Around The Association: Recent Episodes
Christian Hanish
Welcome to Around The Association! I'm your host, Christian (or as some people on the internet call me, 'Bayesian Baller'). We're presented by The Krause House - a community of hoops fanatics crazy enough to purchase and operate an NBA team as a DAO. On this podcast, we'll cover all the latest happenings around the association and dive into a variety of fascinating topics including analytics, betting, culture, and (of course) a little bit of Web3. If any of those things pique your interest, then you've come to the right place!
On Season 3, Episode 4, Christian and Rhett are back for their third and final installment of their 2024 March Madness podcast series! The two highly questionable bracketologists recap the scintillating Sweet 16 and exhilarating Elite 8 that have left us with our Final 4 teams.
This dynamic duo -- en route to Phoenix as we speak -- break down UConn's absolutely dominant Final Four run and their quest to become the first back-to-back National Champion since the 2007-08 Florida Gators.
Are the Huskies and Boilermakers on a collision course destined to meet on Monday night in Phoenix? Or will the Crimson Tide or upstart Wolfpack -- led by national darling D.J. Burns -- continue to shock the world and become the first double-digit seed to ever make the National Championship?
All this, plus much more on Season 3, Episode 4 of Around The Association, Presented By Krause House DAO!
On Season 3, Episode 3 of Around The Association, Christian (aka Bayesian Baller) sits down with NBA Hall of Famer, Rick Barry, for an in-person interview in Brooklyn, New York! The pair dive deep into Rick’s illustrious NBA career during which he scored 25k points, appeared in 12 All-Star Games, was named to 10 All-NBA/ABA Teams, and won NBA Finals MVP when he led the Golden State Warriors (who later retired his #24) to the 1975 NBA Championship!Rick — the only player in basketball history to lead the NCAA, NBA, and ABA in scoring — has a résumé that reads like an NBA record book, and has as many remarkable stories from his career as he scored points!This episode has an extra special meaning as well, as today — March 28th, 2024 — is Rick’s 80th Birthday and I thought what better way to honor this living legend on such a momentous day! It was an absolute honor and a privilege to have such a genuine conversation with one of the greatest players in NBA history. An all-time player and an even better person!All this, plus much more on Season 3, Episode 3 of Around The Association, Presented By Krause House DAO.
On Season 3, Episode 2 Christian and Rhett are back to re-live the remarkable first weekend of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, analyze where they went right (and wrong), as well as, spotlight the most captivating storylines heading into the Sweet 16!
They also spend some time refining their Final Four predictions, breaking down weekend two's best betting lines, and identifying fraudulent coaches whose teams ought to be on high-alert for those sneaky upsets.
All this, plus much more on Season 3, Episode 2 of Around The Association, Presented By Krause House DAO.
On Season 3's inaugural episode, Christian (aka Bayesian Baller) is back, better than ever, and joined by critically-acclaimed bracketologist, Rhett Johnson, for their 3rd Annual March Madness Extravaganza!
There's no telling what might happen when these two get together... But you can certainly expect plenty of smoldering takes, comedic banter, bracket strategy, and winners... lots and lots of winners!
Tune in every week throughout sports' greatest event for live updates, reactions, and analysis from this dynamic duo!
All this, plus much more on Season 3, Episode 1 of Around The Association, Presented By Krause House DAO.
On this week’s episode, I’m joined once again by Rob and Trey to recap the most exciting First Round in recent NBA memory and preview four fantastic Second Round conference semifinals series!
In great length we discuss the Heat’s shocking upset of the Bucks, the Suns’ lack of depth and three point shooting, the Nuggets finally healthy roster around the reigning MVP, the Lakers consistently inconsistent unibrowed big man, the Warriors historic seven game series against the Kings, the Celtics’ limitless potential yet frustrating effort, the Sixers’ bearded point guard turning back the clock, and the Knicks absolute dominance over the cavalier Cavs!
All this plus much, much more on Season 2, Episode 13 of Around The Association Presented by the Krause House.
March Madness is over, and the NBA Playoffs have arrived! As is tradition around here, I’m joined by recurring guests and resident NBA experts, Rob Basha & Trey Pettus, for our annual playoff preview and awards season episode!
Over the next hour and a half plus, we’ll take you on a journey Around The Association as we break down all eight First Round playoff matchups! We talk X’s and O’s, crunch some numbers, and - of course - make our predictions about which teams will be advancing to the next round and beyond. Spoiler alert! Between the three of us we had 4 different teams making it to Finals in what’s shaping up to be one of the most wide open postseasons in years.
And needless to say, no regular season wrap-up would be complete without some bold NBA awards picks! We discuss Most Improved, Sixth Man, ROY, COY, DPOY, and top it all off with a spirited MVP debate - which ended with all three of us “voting” for different players!
All this plus much more on Season 2, Episode 12 of Around The Association, Presented by the Krause House!
The road ends here! On the eve of the Final Four, I sit down for the third and final installment of Around The Association’s annual March Madness trifecta with Krause House’s Senior Bracketologist, Mr. Rhett Johnson. The Sweet 16 and Elite 8 weren’t as kind to us as the first two rounds… Houston? Dead… UCLA? Stunned… Creighton? Don’t wanna talk about it…
Just as we all predicted, the 2023 Final Four consists of checks notes Florida Atlantic, San Diego State, Miami (FL), and UConn? With semblances of the 2011 Final Four in our rear view mirror -- where two mid-majors and the eventual National Champion UConn Huskies descended upon Houston -- this year’s Final Four is conjuring up some familiar memories...
But will UConn keep steamrolling teams and continue one of the most dominant runs in tournament history? Or will one of FAU, Miami, or San Diego State star in their own one shining moment and cut down the nets for the first time in school history? We dish out Final Four picks and National Championship predictions LIVE from Houston on Season 2, Episode 11 of Around The Association!
48 glorious games down, 15 magical games remaining. If you tuned into last week’s episode, you’ll know that we nailed a few picks… Arizona, Purdue, and Marquette? Frauds… Creighton? The sleeping giant… The defending champion Jayhawks? No match for the Muss Bus… We dish out winners on this podcast and if you ain’t tailing you’re failing. Now with just 16 teams remaining, my esteemed colleague and Senior Bracketologist, Rhett Johnson, and I breakdown the second weekend of games and tell you who’s going home and who’s going to Houston. All this plus much more on Season 2, Episode 10 of Around The Association: March Madness Edition!
On the eve of March Madness, I’m joined in studio by recurring guest and Senior Bracketologist, Rhett Johnson (aka ‘The Accountant’). We dish out our boldest bracket busters, sleepiest Cinderellas, and fearsome Final Four predictions for the 2023 NCAA Tournament field! We also cover all of the Watch Gameday questions and topics that you wanted to hear about in order to make your last minute bracket adjustments. All this plus much more on this year’s March Madness extravaganza edition of Around The Association!
On Season 2, Episode 8 of Around The Association, I am joined by the Founder of Ultimate Hoops, Alan Arlt!
In 2006, Alan traded in a successful advertising career in New York for a chance to chase his dreams and build the NBA for recreation hoops. Within three years, Ultimate Hoops was acquired by Life Time Fitness. But don’t get it twisted. Alan’s story is not one of immediate overnight success, but rather one of long nights, countless risks, and a lot of delusion. Come listen to the journey of how one of the world’s largest basketball communities was built and ultimately culminated 71 stories above lower Manhattan on a basketball court with Carmelo Anthony.
All this, plus much more on Season 2, Episode 8 of Around The Association!
Follow Alan on Twitter @AlanArlt and check him out online at www.AlanArlt.com
A tradition unlike any other! The NBA Trade Deadline is one of the best days of the year, and this year’s installment lived up to the hype (and then some)! Kevin Durant is a Phoenix Sun. Kyrie Irving is a Dallas Maverick. And Russell Westbrook is a… Utah Jazz? Come dive in and hear all of our immediate thoughts and opinions about the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline and how it affects the finals aspirations of teams around the association!
On Season 2, Episode 6 of Around The Association, I’m joined by my good friend and fellow college hoops connoisseur, J.D. Crabtree! Crabtree is a key contributor to Krause House, and when he’s not cheering on his Tennessee Volunteers, he’s building out the DAO’s fan-led media platform, Watch Gameday.
