BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Instant Offense Podcast: Scot Pollard May 04, 2016

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It's the return of the Instant Offense Podcast: Playoff style. I'm joined by ex-NBA big man with even bigger personality, Scot Pollard. Pollard spent 11 years battling with the best of the best in the NBA trenches, and I'm excited to talk Pacers, Kings, playing against (and with) Kevin Garnett, and he gives us an insider's view of the best big men he's battled. We also get his take on the current season and playoffs.

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The NBA Podcast: 2nd Round Previews May 02, 2016

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Join Bryan, Morten, and Sarah as they talk about the Portland Trail Blazers chances against the Golden State Warriors if Curry is out for an extended period. Also: what's next for the Clippers, as well as a big Spurs-Thunder breakdown. What will the Timberwolves look like with Tom Thibodeau in Minnesota and the Lakers under newly hired Luke Walton in Los Angeles.

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Jonathan Tjarks of The Ringer on March Madness And The NBA Mar 29, 2016

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Coach Nick welcomes Jonathan Tjarks, the newest member of Bill Simmons latest venture The Ringer, to talk about the NCAA Tournament and the NBA.

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March Madness Sweet 16 Preview Mar 22, 2016

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Dan Dickey (@Hoops_Nerd) joins Coach Nick to discuss their initial predictions before the tournament started (VERY), as well as give unique insight into the Sweet 16 matchups.

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NCAA Tournament March Madness Preview: Upsets And Players To Watch Mar 14, 2016

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Coach Nick is joined by Basketball Analyst Dan Dickey - who has some of the most robust statistical models to predict player performance and team performance. We discuss teams that should have gotten in the field, some prime upset candidates, and under the radar players who you should definitely tune in to see.

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Thunder Beat Writer Anthony Slater With The Latest On OKC Mar 10, 2016

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Anthony Slater is the Thunder Beat Writer for the Oklahoman and NewsOK.com. Find out what Kevin Durant's options are this summer in Free Agency, how Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant get along, and whether head coach Billy Donovan has enough control over the team to get them over the top and win a title.

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Sekou Smith of NBA.com and NBA TV Weighs In On The Thunder Mar 03, 2016

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Sekou Smith, senior analyst at NBA.com and NBA TV, joins Coach Nick to discuss the what is going on with Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is it a failure of coaching? Can they improve their decision making? Will they ever get it together to take on the toughest teams in the West?

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Adi Joseph of The Sporting News Feb 21, 2016

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Don't miss this entertaining romp through the NBA Trade deadline (Detroit! Orlando!) as well as an informative and intelligent discussion of pop music and its place in our culture.

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Stu Jackson On Handing Out NBA Punishments Feb 19, 2016

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Stu Jackson, former Wisconsin, Knicks, and Grizzlies head coach, as well as the former Executive Vice President of the NBA and current Senior Associate Commissioner of the Big East and NBA TV Analyst, comes on the show to discuss his experiences with the game. Did he think Michael Finley would become such a great NBA player while playing at Wisconsin? Did the rules he instituted create the style of play we see today? How difficult was it to handle the Malice in the Palace and Suns vs Spurs fights? Rare insight into some seminal moments in the history of the NBA, so don't miss it!

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Super Hoopers: All Star Spectacular Feb 18, 2016

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Dave Futernick joins the pod to break down a fantastic all star weekend. Topics range from the dunk contest to Devin Booker's good looks to Matt's dinner and Dave's girlfriend's love of Derek Fisher.

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