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Do you think you know basketball? Khari and Marquis do, and they want all the smoke! Khari Thompson is a Morning Edition Field Producer for WBUR Marquis Neal is the Technical Director for NPR's Only A Game

Marquis & Khari


    • Feb 28, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from I Think I Know Basketball

    S3E1: Dunking on the Dunk Contest/Trading Spaces (Brooklyn & Philly style)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 43:36


    Khari and Quis are back (!!), and they did NOT like the Slam Dunk Contest last weekend.Plus, who won the Nets-76ers swap of James Harden and Ben Simmons? Is DeMar DeRozan an MVP candidate? And is LeBron going to leave LA soon?

    S2E15: Bucks v. Suns preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 21:41


    The wait is over: the Bucks and Suns are about to face off in the NBA Finals. Khari and Quis break down the matchup, talk about Giannis' knee injury (he's questionable for tonight), and tell you who they think will win!

    S2E14: Death of the 'Super Team'/The FAILED Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 39:57


    The Brooklyn Nets are GONE, despite everything Kevin Durant could do. "The Process" has failed in Philly, and it might finally mean the end of Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid together. And Devin Booker and Trae Young are leading their fearless young teams toward a shot at the NBA Finals. Plus, Quis and Khari bring in their first-ever in-show guest in a CAN'T-MISS episode.

    S2E13: New kings in town

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 37:40


    No LeBron and no Steph in the playoffs? No problem. There's plenty of good basketball to be found, from the surprising Phoenix Suns to the swagged-out Atlanta Hawks. Plus, our thoughts on MVP Nikola Jokic and more.

    S2E12: Playoff Madness, Pt. 1 - Playing hurt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 31:13


    Chris Paul's hurt. Can the Suns stop the Lakers in Round 1?Everybody's wilding about the New York Knicks being in the playoffs, including...Mayor de Blasio?And the Clips look like they're going to get clowned right out the gate by Luka Magic.All this and more on the newest episode!

    S2E11: Win or go home -- it's playoff time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 33:01


    It's Playoff time in the NBA, starting with the play-in tournament. Who's going to take the last two seeds in each conference? Will both the Lakers and Warriors make it in the West? And who wins LeBron vs. Steph? Don't miss us in playoff mode!

    S2E10: Empire State of Mind (the Knicks are back!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 33:11


    Quis and Khari talk about the return of Anthony Davis, Steph Curry's epic heater, and why basketball is always better when the New York Knicks are going good.

    S2E9: Meet 'em at the rim

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 43:12


    Miles Bridges leads the charge of dunkers handing out posters around the NBA. Kyrie Irving is trippin' (again). And some Bulls and Clippers talk this week...is Playoff Rondo for real? We discuss this week on I Think I Know Basketball.

    S2E8: The injury bug bites/Trade rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 44:34


    Say it ain't so: LeBron and LaMelo are the latest to fall prey to injuries. Plus, what big-name players might be on the move before the Thursday trade deadline? Khari and Quis dig into that and more.

    S2 E7: The Nets Are On Fire!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 42:22


    Can anyone stand in the Brooklyn Nets' way on a march to the NBA Finals? What can new addition Blake Griffin do for the team? Khari and Quis break it down and talk about the good and bad of All-Star Weekend.

    S2E6: Checking In With...The Celtics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 33:44


    The Boston Celtics are a .500 team, and that’s not cool with Khari and Quis. They break down what’s going on with last year’s Eastern Conference runners-up and what they can do to fix it on this week’s pre-All-Star episode.

    S2E5: Who's The MVP?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 33:06


    Is the Joel Embiid Show reaching legit MVP levels? Are the Jazz for real? And are the Lakers in trouble with no AD? We break all this down on the latest episode of I Think I Know Basketball. Music: Dutch ReBelle "Tonight" prod by Cartier C

    S2E4: "Are You Not Entertained?!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 50:26


    Quis and Khari talk about: the new-look Cleveland Cavaliers served Brooklyn so bad last week the Nets are looking to JaVale McGee to save them; Joel Embiid wrecking everyone; what in the world Shaq was talking about with Donovan Mitchell; and much more!

    S2E3: A Whole New (NBA) World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 52:09


    COVID-19 had us in the first half, we won't lie. But Khari and Quis are back to talk about the blockbuster James Harden trade and what it means for the NBA, Steph Curry's resurgence, and some surprise playoff contenders on this latest episode.

    S2E2: GameTime

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 35:32


    The 2020 NBA Season starts TONIGHT, and Quis and Khari have your preview right here. Who makes the playoffs, will Giannis win three straight MVPs, and who wins in KD’s return to Golden State and the Battle of LA? Listen in before tip-off! Music: Dutch ReBelle "Tonight" prod. by Cartier C

    S2E1: From Westbrook to Wall

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 42:50


    The NBA is BACK, and so is I Think I Know Basketball. Quis and Khari recap a season like no other, talk about a wild off-season (the Rockets and Wizards did WHAT?!! James Harden wants to go WHERE?!!) and tell you what you’re looking forward when the season tips off next week. Music: "Tonights" by Dutch ReBelle, produced by Cartier C

    Ep. 13: COVID SZN (We Back)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 43:52


    I Think I Know Basketball is BACK — and just in time for the NBA Playoffs to get started. We talk about the rapper known as Dame Dolla being the baddest man in the NBA “bubble,” playoff matchups and who’s winning it all in the weirdest NBA season we’ve ever seen.

    "Reliving MJ's 'Shot On Ehlo'" -- Classic Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 29:13


    The 2020 NBA season is on hold while the world gets coronavirus under control, but that doesn't mean there's no basketball to watch! Khari gets in the time machine and revisits a classic NBA game between the Chicago Bulls and Cleveland Cavaliers from 1989 -- a game that featured one of Michael Jordan's greatest moments.

    20 Second Timeout: "Return of the King"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 11:28


    It's been a while since the team put out an episode, so Khari decided to give you some "car talk" on his way to work. How LeBron dominated Giannis and Kawhi over the weekend and inched closer to the MVP award; The Celtics lose another close game they should have won; Zion and the Pelicans' playoff push; What is up with the Brooklyn Nets?!

    Ep.12 - "The Second Half"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 38:09


    All-Star Weekend is done. Now, the real season begins. We talk about the playoff picture in both conferences and how we think the rest of the 2020 NBA season will unfold.

    20 Second Timeout: All-Star Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 30:32


    Now THAT was fun. We break down an amazing All-Star Weekend in Chicago: the clutch 3-point competition, Aaron Gordon getting robbed in the dunk contest (again) and a crazy competitive game that Team LeBron won -- by a free throw?!

    Ep.11 - "All the Stars"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 32:36


    It's All-Star Weekend 2020...the perfect time for I Think I Know Basketball to be back for Episode 11! Quis and Khari talk about the 3-point and dunk contests, Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis, and who should (and shouldn't) be in the All-Star Game.

    Special Episode: "Mamba Out"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 40:48


    This one was tough. Khari takes a minute to reflect on Kobe Bryant's passing and the all-time great legacy he leaves behind. But what really stood out about Kobe wasn't the numbers and the championships -- it was how he did it all, and who he did it for. Plus, what message Kobe left behind for basketball fans everywhere.

