Knuckleheads With Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles

ROY-AL-TY. Seattle Storm and USA Basketball legend Sue Bird joins Knuckleheads this week. The former No. 1 overall pick sits down with Q and D to reflect on her rise from New York City to dominating at UCONN and having early success in the WNBA. Sue talks about everything  from her crazy shoe collection, to even playing for a Russian spy. She’s one of the game’s all time greatest, so kick back and listen up!  Growing up in New York, playing at Christ the King [3:15]  UCONN and Geno Auriemma [5:58]   Diana Taurasi coming to school and undefeated season [17:35 ] First overall pick in the WNBA draft and going to Seattle [26:15] First WNBA championship [31:32]  Team USA and 2021 Olympic Gold medal [33:58]  Breanna Stewart [42:00]   About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories f

We bringin’ straight buckets only! Jayson Tatum returns to Knuckleheads for the first time since he was a rookie. The Celtics superstar joins Q and D to talk about everything, including his jump to stardom, what it's like to be a part of Jordan Brand, and his recipe for scoring fifty! The guys get into the Celtics' success and the changes they’ve had to go through over the years. And you know D Miles is gonna ask Jayson about St. Louis!! Tune in!   Having success as a young leader on the Celtics [1:52] St. Louis legacy [5:50]  Winning gold for the United States at the Olympics [17:48]  Relationship with Jaylen Brown [37:44] Kobe’s impact on Jayson and his “24” tattoo [50:15 ]    About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named fo

WE BACK liiiiiiive on location! You hearing this? Live ON LOCATION, y’all! And who better to kick off this new season of Knuckleheads than Easy. Money. SNIPER. Our main man Kevin Durant makin’ his third appearance on the show to chop it up with the Knuckleheads – someone get this man a plaque! We pick up where we left off in KD’s All-Star career. Coming back from injury, taking that 2020 season by storm and the DAMN BIG TOE that — aight, nevermind, we good. We moved on. It’s ALL about the 2021–2020 season now. Tune in for interviews with some of our favorite current players. A legendary lineup … Season 7 of Knuckleheads starts now. Future Hall of Famer, Kevin Durant.  Back from injury, working with Drake, playing with James Harden [2:45] Kyrie Irving, James Harden and KD as a trio in the 2021 postseason  [9:15] 2021 NBA playoffs, Blake Griffin, Steve Nash, that crazy Game 5 [16:29] The 2021 Olympics, Gregg Popovich, young players stepping up [33:10] Being an NBA 2K cover athlete, P.J. Tucker, sneaker talk [47

It’s the Season 6 finale of Knuckleheads, y’all! And we’ve got a real one to close it out for you. One of the greatest ever to do it. New York legend. Rucker Park hero. Philadelphia superstar. The high-flying hooper every kid wanted to be, a man who made his mark on the sport forever with a name the game will never forget, it’s JULIUS ... DR.J ... ERVING! Nothing but love for our OG. Make an appointment with the Doctor and tune in for this very special episode of Knuckleheads. Current state of basketball and player resemblances [3:00] Legendary dunking, being one of the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players, nickname origin [9:15] UMASS and Rucker Park [23:45] ABA to NBA transition, first dunk contest, biggest rivalries [30:49] Effortless swagger, endorsements, racism over time [53:20] Being MJ’s favorite player, Wilt Chamberlain, almost playing for the Bucks [1:04:55] About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests

We’re proud to bring the relentless Paris-to-New York-to Florida-to-Chicago Baller with a capital B, our man Joakim Noah, onto this week’s show to let it rip. His hoops career started in the U.S., carried him to Paris and then back to the U.S., where he dominated for a legendary Gators squad. Noah drops knowledge on what it was like winning back-to-back NCAA championships. He then discusses his move to Chicago and playing with Derrick Rose in his prime. Chicago has this man’s back for life. Huge competitor. Huge heart. This week it’s all Joakim Noah on Knuckleheads. Tune in.    Back-to-back championships at the University of Florida [5:07]] Playing with Derrick Rose in Chicago. Prime D Rose [28:48] Why his time in New York wasn’t what he thought it would be [33:00] Why Cleveland never forgets [55:01] His favorite five NBA players [1:10:15]   About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile

We’ve got Lisa Leslie, Miss Smoooooth herself, on this week’s show to chop it up with the guys L.A. style! A hoops journey that starts with her scoring 101 points in a high school basketball game — in 16 minutes of a high school game — and ends with her name in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame. She’s a fierce competitor at everything she does — from basketball to backgammon — a two-time WNBA champion and legend in her own right ...  this week it’s the Lisa Leslie story on Knuckleheads. Tune in.  Playing with Magic Johnson in L.A., scoring 101 points, choosing USC [6:30] Playing overseas, 1996 Olympic Team, first ever WNBA game [21:25] Tina Thompson, L.A. Sparks, back-to-back WNBA champions [36:00] Candace Parker, coming back after having a baby, Hall of Fame [57:00] Acting career, first dunk in the WNBA, friendship with Kobe [1:17:10] About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athlet

The BIG O is in the building! Oscar Robertson, Mr. Triple Double himself joins this week’s episode of Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. The LEGEND and one the greatest players to ever grace the court talks about everything from being the first Black player at Cincinnati to dominating the league for both the Cincinnati Royals and then the Milwaukee Bucks. The Big O made his imprint not just on basketball but truly on all of sports, tune in!  Having an undefeated, all-Black team and winning the state championship in Indiana [2:50] Going to Cincinnati and making the Final Four [10:08] Knowing he’d be the No. 1 pick in the draft [22:32] Winning the MVP and thoughts on Russell Westbrook’s triple doubles [27:01] Going to the Milwaukee Bucks and playing with Kareem [36:33] About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally hone

Chi-Town hooper turned Michigan legend, we’ve got THE Juwan Howard on this week’s episode of Knuckleheads. And this one? This one’s for the culture, y’all. How the Fab Five assembled and the origin of their signature swag. Getting drafted and playing with Chris Webber again. Winning a ring after 17 years in the league and just needing to feel that champs’ champagne in his eyes – no goggles. And finally getting back to Michigan, where he’s determined to capture the NCAA title that eluded the Fab Five back in the day. It’s story time from one of our favorite OGs. Don’t miss.  Young Chicago ballers and playing AAU with Chris Webber [6:50] University of Michigan, Fab Five culture, Duke vs. Michigan [18:55] Getting drafted to Washington, rookie year with C-Webb, and his 100-million-dollar contract [44:00] How he kept the best haircut in the game, Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki. [57:15] Tracy McGrady, Juwan’s signature jump hook, winning an NBA Championship [1:03:25] The Juwan Howard Foundation, coaching at Mic

The NYC blacktop myth maker. Cleanest hi-top fade in the game. The C of Run T.M.C. The NBA Jam three-point cheat code himself, Chris Mullin. Certified Brooklyn legend. Golden State Warrior. Dream Team member. And all-around one of the best dudes you will ever meet in the game. Mully talks about NYC hoops, and why the Big East was, at one time, bigger than some NBA games. Cancel whatever you have to do, get comfortable and listen in on this one. Pure hoops history lesson. Playing in NYC as a white boy from Brooklyn [13:45] NBA being less popular than the Big East [26:10] Run T.M.C. [33:25] Getting dunked on by Vince Carter [44:00] Wanting to play for the Knicks? [1:06:17] What he bought with his first bag [1:16:40] About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden

You’ve been waiting for this one. We’ve ALL been waiting for this one. A true GOAT of the game – if you know … you know. Dajuan Wagner, ladies and gentlemen. New Jersey royalty. High school hoops legend. D-Wag reminisces with the guys about the game they all love. His career, friendships and life. You truly aren’t going to want to miss this one.  Playing in the league with Bubba Chuck and A.I.’s legacy [2:20] Camden High, his 100-point game and playing against Kobe [9:30] Coaching his son, Dajuan Wagner Jr. [31:00] John Calipari and Memphis. [40:40] NBA draft, playing in Cleveland and medical setbacks [46:30] Playing with young LeBron [55:30] Dajuan’s comeback with Golden State, retirement and looking back on the game [1:01:30] About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories fr

BIG DOG — Glenn Robinson, Purdue royalty and one of the greatest college basketball players of all time, hops on this week's episode of Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. Big Dog looks back on his time with the Bucks, what it was like to get the biggest contract — 10 years — as a rookie, and what it’s like to have a son playing in the NBA. Listen up!  Bucks Big 3, with Ray Allen and Sam Cassel [7:45 ] “Big Dog” nickname [13:35 ] Growing up and dominating in Gary, Indiana [21:45 ] Playing at Purdue and averaging 30 and 11 in college [ 34:50] Becoming the first pick in the 1994 draft [49:00 ] Biggest rookie contract at the time and changing the rookie rules [51:20 ]  His son making it to the league [1:14:50 ] About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories fro

University of Tennessee legend, Indiana’s golden child and Naismith Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings joins Quentin and Darius for this week’s episode of Knuckleheads! Meek takes us back to some of the glory years of women’s college hoops and to those early WNBA days and has the guys going nostalgic. This humble All-Star brought the fire on the floor — from high school to the WNBA. And she finally got that ring in the end, so you’ve got to put all the respect on the name Tamika Catchings. Tune IN!   Growing up in Illinois and scoring a quintuple-double [2:15] Tennessee Women’s Basketball, Pat Summit stories, The Three Meeks [5:00] Getting drafted to the Indiana Fever, Rookie of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year four times [18:00] Championship Run with the Fever and playing in the Olympics [24:15] Niele Ivey and women working in sports [32:15] Overcoming fears and growing up with Kobe Bryant [40:00] Catch the Stars foundation, playing overseas, Hall of Fame [57:20]   About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quen

We’ve got to give it up for Seattle legend and certified BUCKET, Jamal Crawford! Over 20 years and nine teams, this man has made his mark on the NBA. J Crossover chops it all up with Quentin and Darius on the latest episode of Knuckleheads. Tune in to hear what the ageless wonder has to say about his unique hoops journey. Seattle hoops, University of Michigan and the NBA draft [~11:14] Rookie year in Chicago and playing with Michael Jordan in the summer [34:37] Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and his favorite ankle-breaker [41:07] Kyrie Irving, playing for the New York Knicks, and his favorite NBA coach [52:49] Sixth Man of the Year and playing at Rucker Park [1:02:14] Atlanta Hawks, L.A. Clippers and surpassing Reggie Miller’s record [1:11:01] e About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to unto

St. Louis, stand up! Bradley Beal hops on this week’s episode of Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. The Wizards Superstar takes us through his journey to the league and what it’s like to be one of the best scorers on the planet.     Growing up in St. Louis [2:57] Playing at Florida and Coach Billy Donovan [13:57] Getting Drafted by the Wizards, playing in D.C. and John Wall [22:33] Scoring battle with Stephen Curry [42:17] Playing with Russell Westbrook [50:18] Becoming a Jordan Brand athlete [1:00:40]   About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.   Other places

Jamal MONSTER MASH Mashburn takes us through his 12-year career in the NBA on this episode of Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. The All-Star hooper and big-time businessman brings the heat for this week’s show!  University of Kentucky and Rick Pitino [8:50] Growing up in Harlem and playing at Rucker Park [10:45] Playing against Dream Team I and Larry Bird stories [23:05] Dallas Mavericks and teaming up with Jason Kidd [53:57] Miami Heat vs. New York Knicks rivalry [1:13:20]  New Orleans Hornets, first All-Star game, and averaging 20 points his last year in the league [1:18:50] Retirement, shaking David Stern’s hand, and becoming a successful entrepreneur [1:29:55] About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Nam

