The popularity of Basketball has been increasing every year and in every country. Now more and more people follow the sport and also play it, thanks to many legendary and talented players who played a very big role in promoting the sport throughout the entire world. Basketball enthusiasts usually watch the games on their televisions or go to the arenas. Since podcasts came into the picture, many fans have also gotten to know more about their favorite sport and can listen to various stories shared by players. In this article, we are going to tell you about some of the best Basketball podcasts you can listen to to get closer to the game.
All the Smoke
Several podcasts of “only players” have appeared in the past two years, and “All The Smoke” has become quite popular since October 2019. Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, who were unmatched NBA wings and title winners, are the hosts of this podcast. They have good relationships with players across the league, so they do friendly and lengthy interviews with them on their show. Their episode with Kevin Garnett and Baron Davis is one of the most entertaining interviews to hear, so you should definitely check out their podcasts.
Whistleblower
The Whistleblower podcast features the scandal of Tim Donaghy, in which a referee was infuriated for betting on NBA matches. Donaghy was arrested for betting and controlling point spreads. During the Sentencing phase, Tim also admitted that he had gambling problems. This podcast has displayed the whole story, and the host, Tim Livingston, gave a complete history of the scandal and questioned the “always-questionable” story presented by David Stern at that time.
The Bill Simmons Podcast
Bill Simmons probably holds the record for running the longest major NBA podcast. Simmons posts three NBA shows a week during the playoffs of the season. So if you want to follow the NBA in more detail, you can listen to The Bill Simmons Podcast. He is considered the NBA’s highest-profile historian, and his personal game recall is unmatched. One of the best podcasts on this channel is the one with Ryan Russillo, so you should absolutely listen to it.
The Lowe Post
Lowe is the lone host of this podcast, which is supported by a rotating cast of fellow reporters and some player interviews. Lowe is an amazing writer, and his ability to communicate effortlessly and have a deep understanding of the sport just makes him one of the best podcasters. He can interpret screens or defensive rotations without visuals, and people stick to the podcast till the very end. His podcast is a sublime balance of analysis and persona.
The Draymond Green Show
Draymond Green, who currently plays for the Golden State Warriors, hosts “The Draymond Green Show,” where he calls guests and interacts with them. He displays great chemistry with every guest and makes the interview interesting. You can check out his recent episodes “Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf” and “The Breaks Down”.
Dunc’d On
Nate Duncan and Danny Leroux host this podcast. It is ranked as one of the most serious and realistic podcasts out there. It stems from the fact that this is a podcast of quality, posting game recaps consistently. The two writers, Duncan and Leroux, come five times a week and talk about only basketball and nothing less. Dunc’d On is totally based on the analytics of the game. If you want to gather a deep analysis of the sport, then this show is for you.
RealGM Radio
This is Danny Leroux’s weekly show, and it brings together several hosts and regular guests who are mentioned in our list above too. Here you can listen to many basketball newsmakers and analysts talk about the sport with Danny, as RealGM Radio is crafted by Duncan and Leroux.
KnuckleHeads
In the KnuckleHeads podcast, you can hear the duo of Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles, who have been two of the greatest players in history and also became one of the Los Angeles Clippers’ greatest legacies in early 2000. They usually speak with the best players of their era in the podcast shows.
The Dunker Spot
If you are looking for complete game reactions, then the Dunker spot is for you. Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones give their reactions during the entire game, their rapport is easy, and they are credited with organizing multiple shows in a week. Many of you must be wondering if Nekias Duncan is related to Dunc’d On host Nate Duncan, but let us clear out that there is no relation between the two.
The Rights to Ricky Sanchez
This podcast is hosted by Spike Eskin and Mike Levin. It is the most cultured basketball podcast of basketball you will ever listen to. They mostly talk about the Philadelphia 76ers. The Rights to Ricky Sanchez have always been about the fans , how to support your team , whether it is good or awful. Eskin and Levin have been steering the Sixers ship for a very long time.
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