Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner

This week Andre & Evan kick off the show examining leaked trade rumors and discussing the rumor around Kevin Durant's potential trade to the Celtics and Kyler Murray's reported contractual obligations (0:59), after which the guys have a spirited debate about which team would win a match up between the 1996 Chicago Bulls & the 2017 Golden State Warriors (18:23). Later in the Guns & Butter segment,...

This week Andre & Evan recap the ESPYs in LA in all of its Warriors-laden glory (1:00). Later Juan Soto is the topic for Guns & Butter as the guys analyze just what would possess someone to turn down a $440 million dollar contract (9:46). Andre & Evan shout out Desus & Mero as the duo split up (20:30) and finally, Ben Mathurin joins the show to talk about his origins in basketball, hoops influence...

We have been celebrating the Warriors all summer and this week is no different. Andre & Evan kick off the show by recapping their recent trip to NBA Summer League in Las Vegas and asking, "Does Summer League even matter anymore?" Later Andre & Evan debate T-Pain's commentary about whether Tupac would be a top emcee in today's music. And for the Guns & Butter segment, Andre explains the recent merg...

As we proceed to celebrate Warriors season, Andre & Evan discuss all things Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving (1:05) . Later the topic of conversation shifts to Nick Kyrgios and the psychology of trash talk in the NBA as compared to tennis (15:49). Then for the Guns & Butter segment, Andre dives deep into the impact that the massive decline in value of cryptocurrency has had on Black investors (25:59)....

It's still Warriors season on Point Forward as Andre & Evan talk trade deadlines and discuss all of the free agency moves that have been happening around the league. Later the man, the myth, the legend Klay Thompson joins the show to talk about the championship parade, the long journey back from injury, his love for boating despite losing his favorite captain's hat, "Game 6 Klay" vs "China Klay" a...

It's Warriors week! Andre & Evan, discuss the long road to the Warrior's fourth championship and all of the wrong takes people have about Stephen Curry's game and why Andre defends it so fiercely (1:18). Also, Andre Iguodala & Evan Turner are joined by championship coach Steve Kerr. Topics include: Thoughts on this 4th championship for the Warriors and why he thinks it's their "most unlikely" chip...

This week, Andre & Evan talk fake Klay Thompson's being banned (1:04) and Jack Del Rio's "Dust Up" commentary (6:02). Later we venture into the crypto space and discuss coinbase laying off 18% of its workforce (24:32), the movie Hustle putting ball players to work (29:26) and finally Chris Webber asks the cryptic question "Is Draymond Green the Wes Welker of the NBA?" (41:05) Learn more about your...

Andre and Evan double up on episodes this week as Andre shares his thoughts heading into Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Celtics (1:07). Afterward, they talk Guns & Butter with a special focus on LeBron James and his newly minted status as the first active basketball player to make $1 billion (6:04). Later Andre discusses the Saudi-backed LIV golf tour and the effects it will have on the cult...

We're back! Live from Boston Evan & Andre took to Twitter Spaces Wednesday night to recap the 2022 NBA Finals Game 3 against the Celtics. They talk about staying focused and drowning out the outside noise. Remaining confident given that the Warriors have been in this situation before, BUT also finding a healthy amount of desperation. The discuss Draymond and their own roles as being a part of the...

Andre hustled home immediately after the Game 1 loss to the Celtics to recap with Evan last night! They chat about Andre's first game back from injury being an NBA Finals game, the mental toughness required to absorb a Game 1 loss, and discuss just how real momentum actually is. (1:08) They also take time out to touch on Phil Knight's bid to purchase the Portland Trailblazers (22:30), and go deep...

Andre and Evan kick off the show by taking a closer look at Patrick Beverly, his recent appearance on ESPN, his commentary on Chris Paul, and just who should be authorized to speak as an expert on Basketball (1:27). The guys transition to their guns & butter segment as Andre describes a bear market and just how it affects society around us (9:42). Next, the guys pay tribute to Virgil Abloh as they...

