Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles

We’re back with another live Tap In. Q and D look back on the past week in the NBA, touch on the Rockets’ win streak, the Lakers losing to the Sixers last night, and discuss who they think should be the reserves for this year’s All-Star Game. They also discuss the rumors regarding the trade deadline and what they think a team-up between De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama would look like. More trades and rumors to come next week! Tap in. 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 29 January 2025

This week, we are blessed to be knighted, as Sir Tony Parker joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The NBA champion and Hall of Famer looks back at his journey from France to NBA legend. Tony reflects on the Spurs’ dynasty and on playing alongside Tim Duncan, and revisits some iconic playoff series. He also touches on France’s Olympic run, Victor Wembanyama, and how proud he is of the European players in today’s game. Four-time NBA champion Tony Parker — tune in! Meeting MJ at 14 years old (5:45) Playing professionally in France, skipping U.S. college (9:49) Rookie year with Spurs, establishing a dynamic with Tim Duncan (21:34) Tony’s first championship in his second season (26:50) Winning Finals MVP in 2007 (42:18) Heat-Spurs rivalry, Spurs coming back after losing in 2013 (46:18) Manu Ginobli and his impact (1:00:34) France’s 2024 Olympic Team, almost beating the USA this past summer (1:08:33) 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 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 28 January 2025

We’re back with another Knuckleheads Tap In. Q and D look at last night’s matchups, then discuss the Joker getting a triple double in three quarters, the Knicks taking down the pesky Nets, and the Heat losing to the Trail Blazers. They also break down how the Thunder dismantled the Cavs last week and take a peek at the early All-Star voting. Tap in! 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2025

We are back with the first Tap In of 2025. Q and D talk about how dominant the Thunder have been, how much they love watching Cade Cunningham and the Pistons, and why they think Cleveland is having so much success. They also discuss the uncomfortable situations in both Phoenix and Miami and look forward to the upcoming trade deadline. And finally they ask to that some respect be put on Jayson Tatum’s name and that D Rose be given his flowers for his retired jersey with the Bulls. Tap in! 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

This week on Knuckleheads we got a true enforcer and pick-and-pop master, David West, on the show. D West looks back on almost dropping out of high school, setting records at Xavier, and his introduction to the league, especially playing the 4. He talks about those Hornets teams, what it was like having to move to OKC, and his game alongside a young CP3. D West touches on moving over to Indiana, battling the Big 3 in Miami, and what it was like to finally win a championship years later with Golden State. D West a real one, Tune in! Dominating at Xavier, starting every game in his four years there (16:02) Getting drafted by the New Orleans Hornets (29:50) Hornets drafting CP3, having great success with him (45:51) Hurricane Katrina, having to relocate to Oklahoma City (52:13) D West’s first All Star selection (1:00:10) Hornets’ 2008 playoff run, almost taking down San Antonio (1:10:01) Going to Indiana, Heat-Pacers playoff rivalry (1:13:05) Winning the NBA Finals with the Warriors (1:45:10) 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 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 15 January 2025

Dikembe Mutombo was one of the most beloved basketball players on the planet. Today we are throwing it back to one of our all-time episodes with the humanitarian and Hall of Famer to remember the pure joy he brought to the game of basketball and beyond. Originally aired on August 25th, 2020 Mr. No-No-No Dikembe Mutombo has a story so unbelievable it has to be true. Hear how he went from the Congo to Georgetown on an academic scholarship. How coach John Thompson found him at school and invited him to practice with Alonzo Mourning’s squad. And how Dikembe got extra reps playing intramural ball — yes, intramural ball, dunking on everyday students. We hear about his record-breaking first big game in college, his summer battles with Zo and Patrick Ewing, and his decision to go pro. You learn how Bill Russell shaped his mind. And why the story about Jordan dunking on Dik was seven years in the making — and how Mutombo never hears the end of it. We hear about just how cold the business of the NBA really is. Why Atlanta was heaven for a Black Congolese. And the story behind Adidas’s Mt. Mutombo basketball shoe. Y’all be shaking your heads with amazement during this one. The larger-than-life legend, Dikembe Mutombo. Tune in.

