From Way Downtown- An NBA Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Yes that's right we're back. We talk about the Celtics' championship as unbiased Boston fans. Then we talk about where the Mavs go from here. After the break, its the rest of a the league and some draft talk. And of course, Wild, Weird and Wacky NBA trivia.
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That's right it's the first round of the NBA Playoffs and things are getting crazy. The Nuggets, Sixers and Suns have all wrapped up their first round series with wins. The Bucks, Grizzlies, and Cavs are on the brink of elimination! The Celtics and Hawks and Warriors and Kings are battling! We get into all of it as we go Around the Rim.
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That's right, its time to preview the playoffs again! We go over our initial play in thoughts and then in the Around the Rim we go through our playoff prediction. To wrap up, we give who we think are some X factors that will make or break their teams chances.
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It's the return of the Sneaky Good All Stars! Yes Marquis, Jon and Andrew go through their teams of 5 players they've deemed as 'sneaky good'. Any overlap this year? Listen and find out.
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We're back! This week we talk about some teams that added in the buyout, the Clippers, Heat and Bulls. Are the Clippers going to fall short again? Then we move into the Homer Minute where we talk about the Celtics' interesting road trip. And then in the Drive and Kick we talk about Jaylen Brown, Ja Morant, and home crowds booing their own team.
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In this duo show we talk about the Nuggets and Bucks, the two top teams in the league. We also talk about LeBron's injury and how this affects the Lakers. Then, of course, we talk about the other top team in the league, the Celtics in our Homer Minute. Then in the Drive and Kick (ish) we talk about Lamelo, 70 point games, and Zion.
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This week we talk about all the All Star Weekend festivities! And how we can fix the All Star Game. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about our favorite performances of the year, Lonzo Ball, and the Atlanta Hawks. Then we finish up with some rapid fire Weird, Wild and Wacky NBA Trivia.
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A crazy deadline leads to a whole bunch of trade talk! Durant to the Suns, the Nets rebuild, the Lakers moves and much more! We wrap up with talking about the upcoming All Star Game.
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This week's episode is the calm before the storm. 18 hours before the trade deadline we talk about the All Star Reserves, the Kyrie trade and Lebron breaking Kareem's record. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about the Pelicans, NBA brawls, and trades we'd like to see.
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It is time to select our All Star Teams! First we react to the starters and then make our choices for the reserves. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about the end of the Lakers-Celtics game, Jaren Jackson Jr and the best NBA All Star jersey.
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This week we go through each NBA team and give them a grade based on what our preseason expectations were. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about Stan Van Gundy's twitter, third graders celebrating, and Shannon Sharpe.
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In this episode Andrew and Marquis talk about the Phoenix Suns and LA Clippers struggles. Then its on the Houston Rockets and their tankfest, and the NBA All Star voting returns. Finally, we play Thanks, Magic!
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In this week's episode we discuss:
- The red hot Brooklyn Nets
- The Luka-Fueled Dallas Mavericks
- The slumping Milwaukee Bucks
Stick around to the second segment of the show for a couple Drive and Kick takes followed by some WILD Cap or No Cap takes about both basketball and just general life.
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In this episode we talk about the Christmas day games, followed by the players you need to know about this season. Then in the Homer Minute we talk about the Celtics 3 straight wins. And then we follow it up with Cap or No Cap!
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This week we talk about the New York Knicks! And it's good! Then its on to the struggling Raptors and the surging Magic. Then in Cap or No Cap Jon sets up some takes for Andrew and Marquis to see what they think. Then we wrap up the show with our All Star Starter check-in.
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We are back! After a week off its a long pod to talk about all things NBA. First, the surging Nets and Pelicans in the Around the Rim segment. Then in the Homer Minute we talk about the Boston Celtics challenging road trip. In Cap or No Cap we get into not just the NBA, but some life topics as well. And finally, its time to invent some trades to fix the NBA in the FWD Trade Machine.
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In this week's episode we talk about the surprises through the first quarter of the season. Our favorite players and teams from the beginning of the year, and the bad surprises as well. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about Patrick Beverly, Kemba going to the Mavericks, and Kevin Durant's Nets' tenure.
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On this weeks show we talk about the ever-changing Western Conference and who we think are the best of the West. Then in the Homer Minute we talk about our surging Boston Celtics. And in the Drive and Kick, Marquis sets up some entertaining takes for Jon and Andrew, including Ben Simmons return to Philly and the beam team. #lightthebeam
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In this episode we start with the defending champs and their struggles so far this season. Then we move on to two teams that are playing well, the Nuggets and the Hawks. In the Homer Minute we talk about our #1 Boston Celtics. After the break in the Drive and Kick we talk about the Kings, Dwight Howard, and Joel Embiid's monster game.
