Off Guard with Austin Rivers

Austin and Pausha jump into the show and hit on the Magic’s recent game against the Knicks and discuss the impact a nationally televised game has on the team and player (8:21). Then, they share which players they think would dominate a 1v1 tournament (17:41). Then, they address some of Ja Morant’s comments in the media about not dunking as much anymore, before Austin shares a very cool moment when Carmelo Anthony gave him a piece of advice (22:37). Later, they break down the Lakers’ poor record and discuss where they go from here (40:12). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin and Pausha jump into the pod and discuss the Clippers and how James Harden is settling in and rolling (4:00), before they hit on Thunder-Rockets and their stacked lineups (9:10). Then, they discuss the top two Eastern Conference seeds, the Cavs and Celtics (26:19), and talk through their top three coaches, with a special shout-out to Kenny Atkinson (29:42). Later, they wrap with a talk about their top five centers and whether they'd personally prefer an NBA MVP or Finals MVP (45:19). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin and Pausha are back Thanksgiving week and share which food they most look forward to at the table (1:33). Then, they jump right into another 76ers' convo, where they break down past sidekicks Joel Embiid has had over the years (8:14). Then, stress why Trae Young needs to leave the Atlanta Hawks ASAP (27:42) and discuss their favorite shot celebrations (32:08) before Austin shares his experience watching his father, Doc Rivers, coach over the years (41:47). Later, they touch on Donte DiVincenzo trade rumors and discuss the Timberwolves' need for identity (56:49). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Austin and Pausha are back and dive straight into injuries plaguing the league, with an emphasis on the Pelicans—who are missing a staggering eight players due to injuries (1:44). Then, they revisit a previous statement that Nikola Jokic will go down as one of the Top 10 players to ever play, and discuss where Denver ranks among contenders and why Jamal Murray is key to the Nuggets' success in the post (8:00). Then, they raise the alarms for the 76ers after news of the tense team meeting was leaked (31:25). They talk through the lack of leadership on the team and where they need to improve, and Austin shares why Chris Paul will go down as his favorite leader to play alongside (40:06). Later, they hit on Shedeur Sanders playing for his father, Deion Sanders, and compare it to what it was like with Austin playing for his dad on the Clippers (47:45). Then, they quickly hit on Dalton Knecht and his stellar play lately for the Lakers (51:52). Hosts: Austin Rivers and Pausha Haghighi Producer: Erika Cervantes Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices