Storybook Ending  (Feat. Jonathan Abrams)

Storybook Ending (Feat. Jonathan Abrams)

Author: Andre Iguodala & Evan Turner December 9, 2022 Duration: 1:37:27
Co-hosts Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner, first and foremost, welcome home Brittney Griner. Beyond that, this week’s episode of POINT FORWARD brings home some of the lessons learned on last week’s pod with CJ McCollum, centers around a lengthy and spirited conversation about the best young players in the NBA, and debates the upcoming launch of the AJ x Travis Scott Black Phantom 1s. Finally, Iguodala and Turner welcome guest JONATHAN ABRAMS, a writer at the New York Times, a multiple time best seller, and someone with a lengthy history of covering the NBA and pop culture. Along the way, Abrams goes behind the curtains on attending USC, finding success at a young age, interviewing Stephen Jackson about Malice at the Palace, and balancing books and life. 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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner
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