On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Sean Khan and Mitch Orsatti to talk about the increasingly strained relationship between trolling fans and players, potentially leading to a Will Smith-Chris Rock situation, before the trio share their all-NBA predictions and discussing the value of an all-NBA selection vs. the NBA's MVP award.
EPISODE 96: Big Stories, Overrated Stars and a Guy Named Russell →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo and Mitch Orsatti to talk about the state of the Warriors, the NBA's most important stories in the final stretch of the regular season and the league's most overrated players.
EPISODE 95: The End of Russ, Burning Questions and a Movie Called LeBron →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Marissa Mandeldove (@lovemarissadove), Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and Sean Khan to determine the who should hold the title as the best basketball player in the world (Joel Embiid vs. Nikola Jokic vs. Giannis Antetokounmpo), followed by a talk about the decline of Russell Westbrook and, finally, answering some burning ("would you rather..") questions about the NBA today.
EPISODE 94: The 2010 All-Player Draft, Honeymoons in Philly and a Guy Named Jack Harlow →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo and Sean Khan for the 2010 High and Low Draft (not a re-Draft) where players from 2009-10 rosters are selected by category. Before diving into the draft, the trio discuss James Harden in Philadelphia, the Memphis Grizzlies' rise and inevitable playoff success and Jack Harlow's remake of White Men Can't Jump.
EPISODE 93: The Future of LeBron James, Unpopular Opinions and a Guy Named Kobe Bryant →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Steven Leslie, Sean Khan and King (from Parts Unknown!) to talk about future of LeBron James in Los Angeles and share their most unpopular and controversial opinions, the takes that usually put them on the other side of the general consensus in the NBA.
EPISODE 92: Succession, MVP Ladders and an Underdog Named The Joker
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo and King to talk about Succession in the NBA, the passing of the torch from one star to the next, the league's best examples of the transfer of power to the next franchise player. They also talk about the fails, the teams who have been the worst at finding their next big star. In addition, the trio discuss the current MVP race and a notable name that is missing from some voters' lists.
EPISODE 91: Greatest Trades That Never Happened and Two Guys Named Dirk and Steve →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and Steven Leslie to talk about the biggest deals at the NBA trade deadline and the NBA's greatest trades to ALMOST happen. One particular near trade leaves Mitch feeling very upset.
EPISODE 90: The Chris Paul Effect, Trading Games and a Guy Named Fred VanVleet →
The NBA trade deadline is almost here and on this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo and Mitch Orsatti to play a game of Start/Bench/Trade, looking at the league's best and sharing opinions on who they would start, bench or trade. Ike, Mitch and Ugo also talk about LaMelo Ball's all-star snub, the Chris Paul Effect in Phoenix and if it's enough to be considered MVP.
EPISODE 89: Scoring Gods, Delusions of Grandeur and a Guy Named John Wall →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and King (from Parts Unknown!) to dive into discussions about the NBA's greatest scorer vs. the NBA's top scorer, James Harden's next destination, the fate of the Chicago Bulls and the league's most delusional players. In the final segment, the group looks in on some players for a quick Heat Check.
EPISODE 88: Turning NBA Storylines into Movies and a Guy Named Westbrook →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and King (from Parts Unknown!) to dive into discussions about Giannis and Nikola Jokic's MVP chances without an injured Kevin Durant, stars most likely to be traded and James Harden's playoff demons. Afterwards, Ike Amaechi plays "Redlight/Greenlight" as he pitches ideas for film and TV series to the group based on current NBA storylines.
EPISODE 82: Greatest NBA Duos Gone Bad and a Salty Guy Named Scottie Pippen →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, and Sean Khan to share their opinion on the greatest NBA duo to end in the worst way (or below expectations?). They also discuss Lebron James' ascent after looking like he was in decline and trouble in Portland.
EPISODE 81: The Decline of LeBron James, All-Time GsOATs and a Guy Named Rick Barry →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, and Sean Khan to share their lists of the NBA's greatest scorers of all-time (GsOAT) at every position. They also discuss Lebron James' decline and the Lakers taking a back seat to the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns.
EPISODE 78: Unruly Players, Awkward Urinal Talk and a Guy Named Steph Curry →
In this episode of High and Low Basketball, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, and Mitch Orsatti and to talk about news in the NBA, how the league's new basketball and rule changes have affected players and stats and interesting basketball scenarios for the group to act out.
EPISODE 73: Kyrie Won't, Hollywould and a Guy Named Jonathan Isaac →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Sean Khan, Steven Leslie, Ugo and Mitch Orsatti to talk about why some players are still opting to remain unvaccinated. Before that, Ike Amaechi pitches some movie and TV ideas to the group, concepts based on current NBA narratives.
EPISODE 60: The NBA Multiverse of Madness and a Brandon Named Roy Wonder →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti, Sean Khan and King to jump into the NBA Multiverse and talk about the outcomes of NBA Finals if the top players were swapped for each other. Also, Ike shares a list of the top basketball movies of all-time.
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.
EPISODE 57: Fallen Stars, Old Bath Water and Something Called The NBA Playoff →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and Sean Khan to talk about the state of the NBA Playoffs with so many injuries and without two of the past decade's brightest stars.
Episode 54: NBA's True Top 5, Fans Behaving Badly and a Rapper Named J.Cole
In this episode, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti, Sean Khan and Steven Leslie to talk about the rash of fans behaving badly during the NBA playoffs, J.Cole's brief professional basketball stint in Africa and the true top 5 players in the NBA.
EPISODE 51: NBA'S KING OF KINGS AND A GUY NAMED STEPH CURRY
In this episode of the High and Low podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and Sean Khan to talk NBA news and discuss the greatest MVP seasons of all-time. Also, High and Low listeners submitted NBA takes for the team to rate in a game of Scales.
EPISODE 50: WNBA's NBA COMPARISONS, LISTENERS' CORNER AND A LEGEND NAMED DIANA TAURASI
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti, Steven Leslie and Sean Khan to talk NBA news and compare the top 5 players in the WNBA to the top 5 players in the NBA. High and Low listener Steph Sawah visits the podcast to ask one very important question to the group.