Around The NBA: Recent Episodes
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My brother (Cap'N Crunch) stops by and drops some more piping hot takes! We discuss our top MVP candidates through the first quarter of the season, Steph vs Bron right now, he gives his top 10 players of all time and we have a couple of other side discussion/topics.
On this episode, I discuss who are my top 5 players through the first quarter of the NBA season and add an honorable mention. I also give my thoughts on Draymond Green's recent comments of who he has as the GOAT. Finally, I discuss my team of the week...the Sacramento Kings.
Give my thoughts on Steve Nash firing, Kyrie's scandal, and Joakim Noah's interview with JJ Redick. Also do my Team of the Week segment.
I discuss my surprises through the first week of the season, as well as recent comments made by Jamal Murray and Donovan Mitchell about "The Bubble," and I introduce a new segment called - Team of the Week.
I discuss what I'm looking forward to the most this upcoming NBA season as well as give my early playoff and playin predictions for this year.
Give my take on Draymond vs Poole, the hype around Victor Wembanyama, and discuss ESPN's Top 10 NBA Players heading into the 22-23 season.
I discuss Monty Williams and Ayton's differences, AD stating the Lakers are underdogs, and Russell Westbrook hate. Also talk about reactions from media personnel on Ime Udoka's situation as well as give another reaction to a take given by Gilbert Arenas.
I discuss Ime Udoka's year long suspension, Manu getting inducted into the Hall of Fame and give my take on the Manu vs Klay debate, and breakdown if MJ could average 50 in today's NBA.
I discuss 2022 NBA Finals results, my top off-season acquisitions, Gilbert Arena's comments about Giannis, and Deion Sanders?
My Brother and I discuss our NBA Finals predictions. We also give our thoughts on who had a worse season between the Lakers and Nets and if super teams are the way to go.
Give a recap of what I saw in the 2nd round and what the losing teams need to do to improve for next season. Also, give my predictions for the Conference Finals.
Give my predictions on the 2nd round of the playoffs. Also discuss my "TikTok beef" with Chltown/OG
Give my predictions on the 2022 playoffs and discuss the idea of Tiers in the Hall of Fame.
I discuss the NBA Trade Deadline, James Harden & Ben Simmons trade, my takeaways from the Lakers vs Bucks game, and do an NBA team Tier List.
I discuss the recent rumors out of Brooklyn about James Harden, Mavericks keys to playoff success, and Steph Curry's current struggles.
Since it’s the halfway point of the season, I discuss my thoughts on the Bulls and my biggest surprise team & players at this point of the season.
Discuss Giannis being the 2nd greatest PF of all time as well as KAT's comments about Russell Westbrook.
Discuss my dispute with another podcaster on Twitter over Jokic and the MVP race. Also give my take on the recent reports out of New Orleans in regards to Zion Williamson. Introduce a new segment I like to call, “Take It or Leave It.”
Special Guest - Cap’N Crunch joins the show and gives his piping hot takes! We discuss…Does Efficiency Matter?, Is Nikola Jokic the Best Player in the League?, Is Steph Greater than Kobe?, Are the Suns Legit Title Contenders?…as well as some other fiery takes!
Give my take on the Suns and Warriors recent success. Also discuss Iguodala’s take on Kyrie being the 4th best PG of all-time.
Give my take on which teams are my biggest surprises (good and bad) through the first 2 weeks of the season.
The 75th NBA season begins tonight and I give my playoff predictions before the start of the new year. I also go over “FiveThirtyEight” player-based forecast model and its own predictions for this upcoming year.
Last episode, I gave my take on who I believe is the greatest player of all time. I decided to expand that topic to this episode and list my top 10 players of all-time.
Being that this is the 23rd episode of the podcast, I thought, what an opportunity to tackle the question…Who’s the greatest number 23, Jordan or LeBron?
Give my take on the debate of who’s the most skilled player, Steph or Kyrie? Also give my thoughts on the trade request from Ben Simmons to the Sixers.
Give my take on Russell Westbrook being traded to the Lakers. Also, give my thoughts on the latest signings of free agency.
Give my final thoughts on the NBA Finals and what it means for Giannis’ and Chris Paul legacies.
Give my final takes on the Conference Finals and give my prediction on who I see winning this years Finals and who will get their first ring.
And then there were 4…I discuss the final 2nd round matchups that ended this past weekend and my predictions for the conference finals.
I discuss the breaking news of Kawhi Leonard’s injury, Chris Paul enters Health and Safety protocol, Jokic’s ejection of game 4 against the Suns, and Kevin Durant’s game 5 performance vs the Bucks.
Give my take on the upcoming 2nd round of the Western Conference and predict who makes it to the Conference Finals
Give my take on the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals series between the Bucks/Nets and Sixers/Hawks and who I see making it to the ECF.
I give my predications on who wins and advances to the playoffs from the play-in tournament
Discuss the NBA play-in tournament as well as LeBron’s take on it. Also discuss ESPN’s top 25 under 25 NBA players.
I discuss Magic Johnson’s take on Lonzo Ball. Also discuss Draymond’s latest statement of him declaring himself the greatest defender of all time.
I give my take on the social media frenzy of Harden vs Wade. As well as Zach LaVine’s future with the Chicago Bulls.
My friend Cris joins me and gives his take on who his championship favorite is at the All-Star break. Also, gives his own take on Tim Duncan’s position among the greats.
I discuss Anthony Davis’ latest injury. As well as my take on Giannis’ latest philosophy.
Give my take on where Steph Curry ranks among the greatest point guards of all-time. Also, I discuss who I believe will be the NBA’s next LeBron.
Jazz 2021 Champs? Bulls in ECF? Wizards out of magic? My biggest surprises of the NBA season so far!
Discuss Harden being traded to the Nets. What does that mean for the Eastern Conference? Also, what’s going on with Kyrie’s in Brooklyn?