“Ball Up Top” is a weekly NBA video series where Andscape’s David Dennis Jr. talks about the hot topics in the league and pop culture with special guests and Andscape personalities.
In the debut episode, Dennis welcomes former NBA swingman Quentin Richardson to the show to give his thoughts on the Kevin Durant-Mike Budenholzer interaction (1:35); his most explosive run-in with a coach during his career (3:37); what’s wrong with his former team, the Phoenix Suns (6:25); who are the real contenders in the Western Conference (15:00); which teams Richardson played best against during his career (18:15); if the Los Angeles Lakers’ success is sustainable (19:10); if LeBron James is still the best player in the NBA (23:05); how seriously we should take the Golden State Warriors (25:20); Q’s NBA Finals prediction (27:54); his reaction to Bradley Beal’s foul on Anthony Edwards (28:59); Q’s “Welcome to the NBA” moment (30:46); the most intimidating guys in the NBA while Richardson played (32:10). David and Q wrap with their issues with the movie “Above the Rim” (34:00).
Episode 1, March 7, 2025
Host: David Dennis Jr.
Guest: Quentin Richardson