Speaking of Watch Gameday, the Krause House community has once again voted on the topics for this week’s special college edition of the podcast. So, without further ado…
Game of the Week
5 UCLA Bruins vs. #11 Arizona Wildcats (3:10)
The Bruins took a trip down to the desert for a Saturday afternoon matinee in Tucson against their Pac-12 rival, Arizona Wildcats. Bayesian and Crabtree offer a deep-dive into UCLA’s lack of depth and offensive struggles, plus dig into how Zona’s formidable frontcourt was able to end the Bruins 14-game winning streak.
Team of the Week
14 Gonzaga Bulldogs (20:46)
The Zags once again find themselves inside the Top 15 of the AP Poll more than 20 games into the season, but have struggled against other national powers and recently suffered an upset at the hands of Loyola Marymount ending their 75-game home winning streak. Bayesian and Crabtree break down how this year’s Gonzaga team possesses a significantly different identity than the program’s perennial contenders of seasons past.
Player of the Week
Jarace Walker, Houston Cougars (42:52)
The five-star, McDonald’s All-American is having a tremendous freshman campaign and proving to be a major contributor for Vegas’ national championship favorite, Houston Cougars. Bayesian and Crabtree dissect Walker’s budding game, elite athleticism, and promising 3&D skill set, as well as, debate NBA player comps for the consensus soon-to-be Top 10 NBA Draft pick.
All this, plus much more on Season 2, Episode 6 of Around The Association! Don’t forget to follow us on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter @WatchGameday for exclusive video content, analysis, and breakdowns following every episode. WAGBAT!
TikTok: tiktok.com/@watchgameday
YouTube: youtube.com/@watchgameday
Instagram: instagram.com/watchgameday
Twitter: twitter.com/WatchGameday
On Season 2, Episode 5 of Around The Association, the Krause House community has once again cast their votes for this week’s topics and the results are in…
Game of the Week:
Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies on Christmas Day (2:25)
The Dubs ran away with this one by a final score of 123-109 behind 32 pts from (the Third Splash Bro?) Jordan Poole. I break down Poole’s unique offensive playing style, Ja’s electric finishing ability, and Memphis’ defensive woes.
Player of the Week:
Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic (11:00)
Rookie phenom Paolo Banchero is not only running away with Rookie of the Year, but he’s doing so in historic fashion. I analyze Paolo’s generational scoring ability, while simultaneously explaining how he’s one of the best passing rookies in recent memory.
Playoff Projection:
New York Knicks, 21-18 & 6th in East (19:30)
Thanks to their new $100 million man, the New York Knicks are currently positioned to make their 2nd playoff appearance of the last decade. But, are Jalen Brunson & Co. good enough to bring New York their first playoff series victory since 2000? We discuss!
All this, plus much more on Season 2, Episode 5 of Around The Association! Don’t forget to follow us on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter @WatchGameday for exclusive video content, analysis, and breakdowns following every episode. WAGBAT!
TikTok: tiktok.com/@watchgameday
YouTube: youtube.com/@watchgameday
Instagram: instagram.com/watchgameday
Twitter: twitter.com/WatchGameday
On Season 2, Episode 4 we’re back with another Watch Gameday Weekly edition of Around The Association! On this week’s show, I break down Devin Booker’s historic 58-point performance and the Phoenix Suns’ unthinkable 24-point comeback victory over their new conference rival, the New Orleans Pelicans. Furthermore, I crunch the numbers behind Jaylen Brown’s post-Finals leap and analyze how Jayson and Jaylen are scoring at a rate that hasn’t been done since Shaq and Kobe. All this plus much more on Season 2, Episode 4 of Around The Association!
To cast your votes for what you want to hear on next week’s episode, head over to Gameday.Watch/Weekly to cast your votes for Game and Player of the Week!
And for more video content and stats analysis, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @WatchGameday!
Introducing Around The Association, Presented By Gameday! Now you -- the fans, listeners, and Krause House community -- have the power to decide what gets talked about on the podcast.
Simply head over to Gameday.Watch/Weekly to vote on which games and players you want analyzed on the next episode! As you may have noticed, we’ll also be experimenting with shorter, bite-sized episodes that will be distributed throughout the week on social media.
