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Greatest Of All TalkDraft Winners and Losers: Wizards Relief, Mavs Realities, Spurs Questions, and Good News for People Who Like Bad Front OfficesOn today's show Andrew and Ben recap the NBA Draft. First: The spectrum of emotions as the Wizards orbit Ace Bailey for 36 hours and then end up with Tre Johnson instead, the Sixers land V.J. Edgecombe as a bridge to the future, why the Mavs were bigger winners than Cooper Flagg on Wednesday, and the Spurs keep it simple at 2 as the bigger picture remains cloudy. From there (55:00): Marveling at the last 96 hours of Pelicans decisions, fact-checking the notion that Sean Marks is up to something, and confusion with the Blazers and Bulls confusion. At the end (1:50:00): Congrats t...2025-06-271h 57
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] The Celtics Collapse (Again)From the May 8 Episode: The Celtics Collapse and Head to New York 0-2, Mayhem Everywhere Else, A Massive Weekend in Denver
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Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] A Spectacular Weekend and Game 4 of Lakers-WolvesFrom the April 28 Episode: LeBron and the Lakers on the Brink, Nikola Jokic Listens to GOAT, The Pistons Get Robbed in Broad Daylight
Subscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2025-04-2930 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] Clips-Warriors as an A+ Appetizer for the PlayoffsFrom the April 15 Episode: The Playoffs are Back!, Clips-Warriors Takeaways and Other Questions and Concerns, Budenholzer and Griffin FiredSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2025-04-1534 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] The Mess in Memphis and Ja Morant's Playoff StakesFrom the April 1 Episode: BULLSEYE! Ja Morant, SGA, Evan Mobley, and the Other Stars Under the Microscope as the Playoffs ApproachSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2025-04-0232 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] Sweater Vests and Coaching Julius RandleFrom the February 28 Episode: Cade Cunningham and the Pistons Revival, Luka's Matchup with the Mavs, What Went Wrong in PhoenixSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk2025-03-0127 min
Greatest Of All TalkDeadline Winners and Losers: The Lakers and Their PPP Loan, Golden State’s Bet on Jimmy, Kuz Kontrol, and MoreOn today’s show Andrew and Ben begin with a few clarifications on zagging and discussion of the Lakers, including the overnight reset that emerged this week, questions about the bet on Mark Williams, and Luka’s first look in LA. Then (20:00): Surveying the rest of the league for winners and losers, including the Warriors and Jimmy, a nice bit of Cavs business, the Bucks and the case for Kuzma. At the end (60:00): The Wiz and the case for Andrew becoming friends with Khris Middleton, Masai Ujiri’s adventures continue, Max Christie trade value, Mavs thoughts for posterity, and an ind...2025-02-071h 31
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] The Cavs Rolling at a 72-Win PaceFrom the January 3 Episode: The Cavs Rolling at a 72-Win Pace, The Celtics on Cruise Control, Around the League with the Clips, Thunder and JimmySubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2025-01-0312 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] Knicks-Spurs Steals the Show on ChristmasFrom the December 26 Episode: Wemby Takes Manhattan and Five Takeaways from the NBA on Christmas Day2024-12-2630 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] Thunder and Rockets Takeaways from The Cup Semifinals in VegasFrom the December 17 Episode: Scenes from The NBA Cup in Vegas, Bucks-Thunder Thoughts Before the Final, Dennis Schroder Heads to the WarriorsSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-12-1724 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] The Heat and the Jimmy Butler QuestionFrom the December 6 Episode: Should This Be LeBron’s Final Season?, Heat Takes Live from Art Basel, Why Not Everyone Can Be Giannis2024-12-0715 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] Surveying the MVP LandscapeFrom the December 2 Episode: Another Bad Day for Ohio State, The Five Players Who Can Win the MVP, Close Encounters with Cooper FlaggSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk2024-12-0320 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] America Meets the Great Barrier ThiefFrom the November 19 Episode: Pleasant Surprises After the First Month, America Meets the Great Barrier Thief, Closing the Book on Wemby’s Offense2024-11-1919 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] Wemby After One MonthFrom the November 15 Episode: Wemby and Giannis Score 109 Points in One Night, Steph (Still) at the Peak of His Powers, What’s Up With the Mavs?2024-11-1526 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] A Locker Room Fracas in PhiladelphiaFrom the November 5 Episode: Embiid and What Went Wrong in Philadelphia, Divergent Paths for the Cavs and Bucks, Nuggets and Raptors Reports2024-11-0521 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] The First Two Weeks of Chet HolmgrenFrom the November 1 Episode: Impossible Chet Holmgren Arrives, A Rocky Start for Wemby and the Spurs, Around Our League with the Lakers, Warriors and WizardsSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-11-0123 