Barnards on the NBA

Barnards on the NBA

By Matt & Emilio BarnardSportsBasketball
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Barnards on the NBA episodes

  • New look Nets' early stumbles / this week's big performances / Cole Anthony buzzer beater

    In this thirtieth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and now 10-year old son Emilio dive into the latest notable happenings across the NBA landscape over the past week.

    This episode features conversation about:

    • the new look Nets as they get Durant, Irving and Harden on the court together
    • a major step forward from Collin Sexton in the earlygoing
    • monster nights from Clint Capela, including a triple double with blocks
    • outstanding efforts from Bam Adebayo, Nikola Jokic, DeMarcus Cousins, Zion Williamson and Jaylen Brown
    • big weeks and moves up the Western Conference standings from the Jazz, Clippers and Grizzlies
    • COVID outbreak impacting the Wizards
    • Kevin Porter Jr. on the move to the Rockets
    • Cole Anthony's epic buzzer beater
    • Listen in and let us know if you have any comments on the new format! Get in touch at [email protected].

      29 min
    • Harden to the Nets / this week's big performances / Wayne Radford

      In this twenty-ninth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and now 10-year old son Emilio dig into the massive four-team trade that netted the Nets James Harden, other early storylines from the past week of the 2020-2021 NBA season and note the passing of NBA player Wayne Radford.

      This episode features conversation about:

      • each of the Nets, Rockets, Pacers and Cavs' perspectives on the James Harden/Victor Oladipo/Caris LeVert trade
      • Harden's debut as a Net, KD's excellence and Kyrie's continued absence
      • big time performances from stars the likes of: Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Andre Drummond, Zach LaVine & Joel Embiid
      • the returns of Lauri Markannen and Kemba Walker
      • impressive showings from Hamidou Diallo, Chris Boucher and Mason Jones
      • injuries to Jusuf Nurkic and CJ McCollum
      • Listen in and let us know if you have any comments on the new format! Get in touch at [email protected].

        31 min
      • The week in NBA action / James Hardy / early MVP talk

        In this twenty-eighth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and now 10-year old son Emilio dig into early storylines from the past week of the 2020-2021 NBA season, note the passing of NBA player James Hardy and reflect on the early MVP race.

        This episode features conversation about:

        • career high point totals (Hayward, Steph, Beal, Tyrese Maxey)
        • Luka and the Joker matching 38s
        • LaMelo Ball becoming the youngest player ever to record a triple-double (a night after almost doing so)
        • eye popping early season stats from Paul George, CJ McCollum and Myles Turner
        • Jerami Grant taking a step forward
        • Andre Drummond and Domantas Sabonis going for 26/24
        • Pascal Siakam rounding into form
        • More injuries (Fultz, Bryant, Hayes, Bogdanovic) and COVID-related absences (Tatum, Sixers, Mavs)
        • Chimezie Metu balling out in limited minutes
        • Listen in and let us know if you have any comments on the new format! Get in touch at [email protected].

          31 min
        • The Season So Far / Paul Westphal & K.C. Jones

          In this twenty-seventh very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and barely 9-year old son Emilio dig into early storylines from the 2020-2021 NBA season and note the passing of NBA legends Paul Westphal and K.C. Jones.

          This episode features conversation about:

          • early season upsets
          • surprising starts
          • significant injuries
          • early performances by rookies
          • Julius Randle taking a step forward
          • Nikola Jokic leading the league in assists
          • Mikal Bridges's hyper efficiency
          • the successful return of John Wall
          • Russell "Mr. Triple Double" Westbrook getting nothing but triple doubles
          • James Harden still being James Harden
          • the first buzzer beater of the season (Buddy Hield)
          • Listen in and let us know if you have any comments on the new format! Get in touch at [email protected].

            33 min
          • Villanova / 2019-2020 NBA Awards

            In this twenty-sixth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 9-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college and take a quick look at the NBA's award winners for the 2019-2020 season.

            This episode features Emilio assembling the best starting lineups he can from among the NBA players who attended historic Philadelphia basketball powerhouse Villanova. Matt responds with his version of the squads and they compare notes on their selections.

            Which Villanova Wildcats clawed their way onto our all-time squads? Did Allan Ray rate as favorably as Ray Allen once did? We'll tell you, just listen.

            46 min
          • Rutgers / Princeton / Conference Finals begin

            In this twenty-fifth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 9-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college and take stock of where things stand in the NBA playoffs as the Conference Finals get underway.

            This episode features Emilio coming up with the best starting lineups he can from among the NBA players who attended Rutgers and Princeton. Matt responds with his versions of the squads and they compare notes on their selections.

            Which New Jersey-based institution produced better NBA talent? What number did Hamady N'Diaye wear in the league again? Get the good stuff from us.

            48 min
          • 1987 NBA Draft

            In this twenty-fourth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 9-year old son Emilio take a break from their discussions of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college and turn their focus to the 1987 NBA Draft.

            This episode features Emilio and Matt considering the players selected in the 1987 NBA Draft and redrafting the top 14 based on how their careers played out. They also construct starting lineups from among the best of the lot.

            Did Dennis Hopson break back into the lottery all these years later? Who's the fourth Hall of Famer to emerge from this draft after David Robinson, Scottie Pippen and Reggie Miller? Listen in and find out.

            44 min
          • Bradley / New Mexico

            In this twenty-third very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 9-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

            This episode features Emilio laying it on the line and selecting the best NBA players who attended each of Bradley University and New Mexico and constructing an all-time starting lineup from among them. Matt responds with his comments and they then compare the two squads and consider how they'd match up head-to-head.

            Which of these guys who attended schools attended by Danny Granger stood out? Who's nicknamed Butta? Listen up and we'll fill you in.

            34 min
          • BYU / Baylor / Western Conference Playoffs

            In this twenty-second very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 9-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college and take stock of where things stand in the Western Conference as the Second Round continues.

            This episode features Emilio crafting the best starting lineups he can from among the NBA players who attended both BYU and Baylor. Matt responds with his version of the squad and they compare notes on their selections.

            Which B-named basketball brigade broke through? Does Rafael Araujo know what's up when it comes to jersey numbers or what? Tune in to get at our thoughts on those and other subjects.

            53 min
          • UCLA (redux)

            In this twenty-first very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 9-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

            This episode features Emilio putting together the best starting lineup and seven-man bench he can from among the 99 NBA players who attended legendary basketball institution UCLA. Matt responds with his version of the squad and they compare notes on their selections.

            Who among the oodles of Bruins who made the league made our 12-man units? Who's the best Matt Barn in NBA history? Listen up and tap into our thoughts.

            41 min

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