Transcribed - Published: 24 December 2024

Happy Holidays from Knuckleheads! Jamal Crawford joins Q and D to preview what should be an awesome slate of Christmas day games. The guys look back on their favorite Christmas game memories, touch on some performances from this week, and discuss the teams that have surprised them the most. Tap in!  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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2024

On this week’s Tap In the NBA Cup has crowned a champion, as Giannis and the Bucks get the job done in Vegas. Influencer Filayyyy jumps on the Tap In to chat about the league this year, his favorite highlights to voice over, and his hooping career overseas. The guys also touch on the heating-up trade market, take a look at the standings and answer fan questions. Tap In! 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 18 December 2024

We’ve been waiting on this one for a while! This week we got a Memphis legend as Anfernee Deon Hardaway — the one and only Penny — joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The guys look back on Penny’s upbringing in Memphis, his dominating at Memphis State, and what it was like to get drafted to the Magic to play with Shaq. The four-time All-Star touches on the Magic’s run in the ’90s, going up against MJ, and what it was like when Shaq left for the Lakers. Penny was one of them ones back in the ’90s! Tune in ! Staying local for college, going to Memphis, sitting out for part of Freshman year (12:10) Beating the Dream Team in the infamous scrimmage (19:16) Getting drafted by the Magic, playing with Shaq (31:25)) Penny having some of the most popular shoes alongside Jordans (39:13) Magic-Bulls playoffs, beating MJ after he unretired (45:50) Shaq leaving the Magic for the Lakers (53:43) Coaching at his alma mater, Memphis (1:27:36) 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 17 December 2024

We’re back with another Tap In. Q and D take a look at Chris Paul passing Jason Kidd and moving into second place all time in assists. They discuss the NBA Cup as that comes to a head, including the Bucks’ performance last night and how this can propel Milwaukee and how impressed they are with the Thunder’s defense. They also touch on the Pacers’ struggle, Jokic doing Jokic things, and answer questions from the fans. Tap in! 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2024

We back with another Wednesday Tap In. Q and D give James Harden his flowers for the historical conversations he’s moving into. They make their predictions on the NBA cup, discuss Luka’s return against Ja and the Grizzlies, and answer questions from the fans. Live every Wednesday at 2 p.m. on the Knuckleheads Youtube page. Tap in! 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2024

We back live on location with another Tap In. Jamal Crawford joins Q and D to talk everything NBA Cup, the Bucks current win streak, and thoughts on the Lakers’ rough stretch. The guys discuss the new All-Star format, what’s wrong with the Nuggets, and their concerns about Minnesota. Tap in! 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 27 November 2024

This week on Knuckleheads we got Wake Forest legend — and a key piece to the Mavericks — Josh Howard. Josh looks back on growing up in Winston Salem, being a local kid who went to Wake Forest, and winning ACC POY his senior season. He also talks about his time on the Mavericks, being a huge part of Dallas’s 2006 Finals run, and what it was like to watch from afar as the Mavs won it all in 2011. And be sure to stay tuned for Josh’s thoughts on Q’s defense. J Howard was one of those dogs in the early 2000s. Tune in! Going to Wake Forest as a North Carolina kid (10:45) Winning ACC POY, All-ACC, and Wake’s tournament run his senior year (16:45) Getting drafted to the Mavericks, rookie year in Dallas (26:29) Guarding D Wade in the 2006 Finals (46:20) Josh’s All-Star season, being in the same locker room as KG, Duncan, and Kobe (49:56) Becoming a college coach in the Dallas area (1:07:01) 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2024

We live on location with another Tap in. Q and D break down the Cavs’ hot start and their first loss of the season, to Boston last night. The guys discuss Dalton Knecht’s performance and give their takes on what’s going on in Philly. Plus the NBA Cup is heating up. Tap in!

