We gear up for the upcoming season that is actually happening by talking about Boston possibly trading Rondo, the Chris Paul to NY rumors, half of the Nuggets stuck in China, a listener email, we rank the top 10 white guys in the league, and we guess where the top 15 free agents are going to end up. Download Episode 86
The NBA is back! Well it’s back in a month. So in the meantime we talk about Andy Rautins moving in with his mom, 5 trade scenarios to bring Dwight Howard to the Knicks, and the top 5 things we are looking forward to for the Knicks 2011/12 season. We also make a wager on who will have the best record out of the Timberwolves, Wizards, Cavs and Pistons. Download Episode 85
We talk about opening week of the 2011/12 season and all the crazy things that have happened. We also go over the Knicks first 3 games of the season and what to look forward to in the season that is clearing happening. Download Episode 84
5. Kobe Bryant chasing the all-time points record –
Right now Kobe is 6th all-time in points scored (8th if you count ABA). He’s 10,519 points away from breaking Kareem’s record. Love him or hate him it’s exciting when all-time records are in danger of being broken. The record is in play, but he’d have to play 5 more years, averaging 80 games and 25 points to break the record. Skip a year and he’d have to either have a season like that at 39 or play into his 40’s at a slightly less productive level to even sniff the record. In other words this lockout might lower his ceiling to 3rd all-time. Still impressive but doesn’t quite have the same ring to it.
4. The Knicks –
We said as a joke when we started this blog/podcast that the Knicks would finally get a good team and then there wouldn’t be an NBA. Fast forward 12 months and we get Amar’e Stoudemire, Chauncey Billups and Carmelo Anthony. Then we make the playoffs for the first time in 7 years. Then….NO DAMN SEASON. It’s just not fair. I’m not delusional, this team needs a lot of work to be a contender but they are at least relevant and competitive now. I’d like to see a season or two of it before Amar’es knees explode. Continue reading
I’m starting to get really nervous that there isn’t going to be a season this year. We’ve lost all November games and the sides aren’t even talking anymore. This is bad.
This Sucks
Last season was one of the best in recent memory and this season promised to be just as good if not better. In preparation of the worst I put together a list of the top 10 things I will miss the most:
10. The Timberwolves
Yes, the Timberwolves. Ricky Rubio has finally arrived, they drafted Derrick Williams with the #2 pick and they have the best rebounder in the leage in Kevin Love. Throw in complete wildcards like Beasley and Darko and I’m very intrigued by this team. They aren’t going to compete for a championship, but they might be very fun to watch. Continue reading
We do a live commentary during our 2nd annual NBA fantasy draft. This time Marc and Jay each have a team. Download Episode 83
The first two weeks of the NBA season have been cancelled and maybe more. We talk about the lockout and list all of the people who are getting screwed. We do some role play and play the parts of Billy Hunter and David Stern. We complain about the Knicks never having a real center. We talk about NBA 2K12. Enjoy. Download Episode 82
We’re on the brink of losing some games. The owners are demanding a 50/50 split of BRI and the union says no. On the positive side the lockout is stopping Kim Kardashian from reproducing. We are making more money than Tony Parker. What’s going to happen to our fantasy league. An NBA 2K12 update. Download Episode 81
David Stern is threatening to cancel the entire season if significant progress isn’t make this weekend. Is he using this as a negotiating strategy, trying to scare the players into giving in or is he serious and are we days away from finding out that there isn’t going to be any professional basketball (I’m not counting the WNBA) for at least 13 months?
Personally I think he’ll announce the season is cancelled early next week if nothing gets done this weekend. He’s not messing around and neither are the owners. This is a terrible thought and I hope I’m wrong. What do you think?
