00:00 : Intro 00:49 : Who Bust Yo' Ass? 01:47 : Growing up in Puerto Rico 08:07 : Playing High School ball in Georgia 11:31 : Florida International University 15:13 : Toronto Raptors 20:05 : Utah Jazz 27:59 : Puerto Rico National Team 32:00 : Andrei Kirilenko 34:39 : Detroit Pistons 40:08 : Orlando Magic 43:13 : Playing in Israel 44:35 : Miami Heat 51:56 : JJ Barea 54:07 : Music career 56:41 : Basketball academy 58:10 : Carlos' Starting Five 59:54 : Start, Bench, Trade 1:01:28 : First Big Purchase 1:02:22 : Outro

@SupremeBroncos

7 ай бұрын

Prayers up for D Miles I hope you don't have to do any Jail time

@JjHernandez-dc6ul

7 ай бұрын

D miles!!!

Ngl, I did not expect Carlos Arroyo but I’m all for it, I’d love to see more of these underrated players from the early 2000s on the pod.

@eddieogun

7 ай бұрын

More under noticed then underrated but ya point still stands

@Seroxm13

7 ай бұрын

​@@eddieogunI'd say underrated cause he's a FIBA legend for Puerto Rico. 2nd best PR player FIBA-wise. 1st is Piculin Ortiz.

@Mr.PR2000

5 ай бұрын

@@Seroxm13True but Arroyo could’ve been a way better player in the NBA if they just let him be himself.

'til this day Carlos Arroyo is a massive inspiration to Puerto Rican guards like me. Proudly followed him and it meant the world to see a fellow Puerto Rican impact ball the way he did. Love Q & D always, but y'all really did it with this one 🔥

@layuponthedownlow

7 ай бұрын

Carlos arroyo is the best PG to ever play the game of basketball 💯. No one can do what he did. No one. Never. Not in this lifetime

@kennenallen4321

6 ай бұрын

Arroyo is a Dog. Always loved to see him play.

man i love how this pod continues to put shine on players like Arroyo, those early 2000s NBA was such a good time

@bluegregory6239

7 ай бұрын

Different time, different style, but I loved that era. Not such a huge fan of the modern 3-point-chucking game where defense is no longer allowed.

Dude is mad humble. I appreciate his story arc.

@jla3562

7 ай бұрын

His humility is amazing ❤ I love it

The pride of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷!!!!

This is why this is the first and best Player podcast out there. 💯💯💯

@tutran8363

7 ай бұрын

Fact!!!

Como latinoamericano y fan del basketball, un gran orgullo 🇵🇷🇦🇷. I wish I could see Manu with you fellas one day.

@adpada7122

7 ай бұрын

As a boricua, AMARÍA A MANU AHÍ ❤

@dirtyface-capone7622

7 ай бұрын

Yeah Manu would be an awesome guest.

@christianolmeda8073

7 ай бұрын

Aprecio tu comentario admiro el basket argentino, grandes batallas entre PR y Argentina , Nuestra Leyenda Flor Meléndez dirigente de dirigentes también pasó mucho tiempo en Argentina y ayudó mucho el desarrollo de el Basket Argentino , El que Sabe Sabe

@samusaran4948

7 ай бұрын

🇦🇷🇨🇺woooooooo

@SeroxMorales

7 ай бұрын

As a Puerto Rican, I would love to see Manu! I miss those old school Puerto Rico vs Argentina battles I grew up watching. Miss our old school teams. 🇵🇷🇦🇷

Years ago, I was playing a pickup game in Oviedo/Orlando FL and Arroyo walked onto the court and nobody knew who he was at first nor did I recognize him. I caught fire and hit five threes in a row and got high fives and was cheered on. He was talking about "Don't let lil' man cook you like that play defense." That last three I hit, he took his hoodie off and it was Carlos Arroyo. Big high five laughing. Game was over after that. Every single PR person @ the park were in shock. He's like PR's MJ. Most people don't realize that outside of PR Hoop culture. My brother from another mother was almost in tears holding back because that was his hero. Very chill guy wish we had a sharpie my boy had them AND1 Tai Chis on too. Should have had him sign em. Lol.

@Sprezza_tura

7 ай бұрын

Tai chi’s are legendary 🔥

@T-HaynesTv

7 ай бұрын

That's a dope ass story man frfr.

@jonisafreak3

7 ай бұрын

Shoutout to Puerto Rican legends Carmelo Travieso and Edgar Padilla who was the starting backcourt for the 1996 UMASS college who made it into the final 4 of the NCAA college tournament with Marcus Camby . after college they decided to go back to the homeland instead of pursuing an NBA career but I think had they tried out for the NBA they would’ve made it.

@SeroxMorales

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, Carlos Arroyo is like our MJ and Piculin Ortiz is like our Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Remember him lighting the USA's ass in the Olympics. A real one for sure 🫡

Always think of the 2011 Heat vs Dallas finals. Arroyo was doing a good job, I think he even was the leader in % for corner 3s, they waived him to get Bibby who was done. It would have been Arroyo Vs Barea in the finals. PR was going nuts seeing Barea Kill everyone. Imagine having them 2 going against each other.

@g..._anthony27

7 ай бұрын

I seen him play with Miami in a preseason game that year...

@LuisMos

7 ай бұрын

💯

@bluegregory6239

7 ай бұрын

J.J. Barea tore up my Lakers in that Dallas run. Lakers have always been vulnerable to small, quick PGs, back to Walt 'Clyde' Frazier at the very least.

@leonidaspr805

7 ай бұрын

Arroyo wasn’t even on the team in the finals lol

@jidc667

7 ай бұрын

@@leonidaspr805 lee bien

Q ain’t lying this man is national treasure and living legend for the island

People slept on my boy Carlos. His handles and jump shot was crispy.

Man he had a crazy handle too it doesn’t get talked about enough

As a hoop junkie since 1990 this podcast is must see tv. A lot of insight into the League. I remember when Arroyo was here in Toronto, glad everything worked out for him

Carlos arroyo is the best PG to ever play the game of basketball 💯. No one can do what he did. No one. Never. Not in this lifetime

What an episode! Carlos has such a crazy list of teammates. Insane resume, could have picked few rings too.

Puerto Rico finest, one of the greatest if not the greatest ever for us! 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🐐

Y'all can say I'm tripping for this idea, but am I only that thinks Q&D should have AND1 legends on this show as well? Like AO, Hot Sauce, Half Man Half Amazing, Main Event, etc.

@Flameville

7 ай бұрын

That would be FIIIIIRREEE!!!!

@c7lee

7 ай бұрын

All I rmb is Iman Shumpert talking about a hot sauce story playing in a pro am and they were calling him ketchup afterwards 😂

@A_Sleap

7 ай бұрын

I was just about to comment this

@HemiNeutron

7 ай бұрын

You tripping, lol seriously though that would be lit

@JKemp-no1qq

7 ай бұрын

Hell yeah I believe all hoopers watch and 1 or grew up watching and 1 i know I did had the shoes and all back in 00 01

This is one the reasons why i love this podcast.. u get to know those players. U get to hear their stories and get access to their life in the nba. U dont get that in any other channels. Like this episode. Full of stories and inspirations

I am always inspired by an underdog story, never give up on your dreams, stay hungry and be humble. 👏

Soccer #1 sport in PR 🇵🇷 don’t disrespect us like that bruh !!!! It’s BASEBALL

Glad you guys had this interview Arroyo is a LEGEND here in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

Yo any other Rican paused the video at 1:57 and was no bro it’s baseball ⚾️

Carlos got quite a career. Man oh man. Those legends he became teammates with and coaches and teams he was a part of. He's so blessed.

man .. Carlos has seen so much greatness. From Vince Carter, to guarding MJ, to Sloan, to Coach Brown, to Sheed, To Stockton and Malone, etc... just amazing.

