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.
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 109: Golden State Champions, Mailbags and a King Named Curry →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo and Sean Khan to talk about the NBA Finals brought to you by our mailbag of High and Low listener questions. Ike Amaechi also talks about the Golden State Warriors' championship and Steph Curry's legacy.
EPISODE 108: The Color of Coaching, NBA Futures and a Forgotten Guy Named Danny Ainge →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Steven Leslie, Sean Khan and Mitch Orsatti to talk about the new color spectrum of head coaches in the NBA and how history will remember the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics and the 2022 NBA Finals.
EPISODE 107: Reckless Tweets, NBA Finals Rematch and a Black Father Named Steph Curry →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo and Sean Khan to talk about predictions for the 2022 NBA Finals, a possibility of a Warriors vs. Celtics NBA Finals rematch in 2023 and how one tweet from WNBA player Sydney Colson could affect all NBA players of color.
EPISODE 106: Warriors in Waiting, LeBron's Stolen Legacy and a Conversation About Dynasties →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo to talk about:
How the Warriors' success has taken away from the legacy of LeBron James
Start a franchise with duo under the age of 25
Ranking the greatest dynasties in NBA history
High and Low listeners make their NBA Finals predictions (Golden State Warriors or Boston Celtics?)
EPISODE 61: 2021 NBA Finals MVP Draft and a Guy Named Stephen A. Smith
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti, Sean Khan and Steven Leslie for the NBA Finals MVP Draft where they each draft from a pool of all players that have one the coveted NBA post-season award. This week, they also talk USA basketball, Stephen A. Smith and reckless speculation on potential trades.
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.