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Hird It Here NBA PodcastIs the G League Ignite a Failure?Adam Silver made some slightly surprising comments a couple weeks ago regarding the current state of the G League Ignite program, and prospect development overall. I go over some of the ramifications of his comments, and tried to fairly judge whether the G League Ignite program has been more or less successful at preparing its prospects for the NBA. I compare to situations like the NBL's Next Stars program, OTE, Prep School, and prospects like Darius Garland and Michael Porter Jr. who missed their year of college before going pro.
Overall, do I think...
2024-03-1558 minHird It Here NBA PodcastSidy Cissoko + Spurs PropagandaHey folks! Today I was lucky enough to have TWO phenomenal guests to talk about the San Antonio Spurs draft - Evan Townsend (@EvanTownsend_) and Mike Garcia (@CanyonDriver)!
We mostly talked about Alamo City's other new Frenchman, Sidy Cissoko, as well as little time on Wembanyama, the Leonard Miller trade, and a couple minutes on Sir'Jabari Rice and the three Exhibit-10 players signed thus far (Charles Bediako, Seth Millner, and Logan Johnson).
Thanks again to Mike and Evan for taking the time to record! Apologies in advance but I...
2023-06-2325 minHird It Here NBA PodcastVictor Wembanyama's Path to Greatness w/ Evan TownsendHey folks - Evan Townsend (contributor to Project Spurs and kindly cult leader of Spurs Twitter Spaces) was kind enough to join me to talk about the future face of the Spurs franchise, Victor Wembanyama. We talked a little bit about guys like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Ralph Sampson, and Rik Smits as comparisons for the specific skills Wemby has flashed thus far, but mostly just talked about the greatness of the French fellow that is soon to be kicking it in Bexar County!
I also wrote an article about Wemby and comparing parts of his...
2023-06-0758 minHird It Here NBA Podcast2023 NBA Draft: The TwentyThe Twenty is a concept I stole from John Hollinger and his concept that approximately 20 players in a given NBA Draft will make a significant impact in the league. The goal of The Twenty is pretty simple - identify the 20 players eligible for the 2023 NBA Draft that I am most confident will contribute to winning in the league. Now less than 20 days from the draft, there's very little room for movement within The Twenty - who makes the penultimate cut?
2023-06-0346 minHird It Here NBA PodcastKel'el Ware, Ryan Nembhard, Andrew Rohde | Transfer Portal SeriesHey folks! This is the third podcast on potential NBA prospects in the Transfer Portal, and today I talked about a couple of big-time names and one more under-the-radar prospect in Kel'el Ware (Oregon), Andrew Rohde (St. Thomas) and Ryan Nembhard (Creighton).
Hope y'all enjoy! As always, follow me on @HirdItHereHoops and subscribe to get all the latest episodes!
2023-04-1025 minHird It Here NBA PodcastTop 5 Superstars in the 2023 NBA DraftHey folks! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the Hird It Here NBA Podcast! On today's show, I talked about the five players in the 2023 NBA Draft most likely to turn into superstars - coincidentally, they are also the same top 5 on my current in-the-works big board!
The players are:
Victor Wembanyama
Scoot Henderson
Brandon Miller
Amen Thompson
Ausar Thompson
Hope y'all enjoy! Feel free to follow me on Twitter at @HirdItHereHoops, and make sure to subscribe to hear future episodes!
2023-04-081h 04Hird It Here NBA PodcastMore NBA Prospect in the Transfer PortalWhat's up everyone! Thanks for tuning into the Hird It Here Sports Podcast! Today I went over three more fascinating future NBA prospects that have officially entered the NCAAM Transfer Portal. Those players are:
-Jalen Cook (Tulane)
-MJ Rice (Kansas)
-Brandon Murray (Georgetown)
Enjoy!
