Baseline 2 Baseline with Alister and Orane

They say "better late than never!" and they're right but luckily this episode recorded during the offseason made points that have aged really well with the start of this 2026/27 season! Due to hardware and software replacement of our Chief Editor, we've been unable to get this out earlier but we hope you still enjoy as it's still relevant!Alister and Orane discussed on August 23rd the retirement news of Russell Westbrook and Alister mentioned which team SHOULD have prioritised hiring his servicesThe guys also discussed who would have a bigger impact on their new team between Klay Thompson joining the Heat and DeMar DeRozan joining the Denver Nuggets.They also briefly discussed the news that with league epansion due to onboarding of a Las Vegas team to the league would potentially mean the Minnesota Timberwolves joining the Eastern Conference and how that could impact the NBA's competitive landscapeAnd finally, Alister brought back his love of shoes by discussing the upcoming release of the Air Jordan 41 and the 30th Anniversary of Space Jam which sees the re-relases of the super popular "Space Jam" Jordan 11 and the Air Jordan 9 - both shoes appearing in the favourite live-action animation film.

After a short break since the NBA Finals, Alister and Orane jump back into their seats to talk NBA Basketball and start off with a quick acknowledgement of the defending champs New York Knicks. They impressively won the Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, which both guys thought would actually win and it was right for the guys to acknowledge "their" loss and praise the Knicks as they head into their title defense. Next up the guys discuss the Knicks' main challenger this season with the 76ers and their latest acquisition of LeBron James, who also joins Jaylen Brown, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Anfernee Simons as the newest comers to the City of Brotherly Love. LeBron, the biggest get of the offseason though brings tons of expectations to the Sixers and many anticipate a championship banner to follow, sometime within this 2 year stint! Does LeBron joining the 76ers make them a Super Team and is it right to expect a championship...in year 1 or 2?Alister then delivers a passionate tribute to his friend Cuthbert "Coladay" James who passed away at the start of the summer and promotes the foundation set up for him - cuthbertjames.orgThen the guys wrap up by discussing whether contract extensions where max players take less than max dollars to build their teams around them - similar to what Jaylen Brunson's move recently and whether Victor Wembanyama was right to do the same with the Spurs? They also question if this will be a trend to expect?And lastly the guys discuss this incoming rookie class of players and whether they will be ready to make immediate impacts to their respective teams as the eyes of the basketball world are ready to receive them! Programming Note: Whilst Orane's camera was perfectly fine during recording, the output from the recording has glitched where his visuals drop out in this episode. We would like to extend our apologies to our viewers for this throughout this viewing.

In a shortened Episode 25, Alister takes a solo journey with Orane heavy into radio duty as the globe prepares for the World Cup. However, Orane did appear via pre-recorded audio message to give his take on the NBA Finals and submit his prediction for the biggest dance on the basketball stage.#Alister also registered his prediction and both guys selected the Spurs with the likelihood to win this series; Orane suggesting a 7 Game series, where Alister believes it ends in 6. Their rationale for the discussions are explained in this brief episode, with Alister also displaying his annual prediction sheet, coming with positional match-ups, and the key factors to win the series. He’s also putting up his sterling 5-0 record for predicting the correct winner of the NBA Finals, with the hopes of going full-on Michael Jordan and getting a 6-0 record. The Knicks however are an amazingly formidable foe for the young Spurs and they can very well upset that prediction and that of many Analysts around the World. Stay Tuned for Episode 25, from Saint Lucia with Alister Albert and a brief appearance by Orane Buchanan! 

In Episode 24, the guys discussed the Cleveland Cavaliers and the criticism levelled at Donavan Mitchell and James Harden during the East Conference Semi-Finals and what their legacies would be if they not progressed to the Finals. Alister laid the blame for the teams toughness and focus clearly on its leader, Donavan Mitchell and said if they failed, it would squarely be his fault!And to end this episode off, the guys discussed whether Shai Gilgeous Alexander is a Hall of Fame caliber player, right NOW! If his season ended in defeat to the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference Finals, in their upcoming Game 7 - had he done enough in his career to be considered a HoFer?All this and more in Episode 24!

Recently minted 2-time MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander and the Thunder are getting battle-tested in the Western Conference Finals against the other MVP-Finalist, Victor Wembanyama. Leading their series 2-1, the Thunder have the momentum to push the Spurs to the brink of elimination, in an already impressive postseason. Can the Spurs neutralise SGA? Can Wemby prove that he's ready for a ring NOW!?Next we talk about the New York Knicks and their also impressive postseason! After a somewhat underwhelming regular season, it's time to ask...Are the Knicks owed a massive apology? They're leading the postseason field in a number of significant categories and Mike Brown seems to have found the formula to propel them to their first Finals since 1999. Can they get there against the Cavaliers and further, can they win it all?And lastly, we discuss the ever-present, self-titled "King" as we weigh up the best options for LeBron James to sign with, if he doesn't retire before next season. With a lot of familiar trade names on the market expect to court the all-time great, where do Alister and Orane think he should go? More importantly, where do you think he should sign next? Or is it time, like a lot of people are saying, for LeBron to hang up #23?Next, coincidentally on Episode 23!

