Ric examines the recent question raised about whether or not racism exists in how NBA MVPs are selected.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which Voters Actually Favored Nikola Jokic as MVP

A weekly sports podcast with inside information and perspective from veteran NBA insider and Fox Sports analyst Ric Bucher, along with NBA players, coaches, executives and media as occasional guests Support this show at http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friendsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ric gives an update on Chicago Bulls' guard Lonzo Ball, a review of the new LeBron James-JJ Redick podcast and explains why GMs and scouts are not thrilled about the upcoming NBA Draft. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explaining the 2024 NBA Draft's Bad Rap

Ric discusses the dynamics that have led to the rise in popularity of collegiate women's basketball and make it a matter of time before an foreign-born, foreign-developed player is the face of the NBA. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Women's College Basketball and the NBA Euro Takeover

Ric discusses Sacramento Kings guard D'Aaron Fox's recent exchange with a reporter and the Milwaukee Bucks' collapse against the Los Angeles Lakers playing without LeBron James. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

De'Aaron Fox and the Media, Bucks and Crunchtime

Ric discusses the recent assertion by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green that Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving "is the scorer that everyone, the world, thinks" Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is, along with the differences between "new" media and "old" media. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Draymond Right About Kyrie and KD?

Ric discusses the mercurial performances of Los Angeles Clippers' forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George and an exchange with New Orleans Pelicans' fans about forward Zion Williamson. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which Voters Actually Favored Nikola Jokic as MVP

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