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2023-03-3135 minHird It Here NBA PodcastNBA Prospects in the Sweet 16 - Day 1What's up folks! Talked on this episode about 3 of the 4 games from day one of the Sweet Sixteen (Sorry FAU and Tennessee)
Propsects covered:
Amari Bailey
Jaime Jaquez
Julian Strawther
Anton Watson
Drew Timme
Jordan Hawkins
Donovan Clingan
Adama Sanogo
Andre Jackson Jr
Nick Smith
Anthony Black
Ricky Council IV
Jordan Walsh
Markquis Nowell
Nae'Qwan Tomlin
Keyontae Johnson
2023-03-241h 00Hird It Here NBA Podcast2024 NBA Prospects in the Transfer PortalWhat's up y'all! Thanks for tuning in for another episode!
In this one, I break down the games and potential NBA futures of three high profile entrants of the Transfer Portal:
-Taran Armstrong (Cal Baptist)
-JJ Starling (Notre Dame -> Syracuse)
-Primo Spears (Georgetown)
Give it a listen and let me know what you think! You can find me on Twitter at @HirdItHereHoops
2023-03-2423 minHird It Here NBA PodcastMarch Madness - Cinderella PicksMarch Madness is upon us! The Round of 64 opens up on Thursday, and in the meantime I forecasted some of the potential Cinderella teams that have a chance to cause massive waves in the first round! Tune in as I discuss some of the least and most upset-laden seasons of recent vintage, and then dive into some of my favorite potential upsets:
#12 College of Charleston vs #5 San Diego State
#12 Oral Roberts vs #5 Duke
#12 Drake vs #5 Miami
#12 VCU vs #5 Saint Mary’s
#13 Furman vs #4 Virginia
#13 Iona vs #4 UConn...
2023-03-151h 16Hird It Here NBA PodcastNBA Draft Biggest SwingsHey folks! I decided to do a video version of the podcast for the first time, hope it looks alright! On this episode I broke down some of the biggest boom or bust prospects, guys that are considered upside swings by the NBA Draft community.
Guys discussed:
Amen Thompson
Ausar Thompson
GG Jackson
Cam Whitmore
You can find me on Twitter @HirdItHereHoops, and I'm planning to publish this to a YouTube channel with the same name. Hope y'all enjoy!
2023-03-1153 minHird It Here NBA Podcast2023 NBA Mock Draft v1.0 - Lottery PicksWelcome one, welcome all! In this episode I go over the lottery picks (#1-14) in the first iteration of my 2023 NBA Mock Draft!
Check out the full article here: 2023 NBA Mock Draft v1.0. Cooper Hird | Published Feb 19, 2023 | by Cooper H | Feb, 2023 | Medium
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Intro/Outro music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Please_Listen_Carefully)
2023-02-2052 minHird It Here NBA Podcast2023 NBA Draft Big Board v1.0 (#21-30)Welcome! Here I discuss the #21-30 prospects on the first iteration of my 2023 NBA Draft Big Board.
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Intro/Outro music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Please_Listen_Carefully)
2023-02-0856 minHird It Here NBA PodcastKyrie says Bye-rie BKN, Hello Dallas!!Kyrie has officially been traded to the Dallas Mavericks! What does this mean for the Mavericks, Kyrie, Luka, the Nets, KD? Listen to find out!
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Intro/Outro music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Please_Listen_Carefully)
2023-02-0626 minHird It Here NBA Podcast2023 NBA Draft Big Board v1.0 (#11-20)Welcome! Here I discuss the top ten prospects on the first iteration of my 2023 NBA Draft Big Board. Stay tuned for #21-30!
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Intro/Outro music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Please_Listen_Carefully)
2023-02-031h 20Hird It Here NBA Podcast2023 NBA Draft Big Board v1.0 (#1-10)Welcom! Here I discuss the top ten prospects on the first iteration of my 2023 NBA Draft Big Board. Stay tuned for #11-30!
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Intro/Outro music: Please Listen Carefully by Jahzzar (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/Please_Listen_Carefully)
2023-02-021h 05Hird It Here NBA Podcast3 Big Questions - Eastern Conference pt.1This obnoxiously long episode marks the long unawaited return of the Hird It Here Sports Podcast!! It's great to be back! This episode I ramble on about three big burning questions I have about Eastern Conference teams; this episode ran awfully long so I split it into just the teams I have projected to finish 10th - 15th in the East. If you value your time I do not recommend listening to this it is probably very bad but hey I had fun and that's what counts!
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Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentGreat Entertainers' Lives: A BBC biography collection by Francine Stock, Joan Bakewell, Matthew Parris, Humphrey CarpenterPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/527260 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Great Entertainers' Lives: A BBC biography collection Author: Francine Stock, Joan Bakewell, Matthew Parris, Humphrey Carpenter Narrator: Francine Stock, Julian Clary, Joan Bakewell, Mark Gatiss, Matthew Parris, Alan Davies, Fiona Shaw, Humphrey Carpenter Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 13 minutes Release date: August 5, 2021 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Well-known personalities pick their favourite entertainers for BBC Radio 4's Great Lives One of the BBC's most acclaimed programmes, Great Lives has been a regular Radio 4 fixture for 20 years, presented by Joan Bakewell, Humphrey Carpenter, Francine Stock and Matthew Parris. Every...
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KUCI: The Do Post35. NBA Finals: Lakers up 2-1!!!, Other NBA Issues - Cooper HirdCooper and I talk about the NBA Finals and the Lakers battling it out with the Heat. We also talk about other series in the playoffs and other NBA issues of concern including coaching fires and hires.
Follow me on Twitter: @AdamTranDo
Do Post Music: Red Paper Lanterns - Maybeshewill
2020-10-0600 minKUCI: The Do Post34. West Coast & Southern Fast Food, Clemson University Sports, Orlando NBA Bubble - Cooper HirdClemson University’s own Cooper Hird joins Do Post. We compare fast food differences between the west coast and east coast for the United States. Then we talk about college sports for UC Irvine and Clemson. We end with some Orlando Bubble basketball talk* and Zion Williamson praise from Cooper.
*this segment was recorded near the beginning of the Orlando bubble games
Twitter: Follow me @AdamTranDo
Do Post Music: Red Paper Lanterns - Maybeshewill
2020-09-0300 minHird It Here NBA PodcastZion Williamson Has ArrivedWhat's up y'all! I recorded a podcast on the NBA's newest superstar, Zion Williamson, and what he has shown through his first 12 games in the NBA. I break down the strengths and weaknesses of Zion's current game, and look at a few of his best games, and as well as which teammates have fit best with him thus far.
Hope y'all enjoy!
2020-02-2547 minHird It Here NBA PodcastDuke Prospect RundownWhat's up y'all! I recorded a podcast on the five(?) NBA caliber prospects on the Duke Blue Devils this year:
Vernon Carey
Matthew Hurt
Tre Jones
Cassius Stanley
& Wendell Moore
I went into detail on what each player's game looks like, some key stats for each guy, and a little insight into how I see each player's career going. I had the privilege of attending the Duke vs Clemson game where MY Tigers pulled off the upset, so I was able to get an in-person look at all of...
2020-01-291h 02Hird It Here NBA PodcastWHAT IF: Gordon Hayward Had Signed Elsewhere in 2017?Welcome in everyone! Glad to have you back! This episode, I launch into a new (potential) series I have been thinking about for a while - a "What If?" series. The idea is to hit on some of the biggest decisions made in NBA history, i.e. free agency choices, draft selections, trades, even rule implementations by the league office.
This episode, I wanted to explore the "What If" scenario that really prompted this concept over two years ago - what if Gordon Hayward hadn't signed with Boston? For this exercise, I decided not to simulate the i...
2020-01-181h 15Hird It Here NBA PodcastClemson vs. LSU ShowdownWhat's up y'all! Wanted to put out a podcast previewing the matchup tonight for the CFB National Championship trophy between LSU and Clemson. Hope y'all enjoy!
If you like what you hear, please leave a rating and/or a review, and be sure to subscribe for future episodes! Thanks again for tuning in!
Feel free to reach out to me on Twitter at @JoinTheHird
Music was taken from http://freemusicarchive.org
Intro/Outro: Jahzzar - Please Listen Carefully
Transition: 6th Sense - Too Complex Instrumental
2020-01-1358 minHird It Here NBA PodcastNBA Trade SZN pt5Welcome back y'all! I finally close out this little trade season series with my fifth part, this time focusing on the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Utah Jazz, and Toronto Raptors.
If you like what you hear, please leave a rating and/or a review, and be sure to subscribe for future episodes! Thanks again for tuning in!
Feel free to reach out to me on Twitter at @JoinTheHird
Music was taken from http://freemusicarchive.org
Intro/Outro: Jahzzar - Please Listen Carefully
Transition: 6th Sense...
2020-01-131h 27Hird It Here NBA PodcastNBA Trade SZN pt4Welcome back y'all! In this fourth episode in a row covering the NBA trade market, I hit on a couple of the more difficult to decipher teams on the trade market - the New Orleans Pelicans, a team trying to plan the next decade around a player who has yet to step on the court, and the Denver Nuggets, who seem a trade tarket lurking under the radar.
If you like what you hear, please leave a rating and/or a review, and be sure to subscribe for future episodes! Thanks again for tuning in!
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2020-01-071h 04Hird It Here NBA PodcastNBA Trade SZN pt.3Welcome back y'all! In this third episode in a row covering the NBA trade market, I hit on a few of the biggest potential candidates to make significant, team-altering trades this season - namely the LA Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers, and the LA Clippers.
If you like what you hear, please leave a rating and/or a review, and be sure to subscribe for future episodes! Thanks again for tuning in!
Feel free to reach out to me on Twitter at @JoinTheHird
Music was taken from http://freemusicarchive.org
2020-01-021h 36Hird It Here NBA PodcastNBA Trade SZN pt. 2Welcome back y'all!
In this second part of my initial NBA Trade Season series, I delve even deeper into the trade market that is beginning to open up this year, picking out a number of players I could see as potential trade pieces this season.
In this episode, I ended up spending (too) much of the time on Philly, a team I believe is going to be very active on the market this year. While most of the podcast focused on the 6ers, I thought it was really helpful to go in-depth on them, as it established the population of...
2019-12-311h 13Hird It Here NBA PodcastNBA Trade SZN pt. 1NBA Trade Season has officially begun! With the passing of December 15th a couple of weeks ago, NBA teams are now allowed to sign newly-acquired free agents from this past offseason. This date traditionally marks the opening of Trade SZN, which lasts until February 6th, prior to the All-Star game. In this first part, I discussed several of the teams I believe are unlikely or unwilling to make a significant trade this season, and then hit on the teams I considered "Actively Listening" on trade calls: Boston, Detroit, Cleveland, New York, Atlanta, Phoenix, and Minnesota.
This show...
2019-12-291h 19Hird It Here NBA PodcastNBA Christmas Day BonanzaWhat's up y'all! After a brief hiatus, the Hird It Here podcast has returned! This episode was spent discussing the Christmas Day games - BOS vs TOR, MIL vs PHI, GSW vs HOU, LAL vs LAC, and unfortunately NOLA vs DEN.
This was a particularly lengthy podcast, going a strong 90 minutes, but I do believe there were some worthwhile insights scattered throughout. Feel free to skip around as you see fit.
As always, please subscribe to listen to future shows, and leave a rating and/or review if you enjoyed the episode!
2019-12-261h 31Hird It Here NBA PodcastTua Tagovailoa InjuryHey y'all! This episode is on Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa who dislocated and fractured his hip after being tackled from behind in a game vs. Mississippi State. I discuss the play on which it happened, and bring on my dad, Dr. Barry Hird, to help go into further detail.
2019-11-2234 minHird It Here NBA PodcastNBA 2020 Draft Preview ft. Stone HansenWhat's up everyone!
Got a great episode for y'all today! Stone Hansen, who runs the mock draft at draftsite.com (and can be found on Twitter at @report_court) was kind enough to join me to discuss the 2020 draft, and his mock draft in particular. We recorded this on Friday (11/15), a day after the news broke that James Wiseman, #1 ranked recruit in the '19 HS class, will be sitting for Memphis going forward while NCAA investigations proceed. We discuss that whole saga, and then went over some of the guys in the top half...
