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FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#142 Warriors eliminated, Conference Finals & 2023 NBA draft lottery (Four-man weave + Marco - Lukas)It's a classic melding of minds as Sean and Dante of The Deep Two NBA Podcast join Marco and Alessio to discuss the beginning of the 2023 NBA Conference Finals. First, we gloat a little bit at Golden State fan Sean's unbelievable confidence that his Warriors would make the CFs, before looking at what the Warriors should do moving forward to keep their dynasty alive. Then, a look at the first two games of the round: Miami look legit in a professional dispatchment of the Boston Celtics, and the Lakers poured everything into Game 1 but just came short of beating...2023-05-181h 05FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#134 WNBL finals, Maley vs Bogut & West play-in pictureThe 2023 WNBL season is coming to a close, and Lukas and Marco have been forefront at the action in the series between Melbourne Boomers and Southside Flyers. The boys discuss Melbourne's blowout win in Game 2 and what the Flyers have to do to turn things around for Game 3. Then, Australia's biggest idiot Andrew Bogut has spewed some inane opinion about trans people, engaging in a war of words with Opals legend Anneli Maley on Instagram. We discuss why Bogut is such a bigot and what a shame he's who people think of when they think of Australian basketball. Finally...2023-03-141h 05FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#133 Ja in trouble, 2023 WNBL awards & the MVP "discussion"It's a jam-packed episode for Lukas and Marco taking you around the league – and the world! First off the bat: young star Ja Morant is in a world of trouble after a questionable string of behaviour – why on Earth would one of the league's most recognisable names do that, and how do he and the Grizzlies turn the situation around? Fellow troubled star player Liz Cambage has signed in the Israeli basketball league after a prolonged absence from basketball (and the limelight). The 2023 WNBL regular season comes to a close and there's some strong names among the season award winn...2023-03-0753 minFIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#132 Dame drops 71, LAC/SAC & future league trendsIt's been a week of flamethrower offence in the NBA, with Damian Lillard dropping 71 points on the air-tight defence of the Houston Rockets, and the Clippers and the Kings trading blows for the second-higest combined score in league history. Lukas and Marco break down these two games and how they might be indicators for how league offences will trend in the future, and how defences will adjust to counteract it. Plus: a look at the 2004 expansion draft and what LeBron's latest injury means for the surging Los Angeles Lakers.2023-02-2850 minFIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#131 Mabrey to CHI, Taurasi/Griner re-sign & 2023 All-Star thoughtsThe 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend has been and gone, and Lukas and Marco are once again not too impressed, talking through the surprising highs of the Dunk Contest and the unsurprising lows of the game itself. Then, more WNBA free agency talk! Does Marina Mabrey's move to Chicago strengthen the Sky enough for them to contend? The gang is back together in Phoenix, but how good will Diana Taurasi be in year 19 and how will Brittney Griner return to playing professional basketball? Plus, two Australians in Anneli Maley and Jade Melbourne get their shot in the W, and Marco forgets...2023-02-2143 minFIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#130 2023 NBA trade deadline: whose window is open?The 2023 NBA trade deadline has been and gone, and may have been one of the most seismic yet. With Lukas giving his immediate reaction to the deals over on The Deep Two NBA Podcast, he and Marco instead look at how each move has opened, closed, extended or shortened each NBA team's championship window. The move for Kevin Durant puts the Suns in immediate championship contention, but for how long? The Nets have every pick and roleplayer under the sun (ha), but how do they leverage that into a contending team? Was Jakob Poetl a mistake? How much does...2023-02-141h 02FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#129 Kyrie to DAL, Breanna Stewart to NYL & WNBA free agency continuedJust two days after requesting a trade, Kyrie Irving has found himself moved away from the Brooklyn Nets to join Luka Doncic with the Dallas Mavericks as part of a deal that sees Spencer Dinwiddie and Dorian Finney-Smith join Brooklyn. Lukas and Marco discuss the fit for both sides, how far this Nets team can go with a new band of roleplayers, and the deal-with-the-devil you make when you hire Kyrie Irving. Then, it's back to the W for another round of free agency movies. Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot round out the super team in New York, Australian...2023-02-0749 minFIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#128 Candace Parker to LVA, 2023 WNBA free agency & NBA trade deadline rumoursIt's a bumper time of year, with one of the most active WNBA free agencies in recent memory coinciding with the looming NBA tradeline. Lukas and Marco look at some of the first big moves, including Candace Parker's league-breaking signing with the Las Vegas Aces, then look ahead to some of the potential destinations for players like Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot. Then, the boys discuss some of the trade packages that NBA teams looking to buy at the deadline could put up.2023-01-3156 minFIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#126 Jonquel Jones to NYL & 2023 NBA All-Star picksThe first drop in the WNBA free agency bucket has landed, kickstarting a preseason that will shake up the league! But first, Marco and Lukas talk about how they would shake up their neighbourhood in a "The Purge"/"Groundhog Day"-type situation. Then, Jonquel Jones' not-so-shock move to the New York Liberty makes the Liberty immediate contenders, especially if they can land Breanna Stewart in free agency, but does it spell the end for this Connecticut Sun dynasty or another shot with a more-aligned roster? Finally, with the 2023 NBA All Star Weekend sort of around the corner the boys...2023-01-171h 00FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#125 Heaves, 76ers, Nets, Lakers & the JVG BowlIt's time for some more serious basketball talk, but of course a bit of silliness to start the episode: Lukas and Marco open with a nice discussion of who is leading the league in heaves and heaves made. Then, a look at some of the classic teams who are flying a bit under the radar. The Philadelphia 76ers are putting together a nice run of form behind an MVP calibre season from Joel Embiid (again), but is it enough to beat the best in the playoffs? The Brooklyn Nets are the league's best since sacking Steve Nash, but can...2023-01-1051 minFIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#124 Silly season, MVP candidates & a great time to be a basketball fanThe boys have had a trying late December/early January and so are a bit worse for wear on the mic this week (Marco tested positive for COVID about an hour after recording). They go through all the stellar performances from the NBA's greatest in recent weeks, including Donovan Mitchell's 71 points against Chicago and Luka Doncic's 60 point-21 rebound tripe double. Then, the league's cup runneth over with MVP-worthy players and an examination of the 2005-06 NBA season as things get a bit less lucid.2023-01-0345 minFIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#123 A Very JVG Christmas (Four-man weave + Marco - Dante)It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Sean Carroll of The Deep Two and friend of the pod Alessio Conte join the boys around the open fire to celebrate the holiday season, starting with the the culmination of the miniseries between the Phoenix Suns and the New Orleans Pelicans and Devin Booker's 58 point haul. Then, it's time for a look at the boys' Christmas wishlists. There's something from Marco for Devonte' Graham, something from Sean for James Wiseman, and something from Lukas for Deni Avdija – but why on Earth does naughty Alessio want the Sacramento Kings to go on...2022-12-201h 10FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#122 Griner home, Zion windmill & Kuzma trade talksAfter ten months in detention, Brittney Griner has finally been released from Russian custody and returned home to the US. Lukas and Marco talk the final deal, put the issue to bed and discuss a possible WNBA comeback. The NBA has made the odd decision that nobody asked for to name its end-of-season awards after various players – why? Zion pisses of the Suns with a late game windmill – we take a look at the seven-game winning streak that saw the New Orleans Pelicans fly to the top of the West. And finally Kyle Kuzma wants out in Washington, so we t...2022-12-151h 00FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#121 The Third Seasonal contenders, pretenders, emerging, rebuilding & limboIt's that wonderful time of the year! Marco and Lukas sit down for the better part of two hours and nut out which tier each of the NBA's 30 teams sits in: contenders, pretenders, emerging, rebuilding and limbo. Which teams are ready for a championship? Which teams think they're ready, but really aren't? Which teams might be ready in five years? Ten years? Which teams have no idea?2022-12-061h 43FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#120 Griner, Giannis vs ladder, Wizards & Pelicans check-inAfter what felt like some positive signs, the situation with Brittney Griner has faded from prominence as she's finally transferred to a penal colony to begin her nine-and-a-half year sentence in Russia. Lukas and Marco check in on why there hasn't been any movement on the situation and why the proposed prisoner swap hasn't eventuated. Then, the matchup of the century – Giannis versus a ladder. The boys look at another added bit of entertainment in the NBA. And finally, it's been a while since the home teams of this podcast were checked in on, so the 10-7 Washington Wizards an...2022-11-221h 05FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#119 GTA vs. KPJ & Jae Crowder destinationsJose Alvarado stole the league's heart (and the ball teehee) with his backcourt steal move during the 2021-22 regular season and the New Orleans Pelicans' first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns. But has he gone too far? Marco and Lukas discuss GTA's late game move on Kevin Porter Jr and the pair's subsequent ejection, and take a look at where the Houston Rockets are going this season with an explosive but immature backcourt helmed by KPJ and Jalen Green. Then, Phoenix is looking for destinations for Jae Crowder: the boys talk through a couple possible scenarios, including an...2022-11-1552 minFIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#118 Ime Udoka, Brooklyn Nets, Kawhi Leonard & WNBL opening weekThe situation in Brooklyn is doing everything it can to get worse and worse by the day. Concurrently with Kyrie Irving's anti-Semitic remarks and suspension, the Nets have fired coach Steve Nash and indicated they'll pursue Ime Udoka – the same coach suspended for a season for improper conduct by the Boston Celtics. Lukas and Marco take a look at the broader picture in Brooklyn, the decisions that led to this situation, Ben Simmons' play in the early season and what can be done next to pull them out of the mire. Then, Kawhi Leonard is back out "indefinitely" as th...2022-11-0959 minFIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#117 Early results of the Mitchell/Gobert trades & Myles Turner to LALThe boys are a teeeeeny bit hungover this week but where there's a will, there's a way, and also an hour of up-to-the-minute basketball talk. Lukas and Marco take a look at the three teams involved in the trades for Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell and how they're faring in the early weeks of the season. Is the Utah Jazz's success real, and could it be getting in the way of a true rebuild? How have the Cleveland Cavaliers meshed so easily, and what will they look like when Darius Garland returns? And can the Minnesota Timberwolves make their...2022-11-011h 01FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#116 Way-too-early hot takes 2022-23 edition w/ Angus RyanIt's a great time to be a basketball fan, mostly because the JVG NBA Tribute Show is cycling through its beloved yearly episodes. Angus Ryan joins Lukas and Marco once again to go through their way-too-early hot takes and overreactions to the nascent 2022-23 NBA season. There's a lot of the league-best Utah Jazz, a couple of All-Star and MVP predictions and Angus's patented superstar season averages prediction.2022-10-2648 minFIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#115 2022-23 playoff locks, drops & mishmashWe're baaaaaack! Lukas and Marco return from a brief hiatus to bring you their favourite pre-season segment, their classic spin on the over/under format that they invented way before the play-in. The boys talk you through their 7 locks for the playoffs in the each conference, the 4 teams they're sure will finish bottom and the 4 in between that will fight for play-in contention – and relevancy.2022-10-181h 11FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#113 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup (part one)The 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup has come to a close, and while another gold medal for USA was to be expected it was still a great tournament and showcase for women's basketball. Marco and Lukas have been up in Sydney covering the cup, the latter more closely than the former, and drop in here with a quick check in on the morning of the cup's semi-final games of Australia v China and USA v Canada. Lukas talks about his experience courtside in the media pack, interviewing the stars of the tournament and his read on the games that...2022-10-0329 minFIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#112 2022 WNBA Finals (part two) + bragging, Doc, Sarver & UdokaThe Las Vegas Aces are 2022 WNBA champions, closing out their series against the Conneticut Sun in four games in style. Marco and Lukas have a lot to be happy about this week, so they take you through their exploits, from futsal to birthdays, before recapping the final two games of the finals. Then, the men of the NBA are up to no good once again. We talk through the Robert Sarver debacle and sale of the Phoenix Sun, Ime Udoka's one-year suspension and Doc Rivers' cheeky Twitter likes.2022-09-231h 07FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#111 2022 WNBA Finals (part one)The WNBA Finals are here! After a historic series against the Seattle Storm, the Las Vegas Aces enter the series all guns firing, while the Conneticut Sun maintain their dogged approach from their gruelling five-game win over the reigning champion Chicago Sky. Marco and Lukas discuss the Sun's tough defence in Game 1, the Aces' late game turnaround and their cruising domination in Game 2. Also, Lukas introduces a new segment: People, Dream and Insitution.2022-09-1449 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#110 Donovan Mitchell trade & LVA-SEA Game 3Finally, some NBA news! Marco and Lukas come together to discuss Donovan Mitchell's trade to Cleveland – how the young star will fit on the Cavaliers, where the Eastern Conference team tops out and what the future looks like for the Utah Jazz with two five-pick hauls under their belt and players still to sell. Then, the most exciting playoff game of the year: the boys recap Game 3 of the WNBA semi-final series between Las Vegas and Seattle, including the six plays in 11 seconds, Sue Bird's insane late game three and Jackie Young's clutch bucket to send it to OT.2022-09-061h 05
