On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti, Sean Khan and Steven Leslie to talk about the imprisonment and conviction of Brittney Griner and the most disrespectful moments in NBA history.
EPISODE 116: The Truth About NBA Summers and a Kid Named Bronny James →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi talks about the big lie that is a year-round NBA cycle and the truth about a basketball desert in August, the NBA franchise with the best all-time starting five and Choose-Your-Own-Adventure scenarios courtesy of Ugo.
EPISODE 115: Lakeside Nights, Legends in the Sky and an Icon Named Bill Russell →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi talks about the life and legacy of the late Bill Russell and the anniversary of the Ben Wallace - Grant Hill trade. Ike is later joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and Steven Leslie to "name names" and continue last episode's conversation about the specific NBA players who only play for the money.
EPISODE 114: Cash Rules Everything Around the NBA and a Guy Named Bradley →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and Steven Leslie to talk about WNBA teams to root for, what the NBA would look like if losing teams were demoted to lower divisions and NBA players who only play for the money.
EPISODE 113: NBA Redemption Stories, WNBA Hate and a Millionaire Named Dame →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Sean Khan, Mitch Orsatti and Steven Leslie to talk about reasons some people hate on the WNBA, NBA players most likely to redeem themselves next season and NBA players most likely to fall off next season.
EPISODE 112: The NBA Summer Anti-Boredom Guide and a Guy Named Anthony Edwards →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Mitch Orsatti and Sean Khan to talk about the appeal or repulsion of Toronto as a destination for NBA free agent, the amount of control players have when publicly demanding trades and our top recommended things NBA fans can do during a summer without NBA basketball.
EPISODE 111: Luxury and Poverty in the NBA and a Guy Named Kevin Durant →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo to talk about the madness of NBA Free Agency, the rivalry brewing between NBA players and NBA media, the NBA's division of class, the differences between the NBA's have's and the NBA's have-nots.
EPISODE 110: NBA Power, King or Splash Brother and a Guy Named Kwame Brown →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo, Sean Khan and Mitch Orsatti to talk about how Steph Curry fits into their all-time top 10 list after the success of this past season, the better career path: LeBron James or Stephen Curry, 2022 NBA Draft and the Power Rankings for the 2022-23 NBA season.
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 105: Top Boys, Draft Dilemmas and a Guy Named Dirk Nowitzki →
Ike Amaechi is joined by the Iron Man of High and Low, Ugo, to rank and talk about the final four "franchise players" (Jimmy Butler, Jayson Tatum, Steph Curry and Luka Doncic) in these NBA playoffs. The duo also weigh the necessity of a top-5 pick in the NBA Draft based on results from recent draft classes, including the years in which Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic were drafted.
EPISODE 104: Pros and Cons of the Playoffs, Grading Awards and a Guy Named Marcus Smart →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Steven Leslie, Mitch Orsatti, Ugo and Sean Khan to talk about the introduction of conference finals MVPs, the HIGHs and LOWs of the 2nd round and grading the 2022 NBA award selections....all except one.
EPISODE 103: The Flagrant Fool, The Favorite Player and a Goon Named Dexter →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Steven Leslie, Mitch Orsatti, Ugo and Sean Khan to talk about the change in flagrant foul calls during the 2022 NBA Playoffs, and the difference between your favorite player and the best player in the NBA. In addition, Every Now and Then is back this week so listen for the Sixers' starting five comparison.
EPISODE 102: New Legends, Old Birds and a Guy Named Draymond Green →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Steven Leslie, Mitch Orsatti and Ugo to talk about Lakers' regrets, the success of the Golden State Warriors and a who would have to be dropped from the list of the NBA's top 10 greatest players after a few of today's greats retire.
EPISODE 101: Post-season Villains, Vice City and a Guy Named Drake →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Sean Khan, Mitch Orsatti and Ugo to talk about Drake and his questionable loyalty to the one NBA team he officially represents. The group also compares this year's Miami Heat to a previous version, The main topic this week is the villains of the NBA playoffs.
EPISODE 100: One Hundred Conversations, One Hundred Episodes and a Guy Named Dominique →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Steven Leslie , Sean Khan and Ugo to celebrate the show's 100th episode and talk about their favorite moments. They also discuss the idea of a Most Outstanding Player vs. a Most Valuable Player trophy, Kevin Durant's position amongst the all-time greats vs. Kobe Bryant and players most likely to get slapped.
EPISODE 99: The Fall of Kings, Rise of International Basketball and a Guy Named James Harden →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Steven Leslie and Ugo to talk about the rise of the international basketball star (re: the NBA's MVP race) and the potential end of American dominance. The trio also discuss the state of the LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers after missing out on the post-season. And this week on High and Low, we introduce a new segment called "Every Now and Then".
EPISODE 98: Good Versus Great, Playoff Advantages and a Guy Named Jimmy Butler →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Steven Leslie and Ugo to talk about the greatest playoff advantage that the Toronto Raptors will have this year, and good players ready to make the leap to greatness in the post-season.