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This week we discuss the best teams in the NBA so far. What has been the key to success for the Bucks, Cavs, Suns, Jazz, Grizzlies and Trailblazers? We also touch on the worst teams right now and if they have any silver linings. Then in Cap or No Cap Jon gives Marquis and Andrew some takes to see if they agree or disagree. This includes "Will Jae Crowder get traded?" and some Kyrie talk. Then in Around the World Jon tells us all about the international players this year.
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The season is well on its way and some teams are exceeding their expectations while others are stuck in the mud. We go through the different teams and players we think are overperforming or underperforming. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about the end of Steve Nash's tenure with the Nets. And finally Marquis brings back the No Look Pass with some player quotes.
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We still need to get our predictions in for the year, so in the Around the Rim segment we start with our end of year award predictions and our Finals winner! Then we review the first week of action in the NBA. In the Drive and Kick we have to talk about some Victor Webanyama destinations and the new NBA jerseys this year. And lastly, Andrew brings back some Wild, Wacky and Weird NBA Trivia.
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Yes we took some time off for our first real offseason, but guess what? We're back! Jon is hosting this week and we go over all the craziness in the offseason, including the Gobert and Mitchell trades, free agency, and the Nets and Lakers drama. Then we bring back some classic games, the Drive and Kick and Cap or No Cap, where we do a little bit of preview for the season.
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The NBA draft has happened and we are here to talk about all of it. Winners, losers, Adam Silver, trades and more. Then in Cap or No Cap we talk about the Nets drama as it unfolds.
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Marquis is back and hosting this episode as we recap the last two games on the NBA Finals, what the Finals MVP means for Steph Curry, and what these two teams look like going forward. Then we review the rest of the league's action, talking about head coaches, upcoming free agents, and the NBA Draft this Thursday.
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This week Jon and Andrew talk about Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals. Then Jon gives Andrew some crazy takes in his version of Cap or No Cap, Are you Crazy Bro?
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In this week's show the guys discuss the results of the first two games of the NBA Finals, who has the edge and what each team will be looking to do to close out the other.
In addition they get into the All-NBA Teams and the hiring of Darvin Ham in LA.
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The Finals are here which means we are previewing all the action in the Around the Rim. Then in the Drive and Kick we hit some other topics, such as the new Conference Finals MVPs and Udonis Haslem's words about "breaking the code". Last is the game OK Boomer!
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This week we talk about this Conference Finals. The East is closely contested, despite the blowouts, while the Warriors seem to be running away in the West. Then in the Drive and Kick we talk about the Draft Lottery. Then we finish up with a game around the Lottery!
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It is time! The Conference Finals are set, and it's time to preview the matchup between the Celtics and Heat and the Warriors and Mavericks. We also get into the teams that have gone home in the Drive and Kick. And finally we play Back In My Day.
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Marquis is back! This week we talk about all the second round action, before moving into some Drive and Kick action. We talk about Ben Simmons's surgery and what happened to Duncan Robinson. Then Marquis has his turn to give some Cap or No Cap takes.
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This week Jon and Andrew talk about the teams that have been eliminated, and then Round Two! Then in Cap or No Cap we focus on the Round 2 matchups, and finally Jon sets up some Word Association for different players.
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In this duo podcast, Andrew and Jon talk about the first round of the NBA playoffs. Do the Pelicans actually have a chance to steal this series? What do the Middleton and Embiid injuries mean for their team's title chances? Luka is back, are the Jazz cooked?
Then we go with some Cap or No Cap, and talk about the Grizzlies-Timberwolves, Tatum and more.
Then Jon has to guess, NBA Bench Player or NFL Prospect?
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This episode is straightforward, we preview the playoffs! Marquis, Jon and Andrew go through each matchup and potential matchup to share their picks.
Then in Cap or No Cap (1:07:38) Marquis sets up some takes for us, will we take them or not?
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Its the end of the regular season! That means reviewing our highs and lows, surprises and disappointments, and who we think should win the end of year awards (55:08). Then our game we guess some NBA Playoff Over Unders. (1:20:45).
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In this week's episode we talk about the number 1 seed in the East, as well as Devin Booker's MVP case in the Around the Rim. Then in the next segment we go over our SG All Stars! (25:23) We picked our Sneaky Good players that deserve some recognition for their play this season. Then we play another addition of Thanks Magic.
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This week we talk about the Chicago Bulls, who are struggling a bit, and the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are surging. Then we talk about the Celtics ceiling in the Homer Minute and the Marcus Smart play. Then in the Drive and Kick, the guys debate who will end the season with the scoring title. In the Blind Fantasy Draft, Marquis gives blind stats for players for Jon and Andrew to draft. Stay tuned to Instagram to let us know which team you think would win.
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We have an action packed show, talking about all the storylines as the season comes to an end. Then in Cap or No Cap (32:37) we talk about how some injuries will affect the end of the season, along with some others things. Then Jon quizzes Andrew and Marquis in Who Am I? (47:11).
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This week we go through some DPOY picks and our All Defense Teams. Then in the Drive and Kick (49:54), Marquis and Jon pick their 'sneaky good' teams to watch out for, along with the under-the-radar rookie you need to know about. And Andrew finishes up with some Wild and Wacky NBA Trivia (1:14:53) .
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In this week's show, we provide our midseason grades on all 30 teams! How will the Lakers fare with our grading system? What about the tanking teams? Which teams received an A+? tune in the find out.
After the first hour, we have our Cap or No Cap segment with hot takes provided by the host for this week, Marquis.
Finally we round out the show with Hot Take Heat Check, stick around for some wild hot takes from the Twitter-verse.
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This week, we talk about All Star Weekend! How to fix the dunk contest, the new Rising Stars game, and the NBA 75 activities are just a few of the topics. Then in Cap or No Cap (57:55) Jon sets up some end of season takes. And in the last segment, we revisit some takes in Can I Have A Mulligan? (1:14:21)
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This week we talk about all things trade deadline. The Harden-Simmons trade, Winner and Losers, and the moves our Celtics made. Then we wrap up with some Wild and Wacky NBA trivia.
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In this week's show we discuss all of the buzz around the trade deadline!
Every year the NBA goes wild with trade rumors and mock trades. So naturally the guys at From Way Downtown like to discuss said rumors and mock trades while also making fun of the crazy ones!
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After a quick review of the NBA news cycle, we look into some of the big contract signings that took place from this past offseason and whether these teams are still happy with their decisions. Then in the Drive and Kick segment we discuss rising stars, woes in Brooklyn, and Draymond Green the analyst! Finally we get a glimpse into the NBA lives of two beloved players from the NBA 75th Anniversary Team.
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It's time to select some All Stars! We go through our teams and who we agree on, and those we don't. Then in Cap or No Cap (51:37) we talk about the Grayson Allen suspension and how the NBA should make their decisions. Then in Wild and Wacky NBA Trivia (1:06:02), we focus on All Star Weekend.
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50 EPISODES! Wow, time flies. In this episode, Marquis' hosts and we talk about the Cam Reddish trade, KD's injury, and the slumping Warriors. Then in the Drive and Kick, Jon and Andrew debate the real best team of LA. Then in a Game of Percentages, they share their confidence in the prompts Marquis gives.
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In this episode, to start we talk about the sinking Wizards and the rising Raptors. Then we talk about the first return of the fan voting in the All Star Game in the new segment, Yup, Huh, or Ugh (43:11). And finally Jon hosts the game, Get to Know your NBA 75- Tim Duncan Edition (1:09:30).
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This week it's just Andrew and Marquis! They talk about the MVP race, the rookie who has been lighting it up recently, and who some teams look to as their number 1 option. And to finish up they show they play a new game called Thanks Magic (47:32).
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In this week's show, the guys discuss the NBA Christmas Day games, the Sixers woes, and who the Celtics might being eye to matchup with in the first round of the playoffs. Come the midpoint in the show, the Drive and Kick returns with a very specific theme. And then the show closes out with the Hot Take Heat Check, where we'll find out what kind of wild takes can be found on the internet.
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In this episode we talk about some players that have flown under the radar but are having great starts to the year. Then in Cap or No Cap (56:55) we talk about Frank Vogel's future as head coach of the Lakers. And in NBA Missed Connections, (1:13:55) Andrew tries to get Jon and Marquis to figure out which slow starting NBA player he is describing.
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This week Jon hosts and takes us through the league and all the intriguing matchups and standings this last week. Then in the Drive and Kick (35:41), Marquis and Andrew go very different directions in the "NBA big man" discussion. And last, Jon introduces a new game for all of us, Real or Fake (1:01:38), where the guys talk about some stats from this season and decide whether they are Real or Fake.
