Jermaine O'Neal Sits Down with Q + D | Knuckleheads Podcast S8: Ep 10 | The Players' Tribune
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- Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
- Jermaine O’Neal is in the building! Quentin and Darius welcome the six-time NBA All-Star to the Knuckleheads podcast. J.O. talks with Q and D about his first real moment in the NBA, coming from the OG, Hakeem Olajuwon, being part of the best draft in NBA history, and the role Oreos played in his not re-signing with the Heat when LeBron was headed to South Beach!…. Tune in!
Episode Highlights:
Ever playing against KG in high school (21:42)
Being called Ken Griffey (30:50)
Not getting enough respect being in the Eastern Conference (38:30)
Really getting the support and encouragement to be a great player (50:15)
The decision not to re-sign with the Heat (1:13:05)
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J'Oneal was a 20-10 guy with excellent defense. But even more impressive was that he did it against Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Webber, Rasheed Wallace, Pau Gasol, Chris Bosh, Amar'e Stoudemire, Elton Brand, Shareef Abdur Rahim, Kenyon Martin, etc. The golden era of NBA power forwards!
That's a nice list but K-Mart is a tier below the rest of those guys.
@@ll1844 still a problem
Z.Bo
@@ll1844 😂😂 no seriously I'm taking all those other guys over him any day
@@bigmoneygriphill2371 Now you 🧢’n bruh.
It’s refreshing to actually hear basketball heads talk basketball and not just people that don’t know the game
This is what most of us have been wanting for!!
It’s literally a bunch of shows and platforms you can watch and hear basketball players talk about basketball, on TV, podcast, RUclips, knuckleheads, the volume, no chill podcast, etc….
@@grabbingrain2238 nah, Dmlies and Q are basketball lovers for real, they act like they would do this for free
@@brettthomas6327 I literally mentioned the knuckleheads 💀world is down bad. I was saying them plusssss others always talking basketball it’s plenty of former players in media now doing they thing. Read reread and take notes next time before replying
@@grabbingrain2238 first off getting your feelings is moist, I read what you said and I stand on what I said, I KNOW you said knuckleheads, I said I soley prefer these dudes over all of them because you can see the passion for hoops
DMiles so underrated as a navigator of conversation. His tone, his questions just bouncing off Q-Rich and the way he listens to the guest.
ALL FACT!
Yup, his timing and his affirmation with letting the interviewee know he’s listening is a gift that helps with making the interview organic and comfortable
100% ... listening to these dude talk early days before they were pros and then all their experiences in the NBA is good stuff!!!!
Bra I remember u said Bron was go fall inline and wasn’t really go work out.. who remember Miles with the Cavs 😂
Jermaine O'Neal is one of those forgotten greats now. These kids don't know just how good he was. He was never better than TD or KG obviously but he was more versatile than Dirk and Amare. Was MVP level in 04 and would've been in that Finals had it not been for the Malice.
Better is a fascinatingly interesting term that people use far too much, it should be a much more rare word to use, same with, "best"
Not me and the OG 2000s guys.
Well that means us(the older generation) didnt do a good enough job of telling them how good he was. Cuz they werent around to really watch him.
nah fr but SMH i’m only 25 and feel ancient now lmfao
I remember the only time i did franchise mode(or whatever it was called back then) in nba live was in 2001-2002. I had a season going with the Pacers and the Clippers(because of Q and D Miles). Both teams were absolutely loaded with talent. Pacers had Oneal, Harrington, Bender, Croshere, T Best, BMiller, R Miller, R Mercer, J Rose, J Tinsley and Artest. Clippers had Dooling, Miles, Q Rich, Brand, Odom, Maggette, McGinnis, Olowakandi, Boykins and Piatkowski. I remember it being a nightmare trying to divide up the minutes, cuz i liked so many players on both teams and wanted to get them all good stats. Lol
D.Miles, you need to do an interview series with all the " straight out of high school" players. We would love to hear their experience with the process and their journey from beginning to end because every journey was different and who better to interview these players then someone who went and followed the same footsteps and journey. Especially since it's a special fraternity
That’ll be DOPE!
That would be awesome
And he makes Q Rich watch
When JO said he'd never seen that many men cry when it came to Kobe's death... I felt that!
That is deep.
I dropped some tears. that's the 1st time I cried over a celebrity.
I still cry about it.
What is the timestamp on that?
@@za4708 around 2:08:30. My grandparents mentioned the feeling of the community when Martin was killed.. Worldwide sadness.
I am quite a bit older than you guys, for I've followed pro basketball since the ABA/NBA merger, and you both make me feel so proud every time I watch your various interviews. I find your channel to be the best on RUclips, and I watch a lot of RUclips.
I have watched EVERY SINGLE one of your podcasts on this channel, and I must say that this one w/Jermaine O'Neal is the best one that I've watched thus far, and that is saying a lot because ALL of your podcasts are fantastic. I'm not an emotional person, but this interview evoked practically every emotion possible.
Quentin... Darius... As much as I liked you guys coming out of high school and your subsequent careers, I find what you guys are doing now is even more incredible. I love how you humanize the players, asking such brilliant questions and engaging in such genuine discussions that make you all relatable. You guys are phenomenal.
I thank you for providing such meaningful content, and I will pray for your continued success.
Thanks for this comment, very heart felt and real ✊🏿
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Hey man just a curious question I didn't know yall got aba games back in African countries like that was it on a regular or annually
@@YoBankaccountformyparlay ... I actually grew up in this country, so I was watching it from here.
This is a great comment. I hope each generation gets to hear players share and reflect on their experiences versus the sports talk that dominates the airwaves today. I don’t go back quite as far as you but, remember the late70s/early 80s NBA. The first finals I recall was the Bullets over the SuperSonics in 7 games in ‘78. Please keep sharing your experiences and perspective as well.
J.O. is one of the most well spoken athletes I've heard in a long time. This interview made me appreciate him even more off the court.
Well said!!!! 🎉🎉🎉
This has to be the best Knuckleheads interview for me. Jermaine O'Neal is such a pleasure. I never really heard him talk when he was playing. Pleasantly surprised. I was engaged the entire interview.
I completely agree with every single thing you said!
Facts this my favorite interview so far didnt see O'neal being so engaging like that.
I always enjoyed listening to Jermaine O'Neal interviews during his playing days .... his level of communication and vocabulary was always been impeccable and I appreciated how he is able to formulate his thoughts so articulately. Something about nba HS players had very good speaking skills .... JO, Kobe, LBJ, Lou will, D MILES .....I'm sure I'm missing a lot more
I was wondering if they were going to get Jermaine on the show. The Knuckleheads podcast is fire!
For real dude. I love how they get the O.G.'s to tell all the rare stories, before socail media was popping.💯💯
@@brandonethereal1084 I agree.
I can see the Ken Griffey comparison especially now with him wearing his cap backward. Lol
😭NO BULLSHIT🤣
Yea when I saw the thumbnail I thought it was Griffey
Except his 7ft
Eyes and nose, very similar to Griffey. The Reds hat too. It’s not crazy to see it… except yeah Griffey is 6’3” 6’4” 😆😆
to a kid 6'3 and 7 ft probably look the same unless they're side by side
Jermaine O'neal was great. The league really did him dirty after the malice in the palace. He didn't start it and it wasn't his fault. This man was unstoppable with the Indiana Pacers. He should be in the Hall of Fame.
Met Jermaine at a bowling alley (random as hell) in 2009.. Couldn't of been a nicer dude Hands down the nicest celebrity I ever met
J.O. does look like Ken Griffey Jr.😃. especially with the cap back
And sounds like T-Mac..
What an articulate, intelligent, humble, and fierce man. I was not expecting to cry this morning. He had me in tears at 1:13:28. What a great father. He’s a better person than he was a basketball player.
Spot on comment 👌
He’s always been that… for those who were fortunate enough early on to get a glimpse into his personality off the court, that’s what stood out about him, well-spoken, poised, presents very well.
That is why I love this podcast. So much appreciation for the people, not just the basketball players. O'Neil is a stud because what he has been through personally and what he is doing to better the world.
I'm 37 years old and this is the first time I think I ever heard anybody shout-out Tyrone Corbin in a interview that's what's up
He's a DePaul guy like Q.
I graduated from Benedict College in Columbia, SC. He has a legacy there
The Traveler
This podcast is 🔥🔥🔥 I'm so happy y'all sat down with Vince Carter. Him & Shaq are my favorites.
Great player, one of my faves fron the 2000s. Had real nice footwork in the post when he came to indiana.
Representation matters Darius!!! Seeing someone who looks exactly like you succeed matters. You saw yourself in KG. Black girls and boys need to see themselves represented, all shades of blackness. No shame in saying it. What KG did for you, you're doing for someone else right now!
