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
MJ-Pippen vs. LeBron-Wade vs. KD-Kyrie
Ric reacts to recent remarks by Hall of Fame G-F Tracy McGrady about the most skilled pair of teammates in league history.
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One Last Look at You Know Who and the Scoring Title Race
Ric examines, for the last time, whether or not LeBron James made scoring a priority this season at the expense of being his overall best for the Lakers.
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The Memphis Grizzlies are in Uncharted Territory
Ric examines how and why the Minnesota Timberwolves upset the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 1 of their first-round series.
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The Russell Westbrook Destination That Makes Sense
Ric discusses trade rumors involving Lakers guard Russell Westbrook.
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The Difference Between Joel and Giannis
Ric discusses recent comments by two of the top MVP candidates, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Takeaways from last week's KD-Giannis Battle
Ric discusses what we learned from watching Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo battle in the Milwaukee Bucks' overtime win against the Brooklyn Nets.
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Ja Morant and the NBA MVP Race
Ric discusses whether or not Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant deserves consideration as the NBA's Most Valuable Player.
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Latest Overblown Outrage: All-NBA Selection Process
Ric discusses complaints that Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid, both MVP candidates, could potentially miss out on first-team All-NBA honors.
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What Prompted the Miami Heat Squabble and What It Means
Ric discusses what caused the in-game shouting match between Heat coach Erik Spoelstra, star guard Jimmy Butler and veteran Udonis Haslem and the potential repercussions.
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Is LeBron James Still a Top 10 Player?
Ric examines where LeBron James stands currently among the NBA's best all-around players.
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Paralysis By Analysis
Ric examines commentary on the reason for Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry's injury involving Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart.
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Player-hatin' Players
Ric discusses recent disparaging comments by Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis about the Phoenix Suns and by former Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce about Philadelphia 76ers guard James Hard…
What We've Learned about the 76ers So Far
Ric examines the Philadelphia 76ers' eight games since acquiring star guard James Harden, including the root of their disappointing performance against Harden's former team, the Brooklyn Nets.
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Being Sensitive Is Completely Off-Brand for Russell Westbrook
Ric discusses complaints by Lakers point guard Russell Westbrook and his wife Nina that being taunted by fans and media for his struggles on the court are affecting their family off of it.
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Can Ja Morant Be The Next Face of the NBA?
Ric discusses Memphis Grizzlies' star point guard Ja Morant's path to becoming the next face of the NBA.
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Why Steph Curry is Not the Face of the NBA (Which Is Too Bad)
Ric discusses who is and has been -- and maybe will be -- the face of the NBA.
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Zion is Latest Proof that Being a No. 1 Pick Requires More Than Talent
Ric examines the last decade of NBA drafts, the No. 1 picks in each and their readiness to handle all that comes with being taken first.
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The LeBron-Bronny Package Deal
Ric discusses LeBron James' announcement that he will sign with whichever NBA team acquires his son, Bronny.
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Deciphering the Harden and Simmons Press Conferences
Ric examines what James Harden and Ben Simmons said at their first press conferences since being traded for each other by the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets.
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The Difference Between Ben Simmons and James Harden
Ric discusses the events that led to the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade.
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