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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric discusses the debate over who has had a bigger impact on how the NBA game is played, Michael Jordan or Steph Curry. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric discusses the effects of fatherhood on the Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green and the Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric discusses trade rumors involving the Golden State Warriors and breaks down which ones make sense. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric discusses comments made by the Brooklyn Nets' James Harden and the New York Knicks' Julius Randle before and after the Nets' 112-110 win.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric shares thoughts from executives, coaches and scouts on which team in the Western Conference could rise up by season's end and upend the current expectation that the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns will meet in the conference finals.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric examines the two best teams in the NBA right now, the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns, and which one is more likely to come out on top in the playoffs.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.