Darrell Armstrong on Playing in Orlando with Shaq and Penny, Coaching Luka and Kyrie for Mavs & More

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00:00:00 Intro 00:00:44 Bust Yo' Ass 00:01:55 Growing Up in North Carolina 00:13:06 Walk-on at Fayetteville State 00:18:04 Journey Before Orlando Magic 00:22:45 Getting the Call to Play with Magic 00:29:46 94-95 Playoff Run 00:40:46 High Energy 00:43:51 Dunk Contest 00:47:06 Winning Sixth Man and Most Improved Same Year 00:53:52 Tracy McGrady 01:03:04 Longest Tenured Coach 01:08:30 Luka Dončić 01:11:42 Jalen Brunson 01:16:26 Kyrie Irving 01:19:20 Dante Exum and PJ Washington 01:24:20 Jason Kidd 01:27:10 Starting Five 01:30:35 Biggest Purchase 01:36:02 Magic Hall of Fame 01:40:30 Orlando Retiring Shaq's Jersey 01:43:25 Outro

[@mavsnation4life]

Love these episodes, don’t gotta be the biggest superstars, just give us the veterans that got basketball and life stories. 💯

[@MrFlamesP]

This is why Knuckleheads is the best basketball podcast out. And the very first. 💯💯💯💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@mr.michaels116]

This Man Is Quietly A Comedian!!!💯

[@BPS270]

I'm from Dallas this man is so humble I saw him on the train public train Incognito and nobody even knew who he was I just kept it to myself

[@lilbru]

Green line?

[@joshuawoodard6998]

Until now...

[@BPS270]

@@lilbru yep going to American Airlines 😂

[@jarrodholmes9701]

He from my city GASTONIA

[@lowtotnte8292]

Bro when was this? I probably walked right past him and didn't even know it.

[@jahmalholland486]

One thing I learned from this conversation - this man Daryl Armstrong will never forget 😂 Great storytelling. Great interview as usual 👊🏾

[@Moegreene666]

Lmao for real tho

[@JusBlackTV]

Born and raised in Orlando D Armstrong is my favorite Magic player of all time

[@adoffvuitton6234]

Me too

[@JKirv]

Respect

[@justingordneer]

@JusBlackTV He’s from NC

[@BigHeadLuhBoy]

​@user-im5rr6ce4u what that mean? As far as we concerned bruh from Orlando 😂

[@justingordneer]

@@BigHeadLuhBoy how tf you born and raised somewhere you not from 😭😭

[@dariangreen7586]

Darrell Armstrong an Orlando legend. Thanks for the memories. Great interview.

[@nl38383]

chittlins before a game is diabolical

[@jarrellmason9080]

Eating Booty Noodles before a game. I'm sure his stomach was fighting him during the game.

[@jcchambers7896]

Bro stomach was in shambles 😂😂😂😂

[@derrickbaker759]

Even though I'm from the Bronx born and raised and still reside my roots is Rockingham NC I would never ever eat chittlins ...The smell for me is enough I'm good ...NO THANKS 💯

[@Henny2times]

Imagine him guarding you with that doo doo breath

[@HecklerP]

Y’all should interview Derek Anderson

[@CSDonohue11]

I met Derek Anderson at a Louisville Bats game back in 2014 Super cool dude His wifey took a pic of us for Me They’re very nice peoples. She was a really nice person. Still appreciate the way they acted

[@jamesbaldon8564]

Ville!

[@jsimmons834]

I never forgot D Armstrong....in Orlando was Mr Hustle for sure. Great vet. Gotta respect his drive and ability to GET to the league in the first place, much less stay in the league.

