Banter Give and Go

By Last Free Nation

What's Banter Give and Go about?

Banter Give and Go is an NBA basketball podcast featuring Duncan "Thorin" Shields and Alex "Mauisnake" Ellenberg engaging in in-depth discussion, hot takes, and banter on the biggest topics in professional basketball.

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Banter Give and Go episodes:

06.18.2024
The biggest problem with the NBA Finals / Is Luka abusing the rules?
Thorin and Mauisnake discuss the NBA Finals, Luka Doncic playing a James harden-esque game, Jaden McDaniels being unable to guard Luka, the Celtics' strengths, Kyrie Irving's lacking performance in the Finals, why Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown aren't quite as...
05.23.2024
Nuggets NOT ENOUGH for the Wolves / Mavs Bound for the Finals?
Thorin and Mauisnake discuss the NBA Playoffs, the Timberwolves vs Nuggets series, the upcoming Mavericks vs Timberwolves series, predictions through the NBA Finals, how the Wolves defended Nikola Jokic, Karl-Anthony Towns's performance throughout his career, Kyrie Irving being underhyped, and...
05.08.2024
Anthony Edwards Plays LIKE MIKE / Will the Clippers Run it Back?
Thorin and Mauisnake discuss the NBA Playoffs, Anthony Edwards playing like Michael Jordan, the Nuggets vs Timberwolves matchup, expectations for Nikola Jokić, the Mavs vs Clippers series, why the Clippers may not be making many changes before next season, the...
03.19.2024
OUR PICKS for Defensive Player of the Year / Shaq is WRONG on Rudy Gobert
Thorin and Mauisnake discuss the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award, Shaquille O'Neal's bias against Rudy Gobert, Victor Wembanyama's chances of winning the award in future seasons, Laker fans' bias against Anthony Davis, Bam Adebayo's selfless play, Jarret Allen's...
02.07.2024
CAREER HIGHS & LEGENDARY GAMES / Kobe Bryant's artistry
Thorin and Mauisnake discuss their favorite high-scoring performances in NBA history, including games from Michael Jordan, Stephen Curry, Kobe Bryant, Joel Embiid, Klay Thompson, Lebron James, Larry Bird, Luka Doncic, Carmelo Anthony, and Kevin Durant.
12.12.2023
What LeBron's Lakers are LACKING / Haliburton Needs Help
Thorin and Mauisnake, following the NBA In-Season Tournament, analyze and assess several of the league's playoff-caliber teams, including the Milkwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, Phoenix Suns, and Golden State Warriors.
11.16.2023
TRUE CONTENDERS, DARK HORSES, & FLOPS in the '24 NBA Season
Thorin and Mauisnake discuss which NBA teams have the best shot at the NBA title this year. Topics include Tyrese Maxey and the 76er's, Damian Lillard and the Bucks, Lebron James and The Lakers, Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, and...
10.12.2023
Kobe, Dirk, and Duncan in their PRIME: The 05-06 NBA Season
Thorin and Mauisnake reminisce on the 2005-2006 NBA season, which featured several iconic players in their prime. Prominent players include Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, Tracy McGrady, Lebron James, Jerry Stackhouse, and Yao Ming.
09.28.2023
Unsung Heroes of Hoops: Mauisnake and Thorin's underrated NBA players
Thorin and Mauisnake discuss NBA players they believe are underrated, including Andrew Wiggins, Jordan Clarkson, and Malik Monk. They also reveal some surprising picks like Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant. Finally, Thorin gives a hot take about Lebron James that...
09.01.2023
The most OVERRATED NBA players / How much do rings matter?
Mauisnake and Thorin discuss NBA players they believe are overrated, including Jimmy Butler, Jordan Poole, and Domantas Sabonis. The discussion leads to critiquing modern basketball analysis.
08.17.2023
MODERN STARS of the NBA / Is Luka Doncic OVERRATED?!?
Mauisnake and Thorin discuss some of the most impactful modern players in the NBA, including Trae Young, Kawhi Leonard, Damian Lillard, and Ja Morant.
08.09.2023
Who is the NiKo of basketball? / CS:GO and NBA COLLIDE
Mauisnake and Thorin share their favorite analogies between CS:GO and NBA players! Players discussed include Nikola Jokic, Reggie Miller, Allen Iverson, NiKo, ZywOo, and ScreaM.
07.18.2023
Who is the GOAT at every position? / Lebron James vs Larry Bird
Mauisnake and Thorin name their picks for GOAT (greatest of all time) players at every position in the NBA. Particular attention is given to Michael Jordan's status as the overall GOAT, the Lebron vs Bird debate, and players who miss...

What's Banter Give and Go about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Banter Give and Go episodes:

The biggest problem with the NBA Finals / Is Luka abusing the rules?

Nuggets NOT ENOUGH for the Wolves / Mavs Bound for the Finals?

Anthony Edwards Plays LIKE MIKE / Will the Clippers Run it Back?

OUR PICKS for Defensive Player of the Year / Shaq is WRONG on Rudy Gobert

CAREER HIGHS & LEGENDARY GAMES / Kobe Bryant's artistry

What LeBron's Lakers are LACKING / Haliburton Needs Help

TRUE CONTENDERS, DARK HORSES, & FLOPS in the '24 NBA Season

Kobe, Dirk, and Duncan in their PRIME: The 05-06 NBA Season

Unsung Heroes of Hoops: Mauisnake and Thorin's underrated NBA players

The most OVERRATED NBA players / How much do rings matter?

MODERN STARS of the NBA / Is Luka Doncic OVERRATED?!?

Who is the NiKo of basketball? / CS:GO and NBA COLLIDE

Who is the GOAT at every position? / Lebron James vs Larry Bird

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