Ask Isaiah Presents: The GrAE Area

In this episode, I sit down with Frank Teah and we discuss the fallout from the 4-Team Mega Trade that was centered around James Harden going to the Brooklyn Nets. What are the ramifications for the rest of the Eastern Conference? Can the highly explosive trio of Harden, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving coexist? We discuss all of this and so much more.

In this episode, I sit down with Frank Teah to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers potential to repeat in a Covid-19 Bubble free NBA. What Formidable foes stand in the way of LeBron collecting ring number five and who can have a breakout season to change the trajectory of a playoff contender

In recent weeks many have discussed Rudy Gobert's massive contract extension with the Utah Jazz. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year has proven to be very impactful for a perennial playoff contender, but his flaws are extensive and have drawn criticism from fans and pundits all over about his influence on the Jazz Championship ceiling. Hall of Fame Center, Shaquille O'Neal has entered his hat in the ring of piling on a bit too much. We discuss Shaq's history of bullying modern era bigs and how he may be out of touch with the modern era's evolution at his position.

In this episode, I sit down with Frank Teah to discuss the transcendent career of LeBron James on his 36th Birthday. Throughout his 18 year career, he has had to stand in the eye of the storm and achieve at the highest of standards while being near perfect. Along the way, he's changed the game, shifted the narrative toward player empowerment, and staked his claim as an exceptional businessman and Icon. We discuss his legacy and how long he can continue this run into the twilight of a storied career.

In this episode, I sit down with Ronnie Love, an amateur heavyweight boxer from the Bronx. Love's enthusiasm for the sweet science has not only led him inside the ring but also to giving back to future generations in the fight game. Along the way, we also break down the Exhibition fights between Mike Tyson & Roy Jones, Nate Robinson, and Jake Paul, Errol Spence and Danny Garcia.

In this interview, I sit down with Donte Greene, a well-traveled hooper out of Baltimore Maryland. We discuss his journey to the NBA and his international career. Along the way, he breaks down the impact his mother had on his game, maximizing opportunity, playing for legendary coach Jim Boeheim and so much more.

In this interview, I sit down with Marcus Stout from Southfield Michigan. The 6'4 combo guard used supreme shooting skills to establish an outstanding career at Detroit Renaissance High School, Fordham University, and Internationally. Now he's transitioned into a player development where he's paying it forward, sharing the lessons he's learned to help make future hoopers better. Check out his story

In this interview, I sit down with Shorts and Oaklin Winthrop of Black Vanity. Both artists hale from White Plains New York and have come together to push the Black Vanity Imprint to the mainstream through hard work, consistency, and authenticity. To check out all of the work released by Back Vanity head to BlackVanityNetwork.com. Their new Album: Billboards or Barbershops will be available on all streaming services on October 16, 2020.

In this episode, I sit down with Demetrius Phillips out of Baltimore, Maryland. We discuss his basketball journey, ups and downs, and how he carved a niche for himself by giving back utilizing the lessons he learned along the way.

With the recent shooting of Jacob Blake at the hands of police in Kenosha Wisconsin, the NBA is at the forefront taking a stand, both intentionally and unintentionally. As the Milwaukee Bucks refused to play in their Game, five matchup against the Orlando Magic in response to another act of police brutality, it created a domino effect that can reverberate for decades to come.