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It’s (Post) Season Preview Time Sep 27, 2021

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their initial thoughts and predictions for the WNBA Playoffs, then begin previewing the 2021-22 NBA season with thoughts on the Atlantic Division (BKN, BOS, NYK, PHI, TOR).

TIME STAMPS:

3:15 — Nekias and Steve discuss the single-elimination playoff games around the WNBA, then preview the Sun-Sky and Aces-Mercury series.

16:40 — Nekias and Steve discuss a Rolling Stone article detailing vaccination distrust among some NBA players.

27:30 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Boston Celtics

44:30 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Brooklyn Nets

1:00:45 — Nekias and Steve discuss the New York Knicks

1:19:20 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Philadelphia 76ers

1:37:15 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Toronto Raptors

1:51:40 — Nekias and Steve rank the teams and the top 10 players in the division

1:55:35 — Nekias and Steve answer questions from the mailbag. If you have questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

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Summer League Wrap-Up Aug 19, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. go over the NBA’s opening night and Christmas Day slate of games, then give their takeaways from Summer League play.

TIME STAMPS:

4:20 — Nekias and Steve discuss the opening night and Christmas Day schedule.

26:15 — Marcus Smart extension talk + Boston’s lineup questions.

35:35 — Analysis on three trades: Grayson Allen to Milwaukee, Eric Bledsoe to Los Angeles, and Patrick Beverley to Minnesota.

58:05 — Nekias and Steve begin their Summer League takeaways by listing the teams they did and didn’t enjoy watching.

1:19:20 — Performance breakdowns of Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, and Jalen Suggs

1:43:20 — Nekias and Steve discuss the rookies that impressed, as well as some they wish they saw more from

1:52:26 — Nekias and Steve discuss the second-year (or later) guys that impressed, as well as some they wish they saw more from

2:01:15 — Mailbag segment

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2021 Free Agency Thoughts Aug 05, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the draft, break down Team USA’s win over Spain, then give their early thoughts on free agency.

TIME STAMPS:
4:12 — Nekias and Steve recap the 2021 draft, digging into their favorite teams and player fits.
10:45 — Nekias and Steve discuss Team USA’s 95-81 victory over Spain
22:55 — Nekias and Steve discuss all things free agency: their early winners and losers, questionable deals, and rotation decisions that intrigue them.

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Prepping for the 2021 NBA Draft Jul 28, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Jackson Frank and PD Web to talk philosophy and answer draft questions.
TIME STAMPS:
3:50 — Grizzlies-Pelicans trade discussion
11:50 — Bradley Beal (and Damian Lillard) trade discussion’
23:05 — Team USA discussion
34:57 — Draft Q&A

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Khristmas In July Jul 21, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. wrap up the NBA Finals, giving flowers to both the champion Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns.

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NBA Finals Game 5 Recap Jul 19, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the pros and cons of the play-in tournament, react to the latest coaching hire (Wes Unseld Jr/Washington), discuss Team USA’s roster movement, dig into Damian Lillard’s situation in Portland, then breakdown Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

TIMESTAMPS
3:20 — Nekias and Steve discuss the play-in tournament coming back next season.
7:35 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Washington Wizards hiring Wes Unseld Jr. as their new head coach.
11:50 — Nekias and Steve discuss the departures of Bradley Beal and Kevin Love from Team USA, as well as what their replacements (Keldon Johnson, JaVale McGee) bring to the table.
21:40 — Nekias and Steve discuss the smoke surrounding Damian Lillard’s future in Portland.
32:05 — Nekias and Steve break down Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

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NBA Finals Game 4 Reaction Jul 15, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the shot-making duel between Khris Middleton (40 points) and Devin Booker (42 points), Milwaukee’s continued paint dominance, Phoenix’s offensive game plan and much more.

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NBA Finals Check-In Jul 12, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their takeaways on the NBA Finals through the first three games.
TIME STAMPS:
1:30 - Nekias and Steve discuss the Orlando Magic hiring Jamahl Mosley as their new head coach.
6:00 - Nekias and Steve discuss Team USA’s exhibition loss to Nigeria.
18:55 - Nekias and Steve discuss the NBA Finals.

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