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Chandler Parsons Is Living His Dreams Jan 11, 2023

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Growing up in Orlando, Florida, Chandler Parsons dreamed of playing for the Florida Gators and becoming an NBA player. He did both and had a fantastic career playing for the Rockets, Grizzlies, Mavericks, and Hawks. In this episode find out how he overcame being put on the JV squad in high school to become an NBA great. Plus Sloan gets some hot takes from him and shows off her NBA knowledge in a quiz versus Chandler.

Notes:

0:38S Life at 14 for Chandler and Orlando

2:30 Early love for Shaq and Penny Hardaway

4:30 What scared Chandler at 14

6:06 How surreal his life seems to him.

12:00 Takes Hotter Than Kelly Oubre Jr.

17:30 Chandler takes on Sloane at trivia

Baron Davis - Rivalries Never Die Dec 13, 2022

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Sloane knows Baron Davis! On this episode of Sloane Knows Best, the NBA know-it-all learns all about the life of the 5’2” high schooler years before he grew some inches and became a Golden State Warrior.

Davis shares his favorite highlights of his NBA career, what he feels about the league today and offers Sloane a dream gig! The two prove that school rivalries never die but healthy bets can lead to friendship! Tune in.

For behind-the-scenes and more Sloane takes, follow @sloaneknows on Instagram and TikTok

Episode Notes:

[0:00:00] Sloane’s INTRO to Baron Davis

[0:00:37] The history books remember the “We Believe” Warriors

[0:01:30] Baron takes us back to his life in the 9th grade

[0:03:21] 5’2” and dreaming of the NBA

[0:04:17] Childhood memories with Earl Watson, Dion Glover, Tayshaun Prince and Gilbert Arenas

[0:06:42] Baron’s “Welcome to the League” moment featuring John Stockton and Karl Malone

[0:08:18] “We Believe” Warriors (Davis, Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, Monta Ellis, Al Harrington and Jason Richardson) vs 2022 Warriors (Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney and Andrew Wiggins)

[0:11:38] Most memorable play in Baron’s career

[0:13:30] Jordan Poole’s a reliable wildcard

[0:14:49] On Ja Morant as Most Improved Player

[0:15:30] A job pitch to Adam Silver

[0:16:07] GAME: Takes hotter than Kelly Oubre, Jr.

[0:16:46] Best Dressed NBA Player

[0:17:11] Best Shoe Game in the NBA

[0:17:24] Funniest NBA Player

[0:17:55] Favorite Current NBA Player

[0:18:31] NBA Player for President

[0:19:35] Best Singer or Rapper in the NBA

[0:20:57] NBA Players love themselves most

[0:23:26] Who is Trae Young without Steph Curry?

[0:24:00] GAME: Muggsy or Manute

[0:24:18 ] Instagram or TikTok

[0:24:25] Town or Chill

[0:24:32] MJ or Lebron

[0:24:40] Zion Williamson or Ja Morant

[0:24:53] New York or LA

[0:24:58] Ronaldo or Messi

[0:25:38] A bet is set: Brentwood or Crossroads

[0:26:36] Doris Burke or Sloane?

[0:28:20] Outro

Dwight Howard - Dream Big, Achieve Big Nov 22, 2022

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Months before Dwight Howard’s triumphant transition to the Taiwanese basketball league, he took some time to reminisce about his dreams-turned-manifestations in the NBA.

Sloane and Dwight discuss everything from him overcoming a candy addiction only a child could dream of, to his uncanny welcome into the NBA by the one and only Kobe Bryant. Dwight shares insightful and candid opinions about his NBA peers and even spars over a few NBA stats with our favorite 15-year-old. Press play to see if Sloane truly knows best, according to Superman himself.

For behind the scenes footage, NBA takes, and more from Sloane, Dwight, and other basketball stars check out:

Sloane on Instagram and TikTok

You can also watch this interview with Dwight on YouTube here

Episode Notes:

[0:00:00] Sloane’s INTRO to Dwight Howard

[0:00:30] Dwight’s candy bar obsession

[0:02:22] Dwight manifests the NBA at 14 years old

[0:03:45] Sloane manifests marriage to Jalen Green?

[0:04:30] The education of NBA team names: what is a Laker?