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2024

This week on Knuckleheads we have one of the NBA’s craziest stories of all time, as Derek Anderson joins Q and D. DA details his journey from Louisville to hoop stardom. Parentless at 10 years old, father to a son at 15, he used basketball to help carry him through. He describes what it was like getting a scholarship to Ohio State, transferring to Kentucky, and how the NBA became a reality. DA is one of the few to have won a championship on both the college and NBA levels and his roller coaster journey of getting there is truly inspiring. Tune in. Louisville, growing up without parents, how he survived without getting lost to the streets (6:45) College process, earning a scholarship to Ohio State (14:16) Transferring to Kentucky, Rick Pitino and winning a NCAA title (25:44) Getting drafted, starting his foundation after his first check (39:11) Becoming a part of Jordan Brand, starting the low-cut trend (53:15) Playing with San Antonio, Tim Duncan and Greg Popovich (1:03:02) Going to Portland, Jail Blazers era (1:06:40) Miami Heat, winning NBA Finals in 2006 (1:27:30) 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 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 19 November 2024

Just under a month into the NBA season, Q and D hop on the mics to talk through some early storylines. The guys dig into the first NBA Cup games, the Cavaliers’ hot start, Doc Rivers’ legacy, how the Damian Lillard trade looks one year later, Darius Garland’s solid play, and a lot more. Tap in! 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.

Transcribed - Published: 13 November 2024

This week we got a Bulls staple on the pod, as Luol Deng joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. As a kid who grew up in South Sudan and then Egypt, Luol looks back on his journey from Africa to Great Britain to America. He recounts how Coach K got him to come to Duke and discusses his Blue Devil experience. Luol also reflects on being one of the longest tenured Bulls ever, and looks back at those talented Bulls teams led by Derrick Rose — and just how special that stretch was for Chicago. He also touches on South Sudan’s performance in the Paris Olympics. Luol’s story is can’t miss — tune in!

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2024

This week on Knuckleheads we got an Auburn legend and one of our good partners, Marquis Daniels. Marquis joins Q and D to talk about coming up in Florida, going to Mt. Zion Academy for his senior year in high school and how he had no plans to go to college until Auburn saw him hoop and came calling. Marquis talks about his run with the Tigers in the tournament, going undrafted, and eventually signing with the Mavs. He looks back on Dallas’s 2006 Finals appearance and what it was like playing with the Big 3 in Boston, and talks about coaching now at his alma mater. Marquis a real one — tune in! Auburn’s run to the Sweet 16 in 2003 (12:59) Going undrafted, earning his spot with the Mavs (19:09) Steve Nash’s influence on Marquis (26:35) Rookie year, getting a shot to start in the playoffs (28:05) 2006 Mavericks’ Finals run, losing to the Heat (37:33) Going to Boston, playing in the NBA Finals with the Big 3 (48:12) 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2024

This week we got one of the OG long-distance sharpshooters, as Peja Stojakovic joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The Kings legend discusses his journey from Yugoslavia to the States, how he got into basketball, and his quick rise to getting drafted by Sacramento. Peja looks back on those legendary Kings teams, the ’02 playoff series against the Lakers, and what it was like playing with Vlade Divac and Chris Webber, among others. He also touches on how proud he is of the state of international basketball and his thoughts on Nikola Jokic and Luka Doncic. Peja was one of the coldest from 3 ever. Tune in! Peja’s draft process and getting drafted by the Kings (14:05) Vlade Divac helping Peja transition to the United States (18:00) Early 2000’s Kings teams (24:30) Winning back-to-back Three-Point Contests, those experiences (39:54) Legendary Kings-Lakers rivalry (42:44) Playing for the Hornets with Chris Paul (51:45) Winning the 2011 championship with the Mavericks (57:00) 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 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2024

The NBA is back in session and so are we. We bring you our NBA ’24-25 season preview, with a guest appearance by the one and only Jamal Crawford. The guys break down what they’re most excited about coming into a new season, discuss the changing of the guard in the league, and tout who they think will make the biggest leap this season. They look at how Memphis can bounce back, if OKC will continue its rise, and how both Minnesota and the Knicks will look coming off their blockbuster trade a few weeks back. The guys also make their way-too-early award predictions and call of an NBA Finals winner. Hoop is back in full force — Tap in!

