The Rematch with Etan Thomas

Howard Head Coach Kenny Blakeney Talks March Madness, Back to Back Winning Seasons, Jordan Brand

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 19:52:00 -0000

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Athlete Activist Dr. Harry Edwards On LeBron's Greatness On & Off The Court, Ali, Kareem, MJ, More

Sat, 18 Feb 2023 19:49:18 -0000

On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by the esteemed Dr. Harry Edwards. They have a great discussion about the role athletes play in society as role models and the weight they bare for social change. They also discuss the origin of The Olympic Project for Human Rights, and so much more.

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Bishop Talbert Swan Discusses LeBron James’ Activism, Kyrie Irving Backlash, Media Bias, More

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:35:22 -0000

On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by the esteemed Bishop Talbert Swan. They discuss a myriad of topics, from LeBron James greatness on and off the court. The media backlash that Kyrie Irving has received, the role the media plays in all of this and more.

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Last Chance U Head Coach John Mosley on JUCO Basketball, Season 2, How They Film The Show

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 16:47:55 -0000

On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by the star of Last Chance U, head coach of the East Los Angeles College Men's basketball team, John Mosley detailing his 2nd season on the Netflix hit show, the challenges of coaching at the junior college level and using basketball to mentor young men.

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Devlin Carter Talks His Desire to Partner With Kyrie Irving, Owning His Own Brand, Fashion, More

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 21:09:00 -0000

On the latest episode of The Rematch, hosted by Etan Thomas, Etan sits down with one of the brightest minds in urban entrepreneurship and the founder of the SIA brand, Devlin Carter. They discuss his beginnings with the company, why he thinks Kyrie Irving would be the perfect partner for SIA, and more.

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Former NBA Players Craig Hodges And Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf Discuss The Kyrie Irving Backlash, More

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:58:00 -0000

Former NBA sharpshooters and social activists Craig Hodges and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf join Etan Thomas to discuss the Kyrie Irving saga, and where they see things playing out from here.

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Rabbi Harry Rozenberg on Antisemitism, Kyrie Irving’s Suspension, Nets’ 6 Steps to Return, ADL, More

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 01:08:13 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by Rabbi Harry Rozenberg to discuss the hottest topic in the NBA right now, Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving and his suspension. Conversations like this one need to be had to gain perspective and grow from the situation.

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Etan Thomas and Dave Zirin Discuss Kyrie Irving's Anti Semitic Backlash

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 17:14:39 -0000

This week on The Rematch, one of the most respected sports journalists in the country, the Nation’s Dave Zirin, joins Etan to discuss one of the most talked about athletes in the world, Kyrie Irving.

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Legendary Olympian/Activist Tommie Smith Discusses His New Book Victory Stand, Athlete Empowerment

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 19:38:00 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by former US Olympian and activist Tommie Smith as they discuss the backlash he received for his iconic protest in the 1968 Olympics held in Mexico City, today's athletes, and the role they play in social justice.

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NBA Shooting Coach Chris Matthews AKA Lethal Shooter Talks NBA Clients, Motivational Speaking, More

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 21:43:57 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by social media sensation -- and one of the most sought-after shooting gurus in the world of basketball -- Chris Lethal Shooter Matthews as they discuss his college career, becoming a trainer for high-level NBA as WNBA players, and being a motivational speaker.

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Tim “Headache” Gittens Talks AND1’s Global Influence, Inaccuracies in Netflix Doc, Being Underpaid

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 01:26:00 -0000

On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas welcomes NYC street ball legend and former And1 Mixtape Star Tim "Headache" Gittens. They discuss his basketball career, how he gained notoriety in the playgrounds of New York City, and became a star as part of the ESPN And1 television show. He also breaks down the mismanagement and lack of transparency between the players on the tour and the parent company And1. This is a conversation you don't want to miss.

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University of Maryland Legend and Former #1 Overall Pick Joe Smith Talks Terps, NBA Rookie Scale

Sat, 13 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0000

On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by fellow big man Joe Smith. They breakdown his All-American career at The University of Maryland, battling in the ACC, and being the #1 overall draft pick in the 1995 NBA Draft.

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Brandon Scoop B Robinson Joins Etan to Talk, Kyrie Irving Rumors The Medias Coverage of NBA Stars

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:26:30 -0000

n the latest episode of The Rematch, NBA Journalist Brandon Scoop B Robinson breaks down the latest NBA rumblings, the media's coverage of the league's stars, Stephen A Smith and more.

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Old Media vs New Media, David Aldridge and Marc J Spears join Etan Thomas

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 00:40:30 -0000

On the latest episode of The Rematch Etan Thomas welcomes two NBA media stalwarts and long time veterans David Aldridge from The Athletic and Marc J Spears from ESPN/Andscape. They discuss the evolution of sports media and player led content, and how that impacts the traditional coverage of atheltes and sports.

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Baron Davis On Steph Curry's Greatness, We Believe Warriors, How the Media Unfairly Attacks Players

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 18:14:24 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas welcomes, one of LA's finest, former NBA All-Star Baron Davis. Baron and Etan touch on Steph Curry and The Golden State Warriors winning their 4th NBA Championship in 8 years. They also discuss Klay's incredible mental endurance to battle back from multiple injuries, to reach the mountain top again!

They also break down today's sports media climate, specifically Stephen A Smith, Nick Wright, and others with their outrageous takes, and player attacks.

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Quincy Isaiah Talks Playing The Role of NBA Legend Magic Johnson, Winning Time, More

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:29:00 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by Quincy Isaiah, who plays Magic Johnson in HBO Max's thrilling series Winning Time. In this great conversation, they discuss him getting the role of Magic, the criticism some Lakers fans have had for the show, and how excited he is for season 2!

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Hall of Famer Spencer Haywood Discusses “Winning Time,” NBA Career, More

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:09:58 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch Etan Thomas welcomes NBA legend Spencer Haywood as they discuss his groundbreaking career and his portrayal in the HBO series Winning Time and more.

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Jacob Blake on NBA Player Activism, The Milwaukee Bucks' Protest, His Journey and More

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 21:55:37 -0000

On this episode of "The Rematch," powered by Viola, Jacob Blake joins Etan Thomas to talk about the support he has gotten from NBA players, the Milwaukee Bucks' protest, and his current activism.

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NBA Hall Of Famer Patrick Ewing Talks Knicks Days, Turning The Hoyas Around, Charles Oakley, More

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:48:42 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan is joined by Basketball Hall of Famer, Georgetown head coach Pat Ewing. They discuss his legendary career with The New York Knicks, coaching at his alma mater, his relationship with his former teammates on the Knicks and more!

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DeMatha Catholic High School Assistant Coach Daryl Greene

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:59:00 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Daryl Green, assistant coach at the legendary Dematha Catholic High School in Maryland, joins Etan to talk about who will be the next head coach, connecting and coaching players, and the relationships he builds on and off the court with the team.

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Inside Winning Time: Executive Producer Rodney Barnes & Star Solomon Hughes Discuss New Lakers Show

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 01:25:00 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by Rodney Barnes, Executive Producer & Star Solomon, who plays Kareem, in HBO's newest hit TV show: Winning Time. They discuss how the show came about and all of the research that went into telling the stories of the Iconic 1980's Los Angeles Lakers.

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Syracuse Legend, NBA All-Star Derrick Coleman Talks Syracuse Struggles, Dream Two, NIL & More

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 18:21:22 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by fellow Syracuse alum, NBA All-Star, and one of the most skilled big men ever to play, Derrick Coleman.

They of course discuss the Orangemen's struggles this season and possible transfers leaving the program, the underrated debate Dream Team 1 vs Dream Team 2, and much more!

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American Pro Basketball Player Maurice Creek Talks About Being Stranded In Ukraine During Conflict

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 17:03:00 -0000

Maurice Creek, a former basketball player with the University of Indiana and George Washington University is currently playing basketball overseas in Ukraine, joined Etan Thomas on The Rematch, to discuss his current status and what he's doing to stay safe during the Russian invasion.

