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 87: The NBA's Worst Players, Legacies in the Bay and a Guy Named Stephen Curry →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo and King (from Parts Unknown!) to dive into a discussion about how a championship in 2022 would affect the legacy of Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. After this segment, Ike, Ugo and King turn things upside down by talking about the worst players in the NBA.
EPISODE 86: Ja Morant Rising, NBA All-Star Selections and a Guy Named DeMar DeRozan →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Mitch Orsatti, Ugo, and Steven Leslie to pick the best of the NBA's Eastern and Western Conferences as they share their opinions on who should make the rosters for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. Before that, they talk about DeMar DeRozan's MVP chances with Chicago's success.
EPISODE 85: LeBron Up, Lakers Down and New Year of Resolutions Called 2022 →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Mitch Orsatti, Ugo, and Steven Leslie to talk about empty NBA arenas and the effect LeBron James' productivity has on the Los Angeles Lakers in NBA news. Also, it's time for the High and Low Best of 2021 NBA Awards where the best moments of the past year are crowned. And Mitch, Steven and Ugo will share their 2022 basketball resolutions.
EPISODE 84: End of Year Questions, House of Curry and a Thing Called The Mailbag →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Mitch Orsatti, Ugo, and Steven Leslie to talk about the replacement players landing on NBA rosters on hardship deals, the alleged generosity of Stephen and Ayesha Curry and answering questions from the High and Low listeners' mailbag.
EPISODE 83: King Curry, Draft Kings and a Darkhorse Named Nikola Jokic →
In this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Mitch Orsatti, Ugo, and Sean Khan to share their opinion on the why Steph Curry is (or isn't) the most influential player the NBA has seen since Michael Jordan. The Fab Four also discuss the rising COVID cases in the league and why Nikola Jokic should be taken more seriously as an MVP candidate. Finally, Ike, Mitch, Ugo and Sean answer the question "How did he NOT go number one?" and share their picks of players who should have been drafted number one overall.
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 80: NBA Fight Night, Serbian Forearms and a Boxer Named Serge Ibaka →
In this episode of High and Low Basketball, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Sean Khan and Mitch Orsatti to talk about fighting in the NBA and whether we need more or less of it. They also get into some NBA news and their best and worst of the week in the league.
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.