That year he started for the Jazz was one my favorite years. They were only supposed to win 13 games. They won 42 and missed the playoffs by one game. Carlos is the man. That team busted their asses every night.

Took some time to come around to this pod, but y'all have the absolute best basketball pod. By far. No gimmicks, no filler, time stamps, informative graphics, detailed conversation allowing the guests to be the speaker they came to be. Keep up the good work.

I'm a Hooper from the 60's Bk NY. During my honeymoon In Ocha Rio ,Jamaica I brought my Rock in my luggage! After we checked in I went MIA,PR national team and a teen Carlos were hooping by the beach. Wife was upset, hoops is how we met she was the score keeper! Rock til you drop. Isabela/AguadillaPR !

These are the guest I love … real ones know Carlos arroyo 💯 we need great role players with hidden gem stories like this more on the podcast frfr

Carlos Arroyo is one of the main reasons, Puerto Rico is not a State and Puerto Ricans are ok with it. Best day of my life and biggest upset in Sports History. The Day Puerto Rico defeated a Dream Team in the Olympics by 19 points in 2004. I still get goosebumps! Boricua aunque naciera en la luna! Eso eh Puñeta!!!!

Great interview fellas. Y’all always on point and real. Carlos seems like a real one, down to earth.

Am a huge fan of your show. Knuckleheads podcast is the best, You guys always make the interview very entertaining and allow the guest really feel comfortable, it gives a cool vibe like a feel of those barber shop convos with friends. I thank you Q and Darius for this interview many blessings to you guys. As a Puerto Rican Am proud of Carlos Arroyo many blessings to him and his family You guys need to get JJ Barea or Jose Alvarado to the show. there were puerto ricans back in the day in the league like Butch Lee Jose Ortiz Ramon Ramos Ramon Rivas Jerome Mincy Rolando Balkman but none had the sucess like Carlos Arroyo JJ Barea and Jose Alvarado and Carmelo Anthony who is half puerto rican

Carlos Arroyo was underrated. He was a baller.

When he beat USA i gassed him up on live 05 and started a Dynasty with him damn im getting old Shoutout Los

Great episode I'm playing NBA live 2002 and just dropped 35 off the bench with Q Richardson!

Carlos definitely had a flair to his game, you could see a rhythm to his ball handling and with his jumper.

I just want to Salute yall for getting the guys that people might’ve forgotten about that really did hoop fareal, NOT JUST PLAYED,HOOPED!!!!

I requested Arroyo a while back, Luv the pic, Arroyo was my guy I luv'd his organized style of ball, true PG

Wow man this might just be the best basketball pod imo. Basketball pod culture is really growing but somethin about this one takes me back to when I was 5 yrs old watching nba games with my dad

i LOVED arroyo's game. he was so nice. very underrated player.

Carlos is dope on the mic, he should be doing more pods with his come up story.

In Puerto Rico, you'd find a basketball court and a barbershop in every neighborhood - sometimes even three! Not sure about the current scene, but this was my experience 25 years ago when I was 15. 😄🏀✂️

one of the first to do it

My man got the Puerto Rico Air Max 1s! Arroyo was always so fun to watch, I remember watching them upset AI, TD etc. Great story

As a proud Trinidadian basketball fan, I wished they asked him about losing to Trinidad and Tobago in Centro Basket 2010, I think. He had fellow NBA players JJ Barea and Renaldo Balkman playing with him that night. T&T had "Lighter" Lewis (who? exactly).

Carlitos, saludos brother. El mejor!!!!! Orgullo boricua.