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In this week's episode we talk about the red hot Phoenix Suns, the muddled East, and the Timberwolves in the Around the Rim segment. Then in the Drive and Kick (41:54), Andrew and Jon have some insight into what Kyrie Irving has been up to while not playing basketball. And finally, Marquis takes us through the No Look Pass - Players Edition (1:12:51).
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In this week's episode we talk about the surging Warriors and the surviving Nuggets. We also start with the LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart fight, and Luke Walton is finally gone. We take a moment to talk about the action at the top of the East as well. Then in Nash or Shaq (53:24), Andrew has prepared some fake trades for Marquis and Jon to consider. And lastly, another edition of Wild and Wacky NBA Trivia (1:09:40), with a 3 Point theme.
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This week in the NBA we talk about some fights, some teams succeeding and some teams fighting for their lives in the standings. In the Drive and Kick (1:00:35) Marquis and Andrew are pretty much in agreement over which coach is going to get fired first. And finally in the Flop Stars (1:21:05) Jon shares some stories from many fights in NBA history.
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In this week's show the guys discuss teams trending in many different directions from across the league. which team will be king of LA this year? Are the Bucks done?
Be sure to stick around for the first No Look Pass on the season in the final segment of the show.
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We are back once again to talk about some NBA action. Which teams after the first few weeks intrigue us? Is Tall Ball real? Will the City Jerseys ever fully please us? Will Andrew ask a trivia question that no one should ever know? All of this and more on this episode of From Way Downtown. Drive and Kick (51:14). Wild and Wacky NBA Trivia (1:15:36).
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The NBA season has officially started and we could not be any happier. We start this week by going over our first thoughts from the young season. Then we get into our award predictions (26:06) for the 2021-2022 NBA season. In Cap or No Cap (1:00:32) Jon tosses out some ideas to Marquis and Andrew to see if they agree or want nothing to do with this take. And finally in Jon serves up some questions surrounding the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team (1:14:11).
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The Season Is Here!! We are so excited to come at you for a new NBA season and our second season covering the NBA as a podcast. This week Marquis hosts as we talk about some preseason along with what has been going on with the 76ers and Nets in Around the Rim. Then in the Drive and Kick (42:45) Jon and Andrew both feel refreshed by the new "unusual motion" rules. And in a new game Heat Check (1:05:55), we try to figure out what some crazy people on Twitter are trying to claim.
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This show Andrew hosts as we have some free agency and trades to catch up on, and some "Field of Dreams" talk in the Around the Rim segment. Then in the Drive and Kick (36:52), Marquis has some strong opinions about a certain former star of a small market franchise. And finally, Andrew tortures Jon and Marquis with Wild and Wacky NBA trivia (1:01:33) yet again.
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Another offseason show, Summer League has wrapped up and given us the chance to talk about some young guys. There were also some moves made with a few teams. In the Homer Minute we talk about the Marcus Smart and Timelord extensions. Then in the Drive and Kick (59:49), some shots are taken at the Knicks expense. Finally in Around the World (1:18:36), Jon leads us through a new Olympic Edition and the international players who have played well on this scene.
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The offseason has already gotten off to a fast start. Marquis hosts this week as we talk about the 2021 NBA Draft and the beginning Free Agency frenzy. Then Cap or No Cap (1:07:34) is back! And we finish up with a twist on the old favorite No Look Pass - NBA Draft (1:21:24).
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In this season finale episode of FWD, the guys discuss NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks and what brought them here as well as a little recap of game 6 of the NBA Finals.
they also discuss what the future looks like for the Phoenix Suns as well.
After the first break they play a remix of the game Nash or Shaq which forces the guys to review some of their favorite takes from the season as well as some they wish the could forget.
And in the final segment, Andrew hits us with the triple W trivia once again, with a twist that centers around The Finals MVP.
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Games 4 and 5 brought a lot of action to the NBA Finals. We are here to talk about the Bucks two wins in the Around the Rim segment and how the Suns can get back into the series. Then in the Drive and Kick (44:28) we talk about Kawhi's injury and Damian Lillard rumors. And finally Jon introduces a new game Would You Rather? NBA Edition (1:08:57).
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The NBA Finals have started and we have 3 games to talk about so far. The Phoenix Suns are up on the Milwaukee Bucks 2-1, and we have some thoughts on both teams through the first 3 games in Around the Rim. Then in the Drive and Kick (39:10), more NBA Finals talk, including how many minutes Giannis should be playing. Then its the return of the No Look Pass (1:08:21)! Marquis brings some new blind takes, have Andrew and Jon gotten any better at guessing who said them?
