Best Derek Harden Podcasts (2024)

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Sloane Knows - Derek Fisher on Celtics-Lakers 2010 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant & best teammates 45:07

24h ago45:07

45:07

Former NBA guard and Los Angeles Lakers icon Derek Fisher sits down to be interviewed on this episode of the Sloane Knows! Podcast. They discuss his upbringing in Arkansas as a Lakers fan, the biggest difference he’s seen in high school basketball then and now as the head coach at Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California, the most impactf…

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Sloane Knows - Sloane talks with some of the top NBA Draft Prospects 26:57

26d ago26:57

26:57

Some of the top NBA Draft prospect sit down with Sloane to be interviewed on this episode of the Sloane Knows! Podcast. Sloane is joined by Alex Sarr (0:35), Cody Williams (5:01), Devin Carter (12:45), Ron Holland (19:37), and Taran Armstrong (25:23) to discuss their preparation leading up to the draft, their favorite NBA player, who the first NBA …

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Sloane Knows - Juan Toscano-Anderson on Steph Curry & LeBron, Warriors' future, guarding KD 37:54

1M ago37:54

37:54

Juan Toscano-Anderson sits down for this edition of the Sloane Knows! Podcast. Sloane & Juan discuss his time in the NBA, suffering a near-death injury while playing, why Kevin Durant was his toughest matchup, his starting lineup of the best teammates he's played with on the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, the best basketball players …

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Sloane Knows - Nick Young shares “Swaggy P” origin story, how to fix LeBron’s Lakers 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

Former NBA guard Nick Young sits down to be interviewed on this episode of the Sloane Knows! Podcast. Sloane & Nick discuss Young choosing to play for the USC Trojans, the backstory behind his nickname “Swaggy P,” how to fix the Los Angeles Lakers this NBA offseason, Anthony Edwards as the future face of the league, and much more! 07:40 - Choosing …

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Sloane Knows - Spencer Dinwiddie on LeBron & Lakers, guarding James Harden, Anthony Edwards 30:58

3M ago30:58

30:58

Los Angeles Lakers guard Spencer Dinwiddie sits down to be interviewed on this episode of the Sloane Knows! Podcast. Sloane & Spencer discuss his basketball path as a youth through high school and college, what Dinwiddie identifies as free agent “green flags” with NBA teams, joining the Los Angeles Lakers, his beef with New York Knicks fans, what h…

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Sloane Knows - Matt Barnes Reveals Untold Kobe Bryant Stories, Talks “We Believe” Warriors 35:36

4M ago35:36

35:36

Matt Barnes sits down to be interviewed on this episode of the Sloane Knows! Podcast. Matt & Sloane discuss playing on nine different NBA teams over the course of his career, what advice Matt would give to any athlete, winning a ring with the Golden State Warriors at the end of his career, Barnes’ friendship with Kobe Bryant, and much more. 03:55 -…

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Sloane Knows - Doc Rivers on MJ vs. Kobe Bryant, Lob City Clippers, Underrated NBA Stars 39:35

4M ago39:35

39:35

Prior to becoming the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, Doc Rivers sits down to be interviewed on this episode of the Sloane Knows! Podcast. Doc talks his upbringing, what it's like competing against Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan (as a player), fathering high-level athletes like son Austin Rivers, who's underrated around the NBA in D…

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Sloane Knows - Kelsey Plum On Her Journey To The WNBA 34:22

5M ago34:22

34:22

In this episode of Sloane Knows, Sloane talks to the Las Vegas Aces Kelsey Plum. They discuss Kelsey's journey from being a bench player in high school to being a star in the WNBA. Plum dives into how she was "tricked" into going to Washington, what her "welcome to the league moment" was, who Kelsey mirrors her game off of, and how impressive Caitl…

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Sloane Knows - Draymond Green On Mentoring The NBA's Next Generation 50:38

5M ago50:38

50:38

In this episode of Sloane Knows, Sloane talks to Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. They discuss Green's journey from being drafted in the second round to becoming a four-time NBA champion. Green shares advice for his younger self, emphasizing the importance of managing the highs and lows throughout an NBA career. He highlights the fierce c…

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Santi Aldama From Spain To The NBA 27:51

