One on One Podcast

Derrick and Rodney discuss the NBA draft (which feels so long ago) and a host of FA news. The Lakers have assembled the '03 & '04 draft class, will it work out? The Heat made big moves, DeMar is on the move and the Nets add more fire power. What are the moves we still think will happen and what are some missed opportunities? We also tease at future topics for upcoming shows.

*This was recorded Tuesday, 8/3 approximately midday. We'll be back once FA wraps up to discuss any news that broke after recording.

Derrick and Rodney recap game 6 of The Finals which saw the Bucks win it all. They review the series and look to the future for both teams. Is this the start of the Giannis era? Was this the Suns best chance to win it all for the near future? They also touch on some other teams and moments throughout the playoffs. 

Justin (TW: @JDanso18) returns as we recap game 1 of The NBA Finals. Giannis returns and we share what that ultimately means for our predictions. But first we recap the seasons of the runner ups in each conference, the Hawks and Clippers. Everyone thinks the future is bright in ATL but have we seen this story before? And, even though it was "championship or bust" in year two for LAC, do we think they'll run it back? More NBA banter included!

Derrick and Rodney discuss each of the conference finals series. Can the Clippers comeback Kawhi-less? The Hawks are keeping pace with the Bucks, but are we really surprised? And how good is Trae Young? Then we go around the league and talk about the new hires/fires and possible trades, which leads us to Dame and Portland. What does it mean to "run from the grind"?

Rodney joins as we run through the playoffs happenings through round 2 so far. How are injuries shaping our picks and what are the biggest updates? Quick hits: Can Brooklyn bounce back? Are the hated Jazz sneakily more fun to watch than the Clippers? What do we really thing of Philly? Can Phoenix represent the western conference in the finals? Tap in!

Jaylen (TW: @Jaylenab24) stops in to discuss the NBA playoffs to this point. Halfway through round 1, Jaylen shares the picks he originally had and who he thinks is coming out of each conference. Each series is dissected, highlighting the ups and downs of what has happened to this point and future predictions. The two also share which players/teams/coaches they think are getting exposed/struggling the most and some dooms day scenarios for certain teams. Derrick talks about his picks from last episode, the ones that are panning out and the ones that don't look so hot. Plus more general NBA talk from two fans.

Tramel Raggs (TW: @Raggs_No_Riches) joins the podcast for episode 7 and discusses his opinions on what it means to be a number 1/lead guy and all things play-in/playoffs. The Wizards are the first topic as we discuss the dynamic of Beal/Russ, who's the number 1 guy, common misconceptions about being the number 1 guy and the Wizards overall play-in chances. Then we take this questions out west and discuss whether a certain LA big can be a true number 1. Next, it's all things play-in/playoffs. Can DC pull the "upset" over the C's, will Charlotte get in and can Steph drag GSW in as 7 or 8? The Knicks are underdogs but do we believe it? Are the Jazz and/or the Suns getting upset in the first round? Denver/Blazers, what do we think? Can the Bucks beat the Nets and can Philly beat either the Nets or Bucks? Heat nation? And for certain teams if an early exit happens who takes the blame? All these questions and more are answered. Tune before the play-in starts.

*Yes, it is episode 6. Please excuse the low mic/sound levels during certain parts of the episode. 

Episode 6: Rodney returns! Dropping the pod very early (special surprise), we talk all things playoffs/play-in tournament. Do we like the new format and should the league add in additional tournaments throughout the season? Will this reduce tanking? Who gets in this season? After the tournament is over, what playoff matchups interest us? Can we get a battle of New York? Do we trust the Suns? Lakers as the 5th seed? Other topics include: Asking the hard questions about the people at the top in New Orleans, making a change in Portland, Wiseman and the Warriors and plenty more. 

Dropping an episode little earlier that usual with guest Justin (TW: @JDanso18) to discuss all things 2000's. We talk about the highlights from this semi-forgotten era in NBA history. First, Justin runs through his NBA awards for this current season then we get right into it, discussing every MVP from 2000-2010. Ranking the top MVPs from the decade, sleeper picks for certain years, the inconsistent criteria/standards of how we determine MVP and who just got plain robbed. We also discuss players and teams from that era that were before their time and could thrive in the league today. As always, there's more general hoops talk, jokes and banter. 

This week Darren (TW: @IceBurrrgSlim) of The Working Title Podcast joins and shares his list of NBA award winners for the 2020-2021 season and sleeper playoff teams. Then we jump into some deeper topics: 1) Does NBA need to shorten the season and will that help ratings? 2) Are we fans of the playoff tournament and should the first round be best of 5? 3) What is the state of the league looking forward and how has the game changed in our lifetime. Who are the most influential players and playing styles? More topics include the skill level of incoming players and role players compared to the early 00's, why understanding your role on a team is so critical but overlooked by players/fans, a slight deep dive into Melo: Origins/Denver/Knickstape era etc., some Wiz talk: Wall vs. Westbrook and more. This pod was real entertaining and is packed with gems. Enjoy!