We’re back with another raw and unfiltered episode of Mic Check with Ry Buckets, where culture, sports, and real-life debates collide. Episode 12 is HEAVY — from NBA hot takes to viral drama and political deception. Tap in… this one’s wild.

🔥 Topics We Got Into:

🏀 Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford – Who you got on 9/12?

💥 What if KD never got injured or argued with Draymond? Would the Warriors still run the league today?

👑 Does Bron’s 10 Finals appearances even matter if the East was that weak?

🏥 Jayson Tatum had surgery for a torn Achilles... RIP Celtics chances?

🟠 NBA Playoffs recap – who's really built for it?

🗽 The Knicks are favored to make the FINALS?! Is New York back??

🥋 Islam Makhachev vacates the Lightweight belt – time to dominate Welterweight?

🧨 DIDDY TRIAL… is he cooked? What we really think.

💔 When girls get done dirty and turn into a h*e… why does this keep happening?

🇺🇸 Trump’s new tax bill—no tax on tips, no federal income tax? LIES. The 1% wins again.

👀 Why do girls bring up your mom when they get called out?? Are you beefing with my mom or dating me?

📞 That one ex that did you dirty but still hits you up… WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT FROM ME 😩

🗳 Quality of life shouldn’t be a business. Vote for Zohran Mamdani.

🧠 Let’s talk trauma bonds—stop acting like y’all weren’t stuck with that bum for 5 years defending every red flag.