Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner

This week Andre & Evan kick off the show examining leaked trade rumors and discussing the rumor around Kevin Durant's potential trade to the Celtics and Kyler Murray's reported contractual obligations (0:59), after which the guys have a spirited debate about which team would win a match up between the 1996 Chicago Bulls & the 2017 Golden State Warriors (18:23). Later in the Guns & Butter segment, they look at India's biggest sport, cricket, and the continually rising revenues from a captive television audience (29:59). Finally, Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadive joins the show to chat about his origins in tech, how he fell in love with basketball, moving the Kings to "Basketball 3.0", the power of fiction as it relates to cryptocurrency and his place as having coined the phrase "positionless basketball" (39:44). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Andre & Evan recap the ESPYs in LA in all of its Warriors-laden glory (1:00). Later Juan Soto is the topic for Guns & Butter as the guys analyze just what would possess someone to turn down a $440 million dollar contract (9:46). Andre & Evan shout out Desus & Mero as the duo split up (20:30) and finally, Ben Mathurin joins the show to talk about his origins in basketball, hoops influences, becoming business savvy in the league, and back-up his Lebron comments as Andre & Evan both share gems with the rookie along the way (24:24). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have been celebrating the Warriors all summer and this week is no different. Andre & Evan kick off the show by recapping their recent trip to NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and asking, "Does Summer League even matter anymore?" Later Andre & Evan debate T-Pain's commentary about whether Tupac would be a top emcee in today's music. And for the Guns & Butter segment, Andre explains the recent merging of his favorite worlds as an increasing number or sports leagues begin to allow venture capital firms to finally invest in their teams. Lastly, Warriors owner Joe Lacob joins the show to talk about building a dynasty, how he accumulated wealth in business after a long stint in the sciences, his maniacal focus on winning, how to build a thriving team and how he really feels about the lightyear comments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we proceed to celebrate Warriors season, Andre & Evan discuss all things Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving (1:05) . Later the topic of conversation shifts to Nick Kyrgios and the psychology of trash talk in the NBA as compared to tennis (15:49). Then for the Guns & Butter segment, Andre dives deep into the impact that the massive decline in value of cryptocurrency has had on Black investors (25:59). Finally, NBA Champion and All-Star starter Andrew Wiggins joins the show to talk about the stellar year he's had, putting on for Canadian basketball, shares a few draft stories and talks about the unbelievable feeling that accompanies being an NBA champion (37:14). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's still Warriors season on Point Forward as Andre & Evan talk trade deadlines and discuss all of the free agency moves that have been happening around the league. Later the man, the myth, the legend Klay Thompson joins the show to talk about the championship parade, the long journey back from injury, his love for boating despite losing his favorite captain's hat, "Game 6 Klay" vs "China Klay" and the camaraderie of a team that allowed him space to heal, be himself and return to make a significant contribution to another championship win (42:33). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Warriors week! Andre & Evan, discuss the long road to the Warrior's fourth championship and all of the wrong takes people have about Stephen Curry's game and why Andre defends it so fiercely (1:18). Also, Andre Iguodala & Evan Turner are joined by championship coach Steve Kerr. Topics include: Thoughts on this 4th championship for the Warriors and why he thinks it's their "most unlikely" chip, Steph Curry's influence on the culture of the team, and his (and Andre's) willingness to come off the bench and set the tone for everyone else. Steve discusses his complicated relationship with Draymond Green as well as his thoughts on Draymond and his son enduring taunts from Boston fans, Steve's ownership stake in the Phoenix Suns, Myers Leonard having a Rolls Royce, Draymond Green's wedding (which he still doesn't have an invite to), Steve's passion for the cause gun safety and how his success affects the plight of Black NBA coaches around the league (38:48). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Andre & Evan talk fake Klay Thompson's being banned (1:04) and Jack Del Rio's "Dust Up" commentary (6:02). Later we venture into the crypto space and discuss coinbase laying off 18% of its workforce (24:32), the movie Hustle putting ball players to work (29:26) and finally Chris Webber asks the cryptic question "Is Draymond Green the Wes Welker of the NBA?" (41:05) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andre and Evan double up on episodes this week as Andre shares his thoughts heading into Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics (1:07). Afterward, they talk Guns & Butter with a special focus on LeBron James and his newly minted status as the first active basketball player to make $1 billion (6:04). Later Andre discusses the Saudi-backed LIV golf tour and the effects it will have on the culture of golf given some substantial players have joined (13:26). The guys talk sports culture as they consider Kanye's Donda Sports recently bringing on Aaron Donald and Jaylen Brown as clients (22:47). Lastly, the guys debate the validity of a recent list that details the greatest rappers alive every year since 1979 (27:11). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back! Live from Boston Evan & Andre took to Twitter Spaces Wednesday night to recap the 2022 NBA Finals Game 3 against the Celtics. They talk about staying focused and drowning out the outside noise. Remaining confident given that the Warriors have been in this situation before, BUT also finding a healthy amount of desperation. The discuss Draymond and their own roles as being a part of the “new media” and owning the narrative as an athlete and take some fan questions including just what Andre said to Andrew Wiggins when he called him over to the sideline during the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andre hustled home immediately after the Game 1 loss to the Celtics to recap with Evan last night! They chat about Andre's first game back from injury being an NBA Finals game, the mental toughness required to absorb a Game 1 loss, and discuss just how real momentum actually is. (1:08) They also take time out to touch on Phil Knight's bid to purchase the Portland Trailblazers (22:30), and go deep on the Tank Davis/Rolando Romero fight (30:00), as well as the Tommy Pham slap, heard around the league (43:19). Later, Evan comments on the Nike lawsuit against StockX for selling fraudulent merchandise (45:53), and the guys talk about Stan Lee's likeness being used by Marvel for the next 20 years (51:08). Lastly, the guys talk business and English Championship Promotion Final aka the "richest game in football" (56:09). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices