Brown Men Won't Jump - NBA Basketball Podcast

Brown Men Won't Jump - NBA Basketball Podcast

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Brown Men Won't Jump - NBA Basketball Podcast episodes

  • Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and the Surprisingly Dominant Philadelphia 76ers

    The gang gets together to finally dedicate a full episode towards Aswi's Philadelphia 76ers who continue to sit atop the Eastern Conference standings. The hosts are joined by two guests: returning Lakers fan (and Embiid admirer) Mas and Sixers fan Garrett. Should Joel Embiid be the MVP frontrunner? Can a team win it all with Ben Simmons? What moves should the Sixers make at the trade deadline? And how would they fare against the other contenders in the Eastern Conference?

    3:25 - Aswi and Garrett describe what it was like to be Sixers fans in the "Process" years.

    6:22 - The gang discusses Joel Embiid's dominant season, how he has improved as a player, and his case to win this year's MVP award.

    17:46 - Aswi and Garrett share their concerns regarding the lack of offensive growth by Ben Simmons. Can he be a blue chip piece on a legitimate title contender? And just how dominant has Ben Simmons been on defense?

    25:46 - The gang discusses the Sixers' supporting cast including Tobias Harris, Seth Curry, Danny Green, Dwight Howard, Matisse Thybulle, Tyrese Maxey, Shake Milton, and more.

    36:21 - Aswi and Garrett share their thoughts on Brett Brown and what they've seen so far from Doc Rivers. Aswi explains why Sixers fans refer to Doc Rivers by his government name.

    40:59 - What moves should the Sixers make at the upcoming trade deadline to bolster their chances of winning a championship this year?

    47:36 - How would the Sixers fare against the Boston Celtics in a playoff series?

    51:59 - How would the Sixers fare against the Miami Heat in a playoff series?

    1:00:14 - How would the Sixers fare against the Milwaukee Bucks in a playoff series?

    1:04:18 - How would the Sixers fare against the Brooklyn Nets in a playoff series?

    1:12:10 - The gang predicts how the rest of the season will go for the 76ers.

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    1 hr 19 min
  • NBA History Meets U.S. Presidential History

    Aswi and Erik get together for a special episode comparing the legacies of some of the NBA's greatest players of all time with the legacies of some of the United States' most notable (and infamous) presidents. For instance, who is the Abraham Lincoln of NBA players? And which historically great NBA player is most reminiscent of John F. Kennedy? To prepare for the episode, Aswi and Erik each came up with their own lists of presidents and NBA player comparisons - they then shared their comps with each other live on the podcast.

    2:05 - George Washington, the 1st President

    11:44 - Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President

    17:16 - Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd President

    31:38 - Jimmy Carter, the 39th President

    35:44 - Ronald Reagan, the 40th President

    45:13 - Teddy Roosevelt, the 26th President

    53:55 - John F. Kennedy, the 35th President

    1:01:43 - Lyndon B. Johnson, the 36th President

    1:10:20 - Andrew Jackson, the 7th President

    1:13:19 - James Buchanan, Jr., the 15th President

    1:14:20 - Donald J. Trump, the 45th President

    1:16:48 - Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President

    1:19:54 - Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President

    1 hr 30 min
  • Blake Griffin Joins the Brooklyn Nets and the Meyers Leonard Situation

    The gang is joined by new co-host Erik (making his second appearance on the pod after the "LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers" episode) and Nets fan Paolo to discuss Blake Griffin joining the Nets, the Nets roster, the biggest threats to the Nets in the playoffs, and much more on the league's newest superteam. The gang also tackles the Meyers Leonard situation and reacts to All Star weekend.

    0:50 - The gang begins by discussing the fallout of Meyers Leonard using an anti-semitic slur while streaming a Call of Duty match. Is his apology acceptable? What should the NBA do in response?

    8:27 - The gang reacts to the All Star events that took place last weekend.

    14:04 - Paolo describes how he became a Nets fan and describes what it was like to follow the Nets after the disastrous trade to get the corpses of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry.

    21:19 - The gang discusses Blake Griffin agreeing to join the Nets. Will he be part of the Nets' closing lineup?

    29:25 - What should be made of the Nets supporting cast? Which players have stepped up for the Nets?

