Afleveringen
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0:00 Intro
2:02 Burning Questions leading up to the NBA Preseason
2:12 Which playoff teams from last season are most likely to have a drop off this season?
18:09 Which team out East outside of the playoff field last season is most likely to be in the playoffs this season?
23:22 Which players should fans be on alert to take the leap into stardom next season?
34:19 Which team out West outside of the playoff field last season is most likely to be in the playoffs this season?
40:08 Rossâs Best Bets: A look into some early preseason prop bets!
40:24 James Harden to average 20 ppg next season
41:15 Paul George to average 23 ppg next season
42:44 Brandon Miller to average 23 ppg next season
44:17 Tyus Jones to average 6 apg next season
45:19 Immanuel Quickley to average 20 ppg next season
46:35 Final Thoughts
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0:00 Intro
1:42 Bruce asks Ross to provide a recap of Giannis Antetokounmpo's wedding in Greece
05:02 An Eastern Conference Focus on team Over/Under Win Projections
05:20 Boston Celtics
08:49 New York Knicks
11:23 Philadelphia 76ers
14:23 Toronto Raptors
17:40 Brooklyn Nets
20:55 Milwaukee Bucks
24:19 Cleveland Cavaliers
27:25 Indiana Pacers
30:39 Chicago Bulls
33:46 Detroit Pistons
37:23 Orlando Magic
40:18 Miami Heat
42:41 Atlanta Hawks
45:33 Charlotte Hornets
48:23 Washington Wizards
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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome to the show.
0:51 ... Bruce live Bet Online Commercial Read.
1:29 ... Bruce introduces Ryan Ward, the host of the Jello Jigglin podcast and reporter for LakersNation.com.
2:07 ... Ryan explains "Jello Jigglin," the name of his podcast which honors Chick Hearn, the legendary Lakers announcer.
3:06 ... Everything begins and ends with LeBron James when it comes to the Lakers ... Bruce thinks he's the GOAT but Ryan has an alternate opinion .... Ryan explains why it's still Michael Jordan for him.
6:12 ... LeBron's son Bronny is a Laker and defense appears to be his strength .... Ryan shares his thoughts on Bronny and how he can use his defense to succeed in the NBA. JJ Redick said Lu Dort could be a model for Bronny's upward trajectory.
8:56 ... Ryan feels Bronny can eventually become a solid shooter and he used Jason Kidd as an example.
11:03 ... JJ Redick is a rookie coach and he's LeBron's guy (for now), but the fans are not expecting much from him. But he'll still take heat if the team flounders out of the gate. Ryan ridicules those who compare Redick to a young Pat Riley.
14:13 ... Bronny has gotten all the attention but top draft choice Dalton Knecht is a three point shooter and could be a major factor right out of the box.
15:21 ... Ryan sizes up the Lakers backcourt situation with newly re-signed Max Christie joining Austin Reaves, D'Angelo Russell, and Gabe Vincent.
16:38 ... Christie signed a nice contract (4 yrs/$32m) but is that deal something the Lakers should have committed to?
18:43 ... This is the last gasp of the LeBron era and Ryan feels the rebuilding process is upon us soon. He even makes a bold prediction about LeBron's future.
20:42 ... Anthony Davis is still at the top of his game and this could be the "last best chance" for AD and LBJ to get one more ring.
22:07 ... Ryan questioned why JJ Redick dissed AD's defense last season and suggested it might have been personal.
24:28 ... World B asks Ryan about AD's shot selection and what he needs to do to be dominant on offense. While three point shooting has never been his thing, Redick loves the three and may ask AD to shoot them more frequently.
25:47 ... Bruce asks Ryan if the supporting cast is good enough for a long playoff run without a mid-season trade?
27:04 ... Has Rob Pelinka had a successful tenure as general manager after winning it all in 2020? Ryan had a major problem with the Russell Westbrook trade and agrees with Dwight Howard about how breaking up the 2020 champions was a mistake.
30:40 ... The Clippers would like to consider themselves rivals of the Lakers and now they have their own new arena. But much like the Nets vs the Knicks in New York, the Clips will never be the equal of the Lakers. Ryan had fun describing how the Lakers built a new scoreboard in response to the Clippers massive new video board but he couldn't tell the difference between the new one and previous one.
35:04 ... Steve Ballmer could have moved the Clippers to Seattle but he chose money over team success.
35:39 ... This is the first time that the fans see Jeanie Buss as "public enemy #1" even though she is a great person. Bruce shares his thoughts on how Jeanie hasn't had it easy with family conflicts affecting the operation of the team. And the relatively small number of people in the inner circle has sometimes given LeBron more opportunities to exert his influence.
37:55 ... Ryan says Lakers Nation is convinced that LeBron is running the entire franchise and the fans are very negative towards the Lakers heading into the season.
