Latest Bucher Podcast Episodes
Nepotism, the NBA and LeBron
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - July 01, 2024 00:38 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James, son of Lakers star LeBron James. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Making A Case For JJ Redick Being A Success
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - June 21, 2024 05:33 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the qualities that could benefit JJ Redick in his role as the Los Angeles Lakers' new head coach. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Comeuppance of Luka Doncic
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - June 14, 2024 06:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the performance of Dallas Mavericks' star Luka Doncic in the 2024 NBA Finals. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Unpacking Caitlin Clark, LeBron-Kyrie & Dan Hurley-Lakers
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - June 08, 2024 21:35 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the ongoing drama surrounding Caitlin Clark's start in the WNBA, Kyrie Irving's reaction to LeBron James' latest remarks about their time together and the Los Angeles Lakers' interest in University of Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/...
The Education of Anthony Edwards
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - May 28, 2024 22:40 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the Western Conference finals' battle of stars between the Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards and the Dallas Mavericks' Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Caitlin Clark Anxiety and Why the Nuggets Fell
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - May 25, 2024 05:36 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the reaction to Caitlin Clark's rocky start in the WNBA and why the defending champion Denver Nuggets fell to the upstart Minnesota Timberwolves. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Unlucky Atlanta Hawks and the Unrepentant Tom Thibodeau
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - May 15, 2024 20:35 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the Atlanta Hawks winning the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft lottery and the New York Knicks taking the series' lead against the Indiana Pacers despite a rash of injuries that forced coach Tom Thibodeau to utilize several reserve players. Support this show http://supporter.acast...
Fixing the Phoenix Suns
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - May 02, 2024 02:32 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses how the Phoenix Suns can improve after being swept out of the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Playoffs: How to Tell the Winners from the Losers
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - April 27, 2024 22:24 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses takeaways from post-game reactions by key players and coaches in the NBA playoffs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Playoffs: Takeaways From Every Game One
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - April 23, 2024 00:09 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the results of all eight Game Ones in the 2024 NBA playoffs. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Warriors: Where It Went Wrong, What To Expect Next
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - April 20, 2024 19:12 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the state of the Golden State Warriors -- what led to their disappointing 2023-24 season, what to expect them to do next. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Explaining the 2024 NBA Draft's Bad Rap
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - April 17, 2024 03:27 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic gives an update on Chicago Bulls' guard Lonzo Ball, a review of the new LeBron James-JJ Redick podcast and explains why GMs and scouts are not thrilled about the upcoming NBA Draft. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Women's College Basketball and the NBA Euro Takeover
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - April 08, 2024 01:54 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the dynamics that have led to the rise in popularity of collegiate women's basketball and make it a matter of time before an foreign-born, foreign-developed player is the face of the NBA. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast...
De'Aaron Fox and the Media, Bucks and Crunchtime
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - April 01, 2024 04:54 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses Sacramento Kings guard D'Aaron Fox's recent exchange with a reporter and the Milwaukee Bucks' collapse against the Los Angeles Lakers playing without LeBron James. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
Was Draymond Right About Kyrie and KD?
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - March 24, 2024 21:28 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the recent assertion by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green that Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving "is the scorer that everyone, the world, thinks" Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is, along with the differences between "new" media and "old" media. Support this show ht...
Dissecting A Star Three-Pack: PG, Kawhi and Zion
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - March 18, 2024 06:06 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the mercurial performances of Los Angeles Clippers' forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George and an exchange with New Orleans Pelicans' fans about forward Zion Williamson. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
Understanding the Value of Steve Kerr
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - March 11, 2024 06:09 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses why some fans were calling for Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to be fired and the team responded by giving him a two-year, $35 million extension. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
KD's Olympic Dreaming
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - March 03, 2024 00:45 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses Phoenix Suns' forward Kevin Durant's recent comments about Team USA dominating the basketball competition at this summer's Olympics in Paris, France. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Forecast: How The NBA Regular Season Ends
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - February 25, 2024 04:38 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic breaks down which teams will have homecourt advantage in the first-round of the NBA playoffs, which ones will earn guaranteed spots in the postseason and which ones will have to qualify through the play-in tournament. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hoste...
The True Value of Being An All-Star
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - February 18, 2024 07:11 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the various ways NBA All-Stars have been selected over the years and how much value fans and media should give the award. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why The Lakers, Warriors and 76ers Are Where They Are
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - February 09, 2024 20:38 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses why the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors failed to make any significant moves at the NBA trade deadline and the injury that is jeopardizing Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid's season. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acas...
Defining Greatness: Re-raising the Bar
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - February 02, 2024 04:45 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the recent spate of outstanding individual scoring performances by NBA stars and what we measure to identify great players. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everything that was Right and Wrong about the Jokic-Embiid Battle
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - January 20, 2024 01:57 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the epic showdown between the reigning NBA champion center, Nikola Jokic, and the reigning NBA MVP, Joel Embiid. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Do Franchises Owe Their Superstars?
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - January 17, 2024 06:51 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the public pressure on teams to make moves to improve a team to accommodate their superstar. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The What-If Game and Steve Kerr's Complaint
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - January 04, 2024 07:46 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic chooses from a list of five injury-derailed stars -- Yao Ming, Tracy McGrady, Brandon Roy, Grant Hill and Derrick Rose -- the one who would've been the best and discusses Golden State Warriors' coach Steve Kerr's contention that defense has been legislated out of the NBA. Support this show ...
Ja's Return, Steph's GOAT Qualifications, Draymond's State of Mind
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - December 23, 2023 04:55 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the return of Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, Steph Curry's place among all-time greats and questions about Draymond Green's psyche. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why Victor Said What He Said About LeBron
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - December 20, 2023 01:06 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama's remarks after facing LeBron James for the first time. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Can Devin Booker Lead The Suns To A Title?
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - December 11, 2023 06:02 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses the potential of Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker leading the franchise to its first championship, as well as why he believes Super teams constructed by the superstars themselves may be a thing of the past. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. ...
The Incredibly Shrinking NBA Competitive Spirit
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - December 01, 2023 07:43 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic discusses what is fueling complaints about in-season tournament rules and examines the Houston Rockets' renaissance under head coach Ime Udoka. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Recipe For Disaster: Making Your Star the GM
On The Ball with Ric Bucher - November 17, 2023 21:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsRic examines the result of recent NBA teams who catered to the personnel demands of a star player in order to acquire or retain them. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.