On The Ball with Ric Bucher
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 564
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Cousy, The Logo, JJ, Draymond, Plumbers and Firemen
Ric discusses former NBA player JJ Redick disparaging legendary point guard Bob Cousy and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green denigrating the 1998 Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls.
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What To Expect From James Wiseman
Ric discusses his and NBA scouts' assessment of Golden State Warriors' center James Wiseman's performance at the Las Vegas Summer League.
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Why Rudy Gobert Got Traded, Why KD Hasn't
Ric discusses why former Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was traded so quickly this summer to the Minnesota Timberwolves while the Brooklyn Nets are struggling to find a deal for disgruntled star Kevin …
First Impressions of Chet Holmgren as a Pro
Ric shares his observations watching No. 2 pick Chet Holmgren live in the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas NBA summer leagues.
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Why Kevin Durant Wants Out
Ric discusses Kevin Durant's reported request that the Brooklyn Nets trade him.
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Thoughts on Banchero Going No. 1 and Rookies Going at LeBron
Ric discusses the Orlando Magic making Duke forward Paolo Banchero the No. 1 pick and two draft picks -- Jaden Ivey and Bennedict Mathurin -- challenging LeBron James.
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Steph Curry: Overrated, Under-appreciated or ?
Ric discusses the perception of Steph Curry before and after his performance in the 2022 NBA Finals.
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The Boston Celtics' Missing Piece
Ric examines why the Boston Celtics find themselves on the brink of elimination from the NBA Finals.
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No Easy Answers for Steve Kerr and the Warriors
Ric discusses the criticism of Coach Steve Kerr's player rotations in the NBA Finals.
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The Warriors Need to get Honest with Themselves
Ric examines the Golden State Warriors' comments after their Game 1 loss in the NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics.
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Preview and Predictions for Game 1 of the NBA Finals
Ric shares his expectations for the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics.
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Biggest Takeaways from Celtics-Heat Game 7
Ric discusses all that transpired as the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat for the Eastern Conference Finals' title.
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Making Sense of the Celtics-Heat Series
Ric examines the dramatic swings in the first five games of the Eastern Conference Finals and what they portend for who will face the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals.
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The Mavericks Learned a Lesson
Ric examines how the Dallas Mavericks avoided a sweep in the Western Conference Finals with a Game 4 win and a troubling trend extended by the Golden State Warriors in the loss.
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Messages to Harden and Kyrie Are Far Different
Ric discusses the offseason contract decisions faced by the 76ers and Nets about James Harden and Kyrie Irving.
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Bucks and Suns: Why They Fell, Where They Go From Here
Ric discusses the Game 7 results that saw the Boston Celtics defeat the Milwaukee Bucks and the Dallas Mavericks upset the Phoenix Suns.
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What Happened to the NBA's Anti-Flopping Crusade?
Ric discusses how embellishing physical contact in the NBA, one something the league vowed to penalize, is now being rewarded.
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Draymond & Dillon: Cut from the Same Cloth
Ric examines the circumstances leading to the flagrant fouls and ejections of Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks in the first two games of the Warriors-Grizzlies second-round playoff series.
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Doc Rivers: The Ultimate Survivor
Ric examines the career of Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers and his relationship with the media.
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Lessons Learned from the Nets' Early Exit
Ric examines the dynamics that led to the Brooklyn Nets being swept out of the playoffs by the Boston Celtics.
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