Baron Davis - Rivalries Never Die

Sloane knows Baron Davis! On this episode of Sloane Knows Best, the NBA know-it-all learns all about the life of the 5’2” high schooler years before he grew some inches and became a Golden State Warrior.

Davis shares his favorite highlights of his NBA career, what he feels about the league today and offers Sloane a dream gig! The two prove that school rivalries never die but healthy bets can lead to friendship! Tune in.

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Episode Notes:

[0:00:00] Sloane’s INTRO to Baron Davis

[0:00:37] The history books remember the “We Believe” Warriors

[0:01:30] Baron takes us back to his life in the 9th grade

[0:03:21] 5’2” and dreaming of the NBA

[0:04:17] Childhood memories with Earl Watson, Dion Glover, Tayshaun Prince and Gilbert Arenas

[0:06:42] Baron’s “Welcome to the League” moment featuring John Stockton and Karl Malone

[0:08:18] “We Believe” Warriors (Davis, Matt Barnes, Stephen Jackson, Monta Ellis, Al Harrington and Jason Richardson) vs 2022 Warriors (Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney and Andrew Wiggins)

[0:11:38] Most memorable play in Baron’s career

[0:13:30] Jordan Poole’s a reliable wildcard

[0:14:49] On Ja Morant as Most Improved Player

[0:15:30] A job pitch to Adam Silver

[0:16:07] GAME: Takes hotter than Kelly Oubre, Jr.

[0:16:46] Best Dressed NBA Player

[0:17:11] Best Shoe Game in the NBA

[0:17:24] Funniest NBA Player

[0:17:55] Favorite Current NBA Player

[0:18:31] NBA Player for President

[0:19:35] Best Singer or Rapper in the NBA

[0:20:57] NBA Players love themselves most

[0:23:26] Who is Trae Young without Steph Curry?

[0:24:00] GAME: Muggsy or Manute

[0:24:18 ] Instagram or TikTok

[0:24:25] Town or Chill

[0:24:32] MJ or Lebron

[0:24:40] Zion Williamson or Ja Morant

[0:24:53] New York or LA

[0:24:58] Ronaldo or Messi

[0:25:38] A bet is set: Brentwood or Crossroads

[0:26:36] Doris Burke or Sloane?

[0:28:20] Outro

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