Delaware’s Finest (Feat. Donte DiVincenzo)

04/07/23 • 77 min

Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner

This week, Golden State Warriors guard DONTE DIVINCENZO joins POINT FORWARD co-hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER for a revelatory and wide-ranging convo. Donte talks about growing up playing soccer in Delaware, what it’s like to be a white NBA player and the dark place he went to following an injury early in his career. He also gets into why Steph Curry is “different,” how Steve Kerr gave him confidence, and guarding Damian Lillard. Plus, he dishes on how his life changed when he won Most Outstanding Player at the 2018 Final Four while leading Villanova to a championship, and what it was like playing with Brooklyn Nets wing Mikal Bridges and living with NY Knicks star Jalen Brunson in college.

Before the guys welcome Donte on, though, they take some time to dig into one of the biggest NBA stories of the week: The new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Andre and Evan talk through some of the behind-the-scenes of how we got here, give their takes on the deal, and respond to some of the reactions it’s gotten so far. Plus, Evan explains why he isn’t afraid of alligators, and Andre delves into his excitement about this week’s Masters Tournament.

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Bargaining Chip (Feat. Tamika Tremaglio)

In a business-first conversation in New York City with Point Forward hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER, National Basketball Players Association Executive Director TAMIKA TREMAGLIO discusses the ongoing Collective Bargaining negotiations in real time. Before the conversation with Tremaglio, TURNER and long-time NBPA Vice President IGUODALA kick off the show with some quick and insightful takes on the negotiations and the women’s NCAA Tournament. But really, this captivating episode is about the players, their relationship with NBA Governors, and the woman who represents the players. Tremaglio shares deeply personal thoughts on her upbringing, the sacrifices she and her family have made as she climbed the professional ladder and why she doesn’t expect a work stoppage in the NBA anytime soon.

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Brooklyn He Go Hard (Feat. Mikal Bridges)

MIKAL BRIDGES grew up in Philadelphia watching ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER hoop for his hometown Sixers. Now, he’s joining Point Forward’s co-hosts to walk them through how that local middle schooler became a rising star for the Brooklyn Nets. Mikal goes deep on his journey, including: Leading Villanova to two national championships; helping morph the Phoenix Suns into a contender; what he learned from Devin Booker and Chris Paul; his relationship with Deandre Ayton and their viral on-court verbal exchange earlier this season; and his new role as the face of the Brooklyn Nets. Additionally, Mikal opens up about both his aspirations (becoming an All-Star) and his challenges (draft night disappointment). This is a rare opportunity to really get to know a guy who is more inclined to just let his game do the talking.

Plus, before sitting down with Mikal, Andre and Evan share their thoughts on the NBA Play-In, go deeper on the Second Son Theory, and recap how the Masters went for Andre (and for the golfers).

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