The hosts of the podcast Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner are familiar names to any basketball fan. Andre Iguodala has been with the NBA for two decades. During that, he won the championship four times and even earned two Olympic Gold Medals. Evan Turner played three seasons with Ohio State before a 10-year stint with the NBA. After that, he joined the Boston Celtics as an assistant coach.
Iguodala and Turner first met on the court in 2010 when Turner got drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers. It was already Iguodala's sixth season, and he was more than happy to welcome the newcomer and ease him in. The two became friends in a matter of days, which later developed into a strong bond. They spent two years on the same team, often having long conversations outside of games. So it felt like a natural continuation of their relationship when Iguodala and Turner got the opportunity to start a podcast.
Sports is a central topic that the hosts of Point Forward explore. They interview key figures in the industry, like Stephen Curry and Isaiah Thomas. But Iguodala and Turner have interests far beyond the game. For instance, Iguodala has financed more than 50 companies as a venture capitalist. Turner invests in cryptocurrency, real estate, and tech. As businessmen, they enjoy learning from guests like the founder of Vivint Smart Home. On occasion, they invite someone outside their realm, like artist Louis De Guzman. Even with NBA guests like Dean Wade, the hosts discuss how race affected his career.
The Point Forward with Andre Iguodala and Evan Turner podcast is all about the NBA. But it's more than interviews. Before Iguodala and Turner welcome a guest each week, they engage in some friendly banter. They discuss the major events that happened that week, both in the US and out, and give their opinions. The hosts want their conversations to be accessible. Anyone from the Chicago teens to Silicon Valley executives may like the topics. New episodes of the podcast come out on Fridays.
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