2019-11-181h 02Hird It Here NBA PodcastNBA Hodgepodge, CHAvsNOLA, & Rookie Talk!What's up guys! We've got a great episode for you today, as we hit all around the NBA for some wide-ranging analysis!
First I talk about the Charlotte Hornets loss to the New Orleans Hornets which I was able to attend in Charlotte; I gave some personal insight as well as some evaluation of on the floor performances. (13:45-40:45)
Then I gloss over some of the big games from this weekend (40:45-59:10)
Finally, I do a breakdown on 3 of the rookies from the 2019 class that have been pleasantly surprising thus far in their c...
2019-11-131h 27Hird It Here NBA PodcastAdam Do on the L.A. LakersWhat's up y'all! I've got another great guest for y'all today - Adam Do of The Do Post (and a friend of mine from SBC '19) is making his second appearance to talk about his 4-1 hometown Lakers! We discuss the chemistry between AD and LeBron, the staunch Laker defense, how the rotation is playing out so far, and where we see this team after 82 games!
Hope y'all enjoy this episode! If you do, be sure to subscribe for more! Stay tuned!
2019-11-0447 minHird It Here NBA PodcastClemson Football w/ Grace Raynor of The AthleticWelcome back, y'all! I've got a phenomenal episode today! Yesterday I had the opportunity to talk with the lead expert on Clemson football at The Athletic, Grace Raynor! Grace writes frequently on Tigers football (several articles come out on The Athletic each week) and hosts The Athletic's official Clemson football podcast, Protect the Rock, alongside Nicole Auerbach! Grace is someone well-respected by her peers, and someone that players and coaches within Clemson always speak comfortably and rather candidly with, which speaks to her trustworthy nature.
In this podcast, we talk about two of her m...
2019-11-0151 minHird It Here NBA PodcastNCAA Statement on Monetization of Player LikenessWhat's up everyone! Got another great episode of the Hird It Here Podcast for ya! This time, I'm talking about the new statement by the NCAA regarding future policies to allow players to legally receive some sort of benefit for their "name, image, and likeness."
I dug into the release itself, as it contained a bulleted list of "guidelines and policies" the NCAA will use when structuring the rules and regulations of the future of amateur athletes. I then posed some of the biggest questions I had come up with both while reading and...
2019-10-3136 minHird It Here NBA PodcastSaturday Night Live Recap - 10/26It's not even sports this time!
I did a podcast going over this week's episode of SNL, hosted by Chicago's own Chance the Rapper! Had a lot of fun doing so, hope y'all enjoy change in subject matter. Watch for an episode on the NCAA's release on monetizing player likeness tomorrow!
If you enjoyed this episode, let me know! If you didn't, also let me know, but maybe in a smaller font!
2019-10-3044 minHird It Here NBA PodcastCFB Pod: Clemson vs. Boston CollegeWhat's up everyone? In this second Clemson football podcast, I cover the game this weekend versus Boston College. I went over the induction of Levon Kirkland into the Clemson Ring of Honor, and dove into the game. Clemson won in a decisive fashion, scoring 59 and holding BC to a single touchdown. I focused predominantly on the offensive resurgence of the Tigers in this matchup, and give some key takeaways at the end. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to check out the next episode!
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2019-10-2834 minHird It Here NBA PodcastNBA Opening Weekend RecapWe made it y'all! It's the opening week of the 2019-2020 NBA regular season! In this podcast, I recap the games this week (I recorded on Saturday, so games on Sat. are not covered - only Tuesday thru Friday) and go in-depth on the opening game of the week, the New Orleans Pelicans versus the Toronto Raptors! The Raptors won in OT, but it was a tight game throughout, and I was thoroughly impressed with both teams, though both still have clear questions to address as the season goes on. Hope y'all enjoy the show!
