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 149: Toxic NBA Talk, Collegiate Cash and a Guy Named Magic Johnson →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, its all about players retiring to become top chefs, the toxicity in the NBA discourse and the business of college basketball, specifically the economy around the NCAA Tournament aka March Madness. Also, Ike Amaechi adds a new musical gem to High and Low's NBA soundtrack.
EPISODE 148: March Madness, New Faces of the NBA and a Guy Named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi arrives on Love/Hate Island to talk about the death of NCAA March Madness, the graduation of the NBA's new school of talent, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar being robbed of his championship rings and MVP trophies and the NBA's worst draft choices.
EPISODE 147: The Starting Game, The AI NBA Podcaster and a Joker Named Jokic →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Mitch Orsatti, Steven Leslie and Sean Khan to introduce a new member to the High and Low family, MAL 9000, the very first AI (Artificially Intelligent) NBA analyst. This week, the discussion is about Jonathan Majors starring in a Hollywood film about NBA legend Dennis Rodman, Nikola Jokic' s legitimacy as an MVP and a controversial game of Start-Bench-Trade.
EPISODE 146: Love and Hate in the NBA, Dirty Dirk and a Guy Named Ja Morant →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi talks about the Ja Morant situation in Memphis, parity in the NBA and the legacy of Dirk Nowitzki. Ike also adds another song to High and Low's NBA soundtrack for 2023.
EPISODE 145: The Worst Team in the NBA, Mile High Stress and a Chapter Titled Russell Westbrook →
Ike Amaechi talks about the worst team in the NBA, the pressure on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets if he wins a third straight MVP and the reality facing Russell Westbrook on the Clippers' side of Los Angeles.
EPISODE 144: NBA's Greatest Players Reimagined, Dunk Champs and a Guy Named Vince Carter →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Mitch Orsatti to talk about the greatest dunkers and competitions in NBA All-Star history, WNBA superteams and ranking the greatest players of all-time among the greatest NBA players today.
EPISODE 143: The New NBA and a Legend Named LeBron James →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Steven Leslie to talk about the legacy of LeBron James, the NBA landscape after last week's trade deadline (Kevin Durant to Phoenix, Kyrie Irving to Dallas), and ranking the best decades in the hall-of-fame careers of Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Steph Curry.
EPISODE 142: Perfect Movies for NBA All-Stars and a Guy Named Dee Brown →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo to talk about the value of an NBA All-Star selection versus the All-NBA selection, former NBA dunk champ Dee Brown sparking a sneaker war with Nike and Michael Jordan; and then Ike and Ugo match the NBA's biggest stars (LeBron James, Steph Curry, etc.) with their perfect movie characters.
EPISODE 141: Unpopular Opinions, Unmatched Legacies and an Idea Called Kobe Bryant →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Ugo and King from Parts Unknown to talk about NBA Equity, a new investment branch of the league, how LeBron James' all-time scoring record might or might not affect his legacy vs. Michael Jordan, and the NBA's most unpopular opinions.
EPISODE 140: Greatest Villains in NBA History and a Hero Named Michael Jordan →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Mitch Orsatti and King from Parts Unknown to update NBA Finals predictions and talk about the greatest villains in NBA history. And LeBron James is featured in our NBA history segment this week.
EPISODE 139: Mid-Season Panic Buttons, Pantheons and a Cardiac Named Kemba →
On this episode of the High and Low Basketball podcast, Ike Amaechi is joined by Mitch Orsatti to talk about two NBA teams that need to press the panic button on their seasons. Ike and Mitch submit often-heard High and Low takes to the Pantheon of Pretentiousness (POP), canonized opinions never to be discussed on the show again. And "Cardiac" Kemba Walker is featured in our NBA history segment this week.
EPISODE 138: The Worst NBA Stars in the World, Scoring Booms and a Guy Named Dino →
Ike Amaechi is joined by Steven Leslie and Mitch Orsatti to talk about the increase in big scoring performances by players like Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell this season in addition to listing off the bottom of the top 25 NBA stars, the five worst of the best. Ike Amaechi also shares some history about the NBA's first 40-point game.