NBA Finals File

Latest Episodes:

Andre Drummond on Secrets to being a Great Rebounder, Crying at the Draft, and Mental Health in the NBA May 17, 2023

Show notes

Ryan talks with 4-time NBA rebounding leader, 2-time NBA All-Star Andre Drummond about the emotions he experienced on Draft Night, his secrets to being a great rebounder, and the importances of maintaining mental health in the NBA

NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Oden on getting Drafted #1, Playing against Shaq and Yao Ming May 10, 2023

Show notes

Ryan talks with 2007 #1 Overall Pick Greg Oden about his emotional Draft Night as well as how difficult it was for him to face big men like Shaq and Yao Ming in the NBA.

NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metta Sandiford-Artest on his Wild Rookie Year, Winning a Title with Kobe, and Mental Health May 04, 2023

Show notes

Ryan talks with Metta Sandiford-Artest aka "Ron Artest" about bringing bus loads of his friends to the NBA Draft, going head-to-head with Michael Jordan in his rookie season, how he decided to join the Lakers, the Mental Health journey that let him hit the game icing shot in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals, and how the future looks for Bennedict Mathurin in Indiana.

NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vernon Maxwell on facing Jordan, Winning the Title and Jalen Green's future Apr 26, 2023

Show notes

Ryan Hollins talks with NBA legend, Vernon "Mad Max" Maxwell about the lessons he learned from his mistakes at Florida, his matchups against Michael Jordan, hitting the game icing shot in Game 7 of the 1994 NBA Finals and what he thinks about future Rockets super-star Jalen Green.

NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mario Elie on his crazy Draft experience, Charles Barkley, Run TMC and the Kiss of Death Apr 19, 2023

Show notes

Ryan talks with NBA Legend, Mario Elie about how he found out he was drafted, starting his career in Philly with Charles Barkley, playing with Chris Mullin and the Run TMC Warriors, and then hitting the famous "Kiss of Death" three pointer to help the Rockets beat the Suns in the Playoffs.

NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 with Antawn Jamison on March Madness, NIL and are the Kings real contenders?! Apr 04, 2023

Show notes

Vince Carter hosting his former Tar Heel teammate Antawn Jamison breaking down March Madness, scouting the tournament and how NIL has affected the college game. Plus, Antawn on how his former coach Mike Brown has surpassed expectations coaching the Kings and how they could win the western conference.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 6 - Born and Raised Mar 30, 2023

Show notes

In the final episode of the series, Cassidy and Nikko are joined by PBA legend and current Assistant Coach for the NBA G League's Stockton Kings, as well as ESPN and Meadowlark's Pablo Torre, to discuss what it would mean for the first born and raised Filipino player to make it to the NBA.

Thank you for listening to the series and coming with us on this journey to explore the Philippines' basketball culture. We are grateful for everyone who sat down for an interview with us, helped us track down archive audio, and brought this story to life.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Darius Miles on playing against Jordan at 16 and his Rookie Year with the Clippers Mar 29, 2023

Show notes

Ryan talks with early 2000's Clippers legend Darius Miles about playing with and against Michael Jordan at 16 years-old, his Draft Night Drama with Quentin Richardson, catching crazy lobs before Lob City, and his favorite players from this year's rookie class.

NBA Rookie Life is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Antawn Jamison on playing pickup against Michael Jordan, memories playing with Kobe & LeBron in the NBA and being roommates with Vince at UNC Mar 23, 2023

Show notes

Vince Carter hosting his former Tar Heel teammate Antawn Jamison revealing stories from their time playing in Chapel Hill, being recruited and playing pickup with MICHAEL JORDAN! Plus, Antawn talks about his favorite memories playing with Kobe Bryant and LeBron James in the NBA and much more.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Franz Wagner on playing with his Brother, facing KD, and Getting his Driver's License Mar 22, 2023

Show notes

The Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner joins ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets, Ryan Hollins, to talk about what it's like to play on the same NBA team as his brother, the biggest challenges he's faced on the court, and how he used his first NBA paycheck. In the NBA Rookie Life film room, Ryan and Franz discuss Franz's 38 pt career high game against the Bucks.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.