Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner

Andre hustled home immediately after the Game 1 loss to the Celtics to recap with Evan last night! They chat about Andre's first game back from injury being an NBA Finals game, the mental toughness required to absorb a Game 1 loss, and discuss just how real momentum actually is. (1:08) They also take time out to touch on Phil Knight's bid to purchase the Portland Trailblazers (22:30), and go deep on the Tank Davis/Rolando Romero fight (30:00), as well as the Tommy Pham slap, heard around the league (43:19). Later, Evan comments on the Nike lawsuit against StockX for selling fraudulent merchandise (45:53), and the guys talk about Stan Lee's likeness being used by Marvel for the next 20 years (51:08). Lastly, the guys talk business and English Championship Promotion Final aka the "richest game in football" (56:09).

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What is it about social media phenom VIC BLENDS that makes him the go-to barber for NBA players and rappers? His talent, of course, but also his personality – something that becomes abundantly clear during his conversation with Point Forward co-hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER, which was recorded in front of a live audience in Utah during All-Star Weekend. Blends, born Victor Fontanez, talks about growing up in Fayetteville, NC, after J. Cole had put it on the map; getting his start cutting NBA players’ hair with ‘ville native Dennis Smith, Jr.; making the Forbes “30 Under 30” List; why he sees himself as more than a barber; becoming a voice of Gen Z on TikTok; his “Deep Cut” podcast; going to therapy; his conversations with Logic; how he almost died cutting D’Angelo Russell’s hair; and plenty more.

Plus, before sitting down with Vic, Evan and Andre talk about Steph Curry’s historic 50-point performance in Game 7 of the first round and where it ranks among his best games; the Phoenix Suns’ and Mercury’s decision to move their games to free over-the-air TV and online streaming; and Kevin Garnett’s proposal for an NBA All-Star Weekend rap tournament.

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Andre and Evan reflect on the global changes being caused by the rise of crypto as they discuss the success of Ukrainian NFTs documenting the war with Russia (0:34). They both challenge the idea that analysts think momentum isn’t real (8:06) and take an in-depth look at the rise of social media platform Buzzer (19:20) and its effect on so-called sports “experts”. Michael Rubin joins the show the talk about his path to success in business, advocating for criminal justice reform and being $75 million in debt at the age of 21 (27:31).

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Andre and Evan kick off the show by taking a closer look at Patrick Beverly, his recent appearance on ESPN, his commentary on Chris Paul, and just who should be authorized to speak as an expert on Basketball (1:27). The guys transition to their guns & butter segment as Andre describes a bear market and just how it affects society around us (9:42). Next, the guys pay tribute to Virgil Abloh as they discuss his posthumous release of the Louis Vuitton Air Force 1 sneaker. Evan chimes in lamenting the fact that he’s on the friends and family list and the shoes only come in a size 10 (15:27)! Finally, the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, Willie Green joins the show. He talks about his epic sideline speech, how he responded to the 300 messages when news broke of his head coaching job, the pressures on a Black head coach to succeed, connecting with and developing players, hopes for the upcoming season, and how he sneaks a golf game into his busy schedule (24:04).

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We're back again with another Point Forward live! This time we took to Twitter Spaces with the homie Jordan Poole to recap Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. Jordan also waxes poetic about his sense of style and his dedication to being himself, his journey through the G-League, dealing the spotlight of the NBA, and the legacy he wants to leave behind.

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