40:06 ... The Lakers have usually found success trading for stars and even though they've drafted well, they always trade promising young guys for "one guy."
41:34 ... World B tees up a discussion on whether the team has a "Post LeBron Exit Strategy." Ryan feels the future is really uncertain and their pattern of trading young players for stars probably won't continue.
45:27 .... The Knicks would like to emulate the Lakers in the way they attract stars, but now they're taking a different approach and the Knicks are hitting their stride.
46:50 ... Magic Johnson and Anthony Edwards recently feuded over Ant's statement about old school guys not being as good as the new school guys. We all ridiculed Edwards for his bizarre take.
51:20 ... World B asks Ryan about Kobe vs LeBron and Ryan feels Kobe's mentality set him apart from LeBron. He was a killer on the court, the way his mind worked, and the way he carried himself were all amazing. Ryan said LeBron can do everything on the court but off the court he was not as great as Kobe. Kobe was an inspiration in many non-basketball situations.
54:24 ... Bruce feels Kobe is an eternal life force who remains a presence in the hearts and minds of basketball fans everywhere.
55:46 ... Bruce feels that the Celtics and Lakers complete each other and measure themselves against each other. There is a lot of respect there. But Ryan feels Cedric Maxwell is one player that Lakers fans really hate.
57:54 ... Bruce thanks Ryan for joining the show and says goodbye .
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0:00 .... Bruce hello and welcome
0:48 .... Live Bet OnLine read
1:29 ... Bruce introduces special guest Bill Pidto of MSG Network
2:27 .. How important is it to the NBA when the Knicks are relevant?
3:39 ... What has made Knicks president Leon Rose so successful in rebuilding the Knicks?
5:50 ... OG Anunoby joined the team during the season last year but he'll be in training camp this season ... what will the impact be when he is around from the start of the season this time around?
7:03 ... Julius Randle can be a polarizing figure, but Bill explains why he is so important to the team.
8:50 ... Bill and World B discuss how close the Knicks are to the Celtics in the eastern conference pecking order.
9:52 ... Head coach Tom Thibideau has a very deep team but still faces many challenges and Bill sizes them up.
12:02 ... The atmosphere in New York is electric when the Knicks are making a playoff run and the excitement level will be at a fever pitch this season.
13:27 ... With the departure of Isaiah Hartenstein, Jericho Sims may be asked to step up along with Precious Achiewa to fill that void behind Mitchell Robinson. As the season goes on, the team's cap space could improve and then a move could be possible to shore up that position.
15:05 ... The Knicks would have liked to keep Hartenstein but the numbers didn't allow it.
16:43 ... Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby are lockdown wing defenders which may help overcome the lack of a rim protector if Mitchell Robinson is out of the lineup. Bill feels there are very few centers in the east that will test the Knicks rim protection.
18:38 ... Will the four Villanova guys (Brunson, Hart, Bridges, DiVincenzo) see time on the floor together? Bill feels it could be a viable "small" lineup with Randle at center.
19:55 ... Although the team did give up a lot of future assets to acquire Bridges, there is one player (Randle) that could potentially be moved if the Knicks feel they need to replenish their future draft assets. But Bill feels that is very unlikely.
21:20 ... What was the significance of Jalen Brunson taking less money in his new deal in order to give the team more cap flexibility? Bill feels he put the team first while Bruce wonders if there could be any unintended consequences for his act of unselfishness.
24:16 ... World B's Knicks loyalty goes back many years but he understands the hype and he asks Bill what the team's actual ceiling is.
26:23 ... Bruce, our resident Celtics fan is just itching for a Celtics/Knicks eastern conference finals which everyone feels will be an epic series.
27:48 ... The Knicks have done a good job of keeping their retired legends involved with the team and that adds to the excitement of the fans.
29:30 ... Bruce thanks Bill and teases next week's show with fellow BLEAV podcaster Ryan Ward of the "Jello Jiggin" Lakers-centric podcast.