Former No.1 overall pick and UNLV icon Larry Johnson joins the guys for Episode 3 of Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. “Grandmama” is one of those players that the Knuckleheads idolized as kids, and this episode covers one of the most explosive NBA players ever.  Tune in now! Winning an NCAA Championship against Duke - [11:22] Tupac, Snoop Dogg and UNLV’s effect on the culture - [15:55] NBA draft, being the No. 1 overall pick and playing for the Hornets - [20:52] Signing with Converse — Grandmama commercials and favorite shoes - [22:30] Movies and television with Space Jam, Family Matters, etc. - [28:02] First time he met MJ - [31:12] Playing for the Charlotte Hornets - [32:20] Going to New York, playing for the Knicks - [47:30] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donovan Mitchell, a.k.a. Spida, rolls through on Knuckleheads this week. From Slam Dunk champion to one of the most elite players in the NBA. This young superstar takes us through his quick climb to NBA stardom and the No. 1 seed, Utah Jazz,   Episode Highlights: Back-to-back championships in high school [5:53] Louisville and coach Rick Pitino [14:00] The Kentucky-Louisville rivalry [15:56] Getting drafted by the Jazz and rookie year [22:36] Utah Jazz coronavirus situation [34:59] Playing in the bubble and scoring 50 points [39:15] 2021 Jazz and being the No. 1 seed in the West [43:45] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time NBA champion and certified three-point legend Ray Allen joins Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles to kick off season 6 of Knuckleheads. Ray Allen, aka JESUS SHUTTLESWORTH, takes us to school on this special episode of the show, dropping all the wisdom that 18 years in the NBA provides. Tune in for some never-before-heard stories from the one and only Ray Allen. Episode Highlights: UConn, facing off against Allen Iverson, and winning Big East Player of the Year [35:44] The 1996 NBA draft class and the SLAM magazine article [43:54] Starring in He Got Game and working with Denzel Washington [53:25] Being the original Jordan Brand member and more sneaker talk [1:14:33] Ray’s unique routines and work ethic [1:29:07] Championship season in Boston and Danny’s Ainge’s Big 3 - Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce [1:49:39] That CRAZY shot in Miami in the 2013 NBA Finals [2:02:42] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C Webb is in the building! He’s the man who’s always been at the center of the culture – from his star-studded AAU team to the legendary Fab Five years to his 15-year run in the league. The Midwest legend begins by breaking down his insanely stacked AAU teams and explaining the wild Midwest basketball culture he thrived in while growing up. Then it’s all about Michigan and the Fab Five. The boys who defined college basketball at the time. He gets into the baggy shorts and the buzz cuts, what that ride to fame as a group of college friends was like, and how painful it was experiencing losses in back-to-back championship games. Then he chats post-college, how his mother creatively helped him get over The Timeout, and how the draft process saw him through some hard times. From there, the guys take turns imagining what a C Webb-Shaq duo would’ve done to the basketball world, and Chris gives the backstory of why Shaq pushed for Penny Hardaway. It all worked out, as C Webb linked up with part of Run TMC in Golden S

CITYYYYYYY!!!!!! Our man, The Franchise, Steve Francis drops by Knuckleheads this week. We hear about his life and times growing up in Takoma Park, Md. The real backstory to all the high schools he attended. The school he almost went to and the one he did go to — where he became a star: Maryland. You’ll hear how Steve developed into one of the best dunkers of all time — and we’re talking NBA All Time. (Q can speak from experience on that.) You’ll hear how Cynthia Cooper gave him wisdom on leadership. What it was like playing with legends as a rookie. And then about that one time he took Yao Ming to the club. Yes. You read that right. There’s stories of his NBA shoe, tales of his handle, how he became The Franchise in Houston. And then all about his time in The City. CITYYY! We’re talking about a legend. Stories upon stories upon stories stacked in this episode. Y’all settle in. Steve Francis. In the building. #knuckleup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.