Buckets Boards & Blocks

Christine Williamson of ESPN has carved out a special place in the digital media world. Her distinctive "Bald Girl" look is unique and a source of real pride. But it's her intelligence and sharp opinions that grab your attention. In this discussion with Monica and King, Christine shares her story, sounds off on life during the pandemic, and even joins in on the always exciting … [Read more...] about “It’s The Bald Girl” (Christine Williamson) of ESPN on her Adventures in Digital Media

The Baylor Bears are ranked #2 in the preseason men's college basketball poll and their head coach Scott Drew joins Monica McNutt and King McClure on this week's Buckets, Boards, & Blocks. Coach Drew took over a program in shambles back in 2003, but has led it to the highest level of NCAA basketball over the past 17 seasons. This year's team is on the short list of championship … [Read more...] about Baylor Men’s Basketball Head Coach Scott Drew

LeBron James was already on the short list of the best NBA players of all time. After leading his third franchise to a championship, has he reached the top of the list? How does he compare to Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, and others? Monica McNutt, King McClure, and Bruce Bernstein examine all of the candidates, make the case for … [Read more...] about The GOAT Rubric: Where LeBron James ranks among the best NBA players of all time

Monica and King are joined by producer Bruce to break down how the Lakers took a 3-1 lead over the Heat. Monica and King give love to Sue Bird and the Seattle Storm, the new WNBA Champions. We present the first #BBB Bubble Awards where Monica and King choose winners in some categories that no other podcast would dare touch. And finally, the always controversial "Who's Trippin," … [Read more...] about Perfect Storm in Seattle, Lakers on the Verge, the #BBB Awards, & Who’s Trippin’

The Lakers crushed the Heat in Game #1 and Miami lost PG Goran Dragic, so can the battered Heat bounce back and make it a series? Monica previews the WNBA Finals between Seattle and Las Vegas. Liz Cambage does a racy photo shoot, Mark Cuban tries to rescue a "down and out" former player, and King and Monica tell us "Who's Trippin?" … [Read more...] about NBA Finals Game #1 Recap, WNBA Finals Preview, Mark Cuban lends a hand, & “Who’s Trippin?”

Erica L. Ayala is a journalist and podcaster covering the WNBA. Monica & Erica discuss the W playoffs and the impact of female athletes on current societal issues. King McClure is on the inactive list this week but Bruce Bernstein fills in. Monica & Bruce break down Wednesday's Celtics/Heat game 4 and preview Thursday's game 4 between the Lakers and Nuggets. Monica dedicates … [Read more...] about Celtics/Heat Game 4 Breakdown, Lakers/Nuggets Game 4 preview, and Erica L. Ayala on the WNBA

Monica McNutt and King McClure discuss the shocking meltdown of the LA Clippers in the NBA Playoffs. King takes Kawhi Leonard to task for the collapse and suggests that he is overrated based on his analysis of how the Raptors continued to do well in his absence while the Clippers were .... still the Clippers when it came to playoff frustration. Minneapolis native Lea B. Olsen … [Read more...] about Clippers Collapse, Kawhi Overrated? “Who’s Trippin?” & WNBA Playoff talk with Lea B. Olsen from the Minnesota Lynx

Boston tried to make the Raptors extinct in game 6, but the defending champs are a gritty bunch. The Miami Heat took down the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks and their bilingual Spanish language play by play man Jose Paneda shares the secrets to their success and shares his own story. Also, Monica McNutt & King McClure analyze what The Greek Freak needs to do in order to make the … [Read more...] about Toronto hangs in, Playoff Rondo, and Jose Paneda on the Red Hot Heat

Gene Wang of the Washington Post joins Monica McNutt and King McClure for a discussion of the life and legacy of legendary former Georgetown head coach John Thompson, who passed away on August 30th at the age of 78. Gene covered Georgetown basketball for the Post and Monica played for the Hoyas. Both knew "Big John" very well and share some personal memories. Also, Monica and … [Read more...] about Remembering Legendary Georgetown Coach John Thompson & NBA Playoff Analysis

George Floyd's killing at the hands of law enforcement triggered a national reckoning about race at the end of May. And on Sunday, another African American man named Jacob Blake was shot in his back seven times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Led by Wisconsin's own basketball team: the Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA hit the brakes on the playoffs and the basketball world is figuring … [Read more...] about Monica & King discuss Jacob Blake’s killing and the ripple effect on the NBA and society plus Stephanie Ready from TNT