Ric discusses what we learned from the Suns' latest dismantling of the Lakers, along with the beef between Mo Harkless and Buddy Hield in the Sacramento Kings' loss to the Golden State Warriors.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric discusses simultaneously losing his dad -- and former coach -- while seeing his son flourish as an athlete and the deeper understanding all of it gave him on the many ways losing a parent can impact an athlete's approach to their sport.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric discusses the Philadelphia 76ers' prospects of building a championship team with All-Star center Joel Embiid as the cornerstone.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric examines the current state of the Portland Trail Blazers with the ongoing investigation into basketball operations president Neil Olshey.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric discusses a text he received that a revolutionary replacement for Lakers coach Frank Vogel has been proposed to owner Jeanie Buss.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric discusses the half-dozen players, unhappy for one reason or another, who have chosen not to play this season and recognizes the one who has decided to play despite his circumstances -- Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Ricky Rubio. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric examines the slow start by the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks and what it means for their chances of winning a second consecutive title.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric examines the Warriors' hot start, including their dominating win over the Brooklyn Nets and whether or not they have what it takes to return to title contention.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric discusses the development of Chicago Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball after rough stops in LA and New Orleans on his NBA journey.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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Ric breaks down the circumstances that led to Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris exchanging blows in the Nuggets' 113-96 win that resulted in Jokic receiving a one-game suspension and Morris being fined $50,000.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends.
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