All Things Basketball with GD podcast

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:44)NBA family mourns the passing of Paul Silas; Michael Jordan's statement (00:45 - 03:14)Players of the Week for the Eastern and Western Conferences (03:15 - 05:50)Monday's news and highlights including fines for Grant Williams and Trae Young (05:51 - 09:22)Tuesday's news and highlights including the renaming of 6 award trophies and Cade Cunningham out for the season (09:23 - 18:20)Wednesday's news and highlights including the NBA and NBPA agreeing to extend the CBA opt out deadline, the announcement of the start of the Basketball African League for its 3rd season and the planning stages of choosing 12 players for the 2023 World Cup and 2024 Olympics (18:21 - 29:04)Thursday's news and highlights including the announcement of the start of NBA All Star voting as well as the important dates associated with it and injury news on Clint Capela (29:05 - 37:06)Call to action (37:06 - 38:24)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:34)Paul Silas and his start in basketball at McClymonds High School (00:35 - 03:04)His time at Creighton University (03:05 - 04:24)Drafted in the 1964 NBA Draft and his time with the St Louis/Atlanta Hawks (04:25 - 06:48)Traded to the Phoenix Suns and his career there (06:49 - 07:57)Traded to the Boston Celtics and what he did there (07:58 - 09:14)Traded to the Denver Nuggets (09:15 - 09:49)Traded yet again for the last time to the Seattle Supersonics (09:50 - 10:47)Retires as a player and his immediate entrance as a head coach with the San Diego Clippers (10:48 - 12:06)His 12 year stint as assistant coach with the New Jersey Nets (twice), New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns and Charlotte Hornets (12:07 - 12:45)His 2nd chance as a head coach, this time with the Charlotte Hornets (12:46 - 15:00)Head coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers (15:02 - 15:34)Briefly as an analyst at ESPN; one last hurrah as head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats (15:35 - 16:05)Summary of his career, accolades and passing (16:06 - 19:05)What many in the NBA world had to say about Paul (19:06 - 34:35)Call to action (34:36 - 35:53)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:43)Celebrating the 100th episode & preview of Brittany Griner's situation and timeline (00:44 - 02:29)February 17 - Being detained, the charges and her purpose being there along with the similar Audrey Lorber ordeal (02:30 - 07:24)March 5 - Her detainment makes the news (07:25 - 07:42)March 7 - Cherelle Griner's message on Instagram (07:43 - 08:42)March 8 - Pic of Brittney as a detainee goes viral; Congress begins working on Brittney's detainment abroad (08:43 - 09:39)March 17 - Brittney's detention extended 2 months (09:40 - 10:04)March 23 - Brittney meets with a representative from the US Consulate (10:05 - 10:51)May 13 - Brittney's detention extended again; State Department deemed detainment "unlawful (10:52 - 11:37)June 15 - Brittney's detention extended a third time up until July 2; court date set for July 1; athletes all over speak out; House passed resolution calling her detainment unlawful; WNBA name Brittney honorary captain for the WNBA All Star Game on July 10 (11:38 - 13:40)July 1 - court trial begins; testimony from the custom agents (13:41 - 14:53)July 4 - Excerpts from Brittney's note sent to President Biden; Cherelle's reaction to the note; President Biden sends letter back to Brittney (14:54 - 17:13)July 7 = Brittney pleads guilty to the charges; Cherelle and Brittney's Phoenix Mercury teammates stage a Bring BG Home rally (17:14 - 19:00)July 10 - At the start of the 2nd half of the WNBA All Star Game, players from both teams wore Brittney jerseys; also wore Brittney t-shirts during warmups in support(19:01 - 20:14)July 14 - Brittney's Russian teammates and staff testifies on her behalf (20:15 - 21:06)July 17 - A note from Brittney's doctor was submitted, citing her use of the cannabis is for medicinal purposes; also presented her anti-doping test results (21:07 - 22:21)July 20 - A narcology expert brought in to testify of medicinal cannabis and its use for pain management (22:22 - 23:21)July 27 - Brittney testifies in court of the ineptitude of her translator and reiterates her not knowing how the oil got in her bag; Biden made the 1st offer of Brittney and Paul Whelan for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout (23:22 - 25:48)Aug 4 - Brittney sentenced to 9 years for smuggling narcotic drugs; her legal team called the verdict "absolutely unreasonable"; President Biden called the ruling "unacceptable" (25L49 - 27:33)August 15 - Brittney's legal team files for an appeal of the ruling (27:34 - 28:12)October 25 - Brittney's appeal denied by a 3 judge panel (28:13 - 28:53)November 17 - Brittney moved to a female penal colony in Yavas, one of the worst in the country (28:54 - 31:34)December 8 - Brittney freed from the Russian penal colony in a prisoner-for-prisoner swap with convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout (31:35 - 33:40)Paul Whelan's situation and his history (33:41 - 37:26)My assessment of the whole ordeal and my thoughts towards the detractors (37:27 - 47:59)Call to action (48:00 - 49:16)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:44)Saturday's news and highlights (00:45 - 07:30)Sunday's news and highlights (07:31 - 14:55)Quarter season assessment for the Eastern and Western Conferences (14:56 - 28:17)Preview of what's ahead for Week 8 (28:18 - 37:17)Call to action (35:06 - 36:14)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes: Intro (00:00 - 00:29) Players of the Week: DeAndre Ayton and Giannis Antetokounmpo (00:30 - 03:02) Monday's news and highlights including Joel Embiid's return from a foot injury, Karl Anthony Towns injures calf and scoring explosions for Kevin Durant and Devin Booker (03:03 - 09:02) Tuesday's news and highlights including a big contribution to the NBA Foundation, Luka Doncic's 41 point triple double and Julius Randle celebrates his birthday in spectacular fashion (09:03 - 13:02) Wednesday's news and highlights including Ben Simmons injury news, NBA Foundation announces grant recipients and offensive explosions from Jayson Tatum and Devin Booker (13:03 - 21:02) Thursday's news and highlights including the November players, coaches and rookies of the month as well as Al Horford's contract extension and injury news for John Collins and DeAndre Hunter (21:03 - 29:54) Friday's news and highlights including Lebron James passing Magic Johnson on the all-time assist list, Khris Middleton's season debut and Nassir Little injury news (29:55 - 37:04) Call to action (37:05 - 38:23) https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:50)Week 5 Players of the Week: Tyrese Haliburton and DeAaron Fox (00:55 - 03:57)Monday's news and highlights including the return of Zion Williamson from his foot injury (03:58 - 08:29)Tuesday's news and highlights including Ben Simmons' season debut and Ja Morant's quick return from a Grade 1 ankle sprain (08:30 - 15:01)Wednesday's news and highlights including Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic's near triple doubles (15:02 - 17:05)Thursday's news including Patrick Beverly's suspension and CJ McCollum entering health & safety protocols (17:06 - 18:05)Friday's news and highlights including Gordon Hayward's injured shoulder and LeBron James' return from an abductor strain (18:06 - 22:33)Saturday's news and highlights including NBA App streaming Victor Wembanyana games (22:34 - 26:42)Sunday's news and highlights including Ja Morant and Tyler Herro posting triple doubles (26:43 - 30:34)Preview of what's ahead for Week 7 (30:35 - 37:17)Call to action (37:18 - 38:36)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:43)Around the league in the East from the mighty Boston Celtics to the mediocre New York Knicks to the soap opera that is the Brooklyn Nets (00:44 - 46:08)Call to action (46:15 - 47:33)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:43)Preview of my look around the Western Conference after Week 5 (00:44 - 01:11)Portland Trailblazers (01:12 - 03:54)Denver Nuggets (03:55 - 06:37)Utah Jazz (06:38 - 10:32)Memphis Grizzlies (10:33 - 13:17)Phoenix Suns (13:18 - 17:31)Dallas Mavericks (17:32 - 20:41)Los Angeles Clippers (20:42 - 23:03)New Orleans Pelicans (23:04 - 24:39)Sacramento Kings (24:40 - 26:24)Golden State Warriors (26:25 - 30:06)Minnesota Timberwolves (30:07 - 32:25)San Antonio Spurs (32:26 - 34:32)Oklahoma City Thunder (34:33 - 38:00)Los Angeles Lakers (38:01 - 41:42)Houston Rockets (41:43 - 45:09)Call to action (45:10 - 46:28https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:35)Discussing the Steve Nash firing, the dysfunction within the team and what lies ahead in terms of the next head coach and the team's future (00:36 - 15:34)Future episodes to come for Season 2 of the podcast (15:35 - 16:11)Call to action (16:12 - 17:30)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:36)NBA fact or fiction intro (00:37 - 01:03)Los Angeles Lakers fire sale? (01:04 - 04:14)Steve Nash enjoying Thanksgiving turkey as a Brooklyn Nets coach (04:15 - 06:35)A possible Kyrie Irving suspension? (06:36 - 11:37)San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz: a top 6 team in the West? (11:38 - 13:59)Possible Kyle Lowry for Russell Westbrook trade rumors (14:00 - 16:08)Damian Lillard, frontrunner for league MVP??? (16:09 - 18:47)A dead heat in the Rookie of the Year race (18:48 - 20:01)Knicks making a panic trade in the wake of the Cleveland Cavaliers loss (20:02 - 29:30)Sneak peek into what is ahead for Season 2 of the show (29:31 - 30:32)Call to action (30:33 - 31:51)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:IntroNo, not the media mogul of Def Jam RecordsA tale of two players: Russell Westbrook and Ben SimmonsHow did we get here with Westbrook: his trade from the Wizards to the Lakers, his statistics this season and what lies ahead for him and those LakersHow did we get here with Simmons: his trade from the Sixers to the Nets, his statistics so far for the season, his aversion to shooting and what the future holds for him and the NetsCall to actionhttps://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:37)I'm