Shooting Hoops

Shooting Hoops
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Hosted by writer/photographer Dia Miller, and professional basketball player/Blazers royalty Adam Drexler, "Shooting Hoops" offers fans a unique perspective on Portland Trail Blazers basketball

  1. 03/25/2023

    Episode 14: Damian Lillard's legacy

    Dia and Adam are back after a brief hiatus and there’s so much to cover. The two talk about the current state of the Blazers— will they tank? Will they make the play in? Then the conversation turns to Damian Lillard and the narratives circulating him once again. What is his legacy? What should that conversation even include? And what comes next? Lots of good conversation on this week’s episode of “Shooting Hoops”

    1h 11m

  2. 02/22/2023

    Episode 12: All-Star Dame

    Dia and Adam are back during this All-Star break, and there's a lot to dissect. The co-hosts break down the trade deadline and the Gary Payton II debacle. They look at the new players and where the team currently stands heading out of the All-Star break. There's also a lot to talk about All-Star weekend - the contests, Damian Lillard's excellence, the lack of All-Star defense. Plus, the duo discusses what changes could be made to make the game more competitive. Dia offers one solution that Adam can get on board with. The two end the show with more Damian Lillard talk -  because once again the media can't seem to accept that Dame wants to be a Blazer.

    1h 6m

  3. 02/08/2023

    Episode 11: Superstars and All-Stars

    It’s trade deadline week and Dia and Adam are back with episode 11. The Blazers are still fighting for position in the stacked Western Conference. Damian Lillard has been player of the week two weeks in a row going into All Star weekend—should he replace Steph Curry as a starter? His half court shot sure seems to think so. The co-hosts discuss the upcoming trade deadline, who stays and who goes? Also Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant… could KD be destined for Portland? Dia is keeping hope alive. Plus the two talk about Nassir Little and Chauncey Billups not so traditional coaching ways. Lots to unpack on this week’s episode of Shooting Hoops

    1h 3m

  4. 02/03/2023

    Episode 10: Bent but not broken

    The Trail Blazers are struggling but Dia and Adam are remaining optimistic. Adam talks about why this team is still competitive and what he expects in the coming weeks. Dia brings up the trade deadline and the possibility of change. The two discuss how the team is currently playing, Damian Lillard’s incredible point streak and where he ranks as a PG in the NBA. Adam talks about Jerami Grant and his extension and Dia brings up the Josh Hart and Jusuf Nurkic trade rumors. All of this plus some personal stories about working in sports (including the Dime Magazine shoot with Anfernee Simons) on this week’s episode of Shooting Hoops.

    52 min

  5. 01/17/2023

    Episode 9: controversy and comebacks

    Dia and Adam are back after a couple weeks away, and there's a lot to discuss. Since they last spoke, Twitter lost its mind over Clyde Drexler not attending Dame's ceremony and Adam gives insight on where Clyde has been all these years. Damian Lillard in on quite a streak an finally has "almost" his whole team healthy again. Gary Payton II is finally healthy and making a huge difference for the team. Dia and Adam discuss Jusuf Nurkic, Nassir Little, Josh Hart and the trade rumors. Should the team be looking to make a move before the deadline? Also, how many of the Blazers' losses fall on Chauncey Billups?

    1h 4m

  6. 12/23/2022

    Episode 8: A Recording Breaking Dame

    In this week’s episode, Dia and Adam talk about Damian Lillard breaking a franchise record— and Adam has some unique insight since that record was previously held by his father, Clyde Drexler. Adam talks about watching the game with his dad, and how it feels To see Dame break the record. Plus the two discuss what it means To be an all time great Trail Blazer.

    51 min

  7. 12/15/2022

    Episode 7: Blazers bounce back

    It’s another good week in Blazers basketball with the team picking up two more great wins, while Damian Lillard flirts with breaking records. Dia and Adam discuss Damian Lillard’s hot streak, Anfernee Simons insanely high ceiling, Greg Brown III playing in the G-League, and Jusuf Nurkic quietly making waves. Plus, JJ Redick’s comments about Lillard as a champion even without a ring, and Zion’s wild dunk and the unspoken rules in the NBA (are they reasonable?). The co-hosts also discuss the huge Drexler record that is about to get broken, and how that feels to a Drexler.

    1h 17m

  8. 12/08/2022

    Episode 6: Dame is back

    Dia and Adam are back again and they aren't the only ones! Damian Lillard finally returns to the Blazers starting lineup. Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant held it down while he was gone - so well in fact that they were both nominated for NBA Player of the Week! Adam and Dia let out a collective sigh of relief as the team comes down from a really tough schedule start, and they discuss Gary Payton II's imminent return and where he fits in on the team. The two offer some fun insight only they can - Adam talks about his time with the Celtics and Dia recounts some stories from this weekend in Portland shooting the team.

    49 min
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Hosted by writer/photographer Dia Miller, and professional basketball player/Blazers royalty Adam Drexler, "Shooting Hoops" offers fans a unique perspective on Portland Trail Blazers basketball

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  • Creator
    Shooting Hoops
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Shooting Hoops
  • Show Website
    Shooting Hoops