The iconic Ice Cube joins Hear District to discuss what another title in Milwaukee would mean for Giannis Antetokounmpo's legacy, how he'd perform in Cube's BIG3 league, whether WNBA stars like Caitlin Clark could play in the 3-on-3 league, and much more. He answers the age-old question… 'Did Ice Cube really mess around and get a triple-double?' after diving into his split from N.W.A., "No Vaseline," infusing L.A.'s culture in his music, and the 35th anniversary of his solo debut, "Amerikkka's Most Wanted." Plus, he ranks the best basketball players who can rap, including Damian Lillard and what's coming to the BIG3 in its eighth season.

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Legendary sports-talk host Christopher 'Mad Dog' Russo joins Marques and Kris to dish his hottest takes on Giannis Antetokounmpo's future, his place among the all-time greats, whether the Marques-era Bucks would win a championship today, and more. They also talk about Mad Dog’s love for the Packers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s coin-flip arrival in Milwaukee, whether the NBA Draft Lottery is broken, why modern players wouldn't survive in the '70s NBA, and First Take host's Stephen A. Smith’s possible 2028 presidential run.

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ESPN NBA reporters Dave McMenamin and Jamal Collier join Marques & Kris on Hear District this week to filter through the noise surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo's summer and explore how the Milwaukee Bucks can best build around him moving forward. They dive deep into Giannis' relationship with Bucks GM Jon Horst and how that dynamic could shape the Bucks' offseason plans, including potential strategies to unleash 'Point Giannis' and set him up for an MVP campaign. They also compare Milwaukee's first-round playoff exit with the Lakers', unpacking why the public narratives around both teams are so different. Plus, there's a look at whether Bronny James has a future as an impact player in the NBA, how Luka Doncic can improve going into next season, and whether Lakers head coach JJ Redick may share more common ground with Bucks head coach Doc Rivers after this year's playoffs. Jamal and Dave also offer insights into how the second apron and the latest CBA are impacting small-market teams like Milwaukee, and why road teams are dominating this year’s NBA Playoffs.

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As the Milwaukee Bucks’ season comes to an end, The Athletic’s Eric Nehm joins Marques and Kris Johnson on Hear District to look back at some of the top moments of the year, dissect what went wrong in the first round vs. Indiana, detail how the team can maximize the roster around Point Giannis, and highlight where the Bucks go from here. Stick around for a deep dive into listener-submitted questions in Marques’ Mailbag. But first, they cover which young Bucks could take the leap next season, which players will enter free-agency and how GM Jon Horst’s extension factors into offseason decision-making.

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This week on Hear District, Marques and Kris Johnson are joined by NBA Twitter legend slash X and O guru, Nekias Duncan. Duncan is the co-host of the Dunker Spot podcast and goes deep on what is working and not working for the Milwaukee Bucks in their playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. After reflecting on the tragic injury to Damian Lillard and how it will impact the series, the three of them look at the dominant play of Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and the other line-ups the Bucks can use alongside him to create problems for the Pacers. They also look at how Brook Lopez can be even more effective on offense, and the ways Jericho Sims can impact the team on both ends of the court. Finally, they break down the different ways Kevin Porter Jr. will be able to step up and lead the team's backcourt in Game 5.

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It's playoff time on Hear District and for Marques that means it's the time for superstars to shine. He recalls his mentality when playing against the biggest stars of his era in the playoffs, and how it brought out the best out of him as a player. When Kris asks him about the rivals he competed against, Marques shares a hilarious story about the subtle way that Dr. J would try to get the advantage on him by taking him out to lunch before games. Marques and Kris then break down their takeaways from the Bucks' Game 1 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and share their keys for the Bucks to reclaim the series.

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The regular season is a wrap, and Marques & Kris Johnson are here to break down the Milwaukee Bucks’ epic end-of-season winning streak! From Giannis Antetokounmpo’s historic season and elite passing to Kevin Porter Jr.'s breakout performances, they dive deep into how key players like Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins are impacting winning. Plus, Marques and Kris focus on Giannis' unselfish play and how he's empowering teammates in About That Action.

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This week on the Hear District podcast, Marques & Kris Johnson are joined by 2-time All-Star & LA hoops legend Baron Davis to reflect on his basketball career and debate whether certain NBA stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo can transcend the eras they played in. First, they highlight Baron's place as one of the all-time great L.A. point guards, playing with Kris at UCLA and Baron's NBA career. Baron then makes an impassioned case for why Marques should be in the Naismith Hall of Fame. They also debate whether Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo would still be a star in the 70s and his place in the 2024-25 MVP conversation. Finally, Marques opens up about becoming a Hall of Fame finalist for the third time and his reaction to not being part of the Hall of Fame's class of 2025. Kris then cues up a moving message to Marques from Bucks legends Sidney Moncrief, Paul Pressey, Bob Dandridge and Jon McGlockin.

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Comedian and actor Roy Wood Jr. joins Marques & Kris on Hear District to debate whether Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo should be the face of the NBA. But first, they discuss the surprising inspiration behind Roy's new Hulu comedy special, Lonely Flowers and the titles for the special that didn't make the cut. They also dive into the story of Jackie Robinson, and the implications of him being chosen to break the MLB's color barrier. Then, they get into the hottest topics in the NBA including Roy's wild idea of how to make the game more entertaining.

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This week, Marques & Kris Johnson are joined by MJ’s former Bucks teammates, Paul Pressey & Dr. Lloyd Walton, to reflect on the life and legacy of the great Junior Bridgeman, who tragically passed away on March 11, 2025. They highlight what they hope people will take away from his story, share memories that highlight the quality of his character, recall his impact as a player, and detail his influence on player empowerment at every stage of his professional life. They spotlight Junior Bridgeman’s business acumen and how he passed that on to the next generation of NBA players.

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