It's Gotta be the Shoes (feat. GOAT Founder Eddy Lu)

It's Gotta be the Shoes (feat. GOAT Founder Eddy Lu)

Author: Andre Iguodala & Evan Turner August 20, 2022 Duration: 1:21:33
Should the NBA change the 82-game schedule? This week, Andre & Evan kick off the show with a debate about load management and NBA tradition (1:00), leading to an honest evaluation of the newly released Christmas Day NBA schedule (10:56). After sharing their wishlist last week they get to see how close dreams came to reality. Later, Hall of Fames is the topic of conversation as Deion Sanders critiques the NFL's HOF as being a "free for all" which begs the question, are Hall of Fames too generous with their inductees these days? (18:14). In our Guns & Butter segment, Andre breaks down the difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum giving a deep dive for fans and new investors (32:18). Finally sneaker exchange company GOAT Founder Eddy Lu joins the show to give fans a truly honest depiction of the journey from start-up to a thriving business. Going from being a software engineer for the finance industry to deciding to work for himself developing iPhone apps and building a company designed to answer the frustration experienced when purchasing a pair of fake Jordan 5 grapes, Eddy covers it all. From expanding his business to acquiring the brick-and-mortar sneaker haven Flight club and potentially going public, this conversation is one you can afford to miss. (37:14) 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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