baaaaackkkk!!! (00:38 - 01:08)Season preview for the Western Conference (01:09 - 34:10)Southwest Division: Dallas Mavericks (01:09 - 03:09), New Orleans (03:10 - 05:15), Memphis Grizzlies (05:16 - 07:29), San Antonio Spurs (07:30 - 08:58), Houston Rockets (08:59 - 10:30)Northwest Division: Denver Nuggets (10:31 - 12:33), Portland Trailblazers (12:34 - 14:43), Minnesota Timberwolves (14:44 - 16:33), Utah Jazz (16:34 - 18:33), Oklahoma City Thunder (18:34 - 20:15)Pacific Division: Golden State Warriors (20:16 - 23:45), Los Angeles Clippers (23:46 - 25:40), Phoenix Suns (25:41 - 28:07), Los Angeles Lakers (28:08 - 33:03), Sacramento Kings (33:04 - 34:10)Playoff and play-in teams (34:11 - 35:25)End of season awards predictions: MVP, Sixth Man, Coach, Most Improved, Defensive Player, Rookie (35:26 - 39:00)Sneak peek into what is ahead for Season 2 of the show (39:01 - 40:32)Call to action (40:33 - 41:51)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:30)I'm baaaaackkkk!!! (00:31 - 01:08)Season preview for the Eastern Conference (01:09 - 35:39)Atlantic Division: Boston Celtics (01:53 - 04:35), Toronto Raptors (04:36 - 05:51), New York Knicks (05:52 - 11:10), Philadelphia 76ers (11:11 - 12:43), Brooklyn Nets (12:44 - 15:39)Central Division: Milwaukee Bucks (15:40 - 17:35), Cleveland Cavaliers (17:36 - 19:51), Chicago Bulls (19:52 - 21:33), Detroit Pistons (21:34 - 23:06), Indiana Pacers (23:07 - 24:54)Southeast Division: Miami Heat (24:55 - 27:24), Atlanta Hawks (27:25 - 29:45), Charlotte Hornets (29:46 - 31:55), Washington Wizards (31:56 -33:45), Orlando Magic (33:46 - 35:39)Playoffs and play-in teams (35:40 - 37:39)Call to action (37:40 - 38:59)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:IntroAll Star gameCommissioner's Cup finals2nd half news & storiesPlayoff matchups for the 1st roundCall to actionhttps://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:IntroNumber of nationally televised gamesNumber of back-to-back gamesOpening & last day gamesMajor road trips for the seasonOffseason talk regarding the teamCall to actionhttps://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:43)Opening weekChristmas gamesMLK Day gamesAll Star WeekendTeams' number of nationally televised gamesCall to actionhttps://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:43)Preview of the Knicks' postseason moves as well as a message for the keyboard GMs who seems to know it all (00:44 - 04:01)Knicks' draft activity including the trading of the #11 pick in the 2022 draft (04:02 - 11:20)Trading both Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks to the Pistons thus clearing $19M in cap space (11:21 - 13:33)The pursuit of Jalen Brunson and his eventual signing (13:34 - 18:43)Resigning of Mitchell Robinson; signing of Isaiah Hartenstein (18:44 - 22:49)What's on the horizon for this team including big time pressure on Coach Tom Thibodeau (22:50 - 31:36)Call to action (31:37 - 32:54)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:32)Preview and the history of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving coming to the Nets (00:33 - 04:55)Kyrie gives the Nets management 6 teams he would like to getting traded to if they can't give him an extension (04:56 - 12:20)Nets not interested in giving Kyrie the max deal (12:21 - 13:27)Outside of the Lakers, there's no interest from other teams in a sign and trade deal; could decline his opt-in and sign with the Lakers on a $6M midlevel exemption (13:28 - 14:52)Kyrie decides to opt in on his player option; gives a cryptic statement about opting in while not informing Nets management (14:53 - 16:44)Kyrie on a one year "prove it" deal in order to receive a max deal from the Nets (16:45 - 17:36)KD drops this bombshell: he and his agent Rich Kleinman has talked to GM Sean Marks about requesting a trade (17:37 - 20:15)Within minutes of KD's trade request, Nets announce a trade that was made bringing in Royce O'Neal from the Jazz; reports that Kyrie is on the trading block and KD wants to be traded to the Suns in a sign and trade for De'Andre Ayton (20:16 - 25:28)It is rumored that it will be hard to imagine a scenario where KD is traded and Kyrie remain in Brooklyn despite him opting in; if KD & Kyrie are traded, it would be to the Lakers in a Anthony Davis/Russell Westbrook deal (25:29 - 26:30)Nets resign both Patty Mills and Nic Claxton (26:31 - 27:02)KD only wants to go to the Heat if Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Kyle Lowry stays on the roster (27:03 - 34:10)Call to action (34:11 - 35:28)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:34)Preview of all the player signings and trades during the free agency period (00:35 - 01:15)Free agent-to-be Miles Bridges arrested on domestic violence charges (01:16 - 03:08)Spurs release Danilo Gallinari, one of the players in the Dejounte Murray trade (03:09 - 03:36)Stress fracture (foot) surgery for Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr; out 4-6 months (03:37 - 05:17)Free agent signings up to July 4 (05:18 - 37:52)Celtics trade for Malcolm Brodgon (37:53 - 40:22)Kings trade for Kevin Huerter (40:23 - 41:10)Blockbuster trade between the Jazz and the T-Wolves involving Rudy Gobert (41:11 - 45:54)Call to action (45:55 - 47:02)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:37)Preview of all the player movement prior to free agency (00:38 - 01:03)Players who either declined or opted in their player options (01:04 - 5:30)Team options picked up as well as extended or declined qualifying offers (5:31 - 07:29)Mavericks trade for Christian Wood (07:30 - 09:07)Talks of contract extensions for Warriors' Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole (09:08 - 11:21)Blazers trade for Jerami Grant (11:22 - 13:56)Sixers trade for De'Anthony Melton (13:57 - 16:21)John Wall and the Rockets agree to a buyout thus making him a free agent; heading to the Clippers (16:22 - 18:14)Contract extensions for Ivica Zubac and Taurean Prince (18:15 - 19:52)Wizards and Nuggets swap players: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith for Will Barton and Monte Morris (19:53 - 23:59)Hawks trade for All-Star Dejounte Murray (24:00 - 28:48)Call to action (28:49 - 30:06)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:34)Preview of the NBA draft, 2nd round (00:35 - 00:48)Picks 31 thru 40 (00:49 - 13:51)Picks 41 thru 50 (13:52 - 29:54)Picks 51 thru 58 (29:55 - 38:49)Breakdown of what the Knicks did in the draft & the reasoning behind it (38:50 - 52:13)Call to action (52:14 - 53:31)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:30)Preview of the NBA draft (00:31 - 03:53)Picks 1 thru 10 (03:54 - 29:37)Picks 11 thru 20 including the Knicks trading out of the 1st round (29:38 - 46:54)Picks 21 thru 30 including a Memphis/Minnesota swapping of picks (46:55 - 63:46)Call to action (63:47 - 65:04)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:45)Preview of the WNBA breakdown for each team (00:46 - 01:13)Las Vegas Aces (01:14 - 03:42)Chicago Sky (03:43 - 05:01)Connecticut Sun (05:02 - 05:59)Seattle Storm (06:00 - 06:56)Washington Mystics (06:57 - 08:00)Dallas Wings (08:01 - 08:54)Atlanta Dream (08:55 - 09:40)New York Liberty (09:41 - 11:38)Los Angeles Sparks (11:39 - 13:03)Phoenix Mercury including the Brittney Griner situation (13:04 - 18:02)Indiana Fever (18:03 - 19:22)Minnesota Lynx (19:23 - 20:31)All Star starters as well as the named co-captains (20:32 - 24:03)Quick glance at Celtics vs Warriors NBA FInals (24:04 - 24:22) Game 1 (24:23 - 27:51)Game 2 (27:52 - 31:33)Game 3 (31:34 - 34:45)Game 4 (34:46 - 38:15)Game 5 (38:16 - 42:14)Game 6 (42:15 - 45:40)Is Steph Curry among the top 10 greatest of all time? (45:41 - 48:48)Steph winning another championship without Kevin Durant & what it all means including him joining Kyrie in Brooklyn (48:49 - 58:34) Call to action (58:34 - 59:52) https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:32)Quick glance at Celtics vs Warriors NBA FInals (00:33 - 01:04)Western Conference Finals recap, Mavericks vs Warriors (01:05 - 09:43)What's next for Dallas (09:44 - 12:52)Eastern Conference Finals recap, Celtics vs Heat (12:53 - 21:24)What's next for Miami (21:25 - 25:19)My NBA FInals prediction (25:20 - 30:42)Call to action (30:43 - 32:00)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:30)Early years of Bob Lanier (00:31 - 02:37)Bob's high school years (02:38 - 06:12)His years at St Bonaventure University (06:13 - 13:35)His entrance into the NBA and his years with the Detroit Pistons (13:36 - 17:18)The trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, his tenure with the team and his retirement from the league (17:19 - 21:08)His post-playing career and his passing (21:09 - 25:00)Bob's career accolades and accomplishments (25:01 - 31:00)Statements and tweets about Bob after his passing (31:01 - 39:19Possible upcoming episode news and updates (39:20 - 41:07)Call to action (41:08 - 42:26)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:34)#1 Miami Heat vs #2 Boston Celtics intro (00:35 - 01:16)Heat vs #4 Philadelphia 76ers series recap (01:17 - 06:01)What's next for the Sixers (06:02 - 10:41)Celtics vs #3 Milwaukee Bucks series recap (10:42 - 16:08)What's next for the Bucks (16:09 - 18:56)Heat vs Celtics preview and prediction (18:57 - 20:50)#3 Golden State Warriors vs #4 Dallas Mavericks intro (20:51 - 21:17)Warriors vs #2 Memphis Grizzlies series recap (21:18 - 26:52)What's next for the Grizzlies (26:53 - 28:21)Mavericks vs #1 Phoenix Suns (28:22 - 34:02)What's next for the Suns (34:03 - 36:41)Warriors vs Mavericks preview and prediction (36:42 - 39:08)Other NBA news:Passing of the great Bob Lanier (39:09 - 39:59)Sean Marks' cryptic remarks on Kyrie Irving and how the Brooklyn Nets are preparing for next season; will Kyrie opt in on his last year before getting a max deal? (40:00 - 43:58)Jeanie Buss' interview with the LA Times and some of the takeaways from that (43:59 - 47:42)Monty Williams wins Coach of the Year and Nikola Jokic wins Most Valuable Player awards respectively (47:43 - 49:04)Call to action (49:05 - 50:11)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:35)#1 Phoenix Suns vs #4 Dallas MavericksSuns vs New Orleans Pelicans recap (00:36 - 09:02)Mavericks vs Utah