NBA Fandom L.A. Blackwell

EP 4: “Celtics Pride or False Hope? And Just How Legit is the Cavs' Streak?"
12/4/2017

This is Episode 4, of Season 1, of our brand new “spin-off” podcast known as “NBA Fandom” in today’s episode L.A. Blackwell, Danny, and Flau during the "NBA Tip-Off” segment, the guys discuss:
- The Boston Celtics are currently 20-4! The fellas debate whether or not they believe in the power of the shamrock or if the Celtics are really filled with shenanigans! Can the Celtics come out of the East? And do the Celtics have a legitimate chance to beat the Warriors in the NBA finals!
- The Cleveland Cavaliers recently won 11 straight games, have they righted the ship?
- The recent firing of former Memphis Grizzles head coach David Fizdale, was it fair or unfair?
- The poor start of the Oklahoma City Thunder and what can be done to improve the team in the short term, before it "starts to get late early."

Moreover, during the "Off the Cuff” segment, the fellas explore:
- The potential contract extension in the possible amount of $32 million dollars, if the Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid makes an "All NBA Team" or wins the NBA MVP award!
- The possible trade suitors for Los Angeles Clippers player DeAndre Jordan!
- And could "King James" be headed to the "City of Brotherly Love?"

- Lastly, in our final segment known as “NBA Hot Topics,” the guys discuss, “Who were the top 3 Centers to play in the NBA, that the guys personally watched, during their lifetime as basketball fans? And why?
- And much more!

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EP 3: “Bledsoe, Lonzo & Some of our Favorite Basketball Movies & Documentaries!”
11/12/2017

This is Episode 3, of Season 1, of our brand new “spin-off” podcast known as “NBA Fandom” in today’s episode L.A. Blackwell, Danny, and Flau during the "NBA Tip-Off” segment, the guys discuss:
- Eric Bledsoe finally being traded to Milwaukee Bucks for Greg Monroe, a protected 2018 1st round draft pick, and a protected 2018 2nd round draft pick!
- Los Angeles Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball’s becoming the youngest NBA player to post a triple-double with the following stat line against the Milwaukee Bucks: (19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds) in the Lakers recent 98-90 loss, despite his early criticism as well some off the court troubles (i.e. his brother LiAngelo Ball’s recent troubles in China, etc.)

Moreover, during the "Off The Cuff” segment, the fellas explore:
- Cleveland Cavaliers possible interest in Phoenix Suns player Greg Monroe!
- Stephen Curry’s “no trade clause” and “player option!”
- Nerlens Noel recently receiving a DNP and his lack of playing time as determined by NBA Head Coach Rick Carlisle! - The possible trade suitors for Los Angeles Lakers player Julius Randle!

- Lastly, in our final segment known as “NBA Hot Topics,” the guys discuss, “What is the best basketball movie or documentary, that we enjoyed and would recommend to our listeners that featured a former or present NBA player, or several NBA players and why?”
- And much more!

{Eric Bledsoe}
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{Lonzo Ball}
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EP 2: “LeBron Drops 57 Points on the Wizards!" & "Which Present NBA Superstars Could Save the World?"
11/5/2017

- This is Episode 2, of Season 1, of our brand new “spin-off” podcast known as “NBA Fandom” in today’s episode L.A. Blackwell, Danny, and Flau during the "NBA Tip-Off” segment, the guys discuss:
- LeBron James dropping 57 points in a major win over the Washington Wizards!
- The early highs (i.e. Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic, etc.) and lows (i.e. Cleveland Cavaliers, etc.) regarding several teams, in this tumultuous regular season!

- Moreover, during the "Off The Cuff” segment, the fellas explore:
- Kyrie Irving's recent comments regarding his previous Head Coach Tyronn Lue and his present Head Coach Brad Stevens!
- The trade rumors regarding Phoenix Suns point guard Eric Bledsoe for Reggie Jackson of the Detroit Pistons!
- The recents comments by Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the attraction of "smaller cities" versus "big cities" and will this become a future trend!

- Lastly, in our final segment known as “NBA Hot Topics,” the guys discuss which present NBA superstars could save the world!
- And much more!

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EP 1: “NBA Fandom is Born!”
10/29/2017

- This is Episode 1, of Season 1, of our brand new “spin-off” podcast known as “NBA Fandom” In today’s first episode L.A. Blackwell, Danny, and Flau go all in and have a roundtable discussion pertaining to several top NBA stories!

- During the "NBA Tip-Off” segment, the guys discuss:
- The controversy surrounding Phoenix Suns star point guard and how he was reportedly informed to “stay home,” while the team is exploring potential trade scenarios! - Early predictions pertaining to the upcoming Cleveland Cavaliers game versus the New York Knicks!
- The early struggles of the Cleveland Cavaliers, are there legitimate reasons for concern?

- Moreover, during the "Off The Cuff” segment, the fellas explore: - Metta World Peace being hired by the Los Angeles Lakers’ G League team, the South Beach Lakers as a player development coach. - They discuss the reported injury woes of top NBA draft pick Markelle Fultz and the controversy surrounding the manner in which the Philadelphia 76ers are presently addressing it! -They also examine some of the early roster weaknesses that have been displayed by some of the more prolific teams, such as the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Clippers and how the teams should address them!

- Lastly, in our final segment known as “NBA Hot Topics,” the guys debate the findings of the annual GM survey! This annual survey has all 30 general managers vote on a variety of defining questions. Today’s two questions were:
- If you were starting a franchise today and could sign any player in the NBA, who would it be? - Who is the best point guard in the NBA?
- And much more!

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