That's what it's all about. People don't understand that history is still being made in the world. It makes people mad to mention race but let's be honest, we are NOT equal
Maaaaaaan one of if not the most under appreciated big man from the 90s-2000s era! Much respect to JO because he gets forgotten alotttt when talked about🔥 mans was a monsterrrrrr!!!
Never would've thought Jermain O'neal would be the most interesting interview on here, Loved JO!!!
Y’all boys been blessing us the past 2 months !!! Appreciate it q and d miles for bringing all these🔥 guest man fr fr. Gonna smoke a bowl and enjoy this episode 😎
Weed is tight, weed is tight
Lol 😂, ya a trip! Shout out to everyone in the comments showing love !! Love this PodCast ..
#KnuckleHeads ✊🏾👨🏾🦲👨🏿🦲✊🏿
#JermainO’Neal ⛹🏾♂️
Boys been getting nothing but hs players turned pro 🔥
Mixing my gas and hookah now
Lmao you incept my thoughts????
I could listen to JO talk all day; my god, what an outstanding, straight up guy.. after watching him on the 'malice at the palace' I'll always love this guy. I'm 56 and saw JO play; wish I'd known all this about him back in the day.. what a great person.. best to you JO! thank you knuckleheads, you guys are flippin' awesome!
Jermaine O'Neal is the real deal. I don't even know what to say other than every time I hear him talk, I'm just in awe -- his intelligence, the substance of what he has to say, and the powerfully soft tone he uses that just commands attention and respect. I'm excited to see what he accomplishes in his post-playing career, the sky is the limit.
JO need his own podcast everytime I hear him on a pod I always lean in when he speaks. Great pod Fellas!
Columbia, SC STAND UP! I watched Jermain O'Neal aka 6'9 play in high school (METRO). Great player and one of the best high school players I have ever seen. His squad from Eau Claire High School had some dogs on that team even though my school, Keenan High, had some dogs too....Good to see Jermaine doing well...Great episode fellas...Coach Glymph is a legend RIP....Not lying about the tickets either...I witnessed it myself...
Truuuue... #MeTrosOWN 🖐🏿✌🏿🖐🏿 #RockPiT🍀
Salute to the 803
Metro love 803
I played against Jermaine couple times back in the day in school and at north springs gym (Columbia sc ) he also coaches my lil cousin currently in Dallas. Jermaine good people major salute
My favorite Player , Jermaine O’Neil versatile , ambidextrous, had a mid range shot . Rebounding , good leadership skills , Defense, went to 7 ALL STAR games. He should be a hall of famer. Idk why ppl forget about him
Malice prob killed that
Jermaine O'Neal #7 was a beast. Salute Knuckle heads for this! 🙌🏿🏀
Jermaine O’Neal , Shawn kemp , grant hill was my fav players growing up
I introduced myself to J.O when I was Refereeing a game at Trinity Cedar Hill. A local high school. I told him I’m a Pistons fan but I enjoyed his game. He was a amazing player!! Respect! He was really nice and really cool.
"I looked at the oreos.the oreos looked at me" lol
much respect to Q-Rich, D-Miles, and big dog J O'neal they've been through the fire and overcame. God Knows Why... hold your heads big homies
I’m a lifelong nba fan 43 yo. I wish I’d gotten to see more off the court stuff on JO a long time ago. 💯 great stuff guys
I remember watching him in the South Carolina state HS championship game his Junior year in HS. That guy was different then. Got to meet him once at SCSU in Orangeburg, SC when he was hanging out with his boy that went there. So glad to see the man that he has grown to be and all the great things he is doing. Great interview.
"When you first got to the league, who was the first person to bust yo ass?"
What I notice about everyone's responses is that they start off by giving Q and D Miles their props for thriving in their post-NBA lives, and rightfully so. After they give props to the Knuckleheads, they give props to the players who "welcomed" them to the NBA.
Game recognize game!
Y’all coming with that HEAT. After seeing JO on the malice special, I’m glad y’all had him on. He’s a great story teller.
also, these kids don’t know That Indian JO and how he was on TOP of the league back then. Dude was unstoppable
This was a very deep conversation man. Talking about mental health and losing the love for the game and even black men going to therapy and the stigma behind that.
Powerful stuff, and as a black man who studied psychology it really gives meaning to put actions and thoughts. Therapy helps understand those triggers and why you feel the way that you do. I’d recommend therapy for a lot of people especially my black brothers and sisters.