Jazz recap (09:03 - 17:56)Suns vs Mavericks preview (17:57 - 19:45)#2 Memphis Grizzlies vs #3 Golden State WarriorsGrizzlies vs Minnesota T-Wolves recap (19:46 - 26:19)Warriors vs Denver Nuggets recap (26:20 - 31:12)Celtics vs Bucks preview (31:12 - 34:04)Call to action (34:05 - 35:11)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Show notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:32)#1 Miami Heat vs #4 Philadephia SixersHeat vs Atlanta Hawks recap (00:33 - 08:15)Sixers vs Toronto Raptors recap (08:16 - 14:08)Heat vs Sixers preview (14:09 - 16:19)#2 Boston Celtics vs #3 Milwaukee BucksCeltics vs Brooklyn Nets recap (16:20 - 22:46)Bucks vs Chicago Bulls recap (22:47 - 27:10)Celtics vs Bucks preview (27:11 - 29:21)Call to action (29:22 - 30:28)https://www.allthingsbasketballwithgd.com/

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:35)Game 1 breakdown (00:36 - 5:19)Game 2 breakdown (05:20 - 09:23)Game 3 breakdown (09:24 - 12:33)Game 4 breakdown (12:34 - 16:13)Nets' bench in this series (16:14 - 18:18)Recap of the Celtics/Nets series and some thoughts on the pundits who thought the Nets were going to the FInals (18:19 - 22:59)Intro to the Nets' timeline for the season (23:00 - 23:21)Kyrie Irving not vaccinated; misses the 1st 35 games; going from part-time player to full-time (23:22 - 26:52)The Kevin Durant sprained knee injury; misses 21 games as the team goes 5-16 (26:53 - 27:24)James Harden unhappy with the whole Kyrie situation; demands a trade and gets dealt to the Sixers for Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond (27:25 - 28:28)Ben Simmons, who's already dealing with mental health issues, is diagnosed with a herniated disk in his back; despite "efforts" to get back on the court he never does (28:29 - 29:32)Joe Harris suffered an ankle sprain; during rehab he aggravates it and ends up getting reconstructive surgery (29:33 - 30:00)Nets' situation going forward: the commitment to Kyrie and KD, the looming extension due to Kyrie, Ben's future going forward, their free agents, the draft, etc. (30:01 - 52:14)Call to action (52:15 - 53:21)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:39)Defensive Player of the Year: Mikal Bridges, Rudy Gobert, Marcus Smart (00:40 - 04:27)Sixth Man of the Year: Tyler Herro, Cam Johnson, Kevin Love (04:28 - 07:02)Most Improved Player: Darius Garland, Ja Morant, Dejounte Murray (07:03 - 11:28)Coach of the Year: Taylor Jenkins, Erik Spoelstra, Monty Williams (11:29 - 14:40)Rookie of the Year: Scottie Barnes, Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley (14:41 - 18:08)MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic (18:09 - 25:15)Call to action (25:16 - 26:22)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:39)Tuesday's matchups: #8 Cavs at #7 Nets and #8 Clippers at #7 T-Wolves (00:40 - 07:13)Wednesday's matchups: #10 Hornets at #9 Hawks and #10 Spurs at #9 Pelicans (07:14 - 12:36)Friday's matchups: #9 Hawks at #8 Cavs and #9 Pelicans at #8 Clippers (12:37 - 20:14)Eastern Conference 1st round preview#1 Heat vs #8 Hawks (20:15 - 23:49)#2 Celtics vs #8 Nets (23:50 - 28:08)#3 Bucks vs #6 Bulls (28:09 - 31:12)#4 Sixers vs #5 Raptors (31:13 - 35:32)Western Conference 1st round preview#1 Suns vs #8 Pelicans (35:33 - 38:41)#2 Grizzlies vs #7 T-Wolves (38:42 - 41:21)#3 Warriors vs #6 Nuggets (41:22 - 44:12)#4 Mavericks vs #5 Jazz (44:13 - 47:28)Call to action (47:29 - 48:35)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:35)End of the season recap of the Knicks overall (00:36 - 02:34)Knicks' end of season gradesJulius Randle and RJ Barrett (02:35 - 10:42)Evan Fournier, Alec Burks and Mitchell Robinson (10:43 - 22:04)Immanuel Quickley and Obi Toppin (22:05 - 31:55)Kemba Walker, Derrick Rose and Taj Gibson (31:56 - 38:07)Nerlens Noel, Jericho Sims, Quentin Grimes, Miles McBride and Cam Reddish (38:08 - 46:48)Tom Thibodeau and Leon Rose (46:49 - 55:55)Call to action (55:57 - 57:03)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:44)Eastern Conference play-in games (00:45 - 09:21)Western Conference play-in games (09:21 - 15:44)Lakers' end of season gradesLeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook (15:45 - 27:13)Malik Monk, Carmelo Anthony, Talen Horton-Tucker and Austin Reaves (27:14 - 33:27)Wayne Ellington, Stanley Johnson, Avery Bradley, Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza and Kent Bazemore (33:28 - 38:39)Frank Vogel and Rob Pelinka (38:40 - 43:04)Call to action (43:05 - 44:11)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:47)Congrats to the short documentary Queen of Basketball about the life and career of Lusia "Lucy Harris (directed by Ben Proudfoot as well as executive producers Shaquille O'Neal and Steph Curry) for winning an Oscar (00:48 - 01:59)Tight scoring race between LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo (02:00 - 04:09)The 40+ and 50+ point games for the week including a career high 55 for Kevin Durant (04:10 - 11:22)Some near misses of almost 40+ point games (11:23 - 12:42)Class of 2022 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductees (12:43 - 30:30)Making a case for 3 