Welcome to Episode 14 of the Four-Point Play Podcast featuring Cam Hinds and Morayo. This episode began with the analysis of Game 2 of the NBA Finals (0:00), followed by intriguing dialogue of our top five list of all time (10:25) and our top five list of players within our generation (20:22). The cast weighed up whether the dominance of the Golden State Warriors has ruined the NBA and the NBA playoffs (27:55), discussed their favourite regular season moments (38:25) and contemplated teams that need to rebuild to become legitimate contenders (47:24). Comical conversations ensued regarding the worst franchises in the NBA (1:00:25) and the boys gave a summary of future playoff teams and potential steps for progression (Pelicans, Clippers, Blazers, Rockets and the Thunder) (1:04:04).

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Welcome to the thirteenth installment of the Four-Point Play Podcast, featuring special guest Odell. In the latest episode, the gents discussed the third consecutive NBA Finals match-up between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers (1:20), and analysed the impact that the NBA Finals will have on the legacy of Stephen Curry (16:34). Within this conversation, the cast weighed up the value of the Finals MVP Award and the subsequent effects on legacy (17:52) and debated whether Kevin Durant or Steph Curry need to perform to cement their status (26:30). Following LeBron James’ comments on “chasing the ghost from Chicago and basketball immortality”, the cast discussed compared his career thus far in comparison to Michael Jordan (36:13) and gave their picks for the 2017 NBA Champions and Finals MVP (52:40).

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In this episode, the boys weighed in Zaza Pachulia’s involvement in Kawhi Leonard’s recurring ankle injury and reviewed Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals (San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors) (0:38). They analysed James Harden’s struggles in the pivotal moments of the second round series (Houston Rockets vs San Antonio Spurs) (15:54) and discussed the Cleveland Cavaliers easing past the Toronto Raptors en-route to an 8-0 mark in the playoffs (27:19). Kyle Lowry entering free agency was a topic of discussion as the cast highlighted potential destinations for the All-Star Point-Guard (28:20) and analysed whether LeBron James is currently playing the best basketball of his career (35:39). They discussed the Eastern Conference playoff match-up between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards (43:13), compared the talent of John Wall and Steph Curry (45:41) and gave their thoughts on the debut of NBA draft prospect Lonzo Ball’s Z02 “Big Baller Brand” signature shoe (53:00).

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Greetings and welcome to the latest episode of the Four-Point Play Podcast. This episode began with a heated discussion regarding the value of field goal percentage when assessing scoring ability(0:00). This was followed by an honest evaluation of the Los Angeles Clippers and their next steps after their first round exit to the Utah Jazz (3:04), a brief debate on the importance of star players possessing a “clutch-gene” (11:58) and an analysis of the Utah Jazz and their talented core (14:46). Furthermore, the cast discussed whether the Spurs are not as great as anticipated following their competitive round one series against the Memphis Grizzlies (17:42)and predicted the Western Conference Semi-Finals series’ (19:48). Following this, the boys reflected on the Eastern Conference First-Round series (32:51), predicted outcomes for the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals and revisited their initial predictions for NBA Champions (45:53) and Paul George was a hot-topic of discussion following the playoff exit of the Indiana Pacers (48:31). Episode 11 concluded with the cast evaluating the progression and direction of the Chicago Bulls (50:24)and whether Blake Griffin is the answer for the Oklahoma City Thunder (55:29).

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Episode 10: Finally, the playoffs have come back…

Welcome to the tenth episode of the Four-Point Play Podcast. The episode began with an impromptu discussion concerning perceptions of dominance of the 1995-1998 Chicago Bulls in comparison to that of the Golden State Warriors (0:21) followed by an analysis of Russell Westbrook’s MVP caliber season (2:46). Further to this, the cast discussed; whether the influx of players having statistically great individual seasons is attributed to great offense or bad defense (14:52) and debated how the on-going struggles of the Cleveland Cavaliers affect the playoff landscape (24:51). With the upcoming NBA playoffs, they issued their first round predictions in the Eastern (42:10) and Western Conference respectively (54:09), analysed the prospect of potential breakout performances (1:10:03) and predicted NBA title winners (1:17:42). They reflected on the biggest disappointments of the regular season (1:21:05) and engaged in player debates between John Wall versus Kyrie Irving (1:27:47) and Chris Paul versus Steph Curry (1:31:41).