For this week’s inaugural episode, the fans have cast their votes and the results are in… I’ll be breaking down the Golden State Warriors’ 123-107 victory over the Boston Celtics, as well as, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s brilliant start to the season. Enjoy!
On the second episode of Season 2, Christian is joined by fellow Krause House NBA analysts Rob and Trey for an early season NBA roundtable! They debate Golden State’s expensive future, Sacramento’s surprise start, and LA’s potentially lost season. They also check-in on preseason over-unders, give their smoldering awards predictions, and wrap things up with their own version of TNT’s “Who He Play For?” All this plus much more on Season 2, Episode 2 of Around The Association!
On the first episode of Season 2, Christian sits down with former UCLA point guard turned serial tech entrepreneur, Mustafa Abdul-Hamid.
Mustafa played his college basketball at UCLA from 2006-2010 where he went to back-to-back Final Fours and was teammates with future NBA All-Stars including Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love, and Jrue Holiday.
After capping off his senior season with a buzzer beating 3-pointer over Isaiah Thomas and the Washington Huskies, Mustafa headed overseas and embarked on a 4-year journey in professional basketball that took him through Serbia, France, Slovenia, Germany, and Lebanon from 2010-2014.
After satisfying his dreams of playing professional basketball, Mustafa returned to the States where he enrolled in graduate school at Stanford. It was during his time in Palo Alto that Mustafa would launch two companies (both of which would eventually be acquired) and meet his wife (who would soon become his business partner).
One of the companies, Boost, began as mobile app for youth basketball players to get coaching feedback from professional players. After several persevering years, Mustafa would pivot from the youth coaching model to a college basketball analytics product. And from there, Boost skyrocketed.
From 2019-2021, Boost would go on to work with some of the most prominent Div. 1 college basketball programs in the country - including his alma mater UCLA, Florida, and Louisville among many others. Boost quickly became a pioneer in the sports industry for its use of natural language generation and data-driven storytelling, ultimately leading to an acquisition in late-2021.
With a focus on advanced analytics and automated sports content, Boost is now partnering with some of the largest and most powerful sports media properties in the world. And the vision that Mustafa laid out for himself years prior on the courts in Westwood are now falling into place.
Oh! And we haven’t even mentioned the best part about this episode. Originally from St. Louis, Christian and Mustafa both attended the same high school (shoutout to MICDS)! Though despite being 5 years apart, the two had never met. In fact, the two have now “known” each other for close to 10 years - and worked together at Boost for the past 3 - but hadn’t met in-person until the day before sitting down to record this podcast. Enjoy!
On Episode 20 of Around The Association, Christian goes 1-on-1 with Kareem Maddox live and on-location in Los Angeles, California for our first ever video podcast.
Kareem is the #1 ranked FIBA 3x3 basketball player in the United States and one of the top players in the world. He played his college ball at Princeton, and when he’s not hooping he’s making waves in the Web3 space, where he’s the Founder of Princeton 3x3 DAO - America's first professional FIBA 3x3 basketball franchise that currently operates the Top 2 teams in the US.
During this episode, we chronicle Kareem’s fascinating journey from Princeton to Spotify and now to being the face of American 3x3 hoops. Kareem’s story is one of perseverance and following your heart, and along the way we dive into a variety of pivotal decisions and leaps of faith that Kareem took to pursue his dream of being an Olympic Gold Medalist.
All this plus much more on Episode 20 of Around The Association!
Learn more about Kareem and follow him on social media:
• Bio: https://www.kareemmaddox.com/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/mad9ox
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kareemmaddox/
• Princeton DAO: https://www.3x3dao.xyz/
On Episode 19, Christian is joined by Flex and Commodore (Co-Founders of Krause House DAO) to talk some hoops and catch up about what’s going on in their world. The fellas kick things off by discussing their trip to Las Vegas Summer League and why it’s the place to see-and-be-seen in the basketball world during the offseason. They also break down what they saw from Top 3 picks Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, and Jabari Smith and share which players’ games impressed them the most live and in-person.
Of course, no NBA offseason conversation would be complete without talking free agency and fake trades. The guys discuss which moves have stood out to them and which moves have left them scratching their heads. They also share their opinions about Minnesota’s move to go all-in on Rudy Gobert, and do a deep dive on the philosophies and strategies behind team ownership and putting together contenders. Particularly, they address the diverging arguments of whether owners should try to put the best product on the court at all times or whether they should go through years of rebuilding in the ultimate quest for a championship.
The crew wraps up NBA talk by discussing the unmitigated disaster that is the Brooklyn Nets and question the legitimacy of Kevin Durant’s trade request. Could it simply be a ploy to get Nets’ ownership to commit long-term to Kyrie Irving? They also touch on the brewing Russell Westbrook saga in Los Angeles and make predictions about how much longer Russ will be donning the Lakers’ purple and gold.
Finally, they tie everything together with a little BIG3 chatter, dive into what it’s been like owning the Ball Hogs, and share their biggest learnings and takeaways from the whole experience thus far. We also touch on all of the exciting ways in which the Krause House community has been contributing to the team and collaborating with HC Rick Barry and the players on everything from player and scouting analytics to media coverage and sponsorship deals.
All this and much, much more on Episode 19 of Around The Association!
On Episode 18, Christian is joined by Sports Illustrated Writer & NBA Draft Expert, Jeremy Woo! They discuss all the latest offseason buzz around the association, including the last minute shakeup atop the NBA Draft, as well as, trade rumors surrounding KD's recent request out of Brooklyn.
Jeremy explains why he would've selected Jabari Smith Jr. with the 1st overall pick, why Paolo Banchero (Christian's top player) also has perennial All-Star potential, and why there are still plenty of question marks surrounding Chet Holmgren. They also analyze other lottery picks - notably Jaden Ivey, Dyson Daniels, and Jeremy Sochan - who landed in favorable positions and predict why any of them could end up being the best players from this draft class.
Our conversation about the NBA's best young cores then gets interrupted by a Rudy Gobert-sized Woj bomb, and you get our real time reactions to Minnesota going ALL IN on an Ant, KAT, and Rudy big three... News flash Timberwolves fans, you gave up a lot.
The two tie up draft talk by outlining the pitfalls of going the G League Ignite route and why the Shaedon Sharpe vs. Jaden Hardy juxtaposition could lead recruits down a dangerous path of sitting out in order to maximize their NBA Draft potential.
After that they touch on all the craziness surrounding the two New York teams so far this summer, including the Knicks giving Jalen Brunson the 4th largest contract in franchise history and Kevin Durant's shocking trade request out of BK. Following up on the latter, the guys break down why the Suns' package centered around Ayton, Bridges, and future picks makes the most sense in both the short- and long-term for the Nets.
Finally, the fellas wrap things up by looking ahead to the 2023 NBA Draft class, chat about the generational potential of French phenom Victor Wembanyama, and touch on WTF has happened with the development of former top recruit Emoni Bates.
All this plus much, much more on Episode 18 of Around The Association!
On Episode 17, Christian is joined by the BIG3's Stacy Davis for a very special Twitter Spaces AMA edition of Around The Association.
Stacy was selected by the Ball Hogs with the 4th overall pick in the 2022 BIG3 Draft and stopped by to meet some of Krause House's finest Jerry's. We discuss Stacy's journey from Pepperdine legend to overseas professional and ultimately Ball Hogs royalty. We also pepper Stacy with some hard-hitting rapid fire questions about his personal life and hoops career before opening up the interview to the community.
All this and much, much more on Episode 17 of Around The Association!
On Episode 16, Christian is joined by Rob and Trey to preview the 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors! The fellas break down the highly anticipated matchup from a strategy and analytics perspective, dive into various defensive schemes the Celtics may deploy to slow down the Warriors’ aerial assault, and touch on some key offensive adjustments the Warriors may need to rely on more than they have so far throughout the playoffs.
The key to this series is going to be Boston’s bigs (looking at you Al Horford and Robert Williams) and more specifically whether they’ll be able to move their feet on the perimeter and stifle the Warriors’ small ball pick-and-roll enough to stay on the floor. However, Ime Udoka and Co. have showcased an extraordinary ability to adjust on the fly and to a variety of offensive schemes so far in this year’s playoffs, and the guys key in on one particular seldom-used lineup that Boston could unleash in this series to keep up with Golden State’s guard-heavy attack.
But the most shocking development of all?! Christian, Rob, and Trey all agreed on their predicted winner! We’re rolling with * in 6! Oh wait, was that blurred out? Guess you’ll have to tune in to find out ;)
All this and much more on Episode 16 of Around The Association!
On Episode 15, Christian and Trey are back for Part 2 of our two-part series with current NBA player Kelan Martin! In this episode, we chat with Kelan about navigating free agency as a player, what it’s like carving out a role for yourself in the league, as well as, how analytics are really utilized in the NBA and how they are viewed by the players.
We also go rapid fire and ask Kelan a bunch of fun, quick-hitting questions - like who’s the hardest player he’s had to guard, what’re the best and worst NBA cities to visit, who’s his favorite teammate, and much more!
Plus, we save time at the end to get Kelan's expert takes and predictions on the Conference Finals, what it was like playing for this 2022 Celtics team, as well as, why he's rooting HARD for Boston to win the title!
All this plus many, many more incredible behind-the-scenes stories about life in the NBA with Kelan Martin on Episode 15 of Around The Association!
Get to know Kelan…
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelan_Martin
NBA Stats: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/martike03.html
College Stats: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/martike03.html
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelanmartinn/?hl=en
On Episode 14, Christian and Trey are joined by three-year NBA veteran Kelan Martin! The former Butler Bulldog and Big East All-American stops by to discuss life in the NBA and take us behind-the-scenes of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers, and Boston Celtics.
Originally recruited by Brad Stevens, Kelan recounts his journey from 3-star recruit to 3-year starter at Butler University, where he led the Bulldogs to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and graduated as the school’s 2nd all-time leading scorer.
After going through the NBA Draft process and working out for over a dozen teams, Kelan explains the decision-making process that led him to sign with one of the top European teams over NBA training camp invites, and how it was ultimately one of the best career moves he ever made.
Eventually making his way back to the States after one year abroad, Kelan relives the national coming out party he experienced at 2019 Las Vegas Summer League that landed him his first NBA contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
In what was no doubt one of the most memorable (and nerve wracking) weeks of his life, Kelan describes those fateful first two nights of the 2019 season during which he made his NBA debut against the Charlotte Hornets after nearly being called upon to shut down Kyrie Irving’s 50-point outburst on opening night.
We wrap up Part 1 of this two-part series by picking Kelan’s brain about the hectic lifestyle of a two-way player, the toughest players he’s had to play against in the NBA, as well as, what it’s like to guard superstars like Bradley Beal, Trae Young, and even LeBron James!
All this plus many, many more incredible stories about life in the NBA with Kelan Martin on Episode 14 of Around The Association!
Get to know Kelan...
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelan_Martin
NBA Stats: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/martike03.html
College Stats: https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/martike03.html
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelanmartinn/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelan30_?lang=en
On Episode 13, Bayesian Baller is joined by White Chocolate to catch up on what was a surprisingly competitive weekend of NBA basketball (looking at you Philly and Dallas)! The fellas kick things off by filing a missing person’s report for Jayson Tatum, praising 1st quarter Jaylen Brown, and discussing Big Al Horford’s incredible resurgence. They even get into some late-game coaching strategy regarding Marcus Smart’s near perfectly missed free throw to end Game 3.
They then dive into Golden State’s dominant victory over a now Ja-less Grizzlies team, express their bewilderment towards JJJ’s offensive decision-making, and debate what kind of contract extension Jordan Poole will command next summer. The guys also get sidetracked ranking the league’s top guards under age 22 (god you’re impressive, Tyrese Maxey).
They wrap things up by contextualizing Harden’s sudden unwillingness to shoot the basketball and by quantifying Luka’s iso-centric style of play (which spoiler alert Bayesian Baller doesn’t believe can win you an NBA championship). They also sprinkle in some smoldering hot takes regarding trades and free agent signings you should be looking forward to this summer.
Plus, some major news and milestone achievements for Krause House and Around The Association! All this and much, much more on Episode 13!
On Episode 12, Bayesian Baller is joined once again by White Chocolate and Ice Trey - two of Krause House’s sharpest basketball minds - to preview the NBA’s Conference Semifinals and analyze how each team won their opening round series.
They take a data-driven approach towards breaking down the Celtics’ shocking sweep of Brooklyn, debate whether Draymond Green is actually more important to the Warriors’ championship potential than Steph Curry, and discuss why the 64-win Suns have suddenly become somewhat a sleeping giant.
Plus, the fellas put on their GM hats and debate who should be traded: Donovan Mitchell or Rudy Gobert? They also highlight several recent playoff phenomena that hadn't occurred since 2018 and 2011, respectively. They wrap things up by examining the (controversial) results of the Defensive Player of the Year voting.
All this and much, much more on Episode 12 of Around The Association!
On Episode 11, Christian is joined in the studio by Rob (aka White Chocolate) and Trey (aka Ice Trey) from Krause House for an absolutely loaded edition of Around The Association!
The fellas kick things off by analyzing the NBA’s 1st round playoff matchups, discussing their most likely upset picks (looking at you Toronto), and previewing which series they’re looking forward to the most. They follow that up by going around the horn and selecting their All-NBA teams. And then wrap things up by predicting their MVP, ROY, DPOY, MIP, COTY, and 6MOY award winners.
All this and much more on Episode 11 of Around The Association!
On Episode 10, Christian and Rhett are coming to you live from New Orleans where they're covering this weekend's Final Four!
They break down everything you need to know about Duke-UNC and Kansas-Villanova in what's gearing up to be a legendary Final Four. The fellas predict who will be cutting down the nets at the Superdome and spoiler alert they have completely different picks for who will make the National Championship game! They then wrap up by picking their March moments and discussing the top NBA Draft prospects still remaining.
All this and much more on Episode 10 of Around The Association!
On Episode 9, Christian and Rhett preview every Sweet 16 matchup and give their predictions on who’s going to advance to the Elite 8 and beyond!
The dynamic duo outline why Arizona should be on upset alert against an under-seeded Houston Cougars team, why the public shouldn’t be sleeping on Michigan to keep this magical run alive, as well as, why Gonzaga has (by far) the toughest path to the Final Four. The Cinderella run of the mighty Peacocks also got us thinking about who’s the “worst” NBA player you could drop on Saint Peter’s team that could lead them to the National Championship? Some of the fellas’ answers may surprise you.
All this and much more on Episode 9 of Around The Association!
The greatest month in sports is officially here! On this very special March Madness edition of Around The Association, Christian is joined in the studio by Rhett Johnson (aka 'The Accountant') to bring you all the latest picks and insights leading up to the 2022 NCAA Tournament.
The fellas go round-by-round, pick-by-pick predicting all the Cinderellas to watch and upsets to choose from in your bracket! They dive deep into the analytics and even provide score predictions from some of the top college basketball models around the country. They also talk betting and which teams have the most favorable odds to pull off those unlikely upsets.
We think you'll be surprised about who we have locked into our Final Fours, so be sure to stream Episode 8 of Around The Association if you want the edge in your bracket pool!
On Episode 7, we are back with Part 2 of our two-part series with former Phoenix Suns coach and 20-year NBA vet Phil Weber. In this episode, we get into a lot more basketball strategy and talk x’s and o’s and analytics. Phil really pulls back the curtain and gives us a glimpse of what it was like being on the inside of those mid-2000’s Suns teams.
We also talk about Phil’s post-Phoenix years with Coach D’Antoni and the New York Knicks. Spoiler: Christian unapologetically takes this opportunity to ask about his favorite childhood player, David Lee, and Phil doesn’t disappoint...
We wrap up by discussing Phil’s new book titled “How Do You Make Them Thirsty?”, which is out now and available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever you get your books. Enjoy!
https://www.amazon.com/How-You-Make-Them-Thirsty/dp/1642251984
On Episode 6, we’re joined by 20-year NBA veteran Phil Weber. Arguably the NBA’s first player development coach, Phil spent 9 seasons on the sidelines with the Phoenix Suns under Mike D’Antoni. He was an integral part of the Suns’ back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals in ‘05 and ‘06, as well as, an offensive guru whose early adoption of analytics led to the Suns’ iconic small ball, run-and-gun style of play that jump started the modern NBA.
In the 1st episode of this two-part series, we dive into Phil’s national championship playing days under Jimmy V, his rise through the college coaching ranks from Florida to Hawai’i and everywhere in between, and, of course, his eventual ascent to the NBA under then-HC Danny Ainge. He even shares some personal stories about the legendary Kobe Bryant and his unique friendship with the Wizard of Westwood, John Wooden.
All this and much, much more on Episode 6!
On Episode 5, Christian is joined by Rob (aka White Chocolate) to discuss what it’s really like working in an NBA front office.
They chat about his humble beginnings as a basketball operations intern with the Philadelphia 76ers, and his eventual rise to prominence as a data analyst with the Miami Heat’s analytics department. And of course, they dive into a variety of interesting topics along the way - including the early days of Philly’s ‘Trust The Process’ era, what it was like during the Big Three’s quest for a 3-peat in Miami, and is LeBron really pulling all his team’s strings behind the scenes?
All this and much more on Episode 5 of Around The Association!
On Episode 4 of Around The Association, Bayesian Baller is joined in-studio by Rob (aka White Chocolate) and Trey Pettus to discuss all the blockbuster deals that went down at the trade deadline.
They address the Harden-for-Simmons mega-deal (2:35), the Wizards’ stealing Porzingis (24:48), the Kings actually trading Haliburton (34:55), and the Blazers’ questionable fire-sale (48:34). Plus, did the Lakers seal their fate by standing pat at the deadline (57:51)?
All this, plus much more on Episode 4!
If you’ve been wondering “wtf is Krause House,” then this episode is for you. Bayesian Baller is joined in-studio by Flex Chapman and Commodore (Co-Founders of the Krause House) to explain how they’re going to buy and operate a fan-owned NBA team as a DAO.
They discuss why the NBA is ripe for Web3 disruption, how Krause House differs from other “fan-owned” teams like the Green Bay Packers, and what benefits a community-owned franchise has over a traditional team structure.
They also save time for NBA talk, including Andrew Wiggins’ controversial selection as an All-Star starter plus mid-season bets to reach the Conference Finals.
On Episode 2 of Around The Association, Bayesian Baller is joined by former Butler basketball player Trey Pettus to discuss X’s, O’s, & analytics on some of the league's most interesting teams. Here’s today’s agenda...
• What’s your take on the state of the Lakers right now? Is all the criticism that Frank Vogel’s been getting warranted, or is there a larger issue at hand for this team? (3:00)
• What’s to blame for Golden State’s rough stretch? Do they have some legitimate questions they need to answer before you’d consider them a true title contender? (14:40)
• If Kyrie can’t play in half the games, can Brooklyn win the title? Or at some point is all this craziness (& injury history) going to catch up with them? (24:50)
• The Celtics are in 10th place despite having two of the brightest young wings in the league. Is this a Tatum-Brown issue, or a larger organizational issue? (32:15)
• Drafting the 2022 All-Star starters in the East & West! (43:00)
All this plus much, much more on Episode 2 of Around The Association!
On the inaugural episode of 'Around The Association,' Christian (aka Bayesian Baller) sits down with Flex Chapman (Co-Founder @ Krause House DAO) to discuss the current state of the NBA, including...
• Taylor Jenkins, the "Ja-dropping" Memphis Grizzlies, & more surprising storylines from the first half of the season (4:12).
• The defenseless Lakers, do they have time to turn things around, & how they cap-strapped themselves last summer (13:23).
• Are the Bulls contenders or pretenders? Plus, should their aggressive offseason be the blueprint for more teams (21:29)?
• Ben Simmons' (non-existent) future in Philly, potential trade destinations, & is the Young Socialite's hate overblown (28:10)?
• The Wiz have come back down to earth after a sizzling start, so should they be hesitant to give Beal the supermax (42:17)?
• Early MVP predictions, is Steph still a serious contender, & who is Christian secretly rooting for at 70-to-1 odds (48:48)?
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