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] The Pelicans on Panic WatchFrom the October 28 Episode: Ominous Signs for the Bucks, Week One Panic Levels Around the League, Two Emails from Nuggets FansSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-10-2911 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] First Impressions of the Suns at the Inuit DomeFrom the October 24 Episode: Week One Statements from the Celtics and Lakers, Wolves and Knicks Reality Checks, Live Reactions to a Kawhi LawsuitSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-10-2513 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] Handicapping the MVP Race and Prepping for the Wemby DecadeFrom the October 22 Episode: A 2024-25 NBA Entrance Exam: Awards Picks, Title Picks, Surprises, Disappointments, and Bet Your Mortgage LocksSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-10-2228 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] A Decisive Bucks Year and the NBA CupFrom the October 15 Episode: 12 Burning Questions for the New NBA SeasonSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-10-1516 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] Can the Knicks win 55 games?From the October 11 Episode: Five Teams Going Under in 2025, The Mets and Second Team Syndrome, Bandwagon Advice and a Drone RebukeSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-10-1117 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] The Case for the Cavs and Bulls Hitting the Over in 2025From the October 8 Episode: How to Watch a Rebuilding Team, Five Teams Going Over in 2025, 500 Episodes of the GOATSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-10-0817 min
Greatest Of All Talk[Preview] Good News at Lakers Media DayFrom the October 1 Episode: A Few Reasons for Lakers Optimism, The Intuit Dome and a New Clippers Era, Media Day with Giannis, Jimmy Butler, Grayson Allen and MoreSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-10-0124 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] KAT Traded to the KnicksFrom the September 30 Episode: Big Purr to the Big Apple: What KAT Means for the Knicks, The Future in Minnesota, and Lots MoreSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-09-3012 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Vince Carter and Two Jersey RetirementsFrom the September 24 Episode: Caitlin Clark and WNBA Growing Pains, News on Mitchell Robinson and Vince Carter, Extension Watch for ‘21 and ‘22 Lottery PicksSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-09-2419 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Where to Rank Wemby in the Top 100?From the September 20 Episode: A 2024 Top 100 Brainstorm: Where to Rank Wemby, Ja Morant’s Re-Entry, and Lots More2024-09-2028 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Tatum and the Olympics SagaFrom the July 12 Episode: Steph and Wemby and the Gold Medal Game, Au Revoir to Paris, Team USA Wins the Medal CountSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-08-1216 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] The Ball Eagles Survive SerbiaFrom the August 9 Episode: The Afterglow of an Instant Classic with Serbia and a Date with Les Bleus for a Gold MedalSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk2024-08-0924 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] The Knockout Round is Set in ParisFrom the August 5 episode: The Knockout Round is Set, South Sudan and Giannis, Around the Olympics with Judo, Track and Canadian SoccerSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk2024-08-0529 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] KD Makes It Easy Against SerbiaFrom the July 29 Episode: Kevin Durant Makes It Easy, Transmissions from the French Basketball Internet, D-Wade and Anthony Edwards Updates2024-07-2919 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Team USA's Exhibitions and Ben Goes to ParisFrom the July 23 Episode: LeBron Saves Team USA (Twice), Golliver Goes to Paris, Final Notes on Summer League and the Second ApronSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-07-2328 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Kawhi Out and Jaylen Olympic ConspiraciesFrom the July 11 Episode: Team USA Exhibition Afterglow, Kawhi Out and Embiid Fouled Out, Jaylen Brown and Nike Illuminati TheoriesSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-07-1214 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Cooper Flagg vs. Team USAFrom the July 9 Episode: Cooper Flagg and a Ball Eagles Preview, DeMar DeRozan to the Kings, A Concession on Conference ImbalanceSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-07-0913 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Blazers Reactions and Wiz CatharsisFrom the June 28 Episode: Spurs Patience and Wolves Ingenuity, Two Paths Diverge in New York City, Wizards Venting and Bronny to the LakersSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-06-2934 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] The End of Klay and the Warriors?From the June 24 Episode: Welcome to Draft Week: A Bronny Outlook, Wizards Laments, The Big Spurs Blueprint, Klay Rumors, Cap Nerdery, and the Kids Are AlrightSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-06-2410 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] What Should the Bulls Do?From the June 21 Episode: The