people for the Hall of Fame: one male player, female player and a coach (30:31 - 35:13)Call to action (35:14 - 36:20)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:47)Fantasy basketball news (00:48 - 01:46)Devin Booker and Jayson Tatum as Players of the Week (01:47 - 04:35)Anthony Davis returns but Lakers are still reeling; Kareem criticizes Lebron (04:36 - 11:35)Playoff race between Miami, Boston, Milwaukee and Philadelphia for the #1 to #4 seed in the Eastern Conference (11:36 - 16:32)Playoff race between Northwest foes Denver, Utah and Minnesota for the #5 to #7 seed in the Western Conference (16:33 - 19:41)Race for the East play-in games between Cleveland, Atlanta, Charlotte and Brooklyn (19:42 - 23:50)Steph Curry ruled out for the regular season; should be available for the start of the playoffs; Jerami Grant out for rest of the season (23:51 - 24:56)Paul George returns to the Clippers after missing 43 games with the elbow injury (24:57 - 26:06)Robert Williams suffers a torn meniscus; out 4-6 weeks (26:07 - 26:56)Rookie sensation Evan Mobley out with an ankle injury; hoping to come back before the regular season ends (26:57 - 27:48)Julius Randle out for the regular season with a quad injury; some Knicks talk (27:49 - 33:40)Call to action (33:41 - 34:47)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:28)Women's Final Four matchups: South Carolina vs Louisville and UConn vs Stanford (00:29 - 07:07)Championship game between South Carolina and UConn (07:08 - 10:21)Dawn Staley as the next great coach in the women's game (10:22 - 14:53)Men's Final Four matchups: Kansas vs Villanova and North Carolina vs Duke (14:54 - 20:14)Championship game between North Carolina and Kansas (20:15 - 23:59)Bill Self's resume as a college coach (24:00 - 28:29)Call to action (28:30 - 29:36)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:50)Final 4 preview for the mens & womens games (01:36 - 10:01)Karl Anthony Towns and Jayson Tatum as Players of the Week (10:02 - 11:14)Players ruled out for rest of the season (11:15 - 13:15)Ja Morant ruled out for the next 2 weeks (13:16 - 14:40)Chris Paul returns from thumb injury; Suns clinch #1 seed throughout the playoffs (14:41 - 16:41)The rise of the Celtics (16:42 - 17:59)NYC mayor Eric Adams lifts indoor mandate for unvaccinated players; Kyrie Irving now eligible to play home games (18:00 - 20:13)Mike Malone signed a multiyear extension with the Nuggets; terms not yet disclosed (20:14 - 20:47)Isaiah Thomas and Jose Alvarado signed for the rest of the season with the Hornets and Pelicans respectively (20:48 - 22:00)Julius Randle fined $40K for antics following the Knicks' loss to Utah; more Knicks talk (22:01 - 27:15)Call to action (27:16 - 28:23)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdude

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategies https://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdude Show notes: Intro (00:00 - 00:37) This season's scoring season comparable to the 1983-84 season (00:38 - 02:50) Intro for last week's scoring binges (02:51 - 03:10) Recap of the 40 point scorers for the week with some who got close to 40 (03:11 - 11:06) Teammates Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant each scoring 50+ points for the week; also my take on KD's tirade against NYC Mayor Eric Adams (11:07 - 14:46) Lebron James becoming the oldest player to have multiple 50+ games in a season at age 37 (14:47 - 15:57) Recapping my thoughts on the scoring this season & predictions of what's to come (15:58 - 18:34) Call to action (18:35 - 19:41)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:30)When I first began following the career of Cheryl Miller (00:31 - 02:35)Cheryl's early life (02:36 - 05:24)Her years at Riverside Polytechnic High School (05:25 - 07:39)The first 2 years at USC (07:39 - 18:28)The 1984 Olympic team, in her backyard of Los Angeles (18:29 - 21:05)Her junior and senior years at USC (21:06 - 23:26)Her international play in the 1986 Goodwill Games & World Championships, both in Moscow (23:27 - 25:28)The injury that ended her playing career at age 22 (25:29 - 26:33)Her post-playing career, including coaching & in the broadcasting industry (26:34 - 32:38)Her accolades (32:39 - 34:38)What others had to say about her as well as my thoughts in closing (34:39 - 39:02)Call to action (39:03 - 40:09)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:49)Fantasy basketball talk (00:50 - 01:58)Jayson Tatum & Karl Anthony Towns as Players of the Week (01:59 - 03:20)Brooklyn Nets travel to Philly to play the 76ers for the first time since the James Harden trade (03:21 - 09:56)Gregg Popovich becomes the all-time regular season wins leader (09:57 - 12:31)Devin Booker returns from Health & Safety protocols; Phoenix clinches a playoff berth (12:32 - 14:12)Draymond Green due back March 14 after recovering from a lower back injury thus missing a month (14:13 - 15:06)Steph Curry surpasses the 20,000 points scored mark (15:07 - 16:26)LeBron James reaches over 10,000 assists; only player ever with 30,000 points, 10,000 rebounds & 10,000 assists (16:27 - 19:55)Kevin Garnett's #5 