Best of Persona (NBA): Recent Episodes
Chad Wittman
We share the best NBA questions with the best answers from Persona. Listen to the headline + what people are saying about it.
Cathryn Naiker from the Buckets & Tea podcast answers:
- The Raptors are in talks for Andre Drummond, good move?
- Thoughts & Reactions: Fred Van Fleet sets the Raptor's scoring record with 54 points & 11 threes made.
- Why do fans clown a player so much for getting posterized? Shouldn't it be more disgraceful for being too scared to contest a dunk?
Clipps & Drew from The Follow Through podcast answer:
- What teams, if any, should be targeting Blake Griffin ahead of the trade deadline?
- Rumor: Mo Bamba has interest from the Lakers. Who (if anyone) should the Lakers give up to get this done?
- Better 50 point performance this weekend: Jamal Murray or Joel Embiid?
Kevin & Arthur from the Real Ones Basketball podcast answers:
- We're a quarter through the season, who's your MVP pick?
- Zach Lowe called Luka the league's biggest whiner. Cuban told him "F*** you". Is Lowe right?
- The Pelicans are looking to deal JJ Reddick. Potential destinations include: 76ers, Nets, Celtics. Where's the best fit for him?
Gabe from Get Real NBA answers:
- Thoughts & Reactions: Fred Van Fleet sets the Raptor's scoring record with 54 points & 11 threes made.
- Is Luka actually a good shooter? He's shooting 7 3’s a game but he only shoots 29%?
- How do you think Knick's Kevin Knox's career will transpire?
LaMelo Ball vs. Ja Morant: Who would you rather have for the next 5 years?
Answers from:
- Cavalier Central
- Knuck If You Buck
- The Green Light Podcast
Ben Ladner from Read and React podcast answers:
- Dame did it again with a step-back buzzer beater for the win over the Bulls. Is he the most clutch shooter in the league?
- The Pelicans are looking to deal JJ Reddick. Potential destinations include: 76ers, Nets, Celtics. Where's the best fit for him?
- Buy or Sell? NBA insiders pick Steve Ballmer as the league's best owner
Chris Lebron from Off The Ball podcast answers:
- How do you think Knick's Kevin Knox's career will transpire?
- Which Melo was your favorite? Nuggets, Knicks, Hoodie, or Blazers Melo?
- Will the Knicks make the playoffs?
The Granny Shot Podcast answers:
- LaMelo outshines (1 assist away from triple double) his brother Lonzo in a Hornets win over the Pelicans. Is he the better Ball brother right now?
- The Hornets signed Hayward for a 4 yr $120m deal. Good move?
- Do you think Christian Wood will be an all-star this year?
- How much do you think Joel Embiid's hot run is due to having better spacing without Al Horford on the court?
- Does Ben Simmons need a 3-point shot or is his lack of threes over-criticized?
Stylianos Daskalakis from NBA THOUGHTS podcast answers:
- Is Brook Lopez no longer a fit for the Bucks?
- Which new Bucks team member are you enjoying the most?
- After not guarding Durant down the stretch & airballing a wide open pull-up 3, is the Giannis criticism warranted?
Samuel from Fastbreak Layup NBA Podcast answers:
- Who's the greatest Knick of all-time? Walt Frazier or Patrick Ewing?
- Which Melo was your favorite? Nuggets, Knicks, Hoodie, or Blazers Melo?
- How do you think Knick's Kevin Knox's career will transpire?
Joey from NBA Morning Deuce podcast answers:
- Is Brook Lopez no longer a fit for the Bucks?
- Should they do an All-Star game this year?
- How bad of a flop is Gary Trent Jr.'s flop?
Dee from the Pick & Roll Podcast joins us to answer:
- Is Steph Curry the most talented basketball player of all-time?
- Use 3 words to describe Kelly Oubre Jr.'s free throw distraction
- The Warriors upset the Lakers with a 18-7 run to end the game. Who will end up higher out West? The Suns or the Warriors?
