Good Rookies Show

Good Energy,  This episode the Hosts Nelly J and Faheem bounce back and forth with predictions on the Super Bowl and how winning may affect the future narrative of both starting quarterbacks. We then discuss the Raptors performance at the All Star break, grade key Raptors players and discuss possible reasons for the signing of Thad Young at the trade deadline. We then highlight Masai Ujiri (Toronto Raptors President of Basketball Operations/Giants of Africa) during our FOR THE CULTURE segment to highlight his contribution to the Raptors success, his philanthropic achievements and how he continues to influence the culture. We then conclude Episode 78 with THAT’S ABSURD and provide our thoughts on the uncomfortable last player option Kevin Durant was given (recently traded James Harden and Rudy Gobert) during the Team Lebron/Team KD All Star selections.  

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Good Foundation, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Andrew Miller @ThoseMillerBoys • Digital Creator  • Co-Founder of The One More Wear Foundation @1morewear  https://www.1morewear.com/ • Big Brother Canada Season 6 Cast Member   

This episode we introduce Andrew Miller to the podcast where we discuss the media and the affect it has on  Black History Month. We then discuss Draymond Green and his signing of a multi year analyst deal with Turner Sports, how the deal may affect his relationships with other players and the potential additional hardware he may be eligible to receive. We then highlight Andrew Miller (One More Wear Foundation) who shares his influences, motivations and vision of his foundation for struggling youth in the Greater Toronto Area.. We then conclude Episode 77 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss former Raptor Sonny Weems who has been subjected to racial abuse while playing in China.  

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Good Evaluation, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Dain Erivin @dain._.ervin •  Phoenix Suns Scout • NBA Talent Evaluator  • Basketball Illustrated Reports   • Former Hampton University and Texas State Forward https://www.instagram.com/dain._.ervin/  

This episode we introduce world class Basketball Talent Evaluator Dain Ervin to the podcast, who discusses both his technical and personal basketball experiences in a most engaging way. We discuss the influence Isaiah Thomas had on the Toronto Raptors franchise in the early years, how playing in Toronto may have affected a young Tracy McGrady and some factors which have positively influenced talent evaluation in Canada. Dain also provides a player comparison of a throwback Raptor Marcus Camby with an accomplished present day NBA center. We then highlight Dain Ervin (Basketball Reports Illustrated) who shares his compelling come up story ranging from his basketball influences in  Lefrak, Queens, his unique situation of attending both an HBCU and a PWI for basketball and how some interesting events during the pandemic played into how he landed his current position with the Phoenix Suns. We then conclude Episode 76 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss a trademark infringement lawsuit placed by Giannis Antenkuompo on a trading card making company for the use of the word "GREEK FREAK". 

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Good Rally, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Julian Ortiz @thebigopodcast • Podcaster and Conversation Enthusiast  • Host of The Big O Podcast https://linktr.ee/thebigopodcast • Co-host @reelsportspodcast00 •  Co-Host @noinstructionsneededpodcast  

This episode we introduce our "PodB\rother" Julian Ortiz of the Big O Podcast and the No Instructions Needed Podcast and get his NFL playoff and Super Bowl predictions. We then discuss Novak Djokovic and how his rejection from the Australian Open may affect him this season, how this saga plays into the narrative of his legacy and the unique situation the country of Australia has been dealing with during the pandemic.  We then highlight Felix Auger-Aliassime and Leylah Fernandez for being named Canadian Male and Female Tennis Players of the Year by Tennis Canada and discuss the possible effects the winners may have on the culture. We then conclude Episode 75 with THAT’S ABSURD to discuss a tweet from the account of the NBA officials which requested the NFL discipline Dak Prescott for his comments on fans who threw trash at NFL referees following a Dallas Cowboys wild card loss.  

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Good Health, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Dr. Joel Kerr @thehealthinstitute @dr_j_speaks  • Founder and Director of Therapy At The Health Institute  • Strength and Conditioning Coach  • Motivational Speaker  •  http://www.thehealthinstitute.ca/  

This episode we introduce Dr.Joel Kerr and get his analysis on the injuries of OG Anunoby ("hip pointer") and Dame Lillard ("sports hernia''), and some possible root cause scenarios of both injuries. We then discuss the comeback of Klay Thompson and how his previous injuries affect his present and future. Dr.J then provides a creative breakdown of the body's cells and how cells are affected by sports related injuries  We then highlight Dr. J (Founder and Director of  The Health Institute) during our FOR THE CULTURE segment to highlight his contribution to the community through his insights into health and lifestyle options. We also highlight some of his upcoming ventures ranging from vitamins to family based health training,  We then conclude Episode 74 with THAT’S ABSURD and discuss the University of Georgia linebacker who was given a "Alabama Championship hat" after defeating the University of Alabama in the National Championship game. .  

