Sloane Knows

Matt Barnes sits down to be interviewed on this episode of the Sloane Knows! Podcast. Matt & Sloane discuss playing on nine different NBA teams over the course of his career, what advice Matt would give to any athlete, winning a ring with the Golden State Warriors at the end of his career, Barnes’ friendship with Kobe Bryant, and much more.

03:55 - AAU’s evolution
05:55 - Matt’s love for Warriors & Clippers
14:36 - M...

Prior to becoming the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, Doc Rivers sits down to be interviewed on this episode of the Sloane Knows! Podcast. Doc talks his upbringing, what it's like competing against Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan (as a player), fathering high-level athletes like son Austin Rivers, who's underrated around the NBA in Doc's eyes, coaching the Los Angeles Clippers during the 'Lob City' era, and much ...

In this episode of Sloane Knows, Sloane talks to the Las Vegas Aces Kelsey Plum. They discuss Kelsey's journey from being a bench player in high school to being a star in the WNBA. Plum dives into how she was "tricked" into going to Washington, what her "welcome to the league moment" was, who Kelsey mirrors her game off of, and how impressive Caitlin Clark has been at Iowa. Plus, find out if Sloane knows more about Kelsey's and her...

In this episode of Sloane Knows, Sloane talks to Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. They discuss Green's journey from being drafted in the second round to becoming a four-time NBA champion. Green shares advice for his younger self, emphasizing the importance of managing the highs and lows throughout an NBA career. He highlights the fierce competitiveness of teammates Steph Curry and Klay Thompson as their best attributes. G...

In this episode, Sloan interviews Memphis Grizzlies center Santi Aldama. They discuss Santi's upbringing in Spain, his journey to the NBA, and his rookie season with the Grizzlies. Santi talks about playing basketball in Spain as a kid, the decision to play college ball in the US, and the culture shock of moving from Spain to Maryland for college. He shares stories of his welcome to the league moments guarding stars like Kevin Dura...

This time Sloane welcomes sports journalist Taylor Rooks! They talk about her career journey and women's experiences in sports media. They discuss getting driver's licenses at 16, high school experiences, and celebrity crushes. Rooks shares her "welcome to the league" moment covering her first NBA All-Star game and establishing a connection with Kevin Durant. She advises Sloan on developing good interview questions, dealing with ne...

This time Sloane talks to the Lob City Legend, DeAndre Jordan. Jordan shares his experience playing against future NBA stars during his time in AAU tournaments. He mentions players like Michael Beasley, Kevin Love, Derrick Rose, and Eric Gordon, all of whom have made a name for themselves in the NBA. Jordan's excitement and admiration for these players is evident as he recalls playing against them in high school and the impact it h...

This time on Sloane Knows, her guest is not just a fantastic player on the court; he's an incredible person off it too, he’s the one and only Jrue Holiday. Jrue has made a big name with his amazing skills, especially on defense. But did you know there's so much more to him than just basketball? On the show we find out what he was like when he was 15, how he deals with sibling rivalry and how he has been able to play 14 seasons in t...

On this episode, Sloane interviews NBA legend and the newest member of the Golden State Warriors, Chris "CP3" Paul! Sloane and CP3 talk about Paul's Club 61 leadership program, where he brings kids from different cities to LA for three days of activities, community service, and conversations. Paul shares his experiences as a 14-year-old in high school, trying to find himself as a basketball player and dealing with being vertically ...

Sloane interviews Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time WNBA All-Star, ESPN analyst, and social justice advocate. She was also the number one overall pick in the 2014 WNBA draft. Sloane talks to her about what it was like to play competitively with her sister, the experience of Chiney and her sister being the first siblings to both be overall one number pick, and how they survived without ever fighting. Plus, Sloane gets her hot takes on the...

Sloane talks to Ronnie 2K, the creator of NBA2K, who reveals that he grew 16 inches in high school and went on to play competitive basketball at the college level. Find out how a kid who always loved playing games got to make a career of it. Ronnie talks about his journey to becoming a social media and gaming superstar, who his favorite players are, and his opinion on the best cover of NBA 2k. Plus Sloane gets his hot takes "that ...

15-year-old Sloane knows a lot about the NBA, but does she know more than than Candace Parker, the two-time WNBA champion and MVP? Candace Parker is a two-time WNBA champion and 2008 MVP and Rookie of the Year. She is considered one of the greatest players of all time and is currently talking NBA on TNT and playing for the Las Vegas Aces.

"Never underestimate the power of the grind. I respect the grind and I think that's what it tak...

Growing up in Orlando, Florida, Chandler Parsons dreamed of playing for the Florida Gators and becoming an NBA player. He did both and had a fantastic career playing for the Rockets, Grizzlies, Mavericks, and Hawks. In this episode find out how he overcame being put on the JV squad in high school to become an NBA great. Plus Sloan gets some hot takes from him and shows off her NBA knowledge in a quiz versus Chandler. 

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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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Months before Dwight Howard’s triumphant transition to the Taiwanese basketball league, he took some time to reminisce about his dreams-turned-manifestations in the NBA. 

Sloane and Dwight discuss everything from him overcoming a candy addiction only a child could dream of, to his uncanny welcome into the NBA by the one and only Kobe Bryant. Dwight shares insightful and candid opinions about his NBA peers and even spars over a few N...

This episode of Sloane Knows features NBA Champion Channing Frye! He was the first senior drafted in the 2005 NBA draft, and LeBron James said he was one of the best shooters he has ever played with. Find out how a kid who played trumpet in the band became an NBA great, why calls pickles the "devil's fruit", his love for all things nerdy, and how he provided Kevin Love with his "Welcome To The League Moment." Plus, a round of "Tak...

Richard Jefferson is known for a lot of things. A 17-year NBA Career with teams like The Nets, The Golden State Warriors, and The Cleveland Cavaliers, a spot on the US Olympic Team, and an NBA Championship with LeBron James. But he’s now known for his controversial takes and opinions that he gives daily on ESPN to the cheers and jeers of social media. In this episode, the NBA's biggest talker has to keep up with the hot takes from...

On this inaugural episode of Sloane Knows!, 14-year-old Sloane interviews NBA superstar Blake Griffin. Blake Griffin is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners, and was named the Consensus National Player of the Year as a sophomore. Griffin was selected first overall by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2009 N...

Meet Sloane. She's 15 years old, and she knows everything about the NBA! In each show, Sloane chats with some of the NBA's biggest names like Blake Griffin and Dwight Howard, as well as NBA Legends like Richard Jefferson and Baron Davis. Find out what these greats were like when they were teenagers and how those years formed who they became. Plus, lots of fun games like "Takes Hotter than Kelly Oubre JR" and "Mugsy or Manute." will...