Basketball

On World Mental Health Day, Chris Boucher tells his remarkable story: “Sometimes I have to pinch myself, the way everything worked out.”

从中国淄博到@波特兰开拓者 - 杨瀚森让他的NBA梦成为现实。: 我也希望自己能够慢慢激励中国的年轻球员们......让他们看到一切都是有可能的，每个人都能走出自己的路。

From Zibo, China to the Trail Blazers — Yang Hansen is turning his NBA dreams into reality: “My goal is to inspire athletes back home in China ... and to show that it is possible for them to create their own path.”

A message from Brandin Podziemski to the Bay before the first home playoff game in Valkyries history: “Tonight is Game 2, but it’s also a lot more than that.”

Her story, her way. This is Courtney Williams: “Look, my story’s not cookie cutter. It’s no Disney Channel Original Movie. If that makes you feel some type of way, this story might not be for you. If you want the real story, I’ll tell it all.”

Carmelo Anthony is entering the Hall of Fame with something extra special — a touching message from his son, Kiyan.

Trae Young called the shots, as he welcomed Quavo onto his court for a competitive round of HORSE.

Chet Holmgren went from buckets to Birdies. The NBA champ linked up with Chef Kevin Lee to get a taste of restaurant life — and help assist foster families along the way.

VJ Edgecombe opens up about his journey from Bimini to the Sixers: “They will ALWAYS say, You can’t, you can’t, you can’t. They will be wrong.”

Jalen Green says goodbye to the Houston Rockets: “H-Town, thank you for the love. For real, thank you.”

T.J. McConnell on losing in Game 7 and where the Indiana Pacers go from here: “It was just f***ing devastating, man.”

Kevon Looney pens a goodbye letter to the Warriors: “I’m Bay Area for life, no matter where I go.”

From the court to the dance floor. Atlanta Dream's Allisha Gray teams up with instructor Terresa Fields for a crash course in line dancing.

Jalen Williams hears a special voicemail from his parents, Nicole and Ronald Williams.

After 14 seasons, Allie Quigley says goodbye to the WNBA: “I love knowing that these next generations of players are just going to get to play in better and better and better versions of the W.”

Ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Lu Dort has a message for Oklahoma City Thunder fans: “This is about the opportunity that’s right in front of us ... right here in OKC, right here with you all.”

Lu Dort: “C’est une opportunité en or qu’on a devant nous. On est presents, avec vous, prêts à faire quelque chose de spécial.”

This is for all the Indiana Pacers fans, from Myles Turner: “Indianapolis, Indiana is the basketball capital right now. We really do this in Indy. The game runs through us.”⁠

Jarrett Allen and the Cavaliers are entering the playoffs with one thing on their minds: another title for Cleveland: “Hell yes we’re thinking about it.”

Malik Beasley has a message for Pistons fans ahead of the NBA playoffs: “Detroit vs. Everybody. It’s a FEELING. And with this year’s team, it’s like we’re bringing that feeling back again.”

Ahead of the WNBA draft, Hailey Van Lith’s dad, Corey, leaves an emotional voicemail for his daughter. 

Before UConn takes the court for the national championship game, Paige Bueckers’ little brother, Drew, left his sister a touching message. 

Hannah Hidalgo has a message for Notre Dame fans: “I’m excited now for an offseason to get better. More than anything, I am excited to do it again at Notre Dame.”

This week we got a Chicago hooper on the show, first team All-D, and the Grindfather — Tony Allen joins Knuckleheads.