We bagged a 6’11, 220lb Pro who gave us one of our most insightful interviews yet! Former NBA Player and International veteran, Kimani Ffriend joined the programme to give us some REAL behind the scenes insights into what it takes to be an NBA player but also from the unique perspective of one who had a career that was unfortunately cut short by injuries.A college standout from Jamaica and draft prospect in 2001, Kimani was plagued by injuries in his NBA career which led to him going undrafted to the Miami Heat and then subsequently having stints with the Hawks, Kings, Clippers and Grizzlies, before becoming a Champion and MVP in the former D-League, Adriatic League, Jamaica Senior Team and Serbia! With an amazing list of team experiences that spanned almost all continents in the world and some of the most competitive Leagues that are not the NBA, Kimani was a great listen with his stories and insight from his career and what he prefers from todays stars. Hint – Victor Wembanyama and prototypes like him in size and skill is a great portion of the interview!Stay tuned and enjoy this chat with a real pros-pro! A Ffriend who became a friend! Kimani Ffriend, up next on Episode 22!

In this delayed broadcast, due to prioritising thepublishing of Megan Nestor’s interview, we discussed 3 interesting topics that have lasted and remain relevant during the Playoffs so far. First we discussed the Golden State Warriors upcoming decision on Head Coach Steve Kerr’s future with the franchise. After their elimination from the Play-In Tournament by the Pheonix Suns, the Warriors have been in a state of uncertainty, wondering whether Kerr would return to coach the team.Alister and Orane discuss the pros and cons of him staying and whether or not he should return to the helm.Next, Alister and Orane discussed the first round match-upof the Lakers and Rockets and what the outcome would do to the legacies of LeBron James and Kevin Durant respectively. The superstars are at advanced stages of their fading careers and Alister and Orane believed that the outcome of thisseries could have an equally weighty impact on their legacies, depending on who won or lost. And finally the guys went through their Playoff brackets to discuss who they believed would advance in the Playoffs. Disappointingly, Alister’s choice for champion this season was eliminated, was his rationale for them as his choiceunderstood and we all see how far their picks go, as the Playoffs continue! All this and more in Episode 21!

...And at Forward, the 6’3 phenom from Canaries, Saint Lucia…Playing with #20 for the Chicago Sky, Megan Nestor!The introduction that will be heard by the world really soonas Megan develops her career in the WNBA. Megan joined us on this extremely special episode to:Discuss her upbringing and start in sport with Netballwhere she became a local and regional standout and MVP. Under the direction of her Head Coach, Shem Maxwell, Megan experimented with basketball at the Winward Island games and took off from there.We discussed her time in College in the US whereshe became a supremely dominant player, breaking several school records between Wayland Baptist and the University of North Texas. All this then culminated ina game that rang out and solidified her as a pro talent. Becoming ONLY the 3rd woman in NCAA history to record a 30-30 game!We discuss that fateful night against TexasSouthern and are also joined by surprise guest Glen “Kala” Guiste, the President of Saint Lucia basketball. We close off the episode as well discussingMegan’s goals for the upcoming WNBA season; her desire to help inspire young girls in Saint Lucia and the Caribbean region; her becoming an NBA2K player on thepopular video game franchise and wishing her the best on her pro basketball journey!It’s a truly inspiring conversation and we hope you enjoyand share far and wide! All this and more on Baseline 2 Baseline with Alister and Orane!

Episode 20 gave us a wide range of topics that go from 94 feet to outside the lines! First we discuss the 76ers and the new now new unfortunate circumstances circulating (AGAIN) around Joel Embiid and his having to get an emergency appendectomy, forcing him out of the Sixers lineup to start the post season. Should the 76ers continue to hinge their future and success on the often injured Embiid? Or is it time to "End the Process?"Secondly Alister raised an unusual topic to focus on a media member in that of Stephen A Smith. Having acknowledged his outsized impact on the industry and someone both himself and Orane admire and look up, they discuss whether Stephen A. is right to be in constant media battles with ex-players and media peers and appearing sometimes as "petty" as he does. However, Orane makes a big point that as a reporter, Stephen A. HAS to do his job and present the facts, no matter who likes it or not! And lastly, we discuss Steph Curry's impending decision. What's that you ask? Is he leaving the Warriors? Obviously not! His Sneaker Free Agency is coming to an end, signalled by the massive 70+ shoe auction he's conducting with auction house Sotheby's to sell off some of his game worn and tunnel-walk shoes which took the NBA season by storm! Which brand do you think Steph should sign with? Find out who Alister and Orane think it should be!Episode 20 OUT NOW!

In Episode 17 we discussed the Rookie of the Year race and how important Kon Knueppel has been been to the rising Hornets. However in this episode, with the season approaching it's regular season's end, we take a deep dive in the greatness displayed by fellow Rookie, Cooper Flagg, who for much of the season flashed his capability and skill and was the presumptive Rookie of the Year! Alister also made a comparison to this ROY race with another great one in 2004!We then discuss whether the 41-year old LeBron James can lead the Lakers past their first round Playoff opponent, likely without Lika Doncic and Austin Reaves. With LeBron now having to again reinvent himself as the leader of this squad, rather than 3rd option, can he muster the leadership to push them forward against the Houston Rockets or the Minnesota Timberwolves?And finally, Kevin Durant has amassed a Hall of Fame career, becoming a champion, MVP, Scoring Champion and numerous other accolades. According to a Polymarket Hoops post on X, understanding his legacy after his departure from the Warriors leaves a "complicated" legacy for the superstar. Alister remembers an appearance where he discussed this exact thing 2 years ago, only to find himself saying the same thing in 2026.All this and more in Episode 19!