jersey retired in Boston (19:56 - 25:13)NCAA Tournament Final Four predictions for both the men & women (25:13 - 28:10)Call to action (28:11 - 29:17)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:31Lusia "Lucy" Harris and her humble beginnings (00:32 - 02:46)Lucy's entrance into Amanda Elzy HS (02:47 - 05:10)Lucy chooses Delta State as her college to attend (05:11 - 07:00)Correction: 1973-74 was her freshman seasonLucy's start of a 3 year championship run at Delta State (07:01 - 12:22)Lucy on the international stage (12:23 - 16:31)The New Orleans Jazz drafts Lucy in the 1977 draft (16:32 - 19:12)Lucy plays briefly in the WBL, the 1st women's pro league (19:13 - 20:25)Lucy's life after her basketball playing days (20:26 - 21:53)The making of the Queen of Basketball documentary, her children and her passing (21:54 - 23:32)Lucy's accolades (23:33 - 24:50)What others had to say about Lucy and the legacy she leaves behind (24:51 - 31:50)Call to action (31:51 - 32:58)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:44)Ja Morant drops 52 pts; now being mentioned as a MVP candidate (00:45 - 2:10)Fantasy basketball adds for the coming weeks ahead (02:11 - 6:25)Karl Anthony Towns explodes with 39 pts vs Warriors; solidifying his claims as the best shooting big in the league (06:26 - 7:49)The 60th anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain's 100 pt game (07:50 - 13:30)Devin Booker placed in Health & Safety protocols; huge blow to Phoenix (13:31 - 14:32)Zion Williamson still out indefinitely (foot); CJ McCollum "not worried" about Zion not talking with him initially when he arrived via trade (14:33 - 15:51)Kevin Durant makes his return to the Nets' lineup Thursday vs Miami; Kyrie Irving get booed in Boston on Sunday (15:52 - 19:08)LeBron goes nuts with 56 pts in a prime time game vs Warriors; Russell Westbrook implies that he didn't come into the season with expectations (19:09 - 21:26)Mike Krzyzewski coaches his final home game; loses to in-state rival UNC (19:10 - 28:04)A pair of 40+ pt games on Sunday: Khris Middleton and Nikola Jokic who added yet another triple double (28:05 - 29:03)Brittney Griner detained in Russia (29:04 - 30:24)Call to action (30:25 - 31:32)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:43)Harden makes his debut for the 76ers (01:43 - 09:46)Lakers and their woes continues (09:47 - 17:54)Chris Paul fractures his thumb and will be out 6 to 8 weeks (17:55 - 19:33)Draymond Green due to return mid-to-late March from healing from his back injury (19:34 - 20:07)The ship be sinking: Kemba Walker shut down for the season, Derrick Rose gets an additional procedure done on his ankle & the underachieving Knicks (20:08 - 34:17)Correction: Jaden Ivey plays at Purdue and not at Notre Dame although his hometown is from South Bend, INNets as the 3rd best team in the NBA to win the title this season??? (34:18 - 35:38)Call to action (37:11 - 38:17)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:26)Wilt's entrance into Bill Russell's NBA (00:27 - 03:05)Celtics march onto another 7 straight titles (03:06 - 20:05)Red Auerbach retires and Bill becomes the league's 1st black head coach/player (20:06 - 21:34)Bill's debut in his new role; loses to Wilt's 76er team in the playoffs thus snapping an 8 straight title run (21:35 - 23:41)The famous Cleveland summit in support of Muhammad Ali's boycott of the Vietnam War (23:42 - 24:42)Boston bounces back; win another title which makes him the 1st black head coach to win a NBA title (24:43 - 27:11)Bill's final season with the Celtics; wins his 11th title in 13 years with 2 as a player/coach (27:12 - 31:11)Correction: it was actually Red Auerbach who drafted Jo Jo White and not BillPost-playing career which included color commentary for NBA games & 2 coaching stints elsewhere (31:12 - 35:44)His accolades for his career (35:45 - 42:45)Call to action (42:46 - 43:53)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:23)Bill Russell & his early life in the South (00:24 - 03:07)His family's migration west to Oakland, CA (03:08 - 05:05)His high school years (05:06 - 07:33)His college years at University of San Francisco (07:34 - 13:41)His applying for the 1956 NBA Draft (13:42 - 16:17)Correction: K.C. Jones was another draft pick that made in that famous draftThe Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia (16:18 - 18:38)His rookie season as a Boston Celtic (18:39 - 27:47)His next few seasons in the league (27:48 - 32:15)Call to action (32:16 - 33:22)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:44)All Star Game (00:45 - 12:27)Team LeBron 163, Team Durant 160LeBron James hits a fadeaway jumper to seal the victorySteph Curry named All Star MVP; 50 pts including a record 16 3PGsJoel Embiid drops 36 pts & 10 rebs in the lossThe introduction of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team at halftime (12:28 - - 20:05)Of course COVID and life itself affected the ceremonyQuite a few legends not present: Larry Bird, Walt Frazier, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Willis Reed, Steve Nash, Dave Cowens, Anthony Davis, Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, Tim