Lakers legend and former coach, Byron Scott joins us to discuss coaching The Mamba, Kobe Bryant, coaching the game versus playing the game, some of the drama that took place at the Lakers organization while he was at the helm, and a whole lot more. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #ByronScott #KobeBryant #LosAngeles #Lakers #coaching #RicBucher #BJArmstrong #ShaineFreeman

In this bonus episode of the BJ & Bucher podcast, BJ Armstrong and producer Shaine Freeman are joined by SiriusXM's Bottom Line Sports Show host Gerald Brown to discuss a number of topics, including: 1. What Makes A Franchise Player? 2. Can Players Make Their Teammates Better? 3. How Many True Superstar Players Are There In Today's NBA? 4. What To Make of the Proposed NBA Draft Reform, and more. BONUS INTERVIEW: We play an interesting outtake from Episode 46 where Ric Bucher sat down with Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins to discuss how his childhood shaped his ability to adjust to sudden changes in his life & career. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #JohnCollins #AtlantaHawks #GeraldBrown #SiriusXM #BottomLineSports #RicBucher #BJArmstrong #ShaineFreeman

Newly drafted Atlanta Hawks rookie John Collins stops by to discuss his journey from Army brat to becoming the 19th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, and more. Also joining us is Goldman Sachs investment advisor Terance Takyi to offer NBA players some sound financial advice. In addition, BJ & Ric cover these NBA hot topics: Q1: Kobe Bryant's #MambaChallenge to current NBA players Q2: Terance Takyi gives the real deal about money and NBA players HALFTIME MUSIC: "4,3,2,1" by LL Cool J feat. Redman, Method Man, and DMX Q3: NBA Trivia Challenge: Ric & BJ go head-to-head in a battle to see whose memory is better when it comes to the 1984 NBA Draft that saw Jordan, Barkley, and Olajuwon selected amongst the Top 5 picks. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #JohnCollins #AtlantaHawks #TeranceTakyi #GoldmanSachs #2017NBADraft #music #hiphop #LLCoolJ #1984Draft #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Roger Mason Jr, President of The Big3 basketball league, joins us to discuss the league's inaugural season, his hopes for the league's future, the Big3 Playoffs, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their insider knowledge on the following NBA hot topics: Q1: Dan Gilbert, LeBron James, and Donald Trump Q2: Dahntay Jones says Steph Curry is not a Top 10 NBA player HALFTIME MUSIC: Pharoahe Monch "Simon Says" Q3: NBA Trivia Challenge: Ric & BJ go head-to-head in a battle to see whose memory is better when it comes to Rookie of the Year winners and losers. #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #RogerMasonJr #IceCube #Big3 #DanGilbert #LeBronJames #ClevelandCavaliers #DonaldTrump #DahntayJones #StephCurry #ROY #music #hiphop #PharoaheMonch #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Newly crowned Knicks GM Scott Perry stops by to discuss the future of New York's beloved franchise and what it will take to turn the Knicks around, what it means to be part of the first NBA front office led by an all black executive team, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: As Derrick Rose's agent, BJ addresses the guard's trade to Cleveland. Is a Houston Rockets team with Carmelo a championship contender? Reasons why LeBron & Kyrie have struggled to co-exist like Jordan & Pippen did in Chicago. NBA Trivia Challenge: NBA Summer League History Music by Ice Cube "Today Was A Good Day" #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #ScottPerry #DerrickRose #KyrieIrving #NewYork #Knicks #Chicago #Bulls #music #hiphop #IceCube #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Denzel Valentine joins us to share his thoughts on the Jimmy Butler trade, playing with Dwyane Wade, his own assessment of his Rookie season, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: Evaluating Summer League's best players Did Magic Johnson go too far with Lonzo Ball praise? Scott Perry joins NY Knicks as GM; what does it mean? NBA Trivia Challenge: NBA Summer League History Featuring music by Grandmaster Flash - The Message #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #DenzelValentine #JimmyButler #ChicagoBulls #music #hiphop #GrandmasterFlash #TheMessage #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

DJ Wilson was chosen by the Milwaukee Bucks as the 17th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft and he couldn't be happier. In this exclusive interview with the former University of Michigan star we learn why he chose to enter the draft early, what it was like being selected in the 1st round, how he is preparing himself for the NBA Summer League, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: How many rookies can a team actually keep on their rosters? Did the Bulls lose in the Butler trade deal with the TWolves? Renting Paul George? NBA Trivia Challenge: NBA Draft History Featuring music by The Notorious B.I.G. - "Big Poppa" #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #DJWilson #Milwaukee #Bucks #NBADraft #JimmyButler #ChicagoBulls #music #hiphop #notoriousbig #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Newly crowned NBA Champion DAVID WEST of the 2017 Golden State Warriors drops by to discuss how winning a NBA title could affect his decision to retire, why he chose to protest the national anthem during the 2016-17 season, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: How It Feels To Win A Ring David West Punched BJ After Game 5 at Oracle Arena Are The Warriors Kevin Durant's Team Can the Dubs Win A 3rd NBA Title In 2018? Featuring Music by Mobb Deep - "Shook Ones" #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #DavidWest #GoldenState #Warriors #NBAFinals #music #hiphop #mobbdeep #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

Golden State Warriors center JAVALE MCGEE takes time away from the NBA Finals to speak with BJ & Bucher about why he joined the Warriors, what he thinks about being viewed as dumb, what he likes about playing with GSW, and more. ALSO, our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: Who BJ Is Repping In The 2017 NBA Draft What Matters Most To A Player Entering The Draft How Racism Affects Black Athletes NBA Trivia Challenge: NBA Finals Facts Featuring Music by DJ Premier "Classic (ft. Rakim, Nas, KRS One) #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #JavaleMcGee #GoldenState #Warriors #NBAFinals #music #hiphop #RicBucher #BJArmstrong

NBA Legend and godfather to Kyrie Irving, Rod Strickland, takes time out of his busy schedule to speak with BJ & Bucher about regrets, honors, and funny moments in his NBA career. ALSO - our hosts share their experienced insights on the following NBA hot topics: Top 5 Players In 2016-17 Playoffs NBA Finals THREE-Match? What Is Considered "Dirty" Basketball? NBA Trivia Challenge: All-NBA Legends Featuring Music by KRS-One "Step Into A World" #NBA #basketball #BJxBucher #RodStrickland #KyrieIrving #Cleveland #Cavaliers #NBAAllStar #music #KRSOne #hiphop