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Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast Questions For Every Eastern Conference Team Entering NBA Trade SeasonDan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to go back and forth on questions they have for every NBA team as we near the official start of NBA trade season on December 15. First up: The Eastern Conference! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:01 - Detroit Pistons15:30 - New York Knicks28:24 - Boston Celtics40:54 - Toronto Raptors52:00 - Orlando Magic1:04:40 - Miami Heat1:14:44 - Philadelphia 76ers1:25:22 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:33:43 - Atlanta Hawks1:44:37 - Milwaukee Bucks1:54:23 - Chicago Bulls1:58:31 - Charlotte Hornets 2:05:31 - Brooklyn Nets2:11:59 - Indi...

2025-12-102h 31

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast Let's Overreact to the NBA Finals!Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to (over)react to what we've seen during the NBA Finals so far. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:03 - NBA teams will try to copy the Thunder and Pacers15:26 - Indiana's Game 1 turnovers20:13 - Myles Turner vs Chet Holmgren24:15 - Should the Thunder play both bigs?27:-5 - Making life easier for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander28:52 - Shooting variance31:26 - We don't appreciate the Pacers offense enough36:25 - Adjusting expectationsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN...

2025-06-0744 min

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast Vibe Checks For NBA Rebuilds (Eastern Conference Edition)Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast for a vibe check on rebuilding NBA teams in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:41 - 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend Reaction10:29 - How we evaluate rebuilds12:01 - Brooklyn Nets32:34 - Charlotte Hornets53:18 - Chicago Bulls1:07:32 - Detroit Pistons1:18:44 - Toronto Raptors1:39:06 - Washington Wizards2:00:06 - Mort teaches Dan Danish, Volume 3SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTo...

2025-02-182h 01

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast Fearless NBA Predictions For The Rest Of 2025Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk drop—and react to—some FEARLESS NBA for the rest of 2025. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:53 - Minnesota Timberwolves5:18 - Giannis Antetokounmpo8:18 - Chicago Bulls10:34 - Denver Nuggets13:34 - Victor Wembanyama15:22 - Zion Williamson16:56 - Face of the NBA…30:12 - NBA Paris Games33:13 - Dalano Banton34:32 - Extension trends39:43 - Detroit Pistons41:38 - Cade Cunningham44:06 - Timberwolves vs Knicks45:35 - Victor Wembanyama, Part 247:22 - Atlanta Hawks49:16 - Lauri Markkanen & De'Aaron Fox51...

2025-01-161h 09

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast Western Conference Teams To Watch During NBA Trade SeasonDan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss which Western Conference teams they find most interesting to monitor entering the start of NBA trade season on December 15 and right on through the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:11 - Team No. 113:57 - Team No. 230:41 - Team No. 343:47 - Team No. 4 55:41 - Team No. 51:07:33 - Team No. 61:24:20 - Team No. 71:47:05 - Team No. 8SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL...

2024-12-142h 13

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast Eastern Conference Teams To Watch During NBA Trade SeasonDan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss which Eastern Conference teams they find most interesting to monitor entering the start of NBA trade season on December 15 and right on through the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO2:47 - When does "trade season" officially begin?5:56 - Criteria for picking teams8:24 - Team No. 117:39 - Team No. 225:03 - Team No. 329:05 - Jimmy Butler trade destinations38:24 - Team No. 446:50 - Team No. 555:11 - Team No. 6 1:06:15 - Team No. 71:14:11 - Team No. 8SUPP...

2024-12-121h 23

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast These NBA Teams Are Confusing AFIn the latest crossover extravaganza with The NBA Podcast, Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) discuss which NBA teams are confusing them the most this season. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO3:02 - Does NBA free agency/the trade deadline stink now?9:11 - Atlanta Hawks20:45 - Houston Rockets30:39 - Chicago Bulls45:08 - Los Angeles Clippers54:25 - Atlanta Hawks1:05:40 - Denver Nuggets1:23:02 - Miami Heat1:37:21 - Sacramento KingsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOC...

2024-12-101h 52

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast Are The Knicks Contenders? PLUS: NBA City Edition Jersey GradesDan talks with Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) from Yahoo Sports, Forbes and The NBA podcast about the Knicks. Afterwards, they grade every 2024-25 NBA City Edition jersey. The YouTube version of these grades will drop Wednesday, November 20! TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - INTRO1:03 - Let's talk about the OKC Thunder! (Jk, it's the Knicks)1:54 - Impressions of the Knicks with Mikal Bridges and Karl-Anthony Towns13:07 - How can the Knicks reach the Boston Celtics level?27:11 - Is Tom Thibodeau the right coach for this team? 37:10 - Grading 2024-25 NBA City Edition jerseysSUPPORT THE...

2024-11-191h 37

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast Minnesota Timberwolves 2024-25 NBA Season LookaheadDan is joined by Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast and the Flagrant Howls Podcast to discuss the 2024-25 Minnesota Timberwolves and the high-stakes NBA regular season they're about to embark upon. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DANE MORE NBA PODCAST HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dane-moore-nba-podcast/id1399177286. And SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLAGRANT HOWLS PODCAST HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flagrant-howls-a-minnesota-timberwolves-podcast/id1065651304. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:00 - Biggest takeaways from last season6:26 - Are we surprised the Wolves stayed together?14:14 - Kyle’s biggest storyline (Expectations!)16:42 - Breaking down the Rob Di...

2024-09-251h 37

2024-02-2258 min

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast Our Biggest Questions For The Rest Of The 2023-24 NBA SeasonDan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) of Bleacher Report, Forbes, Liberty Ballers and The NBA Podcast discuss the biggest questions they have for the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season following the trade deadline. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:41 - Chicago Bulls11:27 - Who is the second-best team in the Eastern Conference: Knicks, Cavaliers, Bucks or Sixers?21:33 - What's up the Philadelphia 76ers? Will Joel Embiid play again this season?26:57 - Which team is more likely to come out of the West: The Minnesota Timberwolves or the Oklahoma City Thun...

2024-02-121h 25

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Preseason Power Moves: A Look at the NBA's Fall Trade HistoryWe're back! You couldn't get rid of us that easily!In this episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason and Rich talk about the history of fall trades in the NBA.We'll discuss Damian Lillard's move to Milwaukee, James Harden's setting sail for the Los Angeles Clippers then dive into NBA history with some of the most famous fall trades ever including:The Ewing Era in New York EndsThe Spurs get Dennis the MenaceExpansion Franchises ResetIverson goes to the Motor City but Denver revs upGolden State Muscles-Up To Win A TitleNets...

2023-11-101h 31

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2023-10-2051 min

Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast 2023-24 NBA League Pass RankingsDan went on The NBA Podcast with Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) and Morten Jensen (@msjnba) to rank all 30 NBA teamsby their watchability for the 2023-24 season. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST HERE: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240433. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA9:16 - No. 3011:02 - No. 2915:00 - No. 2818:10 - No. 26 (tie)22:49 - No. 2524:56 - No. 2427:22 - No. 2332:03 - No. 2235:41 - No. 2139:52 - No. 2042:18 - No. 1946:07 - No. 17 (tie)51:16 - No. 1656:32 - No. 1559:28 - No. 13 (tie)1:07:23 - No. 121:10:55 - No. 111:14:28 - No. 101:20:56 - No...

2023-10-101h 59

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA Cracks Down on Load Management | Team USA | Giannis Wants to Win | AND MORE!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donationsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2023-09-1534 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast James Harden call out Daryll | NBA Schedule Release | AND MORE!James Harden call out Daryll | NBA Schedule Release | AND MORE!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2023-08-1844 min

2023-06-2743 min

Cherry Pickers 2023 NBA Mock Draft Guide and Long Awaited ReturnOn today's episode of the Cherry Pickers NBA podcast, I am breaking down, in-depth, my finalized 2023 NBA Mock draft. This project took over 14 hours in total to research for, and is a full rundown of each of my 30 favorite prospects and their respective fit in the 2023 NBA Draft. Also, this is my first podcast in over 3 calendar years, making for a heartfelt, long overdue comeback with some slight sentiment. We're back, and hopefully here to stay! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/CherryPickers/support

2023-06-211h 34

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Nikola Jokić and the Best NBA Playoff Seasons EverThe Denver Nuggets have won their franchise's first NBA title, largely thanks to Nikola Jokić. For his efforts, he was awarded the Bill Russell Award for NBA Finals MVP, a testament to his outstanding performance.However, we're not sure people are quite understanding just HOW great Jokić was during both the 2023 NBA Finals and the entire 2023 playoff season. Join the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast as we explore the very real possibility that Nikola Jokić just had one of the greatest playoff runs in NBA history.Archives & Subscribe!Over and Bac...

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA Proposes Minimum Games Played for Awards | Ja Morant Update | Dillon Brooks Can't Stop Talking | Western Conference Chaos | AND MORE!Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1- 800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only...

2023-03-1438 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History LeBron James is the NBA's All-Time Leading ScorerIn this very special episode of the Over & Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason & Rich celebrate LeBron James breaking Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's once thought-to-be unbreakable NBA all-time scoring record. We'll discuss how LeBron did it, major milestones in his career, previous NBA all-time leading scorers, what other records LeBron may be able to break and if anyone playing today has a chance to break James' record.Archives & Subscribe! Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast Archives: http://overandbacknba.comSubscribe to Over and Back on iTunes: http://bit.ly/OB-AppleSubscribe to Ov...

2023-02-0849 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast Breakdown of Kyrie trade to the Mavs | Ja Morant and Lasers | NBA Trade Deadline Preview | AND MORE!Gambling Problem? Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1- 800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MD/MI /NJ/ NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only...

2023-02-0740 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast THE NBA IS BACK | Celtics-76ers | Warriors-Lakers | Season Betting Odds | AND MORE!If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800- GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/TN/PA/WV/WY), 1-800- NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. $200 in Free bets: New...

2022-10-1942 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA In-Season Tournament | Steph Signs a Billion Dollar Deal | NBA Announces Sarver Punishment | AND MORE!If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/LA/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA(select parishes)/MI/NH/NJ/ NY/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY...

2022-09-1452 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA Draft Results | 2022 NBA Reflect | KD and Kyrie | DeAndre Ayton | AND MOREIf you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 d...

