Uhhhhh so this was interesting

Uhhhhh so this was interesting

In this episode of the BasketPod, Brice and Jack talk about the crazy Kawhi-Demar trade, Carmelo leaving the Thunder, and why the NBA is all about playing within a system.

0:35 - Brice’s initial thoughts on the Kawhi trade

3:05 - Jack’s initial thoughts on the Kawhi trade

6:00 - Kawhi Leonard as a person and player

7:30 - how good can the Raptors be (1st seed?)

8:50 - Demar feeling betrayed by the Raptors-why do NBA players and teams betray each other so often?

13:30 - Jack’s strong opinion on why the Spurs wouldn’t take draft pick orientated trades-delaying the rebuild for the Spurs

17:30 - Brice on why Pop needs to understand that he should look to the future and help the franchise rebuild (Demar/Aldridge is not the future)

20:20 - Carmelo traded to the Hawks, Schroeder to the Thunder, the other players in the trade (this literally happened mid podcast)

23:25 - all Carmelo analysis (possibilities for his future, will he fit at the Rockets?)

32:25 - why Carmelo’s talent doesn’t really matter as much anymore (his inability to buy into the system)

34:45 - how do stars stay successful when getting to the later parts of their careers?

39:55 - Kobe, Coach Pop.. why they weren’t/aren’t for leaving their careers on a rebuilding team

42:10 - guys who used to be stars and why it went downhill…

45:20 - why buying into a certain team’s system/scheme is so important as a player

50:20 - why we enjoy talking about the NBA as opposed to other professional sports (s/o Justin Jett) why a TEAM matters so much (also excuse Brice’s inaccurate fact about Shaq losing to MJ in the East Playoffs twice--he only lost once)

55:00 - how the current NBA players are so much more advanced in athleticism

In this episode of the BasketPod, Brice and Jack talk about the crazy Kawhi-Demar trade, Carmelo leaving the Thunder, and why the NBA is all about playing within a system.

0:35 - Brice’s initial thoughts on the Kawhi trade

3:05 - Jack’s initial thoughts on the Kawhi trade

6:00 - Kawhi Leonard as a person and player

7:30 - how good can the Raptors be (1st seed?)

8:50 - Demar feeling betrayed by the Raptors-why do NBA players and teams betray each other so often?

13:30 - Jack’s strong opinion on why the Spurs wouldn’t take draft pick orientated trades-delaying the rebuild for the Spurs

17:30 - Brice on why Pop needs to understand that he should look to the future and help the franchise rebuild (Demar/Aldridge is not the future)

20:20 - Carmelo traded to the Hawks, Schroeder to the Thunder, the other players in the trade (this literally happened mid podcast)

23:25 - all Carmelo analysis (possibilities for his future, will he fit at the Rockets?)

32:25 - why Carmelo’s talent doesn’t really matter as much anymore (his inability to buy into the system)

34:45 - how do stars stay successful when getting to the later parts of their careers?

39:55 - Kobe, Coach Pop.. why they weren’t/aren’t for leaving their careers on a rebuilding team

42:10 - guys who used to be stars and why it went downhill…

45:20 - why buying into a certain team’s system/scheme is so important as a player

50:20 - why we enjoy talking about the NBA as opposed to other professional sports (s/o Justin Jett) why a TEAM matters so much (also excuse Brice’s inaccurate fact about Shaq losing to MJ in the East Playoffs twice--he only lost once)

55:00 - how the current NBA players are so much more advanced in athleticism

Welcome to the BasketPod. In this episode, Jack and Brice cover NBA free agency so far as well as diving into each playoff team in both conferences.

0:25 - Lebron and the Lakers

6:50 - Who should trade for Kawhi and why?

13:05 - Boogie to the Warriors

24:32 - Do the Rockets still have a chance? The pain of Ariza leaving

30:00 - Thunder and Jazz overview

35:00 - Pels, Blazers, Timberwolves issues

44:20 - Pacers on the up

48:50 - 2019 offseason (Warriors)

50:25 - What/who are the Cavs post LeBron?

54:40 - Kemba/Hornets, teams who cannot tank due to cap space restrictions for rebuild

58:40 - Wizards offseason, their questionable locker room

1:00:35 - Brice and Jack’s waaaaaay too early West and East playoff pictures

Welcome to the BasketPod. In this episode, Jack and Brice cover NBA free agency so far as well as diving into each playoff team in both conferences.

0:25 - Lebron and the Lakers

6:50 - Who should trade for Kawhi and why?

13:05 - Boogie to the Warriors

24:32 - Do the Rockets still have a chance? The pain of Ariza leaving

30:00 - Thunder and Jazz overview

35:00 - Pels, Blazers, Timberwolves issues

44:20 - Pacers on the up

48:50 - 2019 offseason (Warriors)

50:25 - What/who are the Cavs post LeBron?

54:40 - Kemba/Hornets, teams who cannot tank due to cap space restrictions for rebuild

58:40 - Wizards offseason, their questionable locker room

1:00:35 - Brice and Jack’s waaaaaay too early West and East playoff pictures