THE ARIEL HELWANI BASKETBALL SHOW will bring forward the major power players and off-court influencers who make the NBA one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the world. Through conversations with executives, coaches, general managers, broadcasters and celebrities, THE ARIEL HELWANI BASKETBALL SHOW will cover all facets of the game from preseason to postseason, giving hoops fans a trusted voice to turn to for every NBA story.
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THE ARIEL HELWANI BASKETBALL SHOW will bring forward the major power players and off-court influencers who make the NBA one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the world. Through conversations with executives, coaches, general managers, broadcasters and celebrities, THE ARIEL HELWANI BASKETBALL SHOW will cover all facets of the game from preseason to postseason, giving hoops fans a trusted voice to turn to for every NBA story.
When you talk about 1990s NBA nostalgia, sure, you think about Jordan's Bulls, Ewing's Knicks, Reggie's Pacers, The Dream Team, and Shaq and Penny's Orlando Magic.
But the memories don't stop there.
Because at the tail end of the decade, a cult icon emerged. And that transformative figure -- a skinny white point guard from West Virginia lauded for his flair and swagger on the court -- joins Ariel Helwani on today's program. The guys discuss:
Why he believes the 2022-23 Sacramento Kings are better than the early 2000s Kings he played for (4:21)
His cult icon status and why fans look back on his career so fondly (6:30)
If he was comfortable serving as an inspiration for white children in America (20:00)
The origins of his unforgettable nickname (21:17)
Why he dislikes modern NBA trends like load management and the play-in tournament (28:05)
What he would tell his younger self (33:50)
Plus, Williams talks about rookie hazing he experienced, the one current NBA player who most closely resembles his game, and how YOU could play a round of golf with him!
Jason Williams played in the NBA from 1998 - 2011. Drafted with the 7th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in 1998, "White Chocolate" also played for the Memphis Grizzlies, Orlando Magic, and Miami Heat, where he won a championship alongside Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal in 2006. For more on Williams, please visit JasonWilliams55.com.
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The Ariel Helwani Basketball Show
THE ARIEL HELWANI BASKETBALL SHOW will bring forward the major power players and off-court influencers who make the NBA one of the most popular professional sports leagues in the world. Through conversations with executives, coaches, general managers, broadcasters and celebrities, THE ARIEL HELWANI BASKETBALL SHOW will cover all facets of the game from preseason to postseason, giving hoops fans a trusted voice to turn to for every NBA story.