2022-06-2433 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast Warriors advance to NBA Finals. Celtics go up 3-2 on Heat. All-NBA teams are releasedGolden State Warriors vs Dallas Mavericks: Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson, Kevon Looney, Luka Doncic Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brown, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving out on Brooklyn Nets? All-NBA teamsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2022-05-2741 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA PLAYOFFS: Celtics' Tatum game-winner vs Nets, Bucks vs Bulls, LUKA-less Mavs take down Jazz in Game 2, NBA Season Awards, AND MORE!Celtics vs Nets Bucks vs Bulls LUKA-less Mavs vs Jazz in Game 2 NBA Season Awards AND MORE! DK DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically p...

2022-04-1955 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast LeBron James and Cleveland, LeBron wants to play final year with Bronny, Steph Curry goes nuclear and wins ASG MVP, Michael Jordan touched everyone this weekend, All-Star Game Weekend Review: How the NBA should fix the All-Star game. AND MORE!Klutch Sports wanted Russell Westbrook traded for John Wall LeBron James wants to play his final year in the NBA with his son, Bronny Karl-Anthony Townes wins 3-point contest Steph Curry win MVP - SIxteen 3-pointers! Obi Toppin won the dunk contest... sort of. How to fix the dunk contest AND MORE!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2022-02-2237 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA Trade Deadline Special! James Harden, Bradley Beal, Clippers get stronger, AND MORE!NBA TRADE DEADLINE James Harden drama Bradley Beal Clippers/Blazers trade And MORE!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2022-02-0842 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Over & Back LIVE: 2001 NBA All-Star Game (Audio)Watch the video version of this show at https://youtu.be/W1MfQAg2iR8. Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast welcome special guests Curtis Harris (http://ProHoopsHistory.substack.com) and Micah Wimmer (https://twitter.com/micahwimmer) for a live watch-along of the 2001 NBA All-Star Game. One of the greatest all-star games in NBA history, Allen Iverson, Vince Carter and the Eastern Conference All-Stars lead an improbable comeback in this thrilling, down-to-the-wire game.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/p...

2022-02-021h 33

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA Mid-Season Report, James Harden 'open to relocation, Ben Simmons, and MORE!NBA Mid-Season Report: Golden State Warriors, LA Lakers, LA Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavs Surprise Teams and Players Potential Impact Players on the Move James Harden open to relocation... Ben Simmons trade in the near future? AND MORESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2022-01-1939 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA top 75, Week 1 of the NBA Season Overreactions, NBA Champs, MVP Picks, AND MOREA new episodeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-10-2842 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast The NBA is back! Bucks take down the Nets, Warriors beat the Lakers, Kyrie is not retiring, DeAndre Ayton, and Ben Simmons DramaThe NBA is back! Bucks take down the Nets, Warriors beat the Lakers, Kyrie is not retiring, DeAndre Ayton, and Ben Simmons DramaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-10-2037 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast Kyrie Irving can practice with the Nets, Ben Simmons lands in Philly, Zach Lowe's NBA Tier Rankings, JR Smith make his college golfing debut, and MORE!Kyrie Irving can practice with the Nets, Ben Simmons lands in Philly, Zach Lowe's NBA Tier Rankings, JR Smith make his college golfing debut, and MORE!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-10-1337 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast Kyrie Missing in Practices, Ben Simmons' Camp, Start of NBA Preseason, and Our Favorite NBA Season Betting OddsKyrie Missing in Practices, Ben Simmons' Camp, Start of NBA Preseason, and Our Favorite NBA Season Betting OddsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-10-0839 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast Why wont the Ben Simmons Saga just end, HOF inductees, NBA Field of Dreams, Commentary Dream Team, and MOREWhy wont the Ben Simmons Saga just end, HOF inductees, NBA Field of Dreams, Commentary Dream Team, and MORESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-09-2530 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast Remembering Kobe Bryant, Mike Budenholzer Gets Extended, NBA Schedule is Released, Dub or Duds and MORE!Remembering Kobe Bryant, Mike Budenholzer Gets Extended, NBA Schedule is Released, Dub or Duds and MORE!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-08-2635 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast Draymond Interviews KD about Warriors Fallout, LaMelo Ball Says We Don't Need School, New NBA Contracts, Dub or Dud and MORE!Draymond Interviews KD about Warriors Fallout, LaMelo Ball Says We Don't Need School, New NBA Contracts, Dub or Dud and MORE!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-08-2245 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast Team USA Wins Gold, Free Agency Slows Down, NBA Summer League Shows Out, and Is Gelo Ball Good?!Team USA Basketball, Olympics, NBA Summer League's top prospects show out, Free Agency has finally slowed downSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-08-1230 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast Free Agency Begins, NBA Draft Review, Russell Westbrook is a Laker, Team USA, HOOKAH Doncic and MORE!NBA Free Agency NBA Draft Review Russell Westbrook to the Lakers TEAM USASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-08-0332 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast The Milwaukie Bucks are NBA Champions, Giannis and CP3 Legacy, and Team USA losses their first game.The Milwaukie Bucks are 2021 NBA Champions Team USA loses to FranceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-07-2637 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA FINALS: Bucks take Game 4, Team USA is in trouble, Scottie Pippen Again, Tristan Thompson and Lamar Odom feud, AND MORENBA FINALS: Bucks take Game 4, Team USA is in trouble, Scottie Pippen Again, Tristan Thompson and Lamar Odom feud, AND MORESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-07-1633 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA FINALS: Suns take Game 2, Finals ratings are down, Kawhi might leave the Clips, Scottie Pippen sells popcorn, AND MORE!NBA FINALS: Suns take Game 2, Finals ratings are down, Kawhi might leave the Clips, Scottie Pippen sells popcorn, AND MORE!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-07-1537 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA FINALS: Suns Win in Game 1, Suns-in-4 guy is Making Money, Jimmy Butler and Rachel Nichols and MORENBA FINALS: Suns Win in Game 1, Suns-in-4 guy is Making Money, Jimmy Butler and Rachel NicholsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-07-0738 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA PLAYOFFS: Suns are up 3-1, Bucks are up 2-1, Team USA Roster, Damian Lillard and Chauncey Billups, Scottie Pippen is Mad and MORENBA PLAYOFFS: Suns are up 3-1, Bucks are up 2-1, Team USA Roster, Damian Lillard and Chauncey Billups, Scottie Pippen is Mad and MORESupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-06-2853 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast NBA PLAYOFFS: Deandre Ayton is the HERO in game 2 against the Clippers, Hawks versus Bucks, Shanghai Sharks draft, NBA Draft Lotto, Free Alex Caruso, and MORE!NBA PLAYOFFS: Ayton is the HERO in game 1 against the Clippers, Hawks versus Bucks, Shanghai Sharks draft, NBA Draft Lotto, Free Alex Caruso, and MORE!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-06-2435 min

The Clinic: All-NBA Podcast KD has an all-time great Game 5, CP3 is the greatest PG ever?, Trae Young is the future of PGs, Donovan Mitchell the greatest Jazz ever?, All-NBA teams,Nets vs Bucks - KD has an all-time great Game 5 Suns vs Nuggets - CP3 is the greatest PG ever? Hawks vs 76ers - Trae Young is the future of PGs Jazz vs Clippers - Donovan Mitchell the greatest Jazz ever?, All-NBA teams, Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-clinic-all-nba-podcast/donations

2021-06-1636 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Bradley Beal and the best NBA players on the worst teamsToday on the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast we examine the best NBA players on the worst teams. Inspired by Bradley Beal's current situation with the Washington Wizards, we dig through NBA history to find the best individual seasons on sub .500 teams, the best players on the worst NBA teams in history and more! Thank you to our episode sponsor Manscaped.com. Support the show and get your balls looking right with 20% off and free shipping by using promo code Fansided20 at manscaped.com. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Op...

2021-02-171h 23

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA players who won a ring and a gold medal in the same summerMarc Gasol made history this summer becoming one of a select few to win both a gold medal and NBA Finals ring in the same summer — our latest episode looks at the others who achieved this feat and how it impacted their career.This week on the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch go international with a fun topic about NBA players who won a gold medal and an NBA Finals ring in the same summer. We’ll look at the players who achieved this feat — Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Lamar Odom, LeBron James...

2019-09-191h 04

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Every NBA game with four overtimes (or more)The Hawks and Knicks dueled in a four-overtime classic, with Paul Millsap giving an iron-man performance in 60 minutes with 37 points and 19 rebounds and Carmelo Anthony scoring 45 and twice forcing extra periods with clutch shots. With only 14 games in NBA/ABA history that have gone four overtimes or more, we thought it appropriate to look back at who stood out in these battles in the latest episode of The Step Back's Day-to-Day NBA Podcast, hosted by Jason Mann. Who better than Rich Kraetsch, co-host of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, to lend some historical expertise to...

2019-03-0635 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Surprise! These NBA stars never scored 50 in a gameThe Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast continues its series on 50-point games with a look at some of the great scorers of all-time who never had 50 points in a game.Throughout the episode we look at these all-time greats who never got to 50 points in a game, discuss that players career-high point total, how close they got to the elusive 50, their amount of 40-point games and how surprising it was that they never reached the big 5-0.The list is broken down into a few categories including Top 50 all-time players who never reached 50 points...

2019-02-2845 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History The NBA's 25th anniversary team, revisitedJason Mann and Rich Kraetsch take a look at the NBA's Silver Anniversary team announced in 1971 and what it says about where the NBA stood at the time in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.Topics discussed on the episode:The merits of the actual choices of the team (Paul Arizin, Bob Cousy, Bob Davies, Joe Fulks, Sam Jones, George Mikan, Bob Pettit, Bill Russell, Dolph Schayes, and Bill Sharman) The decision to not include active players like Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson, Jerry West, and Elgin Baylor

2018-11-181h 04

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA MVPs: Celebrating second placeWho remembers who finished in second? We do! Rich and Jason looked at the runners-up in NBA MVP voting from 1956 to 2017 and what lessons we can glean from them in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.We look at how close multiple-time MVP awards like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Magic Johnson, Bill Russell, and Wilt Chamberlain came to additional awards and if they might even deserve additional MVPs. We discuss players who you might not have expected to finish that high in MVP voting, including Paul Arizin, Dolph...

2018-03-291h 22

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History The dizzying history of NBA realignmentWe are used to the NBA landscape being what it is. Since 1981, there hasn't been much in the way of massive conference realignment but that wasn't always the case. On this episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast hosts Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch look at the NBA's long history of conference realignment. We look first at teams that have for the most part stayed in their respective conferences including the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets and more. After that, it's a look at each and...

2017-12-041h 04

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Fastest firings for NBA coachesWith Suns coach Earl Watson being fired after an 0-3 start, we look at the fastest firings and shortest coaching stints in NBA history on the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.We discuss Dolph Schayes being canned after one game with the 1972 Buffalo Braves, Gene Shue losing his job one year after taking the Philadelphia 76ers to the 1977 NBA Finals, Carl Bennett going from the Fort Wayne Fastpitch Softball League to coach of the Pistons, Paul Westphal feuding with DeMarcus Cousins, Jack Ramsay's final stop in Indiana, the revolving door of coaches...

2017-10-241h 05

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA 1997-98: Kemp trade, KG extension, Bulls drama, and moreTo kick off our new series NBA 20 Years Ago, we look at the 1997 NBA offseason, including the Shawn Kemp trade, the Kevin Garnett extension, Rick Pitino taking power in Boston, and Larry Bird coming home to Indiana, in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.We discus the offseason melodrama surround the Chicago Bulls, a record number of coaching changes, the Washington Bullets becoming the Wizards, a series of unfortunate jersey changes, the 1997 NBA draft with Tim Duncan joining the Spurs, the eternal question of whether Kevin Van Horn or Tim Thomas had...

2017-10-0458 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA stars who mastered another sportJason and Rich discuss NBA players who starred in other professional sports in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.They discuss Wilt Chamberlain's post-NBA professional volleyball career with teams like the Seattle Smashers and the Southern California Bangers, The Big Dipper's dominating performance on national TV after a fellow star's criticism, 1993 Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward's decision to pick the NBA over the NFL, Ward's success in baseball and tennis as well, Danny Ainge balancing baseball with the Toronto Blue Jays with basketball at BYU, the legal battle for Ainge to get...

2017-09-0743 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Chasing perfection (Near-perfect NBA playoff runs)The Golden State Warriors are two games away from pulling off the NBA's first-ever perfect postseason. However, Golden State isn't the only team to enter the NBA Finals with a chance at perfection.Today on the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch look at eight other teams who chased perfection into the NBA Finals. We'll look at each team's regular season record, key players and playoff path. We'll dig deep into their chances at perfection, how long they remained perfect into the NBA Finals and of course, if they ended their nearly-perfect...

2017-06-0630 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA teams that were great but not great enoughWith yet another season ending in disappointment for Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan and the Los Angeles Clippers, the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast looks at teams that were great... but not great enough. To date, only four teams have won at least 50 games for five straight seasons, maintained an SRS of 3 or better and still didn't make the NBA Finals: the 1981-87 Milwaukee Bucks, the 2001-05 Dallas Mavericks, the 2008-12 San Antonio Spurs and now, the 2013-17 Los Angeles Clippers. We explore the makeup of each of these teams, notable failures, key transactions, their...

2017-05-0343 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History I'm back: NBA stars who returned to their previous teamsOne of the bigger non-Russell Westbrook-related stories at the end of this NBA season has been Lance Stephenson's return to the Indiana Pacers.Today, the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast looks at other second comings of significant NBA players from the obvious to the obscure.We look at stars who came home while still in their prime like Steve Nash and LeBron James, those who came home after their prime like Scottie Pippen and Allen Iverson and famous do-overs like Steve Francis and Antoine Walker. We also look at players who had...

2017-04-1257 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA teams who shouldn't lose, but somehow doNBA teams who outscore their opponents over a full season but have a losing record are relatively rare in the NBA. We take a look back at some of the most notable instances in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.Jason Mann talks with Miles Wray of The Step Back about his investigation into recent teams who have managed to have a positive scoring margin and a losing record, with five current teams (Miami, Milwaukee, Charlotte, Minnesota and Denver) very close to doing so this season.First we look at...

2017-03-2140 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Defense doesn't (usually) win NBA MVPsWe look at how more heavily offensive-oriented NBA players have been winning MVP at a greater rate in recent years and why we think the award has shifted away from more defensive-focused players in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.Jason Mann is joined by Dar-Wei Chen of 16 Wins A Ring and Orlando Magic Daily to discuss his recent article looking at NBA MVPs and what they contributed in offensive and defensive win shares, how well the numbers we have now can measure defense, how much individual offense can influence a game...

2017-03-0345 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA trade deadline: Best, worst and wildest deals everWe discuss some of the best, worst and wildest NBA trade deadline deals in history in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.Adam McGee of Behind The Buck Pass joins Jason Mann to talk about some of the most fascinating trade deadline deals in NBA history: Dikembe Mutombo going from the Atlanta Hawks to Philadelphia 76ers in 2001, the Utah Jazz acquiring Jeff Hornacek from the Sixers in 1994, Steve Francis being sent from the Orlando Magic to New York Knicks in 2006, the Boston Celtics trading Joe Johnson to the Phoenix Suns in 2002, Ray...

2017-02-2036 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Many times an NBA All-Star, but overlooked todayWe take a look at multiple-time NBA All-Stars who were big deals in their day but have been somewhat forgotten or overlooked with the passage of time in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.Co-hosts Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch first discuss some of elite superstars of their day: Larry Foust, an 8-time all-star who led the Fort Wayne Pistons to back-to-back NBA Finals in 1955 and 1956 and has the highest Basketball Reference probability score for someone who is not in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame; Alonzo Mourning, who was among top...

2017-02-1738 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA players making statistical history in 2016-17We look at players who are having historically great or statistically uncommon seasons so far in 2016-17 in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast.Kris Fenrich of The Step Back joins Jason Mann to discuss the NBA’s statistical outliers, big men like Brook Lopez and Marc Gasol shooting 3s at an unprecedented rate, the explosion of triple-doubles from Russell Westbrook and others, Westbrook setting records for usage and box-score plus-minus, James Harden's 50-point triple-doubles, Nikola Jokic and DeMarcus Cousins having some of the best passing seasons for a center, Isaiah Thomas wi...

2017-02-1033 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA players who inspired rule changesDWe look at the NBA players of the past who inspired rule changes large and small in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast.Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch discuss how 1930s pro basketball star Leroy Edwards inspired the 3-second rule, how the 1950s NBA dealt with superstar George Mikan and his Minneapolis Lakers dynasty by widening the paint, how Syracuse Nationals owner Danny Biasone's 24-second clock revolutionized the game, how the league tried to limit Wilt Chamberlain by further widening the lane and banning offensive interference, how backboard-destroyer Darryl Dawkins forced the...

2016-12-0543 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA teams that blew a 3-1 lead: A historyDid your NBA team blow a 3-1 lead? There’s always next year. Jason and Rich discuss the teams who squandered a 3-1 advantage in a playoff series and what happened next in the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast.With both the Golden State Warriors (in the Finals, you might have heard) and the Oklahoma City Thunder facing seasons after epic 3-1 collapses, we look at how other teams handled the same situation. Series discussed and their aftermaths include: the Celtics vs. 76ers in 1968, Pacers vs. Kentucky Colonels in 1969, Lakers vs. Suns in...

2016-10-3147 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Who were the wildest ABA and NBA owners? (Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s #12)The oddest NBA and ABA team owners and the wild stories of their ownership are the central topic on the latest episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA podcast’s Basketball Mysteries of the 1970s.The 1970s were a wild time in professional basketball and nowhere is that more evident than the eccentric owners that ruled the decade. From penny-pinching MLB owners enacting mustache bonus to an ownership group drafting players by alphabetical order, the stories are hard to believe. In this episode, Jason and Rich discuss a number of wild NBA and ABA owners including Ch...

2016-08-1535 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Injuries that derailed NBA championship runsAmid the recent news of injuries to Steph Curry, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin, the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast takes a deep dive into the history of major NBA playoff injuries affecting NBA title runs. Players and teams include Derrick Rose's ACL tear in 2012 closing the Chicago Bulls' title window, Oklahoma City's run to back-to-back Finals being handed a blow when Russell Westbrook went down, John Havlicek's injury preventing Boston from becoming the pre-eminent dynasty of the 70s, Isiah Thomas and Magic Johnson in 1987 and 1988 respectively, Chris Webber and Dirk Nowitzki in 2003 as well as...

2016-04-271h 06

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History 1995 NBA year in reviewThe Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast returns with a special #90sWeek-edition taking a look at the 1994-95 NBA season with Sporting News' Adi Joseph (@AdiJoseph). Primary topics include the Houston Rockets improbable run for back-to-back NBA championships, their midseason acquisition of Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler and their insane run through the Western Conference elite en route to a series sweep of the emerging Orlando Magic, led by Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway. Discussions also include Michael Jordan's return to the NBA and the Chicago Bulls, the Celtics' final game at the famed Boston Garden...

2016-03-091h 12

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Once all-NBA, never againThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast looks back at players who made only one appearance on an all-NBA or ABA first team, then never made another all-NBA appearance for the rest of their careers. It's a pretty rare occurrence, with some interesting names including Wes Unseld, Earl Monroe, Gail Goodrich, Warren Jabali, Kevin McHale, Latrell Sprewell, Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah. Jason Mann and special guest host Adam Criblez decide if these players were a flash in the pan or just overlooked for the rest of their careers. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

2016-01-071h 02

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Each NBA team's best-ever jerseyJason Mann and Rich Kraetsch make their choices for the best jerseys in each NBA franchise’s history on the latest episode of the Over and Back classic NBA podcast.From the cursive “Chicago” text on the early Michael Jordan-era Bulls uniforms, “The City” logo on the classic San Francisco Warriors jerseys worn by Rick Barry and Nate Thurmond, the mostly unchanged apparel of the Boston Celtics worn by the likes of Bill Russell, Larry Bird and Paul Pierce, and the gorgeous 1980s outfits worn by the Seattle Supersonics, Jason and Rich dig into a bit of the histor...

2015-11-191h 21

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Dwyane WadeThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Dwyane Wade.Jason Mann, Rich Kraetsch and Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA)—host of the Dunc'd On Basketball Podcast—discuss Wade's meteoric rise to superstardom, where he ranks all-time among shooting guards, his success fitting into multiple systems with the Heat, his insanely high peak and much more.Original airdate: 10/14/15Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2015-10-1416 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Paul PierceThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Paul Pierce.Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch discuss Pierce’s reputation of hitting big shots in key moments, how much his lack of elite seasons or all-NBA recognition hurts him, if he is among the top 10 in his generation, and how his reputation might be different if he hadn’t evolved into a role player later in this career.Original airdate: 10/8/15Advertising Inquir...

2015-10-0812 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Allen IversonThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Allen Iverson.Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch discuss Iverson’s iconic presence and effect on the NBA, his heavy workload and scoring ability, how much his lack of efficiency should matter, and the recent book “Not A Game” by Kent Babb on Iverson’s life and career.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2015-10-0621 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Dan IsselThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Dan Issel.Jason Mann, Rich Kraetsch and Adam Criblez (@AdamCriblez) discuss The Horse’s ability to bounce between PF and C in his time with the Kentucky Colonels and Denver Nuggets, his ugly-yet-effective shot fake, his nose for the ball, and being 10th on the all-time points list in NBA/ABA history.Original airdate: 9/30/15Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPriv...

2015-09-3015 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Chris PaulThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Chris Paul.Jason Mann, Rich Kraetsch and Chris Manning (@cwmwrites) of Fear The Sword and Hardwood Paroxysm discuss whether Paul is the best point guard of his generation, how special his combination of scoring and passing is in NBA history, and whether we hold his lack of playoff success against him.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...

2015-09-2818 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Kevin DurantThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Kevin Durant.Jason Mann, Rich Kraetsch and Adam Johnson (@Slappin5) of Basketball Pantheon discuss Durant's already impressive career, being a once-in-a-generation scorer, whether he's established himself enough to be considered a Top 50 player or if we should wait to allow him to further craft his legacy.Over the offseason, Over and Back will examine the careers of every possible Top 50 candidate, past and present, with hi...

2015-09-2312 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Shawn MarionThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Shawn Marion.Jason Mann, Rich Kraetsch and Seth Partnow (@SethPartnow) of Nylon Calculus discuss Marion's importance among the "Seven Seconds or Less" Phoenix Suns of the mid-2000s, his versatility and ability to match up with bigger players, his strong production despite not being a go-to scorer, and his elite defense, particularly against LeBron James in the 2011 NBA Finals.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br...

2015-09-2217 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Artis GilmoreThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of ABA and NBA legend Artis Gilmore. Jason Mann, Rich Kraetsch and Professor of History at Southeast Missouri State University Adam Criblez (@AdamCriblez) discuss Gilmore's high volume/high efficiency style, his stellar defensive reputation, where he fits among centers of his era, if he's unfairly slotted behind Kareem, Moses and Wilt or if he deserves to be in the same conversation. Lastly, we discuss how much we value hi...

2015-09-2122 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Jason KiddThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Jason Kidd.Jason Mann, Rich Kraetsch and Adam Johnson (@Slappin5) of Basketball Pantheon discuss Kidd as an all-time great passer, defender and master of the triple double. Topics include his late surge as a shooter, whether the dysfunctional situations he created in his early career hurts his legacy, why it took him a few years to get going and how things would be different if he had wo...

2015-09-1721 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Memories of NBA legend Moses MaloneThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast remembers the ABA and NBA career and legacy of Moses Malone. Jason Mann is joined by Hardwood Paroxysm editor emeritus Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) of CBSSports.com and official friend of the podcast Curtis Harris (@ProHoopsHistory) of ProHoopsHistory.com to talk about Malone's incredible rebounding and scoring ability, his dominance in the 1970s and 1980s, his battles with the Lakers and Celtics, getting the better of Kareem, being a member of so many different franchises, his famous 'Fo fo fo' prediction for the '83 Sixers, carrying a middling Rockets team to the '81...

2015-09-1338 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Adrian DantleyThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history, Adrian Dantley.Jason Mann, Rich Kraetsch and Professor of History at Southeast Missouri State University Adam Criblez (@AdamCriblez) discuss Dantley's legendary scoring numbers, his under appreciated efficiency, modern comps for Dantley as well as a few of his warts including subpar defense, less than stellar reviews from former teammates and his lack of a polished, all-around game.

2015-09-1119 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Reggie MillerThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller.Jason Mann and Ian Levy (@HickoryHigh) of Hardwood Paroxysm and Nylon Calculus discuss Reggie’s cult of personality, his status as a great villain (or hero), how he compares to Ray Allen, his relative lack of all-NBA appearances, and how he was a pioneer in a superstar using the 3-pointer as a consistent weapon.Original airdate: 9/8/15Advertising Inqu...

2015-09-0818 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA’s 50 Greatest Players: Steve NashThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with a look at the career and Top 50 candidacy of former Phoenix Suns, Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers point guard Steve Nash. To help us out, we've brought along Brian Schroeder (@cosmis) of Hardwood Paroxysm.Rich Kraetsch, Jason Mann and Brian discuss his strengths: directing one of the best offenses in NBA history, his supremely efficient scorer and his all-time great assist numbers. The guys also discuss some of Nash's biggest flaws: his distinct lack of de...

2015-08-1823 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA's 50 Greatest Players: What stats do we use?The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, with an examination of how to best approach evaluating historical players through the lens of statistics.With Rich Kraetsch on assignment (probably scouring the sports libraries of America to research the NBA's elite), Jason Mann talks to Hardwood Paroxysm editor-in-chief Ian Levy about what the numbers can and cannot tell us, where statistics can fill in the blanks if footage isn't available, how we handle disparity in eras and styles of play, how much should we value be...

2015-08-0731 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA's 50 Greatest Players: Who was snubbed?The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in history, this time looking at the centers from the original list as well as snubs who were perhaps unfairly left off.Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch are joined once again ProHoopsHistory.com‘s Curtis Harris (@ProHoopsHistory) who joins the guys to discuss centers from the original 1996 list — the cases of Patrick Ewing, Robert Parish, Willis Reed, David Robinson, Wes Unseld, Bill Walton and more are discussed in great detail!Other topics include snubs left off the original list...

2015-08-0459 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA's 50 Greatest Players: How do we judge greatness?The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA’s 50 Greatest Players in history, as officially decreed by the NBA in 1996. Today, your hosts Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch are joined once again by a legend in the basketball history field, ProHoopsHistory.com‘s Curtis Harris (@ProHoopsHistory). Topics include discussing what we value the most when trying to determine who should be in the Top 50: statistics, reputation, team accomplishments, innovation, influence and more. They then go through the slashers and forwards named in the original list and where they’d stand if a l...

2015-07-2252 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA's 50 Greatest Players: How good was the 1996 list?The Over and Back Classic NBA podcast continues its offseason series looking at the NBA's 50 Greatest Players in history, as officially decreed by the NBA in 1996. Today, your hosts Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch are joined by a legend in the basketball history field, ProHoopsHistory.com's Curtis Harris (@ProHoopsHistory). Topics include the process behind the original list in 1996, how good of a job they did with that list, whether current players should have been included. The last topic focuses on guards named in the original list and where they'd stand if a list was made today — who's in...

2015-07-161h 03

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA's 50 Greatest Players: IntroductionThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast begins its offseason series looking at the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, as officially decreed by the NBA in 1996. Today, Jason Mann and Rich Kraetsch explain the series in detail and look in depth at the most highly rated of those Top 50 players and whether they'd still be shoo-ins looking at their qualifications through 2015 eyes. Over the offseason, Over and Back will examine the careers of every possible Top 50 candidate, past and present, with historians, writers and basketball experts. At the end, we'll make our picks for a new Top 50...

2015-07-0858 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA Finals Game 7: Rockets-Knicks 1994 & Celtics-Lakers 1969Jason and Rich continue looking back at classic NBA playoff Game 7s with a series on every NBA Finals Game 7 in history. For part five, they talk about the Houston Rockets vs. New York Knicks in 1994 and the Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers in 1969. Topics discussed include John Starks’ famously awful 2-for-18 game, the rareness of a superstar vs. superstar (Hakeem Olajuwon vs. Patrick Ewing) matchup at the same position in the Finals, how insanely close the 1994 Finals really were by point differential, Bill Russell and Sam Jones’ final game, Jerry West winning Finals MVP in a se...

2015-06-1518 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History NBA Finals Game 7s: 1951, 1954 and 1970Jason and Rich continue looking at every NBA Finals Game 7 in history. In Part Two, they discuss the New York Knicks vs. Los Angeles Lakers in 1970, Minneapolis Lakers vs. Syracuse Nationals in 1954, and Rochester Royals vs. New York Knicks in 1951. Topics discussed include the shocking revelation that the “Willis Reed game” was only 15th on our list, Walt Frazier’s fantastic performance in said game, the Lakers and George Mikan’s early NBA dominance, the NBA’s odd Round Robin playoff format, the surprisingly dominant Rochester Royals mini-dynasty, Arnie Risen’s stardom and how the 1951 series was important in growing the NBA’s na...

2015-06-0427 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Worst playoff teams in NBA historyThe Over and Back Classic NBA podcast returns with a playoff-themed edition as Jason and Rich break down the worst NBA playoff teams in history. Whether the result of expansion or the NBA letting too many teams into the final dance, there have been numerous examples of terrible NBA playoff teams. Instead of breaking down each and everyone, this compact (~45 minute show) looks at the worst by each decade(ish). Who were the most prominent players on these bad playoff teams? How did they get so bad? How bad were they? These questions and much more are...

2015-04-0548 min

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History Our favorite NBA midseason trades everJason Mann and Rich Kraetsch are back with a brand-new episode of Over and Back: The Classic NBA podcast! Today's topic is all about the NBA trade deadline and some of our favorite midseason deals of all-time. The guys are first joined by Rafael Canton (@nba_trades) of NBATrades.tumblr.com to talk trade deadline history, most underrated deadline deals, trades that helped both teams, what compelled him to create a blog focusing solely on NBA trades, Rasheed Wallace's one-game Atlanta tenure and much more along the way. After Rafael, both Jason and Rich present...

2015-02-201h 39

Over and Back: Stories About NBA History How 2014-15 could make NBA historyJason Mann and Rich Kraetsch are back with another episode of the Over and Back classic NBA podcast but this time instead of talking the past, we're talking the present as we preview the NBA season. Of course, we had to put a historical spin on it so we preview the season while referencing the past! Unfortunately the podcast begins with breaking news about Steve Nash missing the 2014-15 NBA season and the likely end of his historic career. Our regularly schedule podcast begins with discussions include comparable teams to this year's Cleveland Cavaliers, if the Cavaliers...

2014-10-251h 49