NBA Tap In: NBA Cup, Harden’s Legacy, Luka back, and the Lakers Struggle

Dikembe Mutombo was one of the most beloved basketball players on the planet. Today we are throwing it back to one of our all-time episodes with the humanitarian and Hall of Famer to remember the pure joy he brought to the game of basketball and beyond.Originally aired on August 25th, 2020 Mr. No-No-No Dikembe Mutombo has a story so unbelievable it has to be true. Hear how he went from the Congo to Georgetown on an academic scholarship. How coach John Thompson found him at school and invited him to practice with Alonzo Mourning’s squad. And how Dikembe got extra reps playing intramural ball — yes, intramural ball, dunking on everyday students. We hear about his record-breaking first big game in college, his summer battles with Zo and Patrick Ewing, and his decision to go pro. You learn how Bill Russell shaped his mind. And why the story about Jordan dunking on Dik was seven years in the making — and how Mutombo never hears the end of it. We hear about just how cold the business of the NBA really is. Why Atlanta was heaven for a Black Congolese. And the story behind Adidas’s Mt. Mutombo basketball shoe. Y’all be shaking your heads with amazement during this one. The larger-than-life legend, Dikembe Mutombo. Tune in. 

Happy Holidays from Knuckleheads! Jamal Crawford joins Q and D to preview what should be an awesome slate of Christmas day games. The guys look back on their favorite Christmas game memories, touch on some performances from this week, and discuss the teams that have surprised them the most. Tap in!  About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

On this week’s Tap In the NBA Cup has crowned a champion, as Giannis and the Bucks get the job done in Vegas. Influencer Filayyyy jumps on the Tap In to chat about the league this year, his favorite highlights to voice over, and his hooping career overseas.  The guys also touch on the heating-up trade market, take a look at the standings and answer fan questions. Tap In! About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

We’ve been waiting on this one for a while! This week we got a Memphis legend as Anfernee Deon Hardaway — the one and only Penny — joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. The guys look back on Penny’s upbringing in Memphis, his dominating at Memphis State, and what it was like to get drafted to the Magic to play with Shaq. The four-time All-Star touches on the Magic’s run in the ’90s, going up against MJ, and what it was like when Shaq left for the Lakers. Penny was one of them ones back in the ’90s! Tune in ! Staying local for college, going to Memphis, sitting out for part of Freshman year (12:10)Beating the Dream Team in the infamous scrimmage (19:16)Getting drafted by the Magic, playing with Shaq (31:25))Penny having some of the most popular shoes alongside Jordans (39:13)Magic-Bulls playoffs, beating MJ after he unretired (45:50)Shaq leaving the Magic for the Lakers (53:43)Coaching at his alma mater, Memphis (1:27:36)About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

We’re back with another Tap In. Q and D take a look at Chris Paul passing Jason Kidd and moving into second place all time in assists. They discuss the NBA Cup as that comes to a head, including the Bucks’ performance last night and how this can propel Milwaukee and how impressed they are with the Thunder’s defense. They also touch on the Pacers’ struggle, Jokic doing Jokic things, and answer questions from the fans. Tap in! About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

We back with another Wednesday Tap In. Q and D give James Harden his flowers for the historical conversations he’s moving into. They make their predictions on the NBA cup, discuss Luka’s return against Ja and the Grizzlies, and answer questions from the fans. Live every Wednesday at 2 p.m. on the Knuckleheads Youtube page. Tap in! About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

We back live on location with another Tap In. Jamal Crawford joins Q and D to talk everything NBA Cup, the Bucks current win streak, and thoughts on the Lakers’ rough stretch. The guys discuss the new All-Star format, what’s wrong with the Nuggets, and their concerns about Minnesota. Tap in! About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

This week on Knuckleheads we got Wake Forest legend — and a key piece to the Mavericks — Josh Howard. Josh looks back on growing up in Winston Salem, being a local kid who went to Wake Forest, and winning ACC POY his senior season. He also talks about his time on the Mavericks, being a huge part of Dallas’s 2006 Finals run, and what it was like to watch from afar as the Mavs won it all in 2011. And be sure to stay tuned for Josh’s thoughts on Q’s defense. J Howard was one of those dogs in the early 2000s. Tune in! Going to Wake Forest as a North Carolina kid (10:45) Winning ACC POY, All-ACC, and Wake’s tournament run his senior year (16:45)Getting drafted to the Mavericks, rookie year in Dallas (26:29)Guarding D Wade in the 2006 Finals (46:20) Josh’s All-Star season, being in the same locker room as KG, Duncan, and Kobe (49:56) Becoming a college coach in the Dallas area (1:07:01) About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook

We live on location with another Tap in. Q and D break down the Cavs’ hot start and their first loss of the season, to Boston last night. The guys discuss Dalton Knecht’s performance and give their takes on what’s going on in Philly. Plus the NBA Cup is heating up. Tap in!

This week on Knuckleheads we have one of the NBA’s craziest stories of all time, as Derek Anderson joins Q and D. DA details his journey from Louisville to hoop stardom. Parentless at 10 years old, father to a son at 15, he used basketball to help carry him through. He describes what it was like getting a scholarship to Ohio State, transferring to Kentucky, and how the NBA became a reality. DA is one of the few to have won a championship on both the college and NBA levels and his roller coaster journey of getting there is truly inspiring. Tune in. Louisville, growing up without parents, how he survived without getting lost to the streets (6:45)College process, earning a scholarship to Ohio State (14:16)Transferring to Kentucky, Rick Pitino and winning a NCAA title (25:44)Getting drafted, starting his foundation after his first check (39:11)Becoming a part of Jordan Brand, starting the low-cut trend (53:15)Playing with San Antonio, Tim Duncan and Greg Popovich (1:03:02)Going to Portland, Jail Blazers era (1:06:40) Miami Heat, winning NBA Finals in 2006 (1:27:30)About Our Hosts:NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.Other places to find Knuckleheads: Subscribe on YoutubeFollow on InstagramFollow on Facebook