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#108 2022 WNBA awards & first-round reviewThe 2022 WNBA playoffs are well under way, with two first-round series in the books and two decisive Game 3s to come. Lukas and Marco talk through the first few games of the playoffs: the Aces' dominant win against a plucky Mercury, the Storm's well-fought sweep of the Mystics, Liberty's upset win over the Sky in Game 1 and the back-and-forth between the Sun and the Wings. Plus, the boys give their pick for the WNBA end of season awards AKA whose dominant big gets MVP and DPOY?2022-08-231h 13
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#107 2022 WNBA playoff previewThe WNBA playoffs are here and there's no better time to be watching women's basketball. Lukas and Marco talk through the first round matchups and a little bit beyond at how these playoffs might shape up. Can the Liberty take a game from the reigning champion Sky? Are the Wings just the team to upset the high-expectation Sun? Who will come out on top between Breanna Stewart and Elena Delle Donne? And what last hurrah can this crumbling Mercury team put up against the league best Aces?2022-08-1640 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#106 The Caron Butler RuleOh it's the off-season alright! Marco and Lukas scrape the bottom of the barrell and talk about some of the most famous NBA rules named after players, whether created to limit their game-breaking impact or to stop them from chewing plastic straws during games. Also, an eventful watching of The Hateful Eight, Dejounte Murray's childish antics since his trade to the Atlanta Hawks and Kevin Durant pulls yet another ultimatum on the Brooklyn Nets.2022-08-091h 04
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#103 Ayton contract & preseason vibe check (Four-man weave + Marco)The 4MW+M gets together on the JVG feed to celebrate 100ish episodes of the show (and exactly 100 since their inaugural guest spot!). The Deep Two NBA Podcast's Sean Carroll and Dante Boffa and The Deep Two contributor and friend of the pod Alessio Conte join Marco and Lukas to discuss Deandre Ayton's new contract with Phoenix and check in on how they're feeling about their respective teams. Things get out of hand pretty quickly and surprise guest Monty joins halfway through. This one's a barrel of monkeys for real.2022-07-191h 17
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#102 Summer League, WNBA All-Star & playoff pictureThe 2022 NBA Summer League (sponsored by the video game) is in full swing but the rose-tinted glasses have come off as fast as ever. Lukas and Marco talk through how some of the bigger names are doing and lay out their gripes with the format. On the other side of the coin, the 2022 WNBA All-Star Weekend has just come to a close, capped by a massive All-Star game that farewelled Sue Bird and Sylvia Fowles and showcased a league-wide display of solidarity with Brittney Griner. The boys then talk through how the league is sitting coming out of the All-Star...2022-07-1250 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#101 Griner trial, Durant, Gobert & more 2022 free agencySome more sombre reporting to start this episode: Marco and Lukas talk through the beginning of Brittney Griner's trial in Russia and the various reactions to it across the Internet, as well as touch on the assault charges laid against Nick Kyrgios. Then, some reactions to some stale NBA news and transactions. What Kevin Durant trade scenarios are the most likely to happen, and what does each team look like post-trade? Can Karl-Anthony Towns make it work with his new Minnesota Timberwolves' frontcourt partner? Will the Spurs successfully head for a rebuild and win the Wembanyama sweepstakes? Will Jalen Brunson...2022-07-061h 26
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#100 2022 NBA Draft & a quiet celebrationWell, it's finally here. Marco and Lukas quietly bring up a ton for the Jeff Van Gundy NBA Tribute Show in true-to-form style: by recording an episode of their fricken basketball podcast. After a brief reflection on the 100th episode milestone, the boys talk the 2022 NBA Draft and the concurring trade movement, tracking who won and who lost on the big time. Then, a quick word on John Wall's buyout and move to the Clippers and the end (question mark?) of Kyrie Irving's absurd opt-in saga.2022-06-2859 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#99 Warriors champs again & trade talkThe Golden State Warriors dispatched with the Boston Celtics with ease in Game 6 and the dynasty is having its little dessert with a fourth championship. Marco and Lukas discuss the Celtics' valiant effort, what they can take into next season and how everything clicked this season for the Warriors. Then, some brief off-season chat: Kenny Atkinson will be staying with the Warriors rather than taking up the Charlotte Hornets coaching job, Christian Wood goes to Dallas for peanuts, and how can coaches bring out the best in headstrong players?2022-06-2159 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#98 2022 NBA Finals mid-series chatWe've been to Boston and back to San Francisco and the Golden State Warriors are taking a strong 3-2 lead into Boston going into Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Marco and Lukas recap the previous three games of the series, going through what the Warriors have done right to assert their dominance and the mistakes Boston need to avoid to keep this series alive. Steph Curry's dominance, Andrew Wiggins' consistency, Robert Williams' stifling defence, Draymond Green's resurgence – it's all cracking up to be a series to remember.2022-06-1450 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#95 Second-round lessons & 2022 Conference Finals previewThe second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs is over and lessons are to be learned by those who lost and those who progressed. But first: Lukas and Marco address the age-old question of how this year's Eastern Conference finalists would fare in a variety of specific weather conditions, akin to a cold rainy Tuesday night in Stoke. The boys then talk through the eliminated teams and what each can take from their performances into next season (yes, even the wet limp Phoenix Suns). Finally, some massive matchups are ahead of us in the Conference Finals and whatever the result there...2022-05-171h 05
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#93 Second-round, second-best & WNBA opening weekWe are now entering the second round of the 2022 NBA playoffs, with some interesting serieses but few surpises behind us. Lukas and Marco talk through what we learned about the eight teams left in title contention in the first round and the results of the first few games. Can Philly do anything in the absence of Joel Embiid? Have the Grizzlies reflected on their mistakes in the series against Minnesota, or will the Warriors steamroll them? Can Bucks vs Celtics shape up into an all time series? And are the Suns just too good for the Mavs? Plus, who is...2022-05-031h 13
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#92 Brooklyn eliminated & NOLA make it 2-2The playoffs are well and truly in full swing and the matchups that await the victors in the second round are starting to shape up. Marco's beloved New Orleans Pelicans have stunned everyone with two great wins against the league-leading Phoenix Suns – he and Lukas talk through Game 4, or as Lukas calls it "your chip". The Brooklyn Nets have become the first team eliminated from the first-round in a sweep to the Boston Celtics – was Kevin Durant's underwhelming performances to blame or Steve Nash's coaching, or lack thereof? The Raptors are making it interesting against the 76ers and the Utah Jazz...2022-04-261h 04
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#91 First-round thoughts & 2022 DPOYThe play-in has come to pass and so have the first few games of the first-round of the 2022 NBA playoffs, setting the scene and the pace for the rest of the postseason. Lukas fills Marco in on the games he missed while he was at Inner Varnika. Philadelphia has come out the gates screaming, crushing the Raptors in what the boys predicted to be a close and well-fought series. The Warriors have similarly strangled Denver, driven by two fire-cracking performances from Jordan Poole and frustrating Nikola Jokic. The Boston-Brooklyn series is already panning out to be more dramatic than predicted...2022-04-191h 02
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#90 2022 NBA play-in and playoff preview (Four-man weave + Marco)The good boys Sean and Dante from The Deep Two NBA Podcast plus contributor Alessio join the show for another rip-roaring edition of the Four-man weave + Marco. The unruly crew preview this season's edition of the play-in tournament and questions if it's really necessary. Then, it's a full-blow first-round playoff preview. Can the Warriors contain Jokic enough to get past the Nuggets? Has Harden's underwhelming play in Philly doomed them to a first-round exit at the hands of the red-hot Raptors? Will Brooklyn's firepower be too much for Boston's league-best defence, especially without Robert Williams? And does anyone even care...2022-04-121h 44
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#88 Memories from the vaultMarco lost his voice and both the boys lost their minds at a music festival over the weekend, so no basketball was watched and no opinions were had. Instead, Lukas is joined by his dad George to reminisce on his time playing social basketball, and Marco and friends of the pod pipe in with their own strolls down memory lane. Just like Lukas, this episode plays at its own pace.2022-03-291h 04
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#87 2022 play-in pictureAnd just like that, Mr. Bi- the 2021-22 NBA season is nearing an end! With the top side of the standings pretty secure and the top teams just duking it out for seeding, the spots around the play-in tournament are heating up as some teams fight to avoid and others make a last ditch tilt for play-off glory. Lukas and Marco talk you through their picks for the 6 through 11 seeds in each conference. Can the Pelicans top the Lakers? Can Minnesota surge into a guaranteed spot? Will Chicago slide down into the tournament?2022-03-2251 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#86 Jokic vs. Embiid, KAT vs. Kyrie & the return of DraymondUsually the weeks between the All-Star break and the final mad scramble for the play-offs are some of basketball's most boring – not this year! Marco and Lukas break down the game between the two leading MVP candidates, Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid, in their first head-to-head matchup in three years. Then, KAT and Kyrie Irving drop back-to-back 60 point games, firmly on each side of vaccine and COVID. And finally, Draymon Green's return to the Warriors boosts Steph Curry to a 46 point effort on his 34th birthday – just how much better does Draymond make this side?2022-03-1652 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#85 WNBA off-season & quick hittersThe dust has settled on the WNBA off-season and Marco and Lukas go through the moves, signings and retentions of their Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm. The Storm are bringing back the Big Three for one last championship tilt, the Aces are lacking in the centre department and Liz Cambage's departure has again raised the issue of the abysmally low salary cap. Then, the boys move on to their favourite topics: the Brooklyn Nets, LeBron James, the Washington Wizards and Zion Williamson – but this time they can only talk about each topic for three minutes tops! Live studio audience me...2022-03-0858 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#84 Boston's turnaround, early days in Philly & player empowermentReal NBA basketball is back and Marco and Lukas shape up a couple of things they've been thinking about over the All-Star break. The Boston Celtics are on a great run of form and making a serious play-off push, but is it sustainable? James Harden and Joel Embiid are looking unstoppable in Philadelphia and they've barely played two games together. In two very different situations two big-name players are pushing for a trade: could entering the post-LeBron era be best for the Lakers, and what do the Pelicans look like if Zion Williamson calls it way-too-early quits? And finally, are...2022-02-2858 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#81 All-Star reserves, Caris LeVert & Norman PowellMarco, although undefeated by covid, is back in isolation so it's another Zoom episode for the boys. They go through their favourite AI Narrative Devices before discussing the All-Star reserve selections, Caris LeVert's trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the move that sent Norman Powell and Robert Covington to the Los Angeles Clippers for a bag of peanuts and a second-round pick.2022-02-081h 03
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#79 2nd Annual Kyrgiosfest & Grayson Allen go to hellIt's that time of year where the streets of Melbourne fill with the exasperated grunts of tennis players and the racist groans of Fairfax columnists. Lukas and Marco celebrate pod idol Nick Kyrgios, dissect the latest "thinkpiece" moaning about his "antics" and pat themselves on the back for cancelling Novak Djokovic over his donkey milk monopoly a year ago. Then, after Grayson Allen's awful foul on Alex Caruso, should he even be in the league? Plus: Bryn Forbes join the Nuggs and Marco suggests another trade to Lukas.2022-01-2458 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#77 The return of Klay (& Kyrie)Two very Special Ks returned to the NBA this week (perhaps one more special than the other): Klay Thompson returned to the Warriors after almost 1000 days off injured and Kyrie Irving featured for the Nets after sulking about a widdle needle for the last few months. Lukas and Marco discuss how they looked on their returns and what it means for the two contenders going forward. Then: the Kings are willing to trade both De'Aaron Fox and Tyrese Haliburton but do either (or both) move the needle for a contender? Lukas does his best Thinking Basketball impression to talk us...2022-01-111h 00
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#76 The Gang Gets CoronavirusIt's been a fun festive season, but not one without consequences – and no, I'm not talking about LeBron's weird Spider-Man meme. Lukas and Marco join each other remotely as both have been struck down by the Wiggins Flu aka the coronavirus. Lukas talks us through the Wizards' recent resurgence to form, we celebrate Josh Giddey's first career triple double and Marco discusses the path of MVP-calibre form DeMar DeRozan, LeBron James and Joel Embiid are finding themselves in.2022-01-0443 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#75 Christmas, protocols & the return of KyrieChristmas has come and gone, and so has another year of underwhelming Christmas games. Marco and Lukas talk through 2021's festive matchups, reminisce on Ghosts of Games Past and ask whether we still need the Christmas Day NBA games. Then: half the league is out with coronavirus and the quality and personnel on the court are getting worse by the day (unless you're Orlando). Should Adam Silver do the unthinkable and postpone the league? We also chat what makes a classic team (barring title winners and supersquads) and what to expect during Kyrie Irving's first game (and post-game interview) back!2021-12-2950 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#74 Steph gets the record, Kyrie gets the cough & Isaiah gets the contractAfter last week's bumper ep the boys are a bit tired – but are still on the mic's to casually run you through the week's news. Steph Curry puts Ray Allen's career three-point record to bed; Marco and Lukas discuss his achievement and legacy. Kyrie Irving, hilariously, has gone into COVID protocols just hours after his return to the Nets was announced. And Isaiah Thomas has shown some flashes at the beginning of his 10-day-contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Also: JiDion meets DeMarcus Cousins, Fred Vanvleet starts some point guard beef and LeBron is surprised by a fact on Twitter.2021-12-2135 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#73 The Second Seasonal contenders, pretenders, emerging, rebuilding & limboIt's that time of year again: twentyish games into the 2021-22 NBA season and the identities of teams across the league are starting to form. Some are struggling for wins as they push for the playoffs, some are breezing towards contention and some are hitting the big red "HARD RESET" button a few months too late. Marco and Lukas take you through their picks for this season's contenders, pretenders, emerging, rebuilding and limbo teams – plus a special new category for one other.2021-12-141h 56
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#71 LeBron vs. Isaiah, officiating, broadcasting & roleplayingIf there's one thing we love more than basketball over at the JVG NBA Tribute Show, it's fighting on a basketball court. Marco and Lukas break down the LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart showdown in the Lakers-Pistons game, talk about the good and the bad of officiating and broadcasting so far this season and finally answer a mailbag question about the best roleplayers and most stacked rosters of recent memory.2021-11-231h 07
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#70 Fandom, fashion & a fresh perspective w/ ChiaraNewly-christened NBA fan Chiara joins the pod with a fresh perspective on the good (and the bad) of the individual-driven league. She discusses with Lukas and Marco whether to discuss the Knicks or the Heat, the best and worst fits and fashion around the league ,and the Derrick Rose situation and the NBA's propensity for sweeping controversy under the rug. Also the boys recap the first Wizards-Pels matchup of the season.2021-11-171h 24
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#69 Jokic decks Markieff, the disruptive Cavs & LeBron's best teammateIt's a very specially-numbered episode this week, and to mark the occasion some 7-foot-tall MVP candidates are throwing hands! Lukas and Marco revel in Nikola Jokic's retaliation on Markieff Morris and Joel Embiid's swing-and-a-miss on Lonzo Ball. The Cleveland Cavaliers were dealt a 72 offsuit in terms of roster chemistry, but they've put together one of the most disruptive defences in the league and an absolute matchup nightmare. Then we go back: which players were at their peak when they played with LeBron James, and Lukas re-evaluates the strange draft class of 2010.2021-11-0958 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#68 Promising and unpromising early season signsIn-person pods are back baby! Lukas and Marco share both a room for the first time since Lonzo Ball and Steven Adams were Pelicans and their early thoughts on the nascent 2021-22 NBA season. The Miami Heat are the best team in the league, the Golden State Warriors have got it together, Ja Morant is powering the Memphis Grizzlies to success and Lukas's Wizards aren't too shabby neither. Meanwhile, the chemistry on the Lakers is all off, Russell Westbrook isn't conducive to winning basketball games and the New Orleans Pelicans are in the worst shape of anyone in the NBA.2021-11-021h 02
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#66 2021-22 season award predictions (Four-man Weave + Marco)The Four-man Weave + Marco finally worms its way over from its ancestral home on The Deep Two NBA Podcast to The JVG NBA Tribute Show! TD2 hosts Sean Carroll and Dante Boffa, along with perennial blog favourite Alessio Conte, join the Marco and Lukas to give their picks for this year's NBA season awards. There's a lot of laughs, a lot of takes and a lot of Rudy Goberts. Make sure you tune in to The Deep Two NBA Podcast feed tomorrow for part two and our reactions to the first day of the NBA season.
Also: a brief chat...2021-10-191h 38
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#65 2021-22 playoff locks, drops & mishmashIt's that time of year again! You're hearing more and more that over/unders are for losers and nerds, so Marco and Lukas are here to present you with their own spin on the classic NBA preseason predictions, putting forth their top 7 will-definitely-make-the-playoffs and bottom 4 won't-even-sniff-'em for each conference – as well as the 4 in-betweeners. Find out where our hosts disagree but mostly agree! Also: a quick recap of Game 3 of the WNBA Finals, and can Phoenix stop the runaway Sky?2021-10-161h 15
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#64 Lakers season preview & WNBA finals w/ PascalThe inimitable Pascal joins Marco and Lukas to debut his hot new intro for the JVG NBA Tribute Show! You won't believe how fye it is. The diehard Lakers fan goes on to discuss LA's off-season moves – was it worth it for Westbrook, how will all these pieces fit together, and can the city of Los Angeles ever heal from Alex Caruso's departure? And with some of the NBA's contenders potentially hobbled by player absences (coughKyriecoughSimmons), is there really another team in the league who can challenge the Lakers for the title this year? After the break, Lukas and Marco di...2021-10-131h 10
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#63 Sacramento, vaccines & Zion's future w/ AlessioIt's the first episode of the Four-Man Weave plus Marco minus The Deep Two aka the JVG NBA Tribute Show with Alessio Conte! The long-suffering Kings fan gives us his most despondent preseason review, calls Bradley Beal an idiot and says Zion's days in New Orleans are numbered. No apple cart left un-upset! As a bonus: Olly Lees drops by again to tell a riveting story about Liz Cambage and the Yeezus tour that he left off the last episode, and Marco and Lukas review the most recent WNBA playoff action – and make the case for who Alessio should follow ne...2021-10-041h 26
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#62 Minnesota & beyond w/ Olly LeesThis week's Ginger of the Week is Oliver Lees aka Olly, a cadet journalist at the Star Weekly and a diehard Minnesota Timberwolves fan for some reason. Lukas and Marco ask him why he follows the Wolves, his favourite eras in Minnesota basketball, what to expect from them this season and what sort of move could land them Ben Simmons. Also: how Lukas's grandparents got to Australia, the ongoing NBA problem in China, vaccine hesitant stars and a quick review of the first few games of the WNBA playoffs.2021-09-281h 31
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#61 WNBA season reflection & revisiting our 2020-21 playoff locks & dropsAn awesome day in Melbourne: Marco and Lukas open the episode talking about the f**khead Nazi anti-vaccination protests. Then, after a season both spent getting into the WNBA the boys reflect on what they've learned about the league, what to look forward to in the future and why you should be watching this year's playoffs. Finally, they revisit their over/under predictions (locks, drops and mishmash) from the 2020-21 NBA season.2021-09-211h 05
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#60 Toronto season preview & Hall of Fame w/ Will KonkenLukas and Marco are joined from across the pond by friend of the pod and co-host of The DownLow NBA Podcast Will Konken – and what a pleasure it was! Will talks the boys through the quiet but solid moves made by Toronto this off-season, what to expect from Scottie Barnes, the half a dozen 7' wingspans on the Raptors this year and how – and where – you should expect Pascal Siakam to play this year. Also: Kamloops, Icyhot, Bosh and Wallace in the Hall of Fame and where it went wrong for the New York Liberty this year.2021-09-141h 07
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#59 Reflecting on our 2020-21 awards predictionsFor the individual player awards last NBA season, Lukas and Marco made two sets of predictions: one very bold at the beginning of the year, one less bold once the regular season had come to the close. The boys take a look back at the good, the bad and the Obi Toppin from their picks and reflect on the actual winners. Also: Lukas had a dream, why the 2021-22 season will be better than ever and Certified Lover Kawhi.2021-09-071h 04
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#58 Lauri, Rajon & DondaThe preseason lull is well and truly kicking in, but the trade wheel is still slowly spinning, feeding NBA fans little morsels to gobble up. Marco and Lukas discuss Lauri Markannen's move to Cleveland, Rajon Rondo's return to the Lakers and then run headfirst into a slew of sports and pop culture topics: Max Kellerman losing his job at First Take, the practiced antagonism of Skip Bayless, Jake Paul, Essendon Football Club, Kanye West's Donda, Toby Greene and probably much more.2021-08-3158 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#57 Boston season preview & basketball docos w/ SamThe Klay Thompson of Monday night Collingwood basketball Sam Reeves joins the pod to talk Brad Steven's weird first off-season in charge and what to expect from the Boston Celtics in 2021/22. Then, Marco and Lukas have been loading up on basketball documentaries in lockdown and are full of hot new takes on the Malice at the Palace and the Longley Express.2021-08-241h 03
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#56 Dinwiddie, Schroder, free agency winners & losersIn their first week off ever, a lot of NBA news has happened, so Marco and Lukas are back to catch up with it all. Lukas's beloved Wiz made a big splash signing Spencer Dinwiddie, and he couldn't be happier with the fit and the roster flexibility it gives the Wizards. Dennis Schroder has ended up with MLE chump change after turning a big extension with the Lakers last off-season, and Marco thinks the Celtics are ready to take another small shuffle backwards. Also: Jeff Green, Eric Bledsoe, the Olympics, Breanna Stewart's baby and the big winners and losers from...2021-08-171h 06
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#55 2021 free agency & the worst trade of all timeThe first day of NBA free agency has been and gone, and although it's not the most earth-shattering free agency class, there have been some major shake-ups. Russell Westbrook's trade to the Lakers has leaved fans baffled and Lukas over the moon – he and Marco discuss what on earth Rob Pelinka was thinking and how much this benefits the Wizards. Also: Lowry bolsters the Heat, the Bulls man up and defensive specialist Devonte' Graham joins the Pelicans.2021-08-031h 02
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#54 Bucks are champs, Olyntics & Valanciunas to NOLAThe Milwaukee Bucks are the 2021 NBA champions! Marco and Lukas accidentally talk about USA Basketball before quickly returning to Giannis's epic performance in Game 6 and the whole series, the championship team the Bucks became and what's next for the Phoenix Suns. Olympics basketball has kicked off with a solid win over Nigeria for the Boomers, a disappointing loss to Belgium for the Opals, and a humiliation of Team USA by France. And the first trade of the pre-draft period has happened, sending Valanciunas to New Orleans and Steven Adams and Eric Bledsoe to Memphis – the boys discuss the fit for ea...2021-07-271h 02
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#53 Finals finale, WNBA All-Star & Space JamWe could be one game away from crowning a champion for the 2021 NBA season – or at the very worst, two. Marco and Lukas discuss the Bucks' great turn around in Games 4 and 5, including some huge defensive stops and a HoFer performance from Giannis, as well as Chris Paul's lacking play and the controversy around fouls. Then, to the WNBA, where a fantastic All-Star game was capped off by one of the best 3 point contests ever. Still in women's basketball, the boys discuss the Opals' victory over Team USA and Liz Cambage's decision to sit out the Olympics. Also: the Wizards an...2021-07-201h 12
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#52 Mid-finals review & sweet paprikaThe 2021 NBA Finals are perfectly poised at 2-1, and Lukas and Marco are here to break down the first three games and what they expect for the rest of the series. Can Booker swing things around with a big Game 4? Are the Bucks making the right defensive decisions and matchups? Whose roleplayers will ultimately pull through? But also: why Chris Paul is like sweet paprika, does Bud have a tape guy, one of the funniest JVG-Mark Jackson exchanges ever, a lil Olympics chat and who the hell is Shohei Ohtani?2021-07-1345 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#51 Finals preview, draft lotto & Rachel NicholsNets in 4 baby! The 2021 NBA Finals are poised to start with a match-up pretty much everyone predicted. Wait I'm being handed a note by my producer here... the Bucks and the Suns?! Lukas and Marco break down the big matchups for the Finals, gauge the impact of Giannis' presence and absence, and ask not "What would Bud do?" but "What would you do if you were Bud?". Also: the 2021 NBA Draft, why a player with an alliterative name can never be an all-time great, some NBAW chat and how Rachel Nichols is standing in for every self-righteous white liberal in...2021-07-061h 06
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#50 Inside 50s, CF action & stop hiring Jason KiddA half century for the JVGers! Lukas presents Marco with his NBA-playing-AFL starting 18 as a special treat. There's some Conference Finals talk, some trade rumours, but most importantly the boys make one simple request for the big 50: stop giving abusers head coaching jobs in the NBA!2021-06-2952 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#49 Game 7s, conference finals matchups & phoThe 2021 NBA playoffs are reaching peak levels of excitement – two game 7s in the East, a tasty matchup in the West and the league's best putting up big and coming up short. Lukas and Marco discuss the Bucks-Nets heart-stopping final duel, the Hawks' unexpected but wholly deserved victory over Philly and the matchups in the coming Conference Finals – all over a hearty bowl of Alessio Conte's homemade pho!2021-06-2152 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#47 Goodbye Lakers & second-round matchups w/ DarrelLeBum and the LA Fakers have been eliminated from playoff contention, and friend of the pod and Lakers diehard Darrel is here to pick up – or move on – the pieces. Who from this selection of role players will be a Laker next year? Are AD and LeBron still the future of the franchise? It's actually phenomenal that no one says LeBum in this twenty minute segment. Then, Marco and Lukas talk you through their most (and least) anticipated matchups of the conference semi-finals. The Phoenix Suns are on an absolute roll, the Atalanta Hawks are already pushing the 76ers, Kawhi Leona...2021-06-0859 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#45 Game 1 upsets, tension & hot debutsThe first few games of the 2021 NBA Playoffs have been played with ample entertainment already aplenty. Lukas and Marco talk you through the Grizzlies' hard-fought win over Utah, Devin Booker and Deandre Ayton's phenomenal debuts in a victory over LA, the tense tug-of-war in Denver-Portland and (almost) all the other action. Also, friend of the pod Daniel Gafford stops by to "talk about the league and certain things like that".2021-05-251h 05
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#44 2021 NBA playoff previewAfter a clench-filled play-in in the West and three complete trackmeets in the East, the seeds for the 2021 NBA playoffs are locked in. Lukas and Marco review the play-in tournament and take you comprehensively through each matchup in the East and West. If you came for serious analysis of the Knicks-Hawks series, don't bother – we just jump up and down for ten minutes. Also: the Aces take the second game from the Storm in the WNBA and on what day does Lou Will take Immanuel Quickley to Magic City?2021-05-221h 10
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#43 WNBA kicks off & play-in previewThe 2021 WNBA season kicks off, and of course Lukas and Marco are bandwagoning on last year's two finalists. The boys preview the seasons ahead for the Aces and the Storm, then get stuck into a preview and their predictions for the NBAM East and West play-ins. The search for a new podcast name continues – please write in if you have any strokes of genius don't start your own pod don't DON'T.2021-05-1853 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#40 The playoff, play-in pictureWith only a few weeks of regular season play left, the situation around the play-in tournament spots in the East and West has truly taken form. Marco and Lukas look at the teams floating between the 5th and 10th seeds, where they should finish up, where they will finish up and where they should want to finish up. A couple wrinkles about each team along the way. Also, Croxton Rooster.2021-04-271h 07
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#39 Michelin Curry, Wiz vs Pels & the West play-inUnique New York. The boys talk about Steph Curry's MVP calibre streak, Daniel Gafford's nullification of Zion, what teams they'd LIKE to see win the Finals, the deservedly lucky career of Harrison Barnes, replacing Lonzo with Gary Trent Jr in New Orleans, how long to give Vucevic in Chicago before the stink of mediocrity rubs off, the star-less Jazz and Lakers game, and the play-in scene in the West (in which Marco forgets there's a "strength of schedule"). Also: a heartfelt goodbye to LaMarcus Aldridge.2021-04-201h 10
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#38 Who He-ombo & the Embiid killerIn the grand tradition of JVG and Jimmy Petridis, Lukas and Marco play a game of "Who He-ombo" – guess which Baguette Biyombo-type nickname a player gets based on their national dish. Also: why Steven Adams matches up so well with Joel Embiid, small-market franchise whingers, the Lakers-Nets showdown, Kyrie and Schroeder's stoush, are the Bucks serious contenders and the magic touch of Gary Trent Jr.2021-04-131h 05
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#37 Twitter beefs, Jrue extends & 10-day contractsA verbose, transcendental episode of shorts. Lukas guesses the authors of Marco's favourite NBA tweets in the debut of "Who He Say That?", then the boys dissect the KD-Michael Rapaport beef, the Raptors' blowout of the Warriors, the post-All Star league lull, Jrue Holiday's fantastic Giannisless game and subsequent contract extension, who really won the Olynyk trade, what the young NBA star of the future looks like, and what to expect (and what everyone wishes would happen) from Isaiah Thomas and DeMarcus Cousins' 10-day contracts. Lots of tangents, so hold onto your bootstraps.
PROGRAMMING NOTE: Because Lukas balls out on...2021-04-051h 05
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#36 Trade deadline & buyout seasonIn the wake of what was eventually the busiest deadline day ever, there were some clear winners and some big losers. Lukas and Marco go through both and everything in between. Plus: which NBA player taught Hayley Williams how to crip walk, the enormous offer the Lakers made for Kyle Lowry, LMA and Drummond's post-deadline buyouts by respective contenders, and Lukas explains horns to Marco like he's five.2021-03-2955 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#35 Top Shot, injuries & the awards raceMarco tries to go in on NFTs in a Top Shot-related rant while Lukas cracks some jokes. With LeBron and LaMelo both injured, how do their respective absences shake up the MVP and ROY races? Plus, the "Meyers Leonard" trade, PJ Bucker and the Pels' awful clutch time loss to the Blazers.2021-03-2245 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#34 Stupid Meyers, a piece for the Heat & ELI5A favourite of the pod, Caris Levert, returns to action after kidney cancer surgery, so the boys quickly check in on his first game back and the chemistry building in Indiana. Also: Meyers Leonard is an idiot, why LMA could be the perfect piece for the Heat to make a playoff run, who will fill those last few playoff spots in the East, Charles Barkley's Chris Paul MVP comments and why tongue-in-cheek punditry is the best, and Lukas explains basketball to Marco like he's five.2021-03-1538 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#32 Jeremy Lin, imploding Rockets & giant-slaying CavsLots of basketball talk, very little form from the JVG boys this week. Marco and Lukas talk about the case for MVP Jimmy Butler, Jeremy Lin and racism in the league, the Rockets' merciless dismantling at the hands of the young Grizzlies, the implosion of the Houston franchise, favourite 3-and-D players, an energised Porzingis on the Mavs, the Cavaliers slaying the 76ers and probably some other stuff.2021-03-0156 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#31 Lakers & All-Stars w/ DarrelAfter an early intermission where Lukas kicks Marco's laptop over and breaks one of the microphones. Richmond's finest Lakers fan Darrel Osir joins the pod. The crew reacts to the All-Star reserves announcement and Darrel talks through the Lakers first part of the season and what's lacking without AD. Also – your dream room of people to watch a basketball game with (figure out how Fred Armisen fits in), the Built Different™ starting 5 and a live studio audience laughing their arse off the whole episode.2021-02-2458 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#28 Contenders, pretenders, emerging, rebuilding & limbo20-odd games into the season, the identity and future of the NBA's 30 teams start to take a clearer shape. Lukas and Marco talk through their title contenders, teams where the championship window is open but won't contest this year, squads that could contend in 3 years, teams in a rebuild and franchises with absolutely no clue what they're doing. Hold onto your hats – it's a big one! Like a f**king enormous one.
Also (just to keep you on the edge of your seat): the Derrick Rose trade and the boys' personal All Star picks ahead of the stupidest exhibition match ev...2021-02-081h 50
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#26 Philly's strong start, the Capelanaissance & SextonsanityDespite an applauded off-season/free agency and one of the league's best starts, Marco and Lukas have somehow managed to avoid talking about the 76ers so dedicate the first good part of this episode to the boys from Philadelphia (including that Ben Simmons, how about 'im?). Also: the blindness of fandom, Clint Capela's 27-26-5 and rare triple double, the winning streak in Utah, Collin Sexton's sonning of Kyrie Irving and a possible playoffs tilt for his Cavaliers.2021-01-2557 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#24 James Harden to the Brooklyn NetsEMERGENCY POD! EMERGENCY POD! The boys convened on Marco's way to work to talk about the unthinkable: James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. What does this mean for each team in the deal, and what in God's name do the Nets look like on the court now?2021-01-1326 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#22 Early signs of crisis & the Trouble with WestbrookLukas gives Marco a glimpse of what it's like to be a Wizards fan as Westbrook wreaks havoc (from within!) on his poor team. The boys somehow find a way to criticise both the Wiz and the Clippers after clutch wins from both sides. They feel themselves about picking the Suns and the Hawks as playoff locks, and talk through the mild to full-blown crises brewing in Denver and Toronto. Oh, and Steph Curry drops a fat stack on Portland's head and the Knicks are good again? Also Lukas is high on spicy noodles and Marco almost munts. We're not...2021-01-041h 01
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#21 NBA basketball is back, baby!Basketball has been back just a few days, but boy is there a lot to talk about! Lukas and Marco talk about their early impressions of the Wiz and the Pels, then talk through the promising and not-so-promising signs from the first few games of the 2020-21 NBA season: the Second Coming of Christ(ian Wood), how Pop Smoke is bringing another ring to Cleveland, the good the bad and the ugly of the rookie class and the trials and tribulations of Kelly Oubre Jr and the Warriors.2020-12-281h 00
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#19 Mt Rushmore, the GOAT et al.Who is the greatest basketball player of all time? Nothing gets clicks faster than that, so of course the boys had to record a pod about it. Lukas and Marco take us through their argument for the GOAT, their NBA Mount Rushmores, the players they wish they were around to see and their favourite players to watch. Also Jimmy P stops in for some reason.2020-12-1450 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#17 The Internet is the worst place on earth & big men get paidMarco rants about how much he hates NBA Reddit and Twitter, which is a lot. Also discussed: the saddest day in basketball history (November 28, 2020 at the Staples Centre no less), DeMarcus Cousins headin' to the Runnitback Rockets, Bam getting the max and Hassan Whiteside statpadding his way into another contract.2020-11-3043 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#16 Free agency pt. 2 (West) & Adams to the PelsThe free agency chaos continues, but first Marco breaks down the Adams trade to the Pels and why NOLA fans are being little babies. Then, the Lakers shore up their roster, Christian Wood goes with the Rockets, Marcus Morris Sr pulls the wool way over the Clippers' eyes (seriously), Fox and Mitchell get their max and the Suns continue to make very solid moves.2020-11-2344 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#15 Free agency pt. 1 (East)Once billed as a bust year, the 2020 NBA free agency is nary a few days old and already there are frantic moves a plenty! Lukas and Marco take you through the latest moves in the East including: Hayward's massive signing in Charlotte, the Hawks continuing to build a playoff contender, the sadness goes on in Detroit, the Heat fortify and Bertans says yes.2020-11-2340 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#14 Draft reaction & the trades start rollin' inWith the 2020 NBA Draft under wraps, the identity of teams starts to take shape and the madness of the trading period begins. Lukas and Marco take you through the Wizards and Pels draft stock and a quick overview of the whole affair, including a call out for any and all Obi Toppin stans. Also, a round-up of all the trades so far - the Thunder keep stockpiling picks, the Warriors make a dash after the season-ending injury of Klay Thompson, a nice identity starts to take shape in Philly and Detroit falls further and further into obscurity.2020-11-2148 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#12 waitareyourecording.wavLukas and Marco are hanging out, fanging for a soufflé, when an odd gallery of rogues and Minnesota superfans start ringing in. Special thanks to Angus Price.2020-11-1151 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#11 Elections, trades & never-ending LinsanityNow that the Wizards have locked Sleepy Joe into a four-year deal, the boys give their take on the election and what it means - and says - about the NBA. Also some unsubstantiated trading rumours, What If Jesus Was a Point Guard?, why Marco is the pod game's Dennis Schroder and the question on everyone's lips - what if Linsanity never ended?2020-11-0947 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#10 Again with the Nets? & Marco's MailbagAt this point, it just feels like the Nets are making moves to make headlines. The boys discuss their hiring of Mike D'Antoni and Ime Udoka, and other news from around the league. There's a bit of Paul George slander and the long-form debut of Marco's Mailbag. Topics of discussion include the 10 worst contracts in the NBA, a starting five featuring both Morris twins and facing up prime Donald Trump and today's Barron Trump.2020-11-021h 00
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#9 Coaching round-up & LP's birthdayThe preseason coaching merry-go-round is in full swing and the boys are hanging on for dear life! They discuss how much they like Stan van Gundy for the Pelicans, why there's something not right about Ty Lue's promotion and the intangible joy of Billy Donovan. Marco also gives Lukas a special podcast birthday present.2020-10-2646 min
FIND US ON THE DEEP TWO PODCASTING NETWORK#1 Welcome & season reviewLukas and Marco introduce themselves, the show, go through their favourite moments from the never-ending 2019-20 season and play some games?2020-10-2039 min