Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner

In today's Point Forward Friday Business drop, we wanted to continue to elaborate on where the G league has come and where it can potentially go. After another Rising Stars Challenge featured a top-tier showdown, doors continue to open for the G-League's possibilities. Then we continue to talk GROWTH as we sit down with hosts, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings, of the Earn Your Leisure Podcast on site of Wharton School's Whitney M. Young Conference. We breakdown the confidence behind business and the influence you share in your respective circles. Tap in. Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The one and only Rasheed Wallace joins Andre and Evan for a wild conversation around his time in the NBA, facing the Lakers, and influencing the next generation of talent today. But before we break bread with one of the game's most notorious big men, we just had to give our take on the NBA All-Star Weekend. We're talking everything from what the hell happened to the dunk contest, the brilliance of the three-point contest, and how to better build for the games in the future. What's your take? Tap in! 03:10 - 👀 G-League showing out might’ve been the biggest highlight of the weekend…  18:22 - 📌🗣️ HEARD EM SAY: What we would do to elevate the All-Star Game 24:00 - 🔮NBA PLAYOFF ODDS: It’s the Celtics vs. Everybody 30:22- 📌 Interview with Rasheed Wallace Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2026 North America is set to host the prestigious World Cup matches across 3 countries, 16 cities. You know what the means? MONEY. Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner break down the insane numbers behind ensuring every city meets FIFA requirements to host the games. Lastly, we sit down with a fellow World Cup athlete herself, Danielle Slaton. We dive into the evolution of the women's game here in the U.S., the pathway to today's current National Women's Soccer League, and ultimately her co-founding NWSL's newest expansion team, Bay FC -- which Andre is a minority stakeholder in! Tap in. Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The legendary Ken Griffey Jr. joins the show as we debate GOAT all episode long: Patrick Mahomes, Dunk Contest, and the history of Black Excellence in the NBA. One of the most influential athletes of all time, Ken Griffey Jr., talks to us about how his training, work ethic, and swagger led him to shift the entire culture of baseball. Heading into the interview, you know we HAD to talk Super Bowl. Is Patrick Mahomes legacy still up for debate? Now this upcoming week, we have a whole other sports spectacle to tackle: All-Star Weekend. And one thing to keep an eye on this year? The dunk contest. Lastly, it was only right to continue to speak on Black Excellence by diving into some of the firsts for Black athletes in the NBA. 01:33 - Evan & Andre discuss their iconic little league days 😂 10:13 - 🗣️ HEARD EM SAY: Patrick Mahomes’ legacy is sealed. But do you agree? 18:47 - 🔮 Who is going to win, and potentially, save the dunk contest?!  28:34 - THAT'S A BAR: The Lakers' Rob Pelinka and his closing statements on the NBA Trade Deadline.  35:46 - 📖 Recognizing Black History in the NBA: Should Wayne Embry be considered on the same level as Bob Myers?  44:13 - 📌 Interview with Ken Griffey Jr.   Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joakim Noah joins Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner to *finally* break bread after such outstanding careers. We recap some of the greatest moments, lowest moments, and every emotion in between. Yet despite all three players being retired, the work on the court doesn't finish as Joakim Noah puts down his foot on who he's rooting for come the Paris Olympics. Before we get the chance to sit down with the former DPOY, we had to talk through Jay-Z's gems he shared during the Grammys. And speaking of dropping gems, how many 50+ point efforts will it take to slow down the Hawks?!?! And speaking of spoilers...we're given OUR vote on All-Star Snubs. Take a seat and take a listen! Then, let us know what you think. 01:45 - GRAMMY RECAP! Our POV on Jay’s Gems. 06:03 - HEARD 'EM SAY: Taylor Swift is really out here boosting economies more than an entire NFL Team... 11:22 - We decided to weigh in on the NBA’s 65-game Rule 15:00 - And could the NBA All-Team Voters alleviate this rule…entirely? 18:29 - Breaking down a weird trend in the NBA: The odds of a player scoring 50+ and winning or losing the game  28:54 - Joakim Noah Interview Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ernie Johnson joins hosts Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner to talk the landscape of basketball today and how, despite multiple battles with cancer, Ernie continues to overcome and change the game. But before we dive in with one of the G.O.A.Ts, we HAVE to talk Super Bowl odds - more specifically Andre's Niners! Then, you know Evan had to break down Luka's 73-point game which of course called for a surprising rebuttal from Andre: do these stats even matter if you ain't winning?! Listen in! Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Wednesday, we sit down with the one and only fashion designer and Chicago native, Joe Freshgoods, sits down to talk about his permanent influence on the culture. JFG spills his secrets on coming up with no co-signs to seal his legacy as one of the greatest multi-hyphenate creatives in this generation. Prior to learning from the genius, we reflect on Dejan Milojević's legacy, the looming NBA Trade Deadline featuring the best trades in history, and lastly...how out of pocket was Paul Pierce for his comments on Udonis Haslem's jersey retirement?! Let's get into it. Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner sit down with their friend from their time in Philly, Nikola Vucevic, as they revisit playing for the Sixers and talk Nikola’s evolution as a big man in the ever-changing game of basketball.  And before we break down Nikola’s rise to respect in the NBA, we HAD to discuss some potentially historic odds for the Boston Celtics who have the potential to have a whole starting 5 make the game. Sure there is potential to break all-star game history, but does this mean anything for a potential championship? In this week's new segment, "Heard Em Say", we dive into everything we see you guys talking about on our social platforms and today, we might’ve stumbled upon some of the best business advice for professional athletes... Tune in.  Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Point Forward the Podcast with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner is expanding to a two-drop week in order to provide you with what we love on the court, with what we love *off of the court. We're talking business, culture, and more. Joining us this week, is none other than the Bay's finest, LaRussell. The talented disciplinary artist has built a following from trusting instinct and authenticity - and we're getting to the truth of just how.  But before we tap in with the talented mind, we had to tackle Tiger Woods parting ways with Nike, and a revolutionary new ESPN deal that is set to make waves in women's sports. This is game giving game to more game - we all win. Tune in.  Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

To kick the year off properly, we had to go big on big for the one and only Trae Young! The young bull has been carving a lane for himself since his Norman North High School days in Oklahoma. He sat down to talk about his father's influence, a new wave of points guards, and Quin Snyder's already large impact on the Hawks. But before diving in, we had to answer the question: What exactly is going on over at the Golden State Warriors? With the room for errors growing smaller and smaller, Coach Kerr will need to begin making decisions about which era the organization wants to stand behind. Just down the road, while the Lakers might be struggling, LeBron still finds himself shining during Pharrell's new Louis Vuitton Spring 2024 drop. And lastly, if the guys could do it all over again...who is attending their retirement game? 😂 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner sit down to reflect on a wild year back when Andre was still on the court, to the NBPA Acting Executive Director. The guys talked everything from the All-Star Weekend interview with Damian Lillard to addressing the backlash they've received on some of their commentary. We left no crumbs! Enjoy this episode as next week we will be taking a break to re-coop and bring you even more from your favorite podcast. Episodes will resume on January 10th, 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LeBron James hoisted the first-ever NBA in-season tournament champion trophy and MVP hardware after 21 years in the league. In a tournament that showed off talent in KD, Giannis, and up-and-comer Tyrese Haliburton, The King STILL shined. Was his path easier or is he just THAT good? And can this kid Haliburton really put the whole city of Indy back on the NBA map? We broke down every aspect of this highly successful tournament and what it means for the NBA’s future.   And since we’re talking about the future, it only felt right to share our sit down interview with Immanuel Quickley during the past offseason. Quickley discussed how Coach Calipari’s Kentucky program prepared him for the high pressure that comes with playing in the NBA’s biggest market: New York City. After coming in second for the Sixth Man title in just his third year in the league, the 25th overall pick is beginning to carve out his own lane in the big apple.   Tune in.  Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jayson Tatum joins Point Forward the Podcast this week! Last week, we flew to Boston to talk with the four-time NBA All-Star about growing up in St. Louis, raising his son in the spotlight, and the weight that comes along with wearing a historic Boston franchise across your chest. And for the age of only 25? He’s doing pretty damn good.  Speaking of MVPs, the NBA is heading to Las Vegas this week for the in-season NBA Tournament. And while we still think there are way too many awards in circulation, we were very curious about the performances of two standouts in the current race for in-season NBA Tournament MVP: the young Tyrese Haliburton who is still going strong and the recently knocked-out De’Aaron Fox. And you know Andre had some thoughts on Fox after last year’s playoff series!  Tune in.  Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Due to recent headlines, we felt it was only right to sit down with the one and only, Point GOD himself, Chris Paul. We took a deep dive into the NBA and it’s evolution over his nearly two decades as a player on consistently playoff contending teams. From his hate of Golden State, to now playing for them, no stones were left unturned. Not to mention, we get to the bottom of where his bad rep comes from which leads us to question, is the league getting more soft?    Before getting into the wild stories, hosts Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner break down the current NBA In-Season Tournament title and MVP odds. Can Tyrese Haliburton bring the Pacers to the forefront? Can Giannis have a good enough streak to outlast LeBron’s Lakers? Let's take a look.   Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I’m sure we all witnessed last week what was deemed by media an on-court "celebrity MMA match" (if you will). So it only made sense that we discussed the Warriors playoffs odds this week on top of how the reset of the NBA is shaking out amidst some crazy in-season tournament games.  Most importantly, this week’s show features our interview with Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics and Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers as the new torch-bearers for the upcoming wave of NBA players who are making a name for themselves both on and off the hardwood.  Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This past week Andre made headlines as he is stepping up to take the Executive Director role of the NBPA. We dive into what that means as he is the first former athlete to own the title. Speaking of titles…we break down what the hell is going on with the Clippers and who needs to be unlocked in order to see them shine (hint: it’s episode two of the season). And lastly, we sit down with Gilbert Arenas for a conversation about catching fire on and off the court. No seriously, this one might be the wildest interview we’ve had yet.   Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is all about that one thing we haven't been able to get away from: the NBA's in-season tournament. We're breaking down what it all really is about and even diving into some betting odds around in-season tournament MVPs and winners. Then, the one and only Matt Barnes just us for a special sit down. And one thing is for sure, this man doesn't back down from a damn thing. From navigating the league as a journeyman, to finding his voice on the Clippers - amidst the circus led by former GM, Donald Sterling - to landing a long-awaited NBA Championship and now, owning his role as a father to three young boys. It's a good time to sit down and take some notes. Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Renaissance Man himself, Dwyane Wade, joins Point Forward again with some new business to discuss. Not only does Wade break down the lessons of becoming an entrepreneur, but how the same lessons and drive from on the court led him here: Your people mean everything.   Before we started taking notes from the OG himself, we had to address recent news of NBA Expansion…and just why the hell Columbus, Ohio will never see a professional franchise in the near future.  Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

PJ Tucker has often let his game do the talking but today, he’s come to really show ya’ll what it’s taken to get to this point. From the wild 2018 Western Conference Finals series against Kevin Durant and Steph Curry’s Warriors, to his Shawn Marion Jordan 5 PE’s (that Shawn Marion doesn’t even have himself!), PJ did not hold back.  Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andre Iguodala sits down with former teammate, Evan Turner, and formally announces his retirement. The two reflect on Andre's journey from draft night surprise, Allen Iverson mentorship, his year of splurging, getting “robbed” in the dunk contest, to ultimately becoming a Finals MVP. Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices