Baseline 2 Baseline with Alister and Orane

Episode 23 - What Can The Spurs Do To Dethrone Thunder?; Do We Owe Knicks An Apology?; Where Will LeBron Play Next Season?

Recently minted 2-time MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander and the Thunder are getting battle-tested in the Western Conference Finals against the other MVP-Finalist, Victor Wembanyama. Leading their series 2-1, the Thunder have the momentum to push the Spurs to the brink of elimination, in an already impressive postseason. Can the Spurs neutralise SGA? Can Wemby prove that he's ready for a ring NOW!? Next we talk about the New York Knicks and their also impressive postseason! After a somewhat underwhelming regular season, it's time to ask...Are the Knicks owed a massive apology? They're leading the postseason field in a number of significant categories and Mike Brown seems to have found the formula to propel them to their first Finals since 1999. Can they get there against the Cavaliers and further, can they win it all? And lastly, we discuss the ever-present, self-titled "King" as we weigh up the best options for LeBron James to sign with, if he doesn't retire before next season. With a lot of familiar trade names on the market expect to court the all-time great, where do Alister and Orane think he should go? More importantly, where do you think he should sign next? Or is it time, like a lot of people are saying, for LeBron to hang up #23? Next, coincidentally on Episode 23!

Episode 22 - Interview with NBA and International Pro: Kimani Ffriend

We bagged a 6’11, 220lb Pro who gave us one of our most insightful interviews yet! Former NBA Player and International veteran, Kimani Ffriend joined the programme to give us some REAL behind the scenes insights into what it takes to be an NBA player but also from the unique perspective of one who had a career that was unfortunately cut short by injuries.A college standout from Jamaica and draft prospect in 2001, Kimani was plagued by injuries in his NBA career which led to him going undrafted to the Miami Heat and then subsequently having stints with the Hawks, Kings, Clippers and Grizzlies, before becoming a Champion and MVP in the former D-League, Adriatic League, Jamaica Senior Team and Serbia! With an amazing list of team experiences that spanned almost all continents in the world and some of the most competitive Leagues that are not the NBA, Kimani was a great listen with his stories and insight from his career and what he prefers from todays stars. Hint – Victor Wembanyama and prototypes like him in size and skill is a great portion of the interview!Stay tuned and enjoy this chat with a real pros-pro! A Ffriend who became a friend! Kimani Ffriend, up next on Episode 22!

Episode 21: Should Warriors Move on From Kerr?; Outcome of Rockets-Lakers Affect KD or LeBron More?; (Delayed) Playoff Predictions.

In this delayed broadcast, due to prioritising thepublishing of Megan Nestor’s interview, we discussed 3 interesting topics that have lasted and remain relevant during the Playoffs so far. First we discussed the Golden State Warriors upcoming decision on Head Coach Steve Kerr’s future with the franchise. After their elimination from the Play-In Tournament by the Pheonix Suns, the Warriors have been in a state of uncertainty, wondering whether Kerr would return to coach the team.Alister and Orane discuss the pros and cons of him staying and whether or not he should return to the helm. Next, Alister and Orane discussed the first round match-upof the Lakers and Rockets and what the outcome would do to the legacies of LeBron James and Kevin Durant respectively. The superstars are at advanced stages of their fading careers and Alister and Orane believed that the outcome of thisseries could have an equally weighty impact on their legacies, depending on who won or lost. And finally the guys went through their Playoff brackets to discuss who they believed would advance in the Playoffs. Disappointingly, Alister’s choice for champion this season was eliminated, was his rationale for them as his choiceunderstood and we all see how far their picks go, as the Playoffs continue! All this and more in Episode 21!

Exclusive Interview with Chicago Sky Forward, Megan Nestor

...And at Forward, the 6’3 phenom from Canaries, Saint Lucia…Playing with #20 for the Chicago Sky, Megan Nestor! The introduction that will be heard by the world really soonas Megan develops her career in the WNBA. Megan joined us on this extremely special episode to: * Discuss her upbringing and start in sport with Netballwhere she became a local and regional standout and MVP. Under the direction of her Head Coach, Shem Maxwell, Megan experimented with basketball at the Winward Island games and took off from there. * We discussed her time in College in the US whereshe became a supremely dominant player, breaking several school records between Wayland Baptist and the University of North Texas. All this then culminated ina game that rang out and solidified her as a pro talent. * Becoming ONLY the 3rd woman in NCAA history to record a 30-30 game! * We discuss that fateful night against TexasSouthern and are also joined by surprise guest Glen “Kala” Guiste, the President of Saint Lucia basketball. * We close off the episode as well discussingMegan’s goals for the upcoming WNBA season; her desire to help inspire young girls in Saint Lucia and the Caribbean region; her becoming an NBA2K player on thepopular video game franchise and wishing her the best on her pro basketball journey! It’s a truly inspiring conversation and we hope you enjoyand share far and wide! All this and more on Baseline 2 Baseline with Alister and Orane!

Episode 20 - The 76ers Need To Move On From Embiid; Analysing Stephen A. Smith and Steph's Decision!

Episode 20 gave us a wide range of topics that go from 94 feet to outside the lines! First we discuss the 76ers and the new now new unfortunate circumstances circulating (AGAIN) around Joel Embiid and his having to get an emergency appendectomy, forcing him out of the Sixers lineup to start the post season. Should the 76ers continue to hinge their future and success on the often injured Embiid? Or is it time to "End the Process?" Secondly Alister raised an unusual topic to focus on a media member in that of Stephen A Smith. Having acknowledged his outsized impact on the industry and someone both himself and Orane admire and look up, they discuss whether Stephen A. is right to be in constant media battles with ex-players and media peers and appearing sometimes as "petty" as he does. However, Orane makes a big point that as a reporter, Stephen A. HAS to do his job and present the facts, no matter who likes it or not! And lastly, we discuss Steph Curry's impending decision. What's that you ask? Is he leaving the Warriors? Obviously not! His Sneaker Free Agency is coming to an end, signalled by the massive 70+ shoe auction he's conducting with auction house Sotheby's to sell off some of his game worn and tunnel-walk shoes which took the NBA season by storm! Which brand do you think Steph should sign with? Find out who Alister and Orane think it should be! Episode 20 OUT NOW!