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 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 167: Death of the Flop, Baiting Draymond and a Beard Called James Harden →
Ike Amaechi is joined by King from Parts Unknown and Mitch Orsatti of RaptorsHQ to dive back into NBA Reddit and talk about whether James Harden has commitment issues or if he is a victim of circumstance, the validity of the Victor Wembanyama hype, revisiting LeBron James' 2016 flop tactic after Channing Frye's recent admission. The trio will cap the episode off with a conversation about the greatest statistical playoff runs in NBA history.
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 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 151: The Highs and Lows of the NBA Season and a Guy Named Dillon Brooks →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi, Steven Leslie and Mitch Orsatti continue the conversation about forgotten NBA stars like Penny Hardaway and discuss their highlights and lowlights of the 2022-2023 NBA season. Tune in for an entertaining and informative discussion about all things NBA.
EPISODE 150: What We Love and Hate About The NBA and a Guy Named Penny Hardaway →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi and Mitch Orsatti discuss the current state of the NBA, including the differences between teams waiting for the playoffs and those waiting for a lottery pick. They also share their loves and hates about the NBA. The hosts delve into some NBA legends, including Penny Hardaway and Hakeem Olajuwon's revenge series. To wrap things up, they play a game of Guess the Player, with Mitch given one minute to guess the name of a player based on a specific series of questions. Tune in for an entertaining and informative discussion about all things NBA.
EPISODE 72: Vaccinated Clones, Superstar Swaps and a Guy Named Magic →
Ike Amaechi starts off solo this week, but he is joined by Ugo and Mitch Orsatti to look at the winners and losers of six scenarios in which NBA superstar swap teams. Also, Ike Amaechi shares a few listener takes for you to rate at home.
EPISODE 64: The Bronze GOAT, Free Agency Fraud and a Guy Named Masai Ujiri →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and Sonya Gignac to talk about Masai Ujiri's new power, break down the benefits and pitfalls of NBA free agency and determine who should unanimously be considered the third greatest player of all-time behind Michael Jordan and LeBron James.
EPISODE 59: The Long Game, Parity Problems and an NBA Finalist Named Chris Paul
In this episode, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti, Sean Khan and James Rathbone (Catch Up Podcast, Boosie Fade) to talk about Chris Paul's first NBA Finals, LeBron James on the anniversary of The Decision, trouble in Portlandia, and getting paid in the NCAA. Also, Mitch, James, Sean and Ugo attempt to prove Ike wrong when Ike shares some strong opinions on the NBA.