5M ago27:51

27:51

In this episode, Sloan interviews Memphis Grizzlies center Santi Aldama. They discuss Santi's upbringing in Spain, his journey to the NBA, and his rookie season with the Grizzlies. Santi talks about playing basketball in Spain as a kid, the decision to play college ball in the US, and the culture shock of moving from Spain to Maryland for college. …

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Taylor Rooks On Sports, Crushes, and Career 32:26

6M ago32:26

32:26

This time Sloane welcomes sports journalist Taylor Rooks! They talk about her career journey and women's experiences in sports media. They discuss getting driver's licenses at 16, high school experiences, and celebrity crushes. Rooks shares her "welcome to the league" moment covering her first NBA All-Star game and establishing a connection with Ke…

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Lob City Legend: DeAndre Jordan's NBA Journey 37:53

8M ago37:53

37:53

This time Sloane talks to the Lob City Legend, DeAndre Jordan. Jordan shares his experience playing against future NBA stars during his time in AAU tournaments. He mentions players like Michael Beasley, Kevin Love, Derrick Rose, and Eric Gordon, all of whom have made a name for themselves in the NBA. Jordan's excitement and admiration for these pla…

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Jrue Holiday: The Second Best Athlete At His House 46:50

11M ago46:50

46:50

This time on Sloane Knows, her guest is not just a fantastic player on the court; he's an incredible person off it too, he’s the one and only Jrue Holiday. Jrue has made a big name with his amazing skills, especially on defense. But did you know there's so much more to him than just basketball? On the show we find out what he was like when he was 1…

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Chris Paul Gets Better With Age 29:21

11M ago29:21

29:21

On this episode, Sloane interviews NBA legend and the newest member of the Golden State Warriors, Chris "CP3" Paul! Sloane and CP3 talk about Paul's Club 61 leadership program, where he brings kids from different cities to LA for three days of activities, community service, and conversations. Paul shares his experiences as a 14-year-old in high sch…

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Chiney Ogwumike: From High School to the WNBA 37:03

1y ago37:03

37:03

Sloane interviews Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time WNBA All-Star, ESPN analyst, and social justice advocate. She was also the number one overall pick in the 2014 WNBA draft. Sloane talks to her about what it was like to play competitively with her sister, the experience of Chiney and her sister being the first siblings to both be overall one number pick…

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Growing Up a Gamer with Ronnie 2K 28:26

1y ago28:26

28:26

Sloane talks to Ronnie 2K, the creator of NBA2K, who reveals that he grew 16 inches in high school and went on to play competitive basketball at the college level. Find out how a kid who always loved playing games got to make a career of it. Ronnie talks about his journey to becoming a social media and gaming superstar, who his favorite players are…

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Candace Parker: From Teen Dream to WNBA Champion 28:41

1+ y ago28:41

28:41

15-year-old Sloane knows a lot about the NBA, but does she know more than than Candace Parker, the two-time WNBA champion and MVP? Candace Parker is a two-time WNBA champion and 2008 MVP and Rookie of the Year. She is considered one of the greatest players of all time and is currently talking NBA on TNT and playing for the Las Vegas Aces. "Never un…

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Chandler Parsons Is Living His Dreams 23:53

1+ y ago23:53

23:53

Growing up in Orlando, Florida, Chandler Parsons dreamed of playing for the Florida Gators and becoming an NBA player. He did both and had a fantastic career playing for the Rockets, Grizzlies, Mavericks, and Hawks. In this episode find out how he overcame being put on the JV squad in high school to become an NBA great. Plus Sloan gets some hot tak…

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Baron Davis - Rivalries Never Die 28:55

1+ y ago28:55

28:55

Sloane knows Baron Davis! On this episode of Sloane Knows Best, the NBA know-it-all learns all about the life of the 5’2” high schooler years before he grew some inches and became a Golden State Warrior. Davis shares his favorite highlights of his NBA career, what he feels about the league today and offers Sloane a dream gig! The two prove that sch…

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Dwight Howard - Dream Big, Achieve Big 23:27

1+ y ago23:27

23:27

Months before Dwight Howard’s triumphant transition to the Taiwanese basketball league, he took some time to reminisce about his dreams-turned-manifestations in the NBA. Sloane and Dwight discuss everything from him overcoming a candy addiction only a child could dream of, to his uncanny welcome into the NBA by the one and only Kobe Bryant. Dwight …

