Pick a Side

By Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel DehlsSports Basketball

Pick a Side episodes

June 28, 2024 #388 NBA Draft Winners and Losers, Guessing Every 3rd Overall Pick, Deni Advija Debate, and More
In this episode we are going to give our NBA draft winners, losers, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
1. Trying to guess every NBA 3rd overall pick 06:00
2. Thoughts on 2 day draft 27:20
3. NBA Draft winners 29:14
4. NBA Draft Losers 49:00
5. Grading draft day trades 01:14:17
6. Deni Advija debate 01:25:44
7. This week in the NBA/NFL 01:54:18
8. Disrespectful for the Dolphins not to offer Tua a Goff type deal? 02:27:36
9. What are the best destinations for Dak Prescott if he becomes free agent? 02:38:34
2 hr 47 min
June 26, 2024#387 NBA Mock Draft, Mikal Bridges Trade, Cavaliers Hire Kenny Atkinson, and Best SG Debate
In this episode we are going to do a first round mock draft, debate who the best SG currently is, Cavaliers hiring Kenny Atkinson, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
NBA Mock Draft picks 1-17 15:17

Mikal Bridges trade instant reaction 47:01

NBA Mock Draft picks 17-30 01:04:00

Cavaliers hire Kenny Atkinson 01:16:17

Can the Knicks contend with Boston? 01:27:35

Nets now have a future 01:39:44

Cam Thomas: Empty stats or rising star? 01:42:45

Rockets and KD rumors 01:58:23

Who’s the best SG in the NBA? 02:03:44
2 hr 21 min
June 23, 2024 #386 Caruso to OKC, Is Gobert a Top 25 player? Paul George Landing Spots, and Most Underrated QBs
In this episode we are going to talk about the Lakers hiring JJ Redick, OKC trading for Alex Caruso, Malik Monk resigning with the Kings, Bengals vs Ravens debate, and most underrated QBs.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
1. Were the Mavericks disappointing? 08:41
2. Lakers hire JJ Redick 22:45
3. OKC trades for Alex Caruso 38:35
4. Riv on Dereck Lively and Bam comparison 41:32
5. Is Rudy Gobert a top 25 player? 48:45
6. Josh Giddey to the Bulls 01:09:55
7. Malik Monk resigns with the Kings 01:26:37
8. Blindly ranking top Paul George landing spots 01:39:47
9. Dehls lists facts about the Celtics season 01:47:51
10. Blindly ranking NFL RBs (Riv) 01:50:50
11. Blindly ranking NFL RBs (Drew) 01:52:54
12. Michael Jordan’s inflated stats 01:56:30
13. Bengals or Ravens: Who do we feel more confident in? 02:08:45
14. True or false: The Bills offense be better without Stefon Diggs 02:23:04
15. Most underrated QBs 02:39:06
3 hr 3 min
June 19, 2024 #385 Dehls Takes Celtics Victory Lap, Finals MVP Debate, Did Mavericks Disappoint? and More
In this episode we are going to react to the Boston Celtics winning the NBA championship and all the storylines around it.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
1. Dehls takes victory lap 01:00
2. The Celtics are NBA Champions: does this end all negative conversations around the Celtics? 01:50:20
3. Jaylen Brown wins Finals MVP, is he the best player on the Celtics? 01:30:30
4. Did Dallas disappoint in the Finals? 02:23:37
2 hr 40 min
June 15, 2024 #384 Can Mavericks Comeback? Klay Thompson Unfollows Warriors, and Trevor Lawrence $275M Extension
In this episode we are going to talk about the Mavericks staying alive in Game 4, Klay Thompson unfollowing the Warriors, Trevor Lawrence’s extension, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Time Stamps
00:00 Intro & NBA Finals Game 4 Reactions: Are the Mavs pulling a comeback?
57:55 Will Klay Thompson leave the Warriors?
1:12:24 This week in the NBA/NFL
1:12:30 Can the Knicks trade for Kawhi Leonard?
1:19:38 NFL Blind Ranking 2010s WRs
1:25:23 Dehls lists NBA superstars weaknesses
1:37:56 Joe Mazzulla deserves a lot of praise for the Celtics run
1:41:40 WWE Games Aura Level
1:49:15 Blind Ranking WWE Entrances
1:51:47 Was Trevor Lawrence worth his contract extension?
2:23:11 Would You Rather Trevor Lawrence
2:41:27 The Dolphins sign Calais Campbell does he fix their issues?
2:44:16 Evaluating Brock Purdy and the 9ers situation
2:51:05 Lions vs Eagles position comparisons
2 hr 58 min
June 11, 2024#383 Ranking Eliminated NBA Playoff Teams by Future and NFL Teams That Will Impress in 2024
In this episode we are going to talk about Dan Hurley turning down the Lakers coaching offer, rank eliminated playoff teams by future, Justin Jefferson’s record setting contract, Darren Waller retiring, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
NBA Finals Game 2 reaction 01:00

Download PrizePicks 23:38

Dan Hurley turns down Lakers offer 23:59

Ranking eliminated playoff teams by brightest future 39:00

This week in the NBA/NFL 01:39:50

Vikings schedule prediction 02:22:18

Grading the Darren Waller trade with hindsight 02:41:55

Is Jalen Hurts going to have an MVP level season? 02:47:08

Name one NFL team that you think will impress or disappoint 03:12:29
3 hr 22 min
June 06, 2024 #382 NBA Finals Prediction Show: Will the Mavericks or Celtics Win? w/ Pierre
In this episode we are going to give our prediction for the NBA finals, rank best duos in the NBA, debate if everyone is forgetting about Ja Morant and the Grizzlies, and talk about some trending topics around the NFL.
Timestamps:
Intro 00:00
07:30 finals prediction
01:06:00 top 5 duos
01:24:30 where does Luka rank all time if he wins a ring
01:41:38 would you rather all time back courts
01:56:20 grizzlies expectations going into next season
02:14:00 this week in the nfl/nba
02:42:20 wwe talk
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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2 hr 59 min
May 30, 2024#381 Luka’s All-Time Potential, Celtics Dominance, Was Ant-Man Overhyped? and Pacers Offseason Plans
In this episode we are going to debate if all questions around the Celtics get answered if they win the title, what a championship would do for Luka, if Anthony Edwards was propped up too early, Pacers contention window, and more.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
Is there no big 3 in rap anymore? 11:58

WWE’s best storylines right now 18:49

Would a title answer all questions about the Celtics? 26:38

What would a title do for how we rank Luka Doncic all-time? 49:25

Did Anthony Edwards get propped up too early? 01:07:30

Pacers: Young contender or fluke run? 01:44:30

This week in the NBA 02:11:25

JJ Reddick to the Lakers a good move? 02:39;20

One trade we think will happen this offseason 02:47:55
2 hr 59 min
May 21, 2024#380 Conference Finals Predictions, Mavericks Praise, Wolves Comeback, and Pacers Fluke?
In this episode we are going to give our predictions for the conference finals and recap closeout games in the 2nd round.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli
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Intro 00:00
Joel confronts Mavericks disrespect 08:20

What does OKC need to do next? 24:51

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving praise 43:06

Timberwolves Game 7 comeback 53:35

Is the Pacers ECF run a fluke? 01:17:00

This week in the NBA 01:39:00

Pacers vs Celtics prediction 01:57:22

Mavericks vs Timberwolves prediction 02:06:00
2 hr 36 min
May 18, 2024#379 Mock Draft 1.0, Heated Garland vs Dejounte Debate, Cavaliers Turmoil, and NFL Schedule Release
In this episode we are going to do a mock draft for the first 14 picks, if the Wolves or Nuggets have more pressure, OKC-Mavs Game 6 prediction, NFL schedule takeaways, and Jared Goff’s contract extension.
Hosts: Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, Joel Dehls
Producer: John Tortorelli

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Intro 00:00
Go to FactorMeals.com/pas50 16:00
NBA Mock draft: Lottery only 17:00

Heated Dejounte vs Garland debate 23:00

NBA Mock draft continued 34:22

What’s the future look like for the Cavaliers? 01:12:05

Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen trades 01:32:03

Are the Wolves or Nuggets under more pressure to win Game 7? 01:44:45

OKC vs Mavericks Game 6 prediction 01:59:03

Caitlin Clark WNBA struggles 02:12:07

Building an NFL team with $21 02:15:37

John on Draymond Green’s podcast 02:27:11

Guessing the worst defenses in the NBA 02:31:53

NFL Schedule release: Biggest takeaways 02:36:35

Steelers schedule prediction 02:41:40

Dolphins schedule prediction 02:45:20

How does Goff’s extension affect the Dolphins negotiations with Tua? 02:53:21
3 hr 8 min

About Pick a Side

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Mainstream sports media is tiring, isn’t it? Hot takes, bland statements, and generalizations have all worked in combination to ruin the viewing experience. Here is where Pick a Side comes in. We are a podcast dedicated to creating genuine conversations about sports. There will be bias included (we all have them), but they will always be backed up by facts. Come join us on our journey to creating the best sports podcast possible. Hosted by Joel Moran, River Brown, Andrew Velez, and Joel Dehls.