To The Baha

Former NBA guard Darrell Armstrong pulls up on the Baha Boyz as we debate the face of the NBA, Kawhi Leonard saying he didn’t go to Toronto expecting to win a championship, Magic Johnson vs. Stephen Curry, and James Harden’s latest comments. Plus, we get into Dylan Harper and the Spurs, Ben Wallace on what could’ve happened with Carmelo Anthony, the Russell Westbrook GOAT conversation, Anthony Davis and Kawhi extension talks, the possibility of Steph Curry in Phoenix, Kevin Durant on Michael Jordan, Trae Young vs. Steve Nash, and the latest surrounding the Knicks, Kevin Love and Bruce Brown. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danilo Gallinari pulls up on the Baha Boyz for a conversation about his NBA journey, his biggest “what if,” and how Kawhi Leonard impacted his career. Then we get into the bigger Kawhi debate: Is he a Hall of Famer, and what could a move to Minnesota or Detroit look like? 👀 Plus, the Baha Boyz discuss Iman Shumpert’s comments on Kevin Durant, Dylan Harper and the Spurs, Ben Wallace on Carmelo Anthony, Russell Westbrook’s legacy, Anthony Davis and Kawhi extension talks, the possibility of Steph Curry in Phoenix, KD on Michael Jordan, Trae Young vs. Steve Nash, and the latest around the Knicks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The debate is heating up: Is Devin Booker actually ahead of Donovan Mitchell? The crew breaks down the careers, impact, consistency, and legacy of two of the NBA’s elite guards. Meanwhile, Shump takes things to another level with some wild takes that have everyone questioning his logic. Thad Young brings a veteran perspective to the conversation, getting real about Jalen Duren’s contract extension and why the young big man needs to sign this deal. From superstar comparisons to bold opinions and the business side of the NBA, this episode delivers plenty of debate, insight, and unfiltered basketball talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The crew is back with another packed episode covering the biggest stories across the sports world. They react to Team USA’s win over France, break down Theo’s BETR Picks, and discuss the Clippers being investigated. The debate heats up around whether Chris Paul deserves to have his jersey retired, while Jalen Duren’s decision to turn down a massive $190 million offer sparks plenty of conversation. The guys also debate the best number-two options in sports, react to Kansas City vs. Denver, and discuss Mitchell Robinson speaking out. Plus, they dive into what it means to embrace your role, Pop and Thad, and take questions from the Superchats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this the best team Luka Dončić has ever had? 👀 The Baha Boyz break down why expectations are so high for Luka, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the season, including Charles Barkley’s take on LA and Luka’s comments on LeBron. Plus, we debate the NBA’s top two-way players, Ja Morant reportedly locking in for a huge comeback season, Dylan Harper shutting down the Spurs rumors, a potential Domantas Sabonis deal involving the Raptors and Kings, Anthony Davis reportedly seeking a massive extension worth $60–70 million per year, and more of today’s biggest NBA conversations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Kyrie Irving be on the move? Baha Boyz break down the possibility of Kyrie evaluating his future after this season, which teams could make sense if he becomes available, and why NBA stars consistently want to play with Kyrie even while his value seems to be debated by fans. Then we get into Anthony Davis potentially seeking a full extension worth $60–70 million per year and whether he’s still worth that kind of commitment. Plus, Theo Pinson and Charlie Villanueva react to the latest Kawhi Leonard and Clippers saga, the penalties and findings, Kawhi’s fit with the Toronto Raptors, whether Derrick Rose could eventually be forgotten, Ja Morant reportedly preparing for a huge season, Charles Barkley’s expectations for the Lakers, Keep 3 Cut 3, the best All-NBA team and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To The Baha Season 2 starts NOW. 🌊🏀 Baha Boyz are officially back, and there’s plenty to catch up on after the break. Raymond Felton, Theo Pinson, Charlie Villanueva, and Deron Williams return to the Baha to get into Patrick Beverley vs. Michael Beasley, the Nasir Core vs. T.J. McConnell debate, Ben Simmons’ return, whether Derrick Rose will eventually be forgotten by the next generation, and some of the biggest NBA debates they missed while they were away. Plus, Charlie Villanueva opens up about the recent drama, Big Baby, Quince, Ray’s Betr Picks, Keep 3 Cut 3, the best All-NBA team ever and plenty more. And Season 2 means more for the Baha community too... including exclusive members-only streams immediate afterwards; sorry Hong it's time to shave it off lol. 👀 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did the LA Clippers get killed in the Kawhi Leonard trade? 🤯 Baha Boyz break down the latest Kawhi Leonard saga involving Clippers ownership, revisit what Los Angeles gave up to build around Kawhi, and debate how we should look at the move years later. We’re also going back to Kawhi Leonard’s championship run with the Toronto Raptors and asking whether Toronto ultimately got the best version of Kawhi. Plus, Amen Thompson signs a 5-year, $208 million deal, Betr Picks, NBA stars who played with the fewest All-Star teammates, Pick One, the best All-NBA team ever, and some appreciation for the Seven Seconds or Less Phoenix Suns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Jimmy Butler or prime Paul George — who are you choosing? Baha Boyz debate two of the best two-way wings of their generation and decide who they’d rather have when everything is on the line. Then we get into Jalen Brunson and the Knicks, his championship mindset, whether New York can repeat or Philadelphia can knock them off, and how opportunity helped change Brunson’s career. Plus, we break down Jalen Duren’s contract situation, Mike Malone’s coaching style and the value of NBA coaches, Russell Westbrook and Chris Paul’s retirement tour, the best brother duos in NBA history, and our three greatest playoff performers. And of course: building the best All-NBA team ever, showing love to the Seven Seconds or Less Suns, and more unfiltered hoops debates from the Baha Boyz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian JJ Williamson joins To The Baha for the first time 😂🎤 The Baha Boyz sit down with JJ to talk comedy, basketball, his career working with Chris Tucker and opening for Cedric the Entertainer, Johnson Family Vacation, his Mississippi roots, and who he thinks is the best player in the NBA today. Then the basketball debates get going. 👀 Steph Curry and the conversation around ring chasing vs. legacy, DeMar DeRozan potentially heading to Denver, the 2011 NBA Finals and LeBron James, 90s vs. 2000s basketball, plus prime Jimmy Butler vs. prime Paul George. JJ is the first comedian to pull up on the Baha, so you already know this one goes a little differently. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did Jonathan Kuminga make a mistake leaving Golden State for Minnesota? Baha Boyz are back after a few days off, and we're jumping straight into Jonathan Kuminga's move to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Was Minnesota the right situation for Kuminga to finally show what he can really be, or will leaving Steph Curry and the Warriors come back to haunt him? Then we get into Klay Thompson and Draymond Green revealing just how close Klay was to leaving Golden State back in 2019. How different does NBA history look if Klay actually walked away from the Warriors dynasty? Plus, we're settling another basketball argument: Derrick Rose or Jalen Brunson? Peak D-Rose was one of the most explosive point guards we've ever seen, while Brunson has built himself into one of today's elite guards. Who are you taking at their best? And we break down DeMar DeRozan potentially heading to Denver and what his game could add alongside Nikola Jokić and the Nuggets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Harrington joins To The Baha 🔥 16-year NBA veteran pulls up to the studio for a wide-ranging conversation about his basketball journey, life after the league, and his move into media. As one of the few players to make the jump directly from high school to the NBA, Al gives his perspective on whether the prep-to-pro path should return, what it was like watching the Knicks reach the mountaintop as a former Knick, why New Jersey deserves a place in the conversation among America's greatest basketball states, and his time with the legendary “We Believe” Golden State Warriors." Al also gets into his relationship with Reggie Miller, including how his mentor used to stay on him so much that the two nearly fought. 😂 Then Baha Boyz get back to the debates: Who takes the last shot in Philadelphia? Who's the best player at every position? How much does Peyton Watson change Cleveland? What happens next for Denver? And which NBA Draft class is truly the greatest ever? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will we ever see another basketball player like Kyrie Irving?👀 The handle. The footwork. The finishing. The creativity. The ability to make something out of absolutely nothing. Geesh! Kyrie Irving has a skill set that feels almost impossible to duplicate, so the Baha Boyz debate whether we're watching a truly once-in-a-lifetime basketball talent. Where does Kyrie rank among the most skilled players in NBA history? And when the next generation comes along, will anybody actually be able to replicate what makes his game so different? We're also getting into the WNBA GOAT debate, Ja Morant vs. John Stockton, Kevin Durant's thoughts on NBA ring culture, and putting the greatest NBA Draft classes against each other in a tournament-style bracket. Plus, Miami's pursuit of Klay Thompson, the ultimate “Get Me a Stop” defensive lineup, the greatest All-NBA team ever, Seven Seconds or Less Suns appreciation, Jonathan Kuminga, LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards and the latest Basketball Hall of Fame debates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who can draft the 2027 NBA Champions? 🏆👀 Today, the Baha Boyz are putting their basketball knowledge to the test with the To The Baha Draft. Each member of the crew is building their squad with one goal: draft the team most likely to win the 2027 NBA Championship. Who builds the best roster? Who reaches way too early? And which Baha Boy is walking away with the championship? 😂 Drop your winner in the comments. The crew also reacts to Kevin Durant's thoughts on NBA ring culture, builds the ultimate “Get Me a Stop” defensive lineup, debates the greatest All-NBA team ever, gives some love to the legendary Seven Seconds or Less Phoenix Suns, and gets into Jonathan Kuminga's future, LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards and The Athletic's Basketball Hall of Fame tiers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has NBA ring culture officially gotten out of hand? Baha Boyz react to Austin Rivers' comments on how championships have changed the way fans judge individual greatness. Has basketball discourse reached a point where incredible careers get dismissed simply because a player didn't win a ring? And how much should championships actually matter when we're comparing NBA legends? That leads directly into the Basketball Hall of Fame debate. Who's already a lock? Who still has work to do? And are we judging today's stars by the right standards? Plus, the crew gets into LeGM, David Robinson, Dennis Schröder continuing to bounce around the league, Jonathan Kuminga's future, LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards, and some all-time debates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russell Westbrook is officially retiring from the NBA after 18 seasons. 🫡 Y'all already know them Baha Boyz are dedicating today's conversation to one of the most electric, relentless and polarizing superstars basketball has ever seen. Russ walks away as an NBA MVP, nine-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection and the NBA's all-time triple-double leader with 209. From becoming the first player since Oscar Robertson to average a triple-double for an entire season, to his unforgettable years alongside Kevin Durant and James Harden in Oklahoma City, Westbrook changed what we thought was possible from the point guard position. Now comes the conversation about his legacy. Where does Russell Westbrook rank among the greatest point guards ever? Is he the greatest player to never win an NBA championship? How should his historic triple-double run be remembered? What was peak Russ really like? And when he eventually enters the Basketball Hall of Fame, where does his résumé stack up against the game's other legendary guards? We look back at the moments, numbers, teams, criticism and sheer competitiveness that defined one of the most unique careers in NBA history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could Damian Lillard have had the same impact as Steph Curry if he played on those Warriors teams? Baha Boyz jump into the Steph Curry vs. Damian Lillard debate after Jeff Teague argued that Dame could have had a similar impact if their situations were reversed. But how much of the difference comes down to talent, play style, leadership, roster construction and the circumstances each superstar walked into? We also build the greatest All-NBA team ever, put together the ultimate "get me a stop" defensive lineup, and react to The Athletic's NBA Hall of Fame tiers. Plus, the Lakers' massive $12 billion sale, young Warriors talking BIG about Steph's championship chances, Kevin Durant potentially being left off Opening Night and Christmas Day, Norman Powell, Cam Thomas, LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, Luka Dončić and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Ausar Thompson being seriously undervalued by the Detroit Pistons? Baha Boyz break down the latest surrounding Ausar Thompson, his future in Detroit, and reports that his next contract could reach nine figures. How valuable is he to the Pistons' long-term future, and why does it feel like nobody is putting real pressure on Detroit heading into next season? We also get into the San Antonio Spurs staying committed to De'Aaron Fox, Victor Wembanyama saying he could score 100 points, the value of big men in today's NBA, and Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball taking their teams to France. Then the debates get serious: build the ultimate "get me a stop" defensive lineup, construct the best All-NBA team ever, react to Scottie Pippen, discuss Cam Thomas as one of basketball's most gifted scorers, and react to The Athletic's Hall of Fame locks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is really going on between Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum? Baha Boyz break down the latest surrounding the former Celtics teammates, including Jaylen Brown revealing that he and Jayson Tatum haven't spoken and why Brown continues to feel disrespected by how everything went down in Boston. Is this just part of the business, or did the Celtics situation become more personal than anyone realized? Then we head to Golden State. Steph Curry isn't leaving the Warriors, but what exactly does a potential "gap year" mean for the final years of his championship window? Plus, we react to Monta Ellis claiming his Warriors could've won if you swapped him for Steph. We also get into the latest Kawhi Leonard and Clippers situation, Adam Silver and Steve Ballmer, Ausar Thompson's future with the Detroit Pistons, Scottie Pippen, and build our ultimate "get me a stop" defensive squad and best All-NBA team ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are the New York Knicks making a mistake with Karl-Anthony Towns? Baha Boyz get done to business whether KAT is getting the respect he deserves after helping lead the Knicks to one of their best seasons in decades. Should New York commit to him long-term, or are they playing with fire? We also discuss the latest surrounding Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Is Golden State's championship window officially closing, or does Steph still believe another title run is possible? Plus, we react to Joel Embiid's latest post, Bronny James competing for a Lakers roster spot, Jaylen Brown's comments, Bleacher Report's all-time starting lineups, Dillon Brooks' extension, Klay Thompson's next destination, Kawhi Leonard, Kyrie Irving, and whether the Rockets are ready to contend for a championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.