Kevin Durant Is Finding His Stride In Phoenix

In this special drop on the ETCs feed we introduce Boardroom’s newest show "Aux Money"! Additional guests include CJ Stroud, Teezo Touchdown, Tay Keith, Bun B, & More! For more Aux Money head to Boardroom's YouTube channel and hit subscribe! DJ extraordinaire Chase B joins 2x NBA Champion and Boardroom Co-Founder Kevin Durant in his scenic Phoenix backyard. The conversation begins with Chase challenging Durant to list where his favorite rappers and entertainers rank on the court, including a moment where Durant gives flowers to Chris Brown’s basketball prowess. The two also discuss how producers and rappers like Travis Scott have inspired Durant on and off the court. As the conversation around music evolves, Durant explains how producers, often unsung heroes of the music industry, like Cardo, Boi1da and 9th Wonder contributed to his signature shoe production pack. Durant also talks about how his own musical endeavors came about and which artists would be on his hypothetical album. Later, Chase tells a story about nearly making a Jay-Z album but having to cancel for a different gig, his thoughts on the politics behind the Grammys, and his appreciation for NBA players creating content platforms. Lastly, the duo dive into their shared admiration for Call Of Duty, while pondering what their own CAD league would look like. All this and so much more on the latest episode of Boardroom’s Aux Money.

As one of the rare players to come straight from high school into the NBA and be named Rookie Of The Year, there is no denying Amar'e Stoudemire's illustrious career. The retired NBA Big Man joined Boardroom's Eddie Gonzalez for a candid conversation to discuss his recent, long awaited jersey retirement after a call from Matt Ishbia and the Phoenix Suns, the many ways that the NBA shaped him from such a young age and more. Stoudemire explains how getting into the league at a young age gave him a desire to navigate life in the right ways, notably by surrounding himself with NBA veterans and retired players who could keep him in line. He also discusses the impact that playing alongside Steve Nash had on him and how Steve never failed to show up for Stoudemire no matter the setting. Gonzalez and Stoudemire also discuss how his inevitable election into the NBA Hall Of Fame is abound and how another Hall-Of-Famer, Kobe Bryant's work ethic was pivotal in showcasing what it takes to be a champion. Lastly, the two discuss his time with the New York Knicks and his iconic parties and red wine baths that led to the creation of his newer venture and passion, Stoudemire Wines.

Ahead of Benny The Butcher's new album "Everybody Can't Go" dropping, he stopped by The ETCs to discuss his illustrious career and how its led him to his new deal with Def Jam. Powered by the resources Def Jam has bestowed, Benny talks about how this press run is different, how he mixes up his sounds and features to make an impact and how he's happy to be the villain for Twitter trolls who don't support his music, anyways. With features from Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg and Jadakiss, The Butcher is clear that 'Everybody Can't Go' is an instant classic.

Devin Haney did everything he could in the 135lb division, becoming the undisputed champion and winning 4-titles in the process. Now he sits down with Eddie Gonzalez after vacating those titles and kicking off a new journey to dominate 140lb division. He starts that journey this Saturday December 9th against power puncher Regis Prograis. Haney dishes on the state of boxing, what he thinks about YouTube boxers like Jake Paul & KSI, his love of R&B and fashion, and much more.

Ryan Garcia returns to the ring on December 2nd after his knockout loss to Gervonta "Tank" Davis and he's more ready than ever. In this episode of The ETCs, Garcia talks to Eddie Gonzalez about his training that brought him to this point, how boxers need to become businesses to change the sport, a movement he and Logan Paul are setting the bar for and going up against internet boxers like KSI. Later, he discusses his beef with Shakur Stevenson at length as well as his mental health journey. #DAZN #boxing #ryangarcia

In the special episode of The ETCs, South Carolina Women’s Head Basketball Coach Dawn Staley joins Eddie Gonzalez to discuss how her program has built superstars in players like A’ja Wilson, the competitive landscape of vying for recruits in a world with NIL and how she’s certain Aliyah Boston has a bright future ahead of her. They two also touch on what’s next for network rights around college hoops and the WNBA and lastly, how Staley believes she has the best signature shoe across all of Nike.

Las Vegas Aces star Kelsey Plum joins Eddie Gonzalez in Las Vegas. The duo discussed how Plum's collegiate records gave her a reputation she wanted to shake, the vibe of Las Vegas as a sports town and the narratives around what it means to be a "super team." Later, they discuss the dynamics and intricacies behind playing in the 3V3 Tournament and why "building a brand" can just mean showing up and performing at your best.

In this special episode of The ETCS, Eddie Gonzalez and Kevin Durant dive into the never-ending conversation around the NBA MVP. Between Jayson Tatum, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and more - the duo dive into the lack of understanding around the actual MVP criteria, the role of the media in the discourse and what it all means to a player's legacy.

Kevin Durant and Eddie Gonzalez discuss Nike and KD's illustrious collection of basketball shoes and what's next, 50 Cent vs. Lil Wayne in a Verzuz, Drake's unreleased music, Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's new drama AIR and what Michael Jordan will mean to footwear forever.

In the latest episode of The ETCs, Kevin Durant and Eddie Gonzalez discuss KD being 6-0 as a Phoenix Sun, coming back from injury, how Dillon Brooks reputation precedes him, the playoff push and the 2023 NBA Hall Of Fame class.