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Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn Talks of Jan 6th, NBA Players Activism, More

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:01:00 -0000

Capitol Police Sgt. Harry Dunn joins Etan Thomas on the latest episode of The Rematch. They talk about still shocking happenings from January 6th 2021 in our nation's capital, how NBA players have used their platform for social change and more.

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Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt Talks NBA Athlete Activism, Ahmaud Arbery, More

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:15:00 -0000

Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt talks about the recent guilty verdicts in the Ahmaud Arbery case, the role the NBA and WNBA can and will play in policy change moving forward.

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Luol Deng on His NBA Career, Lakers Contract, Misdiagnosis with the Bulls, Duke Stint, More

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 19:38:52 -0000

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Enes Kanter Freedom on Name Change, Recent Political Comments, More

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 19:29:00 -0000

On this episode of "The Rematch", Etan Thomas speaks with Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter Freedom about a wide range of topics including his name change, his recent political comments and much more. "The Rematch" is powered by BasketballNews.com.

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Markelle Fultz Talks Injuries, Dealing With Criticism His Love of the Game and More

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 19:44:00 -0000

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz joins Etan Thomas on The Rematch, to break down his NBA journey, the ups and downs, his perseverance, and his new role in Orlando.

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Gilbert Arenas Talks Kyrie, Dropping 60 on Kobe, Ben Simmons, His WNBA Comments, More

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 01:30:34 -0000

On this episode of "The Rematch," Etan Thomas is joined by his former Washington Wizards teammate and three-time NBA All-Star Gilbert Arenas. As usual, Gilbert doesn't hold back. They discuss a wide range of topics including Gilbert's playing days, his suspension following the firearms incident, his thoughts on Kyrie Irving sitting out, the Ben Simmons drama in Philadelphia, his controversial comments about the WNBA and much more.

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Eric Snow on Ben Simmons Drama, Allen Iverson's Greatness, Playing With a Young LeBron in Cleveland

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 22:46:06 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan welcomes former Michigan State Spartan great and 76er stand-out Eric Snow. They discuss a range of topics, everything from how things could have been handled differently in the Ben Simmons situation, sharing a backcourt with the incredible Allen Iverson, and seeing the early greatness in a young LeBron James in his early Cleveland years. As always please subscribe and rate The Rematch Podcast.

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Deadspin's Carron J. Phillips Talks Sage Steele, ESPN Politics and More

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:00:34 -0000

Sage Steele has been a trending topic as of late on Twitter for her interview with Jay Cutler. On this episode of The Rematch, powered by BasketballNews.com, Etan Thomas and his guest Carron J Phillips break down the ESPN anchors controversial statements.

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NBA Writer Ric Bucher on the Media vs Player Tension, Damian Lillard, Co-writing Brian Grant’s Book

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:40:21 -0000

Long-time NBA reporter formally of ESPN and now Fox Sports, Ric Bucher joins Etan Thomas The Rematch as they talk about the Ric co-writing former NBA Star Brian Grant's book, the greatness and leadership of Damian Lillard, and the bubbling tension between NBA players and their counterparts in the media.

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Former NBA Star Brian Grant Talks About His New Book Rebound, Battling Parkinsons

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 19:03:18 -0000

Brian Grant joins Etan to talk about his new book "Rebound" that he wrote alongside longtime NBA journalist Ric Bucher, his 12 year NBA journey, and his ongoing battle with Parkinson's.

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Jermaine O'Neal Talks Malice at the Palace Film On Netflix, What Really Happened, More

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 18:33:30 -0000

On the latest episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by former Indiana Pacers All-Star Center Jermaine O'Neal. They talk about his long NBA Career, and extensively about the famed Malice at the Palace, and more.

