Drive and Dish NBA Podcast Justin Cousart

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start Warm Up Jumpers by paying tribute to Jerry West after he passed away this week. The guys talk about iconic moments from both his playing & executive career. The duo then dives into Games 2-4 of the NBA Finals including how Boston has so thoroughly dominated this series outside of Game 4 and if Dallas has any prayer at all to make some history. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, the guys talk Joel Embiid flirting with Paul George & Charles Barkley hanging it up among other topics. Kevin & Justin then discuss Dan Hurley going back to UConn & spurning the Lakers. Is JJ now the default? Are the Lakers that attractive of a job anymore? Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid which includes Justin's finest grid showing (in Kevin's opinion at least). Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!

Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). On this episode, Justin first surprises Kevin with new AI theme songs for the podcast. Which version is the best? Then for Warm Up Jumpers the guys dive into the Lakers hiring former UConn coach Dan Hurley over JJ Redick. Why it makes sense for both now & the future in their eyes & what it means for the last years of the LeBron era. The duo then dives into game 1 of the NBA Finals where Boston wins big. How Boston was able limit the Mavs' role players & if it's sustainable for the rest of the series. The guys debate if Dallas can make enough adjustments for game 2 or if a game 1 blow out was a sign of what's to come. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Kevin & Justin talk a possible extension for Cade Cunningham, Caitlin Clark's early WNBA experience & update the Jontay Porter case. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid, including Kevin's favorite old school pull yet. Leave us a review on iTunes & listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Watch the show on YouTube!

Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose). Before diving into the NBA Finals, the guys first discuss some early free agency buzz. Where will Klay Thompson, Paul George, Jimmy Butler & LeBron James be playing next season? The duo then previews all things Finals. Can anyone on Earth slow down Luka & Kyrie right now and does Dallas's reborn supporting cast have enough? Are we overthinking our concerns around Boston when they've been the best team the entire season or was their path too easy? In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin the guys feature Grant Williams feeling extra left out, Dwight Howard's journey in Taiwan and AI press conferences. Kevin & Justin then discuss the level of despair for the Timberwolves & Pacers after their conference finals eliminations & debate what the biggest moves for next year should be for each squad. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid which might just be the guys finest performance yet. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!

On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start warm-up jumpers by discussing the All-NBA Teams & debating if there actually is any controversy regarding the picks. Then the duo dives into the conference finals & what's been a bit of a stutter for Minnesota after taking down Denver & ask if the Boston/Indiana series is already over. In Who's Fallin Who's Fallin, more accodlades for Anthony Edwards, the tragedy of losing Inside the NBA & betting Bronny to be the #1 overall pick. The guys then discuss the levels of despair for Cleveland, New York, Denver & Oklahoma City following their second round eliminations, including Cleveland already making moves by firing J.B. Bickerstaff as Coach. Finally, the pod ends with another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!

Today on the show Justin talks with (Guest Host) Chase! They talk some quick hitting NBA news, from Head Coaches Darvin Ham and Frank Vogel being fired to the Atlanta Hawks landing the #1 pick in the NBA Draft. The guys then break down the Playoffs and predict who will be your West and East Conference final matchups. Lastly the guys debate where Jalen Brunson lands on a "Top NBA Players" list... is he top 10?

Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin is off this week, so Kevin is joined by Osceola Magic play-by-play voice Nick Gryniewicz (@GetNickG) to dive into the second round of the NBA playoffs. First though the guys discuss Wemby winning Rookie of the Year & what the Spurs need to do to maximize his ceiling over the next few years. Then the pair goes out West to first start with the heavyweight fight between Denver & Minnesota. Why both believe whoever wins this series will be the eventual champion & how Minnesota can slow down Denver's 4th quarter efficiency. In Mavericks vs. Thunder the guys debate if the Thunder can pass their biggest test so far and why Dallas has been so lethal in the second half. Out East, another 90's esque matchup with the Knicks & Pacers. Who has enough firepower? Finally, can the Cavaliers give the Celtics any sort of trouble now that KP is out? The guys also take a look at the first-round eliminated teams and debate their levels of despair with each. Listen to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts & watch the podcast on YouTube!