Bucher and Friends

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Top 10 Most Meaningful Events in the NBA in 2019 Jan 01, 2020

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Ric Bucher provides a countdown from 10 to 1 of the most meaningful events that occurred in the NBA for the 2019 calendar year.

Did Kyle Kuzma's trainer lob a grenade into the Lakers' locker room? Dec 28, 2019

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Ric and Ryan discuss social media posts by Kyle Kuzma and his reported trainer that appeared to throw shade at his Lakers' teammate, LeBron James, as well as a review of what mattered (and didn't) on Christmas Day.

Why what Isaiah Thomas did was right and why the NBA did him and the fans wrong Dec 24, 2019

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NFL vet Will Blackmon and Ric Bucher discuss player-fan interaction and whether Isaiah Thomas or the fans he confronted were treated fairly. Also: Will assesses what first-year coach Matt LeFleur has done for Rodgers, whether or not the latter is still elite and the saving grace for his former teammate, Kirk Cousins.

What gettable player could move the needle for one of the NBA title contenders? Dec 19, 2019

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Ric Bucher and Ryan Hollins discuss which team now holding a playoff seed is likeliest to lose it by season's end and which team will take its place in both conferences, along with the gettable player that could strengthen a title contender's chances of being crowned champion.

How the NFL and NBA today make it painfully clear all-time selections are inherently flawed Dec 17, 2019

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Bucher examines why it's time to stop thinking of Brady, Rodgers and Brees as great quarterbacks, why picking all-time teams is not much more than a marketing ruse and how the No. 1 prerequisite for playing in the NBA has nothing to do with height, speed or leaping ability.

Are Kyrie Irving and Antonio Brown Dealing With The Same issues? Dec 13, 2019

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Will and Ric, after discussing what Will losing his "football weight" signifies and his potential as a model, debate whether Antonio Brown deserves sympathy and indications Kyrie Irving is dealing with similar issues. Also: does Will still believe in the Patriots and how much is Lamar Jackson's success due to the Ravens and the new rules?

State of the Knicks, Why All Is Not Lost and Where They Go From Here Dec 11, 2019

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NBA vet Ryan Hollins spent his career dealing with midseason coaching changes and shares what the Knicks players are going through. NBA analyst Ric Bucher and Hollins discuss why David Fizdale did (and then didn't) make sense as their coach, who the next one should be and why there's still hope for a productive season.

Bucher, Friendless, on why the NBA game (and its ratings) are down Dec 07, 2019

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Bucher dives into why James Harden's style is simply the most extreme version of a style taking over the NBA, how referees are in on fool-the-ref tactics, why so many games this season have been less entertaining and what 49ers broadcaster Tim Ryan said about Lamar Jackson that was (and wasn't) insulting.

Will Blackmon's pick for his alma mater's next FB Coach (Boston College) Dec 04, 2019

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Will has a prime candidate to succeed Steve Addazio at his alma mater, Boston College, while Ric disputes Will's contention that Kirk Cousins was on the brink of entering the MVP race. Also: the only acceptable reason for the Panthers to have fired Ron Rivera now. Also, Part II: What does Will consider a snack for old people?

Will Blackmon's pick for his alma mater's next FB Coach (Boston College) Dec 04, 2019

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