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0:00 Intro
1:30 The crew breaks down the NBA matchups theyâve got circled on next seasonâs calendar
1:56 Knicks @ 76ers matchup
2:58 Spurs @ Thunder matchup
5:01 Knicks @ Celtics on Opening Night
6:04 Knicks @ Pacers
7:25 Bucks @ Grizzlies
9:13 Suns @ Clippers
10:53 Nuggets @ Lakers
12:47 Suns @ Timberwolves
13:45 Warriors @ Celtics
15:08 Lakers @ Warriors on Christmas Day
16:02 Bucks @ Blazers
17:00 Bruce shares a quick rafting story
17:39 Mavericks @ Warriors
18:31 76ers @ Clippers
19:30 Sixers signing Guerschon Yabusele after his success this summer with France
20:29 Kings @ Rockets
21:31 Best Offseason Move Around the League
21:41 The OKC Thunder adding Isaiah Hartenstein & Alex Caruso
22:54 The New York Knicks adding Mikal Bridges
26:25 The Phoenix Suns signing Tyus Jones
27:31 Bruce gives a shoutout to a Spurs super fan
28:27 Chris Paul & Harrison Barnes joining the Spurs
29:44 Paul George joining forces with Joel Embiid in Philadelphia
31:57 The Bucks significantly improving their wings by adding Gary Trent Jr & Taurean Prince
32:58 The Magic signing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
34:09 Klay Thompson making the move to Dallas to play with the Mavericks
37:03 The Kings adding DeMar DeRozan while also retaining Malik Monk
38:32 Caitlin Clark & the Indiana Fever are making noise in the WNBA
45:44 NBA Wedding Bells were ringing! Bruce shares the news
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0:00 Intro
1:27 Initial Reactions to Team USA winning the Gold Medal Game
3:19 Steph Curryâs epic finish down the stretch
9:57 Devin Bookerâs standout play & development this summer
13:12 Jayson Tatumâs interesting summer
17:00 Joel Embiid becoming a worldwide villain
18:52 LeBron James continues to impress us all
21:22 Victor Wembanyama did not disappoint!
26:38 Team USA Womenâs team continue to dominate Olympic competition
29:44 Nikola Jokicâs historic Olympic performance
33:17 Reactions to LeBron James winning MVP of the Olympics
34:43 All-Olympic Team Selections & Reactions
37:27 What could Team USA look like in 2028?
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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Ross introduces the panel and dedicates episode #116 to james Johnson, who wears #16 and begins his 16th NBA season in October.
1:00 ... Ross live read for Bet Online
1:47 ... The crew reflects on last week's show with Luke Kornet of the Celtics and what a unique guest he was.
3:33 ... Tyus Jones joins the Phoenix Suns and will be the steady point guard the Suns need.
6:45 ... The Suns rotation will change drastically and they were a poor 4th quarter team last season but Jones will solve many of their late game woes.
10:08 ... The Knicks re-upped Precious Achiewa as a backup big but their center situation is still tenuous with often injured Mitchell Robinson still on the team but reliable backup Isaiah Hartenstein has moved on to Oklahoma City.
15:17 ... Reed Sheppard of Houston is favored by many to win the Rookie of the Year Award but Ross and Bruce feel Stephon Castle of the Spurs will win it while World B likes Zach Edey of Memphis.
19:34 ... Charles Barkley is talking about retirement but nobody takes it seriously since he has 7 years left on a 10 year $210 million dollar contract. If he leaves Turner, ESPN could be a possibility but his deal would need to be different than most talent at ESPN because he probably would balk at the type of workload that ESPN analysts typically have to handle.
23:59 ... Inside The NBA could be a vastly different show next season as the sad reality of losing the contract with the league wears on the guys and some bitterness may show up on the air. Ross appreciates how Charles always would stick up for the people behind the scenes whose jobs will be in jeopardy.
26:47 ... World B shares a personal story about being told he was being let go by the Golf Channel but that he had to work his final two months before his time expired. It was a trying time and the Turner crew will probably experience something similar.
28:19 ... Turner operates NBA TV but if they retain control over the network, they could move Inside the NBA to NBA TV and make that low rated network much more prominent in the marketplace.
30:32 ... The Quarterfinals at the Olympics are set to begin on Tuesday with four games. Team USA will play Brazil and should have few problems as long as they keep Brazil off the offensive glass.
33:17 ... Germany will play Greece and Giannis will be a force, but Germany is a more balanced team with Dennis Schroeder, the Wagner Brothers, and Daniel Theis and the Germans should advance.
35:43 ... Serbia plays Australia but nobody ever has an answer for Nikola Jokic. The Ozzies have lots of NBA talent on their team but the crew likes Serbia.
37:37 ... France plays Canada and while France has Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert, they never really seemed to mesh on the court and Canada looks like the team that should advance.
39:58 ... Team USA's 3-on-3 team was eliminated on Sunday, so we each selected our "Dream 3-on-3 Teams" from among American born NBA players. Ross took Donovan Mitchell, Myles Turner, and Damian Lillard. Bruce chose Karl-Anthony Towns, Jaylen Brown, and Mike Conley. World B chose Kyrie Irving, Draymond Green, and James Harden.
45:25 ... Ross says goodbye
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0:00 Intro
1:50 Ross introduces 2024 NBA Champion Luke Kornet
3:15 What makes playing for the Boston Celtics different from any other NBA team?
5:49 Did the outside noise & championship doubt ever reach the Celtics locker room?
8:47 Having previously played with Kristaps Porzingis in New York, how has Porzingisâs game matured?
11:41 Luke shares his favorite memory for the Celtics championship duck boat parade
13:40 Where did Luke get his sense of humor?
