Thee Sam D Podcast

Sam talks about LeBron and the Cavs riding the subway in NYC. Why didn't dude want to be seen next to LeBron? Is Ty Lue the problem in the land? The OK3 are in trouble, Brad Stevens getting too much credit for the Boston start and the latest in Lava Takes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam recaps the week that was but focuses mainly on the 2 big Friday night games as LeBron goes nuts vs the Wizards and Celtics comeback on OK3. Is Russy hurting the Thunder? Draymond Green speaks out and Mark Cuban jumps on him...who's right? Should the draft be abolished? Plus a new edition on Lava takes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam discusses the tweet that will eventually get Eric Bledsoe out of Phoenix, the Good/Bad/Ugly of the 76ers, the Cavs lineup changes, Steph acts out and a new edition of Lava Takes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam recaps the most interesting story lines from the first week of NBA action. The thunder look to be legit, the Spurs are overlooked again, the Bulls have defeated the Knicks for biggest laughing stock in the league...plus the debut of LAVA Takes! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam gets into the max deals given to Joel Embiid and Andrew Wiggins - they are both interesting deals for 2 very different reasons, how the league dropped the ball with the All-Star game format, Isaiah Thomas doesn't want to speak to Danny Ainge, D Wade will start for the Cavs and are we really ready for Lamelo in China? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam talks about the huge deal that send Carmelo Anthony to OKC. What does this mean for the Knicks? Is the new big 3 in OKC enough to challenge to the Warriors? Can Porzingis be a number one option this year? Plus what is Carmelo Anthony's legacy as a Knick? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam gets into Kyrie going on First Take and channeling his inner Kobe. ESPN and SI both disrespect Carmelo. Is Porzingis already a Top 20 player? Why do people hate Dwight Howard so much? Can Lee jenkins make the public like D-12 again? Plus a quick recap of Canelo-GGG. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam returns to break down the big trade of Kyrie Irving to the Celtics. Who "won" the trade is NOT answered. Why the teams made the trade IS answered. The Pacers are petty for reporting the Lakers for tampering. Who should be the new NBA logo? The Kia jumper speaks and also who does Sam think is the greatest basketball player today? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Free Agency Edition of The Pick n Pop Podcast has Sam recapping all the biggest news from this week. PG-13 to OKC, The Point Fraud to Houston, the Knicks finally cut the Zen Master and Fraud City was wearing what when they recruited the Kia Jumper??? Sam breaks it all down on the latest #PIckNPop See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam talks about Phi Jackson laying down the gauntlet to the Latvian Worldstar. He may reconsider calling the Point Fraud his actual name?!?! Sam talks about the what super team he would create in LA to stop the Warriors and gives 3 and a possible in the upcoming Draft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam recaps game 2 and looks ahead to game 3. Is there any answer for defending the Warriors? Why are people so mad at KD? Is this dominance by the Warriors any different from any other era of the NBA? Plus what is the real difference between the '95 Bulls and '17 Warriors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam recaps Game 1 and looks ahead to Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Is it a wrap already? Sam then gets into the ongoing 96 Bulls vs this current Warriors team debate and throws in a team that many on the East Coast have forgotten about. Then the pod wraps discussing the future of Klay Thompson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam recaps the Raptors bowing down the to throne of LeBron James. Did DeRozan low key say LeBron is juicing? Can we go at Kyle Lowry for wanting to dip to the West? Do we like "Angry" KD? All those questions answered and more on the latest Pick N Pop Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam talks about how the Clippers have solidified their "Frauds" status, how Chris Paul (aka Point Fraud) might not be a Hall of Famer and where do the Clippers (aka Frauds) go from here especially in regards to Blake Griffin (aka The Kia Jumper). All that plus he previews the other 3 second round series. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam gets into recapping the first round of playoff action. Do the Bulls have a legit chance at beating the 1 seed? Is Giannis enough to upset the Raptors? Who is the second most important player behind Harden in Houston? Get all those answers and more on the latest Pick n Pop Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam gets into the huge Boogie Cousins to New Orleans trade, breaks down how the Kings franchise is a mess. How this affects the Pelicans this year and beyond, and why Michael Jeffrey Jordan should NOT be on the Slam Dunk Champion Mt. Rushmore. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam talks about the 2017 NFL Hall of Fame class, asks why is Terrell Owens not inducted yet? He moves on to preview Atlanta vs New England and how the offensive shootout many are expecting could be all hype. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam previews the AFC and NFC Championship games, talks about how the Pats need help from a certain Black Unicorn to beat the Steelers, on the NBA side he explains how tanking is fundamentally correct, the Bulls should break it all down, Courtney Lee is shook and is Russ really gonna press Zaza? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam previews the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs, is there any way the Texans can beat the Pats? He also talks about Derrick Rose going AWOL on the Knicks, can Rose get max money next off-season and whats going on with Jae Crowder? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam previews the NFL Wildcard Weekend games in a special NFL Edition of the Pick N Pop Podcast. How will Michael Crabtree getting his chain snatched impact the Raiders chances to win the Super Bowl, How the packers can let ODB get his and still win and why the Dolphins have no chance vs the Steelers. Oh yeah, Sam sneaks in how the Dubs blew a 24 point lead to the Grizzlies last night. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam says the Dubs may have finally figured it out and that's scary for the league, says that Klay's 60 point game wasn't as impressive as everyone thinks. He also explains why the Clippers are known as Fraud City. Closing out the pod, Sam goes hard on Phil Jackson comments on not only LeBron James but Carmelo Anthony. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam breaks down the first match-up of the season between the Dubs and the Thunder. How come KD went nuts after being dunked on? Is Oladipo really the guy to help Russ? Was OKC mentally prepared for the atmosphere of Oracle last night? Sam answers all of these and more on this special edition podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam talks about the Dubs stumbling out the gate against the Spurs, whether or not the Bulls are legit, can Russell Westbrook average a triple double the whole year and how the Clippers are compared to re-issued sneakers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

2016 NBA Preview: Sam talks Durant to the Dubs, the Cavs staying status quo in the East, the Knicks will make the playoffs?!?! Houston is a sleeper in the West, the rough summer Draymond Green had and much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam comes back and recaps the Free Agency period. Has anyone done anything to stop a potential Warriors-Cavs Finals? Sam remembers Tim Duncan and explains how Amar'e Stoudamire Knicks tenure might be overlooked. He also talks about Ben Simmons and how the 76ers could even make the playoffs this year. Sam closes talking about the sad Nets roster, Karl-Anthony Towns teaching life lessons at his camp and the missed dunk that made the world stand still. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam gets into Kevin Durant leaving OKC for Golden State. Sam talks about why he thinks Durant skated on the Thunder, why the Dubs won't beat their record setting regular season win total from last year, what LeBron and the cavs will do to combat the move (D Wade), the Knicks are spending but are they spending for wins? Find out all of that and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam gets into the trade sending former NBA MVP Derrick Rose to the Knicks. He talks about why the Bulls decided now is the time, what Rose the Knicks are getting and how the fan bases for both the Bulls and Knicks are handling the trade. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam breaks down Game 7 of the NBA Finals, what this win does for LeBron James legacy, what does this mean for Steph Curry reputation and how good was this game 7 in comparison to others. Follow Sam on Twitter @TheeSamD See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam tries to jog your memory when he predicted Cavs in 7, he talks about why there is no more debate as to who is the best player in the league and why this is probably the worst week of Steph Curry's life. Follow Sam on Twitter: @TheeSamD See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam recaps the first 2 games of the NBA Finals, what can the Cavs do to get back in the series, Who is more at fault Kyrie or Kevin Love and what should the Cavs do next season to beat the Dubs or anybody else coming out the West. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam recaps the Dubs completing the comeback against the Thunder, what went wrong for OKC, Who gets more blame: Westbrook or Durant, where will Durant end up next season and who wins between the Dubs and the Cavs in the Finals? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam previews Game 7 of the WCF as the Dub try for a third straight victory over the Thunder, Sam explains the roles the Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook played in losing the last 2 games and why the Dubs style of play reminds Sam of his days on the playground. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam recaps the WCF and ECF as they both head towards game 5. How are the Thunder beating the Dubs? What the happened to the Cavs and why does Draymond Green remind Sam of P90X?? Find out the latest Pick n Pop Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sam recaps the Eastern and Western Conference Finals after 2 games, talks about Kyle Lowry's mysterious disappearance, the Knicks hire a new head coach and why that brings up memories of....Jerry Stackhouse?? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the first episode Sam recaps the first four games of the NBA Playoffs. He recaps the Warriors chances to beat the Rockets potentially without Steph Curry, can the Celtics win with Avery Bradley out the lineup, are the Raptors frauds? and can OKC finally get it done. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.