On The Ball with Ric Bucher
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- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 563
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Nikola Jokic Is Stepping Up -- and Back
Ric discusses two-time MVP Nikola Jokic's performance in, and impact on, the Western Conference finals for the Denver Nuggets.
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The Officiating in the Lakers-Warriors Series
Ric discusses the controversy over how the playoff series between the Lakers and Warriors is being officiated.
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The Big Lie About Today's NBA
Ric discusses what the playoffs are telling us about the state of the NBA.
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Why Giannis Is Treated Differently
Ric discusses Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments after the No. 1 Milwaukee Bucks were upset by the No. 8 Miami Heat, along with other playoff observations.
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The Two All-NBA Selections I Regret
Ric discusses who he selected for this year's All-NBA teams and why.
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Choosing This Year's MVP
Ric discusses the challenge of filling out his NBA MVP ballot this year.
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Reviewing the Ja Morant Crisis Management
Ric discusses how the Memphis Grizzlies handled recent incidents that led to the NBA suspending star guard Ja Morant for eight games due to conduct detrimental to the league.
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Which Voters Actually Favored Nikola Jokic as MVP
Ric examines the recent question raised about whether or not racism exists in how NBA MVPs are selected.
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Fixing Load Management & The Larry Bird 3-pt Shooting Argument
Ric offers more insight on why load management hasn't been effective in preventing injuries and addresses a recent debate on Larry Bird's worthiness as an all-time great three-point shooter.
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Impact of the Trade Deadline Moves by the Suns and Timberwolves
Ric discusses the impact of the Phoenix Suns' acquiring Kevin Durant vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves trading for point guard Mike Conley.
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What We Learned From LeBron's Historic Night
Ric discusses LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul Jabbar's NBA all-time scoring record in a 133-130 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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The Many Elements of an NBA Trade
Ric discusses the language used by GMs in trades, the people involved and what inspired the Dallas Mavericks to acquire the Brooklyn Nets' enigmatic guard, Kyrie Irving.
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Hakeem and Embiid: Taking a Compliment as an Insult
Ric discusses a recent exchange between Hall of Fame center Hakeem Olajuwon and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid.
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Making NBA All-Star Voting Matter
Ric shares who he voted for as All-Star starters and how he would improve the voting process.
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Are the Atlanta Hawks Still Working off the Warriors' Blueprint?
Ric discusses recent front-office changes by the Atlanta Hawks and what inspired them.
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LeBron and the Lakers: Who is Underserving Whom?
Ric discusses the state of the Los Angeles Lakers and their relationship with star forward LeBron James.
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Why the Brooklyn Nets Should Scare Everyone -- Including Themselves
Ric discusses the Brooklyn Nets' surge in the Eastern Conference and the components that make them dangerous in more ways than one.
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The NBA -- What to Cheer, What to Fear
Ric takes stock of the NBA entering the New Year -- what is working, what isn't and how the league could make load management more palatable for fans.
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LeBron, Jerry Jones and The Photo
Ric discusses Lakers star LeBron James' reaction to the media not asking him about a photo that shows Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones as a 14-year-old boy in a crowd that prevented his school being …
Steph and Distorting Reality
Ric discusses the public reaction to a digitally edited video that shows the Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry making five consecutive full-court shots.
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