Finn-esse (Feat. Lauri Markkanen)

Finn-esse (Feat. Lauri Markkanen)

Author: Andre Iguodala & Evan Turner March 10, 2023 Duration: 1:07:10
In a fresh interview recorded just hours before the 2023 NBA All-Star Game tipped off in Salt Lake City, UT, Point Forward co-hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER welcome Utah Jazz forward LAURI MARKKANEN to the show. After a super timely topics conversation in which the co-hosts talk through the current business of the NBA as it relates to the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns sales, Regional Sports Network drama and the load management debate, we hear from the first Scandinavian All-Star in NBA history. “The Finnisher,” a 7-footer who can score from all over the floor, talks about growing up a hooper in a hockey-mad country, reflects with fellow Arizona Wildcat Andre about his time in Tucson and how his confidence has grown through being the best player on his teams—Finland and the Jazz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In retirement, the bond forged on NBA courts between Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner finds a new outlet. Their Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner podcast is a direct extension of their on-court personas-versatile, insightful, and unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom. Named for the hybrid position they mastered, the show operates in a similar space, blending sharp basketball analysis with broader conversations about culture, business, and society. Listeners get an authentic, behind-the-curtain perspective shaped by championship experience and career longevity. The dialogue is free-flowing, often humorous, and grounded in the real-world transition from professional athletics to life after the final buzzer. You’ll hear their unique takes on current NBA events, player dynamics, and the intersection of sports with larger cultural forces. This isn't a sanitized media session; it's a candid exchange between two veterans who have seen it all and have the stories and opinions to prove it. Their chemistry is the driving force, making each episode feel like a conversation you’re overhearing in the locker room or on a long team flight. Tune in for a podcast that values depth over hot takes and genuine connection over performative debate, all filtered through the distinctive lens of their shared journey.
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