Certified Buckets

In lieu of a full episode, Chiney speaks for the Certified Buckets crew on the passing of Kobe Bryant and reflects on his legacy.

With NBA All-Star weekend right around the corner, the Certified Buckets crew selects who they think should fill the final reserve spots to represent the Western Conference in Chicago (4:50). Also, Chiney is back from New York after helping the WNBA agree to a new CBA deal, and she gives us the details for what it means for the league going forward (22:30). Plus, the “Bucket List” leads to a few never heard before Dwyane Wade stories (40:05), and Sarunas gives his review on Bad Boys 3 (49:51). 

On this episode of Certified Buckets, Van Lathan fills in for Chiney, Sarunas runs point, and Nick does what Nick does best...shoot. The Oscar nominations are in which leads to a discussion about the all-time best hoop movies (5:50), and the crew discusses “actual factual” hot-takes for the halfway point of the NBA season (15:26). Plus, with KD and Kendrick Perkins beefing on Twitter, the question about social media etiquette rears its ugly head (29:32), and Chiney makes an appearance on the "3-Point Line" segment (55:58). 

The CB crew is back for the first episode of the decade as the crew discusses the current Kevin Love saga (8:29) and Nick Young reveals a story about a disgruntled Caron Butler during his Wizards days (11:50). Meanwhile, trade rumors involving Kyle Kuzma are swirling, so the crew weighs in on how to make the Lakers Certified Contenders (24:59). Plus, Nick takes us behind the scenes of his Christmas Day proposal (33:22), and the crew reacts to a voicemail from NBA Twitter personality @KingJosiah on this week’s "3-Point Line" segment (41:47).

We bring in the New Year with Chiney and Sarunas as they give us their insight on the Top 5 moments of Certified Buckets that include a behind the scenes look at Hollywood (1:20), the time Kobe broke Nick's hand (6:00), and Gilbert Arenas teaching Swaggy P a lesson during a Gun Awareness meeting (8:00). Plus, we close the episode with our favorite bloopers and outtakes.

On this special holiday helping of Certified Buckets, Nick, Chiney and Sarunas draft their top 10 pure scorers to step foot on ANY basketball court during the 2010s.

With Bronny James balling for Sierra Canyon, the Certified Big 3 take a trip down memory lane and tell in-depth stories about their high school playing days (7:11). Then, Nick gets conflicted about his son, Lil' Swaggy, going viral (44:31) before Sarunas talks Dame Lillard (51:08), Diddy (55:27) and "The Shop" (1:00:05) on the "Bucket List". Lastly, Nick's car gets towed (1:03:02). True story.

The Certified Buckets trio is back on a TUESDAY to play a little "Trade or Nah" game to discuss potential all-star player trades (7:40). Nick then lets it fly on his pickup game with J.R. Smith (32:17) before resident Sixers fan Sarunas sounds off on Ben Simmons' 3-point shot in the return of the “Bucket List” (38:28). Plus. stay tuned for a “Final Shot” you don't want to miss (41:57)!

The crew discusses James Harden’s playing style and if it’s bad for the league (6:56). In light of LeBron James dancing shoeless on the sidelines in Utah, Nick, Chiney and Sarunas recall the most disrespectful moments in NBA history (24:02). Plus, the "3-Point Line" returns with special appearances by L.A. Sparks star Nneka Ogwumike and @DragonFlyJonez, where Sarunas reveals the top Hollywood stars he'd like to work with (34:03).

On a Thanksgiving edition of Certified Buckets, the crew discusses potential changes coming to the NBA schedule and playoffs (5:48) before Nick reveals locker room stories from the 2018 Warriors (16:38). Plus, certified facts we know FOR SURE 15 games into the NBA season (25:03). Lastly, the ultimate starting 5 of Thanksgiving food (45:00), Nick lets it fly on "Frozen 2" (48:44) and Sarunas clears the air with Joe Budden on this episode’s “Final Shot” (59:26).