Broken Jumper: An NBA Podcast with Bob Schmidt

Bob Schmidt, joined by Kevin Figgers and Adam Auslund of the FnA podcast, handicaps the NBA Playoffs picture. We talk MVP, Rookie of the Year, All-NBA, predict our upsets and favorites, and who we expect to take home the NBA Championship.

Bob Schmidt is back on this week's episode of Broken Jumper.  Last week, we discussed the historically bad Houston Rockets, who were on pace to be the worst team of all-time.  This week, we talk about their 6-game winning streak.  Then we dive into Enes Kanter's ongoing campaign against Lebron James over his affiliation with Nike.  Finally, the Pacers are blowing it up.  We discuss the Lakers desires for Myles Turner, and the Portland Trailblazers on the brink of blowing it all up.

(0:45) The Rockets are on a winning streak!
(12:00) Enes Kanter and his trolling of Lebron James
(24:34) Pacers and Blazers trade rumors are ramping up

Bob Schmidt, is back talking Suns vs. Warriors, Julius Randle's on-court tantrum that may have cost the Knicks a win against Brooklyn, how Luka's situation in Dallas reminds him of Lebron's first stint with the Cavs, and the plight of the Nuggets with the news that Michael Porter Jr. is done for the season.  Have Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes distanced themselves enough in the ROY conversation to make it a two-man race?

(0:30) The Suns beat the Warriors, and both look like the class of the league
(4:35) Luka's situation reminds Bob of Lebron's first stint with the Cavs
(12:45) Julius Randle blames the officials for an inexcusable technical foul
(17:50) Nuggets are reeling, Wolves are surging, Injuries are mounting
(19:26) Evan Mobley vs. Scottie Barnes, and Jalen Green's injury coinciding with a 4-game Rockets win streak

Bob Schmidt is back with Broken Jumper, an NBA podcast from the voice of AM 570 LA Sports.  We're nearly 20 games in, and we take a look at the breakouts and flat out failures of this early NBA season.  Michael Porter Jr. signed a massive extension this summer, and now may miss the season with more back issues, Miles Bridges has vaulted into the early lead amongst the most improved players, and the Houston Rockets are historically bad.  Isaiah Stewart's tantrum costs Lebron a game, and Tyrese Maxey's play is submarining his fellow Klutch client, Ben Simmons.

(1:23) - Jaren Jackson Jr. is not ready to win MIP

(3:26) - Michael Porter Jr. might be done for the year

(9:56) - The Houston Rockets are historically bad

(16:31) - Miles Bridges leads the MIP race

(18:48) - Cole Anthony, Tyler Herro, and Dejounte Murray 

(22:17) - Beef stew has beef with Lebron

(25:10) - Tyrese Maxey making Philly fans forget about Ben Simmons

Bob Schmidt, the voice of AM 570 LA Sports, puts his name on some predictions for the upcoming season.  After a brief look at tomorrow's opening night matchups, we get into some shot calling.  Who is Bob's favorite sleeper candidates for Most Improved Player, Rookie of the Year, and NBA MVP.  Then Bob talks about which teams could exceed expectations, and which teams will be worse than the NBA community expect.  
(0:00) Kyrie and his IG Live
(4:40) Preview of the Nets/Bucks and Lakers/Warriors opening night matchups
(6:38) Jordan Poole, the third splash bro?
(8:03) Bob's favorites for the Most Improved Player
(10:47) Bob's pick for Most Improved Player
(16:15) Bob's Rookie of the Year candidate, and his darkhorses
(22:22) Bob's NBA MVP favorite and his two darkhorses (Tatum and PG)
(27:02) Will the Bulls meet expectations with their new roster additions?
(28:22) Will the Celtics be better or worse this year?
(29:21) Will the Raptors disappoint in their return to Toronto?
(30:06) Will the Knicks miss the playoffs this season?
(31:01) Can the Nuggets finish top 4 in the West?  Could the Lakers slide out of the top 4?

Bob Schmidt, the voice of AM 570 LA Sports, breaks down the federal indictment against 18 former NBA players for defrauding the NBA's health care plan.  Is Terrence Williams a criminal mastermind?  Does everyone affiliated with Louisville try to skirt the rules?  How did they get caught?  Where did it all go wrong ALLEGEDLY? Then we talk the Sixers unrealistic trade request with the Blazers, and Kyrie's continued absence.  Finally, Bob picks his three favorites to win Most Improved Player in 2022.  They all share one thing in common.

(0:00) Former NBA players accused of defrauding the NBA health care program
(11:19) Ben Simmons and the Sixers unrealistic demands
(17:38) Kyrie Irving continues his absence
(21:29) Bob handicaps the favorites for the 2022 Most Improved Player

Bob Schmidt, the voice of AM 570 LA Sports, is back, reeling from the revelation that the David Griffin piano story was bogus.  We talkMedia Day fallout in Brooklyn, Golden State, and Philly.  We get into the difficulties of having Kyrie Irving on your roster, and personal vaccination decisions have become business obstacles, and then we discuss Ben Simmons and his stand off with Philly.  Finally, we look back at the 2017 draft class, and the second contracts they all signed.

(0:00) Zion kills the Griff piano story
(2:09) Kyrie Irving's vaccination dilemma
(7:42) Wiggins and his resentment at the media's COVID questions
(18:37) 2017 Draft Class extensions. Best value and worst value?

Bob Schmidt, the voice of Am 570 LA Sports, is joined by Kevin Figgers, as the two discuss this week's big NBA stories.  We start with David Griffin and the NOLA.com article that chronicled his rocky relationship with Zion Williamson.  Could his job be in trouble?  Would Zion actually play on the qualifying offer?  The guys also discuss the Ben Simmons standoff with the 76ers, and why contracts don't mean what they use to.

(0:00) A piano serenade from David Griffin and a history of his NO tenure thus far
(11:56) JJ Redick calls out Griffin's handling of his trade request
(14:40) Stan Van Gundy Debacle
(15:41) New Orleans roster changes heading into year 3 of Zion
(17:31) Kevin Figgers joins Bob to talk Zion discontent
(32:05) Simmons and his training camp holdout

Bob Schmidt, voice of AM 570 LA Sports, brings you the debut edition of Broken Jumper, a weekly NBA Podcast spanning the league.  After introductions, Bob is joined by Adam Auslund, the host of LA Clippers pre and post game, and one half of the FnA podcast.  We discuss John Wall trade talks, the Aaron Gordon extension in Denver, and where the Lakers and Clippers stack up amongst the Western Conference Vegas favorites.

(0:27) Bob introduces Broken Jumper
(3:40) Adam Auslund talks John Wall trade rumors, and the potential fit with Clippers
(9:55) Would John Wall ever opt out of $47 million in 2022? 
(23:42) Aaron Gordon contract extension talk
(36:26) Western Conference Vegas Odds... overrated and underrated?
(40:32) Adam's elite teams in the Western Conference
(45:55) Why does Bob have 2 NBA podcasts?  What is Fear the Fro'?

Broken Jumper is coming! September 17th, Episode 1 will arrive.  Join Bob Schmidt, of AM 570 LA Sports, for a new weekly podcast entirely dedicated to the NBA.  Whether it's Kyrie's next week long birthday party, or Ben Simmons reigning threes on us all, Broken Jumper is ready for whatever the 2021-22 season has in store.