*This episode was recorded prior to Nikola Jokic's injury*

(04:25) Why the Spurs Match up Well Against Thunder

(15:40) Giannis & The Unwritten Rules Drama

(22:20) Kawhi Turns Back the Clock

(25:10) Nikola Jokic Top 10 All-Time Case

(33:10) NBA’s Roster Construction Problem

(41:30) Draft Strategy: Don’t Chase the Next Unicorn

(50:20) First Round of All-Star Voting


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*This episode was recorded prior to Nikola Jokic's injury*(04:25) Why the Spurs Match up Well Against Thunder(15:40) Giannis & The Unwritten Rules Drama(22:20) Kawhi Turns Back the Clock(25:10) Nikola Jokic Top 10 All-Time Case(33:10) NBA’s Roster Construction Problem(41:30) Draft Strategy: Don’t Chase the Next Unicorn(50:20) First Round of All-Star Voting Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NBA veteran, Austin Rivers, is joined by one of his oldest friends, Pausha Haghighi, to give you that true insider’s perspective from someone who’s actively playing in the league on anything and everything happening inside the NBA. They hit on the biggest headlines and stories and of course sprinkle in some of the best stories and memories from Austin’s extensive career.

Off Guard with Austin Rivers

Austin and Pausha dive into the Christmas Day showdown between the Spurs and Thunder, breaking down why San Antonio might have OKC’s number. They weigh in on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s late-game dunk against the Bulls, the unwritten rules and whether players should just let it slide. The guys also discuss Nikola Jokic’s unreal Christmas performance and debate if he’s already cracking the Top 10 All-Time list. To wrap it up, they riff on why teams need to stop chasing the next LeBron or KD and start building smarter.