2019-10-2752 minHird It Here NBA PodcastClemson Football vs LOU, Zion Williamson InjuryWelcome Hird It Here listeners! Got a great episode on deck - this was recorded yesterday (Tuesday, Oct 22) so it does NOT cover the opening of the NBA regular season. Rather, I covered my alma mater Clemson as their football team took on the Louisville Cardinals this weekend; I went over that game, gave some key insights, and did a midseason review on my Tigers, determining which trends I expected and which have caught me off guard.
Also, I took a few minutes to talk about the incredibly unfortunate Zion Williamson injury. Zion reportedly...
2019-10-2359 minHird It Here NBA PodcastScouting Interview w/ Mike GribanovIn this severely overdue interview with Mike Gribanov of The Stepien, we cover a variety of scouting related topics, ranging from assembling a big board, to how we watch and evaluate the game, to noting trends and exceptions to the trends. Mike was very insightful, pulling from his past few years as an analyst as an NBA draft expert to paint a picture of the scouting process. We also talk about Mike's career path, and how he eventually ended up in the basketball field. Mike is a phenomenal listen, and can be heard every week at The Stephien Draft...
2019-10-191h 18Hird It Here NBA PodcastSharing the Floor with Dave DuFourWelcome y’all to another episode of the Hird It Here Sports podcast! I was lucky enough to have Dave DuFour of The Athletic (and more!) to talk about his journey in basketball and some random questions I lobbed his way. We spent some time talking about his experience with coaching and player development first in South Korea and later in Germany, the first NBA draft we remember following as a fan, and a section where I spring the impossible question of attempting to answer who will make it into next year’s Conference Semifinals in each conference - the Fina...
2019-09-1644 minHird It Here NBA PodcastRaptors Prospects Preview w/ Mike BossettiWelcome y'all! In today's episode, I am joined by RaptorsRapture.com writer and occasional Nylon Calculus contributor, as well as fellow SBC '19 alum, Mike Bossetti! We talked about the Raptors last season, talked individual prospects on and added to the roster, and did some general forecasting of how we expect this Toronto team to turn out in the long run! As always, leave a rating and review if you enjoyed the show, and reach out to me at @HirdItHere if you have any feedback!
2019-09-111h 20Hird It Here NBA Podcast2019 NBA Draft Grades pt3 #21-30Welcome back y’all! Dropping the third and final part of my ‘19 draft grades this Monday morning! I cover picks #21-30, meaning I finally get to lose my mind in a positive way over Brandon Clarke! Hope y’all enjoy this one, and look forward to a Raptors prospects podcast and our first ever college football podcast later this week! As always, reach out to me at @JoinTheHird with any feedback, and leave a rating and/or review if you enjoyed!
2019-09-0943 minHird It Here NBA Podcast2019 NBA Draft Grades pt. 2 #11-20What's up y'all! In today's episode, I went over the middle of the first round (picks 11-20) of the 2019 NBA Draft, and gave my grades for the value of each selection. This is the 2nd part of a 3 parter; the first episode came out a couple weeks ago, and the third part will be dropping on Monday. As always, hit me up with any feedback you may have - @JoinTheHird is my personal twitter, or the podcast twitter @HirdItHere
2019-09-0650 minHird It Here NBA PodcastLakers Season Preview w/ Adam DoThanks for checking out another episode of the Hird It Here Sports Podcast! Had the pleasure of recording with someone I met at the 2019 Sports Business Classroom in Las Vegas this summer, as well as a follow podcast host - be sure to check out his show The Do Post! (link below) Adam has also been following the Lakers very closely as a fan the past few years, so I wanted to bring him on the show to talk about the Lakers - since the Lakers don't have much of a young core (anymore) we instead talked about the...
2019-09-021h 22Hird It Here NBA PodcastNuggets Prospect Preview w/ Patrick ArsenaultRecorded a Denver Nuggets Prospect Preview with fellow Sports Business Classroom '19 alumnus, Patrick Arsenault! This was, in my humble opinion, our best podcast so far (sorry Lance, it's me not you!) I spent some time actually trimming down silences for this episode, it seemed to make a clear difference, so I plan to continue to do that for future episodes. As always, if you have any feedback, reach out to me on twitter at @HirdItHere or my personal twitter at @JoinTheHird, or leave a rating & review here if you enjoyed the show! Make sure to subscribe if you...
