Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner

Andre & Evan debate the ups and downs of tanking (or trusting "the process") (0:31) and Sports Illustrated senior writer and author Chris Herring join the guys as they kickoff their New Amendment Book Club with a discussion of Chris' book Blood in the Garden which details the inner workings of the New York Knicks in the 1990s. They get into detail about the trailblazing journey of Pat Riley into and out of the New York organization becoming one of the first coaches to negotiate an ownership stake in the Miami Heat (amongst other things) upon his exit from New York. (17:58). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andre and Evan sound off on Alexander Ovechkin, Vasiliy Lomachenko & and Britney Griner as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues finding athletes caught in the middle (0:32). Andre and Evan argue whether the NBA replay system helps or hinders the game as the final seconds of games start to take upwards of 30 mins to play out in real-time(9:30). Andre explains the values of the metaverse (17:07) and former ESPN CEO, and Meadowlark founder John Skipper joins the show to talk about the joys of working with those of differing backgrounds, college basketball memories, the business of the NIL, and the value of separating amateur athletes from the professionals (25:04). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andre and Evan compare money to fame to see which reigns supreme (0:33). Afterward, they discuss the James Harden/Ben Simmons trade and the misperceptions lurking behind both of their images (9:20). Finally Isiah Thomas stops by to drop off a bag full of gems including what needs to be done to preserve the game, his absence from the Dream Team and the alternative history told about Michael Jordan's legacy, as well as his ownership stint with the Toronto Raptors and his thoughts on true athlete empowerment (21:46). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andre and Evan examine Kyrie’s game and discuss the idea that there are only ever 5 real superstars in the NBA at any given time (0:36). Andre breaks down athletes taking bitcoin salaries (14:41). And the Point God Stephen Curry joins the show to talk about what motivates him, how humility fuels his superpower and the perks and disadvantages of being the face of the league (24:34).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner are great friends. They’re also former NBA teammates whose versatility on the court endowed them with the nontraditional position that also happens to be the title of this podcast. But that’s not all. Extend those gifts off the court and you’ll find two truth-tellers who keep their finger on the pulse of sports, business, and culture. Each week join in as they unleash sharp analysis on everything from sports headlines & tech innovations to book reviews & internet memes. Throw in a rotating cast of some of the world’s most elite players, authors, musicians, and entrepreneurs, and Point Forward is a podcast taking the athlete conversation to the next level. Candid. Unconventional. Witty. Welcome to the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices