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
Discovering the Joy and Sorrow of Being a Fan
Ric discusses what he discovered about being a fan rooting for his hometown Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI.
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A Better Time and Deal for the 76ers to get James Harden
Ric examines the blockbuster Ben Simmons-James Harden trade between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets.
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The Lakers and Nets Have Killed The Big Three Myth
Ric examines the state of the Lakers and Nets with their trios of stars and why they don't compare to previous star-laden championship teams.
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Clippers and Blazers Headed In Opposite Directions
Ric examines the five-player trade between the Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers last week that not only reflects where they are this season but where they are as organizations.
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Making Sense of Trade Rumors and No Suns All-Star Starters
Ric sorts through the latest trade deadline rumors and complaints that the Phoenix Suns do not have a starter in the upcoming All-Star Game despite having the league's best record.
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The Otherness Of Giannis Antetokounmpo
Ric examines what makes Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo an atypical superstar and how that may be why fans and his peers don't appreciate him as much as they should.
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How Tom Brady's Retirement Decision Impacts LeBron James
Ric examines the longevity goals of quarterback Tom Brady and the NBA's LeBron James and how Brady's reported retirement exposes the dilemma James will soon face -- if he isn't facing it already.
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Good Vs. Evil: The Grayson Allen-Alex Caruso Story
Ric examines Bucks guard Grayson Allen's flagrant foul on Bulls guard Alex Caruso and how their images and reputations informed the public and media reaction to it.
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LeBron and His Non-Pursuit of the All-Time Scoring Record
Ric discusses comments made by Steph Curry about his recent shooting struggles and LeBron James on his recent shooting excellence.
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A Tale of Two Coaches
Ric discusses back-to-back losses by the Lakers and Warriors to the Indiana Pacers and how their treatment points up the impossible position Lakers coach Frank Vogel finds himself.
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The Challenge -- and Solution -- to Ranking Kyrie Irving as a Point Guard
Ric discusses recent comments by several notable NBA players touting Kyrie Irving as one of the all-time great point guards in the history of the league.
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A Shortage of All Stars
Ric reveals his 10 All-Star starters and discusses the challenge facing NBA coaches in filling out the remaining 14 roster spots this season.
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Is There Reason To Worry About Steph Curry?
Ric discusses superstar guard Steph Curry's recent shooting slump and what it means for the Golden State Warriors.
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Kyrie Irving Returns
Ric discusses Kyrie Irving's first game this season and what it means for the Brooklyn Nets going forward.
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There's Something Special Going On In Chicago
Ric discusses the Chicago Bulls' rise to the top of the Eastern Conference.
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Stop Blaming Russell Westbrook For Being Russell Westbrook
Ric examines the performance by Russell Westbrook for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Why Some NBA Vets Are Getting Signed And Others Aren't
Ric discusses why, with NBA teams scrambling to replace Covid-positive players, certain NBA vets are landing 10-day contracts and others are not getting a call.
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Why Lebron Wanted Russ Westbrook over Buddy Hield
Ric discusses the reason why the Los Angeles Lakers traded with the Washington Wizards for Russ Westbrook rather than with the Sacramento Kings for Buddy Hield to help LeBron James pursue another cha…
Why LeBron Wanted Russ Westbrook over DeMar DeRozan
Ric discusses what we learned from the Suns' latest dismantling of the Lakers, along with the beef between Mo Harkless and Buddy Hield in the Sacramento Kings' loss to the Golden State Warriors.
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Feeling Dell Curry's Joy and Michael Jordan's Pain At The Same Time
Ric discusses simultaneously losing his dad -- and former coach -- while seeing his son flourish as an athlete and the deeper understanding all of it gave him on the many ways losing a parent can imp…