On The Ball with Ric Bucher

On The Ball with Ric Bucher


Latest Episodes

Was Draymond Right About Kyrie and KD?
March 24, 2024

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?
July 28, 2023

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
July 21, 2023

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
July 14, 2023

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
July 10, 2023

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
July 01, 2023

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
June 19, 2023

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
June 16, 2023

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
June 07, 2023

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
June 01, 2023

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