BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast

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Is Bronny Better? Can Ayton Help? Lakers Hope So... Oct 08, 2025

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Coach Nick and Andrew “Combo” Salas break down preseason takeaways that actually matter. They dive into New York’s new handoff-heavy offense, why parking Jalen Brunson in the corner only works if the actions hit closer to the nail, and who should really be the high-post hub (hello, KAT). Then it’s Warriors talk with Al Horford’s pick-and-pop balance next to Draymond, Kuminga’s best usage in transition, and whether the vibes can stay clean. They hit the Lakers frontcourt with Ayton’s rim protection and lob finishing, what Austin Reaves brings as a secondary handler, and a sober look at Bronny’s development curve under extra pressure. Plus: practice vs. drills, Bobby Knight’s “freedom” paradox, and a quick nod to the upcoming Netflix “Starting Five” doc. Drop your questions on the YouTube side via Super Chat to get on the show next tim

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Is Kuminga Worth the Bag? Mike Brown’s Knicks, ESPN Top 10, and More Oct 05, 2025

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Coach Nick and Andrew “Combo” Salop kick off the 25–26 season live: the Jonathan Kuminga contract standoff, why his non-rim paint and rim finishing numbers clash with a bigger role, and whether a sign-and-trade (Suns/Kings?) makes sense. Then we dig into Mike Brown’s Knicks—Princeton touches, two-guard fronts, handoff chains, and how a real Brunson–KAT two-man game changes their ceiling. We react to ESPN’s Top 10 (Steph over LeBron, Wemby at 5), plus Michael Jordan to NBC and what he’ll actually bring on air. The Cade Cunningham debate returns: can you be Top 10 if you’re below-average at the rim? We also hit defensive “peel-to-corner” rotations, Horford’s fit, and why watch-party season is back.

Chapters
0:00 Welcome + New Season
0:55 Kuminga: offers, role, S&T leverage
12:00 Skill dev vs. shot selection
18:30 Knicks under Mike Brown: actions to watch
23:40 Brunson–KAT usage we need
26:50 ESPN Top 10 reactions
29:50 MJ to NBC
31:50 Cade finishing debate
45:30 Defensive rotations trend
52:30 Superchats + watch parties

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How To Unlock The Most Potential With Tommy Tempesta Aug 11, 2025

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Coach Nick is joined by Tommy Tempesta, a trainer with a deep knowledge of both biomechanics and skill development and someone who understands how to unlock the most potential from any athlete with some of the most cutting edge techniques and methods you'll see. This discussion into shooting will help your coaching both from a practical standpoint but also to grasp specific concepts that can lead you on your own journey to discover even more about the jump shot.

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🚨TOM THIBODEAU FIRED🚨 Jun 04, 2025

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Coach Nick and Combo discuss the on court issues that led to the shocking dismissal of the most successful Knicks coach in 20 years. There was a delicate mix of lineup balancing and clock management issues that ultimately led management to feel that Thibs wasn't the guy to get them all the way to a title.

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The Adjustment OKC Made That Jokic Couldn't Handle May 20, 2025

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Coach Nick and Combo discuss the Game 7 between OKC and Denver, and how Jokic couldn't handle being guarded by the much smaller Alex Caruso.

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NBA Playoffs Round 2 Previews May 06, 2025

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Coach Nick and Combo go through all the matchups in the 2nd round and offer their predictions.

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Why Mike Malone Was Fired Apr 10, 2025

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Coach Nick and Combo welcome to the show Adam Mares, of the show All NBA with Tim Legler and host of DNVR Nuggets, to discuss the shocking details of the Mike Malone firing.

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Will Fans Ever Embrace The Way The Game Is Called? Mar 19, 2025

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Coach Nick and Combo discuss whether James Harden is back to his dominant self, will the fans ever embrace how the game is called now, and how the Lakers stack up against the West.

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We've Forgotten About Zion And Lakers Are Contenders Mar 12, 2025

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Join Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the resurgence of Zion Williamson as he toils in obscurity for the New Orleans Pelicans. There's real concern about Joel Embiid's future in Philadelphia and they analyze the Lakers chances of winning a title with Luka and LeBron.

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The Beef Between Stephen A & LeBron Mar 12, 2025

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Coach Nick and Combo break down what happened in the confrontation between LeBron James and Stephen A Smith as well as dissect how the Knicks can survive without Jalen Brunson.

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