On this week’s Hear District, Marques and Kris Johnson are joined by 4× New York Times bestselling author Shea Serrano to talk about his new book Expensive Basketball, why he dedicated a chapter to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 2021 NBA Finals run, and how emotion drives the game. The crew also debates the Mount Rushmore of basketball movies, writing techniques, and share stories from their respective basketball journeys, including run-ins with Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller and Denzel Washington.
Before that, Marques and Kris break down the Milwaukee Bucks’ home opener, including Khris Middleton’s return, the newfound defensive edge of Doc Rivers’ squad, Ryan Rollins’ growth, Myles Turner’s debut, and how the Bucks’ offseason intensity is paying off. They also debate which Bucks legends deserve statues in the Deer District.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 — Intro
2:34 — Season Opener
20:47 — Celebrating Khris
28:59 — Bucks Statues
34:41 — Intro to Shea Serrano
43:29 — Giannis' Chapter
47:50 — Backstory & Writing
1:03:37 — Michael Jordan
1:08:05 — Bucks' Outlook
1:16:02 — Basketball Movies
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On this week’s Hear District, Marques and Kris Johnson are joined by 4× New York Times bestselling author Shea Serrano to talk about his new book Expensive Basketball, why he dedicated a chapter to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 2021 NBA Finals run, and how emotion drives the game. The crew also debates the Mount Rushmore of basketball movies, writing techniques, and share stories from their respective basketball journeys, including run-ins with Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller and Denzel Washington.
Before that, Marques and Kris break down the Milwaukee Bucks’ home opener, including Khris Middleton’s return, the newfound defensive edge of Doc Rivers’ squad, Ryan Rollins’ growth, Myles Turner’s debut, and how the Bucks’ offseason intensity is paying off. They also debate which Bucks legends deserve statues in the Deer District.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 — Intro
2:34 — Season Opener
20:47 — Celebrating Khris
28:59 — Bucks Statues
34:41 — Intro to Shea Serrano
43:29 — Giannis' Chapter
47:50 — Backstory & Writing
1:03:37 — Michael Jordan
1:08:05 — Bucks' Outlook
1:16:02 — Basketball Movies
For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok & Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.
Rafael Barlowe of NBA Big Board joins Kris & Marques Johnson to preview the 2025 NBA Draft & the Milwaukee Bucks' many options with the 47th pick. But first, they look back at Rafael's extensive pre-draft scouting of Tyler Smith & Ryan Rollins, discussing what the young duo can accomplish in the NBA. They also dive into some potential second-round & undrafted targets for Milwaukee, how Giannis Antetokounmpo's mental approach set him apart from elite prospects, the advantages of being an underdog, how NIL is helping or hurting the draft, global scouting, prospect demographics, youth basketball & more draft insights. MJ & Kris round out the episode by showing love to some Hear District fans & reflecting on the intricacies of Black Father's Day through some greetings MJ received for the holiday.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
3:02 - Scouting Ryan Rollins
6:57 - Underdog Advantages
12:39 - Scouting Tyler Smith
14:30 - Bucks' Draft Possibilities
18:03 - 2nd Round Prospects
29:55 - NBA Draft Philosophies
36:15 - State of NIL & Youth Hoops
45:55 - Global Hoops Development
53:27 - Fan Love & Black Father's Day
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Hear District
On this week’s Hear District, Marques and Kris Johnson are joined by 4× New York Times bestselling author Shea Serrano to talk about his new book Expensive Basketball, why he dedicated a chapter to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 2021 NBA Finals run, and how emotion drives the game. The crew also debates the Mount Rushmore of basketball movies, writing techniques, and share stories from their respective basketball journeys, including run-ins with Michael Jordan, Reggie Miller and Denzel Washington.
Before that, Marques and Kris break down the Milwaukee Bucks’ home opener, including Khris Middleton’s return, the newfound defensive edge of Doc Rivers’ squad, Ryan Rollins’ growth, Myles Turner’s debut, and how the Bucks’ offseason intensity is paying off. They also debate which Bucks legends deserve statues in the Deer District.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 — Intro
2:34 — Season Opener
20:47 — Celebrating Khris
28:59 — Bucks Statues
34:41 — Intro to Shea Serrano
43:29 — Giannis' Chapter
47:50 — Backstory & Writing
1:03:37 — Michael Jordan
1:08:05 — Bucks' Outlook
1:16:02 — Basketball Movies
For more, follow @bucksplusaudio — the official podcast network of the Milwaukee Bucks — on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok & Facebook, and check out all Bucks+ podcast content at www.bucks.com/plus.