15:45 How much of the team success this year falls on Joe Mazzula?
19:57 Luke shares his thoughts on the new head coach of the Charlotte Hornets Charles Lee
22:38 How competitive was the very impressive Kornet household growing up?
26:50 Could Luke see himself becoming an NBA media personality in the future?
29:53 Who is Lukeâs funniest teammate on the Celtics?
31:26 Word Association with Luke
31:48 Derrick White
32:45 Jaylen Brown
33:42 Cedric Maxwell
34:17 Al Horford
35:05 Jrue Holiday
36:24 Eclipse Shot Contest
40:42 Is Luke getting used to these shorter offseasons?
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0:00 ... Ross hello and welcome ... introduces Bruce, Michael, and guest Kevin Winter ... this is episode #114 in honor of Scotty Pippen Jr.
1:20 ... Ross's Bet Online live commercial read
2:15 ... Bruce complains that with two Celtics fans on the show, show #114 is NOT in honor of Boston legend Bob Cousy. Ross expertly shuts Bruce down with a zinger that left a mark!
2:46 ... Bruce introduces our guest Kevin Winter, the long-time studio host of the NBA on ESPN Radio.
3:53 ... Ross tees the crew up for a discussion of Team USA as they finished their tune-up games on Monday against Germany. Kevin feels the teams around the world not only can compete with team USA, but want to kick some American butt.
5:40 ... Bruce points out how LeBron James has been the dominant player for Team USA in their "friendly" matches.
7:04 ... Stephen Curry will be a huge factor and Kevin discusses some lineups he'd like to see Steve Kerr try.
8:13 ... Jaylen Brown was passed over for Team USA in favor of teammate Derrick White and Kevin said that Grant Hill always wanted White on the team, although he feels Jalen Brunson would have also been a solid choice.
10:02 ... Bruce asks if White's time in the San Antonio Spurs system prepared him to become the winning player he's turned out to be. Kevin feels that former Spur players become excellent fits on the teams they end up playing for.
11:50 ... Ross wonders if Chris Paul will be a great fit in San Antonio and be successful. Kevin is not so sure.
13:17 ... Bruce asks Kevin what it was like to be in the middle of hosting the NBA Finals live on the radio while riding the emotional roller coaster as a fan of the Celtics.
16:20 ... World B wants to know if Kevin feels the Celtics can repeat as champs next year? Kevin has his eye on the Bucks with Giannis and Damian Lillard but is less high on the Sixers.
18:56 ... Bruce asks Kevin about his fellow ESPN Radio analyst PJ Carlesimo and some of their adventures in dining and how the coach makes sure food for the team is a priority and everyone on the radio team is properly fed.
22:32 ... Bruce tells a quick story about another "old school" coach, the late Paul Silas who worked with Bruce at ESPN and was like PJ in that he always picked up the tab for dinner for the crew because coaches knew that armies travel on their stomachs.
23:03 ... Ross asks Kevin about the mysterious Twitter/X fan "Yanos," and gets a hilarious response.
24:14 .... The LA Clippers have made some very strange moves as they get ready to move into their new building next season and Kevin is not optimistic about their chances for the upcoming season.
27:17 ... What do we make of the crosstown Lakers? Can LeBron continues playing at such a high level as he approaches his 40th birthday? Kevin says his days of winning championships are gone.
29:15 ... World B feels the Lakers have been good, but the conference is really tough and Anthony Davis & LeBron may not be physically up to the task of winning big in the postseason.
31:45 ... What about the Denver Nuggets? Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, as always, are the indispensable guys. Russell Westbrook and his aggressive style will work well off the bench for Denver next season.
35:18 ... Bruce tees Kevin up for a nice rant on Evan Mobley's max contract.
36:52 ... Jalen Brunson left money on the table on his recent contract and while it was a great gesture on Brunson's part, there could be unintended consequences.
38:44 ... Brunson's move puts the pressure on the Knicks front office to use the money to bring in more talent.
39:39 ... Kevin thinks Brunson may have gotten some grief from the Players Association over his act of generosity.
41:34 ... Bruce wants to know how Klay Thompson will fit in with the Mavs ... Kevin thinks Klay will help Luka Doncic learn how to win and he also likes the potential of Dereck Lively.
45:45 ... The guys discuss NBA executive Pat Williams and what he meant to the NBA and also to the Orlando Magic, the franchise he co-founded. Williams passed away this past week at the age of 84.
48:27 ... Ross thanks Kevin for joining us and says goodbye
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0:00 Intro
1:37 Jalen Brunsonâs decision to leave $113M on the table for the New York Knicks
11:01 Bruce shares a quick fun fact on Tom Thibodeau youâve never heard before!
15:22 Underrated free agent signings across the league
21:16 NBA Las Vegas Summer League Notes!
21:23 Stephon Castle is officially shut down due to injury
23:24 More bad injury news for the Denver Nuggets with their top pick
26:31 Bronny James offensive struggles
30:27 Reed Sheppard is dazzling with the Houston Rockets
33:16 Bruce provides a summer league fun fact!
34:10 The Charlotte Hornets remain undefeated this summer
35:27 Brandin Podziemski continues his successful summer in Las Vegas
36:40 The NBA released the groups for next yearâs NBA Cup
37:05 Bruce explains how group play works in the NBA Cup
38:02 The crew dive into their initial reactions into the groups & which team they like winning each one
48:13 The crew reacts to the breaking news on Russell Westbrookâs future with the Clippers
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0:00 ... Hello, welcome, and introduction of panelists
0:43 ... This show is dedicated to Leaky Black
1:16 ... Bet Online live commercial read
1:56 ... NBA Summer league news, including Bronny James' impressive defensive skills
6:48 ... Zach Edey is off to a great start and could have an immediate impact in Memphis.
10:02 ... San Antonio's Stephon Castle is Victor Wembanyama's new wingman and Bruce predicts he'll be the NBA's Rookie of the Year. World B thinks he could eventually be the starting point guard for the Spurs.
13:33 ... Ross wonders why Scoot Henderson is not on the Portland Summer league roster when he could really use the reps, especially when it comes to building chemistry with rookie big Donovan Clingan.
17:39 ... Cooper Flagg has been crushing it for the Select team in games against the Olympic team. The 17 year old incoming Duke freshman appears to be "NBA Ready."
20:24 ... Anthony Edwards wants to be the "Number One Option" for Team USA ... stay tuned!
23:10 ... Kawhi Leonard was replaced on Team USA by Derrick White, but the crew is scratching their collective heads as to why White was chosen over his teammate Jaylen Brown when it made sense for Leonard to be replaced by another forward rather than a guard like White. Brown did not appear to be happy based on a cryptic social media post.
26:48 ... Ross liked how Brandin Podziemski and Devin Booker seemed to have some beef with each other after one of the Team USA vs the Select Team games.
27:30 ... We switch to the WNBA and the battle for Rookie of the Year between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Bruce is getting a WNBA version of the "Larry vs Magic" vibe from four decades ago with Angel and Caitlin.
31:23 ... The crew discusses the curious exit of Caleb Martin from Miami after he left millions of dollars on the table in Miami to sign with the 76ers.
35:44 ... Future Hall of Famer DeMar DeRozan signs with Sacramento and it leads to a discussion about which of the four California-based teams is the best in the mythical "California Division."
39:47 ... Final Thoughts ... World B on how the potential of Cooper Flagg as the likely #1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft could lead to a frenzy of tanking this season by teams eager to draft him.
41:31 ... Bruce will be hosting the "Hoop Hall Hangout" later in the day on July 11th with University of North Carolina All American guard RJ Davis at the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA.
43:28 ... Ross sizes up his top Summer League performers including GG Jackson of memphis.
45:24 ... Goodbye and we're back next week!
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0:00 Intro
2:00 The 76ers big start to the offseason
7:52 LeBron James & the LA Lakers
12:02 The LA Clippers offseason moves thus far
17:02 Chris Paul signs with the San Antonio Spurs
20:35 Is Klay Thompson the missing piece in Dallas?
24:22 The New York Knicks big trade acquisition of Mikal Bridges
30:26 KCP joining forces with the Orlando Magic
33:03 Should Nuggets fans be concerned that the team has let 2 valuable players walk for the 2nd straight offseason?
34:54 Reactions to the big moves by the OKC Thunder this summer
39:17 Boston Celtics big signings & a sale of the team on the horizon?
44:30 Final Thoughts: Our Winners & Losers of the offseason so far
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0:00 Intro
1:47 Ross introduces guest Joe Doerrer of StrictlyBball
3:15 Joe being a diehard Timberwolves fan recaps their successful season & reflects on his time being around the team during Media Day
5:23 Joe shares what Anthony Edwards is like behind the scenes
7:48 What does Joe think the Wolves should do with their 27th overall pick in the 1st round of the draft?
10:12 How many prospects in this yearâs draft class has Joe covered live in person?
12:04 Joes provides his overview on this yearâs NBA draft & what fans can expect
13:43 Joe on the NBAâs decision to split the draft into 2 nights for the first time in history
16:05 Joe on what heâs been hearing around the league on potential draft night moves
18:30 Ross shares his âGG Jacksonâ deep sleeper prospect in this yearâs draft class
19:22 The 48 Minutes crew challenges Joe to a game of âProspect Associationâ
19:48 âSuperstar Potentialâ
20:34 âBest Athleteâ
21:03 âBiggest Competitorâ
21:43 âBest French Prospectâ
22:58 âBasketball Junkieâ
25:13 â2nd Round Sleeperâ
26:06 âBest UCONN Huskyâ
26:44 World B asks Joe about Nikola Topicâs game & how much his injury might effect his draft stock
30:43 Joe on Zach Edeyâs game transitioning to the NBA
33:53 Having covered many of Bronny Jamesâs high school games, Joe shares his outlook on his future in the NBA
36:58 Would Joe be surprised if Bronny gets selected before the Lakers pick at #55?
38:54 If Bronny is taken by a team other than the Lakers will he get some extra rookie hazing?
41:17 Tonightâs final thought is a potentially strategic move by the Celtics on draft night!
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0:00 ... Bruce hello and welcome
0:33 ... Bet Online live commercial read
1:13 ... Bruce Introduces his guests: Arsalan Iftikhar, Eric Newman, & Brad from @celticspost
2:40 ... Bruce asks each guy when they became Celtics fans and who their favorite player is.
9:50 ... Why was this year's Celtics team the one to finally break through and win it all? Lots of love for Jrue Holiday.
17:58 ... Arsalan explains how Jaylen Brown emulated a character in the old He-Man cartoons
19:42 ... Holiday was the "Third J," and the 48 Minutes podcast played a major role in setting the stage for Holiday to join the Celtics when Giannis Antetokounmpo challenged the Bucks to make a big move.
21:50 ... Many said that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown would never be a great fit as teammates, but they have cracked the code and created an incredible partnership as virtual co-equals.
30:32 ... Bruce dubbed Holiday and Derrick White "The Wardens" because they "lock up" opposing players. Are they reminiscent of former Celtic legend Dennis Johnson? Our crew has great appreciation for both of The Wardens for so many reasons.
38:47 ... Every dentist in Boston should offer to fix Derrick White's teeth for free over the summer
39:23 ... Al Horford in 2024 and Kevin Garnett in 2008 were both glue guys on championship teams in Boston. Our crew compares and contrasts their respective roles but everyone understands what Big Al meant to the 2024 Celtics. He always was able to keep the team together when the pressure was on.
45:26 ... Arsalan said Peyton Pritchard only makes halfcourt shots.
45:58 ... Joe Mazzulla won everyone over after being much maligned in his first season as head coach. Team president Brad Stevens showed great faith in Mazzulla when others wanted him fired. Everyone agrees that he will only get better as a coach.
50:40 ... Bruce thanks his guests and says goodbye and flashes the Larry O'Brien Trophy on the way out.
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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Ross introduces the panelists.
0:38 ... Episode #109 honors Derrick White, who wears number 9 for the Celtics and is now an NBA champion.
1:10 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read from Ross
1:47 ... Ross tees up our resident Celtics fan Bruce who describes how the 48 Minutes podcast from last summer set the stage for the Celtics to acquire Jrue Holiday after Giannis Antetokounmpo told the Bucks they needed to make a big move, which they did in trading for Damian Lillard.
4:37 ... Bruce felt the Celtics had "that look" all season and they were such a fun team to follow.
5:13 ... Bruce feels that this year's team is one of the five best single season Celtics teams ever.
5:45 ... World B felt the Celtics were one of the best teams we've seen in years. They dominated the regular season and kept responding every time they were tested.
8:10 ... Ross shares what he felt were the three top storylines for the Celtics.
8:59 ... Ross cites the work of Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla who erased all the doubts that people had about his coaching skills. Ross also heaps praise on Jaylen Brown for his response to those who doubted him and the massive improvement in his game.
10:26 .... Bruce praises Brown's leadership skills both on and off the court.
12:30 ... World B reacts to Peyton Pritchard's 50 footer just before halftime and how the Mavericks never seemed able to recover from it and make a run.
14:20 ... Bruce points out how matchups are everything and Boston's perimeter defense was a matchup that was too much for Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic to overcome.
16:17 Dallas needed a third wheel and nobody stepped up to help the Dallas Guards.
16:52 ... Ross and Bruce discuss whether it was sweeter as a Celtics fan to see the team win the championship on their home court instead of in Dallas.
18:49 ... World B shared some thoughts on adjustments Jason Kidd could have made against the Celtics, but Boston had way too much talent for Dallas to deal with. But he still felt it was a successful season for the Mavs.
20:36 ... Bruce pointed out how Dallas completely outworked Boston in game 4 and it was reflected in the rebounding numbers. But in game 5, the Celtics turned the tables, totally outworking the Mavs and crushing them on the boards.
22:12 ... Bruce expresses his longstanding admiration for Al Horford and how he became a mini version of Kevin Garnett for this Celtics team.
24:09 ... Ross and Bruce discuss the impact Kristaps Porzingis had with his return to the lineup despite being injured during the series.
