The Scary Hours Podcast: Recent Episodes
Sameer Kumar
The Scary Hours Podcast is your source for everything Brooklyn Nets as Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden attempt to bring an NBA championship to Brooklyn. Join Sameer Kumar and Matt Drexler as they cover the Nets plus the NBA at large.
The Nets took a bad loss to the Warriors. Should there be concern? If Kyrie doesn't return, could a deal with the Mavericks make sense? How about Myles Turner to Brooklyn? How good would the Warriors be if they added Karl-Anthony Towns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss the upcoming battle between the Nets and Warriors, Kevin Durant's MVP case and if we should be concerned about James Harden's slow start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss The Athletic report, why the Nets made the right move, where the Nets go from here and if Kyrie Irving has played his last game in Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, we discuss our disappointment surrounding the latest news of Kyrie Irving and other NBA players not getting the COVID-19 shot, and we also show our support for Karl-Anthony Towns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, we built our all-time Nets team for $15! Which teams did we select, and which ones did we like the most from our listeners? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss Will's decision to create the account, his best tweets with SpongeBob scenes and how they were relevant to what was going on in the Nets' season, Nets players as SpongeBob characters, season outlook and how Will became a Nets fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joined by Matt Brooks of NetsDaily, we spoke about the Kevin Durant-Draymond Green interview, Klay Thompson missing practice and how that relates to Kyrie Irving, the short-lived hype 2K ratings bring during the summer and Cam Thomas's breakout performance in Summer League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss Spencer Dinwiddie going to the Wizards and his legacy in Brooklyn. We also talk about the re-signings of Blake Griffin and Bruce Brown, the signing of James Johnson, trade for Jevon Carter and loss of Jeff Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss Kevin Durant's activity on Twitter and how Steve Kerr and the Warriors not allowing him to be himself may have caused him to leave them for Brooklyn. We also discuss Spencer Dinwiddie giving the Nets a number for what he wants in his next contract, and how that means he's not likely to be back in Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss what we've seen so far in these NBA Finals and how Khris Middleton has stepped up and our predictions for the rest of this series. We also discuss if Kevin Durant is in a position to be named the best Team USA basketball player of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We discuss Matt Sullivan's recent book Can't Knock the Hustle and how the Nets are modernizing their franchise with player empowerment. We also discuss KD and Kyrie skipping out on the National Anthem, Bill Russell's impact on Kyrie deciding to leave Boston and the impact Kobe Bryant had on Kyrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scottie Pippen and Kevin Durant exchanged words. Who was in the right? Will all of Jeff Green, Bruce Brown and Blake Griffin be back next season? We also discuss our favorite pizza's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nets lost the series to the Bucks after being an overwhelming favorite to win it all. Sameer Kumar and Matt Drexler share their thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Bucks dominated the Nets in Game 6 off of Khris Middleton's 38 points. Can Middleton step up on the road in Game 7? Who needs to step up for Brooklyn in Game 7? We also get into a lighthearted conversation about celebrities including Jay-Z and Beyonce.
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Kevin Durant put up a 49 point triple-double to lift the Nets in Game 5 over the Bucks. We discuss how it's time to stop the slander. James Harden returned prematurely in Game 5. We discuss his performance and how he can help in a limited role. Kyrie Irving named to the All-NBA Third Team. Should he have been selected higher?
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The Nets dropped two games in Milwaukee and now lost Kyrie Irving to a bad ankle injury on top of already being out James Harden. Who will step up in Game 5? Can Kevin Durant carry this team on his back?
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The Nets have been dominating the Bucks in the first two games of their playoff series. Kevin Durant is the best player in the world right now. Blake Griffin and Bruce Brown have both been embracing their roles and providing that extra boost.
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We recap the Nets series win over the Celtics, the idiot who threw the water bottle at Kyrie Irving and how those fan incidents are getting out of hand, Kyrie stomps on their logo and the stupid outrage over that, Danny Ainge steps down as president of basketball operations and why that's a good thing, and we preview the Nets huge series vs the Bucks
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In this episode, we talk about the Nets' Game 2 blowout over the Celtics, as Sameer and Drex were at the game in person. Kyrie Irving will play in front of a crowd in Boston for the first time. How will the crowd react? Are we confident they'll keep their trash talk to just basketball? Naomi Osaka to not speak to the media for the time being and how the relates to Kyrie. We have a conversation about the importance of athletes speaking to the media, but also understanding that there's work that needs to be done to improve athlete and media relations.
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Did Brad Stevens essentially admit defeat before even playing the Nets? How big is it for Kyrie Irving to be playing his former team in the playoffs? We also talk about Kyrie's season, which includes joining the 50-40-90 club and how he is trying to balance caring for humanity while being an NBA superstar.
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James Harden returned against the Spurs and didn't show any signs of rust. How big is his impact on the floor? Spencer Dinwiddie hinted he may be ready to return later on in the postseason. What could he bring to this already deep team? Seeding in the Eastern Conference hasn't mattered in recent years, but has this year. Which teams are trying to avoid playing each other?
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The Brooklyn Nets recently lost four straight games including two big losses to the Milwaukee Bucks. They snapped that streak against the Denver Nuggets. What problems could they face against Milwaukee? What did they do well against Denver? How has Blake Griffin embraced his new role? Kyrie Irving recently referenced word for word in his postgame press conference what Kobe Bryant said Kyrie needed to improve on in 2019. How has Kyrie taken Kobe's advice and stepped up as a leader this season?
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Should the Nets be worried about James Harden's absence? What implications does it have down the stretch and in the playoffs? How big of a boost would it be for Spencer Dinwiddie to return to the playoffs? We also talk about Kevin Durant's burner accounts and how the whole rings argument plays into why he has them in the first place.
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LaMarcus Aldridge surprisingly announced his retirement. We preview what a potential playoff preview between the Nets and Sixers would look like and why people shouldn't be so quick to criticize the Nets for resting players.
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Kevin Durant is returning after a two-month layoff. Kyrie Irving has just been amazing to watch all season long, and it's amazing to see his continued love for the Nets. We also discuss the KD-Michael Rapaport beef and why the Nets should be the team to end New York's title drought despite contrary opinions.
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The Brooklyn Nets signed LaMarcus Aldridge, which to many people seems unfair. We touch up on that and the trade deadline including why the Rockets lost the Victor Oladipo trade.
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