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Gold Medalist Breanna Stewart On Winning The Olympics, Fighting Racial Injustice, More

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 17:40:00 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch hosted by Etan Thomas, WNBA Star and USA Gold medalist Breanna Stewart joins the show to talk all things women's basketball and police brutality in America.

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Former Washington Wizard Courtney Alexander Talks NBA Career, Time in DC, More

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 22:22:54 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan talks with his former Washington Wizards' teammate Courtney Alexander as they discuss his college days where he was the leading scorer in the nation to his NBA career and how money, ego, and the lifestyle ended his career.

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G League Ignite Head Coach Jason Hart Talks Evan Mobley, Ignites Draft Success

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 22:39:56 -0000

Former Syracuse point guard and USC assistant coach Jason Hart sits down with his old teammate Etan Thomas to talk about coaching Cleveland Cavs pick Evan Mobley, being hired to coach the G league Ignite team, and the new avenues for high school athletes to reach the NBA.

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Jay Bilas Talks NIL, NCAA Hypocrisy, More

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Etan Thomas speaks with ESPN College Basketball analyst Jay Bilas on The Rematch to discuss all things NIL and NCAA Basketball, the hypocrisy of the current system, and more.

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Al Harrington talks ShaCarri Richardson Suspension, NBA Career, Cannabis Industry

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 00:23:00 -0000

Former NBA Star Al Harrington tells compelling stories of getting started in the cannabis space, starting his own company, Sha'Carri Richardson's controversial suspension, and changing the stigma around marijuana and its relationship with sports.

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Charles Paul & Corey Crowder, Fathers of Phoenix Suns Stars Chris Paul & Jae Crowder, Talk Playoffs

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 23:47:01 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch with Etan Thomas powered by BasketballNews.com, Charles Paul and Corey Crowder — the fathers of Suns' stars Chris Paul and Jae Crowder — join the show to talk about the team's incredible playoff run, the roles their sons play on the team and in the league as a whole, COVID-19 protocols, and winning a championship in Phoenix.

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Kwame Brown on Stephen A. Smith, MJ, The Wizards, More

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 01:32:51 -0000

On the latest episode of The Rematch, Kwame sits down with his former Wizards teammate Etan Thomas for a wide-ranging interview touching on everything from his early years in the NBA, his recent social media outbursts, and what lies ahead.

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Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles on Starting "Knuckleheads" Podcast, Life After the NBA, More

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 18:51:00 -0000

On this episode of “The Rematch”, Etan Thomas talks with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles about the upcoming season of their “Knuckleheads” podcast with The Players Tribune, being a part of the 2000 NBA draft, their time with the Clippers, what motivated them to be a part of the media, overcoming struggles on and off the court and more.

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Kwame Brown Discussion with Former Washington Wizards Jahidi White, Chris Whitney and Tyrone Nesby

Wed, 26 May 2021 20:33:39 -0000

Etan Thomas is joined by former Washington Wizards' teammates Jahadi White, Chris Whitney, and Tyrone Nesby to talk about Kwame Brown, why people may think they know him but really don't, how Kwame was treated during his career by Michael Jordan and Doug Collins, and the way he was degraded by the media.

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HS Class of 1996 Tim Thomas, Mateen Cleaves, Mike Bibby Talk Kobe Bryant Memories

Sun, 16 May 2021 18:46:10 -0000

The Class of 1996 — including Tim Thomas, Mateen Cleaves and Mike Bibby — share Kobe Bryant memories including their first encounter with him, what the Mamba mentality was about, and what it means for them to see Kobe inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Raekwon and John Starks Talk Knicks, Hip Hop, More

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:28:04 -0000

Etan Thomas is joined by New York Knicks legend John Starks and Hip Hop royalty and Wu-Tang Clan member Raekwon The Chef!

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Joe Hampton talks LAST CHANCE U, redemption, and Coach Mosley not giving up on him

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:34:58 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan talks to Joe Hampton, one of the stars of the Netflix hit series Last Chance U about his redemption story, Coach Mosley not giving up on him and more.