Thanks for Having @Carlos Arroyo on he's always represented Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 respectfully

Dude was solid, played his part and didn’t lose games

I love these types of player. They meant something in the league and real hoop fans know them. Good to hear their story. Now let’s get 55 buckets on here. J Will

PR legend, salute 🇵🇷

Yo arroyo was a bucket on the Jazz in nba live 2004 😆 i loved watching puerto rico beat Team USA in that olympics. Great story need more of these international legends sharing their stories

Finally, loved him on the Pistons!🤘🏽🔥 red jerseys were bold!

He was getting buckets in Boston swear to god I he was a bucket in the bean I loved him out here

I appreciate yall brining on these older players because they were the ones I grew up watching and that feeling whenever an older player is mentioned is like dangggg.

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Excellent interview. Carlos Arroyo is the beast 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🇵🇷🇵🇷

AO has Class, all young teenagers pay attention to him, this is how to be so you can go places in life!

Q Rich funny as hell. He said hell no to knee pads. Great podcast. 😂

I did not expect this interview but i clicked instantly

Arroyo was a bad man

He was nice as hell on NBA live. I still remember when he COOKED Team USA. I was sick smh lol. Solid dude though. Salute

Love this dude. Dude was tough as nails

S/o to the PR. He made me proud to have PR blood running through me after seeing them beat USA in 04

Boricua Legend, love u CArroyo 🔥

Luv this Kat Carlos Arroyo man. I remember Chauncey Billups saying how "Los" used to cook his ass 😂 on NBA Open Court

Man, I'm glad I found this podcast in the last 3 weeks..perfect for the holidays

Growing up in PR back in the 2000s Carlos Arroyo was a fucking ICON for us. Specially after that PR vs USA game

Salute... Q and TBO this is crazy, greatly appreciated.

What a great podcast. Loved it ! ❤

Love this interview I'm 🇵🇷 so I'm glad ya did this

he also played for besiktas istanbul, and won everything that year 🦅

If only Carlos was five inches taller I can only imagine the career he would've had in the NBA. Dude was nice.

Did yall tell on Coach??!! 😂😂😂😂 man I love these dudes! 😂😂.. I watched the whole career of you both. Was a joy to watch here in Detroit bro.

Appreciate y’all for this one 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

🔥 interview!

SALUTE MY GUYS 🇵🇷..KNUCKEHEADS 4EVER.

Good job, you guys got everybody,I like Carlos from the Detroit pistons when he was a rookie.

Banger pod today 🔥🔥

Loved this.

Great interview to the pride of PR, Carlos Arroyo. There is a couple of great individuals I would like to spend a day with to pick there minds. The great Carlos Arroyo is one of them.

that AK47 story is wild haha, he was one of my fave player in the early 2000s era

Legend from 🇵🇷. Great convo

Great show Q & Darius….. Love the enthusiasm and pro insight with Carlos… only NBA players can do this….. Scott Van Pelt, as good as he is could not have done this interview better. You guys do an outstanding job interviewing these former pro players….. Cheers

Loved this one

The youngest looking 40 year old dude ever🤙🏿

Good stuff guys. CA is a legend in PR man. I remember watching him in person playing for the national team - that ball handling was REDICULOUS. He would put everyone and their mama to dance on defense 🤣🤣🤣🤣🔥🔥🔥🔥

Respect bro GOD Bless always Ballin

You guys nailed with this one 🇵🇷🇵🇷

Carlos Arroyo! Its a Legend in PR!

They interview every one I grew up watch hoop, I love there pod 🔥

Great interview

Great content guys just subscribe looking forward for more interviews like this one shot out to Carlos Arroyo great career

💪😎 Leyenda por siempre Carlitos

Loved seeing arroyo on the magic

This dude broke my heart as a teenager watching Puerto Rico beat team USA ass lol I was mad af he was killin us

Good interview

Honor and love Carlos. Representando Fajardo y PR.

I remember Carlos at FIU cool dude. You could tell he loved the ame back then he as he was playing for the schoolbut also jumping in the intramural leagues playing with the guys

Chicago and Puerto Rico! 😍

Always like Carlos and he seems like a dope dude off the court too and he could ball BALL.