On today’s podcast, The Basketball Jones break down the NBA's second-round series, including: the Pacers' depth and balance, Dwyane Wade's atrocious Game 3, Erik Spoelstra's job security, whether the Lakers or Clippers can survive the weekend, and the resurgent Kevin Garnett. We also discuss the Bulls' Rose-less future, SI's cover story on Tim Duncan, Rookie of the Year and Executive of the Year voting results, Mario Kart 64, JaVale McGee's platypus, Leigh's "Tweet of the Weak," softball, dirt, and much, much more. Enjoy!
On today’s show, The Basketball Jones break down the NBA playoffs, including the return of Metta World Artest, Vinny Del Negro's decision to keep Chris Paul in Game 5 post-injury, and a preview of the Heat-Pacers and Celtics-76ers second-round series. We also say good-bye to the Knicks, wonder if Nash would be a good fit in New York, and predict whether Woodson, Lin, & Co. will be back.
All that, plus Rondo yelling at a cameraman, Sixth Man of the Year love, Greg Oden's darkest days, round two of our one-on-one coach vs. coach tournament, softball updates, and Leigh Ellis makes his triumphant Overdose return with a "Tweet of the Weak."
On today's show, The Basketball Jones break down all eight series in an NBA Playoffs preview podcast. Do the Mavs have any magic left? Are the Spurs a Finals lock? Are the Bulls stronger than last year going into the postseason? Can the Grizzlies smother Chris Paul? And is there any chance the Knicks can upset the Heat?
All that, plus a look back at the funniest Metta World Peace suspensions, Brian Scalabrine psych-up speeches, Brad Miller's tears, Leigh's "Tweet of the Weak," some pun-gun fun, and much, much more.
On today's podcast, Skeets, Tas, and friends look back at the first half of the NBA season. What's been the biggest surprise? How about the biggest disappointment? Who are the MVP, coach, rook, and sixth man of the first half? And what'll be something (or someone, at least) to watch in the second half of this truncated season?
All that, plus Leigh's "Tweet of the Weak," "The Pun-Gun Game," and much, much more. (And after you listen, make sure to check out our All-Star 2012 predictions.)
Jalen Rose stole Patrick Ewing’s television. For real. Patrick Ewing fouled Jalen, it wasn’t called, and then Jalen exacted his revenge by stealing the man’s television. Not just any old television, a television-VCR combination. These are the types of stories that Jalen drops week after week that make recording this podcast so much fun.
Aside from Jalen’s criminal history, we also discussed the Super Bowl, the hot topics around the NBA, and the recent photos of Rihanna that have been all over the Internet. Have a listen.
Last night, some guy named Ivan Johnson came out of nowhere for the Atlanta Hawks to score 13 of his career 15 points against the Miami Heat in a triple-overtime barnburning loss. Some mid-game thoughts on Ivan:
Join The Basketball Jones for the first Overdose of the NBA season as we discuss the under-performing Knicks and Mavs, the hot-starting Blazers and Nuggets, the exciting new twist in the Rookie-Soph game, the Cousins-Westphal mess in Sacramento, the sixth man controversy in OKC, Raymond Felton smack talk, and a hilarious round of NBA player affirmations.
All that, plus the amazing interjections of the world’s most obnoxious Miami Heat fan.
Greivis Vasquez knows all about the importance of a full training camp, which is why he worries about this season’s crop of rookies. Vasquez missed most of camp in his rookie year and was relegated to spot duty much of the regular season. But he shined in the playoffs for the surprising Grizzlies. Grantland's Jonathan Abrams talked to the Venezuela native about the lockout and the wait for a shot at redemption after Memphis’ narrow second-round playoff loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What have you been up to during the lockout? I just got done playing with my national team. I was back home for a little while after that, but right now, I’m going back home and thinking about playing there if the NBA doesn’t start for a while.
When the idea of writing about one of my favorite childhood TV programs, MTV's Rock N' Jock series, popped into my head, I assumed it would be something I could crank out in one caffeine-induced evening. Around 5 p.m. that day, I Googled "Rock N Jock Rosters," expecting to be blessed with pages of Bill Bellamy and Dan Cortese-led softball and basketball rosters and video montages of every 25-point shot.
Unfortunately for me (and almost you, the reader), it was a lot harder than expected. Sure, there's a YouTube video here and there, and a few random references to celebrities who played together, but for the most part, the ‘90s phenomenon that was athletes, musicians, television actors, and movie stars coming together in the celebration of casual sport was nonexistent online. This discouraged me, it saddened me, but when it comes to things of the mid-'90s variety, giving up is not an option.
