Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov break down the fascinating list of players most in need of winning an NBA title. Adam presents his year-end award winners (including a controversial Most Improved Player selection), while Noah critiques Adam's list and presents some names of his own. The guys explain the factors which make handicapping games in the bubble difficult. Plus, Noah shares ways in which NBA players can amplify their Black Lives Matter messaging.
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Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and is released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursday brings "Going ISO" where the guys conduct a longform interview. This week, former Head Coach and NBA executive Stu Jackson joins the program. Past guests have included Vin Baker, Shawn Marion, Gerald Henderson, Lindsey Hunter, Marc Jackson, Dan Dickau, Adam Morrison, Eddie Johnson, Rex Walters, Alaa Abdelnaby, Brendan Haywood, Anthony Morrow, Don MacLean, Peter Vecsey, Kevin Willis, Ryan Hollins, Howard Beck, Kenny Anderson, Richard Jefferson, Doug Gottlieb, Robert Sacre, John Hollinger, Butch Beard, Sam Mitchell, PJ Carlesimo, Ryen Russillo and others.
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The Players in Need of an NBA Title

Noted NBA voice Noah Coslov and longtime NBA evaluator Adam Stanco talk NBA basketball on Rejecting the Screen, part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Each week, they'll read between the lines with what is being widely agreed upon in NBA circles and give their own spin on the conversation. Plus, they'll deliver a long form interview with a current or former player, coach, official, and others associated with the National Basketball Association.

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Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov announce they are stepping away from the podcast and explain their reason for taking an indefinite hiatus.
From Adam & Noah: We are extremely appreciative of the opportunity David Locke provided us. The entire Locked On team, from the talented hosts to the hard-working people behind-the-scenes, have been kind and supportive. Thank you to all of our guests for opening up and trusting us to share your stories. Most importantly, thank you to our listeners. We love that you connected with us and appreciated what Rejecting the Screen was all about. Please stay healthy and take care of yourselves and loved ones.
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Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. The weekly "Going ISO" editions where the guys hosted in-depth personal conversations with all sorts of people who have touched the NBA are evergreen and available to be listened to at anytime. Past guests include NBA All-Stars Vin Baker, Shawn Marion, Reggie Theus and Kenny Anderson; NBA Champions Richard Jefferson, Will Perdue, Lindsey Hunter, Adam Morrison, Butch Beard and Brendan Haywood; Former coaches, pros, executives and college legends Eddie Johnson, Alvin Williams, Gerald Henderson, Stu Jackson, Marc Jackson, Matt Walsh, Dan Dickau, Phil Hubbard, Rex Walters, Alaa Abdelnaby, Anthony Morrow, Scoonie Penn, Don MacLean, Ryan Hollins, John Beckett, Jon Elmore, Earl Watson, Danny Schayes, Cherokee Parks, Butch Beard, Doug Gottlieb, Robert Sacre, Casey Jacobsen, John Hollinger, Sam Mitchell, PJ Carlesimo, Cory Jez, Matt Babcock, Seth Greenberg, Steve Lavin and Ronnie Nunn; Media members, authors, broadcasters, photographers and filmmakers Peter Vecsey, Howard Beck, Jeff Pearlman, Jeff Zillgitt, Chad Finn, David Locke, Nate Duncan, Josh Eberley, Justin Termine, Todd Kapostasy, Mike Tolajian, Alex Kennedy, Nat Butler, Andy Bernstein, Josh Lloyd, Coach Nick, Steve Jones Jr., John Karalis, Ben Golliver, Seth Partnow, Lamar Hurd, Mo Dakhil, and Ryen Russillo, plus three who have dominated the internet in Josiah Johnson, Game of Zones co-creator Adam Malamut and Basketball-Reference's Mike Lynch.
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It's Time to Step Away

On today's Rejecting the Screen, Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Sports Reference's Mike Lynch, who takes the guys deep inside the inner workings of Basketball Reference, an invaluable resource for everyone basketball fan. Lynch answers the questions about the wild nicknames on the players' pages, dives into how not to compare players from different eras, reveals what's next for the site, and since he's a Philadelphia guy too, he names his all-time Philly 5 basketball players. You can follow Mike on Twitter @SportInfo247 where his pinned tweet is Adam's all-time favorite post.
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If you missed the special 2-part Kobe Stories series on Rejecting the Screen, check the feed for the episodes from January 26th & 28th and enjoy hearing from former teammates, opponents, coaches and the media that go back to HS with Kobe all the way through his HOF career with the Lakers.
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Basketball Reference's Mike Lynch - Going ISO

