Seven Seconds or Less: An NBA & Phoenix Suns Podcast

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Ep 48 - Cole Zwicker (Part 2) : More Suns Draft & FA Options May 25, 2019

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Max and David continue this week with Cole Zwicker, for Part 2 of their extensive chat on the Phoenix Suns.

The guys jump back into draft options, this time with a group of 'Bigs' for either the #6 pick or elsewhere: Brandon Clarke, De'Andre Hunter, Grant Williams and Nassir Little.

After that discussion, David then takes control with a segment focused on building out the team and what Phoenix might be able to do in Free Agency. Cole also gives his thoughts on Deandre Ayton, Elie Okobo and De'Anthony Melton.

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Follow @colezwicker on Twitter and read his draft thoughts at www.thestepien.com

01:50 - Discussing The 'Bigs' In The Draft
08:22 - More In Depth On Clarke
17:41 - Combining The '18 And '19 Classes
21:52 - Where Will The Top FA's Go?
25:07 - Setting Up For The Future
30:32 - Deandre Ayton Tangent
34:20 - Free Agency Choices

Ep 47 - Cole Zwicker (Part 1) : Suns Draft & Trade Options May 19, 2019

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Max and David are joined by Cole Zwicker for Part 1 of 2 episodes, focusing on the Suns options with Pick #6.

In what is the podcast's 1st Birthday, the guys start off by giving their reactions to the chaos of the Draft Lottery draw. They then cover off a group of 'Smalls' that are options at Pick 6: Darius Garland, Coby White, Jarrett Culver & Cam Reddish.
After some lengthy discussion, Max then raises the idea of what trading the pick might look like with some hypotheticals including Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry & Jrue Holiday for David and Cole to consider.

Stay tuned for Part 2 next week.

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Follow @colezwicker on Twitter and read his draft thoughts at www.thestepien.com

03:45 - Lottery Recap & Reactions
16:20 - Discussing The 'Smalls' at Pick 6
27:00 - More In Depth On Culver
34:55 - Booker Defense & Keeping Oubre
39:47 - Trading The Pick + Jackson Options
48:45 - Bigger Suns Trades

Ep 46 - Pre-Lottery Thoughts + Draft Preview with Jackson Frank May 11, 2019

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With one more episode before the NBA Draft Lottery, Max and David return with an episode focused on the top prospects + their final group of 3 possible draftees.
Jackson Frank of The Athletic (PHI), The Step Back & Gonzaga Bulletin joins the podcast to discuss the 2019 NBA Draft + various other topics. The guys start off with some playoff observations, before talking a bit more in depth on Zion Williamson + Ja Morant.

After a customary Did You Know segment, the trio then dive into Jarrett Culver (with some RJ Barrett), Coby White + Rui Hachimura.

The podcast closes with a customary 7SOL segment, focused on the upcoming Lottery.

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Follow Jackson @jackfrank_jjf on Twitter.

03:33 - Lottery Recap
06:40 - Playoffs Observations
18:55 - Zion Williamson
34:30 - Ja Morant
46:45 - Did You Know
52:05 - Jarrett Culver + RJ Barrett
1:04:13 - Coby White
1:12:37 - Rui Hachimura
1:20:05 - 7SOL

Ep 45 - The Suns Hire a Coach + Draft Preview with AZSportsZone May 05, 2019

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First, the guys discuss the Monty Williams hiring. Have the Suns finally found their leader?

Then, Brandon from @AZSportsZone joins to talk draft, including analyses of Darius Garland, Grant Williams, and Romeo Langford.

2:00 Monty Williams Hiring
17:30 NBA Playoffs Surpises and Disappointments
24:00 Did You Know
28:00 Draft Segment
31:30 Zion, RJ, Ja
37:00 Darius Garland
46:30 Grant Williams
57:30 Romeo Langford
1:04:30 7SOL

Ep 44 - Kokoskov Fired + Draft Preview with Ale Cozzi Apr 29, 2019

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Max and David return with an episode focused on the firing of Igor Kokoskov to start, and the 2019 Draft Class to finish.
The guys jump right into the biggest news of the week, with the Suns letting go of their Head Coach. David clears the lungs with a rant focused squarely on the Suns franchise. After then discussing the next guys in line for the job, the routine Did You Know segment returns with a #44 theme.
Alessandro Cozzi of Red Team Scouting then joins the podcast to discuss the 2019 NBA Draft. The guys start off with some talk on Zion Williamson, Ja Morant & RJ Barrett - before moving into the first grouping for this series of episodes; Cam Reddish, Brandon Clarke & De'Andre Hunter.

The podcast closes with a customary 7SOL segment, focused on the Playoffs.

We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast!

Follow Ale @AleCozz1 on Twitter & check out redteamscouting.com

02:30 - Igor Kokoskov Fired
21:55 - Will Monty Take The Job?
29:02 - Did You Know #44
34:55 - Introducing Ale
38:43 - Draft Big 3
50:04 - Cam Reddish
1:01:30 - Brandon Clarke
1:13:55 - De'Andre Hunter
1:23:53 - 7SOL

Ep 43 - Opening The Offseason + Playoff Observations Apr 22, 2019

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Max and David are back to transition the Suns from the regular season to the real season. The offseason! We as fans have become to used to the hope of the offseason, but here we are!

Discussing all the lottery options, possible draft prospects and how Phoenix would build the team out based on where they finish in the lottery.

David then presents the newest Did You Know segment, before the guys jump into the playoffs so far and several obervations with plenty of Suns tie-ins.

The podcast closes with a customary 7SOL segment.

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03:26 - Key Dates
08:09 - Winning The Lottery
21:20 - Falling From 2 to 4
38:55 - Falling From 5 to 7
44:45 - Did You Know
50:48 - Playoff Observations
1:17:00 - 7SOL

Ep 42 - Suns Season Review, Giannis vs. Harden, Playoff Preview Apr 08, 2019

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Max and David do a full Suns season review, including grades and memorable moments from each player on the roster. They also incorporate excellent questions provided by you, the listeners!

Then, after a fun playoff-themed Did You Know segment, the guys jump into this year's incredible MVP race. Is it Giannis? Is it Harden? Max and David break it all down.

The podcast closes with a brief playoff preview followed by a listener-fueled 7SOL segment.

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03:15 - Recap and News

10:00 - Booker, TJ, JJ, Bender

27:30 - Ayton, Mikal, Melton, Okobo

43:00 - Oubre, Johnson, Holmes

51:00 - The rest of the roster

56:00 - Did You Know

1:01:00 - MVP breakdown

1:13:30 - Playoff preview

1:24:00 - 7SOL

Ep 41 - Season Coming To A Close Mar 24, 2019

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Max and David talking all things Suns and the rest of the season.

The guys touch on the busy news week, including Jimmer Fredette's signing, Kelly Oubre's surgery, the GM search and the tank race to the bottom.

David then returns with a Did You Know segment with a twist, before the podcast continues with a fun look at the first round matchups they'd most like to see in the playoffs. Despite the Suns season being over, Max & David bring up some names for Suns fans to watch for as possibilities next season.

Finally, a customary 7SOL focused on the upcoming offseason.

We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast!

03:04 - Quick Recap
04:25 - Jimmer Fredette Signing
11:15 - Kelly Oubre Out
18:15 - The Tank Race
23:21 - The GM Search
26:19 - Did You Know: Jimmer Edition
34:30 - First Round Playoffs & Potential New Suns
1:13:45 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 40 - Catching Up Since The All Star Break Mar 16, 2019

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After a bit of a break, Max and David are back on deck to talk about the mini resurgence from the Phoenix Suns since the Alll Star Break.

The guys touch on every player on the roster, starting with the #ValleyBoyz core of Booker, Ayton, Oubre and Johnson. They then move onto Coach Kokoskov and the curious case of Dragan Bender.

David then returns with a quick Did You Know segment, before the podcast continues with the remainder of the roster. Starting with Bridges and Jackson, the guys then talk about the last few guys playing and not playing. Finally, a customary 7SOL focused on the upcoming offseason.

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02:42 - Quick Recap (Results, Standings & Lottery Odds)
04:12 - A Healthy Devin Booker
13:09 - Deandre Ayton Continues To Improve
28:04 - Kelly Oubre Winning Fans Hearts
39:45 - The Tyler Johnson Edition
45:45 - Happy For Igor Kokoskov
49:51 - What About Dragan Bender?
55:03 - Did You Know: RFA Edition
1:00:33 - Mikal Bridges Off The Bench
1:06:37 - End Of The Line For Josh Jackson?
1:14:20 - The Rest Of The Roster
1:26:12 - 7 Seconds Or Less

Ep 39 - Kellan Olson On The State Of The Suns Feb 20, 2019

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Max and David are joined by Kellan Olson, who covers the Phoenix Suns for @EmpireOfTheSuns and is an editor/reporter for @AZSports.

The guys talk about Kellan's interviews with James Jones (Interim GM) and Igor Kokoskov (Head Coach), which highlighted a number of key points around the Suns coaching, development & franchise pieces in Deandre Ayton & Devin Booker.

After a quick Did You Know focusing on Ayton's appearance at All Star Weekend, the trio then look at: Jones' comments on the upcoming Summer, the Zion Williamson debate and the rest of the 2019 Draft Class.

Thanks to Kellan for joining us and thanks to everyone listening. We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast!

03:38 - How Much Is Igor Kokoskov's Fault?
08:32 - What's Best For Deandre Ayton Long Term?
19:00 - When Will The Suns Help Devin Booker?
33:50 - Did You Know: Rising Stars Edition
40:07 - What Will Summer 2019 Bring For Free Agency & Trades?
46:44 - Just How Good Is Zion Williamson?
59:31 - What About The Rest Of The '19 Draft Class?
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