2019-08-311h 21Hird It Here NBA PodcastWarriors Preview Podcast w Lance SmithThird episode of our NBA Prospect Preview podcast! This time, we bring on Lance Smith @LanceSmithTPC to talk about his beloved Golden State Warriors! We end up bouncing around and hitting several Warrior related topics, with most of the focus on D'Angelo Russell and Kevon Looney, but plenty of more content mixed in. I had a lot of fun on this one, and I think we did a really good job covering all the guys Warriors fans should be excited about going forward! Please leave a rating and/or review if you enjoyed, and if you've got any feedback...
2019-08-291h 30Hird It Here NBA PodcastCeltics Prospects PreviewSecond episode in our Prospects Preview series! This time I'm hitting the Boston Celtics, who come into the '19-'20 season with a totally retooled roster and three new rookies to add to the young core. Apologies, the puppy dawg was restless once yet again for this recording, hopefully the sound quality is overall pretty solid.
Jayson Tatum (8:46)
Jaylen Brown (24:07)
Marcus Smart (40:36) --> This is the point where I say "I'm gonna breeze through the rest of these guys" and then went on to record for another 50 minutes lol
2019-08-271h 31Hird It Here NBA PodcastNBA ROTY Betting Odds pt. 2Second part of my show on the NBA's rookie of the year odds. Did some historical research on the award ranging back to '06-'07, so I discuss trends I noted and some of the more interesting ROTY cases. I then broke down the '19-'20 candidates for the award into three categories:
Bad Bets: guys I would avoid under almost any circumstances (last episode)
"Bet on your Guy": guys I am not particularly sold on myself, but that if you as the listener are more optimistic on, aren't unreasonable to put a bet down o...
2019-08-2654 minHird It Here NBA PodcastNBA ROTY Betting Odds pt. 1First part of my show on the NBA's rookie of the year odds. Did some historical research on the award ranging back to '06-'07, so I discuss trends I noted and some of the more interesting ROTY cases. I then broke down the '19-'20 candidates for the award into three categories:
Bad Bets: guys I would avoid under almost any circumstances (starts at 35:25)
"Bet on your Guy": guys I am not particularly sold on myself, but that if you as the listener are more optimistic on, aren't unreasonable to put a...
2019-08-2658 minHird It Here NBA PodcastAtlanta Prospects PreviewFirst of a new series where I'll be going over the young prospect cores for each team in the NBA. Touched on:
Trae Young
John Collins
Kevin Huerter
De'Andre Hunter
Cam Reddish
as well as some general discussion on how the team fits and works together.
Also, this is the first recording from the "new studio" (i.e. my parent's luxurious basement), as well as the first published under the Hird It Here brand! Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of that at the time, so we'll...
2019-08-251h 44Hird It Here NBA Podcast2019 NBA Draft Grades pt. 1, #1-10#1 - Zion W(4:44)#2 - Ja M(10:10)#3 - R.J. B(14:12)#4 - DeAndre H(19:54)#5 - Darius G(27:57)#6 - Jarrett C(33:02)#7 - Coby W(38:45)#8 - Jaxson H(41:19)#9 - Rui H(46:41)#10 - Cam R(52:52)
2019-08-221h 03Hird It Here NBA PodcastTy Jerome; Anthony Edwards; Jalen Johnson; Dennis Smith Jr.Second episode of the Scout's Honor NBA podcast!
2019-08-191h 40Hird It Here NBA PodcastCarsen Edwards; Cole Anthony; Cade Cunningham; Thon MakerFirst ever episode of the Scout's Honor NBA podcast, we discuss former Purdue star Carsen Edwards, UNC Fr Cole Anthony, Montverde Sr Cade Cunningham, and former Buck Thon Maker.
2019-07-3042 min