Transcribed - Published: 23 October 2024

This week we got L.A., LaMarcus Aldridge on Knuckleheads. The Blazers legend joins Q and D to talk about growing up in Dallas, putting the horns up and dominating at Texas, and his time in the league. LaMarcus looks back at being a rookie in Portland with D and Zbo on the team, his stretch becoming one of the best big men in the league, and ultimately why he left for San Antonio. He also talks about playing with both Brandon Roy and Dame Lillard… and lowkey, LaMarcus just may have one of the best all-time starting 5’s we’ve ever heard. Tap in!

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2024

It’s the Stro Show this week on Knuckleheads! Stromile Swift joins Q and D as they take a trip down memory lane. The guys look back at their star-studded Nike and Adidas camps growing up, the 2000 NBA Draft, and Stromile’s worldwide pro career that started in Vancouver and finished in China. Don’t miss!

Transcribed - Published: 8 October 2024

This week we got another straight-outta-high school high flier as Josh Smith joins Q and D on Knuckleheads! J-Smoove talks about his journey growing up in Atlanta, going to Oak Hill and dominating there, and what it was like to go straight to the league. He talks about playing for his hometown Hawks, his crazy shot-blocking ability, and why those Hawks teams with Joe Johnson and Al Horford were so successful. He also discusses going to Detroit and being on a really good Rockets team with James Harden and Dwight Howard. J-Smoove could throw it down! Tune in!

Transcribed - Published: 1 October 2024

Straight outta Russia this week! None other than AK47, aka Andrei Kirilenko, joins the show. The trio talk about his unique journey from 15-year-old Russian Super League pro to 18-year-old NBA draftee, the rookie experience under Hall of Famers Karl Malone and John Stockton, earning an NBA All-Star selection and becoming a true trailblazer for Russian hoopers. Tune in for the full AK47 story!

Transcribed - Published: 17 September 2024

NBA Champ in the building! This week we got a Detroit staple, as Tayshaun Prince joins Knuckleheads. One of L.A.’s finest, Tayshaun discusses his road from Compton to Kentucky and eventually to Detroit. He looks back on his early years in the league, why the ‘04 Pistons clicked, and describes just how close those Detroit teams were. He talks about the impact of trading for Rasheed Wallace and why they knew they’d beat the Lakers in that classic series. Tayshaun was one of the league's toughest defenders during his reign. Tune in!

Transcribed - Published: 10 September 2024

The legendary Nancy Lieberman, aka Lady Magic, joins the show! Her trailblazing career is one for the history books, y’all! From becoming a Rucker Park regular to representing the USA in the 1976 Olympics, Nancy broke barriers in the world of basketball on a regular basis. She looks back on her first time playing in Madison Square Garden, the surreal moment of her WNBA debut, and of course that time she played summer league for the Lakers under Pat Riley. Tune in for a glimpse into the life of a true basketball icon. Growing up in Queens, Muhammad Ali impact, 1976 Olympics (2:50) Old Dominion, Dallas Diamonds, David Stern and the WNBA (16:45) Women in coaching, Nancy Lieberman Award, Lady Magic nickname (36:30) Rucker Park nostalgia, 1976 team HOF (1:01:15) Pat Summit and Ann Meyers, growth of the WNBA (1:06:10) 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 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 3 September 2024

We got a Seattle legend on the show this week as Isaiah Thomas joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The scrappy guard looks back on dominating hoops despite his height, who he looked up to in Seattle, and what it was like putting on a show at the University of Washington. IT discusses his NBA journey from last pick in the 2011 draft to superstar on the Celtics. He also talks about his injury, the long recovery process, and working to get back in the league. Tune in! Balling out at Washington (15:34) Buzzer beater in the Pac-10 championship (18:46) Draft night, being the last pick in the NBA draft (24:42) Getting traded to the Celtics, not being happy about it (38:40) 2016-17 season, averaging almost 30 and leading the Celtics to the 1 seed (46:40) His iconic 53-point playoff performance (52:52) IT’s injury, recovery journey (59:00) 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 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 August 2024

Illinois, stand up!! This week we got a Peoria legend, three-time NBA champion, and another straight-outta-high school guy, none other than Shaun Livingston. Shaun tells what it was like being a high school phenom, then deciding to go to the draft instead of Duke, and shares his journey from devastating injury to becoming a key member in the Warriors dynasty. Shaun is one of the realest out there. Tune in! Illinois hoops lore (4:00) Winning Mr. Basketball in Illinois (16:22) Going straight from high school to the NBA, getting drafted fourth by the Clippers (25:37) Suffering his devastating knee injury and the process of returning to the NBA (49:50) Signing with the Nets, Shaun’s comeback story (1:01:53) Signing with the Golden State Warriors and the beginning of the dynasty (1:05:23) Leading Warriors bench with Andre Iguodola (1:13:20) Winning the first championship in Warriors history (1:15:41) Kevin Durant coming to GSW and what that was like (1:25:49) Steph Curry’s greatness and leadership (1:28:40) 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 20 August 2024

We back with an off-season and Olympic Tap In! Fresh off the Paris Games, with both the men and the women taking gold, Q and D break down what they liked … and did not like during this awesome stretch of international hoop. They also touch on some of the biggest NBA off-season moves of the summer to get you excited for the looming ’24-25 season. The guys also touch on what the second half is going to look like in the W. Dead of the summer, but still so much hoop to discuss. Tap in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 14 August 2024

This week, NBA All-Star, Olympic gold medalist, and certified Milwaukee legend, Michael Redd, joins the Knuckleheads! Q and D dive into Redd’s influential career, from his standout days at Ohio State to his being selected 43rd in the draft and rising to become the Bucks’ franchise player just three years later. Redd shares about his experience winning gold with the “Redeem Team” in 2008 as well as his ventures into entrepreneurship since his retirement from the game. Tune in! Coming up in Columbus, mastering his jump shot, losing to Q and Whitney Young (3:05) Ohio State, draft workouts, going 43rd to Milwaukee (9:45) The loaded 2001 Bucks, earning a spot on the floor (28:00) Losing Ray Allen, contract extensions, All-Star manifestations (36:40) Redeem Team, Kobe-and-LeBron dynamic, knee injury (47:20) Attending Bucks parade in 2021, entrepreneurship, making his dad proud (1:01:55) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2024

Two-point Geezer! This week on Knuckleheads we got one of the great OGs of the game and someone who just got his fourth championship ring, Sam Cassell. Sam looks back on a hell of a career, coming up in Baltimore, playing at Florida State with Bobby Sura, and getting two rings in his first two seasons in the league. Sam talks about going from Houston to, eventually, Minnesota, teaming up with KG and Sprewell. He also touches on being a coach for this year’s championship Celtics team. We got stories on stories in this one — tune in! Dunbar High School, getting his hoops roots in Baltimore (5:01) ’90s Rockets teams, winning back-to-back championships in his first years in the league (30:28) Hakeem Olajuwon and his impact (34:47) Would the Rockets have beaten the Bulls with MJ in ‘94, ‘95? (52:09) Going to Milwaukee, playing with Big Dog and Ray Allen (58:20ish) Minnesota, being on those iconic T-Wolves teams (1:12:55) Relationship with Kevin Garnett, what it was like playing with the Big Ticket (1:16:33) Winning a ring with the in ’08 with the Celtics (1:30:15) Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s relationship, winning the NBA finals this year (1:48:20) 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 August 2024

