BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast

I'm joined by Tim Donahue (@TimDonahue8p9s on Twitter) of the Pacers-centric 8Points9Seconds.com to talk about the ascendence of Paul George and the halted growth of Myles Turner. How good can this Pacers team be? We roll around the rest of the NBA: talk Rockets, Thunder, Clippers, and more!

While this was recorded hours before Kevin McHale was fired, Jenny has her finger on the pulse of the Houston Rockets. She breaks down what was so frustrating to Kevin McHale (defense, 1 on 1 meetings in his office) as well as why Ty Lawson and James Harden were having so much trouble fitting in.

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In one of the most insightful podcasts we've had on any team, Gerry V of WRNO Radio in New Orleans breaks down the issues the Pelicans are having under new coach Alvin Gentry. As they increase the pace and number of 3 point shots, can their defense keep up? Gerry spend 21 years as an NBA Analyst and 16 more as a college basketball coach and is someone you want to listen to for his opinion on the game. PLUS, stick around for the end to hear the most incredible Christopher Walken impersonation you'll ever hear.

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Coach Nick sat down with Certified Athletic Trainer Jeff Stotts of InStreetClothes.com to discuss the latest injury news in the NBA, as well as how these injuries tend to occur. With great insight into the functional movement of the body, Jeff explains how balance and core strength lead to better health and more minutes on the floor. Jeff has compiled a database of every injury in the NBA since 2006, giving him a unique perspective and a crucial fundamental understanding of their cause.

Coach Nick had Sports Illustrated's NBA Writer Ben Golliver in the studio to go in depth on the Clippers issues surrounding DeAndre Jordan and Chris Paul, as well as the dynamic between Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant. We imagine what lineup would be best for the Memphis Grizzlies, and whether Ty Lawson fits in Houston. 

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NBA.com's National NBA reporter Steve Aschburner sits down with Coach Nick to discuss Fred Hoiberg's transition from college to the NBA. Steve also weighs in on super teams, his season predictions, and remember Flip Saunders.

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Coach Nick welcomed James Ham, formerly of CowbellKingdom.com and now an on air Kings Analyst for CSN Bay Area. We break down the pairing of Rajon Rondo and Darren Collison on the court, Willie Cauley Stein's seemingly obvliviousness to all things normal basketball players do to improve, and how Boogie Cousins uses rage to make his engine run.

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I'm joined by NBA insider Adi Joseph hops on the Instant Offense pod to talk all things NBA: what does Joakim Noah off the bench mean for the Bulls? How does Skiles affect the magic? Is Ty Lawson a gamechanger for Houston? Is Curry the best in the NBA? Do we crown youn player like Anthony Davis and Rudy Gobert too soon? We'll talk about his Fatal Flaws post (fascinating stuff), and revisit a debate on the Memphis methodology.

Sean Highkin is the Bulls beat reporter for Bleacher Report, and also contributes to NBC's Pro Basketball Talk. He gives his take on the Derrick Rose/Jimmy Butler feud, as well as how well Joakim Noah will accept coming off the bench. Coach Nick and Sean get into why athletes seem to get blamed for getting injured, as well as some insane trade ideas.

Months ago, AmeriLeague touted itself as a deluxe alternative to the NBA Development League. Now the proverbial poop has hit the fan. Chris Reichert of the D-League-centric UpsideMotor.com (@Chris_Reichert) joins me to untangle the web of misinformation.

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