Hoop Ties

In this week’s episode of “No Pump Fakes”, the guys chop it up about Kobe Bryant’s legacy and whether Giannis deserves to be in the “Best Player In The World” conversation if he wins the title. Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian joins the show to talk about the eventful Trailblazers offseason, how far Damian Lillard’s loyalty will go in Portland, and how stars joining stars impacts their legacies. 

In this week’s episode of “No Pump Fakes”, the guys discuss Team USA’s back-to-back exhibition losses to Nigeria and Australia, the roster’s serious flaws, and what types of players the team might be missing. They get caught up on the Suns/Bucks NBA Finals matchup and talk about what a championship would do for the legacies of Giannis and CP3. Franklyn Calle of SLAM joins the show to tells us about the newest SLAM cover of Anthony Edwards. He talks about the time he spent with him in Minnesota and how he quickly became one of the NBA’s most exciting players during his rookie season.

In this week’s episode of “No Pump Fakes”, the guys talk about the legendary 2003 NBA Draft Class, and how LeBron, Melo, Chris Bosh, & D-Wade all shaped their Hall of Fame careers in the NBA. Rod Beard, Pistons beat writer with the Detroit News joins the show to talk about how Cade Cunningham will fit in with the young Pistons, how their new GM Troy Weaver has made an immediate impact, and what the 2004 Pistons would be like in today’s NBA. 

In today’s episode, Theus and Ahmad set the record straight on Paul George and dive into the impact of media criticism on NBA players. Mark Gunnels, the host of the Mark My Words Podcast, joins the show to talk about Damian Lillard’s future with the Blazers, what teams might be best fit to trade for him, and talks about former NBA players like Jason Kidd & Chauncey Billups becoming head coaches.

In today’s episode, Theus and Ahmad cover Trae Young’s sudden rise in the playoffs and look back at the infamous Luka Doncic trade. Wesley Robinson of the Charlotte Hornets social team joins the show to talk about LaMelo Ball’s rookie campaign, how the encouraging Hornets season was stopped by injuries, and gives his five greatest Hornets players ever. The guys give their best Kristaps Porzingis comparisons and ask themselves a very important question: Is Kevin Durant the best player in the NBA?

In this episode of "No Pump Fakes", hosts Theus McBee & Ahmad Smith debate the top 5 point guards they would start a franchise with, Chris Paul being an instant franchise changer, and the impact the midrange game has had on the NBA. We’re also joined by Shaun Geddes, social at The Knicks Wall, to discuss the Knicks season, the development of RJ Barrett, and what Julius Randle’s All-Star season means to the entire city of New York. 

Episode one of SLAM Presents: No Pump Fakes has finally arrived. Hosts Theus McBee and Ahmad Smith talk Kevin Durant’s incredible postseason resume, what the Dallas Mavericks need to take the next step, Damian Lillard’s future with the Portland Trailblazers, and much more from the first round of the NBA Playoffs!

SLAM presents "No Pump Fakes" , the official podcast of the basketball bible.  Hosts Theus McBee and Ahmad Smith will talk pure hoop without any second guesses, or hesitation on what they have to say - no pump fakes.  This is the podcast made for those who truly love the game.