Basketball Passport
by Audacy
Latest episode
Giddey sinks Lakers; NBA Europe expansion; Insane West; Show update
Giddey sinks Lakers; NBA Europe expansion; Insane West; Show update
About this podcast
"Basketball Passport" is your essential guide to the NBA and its global reach. Join former NBA-TV host Leigh Ellis and Anthony Irwin on their exciting new podcast, which will feature astute analysis of the storylines that drive the league and will explore how basketball unites communities worldwide. Leigh's extensive travels, interviewing legends, and playing hoops around the globe provide a unique perspective on the NBA and its global impact. Tune in to "Basketball Passport" twice a week as they discuss the latest storylines, analyze the game from international viewpoints, and share unforgettable basketball experiences. Buckle up for a thrilling journey through the world of basketball with Leigh and Anthony as your guides.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 49 episodes
- Giddey sinks Lakers; NBA Europe expansion; Insane West; Show update · 56 minThe guys run through some NBA topics, celebrate Jimmy Butler's traveling approach and offer an update on the show. This is, unfortunately, the final episode of Basketball…
- The guys fix tanking; Caruso-Giddey trade look-back; Clippers Impressing; Cuban on Luka · 43 minAnthony and Leigh riff a little bit about the tanking problem in the NBA, then dive in on some fun topics. The Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey traded looked ugly at first, but with the…
- Bronny impresses; Celtics sold; Pelicans heading down under · 49 minLeigh and Anthony discuss Bronny's career high last night, the Celtics being sold and the unkowns associated with that sale, the Pelicans heading to Australia for a preseason…
- Lakers get right; Budenholzer's seat warms up; OKC drives coaches crazy; Thibs goes full Thibs · 1 h 2 minAnthony and Leigh recap a fun weekend of hoops in which the Lakers snapped their losing streak, the Suns continued to be a disaster, the Thunder got another opposing coach to…
- Thunder roll Nuggets; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks like an MVP; LeBron gets hurt; Nico is hiding · 59 minAnthony and Leigh recap a mostly fun game between the OKC Thunder and Nuggets. The Thunder pulled away late and only added to what the guys think is a pretty solid case for MVP…
- Lakers just keep winning; LeBron steps to Stephen A.; Draymond inserts foot in mouth · 1 h 0 minLeigh and Anthony breaks down the goings on in the NBA over the last week or so, starting with the Lakers, who just can't stop winning. They played one of the best games of the…
- Most disappointing teams? Cavs east favorites? LeBron's latest accomplishment · 49 minAnthony and Leigh take a look around the league to find the teams they've been most disappointed in this season. There are obvious picks, but only one team has had protests…
- Steph Curry obliterates Magic; Luka, Lakers winning while they learn; NFL, NBA eye global expansion · 1 h 6 minLeigh and Anthony marvel at the show Steph Curry put on against the Magic last night. Players his age shouldn't dominate with efficiently but he and LeBron James have redefined…
- Luka, LeBron light up Nuggets; Jimmy impresses Warriors · 58 minAnthony and Leigh react to some of the biggest headlines from over the last week or so, then preview this week's destination, a place Anthony as fairly comfortable with. To…
- NBA trade deadline winners, losers · 59 minAnthony and Leigh react to all the excitement from over the last couple weeks. Who were the biggest winners? Biggest losers? Who should've made a move, but didn't? What comes…
- Wait, the Mavericks did WHAT?? And the Spurs did WHAT??? · 52 minAnthony and Leigh start by reacting to the most shocking trade in NBA history, as Luka Doncic is now a Laker. While they were reacting to that, De'Aaron Fox was traded to the…
- Remembering Kobe; Lakers rolling; Jimmy is still Jimmy · 57 minThe guys look back on Kobe Bryant, now somehow five years after his passing. Anthony offers up some thoughts on the roll the Lakers find themselves on. Jimmy Butler was suspended…
- Victor Wembanyama lights up Paris; LaMelo snubbed? Lakers-Celtics looked right · 60 minLeigh and Anthony discuss the comings and goings of the last week in the NBA, then broaden their focus to basketball around the world. First, they discuss the NBA's Paris games…
- Are the Celtics ok? Hawks are fun! Midseason awards · 56 minLeigh and Anthony take a look at the last week of NBA basketball and where things appear to be heading. Is Boston ok? Look at Leigh's Hawks! Midseason awards, and more! To learn…
- Cavs-Thunder Part Two recap; All-Star voting surprises; FIBA's latest Hall of Fame class · 49 minLeigh and Anthony take recap Cavs-Thunder part two, which couldn't have been more different from the first game between the two teams. From there, they discuss the All-Star…
- Kings winning with Doug Christie; Heat winning without Jimmy; Zion comes back, gets suspended · 53 minAnthony and Leigh discuss some of the most notable stories across the league, including: The Kings going on a run after firing Mike Brown Miami going on a run after suspending…
- Cavs-Thunder exceeds expectations; So does Jimmy; Leigh's work is making a change · 1 h 2 minThe guys catch up after a little time away. They then marvel at how incredible Cavs-Thunder was and how insane this Jimmy Butler stuff has become. They spend a little time on the…
- Leigh and Anthony fix the NBA All Star Game; Anthony comes up with the next great merchandise idea · 1 h 3 minLeigh and Anthony give their thoughts on the NBA and FIBA talking about a potential league opportunity. NBA stars hate the new All Star Game format, so the guys go ahead and fix…
- Thunder-Bucks to face off in Cup Final; NBA trade season kicks off with fireworks · 50 minLeigh and Anthony break down The Cup semifinals from over the weekend, then look ahead to the final matchup. Then, they discuss the unofficial beginning of NBA trade season. To…
- The NBA Cup is a monster success; EuroLeague moves its Final Four; Dario Saric on Croatia · 57 minLeigh and Anthony recap a great showing in The Cup, even if it featured a brutal call. Then, the guys laugh at EuroLeague moving its Final Four after receiving an, um, generous…