Duncan, Bill RussellPosthumously honored: Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, Pete Maravich, Sam Jones, Elgin Baylor, Hal Greer, Nate Thurmond, Paul Arizin, Dolph Schayes, Moses Malone, George Mikan, Dave DebusschereOf course beef was the main course of the day: Michael Jordan vs Isiah Thomas, Jordan vs Charles Barkley, Kevin Garnett/Paul Pierce vs Ray AllenShaquille O'Neal a part of the ceremony after missing the 50th Anniversary Team's celebrationA glimpse at what to expect the rest of the season (20:06 - 22:23)Call to action (22:24 - 23:30)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:34)Taco Bell Skills Challenge (00:35 - 05:18)Participants: Team Antetokounmpo (Giannis, Thanasis & Alex), Team Cavs (Darius Garland, Evan Mobley & Jarrett Allen), Team Rooks (Scottie Barnes, Cade Cunningham & Josh Giddey)Round 1 - shootingRound 2 - passingRound 3 - relayFinal round - fastest time to hit a half court shotWinner: Team CavsMountain Dew 3 Point Contest (05:19 - 09:23)Participants: Desmond Bane, Luke Kennard, Zach LaVine, CJ McCollum, Patty Mills, Karl Anthony Towns, Fred VanVleet, Trae YoungFinal round: Karl Anthony Towns, Luke Kennard, Trae YoungWinner: Karl Anthony TownsAT&T Slam Dunk Contest (09:24 - 16:23)Participants: Cole Anthony, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Jalen Green, Obi ToppinFinal round: Obi Toppin, Juan Toscano-AndersonWinner: Obi ToppinThe 7 best dunkers to never win this contest (16:24 - 24:31)Call to action (24:32 - 25:39)

Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategieshttps://linktr.ee/gdthatsportsdudeShow notes:Intro (00:00 - 00:34)Rising Stars Challenge (00:35 - 05:40)Team Isiah 50, Team Worthy 49 (semifinals)Team Barry 50, Team Payton 48 (semifinals)Team Barry 25, Team Isiah (finals)Cade Cunningham named the tourney's MVPHBCU Classic (05:41 - 07:05)1st inaugural game highlighting historically black colleges and universitiesHoward 68, Morgan St 66Kyle Foster led Howard with 18 ptsTNT's Ultimate NBA Draft (07:06 - 26:53)Consist of drafting the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team along with 4 wild card selections thus totaling 80 playersThere were 8 teams which drafted 10 players eachIt was a snake draft (i.e. 1 thru 8 then 8 back to 1 and so on); draft order determined by blind drawThe draft order:Team Dominique Wilkins, Team Jerry West, Team According to Sources (Shams Charania and Chris Haynes), Team Sue Bird, Team Quavo, Team Inside the NBA Tuesday crew (Adam Lefkoe, Dwayne Wade and Candace Parker), Team Inside the NBA Thursday crew (Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal), Team D.L. Hughley4 wild card selections: Klay Thompson, Chris Bosh, Nikola Jokic, Tracy McGradyCorrection: Team Dominique selected Dolph Schayes with his last pick (not Danny who also played in the league)Call to action (26:54 - 28:00)

All Star Weekend preview (00:49)Fri:Rising Stars ChallengeTEAM ISIAH: Precious Achiuwa (TOR), Desmond Bane (MEM), Saddiq Bey (DET), Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton (IND), Jaden Hardy (G League), Isaiah Stewart (DET)TEAM WORTHY: Cole Anthony (ORL), MarJon Beauchamp (G League), Josh Giddey (OKC), Jalen Green (HOU), Herbert Jones (NOP), Tyrese Maxey (PHI), Jalen Suggs (ORL)TEAM BARRY: Cade Cunningham (DET), Dyson Daniels (G League), Evan Mobley (CLE), Isaac Okoro (CLE), Alperen Sengun (HOU), Jae'Sean Tate (HOU), Franz Wagner (ORL)TEAM PAYTON: LaMelo Ball (CHA), Scottie Barnes (TOR), Ayo Dosunmu (CHI), Scoot Henderson (G League), Bones Hyland (DEN), Jonathan Kuminga (GSW), Jaden McDaniels (MIN)TEAM ISIAH vs TEAM WORTHY -> 1st to 50 ptsTEAM BARRY vs TEAM PAYTON -> 1st to 50 ptsFinal: Winner of TEAM ISIAH/TEAM WORTHY vs TEAM BARRY/TEAM PAYTON -> 1st to 25 ptsSat:Taco Bell Skills ChallengeTEAM CAVS: Darius Garland, Jarrett Allen, Evan MobleyTEAM ANTETOKOUNMPO: Giannis (MIL), Thanasis (MIL), Alex (G League)TEAM ROOKS: Cade Cunningham (DET), Scottie Barnes (TOR), Josh Giddey (OKC)3rd rounds: shooting (100 pts), passing (100 pts), relay (200 pts)Final round: half court shot (2 teams with most pts)Mountain Dew 3 Point ContestCJ McCollum (POR), Trae Young (ATL), Zach LaVine (CHI), Desmond Bane (MEM), Karl Anthony Towns (MIN), Fred VanVleet (TOR), Luke Kennard (LAC), Patty Mills (BKN)The highest 3 scores compete in the finalsAT&T Dunk ContestCole Anthony (ORL), Juan Toscano-Anderson (GSW), Jalen Green (HOU), Obi Toppin (NYK)1st rd -> 2 dunks, highest 2 scores goes to finalsFinals -> 2 dunks, combined scores for the winSun:All Star GameTEAM LEBRONStarters: LeBron James (CLE), Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL), Nikola Jokic (DEN), Steph Curry (GSW), DeMar DeRozan (CHI)Bench: Luka Doncic (DAL), Darius Garland (CLE), Jimmy Butler (MIA), Chris Paul (PHO), Donovan Mitchell (UTA), Fred VanVleet (TOR), Jarrett Allen (CLE)TEAM DURANTStarters: Joel Embiid (PHI), Jayson Tatum (BOS), Ja Morant (MEM), Trae Young (ATL), Andrew Wiggins (GSW)Bench: Devin Booker (PHO), Zach LaVine (CHI), LaMelo Ball (CHA), Karl Anthony Towns (MIN), Dejounte Murray (SAS), Khris Middleton (MIL), Rudy Gobert (UTA)