This week, we're joined by the one and only DeMarcus "BOOGIE" Cousins! The guys delve into Boogie's rise to high school hoops stardom and his decision to follow Coach Calipari to Kentucky. The four-time NBA All-Star reflects on his tenure with the Kings as well as the potential of that 2018 Pelicans squad with Rondo and AD. To cap it off, Boogie shares what it means to continue playing for the love of the game today and why he has fully embraced overseas basketball. Don't miss out on this episode — tune in! Mobile, Alabama, picking up basketball in 7th grade, the pros and cons of HS success ..read more

This week we got a former No. 1 overall pick and Wizard great, John Wall, with Q and D on Knuckleheads. The five-time NBA All-Star looks back on being the top player in the country in high school, choosing Kentucky to play with Coach Calipari, and the origin of the John Wall dance. He talks about playing with Gilbert Arenas as his vet, balling out with the Wizards, and teaming up with Bradley Beal. John Wall, a real hooper’s hooper — tune in!  Being the no. 1 recruit in high school (3:02) Deciding to go play for Coach Cal at Kentucky (5:27) Being on a stacked Wildcats team with DeMa ..read more

We got a back-to-back NCAA champion on the pod, as the newest Trail Blazer, Donovan Clingan, joins Q and D for another draft week special. The 7' 2" Bristol native looks back on growing up as a UCONN fan, then going on to win there — and looks forward to taking on Nikola Jokic and other bigs in the league. Rip City, get ready for your newest big man. Tune in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

Draft week continues on and we got the No. 4 overall pick and new Spur, Stephon Castle on the show. Q and D talk with the national champion about his draft experience, his thoughts on Coach Hurley turning down the Lakers job, and who he’s trying to go at in the league. San Antonio got a winner — tune in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

We got a Knuckleheads and KG Certified crossover for draft week! The number 5 overall pick, Ron Holland, joined Q, D, and Kevin Garnett leading up to the draft. The Pistons new forward talks about his draft process, the G league ignite experience, and who he’s looking forward to going up against the most in the NBA. From the Classic Car Club in Manhattan, tune in!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more

And that’s a wrap! The Celtics are your 2024 NBA Champs. Shoutout to Jayson Tatum repping The Lou, as well as to Jaylen Brown’s MVP performance. Q and D break down the Celtics historic run, look back on what the Mavs accomplished, and commend the Celtics for their total team effort. Also, shoutout to Al Horford for finally getting it done. Boston is back on top. 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 brut ..read more

Chi-Town stand up! The long-awaited collaboration is here as Knuckleheads joined All the Smoke, last week live on location from Chicago. Q, D, Matt and Stak share stories about Chicago hoops, Michael Jordan, and Kobe. They answer fan questions from the crowd and Q reps his hometown the only way he knows how! Tune 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 s ..read more

Game 3 of the NBA finals is TONIGHT, as Boston takes a 2–0 lead into Dallas. Q and D break down what the Mavs need to do to get this series back on track. They look to Kyrie to step up if Dallas is going to have a chance, and commend the Celtics on their intensity on the defensive side of the ball. Q thinks Jayson Tatum is bound to have a 30-to-40-point game and D believes the Mavs are going to get back in this series. We’re getting down to the wire. Tap in!  About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they ..read more

It’s NBA Finals week and we got the longest tenured assistant coach in the league on to talk shop. Mavs’ coach Darrell Armstrong joins Q and D to break it all down. Darrell discusses his journey from undrafted to playing overseas to having a 13-year NBA career. He talks about transitioning from player to coach, what it’s been like working with Luka and Kyrie, and how much he respects J Kidd. Darrell’s story is one of a kind and now he’s in the Magic Hall of Fame and coaching in the NBA Finals — tune in!  Growing up not playing organized basketball, getting into it late in high school (6 ..read more

Yo yo yo! We’re back with an NBA Finals preview before tonight’s big Game 1 between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. Q and D get into the key defensive matchups in this series and the pivotal role each team’s superstars will have in giving their team a fighting chance at the title. Tap in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information ..read more