Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles

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!

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 YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

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.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

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! Growing up in Africa, learning basketball from Manute Bol (3:09) Coming to America, playing with Charlie Villanueva in high school (11:23) Choosing to go to Duke, losing in the Final Four to UConn (21:25) Getting drafted by the Bulls, knowing about MJ’s legacy (28:15)2010s Bulls core with Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah (33:06)Heat-Bulls rivalry, legendary LeBron matchups (43:54) 2024 Paris Olympics, leading the South Sudan basketball federation (1:17:55) 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. 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 YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

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 YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

 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 YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

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! 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 YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

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! Going to the University of Texas (17:10)Entering the league with Brandon Roy on the Trail Blazers (25:30)Blazers drafting Greg Oden, what could’ve been in the front court (33:10)Jail Blazers stories, crazy car collections (38:04)Dame and LaMarcus combo, Blazers seeing success (43:53)LaMarcus deciding to go to San Antonio to play for Pop (53:41)Being teammates with his idol, Tim Duncan (1:01:35)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 YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

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!50 Cent’s Humor and Harmony Weekend, growing up in Louisiana (3:10)ABCD Camp, Boo Williams, McDonald’s All-American game (11:50)Committing to LSU, John Thompson recruitment (36:20)Draft night, rookie year in Vancouver, his signature dunk celebration (44:50)2001 Dunk Contest, Grizzlies move to Memphis, Dikembe Mutombo (1:01:35)’06 Grizzlies with Kyle Lowry, Rudy Gay, Damon Stoudamire and Pau Gasol (1:13:35)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 YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

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! Going to Oak Hill, playing with Rajon Rondo in prep school (8:33) Deciding to skip college and go straight to the NBA (18ish) Winning the Slam Dunk Contest as a rookie (32:17) Hawks becoming a perennial force in the Eastern Conference (36:38) Al Horford’s impact on the Hawks, winning the Championship this year (38:03) The Hawks almost beating the Celtics Big 3 in the playoffs (41:45)Going to the Rockets, playing with James Harden during his prime (51:25) 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 YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

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!St. Petersburg childhood, Super League at 15, drafted to the Utah Jazz (3:00)D Miles in Russia, nickname origin story, Jerry Sloan’s system (14:00)Malone and Stockton, NBA All-Star selection, becoming a leader in Utah (27:45)2005 blocks leader, NBA lockout, moving to Minnesota (36:55)Joining the Nets, playing with KG and Paul Pierce, World of Warcraft (48:00)2012 Olympic bronze, the rise of international players in the NBA, recording two 5x5 stat lines (55:00)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 YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

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! 1998 McDonald’s All-American class (12:42)Freshman year at Kentucky (16:34)Getting drafted by the Pistons, joining a veteran team in Detroit (22:10)Larry Brown coming to Detroit to coach and his impact (29:35) Pistons not drafting Carmelo Anthony (34:53) Guarding Kobe and the Pistons winning the 2004 NBA Finals (41:50) Winning a gold medal with Team USA in 2008 (1:00:13) 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 YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

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. 1. Growing up in Queens, Muhammad Ali impact, 1976 Olympics (2:50)2. Old Dominion, Dallas Diamonds, David Stern and the WNBA (16:45)3. Women in coaching, Nancy Lieberman Award, Lady Magic nickname (36:30)4. Rucker Park nostalgia, 1976 team HOF (1:01:15)5. 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 Facebook

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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! 1. Being the no. 1 recruit in high school (3:02)2. Deciding to go play for Coach Cal at Kentucky (5:27)3. Being on a stacked Wildcats team with DeMarcus Cousins and Eric Bledsoe (7:38)4. Getting drafted by the Wizards (13:05)5. Doing the Dunk Contest, becoming an All-Star point guard (22:00)6. Changing the culture in DC, getting the Wizards to the playoffs (25:40)7. 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 YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.