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Welcome to episode 9 of the Four-Point Play Podcast. The cast discussed; the defending NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers and their struggles in their quest to repeat (02:25), Devin Booker’s 70 point display in a losing effort against the Boston Celtics (15:48) and argued their cases for the #1 pick of the upcoming NBA Draft (24:58). They reviewed the careers-to-date of Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony and analysed who underachieved the most (41:57), examined the most important member of the 2008 Boston Celtics championship team (Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo)(55:05) and briefly touched on the College Basketball Final Four (1:00:58).

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In the latest Four-Point Play episode, the guys discussed; the growing list of injured players and the impact that Kevin Durant's absence has on the NBA landscape (1:11), whether Stephen Curry's 2015-2016 MVP winning season was an anomaly and whether he is capable of repeating the same level of form (3:40). They touched on the Cleveland Cavaliers' acquisition of Larry Sanders (12:12) and then also on the current NBA culture and whether resting players is acceptable (18:22). Furthering on from NBA culture, they discussed player entitlement, particularly following Draymond Green's complaints after the no-noise first half of the Warriors' visit to the Knicks (33:15), and then whether the Miami Heat shoud have tanked instead of actively pursuing a playoff spot (41:20. Furthermore, they considered the emergence of Kawhi Leonard and Lebron James in the MVP race, and then further continued the debate surrounding who should be crowned MVP come season end (48:40). They also analysed NBA prospects playing in March Madness (1:02:15). The podcast concluded with a shout-out to Dirk Nowitzki after he reached the 30,000 points milestone, leading to a heated discussion regarding which of Dirk, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett happened to be the most gifted player of their generation. (1:17:35).

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On episode seven of the Four-Point Play Podcast the boys welcomed special guest @Disunomics and discussed;

The one-sided trade which took Demarcus Cousins from the lowly Kings to the Pelicans (5:50), the trade deadline move of Lou Williams to the Houston Rockets (17:10) and other teams that needed to make a move (31:50). They looked at other events and impact on NBA title aspirations (48:45), the trash-talk and fallout between Draymond Green and Paul Pierce(1:13:56) and @Disunomics gives an interesting take on Draymond Greens status among NBA stars (1:16:25)

Welcome to Episode Six of the Four-Point Play Podcast!

In this episode, the boys discuss the on-going friction between Knicks legend Charles Oakley and current team owner James Dolan (01:46), Kevin Love’s injury and it's impact on the Cleveland Cavaliers, coupled with Serge Ibaka's trade to Toronto, and how this changes the landscape of the Eastern Conference (11:40) and a heated discussion on Blake Griffin’s value (23:20). The cast discuss NBA All-Star weekend events including; the prospect of a Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant clash (39:54) the slam-dunk contest, three-point contest, skills competition and the all-star game (49:06). In a fun matchup segment, they predicted the outcome of a hypothetical cross-generational match-up between the 2000 LA Lakers vs. the 2017 Golden State Warriors (56:55) and lastly, their “What’s The Ceiling” segment continues with Justise Winslow as the featured player (1:03:24).

In the latest episode, the cast discuss; LeBron James’ retort to Charles Barkley’s recent criticism towards him (1:10) and the poor form of his Cleveland Cavaliers and their championship aspirations (08:25). They deliberated over the fall-out in Chicago between Bulls stars Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo (14:25), Carmelo Anthony’s cut-price (apparent) availability and his possible trade destinations (20:42), and cast members Femi and Jon continued their Twitter debate regarding the value of post scoring versus interior defense (37:24). Their latest “What’s The Ceiling” segment features Joel Embiid (51:44) and finally, the guys chose and answered @MixahFanimo’s Twitter question regarding Kawhi Leonard’s own ceiling and whether he can become the best player in the NBA (1:02:49).

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