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Good Predictions, This episode the Hosts Nelly J and Faheem bounce back and forth with thoughts on the first entry of the 2022 NBA All Star Voting and provide our  predictions on how the Eastern and Western Conference may pan out. We also highlight the surprise bounce back seasons of both Andrew Wiggins and Demar Derozan, discuss how NBA markets influence the outcome of the voting process and discuss which teams we think will get multiple players based on Conference standings. We then highlight Spike Lee during our FOR THE CULTURE segment to highlight his recent venture with Netflix to direct and produce films through his Forty Acres and A Mule Filmworks and how this will affect future aspiring directors. We then conclude Episode 73 with THAT’S ABSURD and provide our thoughts on Washington Wizard commentator Glenn Consor's disrespectful end of game comment involving Kevin Porter Jr., a gun and an alleged claim of mistaken identity after a game winning shot.. 

#NBA #SpikeLee #AllStarVotes 

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Good Fundamentals, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Sheldon Cassimy @Sheldon.Coach.Cassimy  • CEBL Assistant Coach Hamilton Honey Badgers •  Lead Assistant Coach McMaster University • 10+ Years of Coaching and developing players • https://www.honeybadgers.ca/honey-badgers-re-sign-cassimy-to-assistant-coach-post 

Happy New Year Good Rookies FAM!  This episode introduces Sheldon Cassimy where he shares his experiences coaching during a pandemic, his thoughts on multiple players called up for 10 Day Hardship contracts from the CEBL (Canadian Elite Basketball League) and provides his insight into some skill sets required for CEBL players to stay in the NBA. We then highlight Sheldon during our FOR THE CULTURE segment to highlight his recent coaching contributions (Assistant McMaster University Men's Basketball), how he started his coaching path, his thoughts on a report outlining racialized coaches in the OUA (Ontario University Athletics) and his experience in recruiting Canadian University athletes. We then conclude Episode 72 with THAT’S ABSURD and provide our thoughts on Polo G spending $75K for floor seats for the Nets vs. Lakers Christmas Day game. 

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Good Facts, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Andrea Black @DreaBaby115  • Mathematician  • Chemist  • Admin #FactsOverFeelings on Clubhouse  • Moderator @LakerNationOnCH  https://www.theprofanitynation.com/  

Seasons Greetings Good Rookies FAM!  This episode we introduce Andrea Black who breaks down the Los Angeles Lakers season as she highlights issues in coaching personnel, overall chemistry and why the Lakers should be seeded much higher thus far. We then discuss the Toronto Raptors and provide our reasons for optimism despite an inconsistent first quarter of the season. We then discuss how the Covid-19 protocols have impacted the NBA and which league has really benefited from the newly formed NBA Hardship Exception rule.  We then highlight Aaron Gordon's CodeOrlando program during our FOR THE CULTURE segment for his partnership with the University of  Central Florida to inspire underprivileged children of color to enter the tech world. We then conclude Episode 71 with THAT’S ABSURD and provide our thoughts on a Doc Rivers comment that he has received calls from past retired players to play during the temporary player shortages due to the Covid-19 protocols.  

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Good Alliance, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest  @Reereeakabosslady  • Founder/Owner of Bébé Station https://linktr.ee/bebestation • Family, Raptors, TFC, Louis Vuitton, High heels, Tequila and Life.  •  @bebestationvendingmachines

This episode we introduce Ree Ree Phillips who shares her many positive experiences in the Toronto Raptors Fan Club room on Clubhouse. We then discuss the 3 point record breaking Steph Curry, his influence on the game and a quick review of the Top 50 3-point leaders. We then highlight  Fred VanVleet during our FOR THE CULTURE segment for his partnership with the University of Toronto to provide scholarships to underprivileged Black and Indigenous students.  We then conclude Episode 70 with THAT’S ABSURD and provide our thoughts on the 2 Timbers fans that were arrested for throwing beer cans, and injuring NYCFC player Jesus Medina. 

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Good Chronicle, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Michael Tillery @HardcorePeace  • Sport Analyst   • Writer  •  Poet  https://www.sportskeeda.com/profile/michael-tillery 

 This episode we introduce Michael Tillery to get his opinion on the drastic increase in searches for WNBA jerseys.  We then discuss the comments by Luka Doncic regarding the criticism of his weight and conditioning and we provide our predictions of his future. We then highlight Michael Tillery (SportsKeeda) during our FOR THE CULTURE segment where he shares how poetry influenced his career as a writer, how legendary stat man Harvey Pollack effected modern day analytics and he shares his ups and downs in his journey through media. We then conclude Episode 69 with THAT’S ABSURD and provide our thoughts on Allen Iverson refusing to coach NBA players because they earn more money than him.  

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