In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by The Guest Steven Leslie to talk about Ugo's previous remarks about Kobe Bryant, Damian Lillard's divorce, baddies in Wisconsin and the greatest superstar trades in NBA history.
Episode 176: Dirty Little NBA Secrets, Big Bucks and a Guy Named Damian Lillard →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo the Sheik, Mitch Orsatti and Sean Khan to reveal their dirtiest little NBA secrets, talk about Damian Lillard's new home in Milwaukee, Portland's new look and make a few more additions to the 2023-2024 High and Low NBA Star Tier List.
Episode 174: NBA versus the World, No More Role Models and a Guy Named Charles Barkley →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo the Sheik and Sean Khan to talk about the status of the NBA's reputation in the global basketball community. The trio also discuss whether NBA players make good role models for the young fans that idolize given the trouble some players like Ja Morant and Kevin Porter Jr. continue to find themselves in. Was Charles Barkley right when he declared that he was not a role model back in 1991? Don't miss this episode of the High and Low NBA Show.
Episode 173: Owning an NBA Team, Top Boys and a Rookie Named Jordan →
Ike Amaechi dives into the topic of NBA team ownership, what it takes to purchase an NBA franchise and ownership archetypes. Ike also answers a listener's question about comparing Top Boy characters to High and Low contributors like Ugo the Sheik and Mitch Orsatti.
American Dreams, Canadian Waves and a Guy Named Austin Reaves →
Ike Amaechi returns to Love/Hate Island to talk about the FIBA World Cup, Team Canada's success and USA Basketball's Austin Reaves problem.
Dilemmas of a Kind, Chosen By Chance and a Guy Named Kyrie Irving →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Mitch Orsatti of RaptorsHQ and Sean Khan to answer an existential question about why basketball fans watch NBA games and make tough choices between players like Steph Curry and Magic Johnson or Giannis Antetokounmpo and Dirk Nowitzki or Shaquille O'Neal and Nikola Jokic or Kobe Bryant and James Harden.
EPISODE 170: Fixing a WNBA Problem and a Black Mamba Named Kobe Bryant →
Ike Amaechi shares a few reasons why Nike's Kobe Bryant brand could eventually reach and potentially surpass Jordan Brand. Ike also drops three controversial ideas that could take the WNBA to the next level.
EPISODE 169: Summer Mailbags, Celtic Sunsets and a Guy Named Reggie Miller →
The Fab Five are reunited as Ike Amaechi is joined by Steven Leslie, Mitch Orsatti, Ugo the Sheik and Sean Khan to answer questions from High and Low listeners. The quintet discuss how Reggie Miller would fair into today's NBA, James Harden versus Dwyane Wade and the NBA's most overrated player among other topics.
EPISODE 168: Above the Rim with Women Watching and a Guy Named Leon →
Ike Amaechi is joined by King from Parts Unknown and Steven Leslie to dive into the world of the casual basketball NBA fan by addressing topics casual fans would appreciate, topics like the validity of women in the crowd aka the Jordan Poole Effect, great basketball movies and rappers compared to NBA stars.
EPISODE 166: NBA Reddit, Unwanted Threesomes and a Guy Named Dwight Howard →
Ike Amaechi dives into NBA Reddit to pull top NBA stories recommended by High and Low listeners including the Dwight Howard sexual assault case, Michael Jordan's big payday and Austin Reaves' top 5. You won't want to miss this entertaining episode of High and Low.
EPISODE 165: The Rise and Fall of an NBA Star and a Busta Named Isiah Thomas →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Mitch Orsatti of RaptorsHQ to talk about the one classic album recommended for the new NBA rookie class, Larry Bird hating Isiah Thomas and lessons to be learned from the stories of the rise and fall of NBA stars. Don't miss this entertaining episode of High and Low.
EPISODE 160: The Soundtrack of the NBA Finals and a Guy Named Zion Williamson →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi adds four songs to the High and Low NBA Finals Soundtrack, songs that represent the series, the NBA playoffs as a whole and some off-court drama courtesy of Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. Don't miss this special High and Low Soundtrack episode.
EPISODE 159: Worst NBA Finals Performances Ever and a Guy Named Michael Jordan →
Ike Amaechi goes solo to talk about the worst performances by stars in NBA Finals history, telling the tales of three NBA superstars who stumbled on basketball's grandest stage. Don't miss this episode.
EPISODE 158: NBA Finals or Bust, Big Honey Storylines and a White Guy Named Derrick →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi and Ugo the Sheik talk about the potential swirling narratives in the 2023 NBA Finals. In addition, Ike receives a listener question about his Michael Porter Jr. bias and attempts to explain his position. Don't miss this episode that covers the latest NBA news, stories and controversies.
EPISODE 157: The Worst NBA Playoff Teams Ever and a Flurry Named Jamal Murray →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi talks about the spotlight on Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets, the unofficial coronation of future San Antonio Spur Victor Wembenyama and the worst teams to ever advance to the NBA playoffs. Don't miss this episode that covers the latest NBA news, stories and controversies.
EPISODE 156: Storylines for the NBA Casual, All-NBA Selections and a Guy Named Spike Lee →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi talks about the 2023, All-NBA teams, benefits of a seven-game playoff series and the greatest NBA playoff storylines for the casual NBA fan. Don't miss this episode that covers the latest NBA news, stories and controversies.
EPISODE 155: Grading NBA Award Winners and a Chef Named Steph Curry →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi, Mitch Orsatti (of Raptors HQ), and Ugo debate whether NBA media focuses on the basketball or the drama. Then Ike, Ugo and Mitch grade the 2023 NBA Award winners selections from Defensive Player of the Year Jarrett Jackson Jr. to Clutch Player of the Year De'Aaron Fox to controversial NBA MVP winner Joel Embiid. Don't miss this informative and controversial episode that covers the latest NBA news, stories and controversies.
EPISODE 154: Rising Stock, Next Round Predictions and a Guy Named Buckets →
Ike Amaechi, Mitch Orsatti (of Raptors HQ), Steven Leslie and Ugo talk about the players who have been shining brightest in the NBA's post-season and make predictions about the 2nd round of the NBA playoffs. In addition, a High and Low listener challenges the inclusive and moral ground of Steven Leslie's Power Rankings while another challenges Ugo's NBA fandom and credibility.
EPISODE 153: NBA Playoff Chaos Theory, Island Boys and a Guy Named Chocolate Thunder →
In this episode of the High and Low NBA Show, Ike Amaechi, Mitch Orsatti (of Raptors HQ), Sean Khan and Ugo travel to Love/Hate Island to share what they love and hate about the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. They also talk about whether the NBA playoff format favors the top teams or not. And finally, Ike reveals an extremely controversial NBA Power Ranking list by Steven Leslie.
EPISODE 152: Battle of the NBA's Bulging TV Rights, NBA NPCs and a Guy Named Devin Booker →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi and Ugo the Basketball talk about the upcoming battle for the NBA's TV rights once the contract with Disney and Turner Sports expires in 2025. Ike compares the NBA and the world to players and non-player characters (NPCs), clearing a path for both Ike and Ugo to select current NBA players that they would categorize as real players and NPCs.