Ric Bucher, NBA insider and Fox Sports NBA analyst

On The Ball with Ric Bucher

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A weekly sports podcast with inside information and one-of-a-kind perspective on the hottest topics and behind-the-scenes happenings from veteran NBA insider, author and TV analyst Ric Bucher. Find all his work at RicBucher.com. Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ric Bucher, NBA insider and Fox Sports NBA analyst

Episodes

Kevin Durant's injury; Curry still the Warriors MVP; & Bucks dispatch the Celtics 09.05.2019 37:54

Ric & Ryan dissect a wild night in the NBA playoffs that saw the Bucks take care of business against the Celtics, and a thrilling Game 5 between Houston & Golden State. The guys discuss Steph's 4th quarter heroics and the impact of KD's injury on game 6 (and possibly 7). They also cover Ric's belief that the Raptors will make the finals, and what will become of the 76ers if they lose this series t...

Nat'l college basketball writer Adam Zagoria on the NCAA corruption trial 08.05.2019 32:16

Ric is joined by Adam Zagoria who writes for Forbes magazine and the New York Times, and is currently in NY covering the NCAA corruption trial. The guys discuss whether big time college coaches and shoe company executives will see any punishment and whether the college programs in question will be forced to change their ways and much more. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate a...

Fmr NFL QB & ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky on the extreme challenges young quarterbacks face in the NFL 07.05.2019 37:36

Ric and Will are joined by former NFL QB turned ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky, who shares tremendous insight on what it's like to be a young QB in the NFL. Dan explains with thoughtful analogies how it's like being dropped into a foreign country and forced to learn a new language to survive. He also gave his thoughts on Josh Rosen's handling of the Kyler Murray pick, and much more. Thanks for listenin...

Blazers-Nuggets exhausting 4OT thriller; Steph's blunder & embarrassing sports moments 06.05.2019 33:26

Ric & Will discuss the Blazers-Nuggets 4OT thriller and the impact of exhaustion on performance. The guys also talked about Steph Curry's missed dunk and their embarrassing sports moments, and much more Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow the show on Twitter @BucherFriends Follow Ric on Twitter @RicBucher Follow Will...

Sixers take a 2-1 lead over Toronto; Is Houston's title window closing? & Is GSW a contender next year if KD leaves? 03.05.2019 29:51

Ric and Ryan are back to break down the 76ers - Raptors series and Toronto's chances of coming back from down 2 games to 1. Also, are the Warriors still a title contender next year if Kevin Durant leaves? And is this year the end of the Houston Rockets championship contention window? Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, and tell a friend. Follow...

Best NBA Playoffs Round 2 matchups ever on paper? & Will lack of depth ultimately take down GSW? 02.05.2019 50:01

Ric and Ryan discuss what Ryan call's the best NBA Playoffs Round 2 matchups ever. Plus, will lack of depth keep the Warriors from the 3-peat? Also, Ryan shares why the Clippers were his favorite team he ever played for, which segways into a conversation about playing sports in front of your parents and then becoming a parent and watching your kids play. Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show...