Offseason Begins with the Bulls and Josh Giddey, A Look at Lakers Ownership, Sixers Intrigue and a Jordan Scandal2024-06-2207 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Eight Trades that Built a Celtics TitleFrom the June 18 Episode: The Boston Celtics are Your 2024 NBA ChampionsSubscribe at The Greatest of All Talk.2024-06-1831 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Tatum and Holiday Halfway Through the FinalsFrom the June 10 Episode: The Celtics Defy the Lobster Demons, Tatum and Holiday Halfway Through the Finals, Luka Defense and a Hawks QuestionSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-06-1020 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Drafting Untradeable ContractsFrom the June 7 Episode: The Celtics Dominate Game 1, The Lakers are Looking at Dan Hurley, Drafting the UntradeablesSubscribe at Greatest Of All Talk.2024-06-0735 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Prepping for a Mavs-Celtics FinalsFrom the June 4 Episode: Previewing the Finals: X-Factors, Celtics Psychology, Exhuming Luka Skeletons, The Meaning of the Red Lobster BankruptcySubscribe at Greatest Of All Talk.2024-06-0520 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] All Eyes on Nuggets-Wolves Game 7From the May 17 Episode: All Eyes on Nuggets-Wolves Game 7, What We’ve Learned from Mavs-Thunder, A Wizards Announcement and Ingram TradesSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-05-1838 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] The NBA Lottery and a Nuggets ResurrectionFrom the May 13 Episode: The Nuggets are Resurrected, The Pacers Strike Back, Atlanta Wins the Saddest Lottery Subscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-05-1425 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Takeaways from Nuggets-Wolves Game 1From the May 6 Episode: The Cavs Prevail in a Slugfest, The Wolves Deliver in Denver, Michael Jordan and a Meeting of the Non-Compable CommitteeSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-05-0615 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Ranking Knicks Heroes and a Sixers AutopsyFrom the May 3 Episode: Jalen Brunson and Knicks Fan Ecstasy, The Future in Philadelphia, Responsible Parenting and the Milwaukee BucksSubscribe to Greatest of All Talk2024-05-0425 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] The End of an Era for Golden State?From the April 19th Episode: A Two Hour Playoff Preview: New York Prepares for Nic Batum, All Eyes on the Mavs, Nuggets-Lakers Chaos Theory, and More 2024-04-1923 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Jokic and Anthony Edwards in DenverFrom the April 12th Episode: Jokic Makes His MVP Statement, Jrue Holiday Re-Signs in Boston, Wemby or Your Franchise Player Subscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-04-1228 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Mikal Bridges and the 2024 DisappointmentsFrom the March 21 Episode: Mikal Bridges 12 Months Later, Defensive Player of the Year, The NBA’s Continued Adventures with Gambling2024-03-2130 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] The Lakers-Warriors Replay CatastropheFrom the March 19 episode: Warriors-Lakers as a Replay Tipping Point, Scouting the NCAA Tournament, Mavs/Bucks/Suns Thoughts Subscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-03-1919 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Paolo Banchero Near the End of Year TwoFrom the March 12th Episode: Is Paolo Him?, The NBA Appears to Be Enforcing the Rules Differently, Revisiting Jokic Takes Subscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-03-1221 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] The Celtics and Nuggets and Everybody ElseFrom the March 5th Episode: Celtics and Nuggets vs. the Field, Third Trimester Wembanyama, Joe Dumars Looks Into the Scoring BoomSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk2024-03-0529 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Choose Your GM AdventureFrom the February 27 Episode: Choose Your GM Adventure: Drafting Job Opportunities Among the 2024 Lottery TeamsSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-02-2718 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] All-Star Letdown and the NBA’s Transactional EraFrom the February 20 Episode: Another Existential Crisis at All-Star, Sights and Sounds from Indy, The Celtics are Making a DocumentarySubscribe at Greatest Of All Talk.2024-02-2015 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] A Word About the Too Small CelebrationFrom the February 6 Episode: Trading Trae Young, Salute to the Cavs, Jalen Brunson and the Greatest Knicks ListSubscribe at Greatest Of All Talk for full episodes.2024-02-1417 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Markkanen and Murray and the Knicks-Pistons TradeFrom the February 9 Episode: The Kobe Statue and Trade Deadline Winners and Losers Subscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-02-1024 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] The Hawks and the Trade DeadlineFrom the February 6 Episode: Trading Trae Young, Salute to the Cavs, Jalen Brunson and the Greatest Knicks ListSubscribe at Greatest Of All Talk.2024-02-0725 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Wolves All-Stars and Responding to @KingJamesFrom the February 2 Episode: Dame’s Return to Portland, The All-Star Reserves, LeBron’s Embiid Lecture and LeBron Trade Rumors2024-02-0332 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Embiid Ducks Jokic and Scoring Is Out of ControlFrom the January 29 Episode: Rivalry Week Ends Without Joel Embiid, The Scoring Explosion and What the NBA Can Do About It, Small Markets and Big Crustacean FactsSubscribe at Greatest Of All Talk to get full episodes twice a week.2024-01-3038 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] The 2024 All-Star StartersFrom the January 27 episode: All-Star Starters and Rivalry Week, Warriors and Lakers and Luka, Wembanyama at the Halfway MarkSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk2024-01-2732 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Griffin Out in Milwaukee and Scary Terry Headed to South BeachFrom the January 23rd Episode: Embiid and Sixers Possibilities, Live Reaction to the Bucks Upheaval, Big Night for KAT and Big Move for MiamiSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2024-01-2430 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Ayton Stranded in Portland and Sexton Revived in UtahFrom the January 19 Episode: Deandre Ayton and the Ice Storm, Hardy and Sexton Appreciation, Peak Jokic and Peak LeBron and Peyton WatsonSubscribe to Greatest of All Talk here.2024-01-2033 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] The Suns at the Halfway Mark and Ayton in PortlandFrom the January 13 episode: The Suns at the Halfway Mark, Entering the Darkness with the Trail Blazers, Knicks Curiosity and Supersonic FlightSubscribe at GreatestOfAllTalk.com.2024-01-1328 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Pacers, Steve Kerr, and Nikola JokicFrom the January 9 Episode: Michigan Wins a National Championship, The Clippers Look Incredible, News and Notes on Morant/Pacers/Kerr2024-01-1031 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Updates on the Pelicans and ThunderFrom the January 5 episode: Trouble in Paradise for Darvin Ham and the Lakers, Updates on the Pelicans and Thunder, Questions on Scoot/Wemby/JaquezSubscribe at GreatestOfAllTalk.com2024-01-0531 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Michigan Wins and the Knicks Trade for O.G. AnunobyFrom the January 3, 2024 Episode: What’s Next for the Knicks, Calls for Accountability in Toronto, Reliving Michigan Euphoria in PasadenaSubscribe at GreatestOfAllTalk.com2024-01-0327 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Curry, Christmas Games and KATFrom the December 22 Episode: GOAT Holiday Hoopla: Curry Heresy, KAT Vengeance, Boston Angst, Wizards Rage, and a Rose Bowl PreviewSubscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2023-12-2238 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Close Encounters with the PistonsFrom the December 18th Episode: The Steph Curry Streak, Ja Morant Prepares for a Return, The Pistons are an AbominationSubscribe at GreatestOfAllTalk.com2023-12-1912 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Draymond’s Suspension and the Wizards Leaving D.C.From the December 15th Episode: Raising Y-Guy Awareness, The Cavs and Bucks and Warriors, Reactions to the Wizards Plan to Leave DC2023-12-1555 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] The In-Season Tournament and a Top Five PickFrom the December 12th Episode: Closing the Book on the Hyphen, Bronny James and Cooper Flagg, A Parking Attendant Emails the Show. Subscribe at Greatest of All Talk.2023-12-1211 minGreatest Of All Talk[Preview] Tyrese Haliburton Makes His Arrival OfficialOn today’s show Andrew and Ben begin with LeBron looking dominant and scenes from the semifinals of the in-season tournament. Topics include: the scene in Vegas, what the games looked like on TV, schlitz vs. glitz for the final, and LeBron’s destiny on the Lakers. Then: If Tyrese Haliburton had a normal jumper, how different would his career be? Would you rather have him or SGA? At the end: Adrian Griffin inspires a tense postgame discussion, the latest twists in Zion’s frustrating career in New Orleans, a quiet number one pick crisis, and Ben prepares to fly th...2023-12-0920 minGreatest Of All TalkThe Magic are the Surprise of the Season, Takeaways from the Tournament Group Stage, Mark Cuban’s Weird Deal with the MavsOn today’s show Ben and Andrew begin with a long-awaited look to Orlando, where Paolo Banchero is beginning to look like a star, Jalen Suggs has been shot out of a cannon, and the Magic are looking like the biggest surprise of the season thus far. From there (30:00): The group stage of the in-season tournament, including updated thoughts on point differential ethics, a great slate of games on Tuesday, and demands for a walk of shame for Sharp. At the end (55:00): Notes on Rudy Gobert, Khris Middleton as the avatar of the Bucks, various theories on what might be...2023-12-011h 30Greatest Of All TalkEmergency Podcast: Giannis, Heat Twitter, Depraved Suns Decision Making, and More Winners and Losers from the Damian Lillard TradeOn today’s show Andrew and Ben rearrange their afternoons to process the news that the Giannis power play worked, the Heat are left with Kyle Lowry and Nikola Jovic, Joe Cronin got the last laugh but also got Deandre Ayton, the Suns plan to go to battle with Jusuf Nurkic, everyone in Toronto is off the table, Jrue Holiday is probably on the trade market now, and as of Wednesday afternoon Damian Lillard is a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. 2023-09-2856 minGreatest Of All TalkWelcome to the Greatest of All Talk Public FeedThis is a public version of the Greatest of All Talk podcast, a twice-weekly NBA show from Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver. To subscribe to the show, go to www.greatestofalltalk.com, where you can choose your subscription plan and sign-up to get access to every episode from Ben and Andrew. 2023-09-2801 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) What's Next in Boston and Los Angeles, The Nuggets vs. the National Media, Blazers Trade Choose Your AdventureOn today’s show Andrew and Ben begin with more obstacles to Heat bandwagoning, Jamal Murray in the West, and the Celtics at rock bottom. Topics include (10:00): Quitting in Game 3, apportioning blame, questions about the stars, and the murky path in Boston moving forward. From there (45:00): Making sense of this Lakers season, Rui Hachimura as the belle of the ball, expensive decisions to come, and who would be less helpful between Draymond Green and Kyrie Irving. At the end (1:05:00): Mike Malone’s crusade for truth and integrity in NBA media, Jimmy Butler’s evolution, Portland offering a rebuilding shortcut to hal...2023-05-2315 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) The Heat Send the Celtics Back to Square One, Spurs Ecstasy and an Excruciating Wizards Story, What’s Next for the Hornets, Blazers and MagicOn today’s show Andrew and Ben begin on the streets of Denver with an explosive new report on the Colorado pro sports hierarchy. Then (10:00): The Heat have done it again, and so have the Celtics. Topics include: An emailer’s case for Miami as a genuine title threat, whether Jimmy Butler is now the coolest player in the NBA, Tatum’s relapse after Game 7, and Kyrie Irving’s parting gift to the Celtics. From there (40:00): Scenes from Chicago, where the Spurs struck gold and Ben watched inside the lottery room as the Blazers and Wizards struck out. At the end...2023-05-1926 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) What Would a Celtics Title Even Look Like?, Lakers-Warriors on the Way into the Weekend, The Suns on the BrinkOn today’s show Andrew and Ben begin with the MVP Rolex James Harden gave to Joel Embiid this week, and then turn to the Celtics, a team that is a) currently favored to win the title, b) won by 34 points in Game 2, and c) regularly inspires livid emails from fans who have watched them make the same mistakes for five years now. From there (25:00): Why did the Sixers play Embiid in Game 2? What can they do going forward? And is Harden going to Houston this summer? Then (40:00): AD presents a problem the Warriors haven’t had to solve very...2023-05-0510 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) Beam Heartbreak and Steph Nirvana, Nuggets Give the Suns a Reality Check, Maybe the Heat Will Never Lose AgainOn today’s show Andrew and Ben begin with Steve Kerr’s press conference and some psychotherapy to determine whether Ben has taken Steph Curry for granted. Then (10:00): Everything that was amazing about Curry and Golden State in Game 7, Domantas Sabonis stock is down while Kevon Looney stock is soaring, respect to the Kings, a Kevin Huerter body double, and early thoughts on Warriors-Lakers. From there (55:00): The Nuggets looked fantastic in Game 1, some light Embiid trolling, a Jamal Murray compromise, and general Suns angst leads to the conclusion that Kevin Durant needs to take control. At the end (1:10:00): How to unde...2023-05-0116 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) Giannis Inc. Encounters Unexpected Economic Headwinds, Ominous Bucks Questions, Jimmy Butler Jimmy Butler Jimmy ButlerOn today’s show Andrew and Ben come together for an entire episode addressing shareholders, haters, and people from 2011 who disputed that momentum and the clutch gene are real. The Heat beat the Bucks in 5 games—what does it mean for Giannis? Will Bud make it through the week? What can the Bucks actually do with the roster this summer? And if Giannis wins another championship, will it happen in Milwaukee? Plus: Barely coherent thoughts on everything Jimmy Butler did in Games 4 and 5. 2023-04-2821 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) The Injury Gods Come for Warriors-Kings, Diverging Stories for the Knicks and Cavs, Blockbuster Trade Buyer’s RemorseOn today’s show Andrew and Ben begin with questions about the Grizzlies and their continued affronts to basketball decency. Then (8:00): Warriors-Kings as the bright spot of the first round, the De’Aaron Fox injury as a major bummer, and the Round One All-Disappointment Team. From there (35:00): The Knicks are passing every test, the Cavs are spiraling, and last summer’s trades in Cleveland, Atlanta, and Minnesota. At the end (60:00): “The league is better when the Knicks are good,” Giannis and Embiid uncertainty clouds the picture in the East, and Anthony Edwards and Nickeil Alexander-Walker help the Wolves stave off a rock...2023-04-2516 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) The Warriors Have a History, Half a Billion Dollars in Clippers Dreams, Suns and Trae Young Stock Halfway Through Round 1On today’s show Andrew and Ben begin in Los Angeles with another round of Clippers heartbreak before turning their attention to the Bay and the state of Kings-Warriors. Topics include: Kevon Looney burnishing his legend all over again, the Kings looking overwhelmed by the moment, and and what the Draymond Green suspension might mean for the next few weeks and months. From there (40:00): Devin Booker is a full-fledged superstar, the rest of the Suns are full of question marks, and the Trae Young take industry needs to recalibrate its baseline expectations. At the end (1:05:00): Horrible officiating in Nets-Sixers, an...2023-04-2216 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) Welcoming the Playoffs with a Cocky Clippers Fan, A Whole New Lakers Story, Close Encounters with the Beam TeamOn today’s show Andrew and Ben are celebrating a return to form for the Western Conference and recapping the opening weekend of the NBA Playoffs. First: Who was the best player of the the first two days? Then (20:00): One listener castigates both hosts for their playoff picks, while a second listener lays out the stakes for Team Golliver after the Suns looked surprisingly mortal in Game 1. From there (45:00): The born again Los Angeles Lakers, the feelin’ good power rankings, and searching for Grizz positives after Game 1 and another Ja Morant injury. At the end (60:00): Sidestepping the charge debates to ta...2023-04-1816 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) Freeze the West Where It Is Right Now, Best Surprises and Biggest Disappointments, Waiting for the NBA's Version of the Pitch ClockOn today's show Andrew and Ben begin with a new milestone for the Oracle from Oregon and a survey of the Western Conference. Topics include: The best possible version of the West playoff bracket, thoughts on Suns-Wolves Wednesday night, a Clippers hypothetical, and the Russell Westbrook Apology Form. From there (30:00): The best surprises and biggest disappointments of 2023, including the Kings, Celtics, Quin Snyder, Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, the Raptors, the Pelicans, and more. At the end (60:00): Why baseball’s introduction of the pitch clock should motivate the NBA on a variety of fronts, a new plan for the Wizards af...2023-03-3118 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) Embiid Ducks Jokic in Denver, The Optics of a Warriors/Lakers Finals Run, Luka and the Mavs Crashing and BurningOn today’s show Andrew and Ben begin with a Joel Embiid interview full of thinly veiled shots at Nikola Jokic and the subsequent news that Embiid would not be playing in Denver Monday night. From there (20:00): A programming note for the next month, and a question about the implications of a Warriors or Lakers run from the play-in round to the NBA Finals. Then (45:00): Extended thoughts on the spiraling Mavericks, the fuzzy logic of the Kyrie trade, and the future of Luka Doncic. At the end (1:10): A Jazz/Thunder tanking hypothetical, a postscript to the Brandon Miller discussion ea...2023-03-2810 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) Ja Morant is Suspended and Almost Ready to Return, Celtics/Heat/Bucks Updates, Caitlin Clark Against the WorldOn today’s show Andrew and Ben begin with a variety of reactions to the news that Ja Morant has been suspended for 8 games without pay and could return as early as next week. From there (25:00): Celtics fans are restless and the Joe Mazzula honeymoon is over, stress testing the idea of the Heat as playoff spoilers, and with the Bucks looking like title favorites, Giannis Inc. files a form 8-K. At the end (55:00): Getting to know Caitlin Clark after Ben’s Washington Post feature, and a nod to the most unpopular U.S. President in history. 2023-03-1712 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) Steph’s Still Got It, Brandon Miller and Early Draft Takes Before the Tournament, Two Fan Karma Cautionary TalesOn today’s show Andrew and Ben begin with the Warriors, as Steph Curry reminds everyone that he’s still elite, Andrew Wiggins remains out indefinitely, and the rest of the roster struggles to find its footing before the playoffs. Then (14:00): The concerning and embarrassing comments in which Giannis expressed admiration for Duke basketball, prepping for the NCAA tournament with a closer look at Brandon Miller, and the checkered history of number one picks drafted in the past 10 years. At the end (45:00): Searching for American MVP candidates under the age of 30, whether the Lakers can make a run with heal...2023-03-1413 minGreatest Of All Talk(Preview) The Knicks and a Lifetime of Julius Randle Confusion, Fred VanVleet has Thoughts on Officiating, TOILETS!On today's show Andrew and Ben begin with a TikTok epiphany and then, at long last, a segment dedicated to New York Knicks. Topics include: Josh Hart mea culpas, Jalen Brunson looking incredible, years of peaks and valleys for Julius Randle, a word of caution to Hawks fans, and early thoughts on the shape of a Knicks-Cavs first round series. From there (40:00): Reactions to the Durant ankle injury, a vision for KD’s next trade demand, and a request to listeners for custom-made Kyrie content. Then (55:00): Fred VanVleet’s comments on officiating, a Raptors fan on his team’s incess...2023-03-1013 minGreatest Of All TalkBest of the GOAT: Warriors win 2022 titleOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver close out 2022 by digging into the Greatest Of All Talk archives to remember the Golden State Warriors' title. This episode originally aired on June 17 and was taped in the hours after the Warriors eliminated the Boston Celtics in six games. Topics include: Peak Stephen Curry, Draymond Green resurrected, Celtics takes revisited, and a somber autopsy for Boston. Note: Andrew and Ben will be back with a new episode to open 2023 next week. 2022-12-291h 41
Legends Of SportBubbleball with Ben GolliverAndy chats with NBA writer/author Ben Golliver about his new book Bubbleball: The NBA's Fight To Save A Season. Andy & Ben recap their unique journey through the NBA Bubble, sharing stories about the experience in what Ben calls, "An incredible Public Health story, an incredible Business story, & an incredible Basketball story". Andy & Ben discuss the NBA’s decision to shut down the season in March, the difficult decisions behind attempting the bubble, the many surprises they both encountered, covering topics outside of basketball, the most memorable moments on the court, and the genesis of his new book!2022-07-0548 minGreatest Of All TalkDebating Imminent Superteam Extinction, Lakers Dysfunction Hits a New Season High, A Word about NerdsOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver take an extended look at the state of the superteam era in the NBA. As the Nets, Lakers and Clippers are mired in turmoil, are the blueprints of the past decade becoming obsolete? Which factors are driving the changes we've seen, and which aspects of the league will never actually change? From there (38:00): Talkin' Lakers! Rambis is thriving, while Pelinka's "We're not firing Frank Vogel" t-shirt is prompting a lot of questions already answered by his shirt. At the end (55:00): Embiid and Jokic go for 99 points in one night, spotlighting a...2022-01-2110 minGreatest Of All TalkChoosing Our Western Conference All-Stars, KD and Draymond Injured, Cavs Hit the OverOn today’s show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver are choosing the Western Conference All-Star team. Plus: Injuries to Draymond and KD, the Raptors surging, the Bucks struggling, the Cavs win their 27th game of the season, and a listener understands why Ben is loyalty to PCs.*** Note: This is a preview of the podcast. To download the full episode, subscribe to the show and receive two new podcasts per week: goat.supportingcast.fm.2022-01-1811 minGreatest Of All TalkA Post-Blowout Bulls Check-In, The Jazz Look Appalling without Gobert, Slowly But Surely Becoming a Grizzlies PodcastOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver begin by mourning the death of a trusty laptop before shifting to the state of the Chicago Bulls. Is this team a cute story hiding in a contender's clothing? And what to make of that Jerami Grant idea? From there (20:00): Talkin' Jazz! Rudy Gobert was out of the lineup and Utah looked like a lottery team. What does it mean? At the end (40:00): Trae Young and the Hawks continue their season-long descent, a funeral for Cam Reddish takes of yore, many different thoughts on the Grizzlies, and Devin Booker vs. the...2022-01-1518 minGreatest Of All TalkKlay's Return and Warriors-Bucks, Sizing Up the Post-Rubio Cavs, Amateur College Football TakesOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver are talking all things Klay Day, the prospect of a Bucks-Warriors Finals matchup, trusting Andrew Wiggins, and more. Then (35:00): Which all-star should represent Cleveland in 2022, and the prospects for the Cavs after the Rubio injury. At the end (50:00): Choosing history's greatest defenders, refuting Draymond takes and celebrating his strange career, and a few hard-hitting thoughts on the college football landscape after Georgia's upset over Coach Saban on Monday night.*** Note: This is a preview of the podcast. To download the full episode, subscribe to the show...2022-01-1218 minGreatest Of All TalkNew Coach Power Rankings, What the Hell Happened to the Hawks, Misty-Eyed Klay TakesOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver begin with the league's newest coaching hires, all of whom are in the midst of tumultuous debut seasons. Which of these coaches is most miserable? Then (10:00): A Jaylen Brown Hawks trade idea sparks renewed Celtics rubbernecking and a few updated thoughts on the Jaylen/Jayson paradox. From there (20:00): A closer look at the Hawks and their descent from the Eastern Conference Finals to 12th place in the East. At the end (35:00): Fixing the All-Star voting process with a 23 year-old intern, the correct starting lineup for the East, a quietly resurgent Lakers...2022-01-0920 minGreatest Of All TalkKyrie and the Outlook in Brooklyn, Raising Raptors Awareness, Ja Believers Rejoice as the Grizzlies Go MainstreamOn today’s show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver begin with an update on health and safety protocols before turning to Kyrie’s return in Brooklyn and the outlook for the Nets. Then (25:00): Some love for the Raptors as the team gets healthy and the future gets interesting. From there (35:00): Lots of thoughts on Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, including everything that makes him special, a few lingering questions and concerns, and Desmond Bane’s emergence as a sidekick this season. At the end (55:00): An update on the state of the West, a dispatch from the Only Franz section of the...2022-01-0721 minGreatest Of All TalkBucks-Nets, BOOKS and So Much More: Reliving Our Favorite Moments of 2021On today’s show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver begin with a thank you to goats all over the world and then talk through their favorite moments and memories from 2021. Topics include: Russell Westbrook in Game 4 of Wizards-Sixers, the Fonz photoshoot, and Bucks-Nets in all its glory. Then (20:00): The play-in round, eerie scenes at the Mohegan Sun, Clippers-Mavs and all its attendant delirium, and remembering Kyle Singler aka the Bird of South Medford. At the end (50:00): Celebrating two different books, reliving the Finals and all the Giannis afterglow, KD at the Tokyo Olympics, and a Patty Mills anecdote to ta...2021-12-3116 minGreatest Of All TalkThe Year of Daily Lakers Arguments, Giannis on Christmas Day, Holiday News and NotesOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver begin by checking on the state of the Lakers as the internet continues its season-long argument about a team that made some pretty obvious errors and has almost no room to maneuver from here. Then (16:00): Celebrating the statement Giannis made on Christmas Day, the Celtics snatch demoralizing defeat from the jaws of good vibes victory, takeaways from Suns-Warriors, and continuing the conversation about Jonathan Kuminga. At the end (40:00): A tip of the cap to the New Orleans Pelicans, Stan Van Gundy enters Rex Chapman territory, the Knicks Christmas set-up was blasphemous...2021-12-2820 minGreatest Of All TalkA Christmas Game of Start-Bench-Cut: Generic Jazz Praise, The Second Tier of this Rookie Class, and MoreOn today’s episode Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver begin with a few updates on the NBA in the age of omicron and what might be the unboxing event of the year. Then (8:00): Celebrating actual basketball with a holiday edition of start-bench-cut. Topics include: Viewing priorities for Christmas Day in the NBA, the Jazz as title contenders, generic discussion of the value of the midrange, Jonathan Kuminga vs. Franz Wagner vs. Josh Giddey, Zach LaVine vs. the NBA’s geriatric millennials, and the better stock to short between Philly, Brooklyn, and LA through the end of the 2020s. At the...2021-12-2420 min
Greatest Of All TalkEarly Season Don't Panic Watch, Our First Annual Role Player Roll Call, Basking in the Diminishing Returns of Foul BaitingOn today’s show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver begin with a cross-examination concerning the Milwaukee Bucks and a letter to the editor about the Washington Wizards. Then (15:00): An extended discussion of enjoyable role players, including favorite designated shooters, havoc wreakers, players who are just helpful as hell, fun young guys, and wily veterans. At the end (55:00): A new era of honest basketball in which where grifters are floundering, Kings-Mavs on a Sunday afternoon, and brainstorming luxury Halloween accessories for 2022.This is a free preview. To subscribe and receive full episodes twice per week, click here: goat.sup...2021-11-0315 min
Greatest Of All TalkFirst Week Review: Knicks, Mavs, Celtics, An Emergency Evan Mobley Bulletin, Howling About the WolvesOn today’s show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver begin with instant reactions to the thrilling end of Knicks-Bulls in Chicago. Then: the biggest surprises of the first week, including extended thoughts on the Knicks, Josh Giddey, the Lakers costing our producer money, the Mavs, the Celtics, and more. From there (40:00): A warning to Lakers fans, Wizards euphoria, and lots of Cavs-Clippers thoughts and Evan Mobley hyperbole. At the end (1:15): Talking about the Minnesota Timberwolves. Is a low shooting percentage a sign of good basketball character?This is a free preview. To subscribe and re...2021-10-2915 minGreatest Of All TalkGiannis is an NBA Champion, Milwaukee Wins Its First Title in 50 Years, The Suns Finally Burn OutOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver record late-night in the aftermath of 50 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 blocks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and an NBA Championship for the Milwaukee Bucks. Topics include: What Game 6 means for Giannis, delirium in Milwaukee (and Tokyo, and D.C.), watching history in real time, and an urgent update on the Playoff Bracket Challenge. Then (18:00): How the Suns came undone, questions about Chris Paul, and Games 4-6 for BOOK. From there (30:00): A Suns fan shows Giannis love, Milwaukee’s path through the playoffs, and a discussion of Giannis and his peculiar standing among his peers. At...2021-07-211h 33
Greatest Of All TalkEmergency Pod: KD Gets Legendary in Brooklyn and the Rest of the NBA Goes Crazy the Next DayOn today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver convene for an emergency episode to discuss everything that Kevin Durant did in Game 5, the body blows and/or cyber bullying sustained by Giannis Inc. and the Bucks, and the possibilities for the series moving forward. From there (35:00): The rest of the NBA also made sure that an emergency episode was imperative. Topics include: Haralabob emerging victorious in Dallas, the Kawhi Leonard injury and a dystopian Clippers scenario next year, LeBron James has some thoughts on the NBA schedule, Scott Brooks and Stan Van Gundy out in D.C. and New Or...2021-06-161h 29