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Jamal Crawford is back in the building on this week's episode of Knuckleheads.

Jamal Crawford, Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson
Presented by Sleeper

This week on the pod, it’s Georgia Tech’s own … Damon Stoudamire! The guys unpack Damon’s NBA career – from winning Rookie of the Year as a seventh pick in the draft to putting on the hometown jersey in Portland.

Damon Stoudamire, Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson
Presented by Sleeper

Damian Lillard joins Q and D on this week's episode of Knuckleheads.

Damian Lillard, Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson
Presented by Sleeper

This one goes out to the Washington Wizards from Bradley Beal: "You spend over a decade somewhere, and that place becomes more than just the team you play for. It becomes a part of you."

Bradley Beal

From old-school classics like Dr. J and the Iceman to OG’s like The Answer and The Truth, Q-Rich and D-Miles dive into the origin of story of great nicknames. Tap in as they talk to Gary Payton, James Worthy, Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady, D-Wade and more.

Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson

Hooping isn't just a dream for Scoot Henderson — it's his purpose: “I don’t just want this. I need this.”

Scoot Henderson

A message from Jeff Green to Denver Nuggets fans: “To be playing in these games … that really means something.”

Jeff Green

Josh Giddey has a message for Oklahoma City Thunder fans: “You guys are the real deal, Loud City, and I wanted to write this note thanking you for all your support as we start the process of preparing for Year 3.”

Josh Giddey

We got a good one this week, the former No. 1 overall pick and current Magic star Markelle Fultz joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. He looks back on growing up in the DMV area, going to Washington and putting himself on the map there.

Darius Miles, Markelle Fultz, Quentin Richardson

CLIPSET takes us back to the 2000 NBA draft, when, at the ages of 18 and 19, Darius Miles and Quentin Richardson were drafted by the Clippers, a franchise severely struggling to find an identity and success in a town owned by the Shaq-and-Kobe Lakers.

Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson

We live on location as the favorite for NBA Rookie of the Year, Paolo Banchero, chops it up on Knuckleheads. The Magic’s young star talks Seattle hoops, his experience at Duke, and what it was like to play during Coach K’s last season.

Darius Miles, Paolo Banchero, Quentin Richardson

Stan is SPITTIN’ this week on the pod! Legendary coach Stan Van Gundy sits down with the guys to talk about his rise up the basketball coaching ranks, the Heat v. Knicks Rivalry, coaching some of the biggest names in the game, and his unique insights.

Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson, Stan Van Gundy

Alonzo Mourning pens a letter to his younger self: “God is good, Alonzo. And don’t ever let anyone tell you angels aren’t real.”

Alonzo Mourning

We got the young star, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, choppin’ it up with Q and D. Tyrese looks back on his rise from mid-major recruit to NBA All-Star, playing AAU with Tyler Herro, and why he’s settled in so well in the NBA.

Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson, Tyrese Haliburton

This week on Knuckleheads Hedo Türkoğlu stops by.

Darius Miles, Hedo Türkoğlu, Quentin Richardson

In honor of the Dunk Contest, this week we got The Human Highlight Reel and one of the greatest — if not, the greatest — dunkers ever, Dominique Wilkins, rolls in’ through on Knuckleheads.

Darius Miles, Dominique Wilkins, Quentin Richardson

NBA sharpshooter and Duke LEGEND, J.J. Redick, joins the guys on this episode of Knuckleheads.

Darius Miles, JJ Redick, Quentin Richardson

We kickin’ 2023 off in a big way, as another straight-out-of-high school dude, NBA champ and two-time DPOY Tyson Chandler, joins Knuckleheads.

Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson, Tyson Chandler

Yo, yo, yo! The Knuckleheads are back with another check-in for this NBA season as we get close to the Christmas Day games and the new year. Darius and Q discuss how the East is shaping up to be the way they expected …

Darius Miles, Quentin Richardson

It’s big baller status this week, as we are joined by our first-ever billionaire — the owner of the Dallas Mavericks and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban, who sits down with Q and D for this episode of Knuckleheads.

Darius Miles, Mark Cuban, Quentin Richardson

BIG GAME JAMES is in the building, y’all! Knuckleheads ending the year strong with back-to-back Hall of Famers. Q and D sit down with one of the “Showtime Lakers” and a Top 50 Greatest Player ever to play in the NBA, James Worthy.

Darius Miles, James Worthy, Quentin Richardson

With two taps to the head, former NBA star Darius Miles left his stamp on the game of basketball forever. Toward the end of his career, life off the court began to take a serious toll. Listen in to Darius’s story and hear how he built the castle back up.

Corey Hirsch, Darius Miles, Dr. Diane McIntosh
Presented by Wounded Warrior