This week, we're joined by the one and only DeMarcus "BOOGIE" Cousins! The guys delve into Boogie's rise to high school hoops stardom and his decision to follow Coach Calipari to Kentucky. The four-time NBA All-Star reflects on his tenure with the Kings as well as the potential of that 2018 Pelicans squad with Rondo and AD. To cap it off, Boogie shares what it means to continue playing for the love of the game today and why he has fully embraced overseas basketball. Don't miss out on this episode — tune in! Mobile, Alabama, picking up basketball in 7th grade, the pros and cons of HS success (3:15) Committing to Kentucky, rookie year with John Wall, Wildcat Lodge and Midnight Madness (29:10) “Boogie” nickname origin, declaring for the NBA draft, early days of Sacramento (40:30) Coaching changes and rebuilding phases in Sacramento and Rondo’s immediate impact on Boogie's game (52:35) All-Star games, the 2017-2018 Pelicans would've won it all, the KG “bloodline” (1:06:13) Kobe reaching out after DeMarcus's injuries and winning a championship in Taiwan (1:18:10) 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 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2024

This week we got a former No. 1 overall pick and Wizard great, John Wall, with Q and D on Knuckleheads. The five-time NBA All-Star looks back on being the top player in the country in high school, choosing Kentucky to play with Coach Calipari, and the origin of the John Wall dance. He talks about playing with Gilbert Arenas as his vet, balling out with the Wizards, and teaming up with Bradley Beal. John Wall, a real hooper’s hooper — tune in! Being the no. 1 recruit in high school (3:02) Deciding to go play for Coach Cal at Kentucky (5:27) Being on a stacked Wildcats team with DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Bledsoe (7:38) Getting drafted by the Wizards (13:05) Doing the Dunk Contest, becoming an All-Star point guard (22:00) Changing the culture in DC, getting the Wizards to the playoffs (25:40) Bradley Beal, their dynamic duo (28:38) 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2024

During draft week Knuckleheads and KG Certified came together to do a live show at the Classic Car Club in Manhattan. Joined by John Wall and then Kendrick Perkins, the guys talk about their own draft experiences, share thoughts on the state of the league, what’s happening in the NBA off-season, and what it’s like to be big-time in the media. As KG says, “It’s a GREEN summer!” Tune in! 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 2 July 2024

We got a back-to-back NCAA champion on the pod, as the newest Trail Blazer, Donovan Clingan, joins Q and D for another draft week special. The 7' 2" Bristol native looks back on growing up as a UCONN fan, then going on to win there — and looks forward to taking on Nikola Jokic and other bigs in the league. Rip City, get ready for your newest big man. Tune in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

We got a back-to-back NCAA champion on the pod, as the newest Trail Blazer, Donovan Clingan, joins Q and D for another draft week special. The 7' 2" Bristol native looks back on growing up as a UCONN fan, then going on to win there — and looks forward to taking on Nikola Jokic and other bigs in the league. Rip City, get ready for your newest big man. Tune in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 June 2024

Draft week continues on and we got the No. 4 overall pick and new Spur, Stephon Castle on the show. Q and D talk with the national champion about his draft experience, his thoughts on Coach Hurley turning down the Lakers job, and who he’s trying to go at in the league. San Antonio got a winner — tune in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

We got a Knuckleheads and KG Certified crossover for draft week! The number 5 overall pick, Ron Holland, joined Q, D, and Kevin Garnett leading up to the draft. The Pistons new forward talks about his draft process, the G league ignite experience, and who he’s looking forward to going up against the most in the NBA. From the Classic Car Club in Manhattan, tune in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2024