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Coach John Mosley discusses “Last Chance U”

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 16:50:40 -0000

John Mosley discusses the unique challenges of coaching Junior College basketball, the Netflix docuseries Last Chance U, and life lessons basketball has taught him.

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WNBA legend Sue Bird on WNBA Activism, Favorite Players to Watch, Most Meaningful Championship

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 14:56:28 -0000

WNBA legend and four-time league and Olympic champion Sue Bird joins Etan Thomas on "The Rematch" to share her thoughts on what championship was the most meaningful to her, her favorite players to watch, the incredible career she's had, WNBA activism and more.

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Elijah Millsap Discusses Jazz Allegations, NBA’s Investigation of Racist Comment

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 22:08:58 -0000

On this week’s episode of “The Rematch,” Etan Thomas is joined by former NBA player Elijah Millsap. Recently, Millsap accused Utah Jazz executive Dennis Lindsey of making a racist comment during his exit interview with the team, which prompted an NBA investigation and Lindsey denies making the comment. Millsap talks about his allegation, the investigation and more.

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Rex Chapman on His Top NBA Moments, Jawing With Michael Jordan, Racism in Kentucky

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:05:00 -0000

Former NBA star Rex Chapman joins Etan Thomas on "The Rematch" to discuss his NBA career, adjusting to being a pro, dunking on Manute Bol, the racism he experienced while playing at Kentucky, how it still goes on today and more.

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Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on Steph Curry comparisons, Shaq in college, player activism

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:54:07 -0000

On this episode of “The Rematch,” Etan Thomas is joined by Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf to discuss his journey, people comparing his game to Steph Curry’s, his experience playing with Shaquille O’Neal in college, athlete activism and much more.

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Kyle Korver on NBA Free Agency, Player Activism and More

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:08:43 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch NBA sharpshooter Kyle Korver joins Etan Thomas to discuss his NBA career, former players' comments on current players, social justice initiatives, and more.

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Matt Barnes on "All The Smoke", His Media Career, Social Justice

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:26:00 -0000

On this episode of "The Rematch," Etan Thomas is joined by former NBA veteran and current broadcaster Matt Barnes. They discuss his transition to broadcasting, his "All the Smoke" podcast, his off-court endeavors, his involvement on social justice issues and more.

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MLK Day Panel: WNBA’s Angel McCoughtry, Elizabeth Williams, Renee Montgomery, Tierra Ruffin-Pratt

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 20:19:49 -0000

On this episode of “The Rematch,” Etan Thomas put together a special MLK Day panel featuring Angel McCoughtry of the Las Vegas Aces, Elizabeth Williams and Renee Montgomery of the Atlanta Dream, Tierra Ruffin-Pratt of the Los Angeles Sparks, and Emerald Garner (Eric Garner’s daughter).

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Stephen Jackson on George Floyd, "All The Smoke," transitioning to media and more

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:08:27 -0000

On this episode of "The Rematch," Etan Thomas is joined by 14-year NBA veteran Stephen Jackson. They talk about the success of his podcast "All The Smoke," making the transition to media, the tragic murder of George Floyd, how he's affecting change and much more.

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Syracuse Orange Roundtable: John Wallace, Hakim Warrick, Etan Thomas, Lazarus Sims, Eric Devendor

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0000

On this episode of "The Rematch", Etan Thomas talks with a number of Syracuse greats to discuss the 2020-21 NCAA season, the state of college basketball, their favorite moments at Syracuse, untold stories and more.

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Penny Hardaway on Coaching Memphis, James Wiseman, Playing with Shaq

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

On this episode of "The Rematch", Etan Thomas talks with Memphis coach Penny Hardaway on James Wiseman being ruled ineligible last season, being traded draft night, playing with Shaq, dealing with injuries throughout his playing career and more.

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Chris Webber on His Transition from Player to Broadcaster, Fab Five Influence, Being Vilified by the Media, Upcoming Documentary and Book

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “The Rematch”, Etan Thomas talks with Chris Webber about his transition from player to broadcaster, the influence of the Fab Five and if the group will ever get back together, being vilified by the media early in his playing career, his upcoming documentary and book on his life and more.