[@bobbyorr6571]

And then win some personal hardware (two of them) after a rotator cuff injury is insane will and drive! Salute to lil penny 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@godumb6038]

Man yall got all the classic players this show is a 90s dream. If I could make a request I want to see John Starks

[@akachiazubuike1109]

They should do interviews focused on 10 year vets. The earl Watson, Eddie Jones types

[@Storm27ification]

Facts I like John Starks

[@therealkevru]

Everything was so serious until 31:49 broke out! 😂😂😂 almost fel outta my seat 🤣

[@ends15]

Magic Legend. When we lost Penny, Nick and Shaq, Darrell carried us through the Heart and Hustle season to the McGrady Era. We always loved / continue to love Flash Armstrong

[@JoelMontarde3]

Kenny Smith voice *HE DID A LAYUP IN THE DUNK CONTEST!!* 😂😂 that worst dunks video is a classic

[@emirepresa9500]

I’ve never heard that one MJ story at 34:47. He ain’t lying! The Goat really had 45 on Game 4. Insane. Loved DA, and loved this interview. Also appreciate that he showed some love for the Spanish Basketball league.

[@arvin24ph]

Michael Jordan Got "45" points in "23" Field Goal attempts. That's the highest level of pettiness i ever seen. 😂

[@KingJay912]

This story is insane!!

[@leonrobinson7324]

D.Armstrong is one of my favorite Orlando Magic players of all time. N.C. in the building!!

[@lonnellgrigsby1367]

Maneeee this interview was Dope

[@neilarmstrong7835]

Darrell could always be found hooping at gyms throughout Gashouse (Bradley, Erwin, T Jeffers, Boys Club). I am glad he mentioned Boogie Crank’s name because he inspired many ballers from back home.

[@sinniballamore3316]

True indeed.i'm from Brooklyn but live in the gashouse and been coming down since 91 and the 4 ppl who are always mentioned when it comes to balling is James Worthy,Sleepy Floyd, Darrell Armstrong and Boogie Crank.especially Boogie and his tournament.Shoutout to Redo Rollins to.

[@carlcolemanjr6]

What I appreciate the most about the podcast is I feel like I’m just listening to my OGs kick game. Much love

[@GeminiBrown]

I really Enjoyed This Episode. DA's Story & Personality are Dope

[@master-kq3nw]

I love that orlando jerseys from 90s and prlsndo arena that team 95 were fantastic horace shaq penny anderson Scott

[@JD-hy1pe]

RESPECT!! Loved this interview. Admire D Armstrong’s hustle and tenacity!

[@quannybeats]

Much respect to Armstrong

[@adoffvuitton6234]

This is the original Flash .., D. Strong Orlando Magic Legend, used to eat chocolate and coffee during the games on the sideline. Those were some good times , our heart and hustle team , Go Magic ❤

[@papijudoyuknow]

Take a shot of henny for everytime Darryl say “I’ll never forget” gone be drunk asl

[@gspadeo87]

This man is cool AF. He needs to be an extra that works with yall or needs a podcast himself.

[@lavellsmith8613]

Wow, who saw this coming? This is super dope..🔥💯

[@christopherwoods891]

Really liked Darrell Armstrong, explosive as a point guard and a great defender.

[@troybryant6294]

One of the best interviews 💯

[@paujuscafresa5762]

Best basketball players pod ever. Thank you 🙂

[@mca217]

Sam Cassell gets mentioned alot

[@jeremymcgrady7866]

Damn near every episode with a guard lol

[@shehateme9955]

Midrange assassin. Studied tape of him and Calvin Murphy stop, pop swish with defense hand covering their face

[@thecharacterchris83]

Sam I am

[@yobwoc1000]

Sam Cassell and Bob Sura were works of art at FSU

[@williamsmith1738]

Until they ran into Stackhouse

[@yobwoc1000]

@@williamsmith1738 Big facts, FSU wasn't a factor on the basketball court. The team was athletic but small and not very physical.

[@williamsmith1738]

@yobwoc1000 ...I dont disagree with what u posted they was en fuego at the Acc tournament

[@yobwoc1000]

@@williamsmith1738 A lot of he loses wete due to Kennedy being out coached by great caches

[@aceloco817]

Random shot at the Cowboys @4:05 😂😂😂

[@dwaynestevens2512]

We need for content y'all we love this pod as NBA fans

[@thegodinhere]

I smiled the entire interview..his story towards making it was crazy to hear. Hes likeable af

[@JKirv]

Yessirrrr bout time!!! Been waiting on this one

[@kingreggieregmusic]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 this is dope! But how they didn’t introduce him as the “Road Runner” 😮..love when you discover the personalities of these athletes…great work 👍🏾

[@CSDonohue11]

Dang… I did not ever realize that Daryl was even a 6 footer Let alone actually under that He played SO MUCH TALLER He had crazy bounce & He held Himself a lot Bigger I always thought He was 6’4 , 6’3” He holds himself very well He was a skinny dude in The League , that may have also made Him appear taller to Me and then add in that speed & bounce I used to get Daryl on My NBA Live teams, I always liked Daryl Armstrong Pretty sure it was Live 98 I used to grab Him as My backup PG A lot of times

[@rapsbranson.8547]

North Carolina in the house. Gas House stand up.

[@jarrellmason9080]

Enjoyed the interview and good to see someone from home state repping. I'm from 252.

[@sfrvnko7818]

YES SUHH 919 in the building

[@Freedom2219]

Got Darrel Armstrong & Bo Outlaw autograph at the old amway center at magic game one of my favorite players of all time he played hard every night 🌙

[@jeffreyjr7118]

Bruh when he said Adam and Eve baby, i starting rolling yoo!!!!!!🤣🤣🤣..... Good fucking times!!!! .... Love this podcast so damn much you guys definitely the best bball pod ever!!!!..... Pacers nation

[@FreedomWriter1986]

Great episode

[@g..._anthony27]

Underrated is Overused

[@damianlarkin961]

Good interview 🔥🔥 I can remember being a kid watching Magic Vs Bulls and seeing D Strong in Royal Blue Easter Suit 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MartaRios-s3f]

we enjoyed this guy a lot in Spain, a great legend of ACB

[@wilseph1]

Darrell Eugene Armstrong! It was fun times with the Magic with DA, TMac and Mike Miller in the lineup. And Michael Doleac holding it down at the 5 spot. Or Andrew Declerq.

[@trueking2180]

My back up pg from live 2003 because my created player was the starter lol. Go magic

[@Red-lu3ku]

I love The Knucklheads Podcast please do more episodes!

[@rashadthomas6858]

One of my favorite magic players Armstrong was a Patrick Beverley times 20

[@Davej6434]

Great Interview!💪 D. Armstrong is hilarious 😂😂😂 n I didn't know he was working for the Dallas Mavericks

[@shedrickturner7758]

Great interview

[@StullaKingKuul]

One thing bout my guy is he ain't ever gon forget lol I rooted for him as a kid I was short until high school he definitely showed me you ain't have to be tall to ball

[@jarrellmason9080]

Another dope one. Legend down at Fayetteville State and in the 704 area. Terrell Brandon and Dana Barros would be good gets if you all could make it happen.

[@wiggum33]

The heart and hustle team is one of my favorite teams of all time!

[@hankhill69]

This was a great interview.

[@JoellDelarosa-jf4zk]

Hella of story!! One of the best interviews

[@kennethdavis5309]

Great interview...

[@DR05jr]

His path as wild as Steve francis

[@abottime2131]

Great podcast, fellas! Would love to see the Hoop Dreams basketball players, Arthur Agee & William Gates on the show.

[@ChrisJProductionz]

Remember when Darrel Armstrong did a lay up in the dunk contest

[@DFSSGMNG]

BOOOMING EM😂😂😂

[@bigsaleem]

"She took my legs!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ChuckLaWayne]

Naw this one was a banger!!! The comedy was on another level. 🔥

[@County_da_kang]

Orlando Legend #heartandhustle

[@SDesWriter]

I wish they had this conversation after Friday night. He only played 14 minutes but I think that was the best I’ve ever seen Dante play and he really had an impact on them pulling away. They can just get that level of performance out of two of the bench guys I really believe they’re gonna be the Celtics again. Luka and Kyrie are going to get you 50 to 60, so you just need a couple of bench players to get 10 so they can score enough to win. The defense is already there and holding Boston to 106 every game.

[@4ktkaram395]

Great player in his day I remember when he won most improved and 6 man in the same year

[@docholiday1463]

Yall need to get Michael Jeffery Jordan on the show

[@CSDonohue11]

Yup

[@dariushumphrey3718]

What a damn journey he had!!! That was awesome 👏

[@SYLABDULPOD]

That 45 MJ story = WOW

[@caspernoble9468]

I work in Gastonia.. live in Cherryville NC . Respect

[@StraP-MoNeY]

Can y'all interview Keith Van Horn too?

[@marcusmaxwell9487]

Magic Fan Here

[@CARLIMOTRAPDON]

Great interview fellas

[@dariangreen7586]

Shout to Ollie's on Rio Grande, chitlins is WILD!!! DA crazy😂😂😂

[@TheUrbanGeekinTECH]

Dope Episode, Blessings!!!

[@vharris5503]

I used to love watching them Orlando Magic teams he played on

[@browndiamonds8617]

I ate chitterlings before the game and blew the bathroom up at halftime 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@vonversace]

Love these stories

[@JT-fv6ih]

He funny…she took my legs 🤣

[@GLBJ260]

That game 4 96 sweep 45 story is CRAZY 😂😂😂

[@leonrodriguez1714]

I think he talkin about the game when santana moss went off . I was at the game and left early to beat the traffic and kept hearing the crowd

[@bugsy23cb]

Time to get Mj on the show fellas Q got his number hes here in Charlotte

[@creydadj]

0:59 December 22, 1997 to be exact. The day Cassell busted DA’s ass Cassell had 28 pts on 12/17 shooting, 4/6 FTs, 5 fouls (played 34 mins as a starter) Take note too Mark Price played this game and gave Sam some fight Armstrong had 3 pts on 1/3 shooting, 5 fouls (played 10 mins off the bench)

[@Dono22546]

Under 6ft making it to the league is phenomenal

[@samoaduke6098]

Casinoooo! Bout to say that every time I go to casino 😂

[@WarriorsforInfoTV]

DA had heart out there!

[@lilbru]

I didn't realize how cool and relatable darryl Armstrong was.i always remembered him as a pest on the court and his ups in that 1999 playoff game against the sixers I love these podcats that give people who weren't stars or starters their flowers..you realize the bench players or non allstars are more cooler and relatable than some of the superstars and stars

[@djweathersby9738]

Great Jordan story, DA ..... "45 on the scoreboard "

[@Chops_4114]

Always like episodes with players who aren't as popular as some of the usual interviews

[@juvelcontreras]

Huge mitts D Armstrong have.

[@brandontucker6580]

Hidden gem 💎

[@J.H.W.3]

I was just thinking bout him yesterday. -More Life

[@renrickblackman7605]

Chris Corchiani...Miami senior hiigh i believe...he was raw in HS..played with 2 7 footers tho

[@missayawk]

That starting 5 is HUGE!!!

[@Moegreene666]

Used to hoop with Armstrong on Dreamcast 2K

[@Onlycanbeme1]

This one is that interview

[@antwanrolllo]

Michael Jordan 5/27/1996 1995-96 Game 4 CHI @ ORL 44 m (45 p) 3 reb 5 ast 1 stl 1 blk

[@arvin24ph]

16 Field Goals Made "23" Field Goals attempted. "45" Points "23" Field Goals attempted. Im Shocked at the level of Jordan pettiness 😂😂😂

[@garyrobinson8234]

Thanks