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In this exciting episode Andrew, Jon, and Marquis discuss the NBA Finals and provide their predictions for the championship series.
Afterwards in the Drive and Kick segment the guys discuss topics such as: Olympic team recruiting amongst players, free agents to be, and the best nickname in the NBA.
And finally Weird, Wild, and Wacky Trivia is back!
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Marquis is back! This means its games time. In the Drive and Kick, Marquis and Andrew aren't very enthused by the Jason Kidd hiring. And in Around the World - Coaching Edition (31:50), Jon gives clues for some International NBA Head Coaches.
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Just the Umana Bros this episode as we talk about the new coaches around the league and the conference finals matchups so far in the Around the Rim. Look for Part 2 to come later this week with the usual Drive and Kick and Jon's game Around the World. And Marquis being back!
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The NBA playoffs are rapidly moving on. This week we talk about the series that just ended and the Conference Finals series. We also talk a little about the All NBA Teams in the Around the Rim. In the Homer Minute it's all about the Kemba Walker trade. In the Drive and Kick (43:53) Marquis sets up a couple takes about the future of Luka and Zion. And in the last segment, Stat Whiz (1:12:21), he tests Jon and Andrew on their playoff stat knowledge.
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The second round continues and we talk about it all. The Sun/Nuggets just wrapped, and the other series have been real close. In the Homer Minute we talk about Kemba and the Celtics' rumored breakup. Then in the Drive and Kick (41:33), Marquis goes next level when we talk about Derrick Rose's MVP vote. And in the final segment, Andrew introduces Missed Connections (1:06:15).
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HUGE episode this week as we have so much to talk about. The first round wrapped up and the second round has begun, we review the season for the first round exits and preview what is to come in the second round. In the Homer Minute there are big changes coming to the Celtics to talk about. In the Drive and Kick (1:17:57) Jon sets up the takes for Marquis and Andrew to knock down. And in Let's Make a Deal (1:36:42), Jon introduces some crazy trade ideas.
The first week of the NBA playoffs have passed! Marquis hosts as we go through some first round action. In the Drive and Kick (39:32) Andrew and Jon work on their analogies to explain their points. Finally a new game this week, Basketball Terms (1:07:41). Check it out!
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In this episode we talk about our first round playoff predictions, and our choices for the All NBA Teams. Then in a new segment called Nash or Shaq (47:17), Andrew introduces some ideas has to improve the league and see whether Jon and Marquis are in or out. Then in the game Andrew brings Six Degrees of Kevin Durant (1:13:39).
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Jon hosts this week as we begin talking about the playoffs! We try to form a consensus pick for what is going to go down this NBA playoffs. Then in Cap or No Cap (41:30), Jon brings up some topics about the playoffs, coaches on the hot seat, and the Basketball Hall of Fame. And finally the return of Around the World (59:03).
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In the show this week Marquis hosts as we go through our end of year NBA awards. In the Homer Minute, we do the same thing for the Celtics.
In the Drive and Kick (38:47) Marquis sets it up for Jon and Andrew to talk about the least talked about team in the NBA. And to wrap a new segment called Your Take, Not Ours (57:53) where our guest Sam tells us about his NBA takes.
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This week starts with the All NBA 'Sneaky Good' Teams! Players that have had great seasons that won't quite make the real All NBA Teams but deserve some recognition for their great play this year. Then its the Drive and Kick - The Remix (57:38). Retakes of some old Drive and Kick questions. And finally Andrew brings Marquis and Jon some Weird and Wild NBA trivia (1:22:12) once again.
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In this week’s show, Jon breaks down the playoff race for us in the good, the bad, and the ugly. Listen to the around the rim segment to find out which teams fall into which category.
In segment 2, Andrew and Marquis shoot their takes on Stephen Curry for MVP, Zion’s signature shoe, and much more.
Finally, the flop stars are back but this time it’s a special edition that is centered around one very interesting NBA player.
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Marquis hosts this week's episode as the guys talk about some of the major injuries this past week and their effect on the league. They also dedicate 10 minutes to the Celtics in the Homer Minute (18:34) as they had a great week of basketball. Then in Cap or No Cap (40:24) Marquis sets up some takes and sees if Jon and Andrew believe in them or not. And finally the newly rebranded Triple Threat (57:52).
