Numbers on The Board

From powerhouse contenders to dark horse surprises, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick analyze each playoff team's strengths and weaknesses to determine where they stand in the competitive landscape of the postseason - including Pierre’s spicy take on who is the most overrated player in the NBA. The team recaps their experience courtside at the Bulls game this past week. On Drop The Mike, Mike asks which team are the guys most rooting for entering the playoffs? Mike shows off the pen work on a new installment of NBA Riddles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a month left in the NBA regular season, the team rates from the amount of pressure each contender is under as the NBA playoffs approach. Kenny debuts a new segment, suggested by the Numbers on the Board family, ‘Kenny For Your Thoughts.’ On Drop The Mike, Mike asks, what was too good to be true this season? Plus, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick share their thoughts on Donovan Mitchell and other players being ineligible for end-of-season awards and Rudy Gobert implying that sports betting drives NBA refs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Numbers on the Board, the guys rank the top 15 duos currently in the NBA. Which duo did one of the guys shockingly not include on their list, and which duo stands on top of the rest? On Drop The Mike, the team discusses their favorite play in basketball. The Wolves lost Karl-Anthony Towns indefinitely with a torn meniscus; could Minnesota remain on pace in the Western Conference in KAT’s absence? Following an other-worldly performance last night, is there a robust market for D’Angelo Russell following this season? The Nets will lose Ben Simmons for the rest of the year. Have we seen the last Ben Simmons in a Nets jersey? The internet was on fire this past week with an 80/90s NBA vs current-day NBA, leading to a Michael Jordan vs. Lebron James debate. Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick share if they prefer Jordan’s six championship rings or Lebron’s 40K career points. Plus, the Nuggets held off the Celtics earlier this week, what was the biggest takeaway from this potential NBA Finals preview? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick discuss 1 thing they learned from every NBA team. Are Zion and the Pelicans being overlooked out West? Are the Sun's too star-heavy to win a title? Will an aggressive Damian Lillard make the Bucks unstoppable? Does Boston have a “flawless 5”? Should we be worried about the Heat and Clippers as the playoffs get closer and who do they think is the frontrunner for the MVP? Plus on “Drop the Mic” the guys pick a potential future upset in the playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the NBA season approaches the home stretch, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick discuss which team has the most reason to panic. The team discusses their most enjoyable way to watch the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks turnaround with Doc River at the helm, early glimpses of Wembanyama vs. Holmgren - perhaps the premier matchup of the next generation, and how soon Wemby could be the face of the league? Thoughts on the Clippers' new rebrand set to unveil next season, plus have NBA logos become too generic? Also, the NBA's competition committee has "officially begun reviewing" whether offenses are excessively favored in today's game and which new rules the team would like to see implemented. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick have an eye towards the future as they simulate the next five years on this episode of Numbers on the Board. From who will be the face of the league, how good Victor Wembanyama becomes, if Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum, and other young stars cement their legacies with MVPs and rings all the way down to free agency and potential trades along the way. On Drop The Mike, the guys pose the question of how many more years do older players like LeBron James and Chris Paul play have left. Also, will Nikola Jokic win his third MVP in the last four years or will another superstar capture the prestigious award? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick predict the rest of the NBA season - Which team would they buy the most stock in to win a championship this season? Also, which team is one move away from becoming a contender? Giannis made some interesting comments: Calling the Bucks’ Damian Lillard’s team and revealing he does not watch film?! Jimmy Butler and the Heat get into a scuffle with the Pelicans; is this the spark for the Heat to make a run? On Drop The Mike, the guys discuss whether Jordan Poole has a market or will he stay in Washington? The standings in the Western Conference are tight - which teams are most in jeopardy of not making it past the play-in games? Should the Cavs consider moving on from Darius Garland? Plus, who are the most under appreciated teams and players this season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Numbers of the Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick share some All-Star game stories and thoughts on how to make the weekend better, especially around the dunk contest on “Drop the Mike”. The guys also split up in pairs with Kenny and Mike facing Darrick and Pierre as they draft teams based on who they think will finish the rest of the season on a high note. Find out how the duos did in the draft and which team was selected with Kenny and Mike’s first overall pick. Plus, is there any shot LeBron James teams up with Steph Curry this summer? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a special episode of Numbers on the Board; the team is in Indianapolis for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game and is joined by former NBA Champion and current NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins. Big Perk shares his unique opinion on various topics around the league, including - The impact Doc Rivers brings to the Milwaukee Bucks, how Doc Rivers saved Perkins’ career, the most challenging aspect of winning an NBA Title, which universities Perkins was considering before he opted to jump to the league and how he was able to avoid the pitfall of making a leap from high school to the NBA. With Klay Thompson coming off the bench, could this be the best version of the Warriors? What if Lebron and Curry did team up - on the Lakers?! Also, Perkins reveals which personal relationship with an NBA star was affected due to his new thriving analyst role, all that and much more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this installment of Numbers on the Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick give the harsh truth about every NBA team, like will Embiid return this year, can the Celtics win a title living off jump shots, will Harden show up in the playoffs, are the Jazz the most reliable playoff team and so much more . Plus the guys also discuss the Hawks future if they were to trade Dejounte Murray or Trae Young on “Drop The Mike.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick grade every trade deadline deal and breakdown if the 76ers, Knicks, Suns and Thunder did enough for a strong playoff run. How much will Dinwiddie help the Lakers and what’s the plan for the Chicago Bulls future? Plus the guys discuss the Kobe Bryant statue and on “Drop the Mike” they try to figure out what is the biggest reason for bad defense. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick draft the best players that weren’t selected as All-Stars this year. They select 12 players each from players like Trae Young, Victory Wembanyama, Zion Williamson, Jamal Murray to guys like Anfernee Simons and Cade Cunningham. Also, they talk about how the Bucks have looked with Doc Rivers leading the charge. Don’t look now, but the Cavaliers have won 14 of their last 15 games as the hottest team in basketball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we approach the much intriguing NBA Trade deadline, the guys play the role of GM for several NBA teams - what moves did Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick make for contenders across the league? On Drop The Mike, Mike asks which conference could create the best overall player? Darrick unveils his Mills’ Man of the Week to a player snubbed for an All-Star selection this season. Joel Embiid suffers a lateral meniscus injury in his left knee. Will the 76ers be able to stay afloat in his absence? And as whispers surround Lebron James departing from the Lakers, the team debates if it could actually happen, leading to a debate on fandom of star players vs. fandom of specific teams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick power rank every NBA team with a collective midseason power ranking - from the cream of the crop to the bottom of the barrel. On Drop The Mike, Mike asks which team in the Eastern & Western Conference team is best positioned to make a run in the 2nd half of the season? As LeBron approaches free agency… again - how realistic is a LeBron/Bronny James pairing for next season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In celebration of the best the NBA has to offer, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick dish out their selections for midseason awards, including Most Valuable Player, Sixth Man, Defensive Player, Most Improved, and Coach of the Year. On “Drop The Mike” the guys debate their favorite NBA broadcasters across the league. D Mills awards his “Mills’ Man of the Week” to a player who did not drop 70+ points in a game this past week. Plus, the team shared their thoughts on the three recent historical scoring performances by Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, and Devin Booker. It’s a 4-team race for the top seed in the Western Conference; who is best positioned to take the top spot? Finally, we react to NBA All-Star selections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The association is buzzin’ - Terry Rozier joins the Heat; where does this place Miami in the Eastern Conference? On Drop the Mike, Mike asks, which team, if they lost their best two players, would still be the best? The team reacts to the unexpected firing of Milwaukee Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin. On Rumor Mills, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick discuss the chatter around Dejounte Murray, D’Angelo Russell, Herb Jones, Trae Young, and DeMar DeRozan, among others. On the anniversary of Kobe Bryant’s 81-point effort in 2006, Joel Embiid dropped 70 points on the Spurs. Is Embiid the MVP favorite this season? Karl-Anthony Towns scores 62 against the Hornets in a losing effort his head coach dubbed “immature.” With the All-Star game quickly approaching, the team debates their perfect NBA All-Star ballots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest installment of Numbers on The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick discuss Pascal Siakam joining the Pacers and whether this acquisition makes Indiana a contender or a pretender? Did the Raptors get enough value in return for their recent trades of Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby? On Drop The Mike, Mike asks, “What is your favorite comeback of all-time?”. Plus it’s time to separate the contenders from the pretenders; which category do the Mavericks, Thunder, Pelicans, Kings, Lakers, Jazz, Rockets, Nets, Hawks, Bulls, Magic, Heat, Knicks, Cavaliers, 76ers, Bucks and Celtics fall under? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we reach the midway point of the NBA season, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick grade every team’s performance thus far; which team is the cream of the crop, and which team has been the biggest failure? Also, which team has exceeded expectations this season, which player would you name as the most expendable, and their suggestions for first-time all-stars - and speaking of all-stars, which players most deserve a roster spot this year in their respective conference? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a new era for Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick; on the debut episode of Numbers On The Board! The team discusses how difficult it is to defend without fouling. Paul George and the Clippers are cooking - is this the year for the other team in LA? The Miami Heat extending Erik Spoelstra to an 8-year extension is unique and the right move in today's coaching landscape. Kenny shares his disappointment in Bulls fans booing Jerry Krause during their Ring of Honor ceremony, leaving Krause's widow upset. Is splitting the NBA Draft across two days a good idea? Plus, what's the best fit for players in trade rumors with the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Numbers on The Board" is a unique blend of NBA opinions, stats, culture, and a fresh narrative to the game we love. Four lifelong friends, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick, talk all things basketball from every angle, on and off the court. Fresh takes, good vibes - it’s the NBA, their way. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.