Chi-Town stand up! The long-awaited collaboration is here as Knuckleheads joined All the Smoke, last week live on location from Chicago. Q, D, Matt and Stak share stories about Chicago hoops, Michael Jordan, and Kobe. They answer fan questions from the crowd and Q reps his hometown the only way he knows how! Tune in! 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. Subscribe now to All The Smoke Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2024

It’s NBA Finals week and we got the longest tenured assistant coach in the league on to talk shop. Mavs’ coach Darrell Armstrong joins Q and D to break it all down. Darrell discusses his journey from undrafted to playing overseas to having a 13-year NBA career. He talks about transitioning from player to coach, what it’s been like working with Luka and Kyrie, and how much he respects J Kidd. Darrell’s story is one of a kind and now he’s in the Magic Hall of Fame and coaching in the NBA Finals — tune in! Growing up not playing organized basketball, getting into it late in high school (6:40) Going to Fayetteville State for football and eventually playing hoop (12:22) Bouncing around leagues after college and going overseas (17:08) Getting the call to sign with the Magic for their ’95 playoff run, beating MJ (21:04) Dunk Contest, accidentally doing a layup (38:56) Getting into coaching and joining the Mavericks staff (57:28) Coaching Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving (59:30) Knowing Jalen Brunson was going to be a superstar in New York (1:05:40) Dante Exum and P.J. Washington becoming key players for the Mavs (1:13:30) 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 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 11 June 2024

Yo yo yo! We’re back with an NBA Finals preview before tonight’s big Game 1 between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. Q and D get into the key defensive matchups in this series and the pivotal role each team’s superstars will have in giving their team a fighting chance at the title. Tap in!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2024

Baltimore’s finest joins the pod today, y’all! Q and D sit down with the iconic Muggsy Bogues to detail his journey from playing on one of the best high school hoops teams in history to becoming a trailblazing point guard in the NBA. Muggsy dives into the art of defense, his standing as an inspiration for smaller guards with NBA dreams, and his unique experience as an original member of the Charlotte Hornets. Tune in! Growing up in Baltimore, high school ball with Reggie Williams, Reggie Lewis and David Wingate (2:30) Nickname origin story, almost going to Seton Hall, his defensive prowess (7:40) Talent in the ACC at that time, raising his draft stock with Scottie Pippen (19:40) Washington Bullets, Charlotte Hornets (25:10) Adding Larry Johnson and Alonzo Mourning, seeing Charlotte fall in love with the team (28:45) Dethroning the Celtics, smaller PGs, building a franchise (33:15) Watching the Currys grow up, coaching in the WNBA, Toronto’s evolution (45:15) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2024

We got one of the league’s young studs in the building this week. The number two pick in last year’s draft, the Hornets’ own Brandon Miller joins Q and D this week on Knuckleheads. The trio takes a look back at Brandon as a three-sport athlete, checking the stats on his pitching and quarterbacking résumés. Brandon discusses his rise during high school and how he considered going overseas instead of to college, as well as just how he dominated at Bama. He also gets into how he feels his rookie year went — and, of course, we got LaMelo stories. Tune in! Growing up a three-sport athlete in Tennessee, being a 6’7” punter (3:45) First time he beat his brother in 1-on-1 (6:26) Playing for Bradley Beal’s AAU team (9:29) Almost going overseas, electing to go to Alabama for college (21:06) Draft process, getting picked No. 2 by the Hornets and meeting LaMelo (34:05) First time meeting MJ (35:33) Brandon’s car collection (47:27) 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2024

We are back with a certified hoop legend. The Answer, Allen Iverson, joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The guys chop it up about it all with A.I., including his upbringing in Virginia, dominating football and basketball, the struggles he went through that almost ruined his dreams, and why John Thompson was the only one recruiting him when it came time to go to college. He talks about Big John’s impact at college, deciding to go to the draft and being the No. 1 pick. They discuss the success he had in Philly and his impact on the culture and the future of the NBA. A.I. truly had one of the most iconic careers of all time, so tap in! Allen dual sport in high school, dominating football too (6:33) Getting arrested in high school, not knowing if he could continue with sports (11:30) Georgetown, John Thompson, and freshman year (19:38) A.I. realizing his impact on the culture, influencing today’s game (39:38) In 2001 winning the MVP, taking the sixers to the the NBA Finals (1:16:54) A.I.’s relationship with Kobe (1:22:54) Allen’s biggest purchase (1:38:10) 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 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2024

