Oddball w/ Amin Elhassan & Izzy Gutierrez

Those newly unveiled Phoenix Suns' jerseys are... nice try, we're saving it for the show! Amin & Charlotte take us through some of their favorite NBA jerseys over the years... and a few of the worst. It's also Wednesday, so you know what that means... oh, you don't? Well, it's Word Count! Also, the producers force Amin & Charlotte to play a new segment they're gonna love (because that's the whole point of it) called, Hype Me Up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harden to the Clippers? Dr. J throws shade on Durant and that NBA memo to all 30 teams about Dame's trade request? TLDR. Amin & Charlotte take a crack at the NBA headlines from the weekend. Oh, and don't worry, Thanasis is back with the Bucks and there's still time for NBA Reddit. Later on, Oddball welcomes Rob Ford and Christopher Dillon, the directors and producers of GOLIATH, a three-part documentary series examining the historic life, career and impact of Wilt Chamberlain. GOLIATH is now available on demand and on streaming platforms for Paramount+ and SHOWTIME subscribers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let Oddball introduce you to Charlotte CC, the NBA's new private eye. Charlotte CC opens a case to investigate whether or not Joel Embiid invited his teammate James Harden to his wedding and teaches Amin what it means to be an investigative journalist. Also, Bold or Spicy returns, and we debate whether or not Joel Embiid's game is boring to watch, if Wembanyama will be an NBA All-Star this year, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Kevin Durant the Moses of Weed in the NBA? Did he REALLY convince Adam Silver to change the NBA's policy on marijuana? Amin & Charlotte decide whether the Miami Heat will make the playoffs again this season, whether the Nuggets will repeat, and more on everyone's favorite most-hated segment, BET THE SHOW! Plus, Amin & Charlotte share their review of the Apple TV+ documentary, "Stephen Curry: Underrated". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So, is Jaylen Brown gonna be a Celtic for life or is the richest contract in NBA history - five-years, $304 million - just the latest case of meaningless max contracts? Also, NBA's Mo Dakhil is back on Oddball to analyze key performances and takeaways from Summer League going into the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amin and Charlotte go through some of the weirdest and wildest NBA headlines from the weekend. Michigan State legend and NBA Dunk Champion Jason Richardson reconnects with Amin about the Suns team that should've won and shares with Charlotte what it was like playing with Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia in high school and at Michigan State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oddball breaks down the Odd Couple that was Draymond Green and Jordan Poole - how much can we blame on internet culture and will either of their careers ever be the same? Oh, and a new game alert! If you don't like Word Count... better choose your words wisely. Plus, Amin & Charlotte chat with long-time GM and current Sr. Advisor for the Orlando Magic, John Hammond, about the decision behind drafting Giannis, why he's the rare player that he is and seeing the behind the scenes evolution of the NBA over the decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would Zion Williamson have as much hype around him if his name was really... Herbert Bartholomew? Amin & Charlotte look to NBA Reddit to discuss whether your name really dictates your personality... and your game. The NBA's Mo Dakhil enters the Oddball multiverse to take us back to his DVD-burning days as a former NBA Video Coordinator for the Spurs and Clippers (and his most uncomfortable encounter with Donald Sterling). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vegas, Miami, New York City... where are Amin & Charlotte now? NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady visits the show to set the record straight on key moments in his career, what it was like working with Amin at ESPN, and about his Showtime documentary, BONDED BY BALL: INSIDE THE OBL, chronicling the inaugural season of the Ones Basketball League (OBL). Plus, Oddball gets more Bold or... Spicy?! The game that's sweeping the country!* *please do not ask what country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Summer League may be over, but Amin and Charlotte can never leave... Charlotte serves up some NBA Reddit for Amin and the producers throw another "Bet The Show" at them. Plus, Amin sits down with Caron Butler, former All-Star, NBA Champion and current Miami Heat assistant coach, to talk about developing Heat culture, his beloved UConn Huskies, and most importantly... what was with his hair?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Summer League nears a close, Amin & Charlotte hit on the biggest headlines from the week in Vegas. Then, they welcome Shawn "The Matrix" Marion onto the show for anything goes real talk. You'll want to watch the exclusive, full interview with Shawn Marion on Oddball's YouTube @OddballHoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What makes NBA Summer League so special? Is it the first look at the rookies? The non-stop, up-close action? The trade drama breaking out in the tunnels and bars around Vegas? Nah, it's the fans entering... Charlotte's Corner. Oh, and The Sphere. Also, Amin & Charlotte introduce "Bet the Show" into the Oddball universe... what does that mean? Don't worry, they don't know either! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing goes wrong in this episode, everything is totally normal... New Orleans Pelicans exec David Griffin stops by to talk about Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingraham's development and why everything is a headline these days. David also gives Charlotte advice on what it's like working with Amin for years. To hear David Griffin's full interview visit our YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/@OddballHoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No more nebulous... Oddball with Amin Elhassan & Charlotte Wilder is HERE! Live from Las Vegas for NBA Summer League 2023 - we got hoops, hype, and a whole lot more. Amin & Charlotte talk with the sixth overall pick (your new favorite player, trust), the Orlando Magic's rookie guard Anthony Black. Oh, and things get BOLD... or SPICY? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices