Brown Men Won't Jump - NBA Basketball Podcast

Erik, Aswi, and A.C. discuss why the dominant big man has had a resurgence in the NBA. And Aswi and Erik engage in a debate on two fronts. First, they cover who's better between Aswi's guy (Joel Embiid) and Erik's guy (Nikola Jokic). Then they get a little personal on a non-basketball topic as Aswi comes to term with his Green Bay Packers losing to Erik's San Francisco 49ers in a heartbreaking loss for the ages. Expect plenty of trash talk!

2:10 - Why did dominant big men disappear in the NBA over the last few decades?

7:38 - What has led to the recent resurgence of dominant big men around the league?

13:00 - Nikola Jokic

26:11 - Joel Embiid

31:53 - Who is better between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid?

49:06 - BONUS - Aswi's Green Bay Packers lose to Erik's San Francisco 49ers

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Erik, Aswi, and A.C. discuss the impact of major injuries on four preseason contenders. How will the Nets fare in the wake of Kevin Durant's MCL injury? What happens to the Clippers if Paul George gets season-ending elbow surgery? On the other hand, how will the returns of Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo help the Lakers and Heat respectively? Finally, the boys discuss the biggest story in the NBA: the reports that Frank Vogel is "coaching for his job."

1:37 - Brooklyn Nets. Kevin Durant is out for 4-6 weeks. Can the Nets stay competitive in the standings without him? Is there a move to be made to help them?

13:57 - Los Angeles Clippers. Paul George is out indefinitely and may require season-ending surgery. Should this impact what the Clippers decide to do with Kawhi Leonard, who is reportedly ahead of schedule? And can the Clippers stay in the playoff hunt?

23:01 - Los Angeles Lakers. Anthony Davis is cleared for contact and will return in 1-2 weeks, but Kendrick Nunn had a setback. How will these injuries affect the Lakers. And is it fair that Frank Vogel is coaching for his job? Will he actually be fired?

38:59 - Miami Heat. Bam Adebayo has finally made his return and Jimmy Butler looks healthy. Can the Heat make a standings run in a suddenly injury-riddled Eastern Conference? Are they a real threat in the playoffs?

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Erik, Aswi, and A.C. react to the entertaining game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Golden State Warriors. The boys discuss just how great Ja Morant has become and dive into everything that has made the Memphis Grizzlies special this season. Plus they cover the impressive and long-awaited return of Klay Thompson and what it means for the Golden State Warriors this season.

1:22 - Reactions to the Memphis Grizzlies beating the Golden State Warriors

9:50 - How good are the Grizzlies and do they have a shot at making a run this postseason?

19:23 - Is Ja Morant already a superstar? What do the advanced metrics tell us about his game?

35:43 - Jaren Jackson, Jr.

43:35 - Desmond Bane

46:16 - Steven Adams, Dillon Brooks, and rest of the Grizzlies supporting cast

49:29 - What does the return of Klay Thompson mean for the Golden State Warriors? How has he looked so far?

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Erik and Anu debate who should win the Rookie of the Year race based on how the first half of the season has gone.

2:15 - What have Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors and Evan Mobley of the Cleveland Cavaliers shown on the defensive end?

8:05 - What have Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley shown on the offensive end?

14:13 - Erik and Anu each explain why his pick should win Rookie of the Year and the other's pick should lose.

19:56 - Do the other candidates for Rookie of the Year (Franz Wagner, Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Josh Giddey, etc.) have a shot at winning? And just how good has this rookie class been so far?

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A.C. is joined by avid gambler and returning guest Rahul to discuss all aspects of betting on this NBA season. They cover which teams have done the best (and worst) against the spread, advice for recreational betters, the value of betting against home favorites, how teams are doing versus their projected over/unders for win totals, betting on division champions, odds for conference champions, MVP odds, line shopping, and much more.

1:16 - Impact of Covid-19 on betting this season

4:16 - Best teams to bet on against the spread so far this season

11:18 - Worst teams to bet on against the spread so far this season

14:08 - Betting against home favorites

16:00 - Over/under win totals

31:00 - Division champion odds

43:45 - Eastern conference champion odds

50:16 - Western conference champion odds

57:10 - MVP odds

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To celebrate the start of 2022 and all we have to look forward to as fans of the NBA, Erik poses eight off-the-cuff questions that need answering. Erik and A.C. put their Nostradamus hats on and try to figure out everything from where Ben Simmons will be traded to who will win the MVP this season.

1:36 - Will Ben Simmons be traded by the trade deadline? And if so, where will he be headed?

10:25 - Which Laker is most likely to get his LeViction notice in 2022?

21:00 - Which coach will be fired first in the new year?

25:25 - Which team will climb out of the morass of teams floundering in the middle of the Western Conference?

32:55 - Who will wind up as the Rookie of the Year?

37:46 - Who is going to become this season's Most Valuable Player?

44:07 - Will the disappointing Atlanta Hawks make the playoffs? If so, can they get out of the play-in tournament?

51:04 - How many more times before the postseason will a fellow NBA player blatantly call Karl Anthony Towns a "pussy"?

Happy New Year everyone and thanks for all your support in 2021!

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Our resident Jazz fan, Abhi, returns to chat about his red hot Utah Jazz! The gang recaps the Christmas Day games and gives their favorite moments of the day. Then the gang breaks down why this Jazz team is not the same as last year's 1 seed-Jazz. Has Donovan Mitchell taken the leap required to carry his team to the promised land? Is Gobert's limited offensive ability going to hold this team back? How have the additions of Whiteside and Gay impacted this team? What are the weaknesses of this Jazz team and are there any trades that could fix them?

1:30 - NBA Christmas Recap. The gang chats about their favorite moments from NBA Christmas 2021 and their thoughts on the games in general.

5:45 - The Utah Jazz. This season the Jazz have been on a tear. They have a beautiful, electric offense to go along with a good defense. The gang discusses why this Jazz team is different than last year's.

11:01 - Donovan Mitchell. Donovan Mitchell is having a career year, but will it be enough? The gang breaks down Mitchell's season thus far and what they have seen change in his game.

15:50 - Rudy Gobert. Has the Stifle Tower finally overcome his offensive limitations? The gang discusses the historic season the three-time Defensive Player of the Year is having.

21:04 - Hassan Whiteside. After a number of underwhelming seasons bouncing around the league has Whiteside finally found a home where his talents can shine? Is Whiteside the backup defensive big that the Jazz has desperately needed?

23:54 - Rudy Gay. At age 35, Rudy Gay's impact on this team cannot be understated. Abhi and the gang discuss Gay's role and how it solves some of the problems they faced last year.

30:00 - Weaknesses. Despite being a top team in the West, the Jazz has some glaring weaknesses that need to be addressed.

38:28 - Potential Trades. Abhi gives his wish-list of trade targets for his beloved team that he believes would complete them as legitimate title contenders.

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Beloved Canadian host Anushan rejoins the pod as the gang shares their Christmas wish lists for the NBA. Each host makes a wish for the team he roots for, for another team or the league as a whole, and for something he would change about the NBA.

3:19 - Wish for their own teams. Anu (Raptors), Erik (Lakers), Aswi (76ers), and A.C. (Knicks) discuss their wishes for the squads they root for.

32:38 - Wish for a player on another team or for the league as a whole. The gang discusses a variety of wishes from Covid-related issues to wishing proper recognition for a player that has quietly been dominant in his mid 30s.

55:55 - Wish for something that they would change about the NBA. The gang shares wishes ranging from rule changes they want implemented to changes to the way the league is covered by the media.

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In the 50th episode of the podcast, the gang marvels at Steph Curry setting the record for the most career three-pointers made. And then the gang dives into all the juicy storylines surrounding the disappointing Dallas Mavericks this season.

2:24 - Steph Curry. How absurd is it that Steph set this record in the middle of his prime? When Steph's career is finished, where will this record rank amongst the NBA's most unbreakable records? How has Steph's shooting fundamentally changed the sport of basketball?

17:57 - Dallas Mavericks. What should be made of the reports surrounding Rick Carlisle's tenuous relationship with Luka? How has Jason Kidd done so far? How responsible is Luka for this underwhelming season given that he showed up out of shape?

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Calling all sneakerheads! The time has finally come for us to chat about the NBA's robust impact on sneaker culture and fashion overall. This episode, Aswi is joined by the owner and founder of the Edura custom clothing brand, Hirey! Join us as we take a trip through the history of sneaker culture from the 70s to the present day. Then, HIrey pays homage to the custom kick designers who have influenced him and his brand. Of course, no conversation about kicks is complete without chatting about what our favorite kicks are! To round out the episode the boys list off their Top 3 Best and Top 3 Worst Dressed Ballers.

1:35 - Introducing the Incredibly Talented Hirey! Custom kick and clothing designer, Hirey, introduces himself and talks about his awesome brand, Edura. Find out how he got started and what led him to start a career in the custom game.

4:00 - The History of Sneaker Culture. From Converse jumping into the scene in the late 70s to Nike and Jordan in the 80s and 90s, to the early 2000s with Shaq, we discuss the different eras of kicks. What is it about basketball and sneakers that make them such a perfect pair? Other than Jordan what were some popular signature lines in the 90s? Did a young Aswi buy a pair of women's shoes at Marshalls or were they actually a pair of Iversons?

12:02 - Sneaker Culture Today. Where is sneaker culture now? Who is the undisputed Sneaker King in the NBA? What impact did the 2017 Nike deal have on kicks in the league? How has social media changed the landscape of kicks?

18:40 - Custom Kick Designers. Who are the folks making those viral custom kicks that players have been rocking on the court? Hirey talks about some of the custom kicks that his brand, Edura, have done for customers all over the country.

25:38 - Our Favorite Kicks. What kicks are Aswi's and Hirey's favorite to play basketball in? Are high-tops the only way to go or are mids and lows actually viable? What kicks do they wear when they just want to dress to impress? Enjoy as Aswi recalls a hilarious incident when Erik's need to dress to impress is dampened by the rain.

35:58 - Edura's Custom Clothing. It's all about the fit as Hirey talks about some of the custom clothing designs he's done. From jeans, to jackets, to backpacks, Edura has done some pretty crazy designs for popular YouTubers and TikTokers alike.

38:08 - Who are the Top 3 Best Dressed NBA Players? These days players' tunnel fits have become ingrained in the cultural zeitgeist of the NBA. Hear which players have consistently impressed with their style and swagger.

48:40 - Who are the Top 3 Worst Dressed NBA Players? Of course, if we are talking about the best dressed we HAVE to cover the worst dressed. Which players have a sense of style that is just...meme-worthy? Can a player be both among the best dressed AND the worst dressed?