The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan Leshko

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With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Sacramento Kings.

The Sacramento Kings have been a dormant franchise for the last decade or and honestly things are not looking to great for them right now. They have young building blocks in De'aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley III as well a great trade asset in guard Buddy Hield. But between the stepping down of former General Manager Vlade Divac and the poor coaching of Luke Walton, this Kings team may have the least upside of any team in the Western Conference and maybe even the entire league. Thankfully they have a shot to infuse their roster with some more young talent through the 2020 NBA Draft. In this year's draft, Sacramento have four picks leading with the 12th overall pick in the NBA Lottery as well as the 35th, 43rd, and 52nd picks in the second round. This team desperately needs a game changer in this draft and they have four shots at getting a guy who bring flare and instant production to this struggling team. What do the guys think should be the draft philosophy of the Sacramento Kings come Draft Night? Stay Tuned!

Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o

Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!

With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Portland TrailBlazers.

This Portland team was the darling of the NBA Bubble as they fought themselves back from being the 11th seed up to the 8th seed propelling themselves over the Memphis Grizzlies. Led by Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, this team has a litany of offensive threats on the roster like Rodney Hood, Jusuf Nurkic and even Carmelo Anthony who they may look to retain in free agency this offseason. We also saw promising play from Gary Trent Jr. as a two-way wing worth featuring more in the team's rotation. They most recently acquired Robert Covington from the Houston in exchange for the 16th overall pick but that does not mean they will not still attempt to make a play at one of this year's prospects to help bolster up their depth at small forward. Who do the guys think the Portland TrailBlazers could be eyeing in the 2020 NBA Draft Class? Stay Tuned!

Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o

Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!

With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Phoenix Suns.

Led by the superstar talent of Devin Booker and the coaching of head coach Monty Williams, the Phoenix Suns are coming off of a promising 8-0 record in the Seeding Games during the NBA Bubble. Now the Suns have acquired future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul which indicates that Booker and this young Suns team are prepping to make a run at reaching the franchise's first playoff appearance in 10 years. Phoenix has some promising pieces like two two-way wings in Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson, frontcourt depth in DeAndre Ayton, Aron Baynes and Dario Saric as well as a lottery pick in this year's draft. In the 2020 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns have the 10th overall pick which gives them a perfect opportunity to acquire a offensive punch off the pench to add some more offensive firepower to this already dynamic roster.

Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o

Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!

With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Philadelphia 76ers.

Philadelphia is coming off a disappointing first round exit in the 2020 NBA Playoffs and this is a team who may be looking at wholesale changes moving forward this offseason. They already started at the top of the totem pole firing coach Brett Brown in favor of former LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers and brought in former Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey to take over for Elton Brand.

Now their sights may be on acquiring Rockets superstar James Harden and could involve moving on from ascending superstar forward Ben Simmons in the process. As a team undergoing a ton of changes internally, this may be one of the most interesting teams to keep an eye out on this offseason.

In the 2020 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers have a litany of picks leading off with 21st pick in the first round and four picks in the second round (34,36,49 & 58). This team may not necessarily use all five picks but they sure do have their pick of the litter in terms of getting multiple shots at acquiring an underrated prospect in the year's draft. Who the guys think Philly will take with the 21st overall pick? Will the 76ers keep and use all five picks or will they package them to acquire more seasoned talent (Maybe even a James Harden *wink* *wink*)? The guys will answer these questions and more! Stay Tuned!

Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o

Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!

With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Orlando Magic.

The Orlando Magic are an interesting team every year because they have a handful of prominent starters but no true, definitive superstar. Aaron Gordon is a great athlete but he fits more as a third star on a championship team.

Jonathan Isaac is an All-Defensive level player but his injury history has limited his ability to reach his true potential. Nikola Vucevic and Terrence Ross are consistent offensive threats, but they are not guys you would ask to carry a franchise. Even a guy like Markelle Fultz is suspect because he has really only had one official season in the league and that was this past year.

This is just a team that seems to have hit a sealing and capped at being just good enough to make the playoffs but not do very much else beyond that.

But they have a chance to snag some more fresh talent with the 15th and 45th overall picks and hopefully get a difference maker just outside the lottery.

What positional needs to the Magic need to address? Is Aaron Gordon's time in Orlando just about up? Is there a game changing talent at 15 that could re-energize this stagnant franchise?

The guys answer all these questions and more! Stay Tuned!

Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o

Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!

With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Oklahoma City Thunder.

