Knuckleheads with Quentin Richardson & Darius Miles

The Players' Tribune

Totally unguarded conversations about sports, culture and basketball nostalgia. NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

  • 50 minutes 48 seconds
    Alex English

    This week we got a legend on the pod as Hall of Famer Alex English joins Q and D on Knuckleheads. One of the best players in Nuggets history looks back on his journey in South Carolina, growing up in a segregated South, staying home in Colombia for college, and setting all the Gamecock records. He talks about what the draft process was like in the ’70s, finally landing in Denver after not playing in his early seasons, and how it felt to become one of the best players in the league. We got one of the most underrated players ever — tune in! 

    1. Choosing to stay home and going to South Carolina for college (9:50)
    2. Draft process in the 70’s, getting picked by the Bucks (15:19) 
    3. Going to the Pacers, starting to get real minutes (20:39)
    4. Getting traded to Denver, becoming an all star (22:51) 
    5. Losing in the Conference Finals to Magic and the Lakers in 1985 (30:55)
    6. Thoughts on Nikola Jokic and his dominance (32:30) 
    7. Having one of the greatest retro jerseys ever (35:39) 

    About Our Hosts:

    NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

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    8 April 2025, 7:05 am
  • 1 hour 58 minutes
    Tony Allen

    This week we got a Chicago hooper on the show, first team All-D, and the Grindfather — Tony Allen joins Knuckleheads. TA sits down to discuss his journey: dropping out of high school, figuring it out in Chicago and finding his way to Oklahoma State. Tony looks back on getting drafted by the Celtics, winning a championship with the Big 3 in 2008, and moving on to Memphis. He talks about those legendary Grizzlies teams and what it was like to become one of the best defenders in the league. TA a real one. Tune in! 

    1. Growing up in Chicago, dropping out of high school but meeting Will Bynum and going to Crane (7:30)
    2. Getting to Oklahoma State after Juco, dominating there (30:20)
    3. Draft process, getting taken by the Celtics (42:30)
    4. Becoming one of the best defenders in the league, learning from Paul Pierce (54:00) 
    5. Boston forming the Big 3, winning the NBA Finals in 2008 (1:02:35)
    6. Celtics-Lakers rivalry, being tasked with guarding Kobe (1:16:56) 
    7. Going to the Memphis Grizzlies, teaming up with Z-Bo (1:24:22)
    8. Becoming the Grindfather, getting All-Defense after All-Defense (1:29:25)

    About Our Hosts:

    NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

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    1 April 2025, 7:05 am
  • 46 minutes 34 seconds
    NBA Tap In: Jimmy Butler's Return to Miami

    If you didn’t tap in yesterday, now’s the time! The guys break down Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami and the Heat’s strong performance. They dive into the Rockets’ hot streak and the Celtics making their final push before playoffs. Plus, Q and D send prayers up for Dame and Juju. Don’t miss!

    About Our Hosts:

    NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

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    27 March 2025, 3:05 pm
  • 1 hour 24 minutes
    Rudy Gay

    This week we’re joined by none other than Rudy Gay! The guys take it all the way back to those legendary Nike Camps and AAU tournaments, dig into Rudy’s early years making an impact in Memphis and learn about the advice Kobe gave Rudy after his Achilles injury. Tune in for a great conversation with a true hooper!

    1. Growing up in Brooklyn and Maryland, looking up to Melo (2:40)
    2. The importance of Rudy’s Nike Camp, choosing UConn, NCAA Tournament experience (13:45)
    3. Getting traded on draft night, the Z-Bo effect in Memphis (39:20)
    4. Injury during contract year, 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Rudy’s favorite dunks of his career (1:05:21)

    About Our Hosts:

    NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

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    25 March 2025, 6:00 am
  • 52 minutes 20 seconds
    NBA Tap In: Q and D break down the Wild West

    The West is getting wild as five games separates the 2 seed and the 8 seed, and we’re back with another Tap In to discuss it all! Q and D touch on the Warriors’ impressive win over the Bucks — without Steph — as well as the Clippers’ takedown of the Cavs. The guys get into where they think the Western standings will land, while hoping that the East stays put as it is now. They bring up the MVP debate and why Joker is making this conversation a whole lot harder than expected. Tap In! 

