Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner

LeBron James hoisted the first-ever NBA in-season tournament champion trophy and MVP hardware after 21 years in the league. In a tournament that showed off talent in KD, Giannis, and up-and-comer Tyrese Haliburton, The King STILL shined. Was his path easier or is he just THAT good? And can this kid Haliburton really put the whole city of Indy back on the NBA map? We broke down every aspect of this...

Jayson Tatum joins Point Forward the Podcast this week! Last week, we flew to Boston to talk with the four-time NBA All-Star about growing up in St. Louis, raising his son in the spotlight, and the weight that comes along with wearing a historic Boston franchise across your chest. And for the age of only 25? He’s doing pretty damn good.  Speaking of MVPs, the NBA is heading to Las Vegas this week...

Due to recent headlines, we felt it was only right to sit down with the one and only, Point GOD himself, Chris Paul. We took a deep dive into the NBA and it’s evolution over his nearly two decades as a player on consistently playoff contending teams. From his hate of Golden State, to now playing for them, no stones were left unturned. Not to mention, we get to the bottom of where his bad rep comes...

I’m sure we all witnessed last week what was deemed by media an on-court "celebrity MMA match" (if you will). So it only made sense that we discussed the Warriors playoffs odds this week on top of how the reset of the NBA is shaking out amidst some crazy in-season tournament games.  Most importantly, this week’s show features our interview with Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics and Donovan Mitche...

This past week Andre made headlines as he is stepping up to take the Executive Director role of the NBPA. We dive into what that means as he is the first former athlete to own the title. Speaking of titles…we break down what the hell is going on with the Clippers and who needs to be unlocked in order to see them shine (hint: it’s episode two of the season). And lastly, we sit down with Gilbert Are...

Today's episode is all about that one thing we haven't been able to get away from: the NBA's in-season tournament. We're breaking down what it all really is about and even diving into some betting odds around in-season tournament MVPs and winners. Then, the one and only Matt Barnes just us for a special sit down. And one thing is for sure, this man doesn't back down from a damn thing. From navigat...

The Renaissance Man himself, Dwyane Wade, joins Point Forward again with some new business to discuss. Not only does Wade break down the lessons of becoming an entrepreneur, but how the same lessons and drive from on the court led him here: Your people mean everything.   Before we started taking notes from the OG himself, we had to address recent news of NBA Expansion…and just why the hell Columbu...

PJ Tucker has often let his game do the talking but today, he’s come to really show ya’ll what it’s taken to get to this point. From the wild 2018 Western Conference Finals series against Kevin Durant and Steph Curry’s Warriors, to his Shawn Marion Jordan 5 PE’s (that Shawn Marion doesn’t even have himself!), PJ did not hold back.  Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Pa...

Andre Iguodala sits down with former teammate, Evan Turner, and formally announces his retirement. The two reflect on Andre's journey from draft night surprise, Allen Iverson mentorship, his year of splurging, getting “robbed” in the dunk contest, to ultimately becoming a Finals MVP. Follow Point Forward on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and YouTube. Part of SB Nation and the Vox Media Podcast Network...

Over the course of the past two years, NBA Finals MVP Andre Iguodala and his former teammate, collegiate Player of the Year Evan Turner, have recorded over 50 podcasts—featuring A-list guests with conversations focused on business, culture, and sports—as co-hosts of Point Forward. The unabashed duo, who are blossoming off-the-court and well-known for their various business ventures, are returning...

Welcome to this week's episode: the Season Finale of Point Forward! Get ready for an action-packed show as co-hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER dive into the best moments of the NBA season, including discussions about the Denver Nuggets and dynasties, LeBron James and GOATs, and the Sacramento Kings and chess moves. Andre and Evan, two basketball players of note with enviable off-court resumes...

It’s not often you get to hear from one of the best to ever do it. But that’s what we have this week, as ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER sat down with hoops legend SUE BIRD. The recently-retired Bird reflected on her two decades in the WNBA, shared stories about lessons learned at UConn, and even given Andre a little advice on life after Plus, Sue – who almost has too many titles to count, between...

Right after the buzzer sounded on Game 1 of the NBA Finals, ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER sat down to give their analysis of the game and the series between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. They talk about Nikola Jokic’s performance, the Heat’s shooting woes, and Aaron Gordon’s strong showing. They also share what it’s like playing in Denver as a road team dealing with the altitude change, and...

