On The Ball with Ric Bucher
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Was Draymond Right About Kyrie and KD?
Ric 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" med
Joel Embiid: Troll or Champion?
Ric discusses recent comments by reigning MVP Joel Embiid on where he hopes to win a championship and Tracy McGrady comparing himself to the late Kobe Bryant.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p
Why the Warriors Chose Draymond Over Jordan
Draymond Green punched teammate Jordan Poole in a practice last October. The Golden State Warriors decided this summer to re-sign Green and trade Poole. Ric explains why. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. Se
Wemby Comes To America
Ric discusses the NBA summer-league debut of No. 1 pick Victor Wembanyama. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Clock is Now Ticking for Giannis
Ric discusses the state of American basketball development and the implications of Giannis Antetokounmpo's offseason knee surgery.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Free Agency and Damian Lillard's Destination
Ric discusses NBA free agency and Damian Lillard's request to be traded.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Phoenix Suns and the Mythical Big Three Model
Ric discusses the acquisition of Bradley Beal by the Phoenix Suns to pair him with stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trade Market Buzz: Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal
Ric discusses teams possibly looking to acquire scoring stars Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Finals: The Series -- not the Teams -- Are Even
Ric discusses the Miami Heat's Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals and previews Game 3.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
NBA Finals Preview and a Kyrie Irving Trade Rumor
Ric previews the 2023 NBA Finals matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat and explores a trade rumor involving Kyrie Irving.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati