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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 577 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BasketballFootballSports | |||

In this double-shot episode of On The Ball with Ric Bucher, Ric takes on two of the NBA’s most emotionally charged debates:
Is Steve Kerr really holding the Golden State Warriors back — and why has championship-or-bust become the only standard by w... more
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In this episode, Ric dives deep into why calling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a “free-throw merchant” is one of the dumbest narratives in the league right now — and how it’s oversh... more
In this episode of On The Ball, Ric Bucher delivers one of his most detailed breakdowns yet on the state of the Los Angeles Lakers, the viral moment that exposed LeBron James’ disconnect, and why their chemistry is quietly fraying beneath the surface... more
In this episode of On The Ball with Ric Bucher, Ric dissects the rumor of renewed future trade talks between two struggling teams, the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings, that would involve Jonathan Kuminga, Buddy Hield and Moses Moody for Ki... more
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Darn near every episode is LeBron and Warriors centric. Unfortunately, my last basketball podcast has steadily diminished and is now unrecognizable.
I love Ric’s decidedly non-hot-take style. The world would be a much better place if all media folks thought before they spoke. Keep it up, Ric.
Have always enjoyed Bucher for decades but podcasts is an even better way to get his opinions! Maybe the only mainstream media member who gives Kobe fair coverage would love to see Ric have a bigger presence on fox as well and longer episodes!
It sounds like ric is reading to you a column for 30 minutes, trashing De’Aaron Fox. It is hard to listen to.
We listen to this pod to escape the Nick Wrights and Bill Simmons of this world. Not to hear Bucher hash out his disagreements with what they have said. Feels like personal beef and really kills the tone of this pod.
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This weekly sports podcast features insights and analysis from a seasoned NBA insider and analyst, who discusses a range of topics revolving around basketball and the NBA. Episodes often include reflections on player performances, trade rumors, and the evolving dynamics of various teams, highlighted by engaging discussions around prominent players and games. The content tends to blend in-depth sports analysis with real-time reactions to critical developments in the NBA, creating a timely and thought-provoking listening experience.
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