There’s a reason that RICK RUBIN has earned a reputation as one of music’s most talented, savvy and trusted producers over the last four decades: He’s thoughtful, insightful, inquisitive and self-assured. That much is clear throughout his wide-ranging conversation with Point Forward co-hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER. Rubin — who has worked with everyone from Run-DMC and LL Cool J to Jay Z an...

There’s no guest this week, but co-hosts ANDRE IGUODALA AND EVAN TURNER still have plenty to talk about. To kick things off, Andre explains the meaning behind his cryptic “No.” tweet (0:35) and how it ties in to the new Tupac documentary “Dear Mama.” Then Evan and Andre share their thoughts on the Ja Morant situation (7:25) before getting into the impact of Fanatics’ deal to buy PointsBet (12:48)...

You don’t always end where you start. For proof, look no further than TODD PEDERSEN. The founder of Vivint Smart Home, Inc. joins Point Forward hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER to walk through his surprising journey, from growing up as one of eleven in a small town in Idaho, to founding a multi-billion dollar company. There were plenty of stops along the way, though, from a mission to the Domi...

Not many people who never laced up and stepped between the lines have had as big an impact on the NBA as RICK WELTS. The longtime executive, who has been associated with the league in one way or another for half a century, sat down with Point Forward hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER for an interview recorded during All-Star Weekend – an event he was instrumental in creating – to share his weal...

How do you grow up in a town with just over a thousand people, and still get your name on the map? Look no further than DEAN WADE, who joins ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER to walk through how he rose from a small town to become Mr. Basketball in Kansas and, eventually, land on an NBA roster. But it wasn’t a straight line up. Despite earning First Team All-Big 12 honors twice, Wade went undrafted b...

MIKAL BRIDGES grew up in Philadelphia watching ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER hoop for his hometown Sixers. Now, he’s joining Point Forward’s co-hosts to walk them through how that local middle schooler became a rising star for the Brooklyn Nets. Mikal goes deep on his journey, including: Leading Villanova to two national championships; helping morph the Phoenix Suns into a contender; what he lear...

This week, Golden State Warriors guard DONTE DIVINCENZO joins POINT FORWARD co-hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER for a revelatory and wide-ranging convo. Donte talks about growing up playing soccer in Delaware, what it’s like to be a white NBA player and the dark place he went to following an injury early in his career. He also gets into why Steph Curry is “different,” how Steve Kerr gave him c...

In a business-first conversation in New York City with Point Forward hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER, National Basketball Players Association Executive Director TAMIKA TREMAGLIO discusses the ongoing Collective Bargaining negotiations in real time. Before the conversation with Tremaglio, TURNER and long-time NBPA Vice President IGUODALA kick off the show with some quick and insightful takes o...

In a humorous and insightful conversation in Los Angeles with Point Forward’s EVAN TURNER, Los Angeles Lakers rising star Austin Reaves details his shocking rise from tiny Newark, Arkansas, to the NBA’s highest-profile franchise. Before the conversation with Reaves, Point Forward co-hosts TURNER and ANDRE IGUODALA kick off the show by going deep on hip-hop’s 50th birthday. The duo, who are both fr...

In a fascinating conversation with the podcast’s first-ever guest from the world of art, Point Forward co-hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER welcome LOUIS DE GUZMAN to the show. After a perfectly March topics session that hits on the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments with some financial (hi, SVB) and film talk mixed in, the hosts welcome De Guzman, a Chicagoland native who has done collabs with...

In a fresh interview recorded just hours before the 2023 NBA All-Star Game tipped off in Salt Lake City, UT, Point Forward co-hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER welcome Utah Jazz forward LAURI MARKKANEN to the show. After a super timely topics conversation in which the co-hosts talk through the current business of the NBA as it relates to the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns sales, Regional Spor...

In another fascinating episode recorded mostly at NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, Point Forward co-hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER welcome UFC Light Heavyweight champion JAMAHAL HILL to the show. After a lively weekly topics discussion that touches on the incredible streaks Dame Lillard and Caitlin Clark are on, the state of the LIV and PGA golf Tours and Michael B. Jordan’s recent re...