[0:05:49] Dwight had a tub full of college basketball offers

[0:07:20] Dwight Howard on Mikey Williams and the advantages of social media for young players

[0:09:04] Kobe Bryant jumps over Dwight Howard

[0:10:45] Dwight Howard guarding his idols

[0:12:30] GAME TIME: Takes Hotter Than Kelly Ray Junior & Stephan A. Smith

[0:13:34] Best dressed NBA player

[0:14:05] Best shoe game in the NBA

[0:14:20] Funniest NBA players

[0:15:12] Best soccer player in the NBA

[0:15:47] Best singer in the NBA

[0:16:07] NBA player for President

[0:17:43] Dunk contest finalists

[0:18:26] Dwight is all the Howards

[0:19:30] GAME TIME: Muggsy or Manute

[0:19:40] MJ or Kobe

[0:19:42] Lakers or 60s

[0:19:47] Hawks or Falcons

[0:19:50] Nike or Adidas

[0:19:53] Gatorade or Powerade

[0:20:08] Instagram or TikTok

[0:20:20] Sweet or Salty

[0:20:24] Zion Williamson or Ja Morant

[0:21:10] Steph Curry or Magic Johnson

[0:21:34] Trey Songz or Big Sean

[0:21:50] NY or LA

[0:21:53] Ronaldo or Messi

[0:22:04] Doris Burke or Sloane

[0:22:22] Thank yous

Channing Frye Is A Proud Nerd Nov 08, 2022

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This episode of Sloane Knows features NBA Champion Channing Frye! He was the first senior drafted in the 2005 NBA draft, and LeBron James said he was one of the best shooters he has ever played with. Find out how a kid who played trumpet in the band became an NBA great, why calls pickles the "devil's fruit", his love for all things nerdy, and how he provided Kevin Love with his "Welcome To The League Moment." Plus, a round of "Takes Hotter Than Kelly Oubre Jr, and we find out what he REALLY thinks of Richard Jefferson in "Mugsy or Manute."

Episode Notes:

[7:00] Channing was a nerd in school

[10:00] Pizza and Pickles

[12:00] Going to Arizona to play college

[22:00] Playing in the Finals

[26:00] Welcome to the League moment

[28:00] Takes hotter than Kelly Oubre Jr.

[36:00] His thoughts on "frenemy" Richard Jefferson

Check out the fun videos Sloane and Channing did after the show!

Sloane on Instagram

Sloane on TikTok

Richard Jefferson's Hottest Takes Oct 25, 2022

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Richard Jefferson is known for a lot of things. A 17-year NBA Career with teams like The Nets, The Golden State Warriors, and The Cleveland Cavaliers, a spot on the US Olympic Team, and an NBA Championship with LeBron James. But he’s now known for his controversial takes and opinions that he gives daily on ESPN to the cheers and jeers of social media. In this episode, the NBA's biggest talker has to keep up with the hot takes from 15-year-old Sloane. Find out why she said he “acts like a teenage girl,” how Micheal Jordan provided him with one of his “welcome to NBA” moments and why he thinks Zion is the most overrated player in the NBA today on this episode of “Sloane Knows.”

2:03 His spiritual connection to Taj Gibson and Alex Caruso.

4:07 Sloane just turned 15.

5:08 What Richard was like at 15.

8:20 Growing up a Lakers fan.

11:05 The Bronze Metal

11:52 His “welcome to the league moment”

13:26 Playing with Klay Thomas when he was a rookie.

19:20 Takes Hotter Than Kelly Oubre Jr.

27:01 Mugsy or Manute

Blake Griffin Loves Candy Oct 10, 2022

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On this inaugural episode of Sloane Knows!, 14-year-old Sloane interviews NBA superstar Blake Griffin. Blake Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners, and was named the Consensus National Player of the Year as a sophomore. Griffin was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2009 NBA draft, and has since been a five-time NBA All-Star and a four-time All-NBA selection.

On the show, Blake talks about his childhood, his career, and his thoughts on the league's current state and stars. Sloane gets the full story of Blake Griffin – then and now. What was he like at 14? At what age did he know he was going to make the NBA?

As one of the most recognizable players in the modern league, Blake is known for his dunks and his ability to play above the rim, but Sloane takes it past the paint and learns what it was like for him to do the following:

Transition to traditional school in 8th grade after being homeschooled
Play in the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) against Chandler Parsons and Kevin Durant (among other top players in the league today)
Be a first-draft pick to the Clippers and move to Los Angeles

Sloane then takes Blake through some “this or that”, or as we like to call it, “Muggsy or Manute” where we learn about Blake’s sweet tooth and love for Michael Jordan. They wrap up with some “hot takes,” (and possibly some conspiracies) about the NBA awards being rigged, Cristiano Ronaldo giving Sloane driving lessons, and why LA will always be better than New York. If you're feeling like you're stuck in a rut with your NBA knowledge, then this episode is for you!

See behind the scenes and stay up to date with all the latest from Sloane, by following @sloaneknows on Tik Tok and Instagram.

Welcome To Sloane Knows! Sep 28, 2022

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Meet Sloane. She's 15 years old, and she knows everything about the NBA! In each show, Sloane chats with some of the NBA's biggest names like Blake Griffin and Dwight Howard, as well as NBA Legends like Richard Jefferson and Baron Davis. Find out what these greats were like when they were teenagers and how those years formed who they became. Plus, lots of fun games like "Takes Hotter than Kelly Oubre JR" and "Mugsy or Manute." will test them and Sloane's knowledge of the NBA.

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