The playoffs are getting better and better, as Jalen Brunson and the Knicks continue to lock down in crunch time to keep the Garden shaking. Q and D Tap In to look at that series, touch on the craziness of Ant Ed and the Timberwolves dominating the defending champs, as well as why they’re both hoping the OKC-Dallas series goes seven. The guys explain what makes Minnesota so special on defense and why SGA and his crew are finding success early against a veteran-heavy Mavs team. The playoffs are rollin, Tap in! 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2024

The Lakers unveiled Kobe Bryant’s statue and in honor of that we’re throwing it back to one of our best episodes ever — with Bean, himself. Kobe looks back on being the first guard to jump to the NBA out of high school, what it was like playing as a teenager in the league, and his first All-Star Game — matching up against MJ. He also discusses why he switched from wearing number 8 to number 24 and what it was like on the Lakers after Shaq left. There was no one like Kobe Bryant, and we will never forget the energy and love he showed us during this episode. We miss you, Bean. RIP. Draft night, Hornets trading him to the Lakers (5:01) Deciding to go straight from high school to the NBA (8:03) Dropping 61 in MSG against the Knicks (33:23) His daughter Gianna’s love for basketball (37:26) 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 13 February 2024

We rockin’ with another classic this week, with the OG tall-guy point forward, Tim Thomas. The New Jersey legend looks back on being ranked No. 1 in the country over Kobe during their senior year of high school, choosing to go to Villanova before the league, and how he became good friends with 50 Cent. Truly one of the greatest high school hoopers of all time and a certified bucket — Tap in! Relationship with Kobe at an early age (10:15) 1996 McDonald’s All-American Game (13:03) Going to Villanova instead of straight to the league (16:36) Playing for the Knicks and playing for his favorite team (24:29) 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2024

We rockin’ with another classic this week, with the OG tall-guy point forward, Tim Thomas. The New Jersey legend looks back on being ranked No. 1 in the country over Kobe during their senior year of high school, choosing to go to Villanova before the league, and how he became good friends with 50 Cent. Truly one of the greatest high school hoopers of all time and a certified bucket — Tap in! Relationship with Kobe at an early age (10:15) 1996 McDonald’s All-American Game (13:03) Going to Villanova instead of straight to the league (16:36) Playing for the Knicks and playing for his favorite team (24:29) 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 6 February 2024

This week we’re throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes, when we rocked out with “Grandmama” aka Larry Johnson. The UNLV legend sat down and covered everything from winning a national championship against Duke, to the iconic commercial that coined his nickname, to his time on the Hornets and Knicks. Grandmama was a straight-up bucket! Tune in! Winning an NCAA championship against Duke (13:05) Tupac, Snoop Dogg and UNLV’s impact on the culture (17:45) Signing with Converse — Grandmama commercials and favorite shoes (24:13) Going to New York, playing for the Knicks (49:32) 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2024

Our guy, Udonis Haslem, is up in the Miami rafters forever! This past weekend UD got his jersey retired by his hometown team and we were there to witness it. In his honor, we’re throwing it back to Season 1, when we chopped it up in front of his shark tank. UD is one of the true OG’s of the league and we went deep with him about everything from D-Wade’s rookie year, all-time Pat Riley stories, and why the big 3 took money off their contracts to make sure they could keep UD on the squad. A 305 legend. Tap in! Udonis going to France and then coming back to U.S., signing with the Heat (14:37) Pat Riley, the Godfather, stories (19:40) Udonis’s role as a veteran in the league (51:24) 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 to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2024