On the 96th episode of The Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan are back to discuss some of the state of NBA Media. They discuss Damian Lillard vs. Dan Orlovsky and whether or not either is incorrect in their take on the ending of the NBA season. They also discuss Paul Pierce's view of Lebron and why he may give takes the way he does. They end the show discussing some of the positive coaching performances in the league and then examining if certain coaches will be retained this offseason and if they aren't why they lost their jobs. Email the show, ZandrickEllison@gmail.com!

Episode 96: Performance Review

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On the 283rd episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the first round of the NBA playoffs as well as the LVP this season! They begin by discussing Jordan Poole's season with the Wizards before moving on to the NBA playoffs and starting with the Cavs and Magic before moving to the Nuggets and Lakers after the amazing Game 2 on Tuesday night. They shift to the Clippers and Mavericks and Zan shares why he is bullish on the Clippers despite losing game 2 at home. Tyler then gushes over the togetherness of the Timberwolves before they switch to the East and go a little deep on the Knicks and Sixers.

Episode 283: Least Valuable Podcast

On the 282nd episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan are joined by Blake J. Harris for the playoff wins draft! They start by talking a little parenting before going into the draft order. They debate whether the playoffs have more than 2 teams to be confident in and Blake gives his view about why he would not have taken Boston first overall. They then discuss the Kings/Warriors game and the Pelicans/Lakers game before giving some bold predictions.

Episode 282: The One with Keon Ellis

On the 281th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan discuss the stretch run of the NBA season and much much more! They open talking about the Boston Celtics and how injury to Giannis makes the East so much weaker. They also discuss how Joel Embiid is the one guy who can maybe cause a disruption in the playoffs if he is able to play hismelf into shape. They then briefly discuss the Nuggets before talking about the phoenix suns and Kevin Durant. Finally they talk in-depth about Zach Edey following Monday's NCAAM basketball title.

Episode 281: Play-In Process

On the 280th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk ncaa prospects and make picks for All-NBA teams! They start by discussing the NCAA tournament and how some draft stocks have changed before discussing what players they feel like have changed their mind about evaluations over the years. Then they shift into making picks for the All-NBA teams, with most of the discussion being around the first team being settled but the second and third team being up for grabs. Finally they add some thoughts on the NCAA women's elite eight and how exciting that tournament has been to this point!

Episode 280: Changing Perceptions

On the 279th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk through some late season NBA storylines and NCAA prospects! They begin by talking briefly about players gambling on their own props before shifting to the MVP ballot and discussing the merits of SGA vs. Jayson Tatum vs. Luka. They then shift into debating the NBA's clutch award and how the current odds speak to the idea of clutch as a whole. Finally they take a deep dive on Donovan Clingan and debate his draft stock with the current pool of prospects!

Episode 96: Performance Review

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