    About Our Hosts:

    NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

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    19 March 2025, 8:01 pm
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    Pau Gasol

    This week we got Spain’s finest, the NBA Hall of Famer and 2x champ Pau Gasol on Knuckleheads. Pau looks back on his journey from growing up in Barcelona, to becoming the highest drafted international player at the time. Pau describes transitioning to Memphis, helping the Grizzlies lay their foundation, and what it was like to get traded for his brother and go to the Lakers. We get Kobe stories and look back on those Lakers championship runs. Tune in! 

    1. Playing for the Spanish national team for the first time (11:41) 
    2. Getting drafted by the Grizzlies, his rookie year (18:57)
    3. Getting traded for Marc Gasol and joining Kobe on the Lakers (35:07) 
    4. ‘08-’09 season, winning the NBA Finals over Orlando (49:26)
    5. 2010 Finals, Celtics-Lakers rivalry (52:58)
    6. Phil Jackson and the triangle (58:49) 
    7. Pau’s thoughts on Luka Doncic joining the Lakers (1:08:17) 

    About Our Hosts:

    NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

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    18 March 2025, 7:05 am
  • 46 minutes 26 seconds
    NBA Tap In: The Nuggets and Thunder spar as the Jokic and SGA MVP race heats up

    Q and D are back with another Tap In. The guys give their takes on the Denver-OKC back-to-back and the implications these games have on the MVP debate. They discuss the Lakers-Celtics matchup over the weekend, touch on the Cavs continuing their dominance, and look back on Haliburton’s tough buzzer beater against Giannis and the Bucks. We’re comin’ down the stretch now. Tap In! 

    About Our Hosts:

    NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

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    12 March 2025, 8:46 pm
  • 51 minutes 54 seconds
    Greg Oden

    Yeah, yeah, yeah! We’re back this week with the 2007 No. 1 overall pick, THE Greg Oden! The fellas take it way back, talking about Greg’s rise through high school hoops, his time at Ohio State, the hype leading up to the draft, and his NBA journey. Y’all know you gotta tune in to this one!

    About Our Hosts:

    NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

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    11 March 2025, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    NBA Tap In: The Lake show is rolling and Steph put on in the Big Apple

    We are back with another live Tap In this week as the Lake Show continues to roll, with LeBron James just addin’ to his legacy. Meanwhile, the Warriors are looking stronger after taking down the Knicks at the Garden last night. The guys touch on OKC’s success, what Sacramento has been doing, and how impressed they are that Cleveland continues to dominate the East. Tap in! 

    About Our Hosts:

    NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

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    5 March 2025, 10:07 pm
  • 42 minutes 11 seconds
    Gary Payton

    We got a Top 75 player on Knuckleheads this week as The Glove aka Gary Payton joins Q and D. Bringing the energy per usual, GP shares his experiences growing up in the Bay, going to Oregon State, and getting to the league. He also looks back on putting the Sonics on the map with Shawn Kemp and what it was like to win DPOY and a gold medal all in the same year. The Hall of Famer never holds back — Tune in! 

    1. Putting Oregon State on the map (7:29) 
    2. Teaming up with Shawn Kemp on the Seattle Sonics (15:40) 
    3. Being the first guard to win Defensive Player of the Year (19:09)
    4. 1996 Olympics, Dream Team II (21:07)
    5. Going up against MJ in the NBA Finals (23:34)
    6. Winning the NBA Finals with Miami in 2006 (25:44) 
    7. Not letting OKC retire his #20 jersey (37:56) 

    About Our Hosts:

    NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

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    4 March 2025, 8:05 am
  • 56 minutes 58 seconds
    NBA Tap In: Q & D on Luka’s First Matchup With The Mavericks

    We back with another live Tap In this week following Luka’s first matchup against his former team, the Mavs. Q and D touch on his performance, how impressed they are with the Lakers and get into what the team can do going forward. The guys also give their thoughts on Milwaukee, what the Bucks can do in the East, and if they have any reservations about the Thunder after OKC dropped a game to Minnesota. Those low seeds in the West could be dangerous! Tap in! 

    About Our Hosts:

    NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

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    26 February 2025, 9:13 pm
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