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Channing Frye Is A Proud Nerd 37:57

1+ y ago37:57

37:57

This episode of Sloane Knows features NBA Champion Channing Frye! He was the first senior drafted in the 2005 NBA draft, and LeBron James said he was one of the best shooters he has ever played with. Find out how a kid who played trumpet in the band became an NBA great, why calls pickles the "devil's fruit", his love for all things nerdy, and how h…

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Richard Jefferson's Hottest Takes 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

34:07

Richard Jefferson is known for a lot of things. A 17-year NBA Career with teams like The Nets, The Golden State Warriors, and The Cleveland Cavaliers, a spot on the US Olympic Team, and an NBA Championship with LeBron James. But he’s now known for his controversial takes and opinions that he gives daily on ESPN to the cheers and jeers of social med…

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Blake Griffin Loves Candy 23:08

2y ago23:08

23:08

On this inaugural episode of Sloane Knows!, 14-year-old Sloane interviews NBA superstar Blake Griffin. Blake Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners, and was named the Consensus National Player of the Year as a so…

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Welcome To Sloane Knows! 2:13

2y ago2:13

2:13

Meet Sloane. She's 15 years old, and she knows everything about the NBA! In each show, Sloane chats with some of the NBA's biggest names like Blake Griffin and Dwight Howard, as well as NBA Legends like Richard Jefferson and Baron Davis. Find out what these greats were like when they were teenagers and how those years formed who they became. Plus, …

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All Stars, Rookies and Teams we like 20 Games into the season 1:30:30

3+ y ago1:30:30

1:30:30

Niko Moniz, Nick Raponi and Alex Azevedo join me to talk All Stars, Rookie of the year conversation, teams we like, som playoff talk and some good laughs in between. This was a fun one!By Derek Therriault

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James Harden 4-Team Trade 33:39

3+ y ago33:39

33:39

I break down the massive James Harden deal from the perspective of Brooklyn, Houston, Cleveland and Indiana.By Derek Therriault

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10 Games IntoThe Season Update 32:07

3+ y ago32:07

32:07

I talk about whats real and what isnt with the small 10 game sample. Also talk about overarching things I've seen through 10 games.By Derek Therriault

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Extensions and Awards - The eve of the new season 35:25

3+ y ago35:25

35:25

I go through all of the last minute extensions for some of the key players across the league, and make my picks for the 2021 awards including MVP, 6 man, ROY, DPOY, COY, MIP, and this years champion.By Derek Therriault

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2020 Western Conference Free Agency 53:33

3+ y ago53:33

53:33

I go through all of the ins and outs of the 2020 Free agency moves in the Western Conference.By Derek Therriault

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2020 Eastern Conference Free Agency Recap 43:27

3+ y ago43:27

43:27

I go through all of the ins and outs of the 2020 Free agency moves in the Eastern Conference.By Derek Therriault

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Nick Raponi on the 2020 NBA Draft Results + Trades 1:13:56

3+ y ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Nick Raponi joins me to go over the NBA draft, going into detail on the top 10 and which picks he liked and disliked in the 1st round. We also touch on the major draft day trades.By Derek Therriault

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CP3 to the Suns, Jrue to the Bucks and more + why the supermax just isn't enough 41:14

3+ y ago41:14

41:14

I go over the 6 trades that went down before the draft (plus a suprise Knicks Jazz pick swap trade) and also dicuss why the Bucks had to give up so much for Holiday. Is this the offical death of the supermax and its effectiveness to keep superstars in small markets?By Derek Therriault

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Iso Ball Podcast x That's a Rap Podcast - 2020 Raptors Off-Season 1:17:15

3+ y ago1:17:15

1:17:15

I teamed up with the guys from That's a Rap Podcast to discuss all things Toronto Raptors. We talk whether its time to panic on Pascal Siakam, Raptor's walk away number for Fred VanVleet, who could they get with the MLE, OG's potential extension, who the Raptors might pick with #29 and where are they going to play next season.…

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2020 Off-Season Landscape 22:58

3+ y ago22:58

22:58

Laying out what this off-season looks liek for the league from the persepctive of: The cap number, the draft, free agents, motivations to make the 8 seed and lack of money around the league.By Derek Therriault