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Eddie Jordan on Coaching Wizards, Friction with Ernie Grunfeld and His Desire to Coach Again

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 19:58:25 -0000

Etan Thomas talks with his old coach with the Washington Wizards Eddie Jordan as they discuss his love for DC, not getting his due credit for what he accomplished while coaching the Wizards, his friction with GM Ernie Grunfeld, how big of a mistake it was for Grunfeld not to re-sign Larry Hughes, coaching Gilbert Arenas, the respect he had for the late Abe Polin, his desire to coach again and more.

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Dwight Howard on Winning Championship with Lakers, Turning His Career Around, Critics, and Free Agency

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:00:00 -0000

On this episode of "The Rematch," Etan Thomas is joined by 8-time All-Star and NBA champion Dwight Howard, who just won his first ring as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. Dwight talks about the championship, returning to the Lakers, rewriting that chapter, turning his career around, his upcoming free agency and much more. Listen to more episodes of "The Rematch" on BasketballNews.com (http://basketballnews.com/) , Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Also, check out BasketballNews.com (http://basketballnews.com/) for exclusive articles from Etan, Kenyon Martin, James Posey, Vinny Del Negro, Troy Brown Jr. and more.

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Jim + Buddy Boeheim on Syracuse Basketball, Political Landscape, Coaching Future and More

Sun, 15 Nov 2020 18:00:00 -0000

On this episode of “The Rematch,” Etan Thomas chats with Syracuse Orange’s legendary basketball coach Jim Boeheim and his son Buddy as they discuss a wide variety of topics including Boeheim’s coaching future, the political landscape and more.

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Jeff Green on His 12-Year NBA Career, Loaded Thunder Teams, Open Heart Surgery

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 23:09:14 -0000

On this episode of The Rematch, Etan Thomas is joined by 12-year NBA veteran Jeff Green. They discuss Green's NBA career, those loaded Oklahoma City Thunder teams, OKC's eventual breakup, his open-heart surgery and much more. Check out more episodes of The Rematch (plus Etan Thomas' exclusive articles) on BasketballNews.com (http://basketballnews.com/) .

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The 2020 Election and Voting Edition

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0000

In order to discuss the importance of voting and what sports organizations are doing to promote civil engagement, BasketballNews.com (http://basketballnews.com/) 's Etan Thomas put together this special edition of "The Rematch." He's joined by Washington Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard, NBA veteran Roger Mason Jr., NBA veteran (and World Sports Humanitarian Hall-of-Famer) Adonal Foyle, Duke's Director of Operations and Player Development Nolan Smith and Syracuse's Brian Tarrant. Check out BasketballNews.com (http://basketballnews.com/) to watch more episodes of "The Rematch" (or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.).

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Howard University Coach Kenny Blakeney on His Coaching Career, HBCU's and More

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:14:15 -0000

On this episode of "The Rematch," Etan Thomas talks with Howard University head coach Kenny Blakeney about his coaching career, the impact of top recruits starting to consider HBCUs, Blakeney's experience at Howard and much more.

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Larry Hughes on His Bond with Gilbert Arenas, Playing with LeBron, More

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 02:28:21 -0000

Etan Thomas is joined by 13-year NBA veteran Larry Hughes. They discuss Larry's NBA career, his special relationship with Gilbert Arenas, his stint playing alongside LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers, why there are so few Black head coaches in the NBA, their time as teammates on the Washington Wizards, their experience playing with Michael Jordan and more.

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Mark Cuban Discusses Luka Doncic, Donald Trump and More

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:40:12 -0000

This week, Etan Thomas is joined by Mark Cuban, the Shark Tank host and billionaire governor of the Dallas Mavericks. Cuban talks about drafting Etan, Luka Doncic's excellent play, how Doncic compares to Dirk Nowitzki, social injustice, whether he'll run for President, why he's not a fan of Donald Trump, how LeBron James' game has evolved and more.

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