    Ep.10 - "Trash Talk"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 61:27


    We made it to Episode 10! We’re talking trade rumors, epic trash talk and who we’re siding with in the KD-Kendrick Perkins beef. Plus, is there anything more than the Cavs right now? All that and more! Music - Dutch ReBelle "Tonight"

    Ep.9 - "Looking Back & Looking Ahead"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 57:06


    The 2010s gave us some incredible basketball memories — including Kobe’s farewell and an improbable Cabs championship. We talk about that, and look ahead to next decade, on Episode 9. Plus, remembering former NBA Commissioner David Stern. Music - Dutch ReBelle "Tonight"

    Ep.8 - "Championship Mindset"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 58:56


    Giannis told LeBron “I’m the king now” as he led the Bucks to victory over King James and the Lakers. But is it really time to crown him? We discuss that, plus KG’s WILD comments about LeBron, on Episode 8 of I Think I Know Basketball! Music - Dutch ReBelle "Tonight"

    Ep.7 - "The Dunk That Wasn't"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 57:06


    James Harden’s dunk heard ‘round the world. LeBron James forgetting how to play basketball (and stay on the bench). Allen Iverson getting a gym named after him. We’re talking about all of it and more this week on I Think I Know Basketball’s seventh episode! Music - "Dutch ReBelle- Tonight"

    Ep.6 "No Love Lost"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 69:47


    New Laker Anthony Davis got the rough treatment from fans in his first game back in New Orleans. Meanwhile, the whole city of Boston came after Kyrie Irving for NOT suiting up for his long-awaited return. We talk about that — plus, Melo’s back! — this week. Music "Dutch ReBelle - Tonight

    "20 Second Timeout" - The Realist

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 14:54


    Quis and Khari have another 20 Second Timeout for your Thanksgiving break! What are we thankful for? Bill Russell, the realest man in basketball history on and off the court, getting his HOF ring at last. We get real this week on I Think I Know Basketball. Music - "Dutch ReBelle - Tonight

    "20 Second Timeout" - Retired Jerseys

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 16:05


    After Tony Parker’s #9 jersey was retired by the San Antonio Spurs, we got to talking about which current players we think should get their numbers retired when their careers are over. Check it out on our new 20 Second Timeout! Music -Dutch ReBelle "Tonight"

    Ep.5 "What's Beef"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 41:01


    We got beef all over the place this week on I Think I Know Basketball. Russ vs. Patrick Beverly. KAT vs. Rudy Gay. Doc Rivers vs...Austin Rivers?! Plus, we dive into our biggest surprises in the NBA so far.

    "20 Second Timeout" - Strip Clubs and Curry

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 15:06


    James Harden loves strip clubs, but do strip clubs love him? We now have the answer. Also, your two new favorite hosts finally butted heads over this question from @dragonflyjonez: is Steph Curry a role player? Music: Dutch ReBelle "Tonight"

    Ep.4 "Load Management"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 37:20


    This week on I Think I Know Basketball, Quis and Khari go hard against “load management,” referees who don’t know how to call fouls, LeBron James playing real defense (?!?) and more! Plus, which teams your boys are watching this week and why. Music - Dutch ReBelle "Big Zoe"

    Ep.3 - "Tanked"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 46:50


    On this week’s episode of I Think I Know Basketball, Khari and Marquis discuss if the Warriors should tank, whether Brandon Ingram will be an All-Star this year, Embiid vs. KAT (aka the NBA Snuggle Party), and much more.

    "20 Second Timeout" - Rookies and Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 14:18


    Khari and Marquis discuss rookies and early playoff predictions Song - King Fiya "For The Win"

    Ep.2 "Week 1 and Done"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 33:18


    On this week’s episode, Quis and Khari recap some of the action in Week 1 of the NBA season, their early favorites for MVP, Michael Jordan’s GOAT levels of pettiness and more. Song: Dutch ReBelle "Faded"

    Ep.1 - "NBA Craziness"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 37:51


    In this inaugural episode of I Think I Know Basketball, Khari and Marquis talk about all NBA craziness from Kawhi’s miracle shot over the Sixers to the start of the 2019-20 NBA season tomorrow night. They discuss Top 3 teams from each conference, whether the NBA is “back in balance,” their biggest surprises from the offseason.... and much more. TUNE IN to your new basketball podcast!

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