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NBA Finals Review 24:33

3+ y ago24:33

24:33

I go over the finals with a breif game by game overview including some overarching themes throughout the series. I also talk breifly about the legacies of Lebron James, Anthony Davis, Dwight Howard, Rajon Rondo, and Jimmy Butler.By Derek Therriault

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Josh Matthews on the NBA Finals 54:19

4y ago54:19

54:19

Josh Matthews joins me again to talk about the Lakers Vs. Heat NBA finals matchup.By Derek Therriault

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Josh Matthews on the ECF and potential WCF series 1:08:21

4y ago1:08:21

1:08:21

More than happy to have had Josh Matthews as a guest to talk Coronavirus in the U.S, its affect on basketball, how he got started in basketball and going over the Eastern Conference Finals and both scenarios in the Western Conference Finals.By Derek Therriault

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Semi Finals Series Update 34:14

4y ago34:14

34:14

I talk about the 4 semi finals series in the NBA and my thoughts on Steve Nash as coach of the Brooklyn Nets.By Derek Therriault

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Western Conference First Round Update 41:12

4y ago41:12

41:12

Airing out my sympathies for Jacob Blake and why I believe that the penalty for not listening to police, can't be death. I also go over all 4 western fonference first round series.By Derek Therriault

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Eastern Conference 1st Round Update 26:50

4y ago26:50

26:50

Going over all 4 series of the Eastern conference. I can't watch every game of every series, so I did my best to give a summary of what I have seen for each.By Derek Therriault

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Iso Ball Podcast x Hoop Dreams Basketball: Why Basketball IQ is so Important 1:27:10

4y ago1:27:10

1:27:10

I had an incredible chat with Beno Memory from Hoop Dreams Basketball. We talk about his experience and multiple touch points in the game, the basketball scene in Portland, how players can get noticed during COVID-19, trends in skill development, the importance of basketball IQ, what makes Damian Lillard so dominant and SOOO much more. This is one …

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Regular Season in the Bubble Continued... 25:49

4y ago25:49

25:49

This week I touch on our game of the week choice from last week Mavs Vs. Clippers, the race for 8th and 9th in the West and why are so many players hitting career highs in the bubble? I also touch on Maxi Kleber's versatility and reminding everyone that Kristaps Porzingis is just not a good post up player right now.…

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First Regular Season Games in the Bubble 26:47

4y ago26:47

26:47

This week I touch on the Rockets Vs. Mavericks high scoring affair, Raptors vs. Lakers, TJ Warren going off for 53, and why the Pelicans aren't out of the playoffs yet.By Derek Therriault

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Observations of the Restart + League News 22:27

4y ago22:27

22:27

I touch on some of my initial observations of the NBA's restart games + some league enws including players returning, Sabonis injury and Tom Thibodeau getting hoired by the Knicks.By Derek Therriault

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Almost Back! 31:06

4y ago31:06

31:06

The NBA is a couple weeks away from a return so I catch up on transactions around the league Including J.R Smith and Jamal Crawford, who isn't joining the bubble, some body transformations including Nikola Jokic and Marc Gasol, and social justice messages on the jerseys.By Derek Therriault

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THE NBA IS COMING BACK! 30:28

4y ago30:28

30:28

Breaking down the NBA's plan to return to action, the tradeoff between safety and money, and how I think the NBA did in putting this together. Also, a message at the beginning and end of the episode on my support for the #BlackLivesMatter movement. If you are not a part of the solution, you are part of the problem.…

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2020 NBA Awards Pod 1:29:34

4y ago1:29:34

1:29:34

Nick Raponi, Alex Azevedo, Niko Moniz and I go through our NBA awards: MVP, Rookie of the year, Defensive player of the year, Most improved, 6 man of the year, Coach of the year, and our All-NBA teams.By Derek Therriault

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The Last Dance Review with Nick Raponi 1:12:47

4y ago1:12:47

1:12:47

Nick Raponi and I review The Last Dance documentary. As 2 guys who never watched Jordan in his prime we discussed: What we learned about Jordan, Pippen, Rodman, Kerr, Krause and Jackson. We discuss our favorite and most interesting parts of the doc and whether the doc provides enough information to have an informed opinion on the LeBron-Jordan deba…