The Thunder enter this offseason as one of the most encouraged teams in the league after making an unprompted postseason appearance and nearly took out the Houston Rockets in the first round.

With young building blocks like Sha- Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Darius Bazley and others along with a litany of draft picks, this OKC team set up to become one of the best young rebuilding teams in the league. They also have trade assets like Chris Paul and Dennis Schroder who both could command even more draft picks and young assets.

In this year's draft, the Thunder have the 23rd pick and the 53rd pick which does put them in the position to find some more "diamonds in the rough." Luguentz Dort was a guy who the Thunder stole in undrafted free agency and he came on strong in the playoffs.

Can they find another "Luguentz Dort" with one of these late 1st or 2nd round picks that they have? Who do the guys think the Thunder could snag at 23? The guys answer all these questions and more! Stay Tuned!

Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o

Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!

With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the New York Knicks.

Coming off yet another disappointing offseason where they missed out on All Stars Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and rookie phenom Zion Williamson in the draft, the Knicks are once again stuck holding the bag. The KnickerBockers indeed still have a Lottery Pick...but it is the 8th overall pick which put them out of the sweepstakes for Lamelo Ball, Anthony Edwards and James Wiseman.

Led by new head coach Tom Thibodeau, this Knicks team is in desperate need of playermaker or someone who can be help bring some shine back onto the New York basketball scene. New York also has picks 27 and 38 which could be help them significantly in addressing their two biggest needs: Three Point Shooting and Stable Point Guard Depth.

This a crucial season for the Knicks who are in desperate need of a culture shock to help them become more appeasing to what will be one of the most talent-filled free agency classes in NBA History coming up in 2021.

What do the guys think the Knicks draft philosophy should be on Draft Night? Stay Tuned!

Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o

Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!

With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver.

In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite getting only a short glimpse of him this season, the emergence of rookie phenom Zion Williamson has already put immense pressure on the Pelicans to build a contending supporting cast around him.

Along with potentially resigning All Star Brandon Ingram and shopping veteran guard Jrue Holiday, New Orleans also has a lot of draft capital in this draft. The Pelicans have four picks in this year's draft including one in the NBA Lottery, the 13th overall pick. These pick will give New Orleans a great amount of capital to move players, acquire talent and accumulate roster depth in a hurry.

Who do the guys believe the Pelicans should select with the 13th pick in this year's draft? Stay Tuned!

Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o

Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!

With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver.

In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Minnesota Timberwolves who among the top-3 teams in this year’s draft with a chance at either Anthony Edwards, Lamelo Ball or James Wiseman. 

Led by the young star duo of Karl Anthony-Towns and D'Angelo Russell, this team will be competing in a tough Western Conference that is only getting tougher, but this will hopefully be the first full season of seeing these two ascending players on the court together since Russell was acquired from the Golden State Warriors late last season. With the No. 1 overall pick in this draft, the T-Wolves have a chance to add yet another talented young building block to this squad to help get this team heading back in the right direction.

Minnesota also has the 17th and 33rd overall picks in this year's draft which gives them a lot of room to fill the void at certain positional needs and build up their bench. Nonetheless, the goal for Minnesota on draft night is simple: Acquire players that fit the roster/scheme!

They need plug and play guys to surround and complement their star-studded duo if they want any chance of being one of the eight teams in the West to go to the playoffs next season.

But that all start with who they take or what they decide to do with the 1st pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Who do the guys think the T-Wolves will select with No.1 overall? Stay Tuned!

Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o

Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

The NBA season is over, but here on the Hoop Talk Podcast the basketball discussions never stop!

On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, we were proud to bring on good friend, avid Basketball fan and fellow Towson University student (soon to be alum), Tommy Parker.

We get a chance to talk about his favorite team, the Portland TrailBlazers led by Damian Lillard who fought their way to becoming the 8th seed in the Western Conference despite and injury rattled season. We reflect on the TrailBlazers’ season and look ahead at what we think they need to do this offseason in order to remain competitive in the West, which is only getting tougher. We also put Tommy on the spot by having him come up with his own Way Too Early Preseason NBA Power Rankings (Top 5)! Does Tommy believe that his Portland TrailBlazers are in the mix to be one of the 5 best teams next season?? Only one way to find out!

We always enjoy a good sit down with a fellow basketball fan and the guests will just keep on coming this offseason as we look to give you guys new series, new voices, different opinions and A TON of great debates! Stay Tuned and Enjoy!

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Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o

Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip