In this episode of High and Low Basketball, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Sean Khan, Mitch Orsatti and, Steven Leslie to talk about the latest drama in the saga of Phoenix Suns' owner Robert Sarver, and get some NBA therapy for the hate/dislike they hold for four players in particular.
EPISODE 76: YouTube Basketball vs. the NBA, AND1 and a Man Named Damian Lillard →
In this episode of High and Low Basketball, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti, and Sean Khan to talk about the resurgence of streetball on YouTube (D'Vontay Friga, Devinthelab, Ball is Life), it's relationship with the NBA and the similarities to the previous streetball craze courtesy of the And1 Mixtape era.
EPISODE 75: NBA 75, New Loyalties and a Guy Named Deandre Ayton →
In this episode of High and Low Basketball, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti, Steven Leslie and Sean Khan celebrate 75 episodes of High and Low and 75 years of NBA while choosing their favorite teams for the season, talking about the relevance of Deandre Ayton and answering four tough questions about this week's NBA. Check out the listeners' top 5 NBA 75th anniversary snubs list.
EPISODE 74: NBA Media's MVP, Questions from the Crowd and a Guy Named Johnny
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo and Mitch Orsatti to answer some burnt and burning NBA and podcast-related questions from High and Low listeners.
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 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 71: Five Burning Questions, One Druglord and a Guy Named Michael Porter Jr.
In this episode of High and Low Basketball, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo and Sean Khan to address FIVE burning questions about underrated teams and overrated players, questions that need to be answered before the new NBA season begins. Also, High and Low listeners' takes are back this week and Ike asks Ugo and Sean to recommend TV shows about basketball.
EPISODE 70: The NBA Yearbook, Listener Takes and a Guy Named Isiah Thomas →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti, Sean Khan and Steven Leslie to select players most likely to hit a laundry list of strange to great achievements in the 2021-2022 NBA season. They also rate some interesting and topical listener takes.
EPISODE 69: Notorious Nets, Underrated Lakers and a Guy Named Metta
In this episode of High and Low Basketball, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and Sean Khan to preview and break down the truth about the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season.
EPISODE 68: Good Nights, Bad Ideas and a Guy Named Shaquille O'Neal
In this episode of High and Low Basketball, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and Sean Khan to talk about the worst ideas the NBA and its players have ever had.
EPISODE 66: Models vs. Hornets and an Enigma Named Ben Simmons →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo and Mitch Orsatti to talk about the NBA's problem with Nikola Jokic, PJ Washington's problem with Instagram model Brittany Renner and everybody's problem with Ben Simmons.
EPISODE 65: Mistresses, Trivia Night and a Guy Named Trash Dragon →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Sean Khan and Sonya Gignac to talk about NBA mistresses, players who left money on the table and Goran Dragic's love/hate relationship with fans of the Toronto Raptors. It's also High and Low Trivia Night and the stakes are high-ish.
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 63: Rookie Highs, Rookie Lows and a Guy Named Jalen Green →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Rog and Steven Leslie to make best-case NBA player comparisons (ceiling) and their worst-case NBA player comparison (floor) for the NBA's 2021 Draft Class.
EPISODE 62: Billionaires, Bucks and a Champion Named Giannis →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti, Sean Khan and Steven Leslie to talk about NBA Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the newly crowned NBA Champions, the Milwaukee Bucks as well as a look at what's next for the Phoenix Suns. The crew talk about Billionaire LeBron and the potential downfall of USA Basketball at the Tokyo Olympics.
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 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 58: Monday Morning GMs, Balls Don't Lie and a Mystery Named Ben Simmons
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and Steven Leslie to talk about Ben Simmons, the coaching carousel, Team USA and fix some NBA rosters as GMs for a day. And Steven returns with an epic rant about some of Mitch's opinions.
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.