26:17 ... Ross and Bruce discuss what's next for the Celtics .... you couldn't be in a better position than they are moving forward. Bruce feels head coach Joe Mazzulla is in a great position moving forward and is looking like "Erik Spoelstra 2.0."
28:32 ... Derrick White could be an injury replacement for Kawhi Leonard on the USA Olympic Team. Bruce praises White as "Dennis Johnson 2.0."
30:19 ... World B is not concerned about White possibly being overworked due to his possible addition to the Olympic roster.
31:46 ... Bruce sizes up the Mavericks team moving forward and sees most of their key guys are signed for next season.
34:45 ... World B thinks the core group in Dallas will be kept together. PJ Washington was a huge addition and has a great future.
38:38 ... Bruce feels Dallas needs better perimeter defense if they're going to contend next year. World B feels the same.
40:31 ... Dereck Lively receives tons of credit from Ross for his rookie year performance.
41:37 ... Bruce praised Nico Harrison for the Lively trade last summer.
43:29 ... Bruce asks Ross and World B if they'd consider trading Kyrie Irving if they were running the Mavs.
46:36 ... Ross wraps things up ... congratulates Bruce and says goodbye.
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0:00 Intro
1:30 Was it a surprise to see Kristaps Porzingis sit out Game 3?
3:40 Initial reactions to Dallas fast start in the 1st quarter
5:31 Thoughts on Jayson Tatumâs aggressive game
7:17 The 3-point shooting differences in Game 3
10:51 A look at the final tally at the charity stripe in Game 3
11:59 Bostonâs defensive block party
13:41 Dallasâs unbalanced offense
14:38 Is Luka Doncic wearing down in this series?
15:54 Was Bruce nervous when Dallas went on their 22-2 run in the 2nd half?
17:14 World B provides his take on the offensive foul call on PJ Washington in the backcourt
18:40 World B on Bostonâs 4th quarter pace issues on display again tonight
20:33 The Jayson Tatum/Jaylen Brown dynamic in Game 3
21:53 Is Jaylen Brown the favorite to win Finals MVP?
23:27 Will the Celtics close out the series in Game 4?
24:04 Bruce on where this Celtics team might end up in the Celtics history books
27:31 Some love for Xavier Tillman & Sam Hauser
29:58 The passing of NBA Legend Jerry West & memories
36:34 A special interview of Jerry West is up on Bruceâs YouTube page: @PureHoopsBruce
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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome
0:40 ... Episode #108 honors Kristaps Porzingis
0:57 ... Live Bet Online Read from Ross
1:33 ... Initial reactions to game 2, including Bruce's reaction to being in the arena on Sunday night ... the crew all believes Boston will eventually win but they differ on what they expect when the series moves to Dallas for game 3.
4:06 ... Bruce feels that Luka Doncic will continue getting his numbers but Kyrie Irving needs to bring it in game 3 or the series won't last long. World B also feels Kyrie needs to find his shot and if he doesn't, Dallas is in trouble.
6:40 ... Boston's starting guards (Jrue Holiday and Derrick White) have turned Irving into the invisible man. World B has a great stat on Holiday's defensive prowess against Kyrie.
8:51 ... Bruce feels Luka has been heroic but has had to work VERY hard to get his numbers but until Dallas starts making some corner threes they're in big trouble. World B backs that up with some good numbers.
11:54 ... Boston's perimeter defenders have been the key to their success all season and they've disrupted Dallas' offense in both games. World B pointed out how the Mavs are not a team that passes the ball a lot but against the Celtics defense their numbers are down even further.
14:00 ... Ross points out that other than Luka and Kyrie everyone else is a "one trick pony" who are not able to create shots on their own. Boston, on the other hand has shot creators everywhere. Bruce wonders if Tim Hardaway Jr will ever get a chance to play and attempt some threes.
16:37 ... Ross asks Bruce if Jrue Holiday is the series MVP after two games and is it reminiscent of Andre Iguodala's MVP run in the 2015 NBA Finals. The crew is super impressed with his big game performances.
19:19 ... Jason Kidd has tried mind games but theycame off as desperation moves and Joe Mazzulla has out-coached Kidd so far. Bruce cited a couple of panic moves by Kidd, including blowing his challenge in the first five minutes of game two.
24:20 ... Kristaps Porzingis has been great in his limited minutes after missing 38 days with a calf injury. The guys feel Dallas may have not been ready for him to be as good as he has been.
28:48 ... Jayson Tatum has not shot the ball well but is affecting the game in many other ways.
32:48 ... Bruce feels Tatum and Jaylen Brown are a "Fire and Ice" combo whose on court styles are different. Brown's stature has risen considerably this season.
35:29 ... The guys discuss the Caitlin Clark Olympics snub from USA Basketball. World B feels her presence could be a factor in growing the women's game. Bruce feels she has conducted herself properly in the wake of the "controversy." Ross feels her lack of presence on the team will be a good factor in building tram chemistry.
40:45 ... UConn head coach Dan Hurley rejected the offer from the Lakers and is staying in college. The Lakers must be smarting from this snub.
47:32 ... Bruce's final thought is on the Hulu series "Clipped," which is about Donald Sterling and is quite entertaining
48:05 .... Ross says goodbye
TRT 48:23
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0:00 Intro
0:51 Bruce shares a quick fun fact on recycled Celtics uniform numbers
2:05 Opening thoughts on the 2024 NBA Finals matchup before diving deeper into things
5:18 Breaking down the backcourt battle in the series
11:00 Does Jaylen Brown open up the game guarding Luka?
14:40 A deeper look into the frontcourts of each team
19:17 Derrick Jones Jrâs potential impact on the series defensively
26:56 Bruce raises a question in regards to the Mavericks shot blocking bigâs impact in this series
30:41 Reviewing the benches of both teams. Which team has the better bench?
35:25 Ross on Jaden Hardyâs impressive play & stock rising during the Mavs playoff run
36:31 A look into the upcoming coaching battle in the finals
41:24 Bruce points out the similarities between Joe Mazzula & Erik Spoelstra in their early coaching days
44:42 Ross shares his Best Bets heading into the NBA Finals
45:57 The crew shares their NBA Finals predictions, who will be crowned NBA Champs?
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0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Bruce introduces the co-hosts
0:41 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read
1:45 ... Show #106 honors Celtics great Bill Russell and we segue into a tribute to Bill Walton
2:54 ... World B says Bill was probably the most gifted big man to ever play the game.
4:31 ... Bill was an unbelievably good passer and was one of the four best passing bigs of all time along woth Nikola Jokic, Arvydas Sabonis, and Domantas Sabonis.
6:12 ... Bruce reflects on his friendship with Bill and his memory of having lunch one day with Bill and running into the late Manute Bol in West Hartford, Connecticut.
8:21 ... The Celtics finished off the Pacers on Monday night to complete the four game sweep and advance to the NBA Finals.
9:46 ... Bruce was very happy to see Jaylen Brown win the Larry Bird Award as Eastern Conference Finals MVP. Brown's all around game was on full display in the series.
11:55 .... World B had kind words for Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, but feels Mazzulla is unfairly criticized and has done a great job.
13:29 ... Bruce points out that the Celtics' combined record is 76-20 (64-18 regular season and 12-2 in the playoffs). And Bruce points out how silly the critics can be when they bash the Celtics for their so called easy path to the Finals.
17:45 ... Bruce points out how our show had a major influence on the trade that Milwaukee made for Damian Lillard and how it freed up Jrue Holiday to join the Celtics.
21:45 ... The guys preview Tuesday's game #4 between Dallas and Minnesota to see who will meet Boston in the Finals. World B is exasperated at Minnesota's poor defense in the series against the Mavs. He also takes the Wolves to task saying "it's not so much what Dallas did to take a 3-0 series lead, it's what Minnesota didn't do."
24:36 ... Anthony Edwards has put up decent numbers against the Mavs, but Karl-Anthony Towns has been abysmal. Towns has shot just 3-22 from three point range against the Mavericks.
28:00 ... Bruce cites Towns' numbers in previous rounds as evidence of his decline against Dallas.
28:54 ... Bruce leads a discussion of the Dallas backcourt and has praise for Luka Doncic's improved defense. World B said Luka in the 4th quarter has been cold blooded.
35:16 .... World B feels that Boston's perimeter defense will be a huge factor against Luka and Kyrie Irving
45:55 ... Game #4 Predictions for Minnesota/Dallas
47:24 .... The guys react to the Cavaliers firing head coach JB Bickerstaff who appeared to get a raw deal after winning 99 games over the past two seasons.
50:33 ... Bruce feels that Cavs management made the Bickerstaff move in order to impress Donovan Mitchell.
51:26 ... Bruce jokes that Since ESPN announcer Doc Rivers took the Bucks job and ESPN announcer JJ Redick looks like the favorite to get the Lakers job, maybe ESPN's Doris Burke will be offered the Cavaliers job.
53:53 ... Final Thoughts ...
54:12 ... Bruce wraps it up and says goodbye
TRT 54:33
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0:00 Intro
1:25 Initial reactions from the crew on Dallas winning Game 1
4:02 The Mavericks front line impressed tonight
8:28 Anthony Edwardsâs performance
11:10 Unusual suspects stepping up for Minnesota
14:19 Does Chris Finch coaching behind the bench play a factor in this series?
16:46 Adjustments Minnesota must make moving forward
17:30 The ball in the cylinder violation, was it the right call?
19:55 Do the Wolves bigs need to stay home on Kyrie & Luka drives moving forward?
22:45 Did our series predictions change after tonight?
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