Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles

This week we got a legend on the pod as Hall of Famer Alex English joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. One of the best players in Nuggets history looks back on his journey in South Carolina, growing up in a segregated South, staying home in Colombia for college, and setting all the Gamecock records. He talks about what the draft process was like in the ’70s, finally landing in Denver after not playing in his early seasons, and how it felt to become one of the best players in the league. We got one of the most underrated players ever — tune in!  1. Choosing to stay home and going to South Carolina for college (9:50) 2. Draft process in the 70’s, getting picked by the Bucks (15:19)  3. Going to the Pacers, starting to get real minutes (20:39) 4. Getting traded to Denver, becoming an all star (22:51)  5. Losing in the Conference Finals to Magic and the Lakers in 1985 (30:55) 6. Thoughts on Nikola Jokic and his dominance (32:30)  7. Having one of the greatest retro jerseys ever (35:39)  About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads:  Subscribe on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@knuckleheadspodcastTPT/featured] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/knuckleheadspodcast/?hl=en] Follow on  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Knuckleheadspod/]

This week we got a Chicago hooper on the show, first team All-D, and the Grindfather — Tony Allen joins Knuckleheads. TA sits down to discuss his journey: dropping out of high school, figuring it out in Chicago and finding his way to Oklahoma State. Tony looks back on getting drafted by the Celtics, winning a championship with the Big 3 in 2008, and moving on to Memphis. He talks about those legendary Grizzlies teams and what it was like to become one of the best defenders in the league. TA a real one. Tune in!  1. Growing up in Chicago, dropping out of high school but meeting Will Bynum and going to Crane (7:30) 2. Getting to Oklahoma State after Juco, dominating there (30:20) 3. Draft process, getting taken by the Celtics (42:30) 4. Becoming one of the best defenders in the league, learning from Paul Pierce (54:00)  5. Boston forming the Big 3, winning the NBA Finals in 2008 (1:02:35) 6. Celtics-Lakers rivalry, being tasked with guarding Kobe (1:16:56)  7. Going to the Memphis Grizzlies, teaming up with Z-Bo (1:24:22) 8. Becoming the Grindfather, getting All-Defense after All-Defense (1:29:25) About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads:  Subscribe on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@knuckleheadspodcastTPT/featured] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/knuckleheadspodcast/?hl=en] Follow on  Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Knuckleheadspod/]

If you didn’t tap in yesterday, now’s the time! The guys break down Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami and the Heat’s strong performance. They dive into the Rockets’ hot streak and the Celtics making their final push before playoffs. Plus, Q and D send prayers up for Dame and Juju. Don’t miss! About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads:  Subscribe on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@knuckleheadspodcastTPT/featured] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/knuckleheadspodcast/?hl=en] Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Knuckleheadspod/]

This week we’re joined by none other than Rudy Gay! The guys take it all the way back to those legendary Nike Camps and AAU tournaments, dig into Rudy’s early years making an impact in Memphis and learn about the advice Kobe gave Rudy after his Achilles injury. Tune in for a great conversation with a true hooper! 1. Growing up in Brooklyn and Maryland, looking up to Melo (2:40) 2. The importance of Rudy’s Nike Camp, choosing UConn, NCAA Tournament experience (13:45) 3. Getting traded on draft night, the Z-Bo effect in Memphis (39:20) 4. Injury during contract year, 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Rudy’s favorite dunks of his career (1:05:21) About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads:  Subscribe on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@knuckleheadspodcastTPT/featured] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/knuckleheadspodcast/?hl=en] Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Knuckleheadspod/]

The West is getting wild as five games separates the 2 seed and the 8 seed, and we’re back with another Tap In to discuss it all! Q and D touch on the Warriors’ impressive win over the Bucks — without Steph — as well as the Clippers’ takedown of the Cavs. The guys get into where they think the Western standings will land, while hoping that the East stays put as it is now. They bring up the MVP debate and why Joker is making this conversation a whole lot harder than expected. Tap In!  About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads:  Subscribe on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@knuckleheadspodcastTPT/featured] Follow on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/knuckleheadspodcast/?hl=en] Follow on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Knuckleheadspod/]