The Quick Release: Recent Episodes
Lance Smith
Weekly NBA podcast featuring Lance Smith (@LanceSmithTPC) and Stevie Cozens (@StevieCozens).
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On Episode 8 of the TQR, Stevie and Lance rank which young rebuilding teams have the most upside in the NBA. They dive in deep on the Bulls, Hawks, Knicks, and Pelicans in particular.
Stevie and Lance discuss the FIBA World Cup. They break down the state of international hoops for New Zealand and then USA.
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In the dead of offseason, Lance and Stevie discuss the free agencies of three different teams that have recently rebuilt.
First, how the Indiana Pacers rebuilt their roster and continue to develop as a contender without having ever tanked.
Second, the Oklahoma City Thunder having just blown things up and probably will continue to do so.
Third, while they haven't won anything yet, how the Hawks assembled an explosive young core plus a ton of cap space.
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In Episode 5 of The Quick Release, Lance and Stevie discuss all the big free agency transactions on the first day.
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On Episode 4 of the Quick Release, Lance & Stevie zero in on the upcoming draft.
They start by breaking down the games of projected top two picks Zion Williamson and Ja Morant. Then they dive into many other projected first round picks including sleepers and their personal favorite prospects, such as Sekou Doumbouya, Mfiondu Kabengele, and Bol Bol.
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In the first 25 minutes, Stevie and Lance give their concluding thoughts on the NBA Finals immediately after the Raptors win the championship. At the end of the segment are their real, heavy reactions upon finding out that Klay Thompson tore his ACL.
On a brighter note, they spend the rest of the episode reminiscing about the rise of the Golden State Warriors, and the old days when they were horrible, including some highlights of the rebuild and in-depth looks at how the dynasty came about.
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In Episode 2, Stevie and Lance take a deep dive into the unforgettable Game 5, and break down all the implications of Kevin Durant's injury, including how it affects free agency. They also zero in on the New York Knicks draft/free agency situation. Tune in!
On the first ever edition of The Quick Release, Lance & Stevie break down the first two games of the NBA Finals and make predictions for the rest of the series. Next, they discuss free agency scenarios for big name free agents like Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, and also teams in intriguing or precarious positions such as the Lakers and 76ers.
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