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This week starts with a discussion on the Top 25 players under 25, and whether the Nets should worry that they haven't had their full team for very long. In the Homer Minute the guys focus on the great win over the Nuggets. Then in the Drive and Kick (51:01)Andrew is sad that no one shares his love of Poku. And finally, Andrew offers up some more Wild and Wacky NBA Trivia (1:17:10).
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The guys go Around the Rim to talk about who fits best with their new team. And in the Homer Minute they try to decipher what's wrong with the Celtics this year. As they go into the Drive and Kick (33:44), Jon makes us ponder "What really is a saga?". And finally Jon brings two games together in the International Flop Stars (57:54).
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In this week's show, the guys share their thoughts on the NBA Trade Deadline moves in a new game called Deal or No Deal. After that they discuss what the Raptors are planning, how the Aldridge signing affects the NBA, and if Kemba Walker is the key to the Celtic's chances.
after the first break (at 56:00) Marquis brings back the full lineup of Drive and Kick takes.
And finally yet another round of No Look Passesare sent to Jon and Andrew. (at 1:24:00)
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This episode begins with the guys talking about LeBron and Lamelo's recent injuries, and then shifting to players who have had great seasons this year. In the Drive and Kickthey discuss what's going on with NBA offense this year. And finally Andrew brings back Anything Is Possible with a theme this week, triple doubles.
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Around the Rimbegins with some talk about some players that have become available before the trade deadline, and then some Hall of Fame discussion for the 2021 class. Jon hosts Cap or No Capthis week and tries to rile Andrew up. And finally the return of the Flop Stars.
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It is past the halfway mark of the NBA season. Marquis hosts this week as the guys go over the first half of the season and their reactions to all that has happened. Then Marquis introduces a new game Cap or No Cap. And then hop in the time machine for the No Look Pass - Backcourt Violation edition.
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The guys finish up their conversation from last week on the All Star teams now that the list is out. Then they go over how some of the top rookies have looked so far this season. In the Drive and Kick Marquis and Jon debate over Michael Porter JR. And Andrew finishes up the episode with some Wild NBA Trivia.
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This week Jon, Marquis, and Andrew talk about the NBA All Star selections, a day before the results come out. In the Drive and Kick Marquis and Andrew don't like things about the player voting for the All Star Game. And finally Jon takes us Around the World.
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Special length episode as the guys go over their Power Rankings right now for this season. Join us on Instagram @fromwaydowntownpodcast to see the full list. Also we get to learn more about everyone's basketball memories, as Marquis hosts a new game, If You Don't Know, Now You Know.
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The NBA season is heating up and the guys have plenty to talk about. Do some teams need to go into panic mode? Should fan voting for the All Star Game be stopped? Will Andrew ever invent a game that isn't bizarre? Some of these questions are answered this week, some are not. Featuring a new game Anything Is Possible.
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We check in with how NBA coaches are doing at the quarter mark in the season, and talk about the All Star teams. In the Drive and Kick Marquis gives a PSA about taking care of yourself. And finally Jon takes us Around the World with his new game.
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The Trailblazers, Jazz, and Heat are all talked about in the Around the Rimsegment. Then in the Drive and KickJon and Andrew have passionate points about NBA officiating. And Marquis introduces a new Mixed Bag game, which includes the fan favorite No Look Pass.
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The guys go Around the Rim with all things involved in the James Harden trade. Then the Drive and Kick goes into some other trending NBA news, and some Celtics talk. And Andrew brings up bizarre NBA trivia once again.
As week 3 of the NBA season has wrapped the guys go Around the Rim and talk about some surprising teams and some disappointments. In the Drive and Kickpassionate opinions are given about the City Edition jerseys. And after the break Jon tells stories of the Flop Stars.
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The NBA season is heating up and some storylines are starting to form. The guys talk about their thoughts Around the Rim and share some takes in the Drive and Kick. Then Marquis tosses some passes (in the No Look Pass) and Jon and Andrew desperately try to catch them.
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The guys talk about the first week of NBA action and share their takes in the Drive and Kick segment. After the break Andrew has Marquis and Jon answer some wild NBA trivia.
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Jon hosts his new game the Flop Stars. Before that we talk about Giannis signing the Supermax and some preseason thoughts. Also Andrew sheds some light on a signing this offseason with his conspiracy theory.
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Marquis hosts this week as we look towards the upcoming NBA season, and we introduce our first recurring segment, the No Look Pass.
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In the first ever From Way Downtown Podcast, Marquis, Jon and Andrew talk about the NBA offseason and introduce themselves to the listeners.
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