In today's Rejecting the Screen, Adam & Noah open up and ask you the listeners, what do you want from them? How can they add to your life through the podcast? Plus, Noah details his NBA Top Shot experience that includes selling a Dillon Brooks layup for $30. Adam ponders what's ahead for college basketball blue bloods Duke & Kentucky, and as they often do, they react to NBA Twitter...this time, it's Doris Burke.
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If you missed the special 2-part Kobe Stories series on Rejecting the Screen, check the feed for the episodes from January 26th & 28th and enjoy hearing from former teammates, opponents, coaches and the media that go back to HS with Kobe all the way through his HOF career with the Lakers.
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Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and is released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursday brings "Going ISO" where the guys have in-depth personal conversations with all sorts of people who have touched the NBA. Past guests include Vin Baker, Shawn Marion, Peter Vecsey, Adam Morrison, Alvin Williams, Gerald Henderson, Lindsey Hunter, Kenny Anderson, Reggie Theus, Stu Jackson, Marc Jackson, Matt Walsh, Dan Dickau, Dahntay Jones, Ronnie Nunn, Josiah Johnson, Game of Zones co-creator Adam Malamut, Eddie Johnson, Rex Walters, Phil Hubbard, Alaa Abdelnaby, Brendan Haywood, Anthony Morrow, Scoonie Penn, Don MacLean, Kevin Willis, Ryan Hollins, Howard Beck, Steve Lavin, Jeff Pearlman, Richard Jefferson, Doug Gottlieb, Robert Sacre, John Hollinger, Butch Beard, Sam Mitchell, PJ Carlesimo, Ryen Russillo and others.
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What Do You Want From Us? Plus, Doris Burke, Duke, Kentucky & NBA Top Shot

Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Adam Malamut, the co-creator of the enormously successful Bleacher Report series Game of Zones. Malamut reveals everything you always wanted to know about the show, including why it ended, which owner they angered, and why meeting Sam Hinkie was awesome (and awkward). He shares hilarious childhood memories of getting suspended for drawing a sexually explicit cartoon about his teacher and explains how Philly’s sports talk radio station, 610 WIP, influenced his impressions. Malamut also details his career in animation and how Game of Zones actually got started. Plus, he gives us a hint at what’s next for him and his brother (Game of Zones co-creator) Craig.
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If you missed the special 2-part Kobe Stories series on Rejecting the Screen, check the feed for the episodes from January 26th & 28th and enjoy hearing from former teammates, opponents, coaches and the media that go back to HS with Kobe all the way through his HOF career with the Lakers.
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Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and is released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursday brings "Going ISO" where the guys have in-depth personal conversations with all sorts of people who have touched the NBA. Past guests include Vin Baker, Shawn Marion, Peter Vecsey, Adam Morrison, Alvin Williams, Gerald Henderson, Lindsey Hunter, Kenny Anderson, Reggie Theus, Stu Jackson, Marc Jackson, Matt Walsh, Dan Dickau, Dahntay Jones, Ronnie Nunn, Josiah Johnson, Eddie Johnson, Rex Walters, Phil Hubbard, Alaa Abdelnaby, Brendan Haywood, Anthony Morrow, Scoonie Penn, Don MacLean, Kevin Willis, Ryan Hollins, Howard Beck, Steve Lavin, Jeff Pearlman, Richard Jefferson, Doug Gottlieb, Robert Sacre, John Hollinger, Butch Beard, Sam Mitchell, PJ Carlesimo, Ryen Russillo and others.
Follow Noah Coslov on Twitter @NoahCoslov, Adam Stanco @NaismithLives and the show on Instagram @Rejecting_the_Screen.
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Game of Zones Co-Creator, Adam Malamut - Going ISO

Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov dive into the most recent NBA Twitter controversy: A visceral reaction to Nate Duncan’s tweet about Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards’ insane dunk against the Raptors. They examine how, remarkably, James Harden should now be a part of the MVP discussion. Noah reveals what he’s looking forward to in the league this week and Adam analyzes Oklahoma State standout Cade Cunningham, the potential No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft.
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If you missed the special 2-part Kobe Stories series on Rejecting the Screen, check the feed for the episodes from January 26th & 28th and enjoy hearing from former teammates, opponents, coaches and the media that go back to HS with Kobe all the way through his HOF career with the Lakers.
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Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and is released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursday brings "Going ISO" where the guys have in-depth personal conversations with all sorts of people who have touched the NBA. This week, co-creator of Game of Zones, Adam Mamalut, joins the show. Past guests include Vin Baker, Shawn Marion, Peter Vecsey, Adam Morrison, Alvin Williams, Gerald Henderson, Lindsey Hunter, Kenny Anderson, Reggie Theus, Stu Jackson, Marc Jackson, Matt Walsh, Dan Dickau, Dahntay Jones, Ronnie Nunn, Josiah Johnson, Eddie Johnson, Rex Walters, Phil Hubbard, Alaa Abdelnaby, Brendan Haywood, Anthony Morrow, Scoonie Penn, Don MacLean, Kevin Willis, Ryan Hollins, Howard Beck, Steve Lavin, Jeff Pearlman, Richard Jefferson, Doug Gottlieb, Robert Sacre, John Hollinger, Butch Beard, Sam Mitchell, PJ Carlesimo, Ryen Russillo and others.
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The Players in Need of an NBA Title

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