    42:58 - In what ways have the Big Three exceeded expectations so far?

    52:46 - How has Steve Nash done so far as the rookie coach of this superteam? Are their any concerns with him helming the team in the playoffs?

    59:16 - Are the Nets the favorites to win the Eastern Conference playoffs? Which team is their biggest threat to making an NBA Finals run?

    1:09:16 - Should the Nets be favored over the Western Conference teams in a potential NBA Finals? How would they match up with a healthy Los Angeles Lakers team?

    1:20:00 - What moves can the Nets still make to improve their roster? The gang discusses the advantages the Nets have over other contenders in bolstering their roster.

    1:27:36 - Paolo shows pity to AC's New York Knicks.

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    1 hr 30 min
  • The Most Disappointing NBA Teams this Season
    We are halfway through the 2020-2021 NBA season so the gang decided it was time to talk about some teams who came into this season with high hopes but have so far been disappointing. The gang is joined once again by their resident Jazz expert, Abhi, as they break down what's going on with the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets, and Dallas Mavericks. Aswi and Anu also put their GM hats on and try negotiating a trade to send Kyle Lowry to the Philadelphia 76ers. Finally, the gang picks which team has the best chance of turning it around and having a deep playoff run.
    0:55 - The gang talks about the shortcomings of the Boston Celtics and what might be causing their underwhelming record.
    12:02 - What's going on with Anu's Toronto Raptors?
    24:26 - Aswi and Anu put their GM hats on to try negotiating a trade to send Kyle Lowry to the Philadelphia 76ers.
    33:30 - Why aren't the Nuggets playing better despite Jokic playing at an MVP level?
    42:26 - Is The Unicorn the big problem in Dallas, or do the Mavericks' problems run deeper? Knicks fan AC gives a Hot Take on former Knick, Porzingis, and sheds some light on why he may actually be the root of the Mavericks' problems.
    56:02 - The gang makes their picks for who they think will turn it around and make a good playoff run.
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    1 hr
  • Wait the New York Knicks are Actually Competent Now?
    The surprisingly competent play of the New York Knicks allows AC to kick out the other hosts and have an episode all about his squad. AC is joined by two Knicks superfans - Drew and Rahul - as they revel in the success of the current squad and reflect upon what it's been like to be a Knicks fan over the last several decades. They reminisce over the 90s Knicks, talk about the Knicks' moves that infuriated them the most, discuss Coach Tom Thibodeau, make fun of James Dolan, and make predictions for how this season will end.
    1:00 - AC, Drew, and Rahul explain why New York will always be a Knicks town no matter how good the Brooklyn Nets are.
    3:22 - The gang revels in the success of the current squad and discusses Julius Randle, Obi Toppin, Immanuel Quickley, R.J. Barrett, and Mitchell Robinson.
    21:22 - What has Coach Tom Thibodeau brought to the Knicks? How has the Knicks' team defense been so remarkable despite a lack of practice and only few notable defensive players?
    28:38 - Should the Knicks tank or shoot for the playoffs?
    35:21 - Are Leon Rose and Worldwide Wes the right guys to lead the Knicks? The gang also dispels some of the myths about James Dolan and hones in on why he's failed so much as the owner of the Knicks. And how on Earth did Steve Mills keep his job for so long?
    41:45 - What move by the Knicks was the most infuriating even as it was happening? Spoiler alert: there are so many to choose from that picking just one is nearly impossible.
    50:14 - AC goes through his many heartbreaks as a young fan of the 90s Knicks.
    59:44 - Why even stay loyal to a franchise that has been so incompetent for so long?
    1:02:21 - The gang makes its predictions for how this "Cinderella" New York Knicks season ends.
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    1 hr 7 min
  • Picking Our Eastern and Western Conference NBA All Stars
    Each of our hosts selects his own team of Eastern Conference and Western Conference NBA All Stars for this season. It was really difficult to pick just 12 players in each conference given all of the talent in the league. So expect plenty of disagreement and friendly banter.
    0:24 - The gang explains the rules for selecting NBA All Star starters and the criteria coaches are expected to abide by in selecting All Star reserves.
    2:35 - Each of the hosts picks his Eastern Conference All Stars.
    43:47 - Each of the hosts picks his Western Conference All Stars.