S/o knuckleheads for interviewing my childhood goats
I like that JO gave Darius Miles his flowers at 1:04:30 and included him in the discussion about being in the “straight out of high school” fraternity that had success-while JO obviously had a better career, D.Miles still played 9 years in the NBA and had an “it” factor straight out the gate. Not many players can say that.
and was in a hollywood movie
the movement was big
Yeah, as others have said I think this is easily the best bball podcast. That first question really sets the tone, covering the early days before college or HS and D. Miles and Q are funny and always got a good vibe going.
This podcast was inspiring. Dudes talking real and using their experiences to help the youth. Jermaine is my favorite guest. Spits knowledge. Thank you.
Jermaine is a well spoken guy, he needs his own podcast
Ayo d miles and plexco is spot on 😭🤣😭🤣
All the way from Australia 🇦🇺 I can’t explain how real this episode is! As a father and wanting to be a great role model for my daughters, much respect and love for JO and of course the knuckleheads… for real 🫡
J.o doesn't get the respect or recognition that he deserves BRUH. dude was a beast. but was overshadowed in the era over extremely talented power forwards. J.o was a walking bucket. West coast and east coast coast was stacked in the power forward position. 😭😭
Shout out to JO, he definitely is a real one. I remember in South Carolina him playing against my highschool team. I was low-key rooting for JO because his first cousin was my best friend growing up. JO was by far an elite talent and embarrassed the competition.
I remember years later I was at the mall with his first cousin and we saw Jermaine with his crew and he asked us if we wanted anything. Dude was and has always been so humble. Respect for sho. 🙏🏿💯
I absolutely love watching this podcast. The genuine vibe between the hosts & the guests really shine.
To try to lock someone up for 10 years over a one year difference in age is pretty evil if you ask me. That needs to be reformed.
Yea thats crazy
Jermaine O'Neil is a blessing for real.
For those whom watched him play, we remember how great of a player he was Malice at the Palace or not.
Man this podcast is amazing for people who how are obsessed with basketball and the NBA, love hearing all of the stories from my favorite players that I grew up watching, this is awesome. ❤
DMiles always asking the guest the right questions. Him n Q know the AAU, HS and pro history
Another great podcast! Jermaine O' Neal was a great player and a great story to listen too
JO was a killer, my man would give you 20 10 and 2 blocks. He was the leader of that 61 win Pacers squad. If Reggie just dunks the ball in game 2 of the ECF we're probably calling JO a Finals MVP. He's in my top 3 favorite Pacers of all time.
Love these conversations on Knuckleheads. Jermaine O'Neal was a very solid power forward. Great to hear his stories growing up and on the Portland Trail Blazers & Indiana Pacers.
J. O. an amazing father hearinghim talk so genuinely about his family and his story makes me appreciate this guy more from the outside looking in.
I remember watching him as a kid. Dominant and played hard. I don't know why we don't hear his name amongst the greatest Bigs ever to play in the NBA. If he played in today's game he would give these dudes work. He had to Bang with the Big Dogs in that era where u didn't get alot of fouls called like today.
I’m loving these longer interviews! The more content and stories from legends = the better the episode! Hell of a job 🔥
Straight up
I love these podcast catching up while i play 2k is one of my favorite things to do during my week.
This is 1 of my favorite episodes, I've watched it multiple times. Keep it up, fellas
He was already one of my favorites; trilled to see him at the Big 3. So impressed, great guy!
Idk how but yall keep raising the bar. The conversations, the topics they be on point. And it shows how much love yall had while in the league and how yall showed love so now its full circle getting all these hoopers we all loved watching. 💯
From listening to this Podcast, i have a new found respect from J O'Neal. And i watched his career from start to finish
I had no idea JO had such a good head on his shoulders. Elite interview and player 💪💪.
Watched the whole 2hrs no interruptions , another banger from the #KnuckleHeads 💪🏾!
Love that they brought up the Beasley interview. Please help him. Get him on.
I have a lot of respect for JO. He worked hard, overcame various obstacles both professionally and personally and he's got a good head on his shoulders. Underrated baller but could put in that work.
Love seeing these old memories and going through their lives, because it our past, beautiful past. I remember going to school when I used to watch you in your prime and we try to imitate you guys. Even also thanks to the commentators.
Ken Griffey Jr. looking like is that me?? 😂 Shoutout to J.O.
I grew up in Indiana and was in college in Indy when Jermaine O'Neal played for the Pacers. I love J.O.! Nice cross chain. Praise God!