Best answers from our top podcasters:
- Cavalier Central
- Get Real NBA
- Motor City Hoops
- NBA Front Office Outsider
- Fastbreak Layup NBA Podcast
- The Green Light!
- NBA Thoughts
- Knuck If You Buck
- The 305 Culture Miami Heat
Triple Overtime Podcast answers:
- Do you think Christian Wood will be an all-star this year?
- Who is under more pressure to knock off LeBron this season? Kevin Durant or Kawhi Leonard?
- Buy or Sell: Harden was wearing a fat suit (or two layers of warm ups) to look overweight? 😂
- Who's right? Bill Simmons: "There was a couple of years when Shaq was out of shape." KG: "When you're out of shape, bro, you're not scoring 25 a night, get yo ass outta here."
Rich from Over and Back: Stories About NBA History podcast answers:
- Who was the better Euro big man: Rik Smits or Vlade Divac? (link)
- Who are the ultimate "played in the wrong era" players? (link)
- How good would have Petrovic been? (link)
Bonus: Rich educates us on the NBA 3-point line being moved in during the mid-90s.
The Follow Through with Clipps & Drew joins us to talk:
- Who was the better Euro big man: Rik Smits or Vlade Divac? (link)
- Should the Clippers have any concern after getting blown out by the Mavs by 51? (link)
- Buy or Sell? NBA insiders pick Steve Ballmer as the league's best owner (link)
- Buy or Sell? Talen Horton-Tucker will be a valuable rotational player this season for the Lakers? (link)
- Buy or Sell? Harden was wearing a fat suit (or two layers of warm ups) to look overweight? 😂 (link)
Cathryn from the Buckets & Tea NBA Show joins us to answer:
- Is it time for the Raptors to start Chris Boucher over Aron Baynes? (link)
- Should the Raptors begin a full rebuild? (link)
- Rate 0-10: The Tampa Bay Raptors' temporary logo (link)
Troy from The Baseline Facetime Podcast joined us to talk through the top questions on Persona NBA:
- How much do you think Joel Embiid's hot run is due to having better spacing without Al Horford on the court? (link)
- Does Ben Simmons need a 3-point shot or is his lack of threes over-criticized? (link)
- If you're Daryl Morey, would Ben Simmons or Embiid be untouchable? (link)
Check out The Baseline Facetime Podcast for more!
What an episode! We had a no-show and two random nearly-trolls join the pod. We talked:
How much do you think Joel Embiid's hot run is due to having better spacing without Al Horford on the court?
Is Karl Malone right? "Zion needs to be averaging like 40 minutes per game... you're a 21 year old kid... your a** shouldn't be getting tired."
Buy or Sell: Harden was wearing a fat suit (or two layers of warm ups) to look overweight? 😂
Only on Persona 😅
We're joined with Warren from The Baseline Podcast to answer some of the best questions on Persona NBA:
- Victor Oladipo in a Rockets loss debut: 32pts | 5reb | 9ast | 2stl. Can this team be good?
- Kyrie suggested that the NBA should abolish the draft: "Players should go wherever they want. We're not someone's property." Is this a good idea?
- Who will end up higher out West? The Suns or the Warriors?
Check out The Baseline Podcast or follow Warren on Persona for more!
We take a look at the disagreement between Bill Simmons and Kevin Garnett discussing whether or not Shaq was out of shape during a few of his playing years. Featuring the best answers on Persona from: HeatLifer from In The Paint Podcast, & @Logan.
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We take a look at John Collins' comments regarding Trae Young's usage on the Atlanta Hawks. Featuring the best answers on Persona from: Warren from The Baseline Podcast, & @Logan.
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We take a look at which city actually is the most “deserving”. Cities discussed: Seattle, Las Vegas, Kansas City, & Tampa. Featuring the best answers on Persona from: Justin from The Drive & Dish Podcast, Warren from The Baseline Podcast, & @David.
We take a look at the biggest NBA trade of the off-season. Featuring the best answers from Persona.