    1 hr 21 min
  • Western Conference Contender Check-In: Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers
    The gang gets together with guest Abhi, a fan of the Utah Jazz, to talk about two Western Conference contenders: the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Clippers. The gang also debates how each of these teams would fair against the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers - and against each other - in a playoff series.
    0:38 - The gang discusses the red hot Utah Jazz. Are they legitimate contenders? What has Mike Conley brought to the team that he didn't last year? After his great start to the year, should Rudy Gobert now be considered properly paid? Can Donovan Mitchell become a true superstar this season?
    27:33 - The gang checks in on the Los Angeles Clippers. How has Paul George improved this season? What should be made of Kawhi no longer load managing? What's up with the Clippers struggles to generate offense in the clutch this season? And "Aswidramus" brags about being right about Nicolas Batum.
    42:28 - How would a Clippers vs. Jazz playoff series go?
    47:15 - How would a Lakers vs. Jazz playoff series go?
    51:21 - How would a Lakers vs. Clippers playoff series go?
    59 min
  • Super Bowl Week Special - Which NBA Players Could Make it in the NFL?
    The gang is joined by guest host and football wiz, Mig, as they discuss the upcoming matchup between Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes and determine where NBA players fit on the football field.
    1:07 - The gang reflects on the once-in-a-lifetime matchup of the GOAT and the potential future GOAT in Super Bowl 55.
    2:33 - How are legacies defined differently in the NFL vs. the NBA?
    6:40 - Would losing to Tom Brady hurt Mahomes' GOAT potential?
    12:40 - Is Tom Brady the Greatest Football Player ever?
    16:32 - The gang highlights NFL players who used to play basketball.
    18:38 - What NBA players would play defensive positions in the NFL? Mig breaks down the role of each football player on defense while AC and Aswi try to match player with position.
    37:26 - What NBA players would play offensive positions in the NFL? Once again, Mig breaks each position down while AC and Aswi figure out the NBA players that best fit in them.
    57:01 - Who is winning Super Bowl 55? The gang gives their picks for who they think is winning the GOAT Bowl.
    1 hr 1 min
  • LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers
    The gang discusses the incredible season LeBron James is having and the unprecedented success his Los Angeles Lakers have been having so far.
    0:31 - Introducing the show's very first two guests, Mas and Erik!
    1:22 - The gang recaps Wednesday night's marquee matchup between Mas and Erik's Los Angeles Lakers and Aswi's Philadelphia 76ers.
    7:30 - The gang discusses the incredible performance of the Lakers on both sides of the floor and why they might just be the best team in the NBA.
    10:22 - LeBron is having an MVP-caliber season. As day one LeBron fans, what do Mas and Erik think about his play in year 18?
    20:53 - What's going with Anthony Davis? Should Lakers fans be worried about competing for a ring if he has been playing like this?
    24:31 - How have the newcomers been playing? The gang discusses about the impact Mark Gasol, Dennis Shroder, Montrezl Harrell, and Wesley Matthews have had this year.
    38:46 - What about the impact of the returning role players? The gang weighs in on the performance of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Kyle Kuzma, and Alex Caruso.
    46:05 - In crunchtime, who will Frank Vogel pick to seal the W? The gang picks who their ideal closing five players are.
    49:23 - With powerhouses like the Clippers and Nets in the way, who are Mas and Erik most worried about facing in the playoffs?
    57 min
  • The Impact of COVID-19 on this Odd NBA Season
    The gang discusses how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted what is turning out to be a unique and odd NBA season.
    0:20 - Tribute to Kobe Bryant
    3:53 - The birth of "Aswidramus"
    5:48 - The gang argues over the effectiveness of the NBA's newly implemented Covid-19 rules. Will all the missed games be made up down the road?
    13:04 - The gang discusses the effects of the shortened schedule this season. Are the consecutive games against the same opponents here to stay? Will it lead to less tanking?
    24:46 - How likely is it that the playoffs this season could take place in a bubble?
    28:18 - Are the empty arenas leading to more blowouts this season?
    35:23 - Should there be an All Star game this season?
    41 min

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