As a 40yr black man, that part where he talks about not “EVER” hearing your dad saying I’m proud of you & congratulating you on a job well done just open the floodgates😭 My son doesn’t understand the emotional scars I carry to be the best father I can for him…
Respect ✊🏿✊🏿
Real talk
Salute from Brooklyn.
JO is A Hall Of Famer.
I wish he played for the Knicks.
He was a Beast.
Handled his Biz like a Pro and OG.
He always Stood tall.
I love yall for bringing him In PERSON.
This is so legendary. Perfect timing with the Kendrick heater. Love the direction we’re going 👑👑👑👑
This podcast kicks ass. Thanks fellas.
BEST BASKETBALL PODCAST !! I love this shit 💯
Share this show with every real sports fan you know. This is the best and the best Sport Show that holds no punches. Good job gentlemen. 👍🏽
Gotta get Earl Boykins on here!!
Lol , wow didn’t expect this one. I feel you on this one tho!! One of the The Great Short Small Hooper on the Planet
#EarlBoykins 🙌🏽
Yes please!
Lol why
Why
Gotta get him a high seat 💺
Knuckleheads I automatically click anytime I see 👀 a new episode love that who bust your ass question. Jermaine O'Neal was so underrated he was killing in in Indiana. Should of won 🏆 a championship but, we know what happened
I actually coached for drive nation in the early stages of development of Drive nation. One of coolest experiences I ever had J' O'Neal Great Guy even better BUSINESSMAN!!!! #customjones #jesusandthehooptalkpodcast
I have always liked Jermaine O. as a basketball player. Thank you guys for this invite. God Bless you guys and your families.👏🏽👏🏽
Living Legend in SC
I remember when Jermaine was drafted, and I was happy to see how he grew as a player to become an All-Star. Watching the Netflix doc on the Malice At The Palace made me appreciate him that much more. I love me some Shaq and KG and how they act, but I was super impressed with JO's poise, composure, intelligence, humility, and articulation. On top of that, hw was credited as an executive producer. Seeing that made me want to watch this interview, and I'm glad I did. Happy to see where he is in life post-NBA.
I'm so proud of these men! The Knuckleheads Podcast is AWESOME and it allows people to see it's more to black athletes than the negative narrative painted by the media. These podcasts allows the players to tell their own unedited stories.
One of my favorites in the 2000s era... extremely underrated
One of the best interviews I've seen in a long time. Amazing job as always knuckleheads!
Darius has always been great with the Questions
But this Season HE IS COOKING UP!!
I remember being a middle school kid when we (pacers) traded for JO. He bought a house in the same area we lived in, and I currently live in the same neighborhood that his house was in.
This season has been great! Watching these has me feeling like I’m flipping through an old school Slam magazine. Can we get Bonzi Wells??
big fan of JO. Really loved his game and one of the most underrated bigs ever
I've watched many episodes on Knuckleheads. There have been episodes that are more entertaining, more basketball insight, etc. This is by FAR the "REALEST" episode 👏🏾.
Now as a man of African descent, I urge all my brothers & sisters to watch this episode. There are many jewels in this show. You don't have to watch it all in one shot, break it down in increments. But watch this episode for its wisdom. 💯
Much respect to the og and his story loved when he played for my warriors💪🏼💯
Gotta get Scottie Pippen
Latrell Sprewell
Stephon Maurbury
Kenyon Martin
Brandon Roy
They Jordan brand, Scottie is not a option
Go Get Glen Rice
B Roy fasho
They grown as men.Get the guest people want to see
No one's trying to here Pippen talk anymore lol
One of Columbia, SC and EC's finest Jermaine good podcast Que & D Miles 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I hope we have Dirk Nowitzki here someday guys. I've been waiting forever for that.
This one of the best , regardless of platform. The interview transcended basketball straight to life - Kudos
Love what J.O. Is doing in our community with exposure and education! If we can get other LEADERS to replicate this model our communities will raise up and stay up ✊🏿
One of my Sc Og’s
Yall doing y’all thang man, I gotta lot of respect for y’all man. Yall inspiring the next generation, keep goin💯🏁
1:26 He got his ass busted by Hakeem on November 7, 1997.
Blazers won this one though 86-85
Hakeem played 40:29 mins and scored 27 pts on 10/15 shooting
Jermaine O’Neal played 9:01 mins, scored 4 pts on 2/2 shooting, and did get 3 fouls
Earlier that year, Hakeem also busted Chris Dudley AND Rasheed Wallace’s asses big time to the point that they got put in a blender