We're back again with another Point Forward live! This time we took to Twitter Spaces with the homie Jordan Poole to recap Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. Jordan also waxes poetic about his sense of style and his dedication to being himself, his journey through the G-League, dealing the spotlight of the NBA, and the legacy he wants to leave behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Fresh on the heels of a game 3 playoff win against the Mavericks, Andre & Evan chop it up with Kevon Looney. The three chat about Looney's journey to the spotlight, his off the court interests, overcoming health challenges, his thoughts on the James Wiseman situation, and Andrew Wiggins' poster against Luka Doncic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Andre & Evan are on their own as they tackle the most pressing question on the minds of all NBA fans... Who are the GWOATS? (1:12). Afterward, they discuss NBA censorship (33:10), racist fans (41:35), and how European soccer leagues have created a blueprint for athlete empowerment (33:10). Finally, Andre & Evan review Yasiin Bey & Talib Kweli's album No Fear of Time and talk about owners...

This week, Andre and Evan recap game 5 between the Warriors and Grizzlies through the lens of the NBA brotherhood and the growing audacity of fans (0:40), talk about Kendrick Lamar's latest single (5:04) and discuss the pros and cons of Laremy Tunsil's attempt to turn his infamous gas mask video into an NFT (10:12). Later, businessman and Utah Jazz owner, Ryan Smith joins the show live from the Si...

This week, Andre and Evan recap the first two games of the playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzles. They analyze the Draymond's ejection, Gary Payton II's elbow injury, and the ways they believe that the NBA has manufactured a rivalry between the two teams that in some ways is not good for the game as a whole (0:37). The NFL Draft becomes a topic of conversation a...

This week Andre and Evan talk best teammates (0:40), share stories from their early careers playing together in Philadelphia (9:07), discuss the increased power of social media as a negotiation tool for athletes (17:17) and share their thoughts on the recent announcement that Elon Musk plans to purchase Twitter (29:18). Later Jrue Holiday joins the show to talk about the unbreakable bond he establ...

Andre & Evan kick things off by sharing stories on the most ridiculous purchases they witnessed by a teammate (0:30) followed by an in-depth discussion breaking down the true cost of being an athlete and the struggles younger players have with financial literacy (2:56). Later, they dive into the crypto space and discuss the nuances of fan involvement in team ownership (13:29). Finally, the guys ch...

Andre & Evan kick off the show by discussing the pros & cons of publicly and privately funded sports stadiums (00:40). Later they argue the difference between playing a sport vs performing an activity (11:24) before detailing the experience of Augusta and attending the Masters (13:53). The guys talk coach Mike Krzyzewski and Duke's history as America's college basketball team and everything that c...

Andre and Evan reflect on the global changes being caused by the rise of crypto as they discuss the success of Ukrainian NFTs documenting the war with Russia (0:34). They both challenge the idea that analysts think momentum isn’t real (8:06) and take an in-depth look at the rise of social media platform Buzzer (19:20) and its effect on so-called sports “experts”. Michael Rubin joins the show the t...

Andre & Evan debate the ups and downs of tanking (or trusting "the process") (0:31) and Sports Illustrated senior writer and author Chris Herring join the guys as they kickoff their New Amendment Book Club with a discussion of Chris' book Blood in the Garden which details the inner workings of the New York Knicks in the 1990s. They get into detail about the trailblazing journey of Pat Riley into a...

Andre and Evan sound off on Alexander Ovechkin, Vasiliy Lomachenko & and Britney Griner as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues finding athletes caught in the middle (0:32). Andre and Evan argue whether the NBA replay system helps or hinders the game as the final seconds of games start to take upwards of 30 mins to play out in real-time(9:30). Andre explains the values of the metavers...

Andre and Evan compare money to fame to see which reigns supreme (0:33). Afterward, they discuss the James Harden/Ben Simmons trade and the misperceptions lurking behind both of their images (9:20). Finally Isiah Thomas stops by to drop off a bag full of gems including what needs to be done to preserve the game, his absence from the Dream Team and the alternative history told about Michael Jordan'...

Andre and Evan examine Kyrie’s game and discuss the idea that there are only ever 5 real superstars in the NBA at any given time (0:36). Andre breaks down athletes taking bitcoin salaries (14:41). And the Point God Stephen Curry joins the show to talk about what motivates him, how humility fuels his superpower and the perks and disadvantages of being the face of the league (24:34).  Learn more abo...

Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner are great friends. They’re also former NBA teammates whose versatility on the court endowed them with the nontraditional position that also happens to be the title of this podcast. But that’s not all. Extend those gifts off the court and you’ll find two truth-tellers who keep their finger on the pulse of sports, business, and culture. Each week join in as they unleas...