Below The Hardwood

In episode 63, the guys wrap up the semi finals and discuss the East and West Conference Finals, the new set of playoff awards, LeBron's Twitter Q&A and more. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

The 2022 NBA Playoffs begin Saturday April 16th, so get prepared with a special crossover episode of The Open Run with Will Strickland and Below The Hardwood featuring Will Strickland and Ryan Henry.The gentlemen preview, breakdown and predict the first round of both the East and West NBA playoffs and review the Play In Tournament games thus far You can find Ryan Henry on NBA Podcast Below The Hardwood as well as;Twitter: @RAHenry Instagram: @RAHenry Find Will On These Rough Interweb Streets:Twitter: @W_Strickland1IG: WillStrickland1

In episode 61, the guys discuss the Heat's big blow up and the slap heard across the world; who would be Chris Rock and who is Will Smith between Butler and Haslem? Ask if Pascal Siakam is a top 10 player? What is the Boston Celtics ceiling? Did James Harden and Ben Simmons start a trend of forcing their way out? Why is Devin Booker getting no MVP love? Brooklyn's chances with Kyrie back full time? The March Madness Tourny and more. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 60, the guys are joined by comedian Pat-rick Ronan in this superhero themed edition of BTH. The guys name their superhero's and villains of the league, how bad the lakers season has been, give their MVP and reasons why, James Harden's NBA journey and if he deserves a little criticism, reasons why everyone hates the Utah Jazz, the Kevin Garnett retirement and why Paul Pierce ruins moments, name our NBA trios that resemble the NWO, Batman vs Spiderman, the best of the 50 point games and more. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 59, the guys are back to discuss the best and WORST of all star weekend, give their one word descriptions, provide solutions to fix the dunk contest, give their opposite of the top 75 players and name their Bottom 15 players, what All Star parties/events they would attend, Is KAT the best big shooting big man, MLB player Josh Donaldson's All Star comments, anime/cartoons and their NBA comparisons, which NBA All Stars would you like to see team up on a regular season team, ask if Daryl Morey got fleeced, who are the second half favorites to go on a big run, mvp odds and a whole lot more. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 58, the guys talk about the hottest teams and players in the league. Whose stocks are rising and who is falling. Ask who would you start your franchise with; Ja Morant or Luka Doncic? Play Start/Bench/Cut. Ask does Zion play a game this season or will he ever play for the Pelicans again? Debate if Miles Bridges' an all star? With the deadline coming up in a few weeks, they delve in to trades and rumors around the league, coaching hot seats; who is going to be fired, should Nets pay fines to allow Kyrie to play home games and more. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 57, the guys welcome in the new years by giving our favorite moments of 2021, delve in to the wave of 10 day contracts and replacement players taking over the league as the new variant of covid-19 ravages the league once again. Would you rather be an overseas star or an NBA benchwarmer, Klay and Kyrie are returning but which will impact their team more, ask is Fred VanVleet an All Star, give Dirk Nowitzki his flowers as the Mavs raise his number #41 to the rafters, debate whether it's time to believe in the Cavaliers, ask if it's okay that Kuzma dapped Mobley during game after his up and under layup and a whole lot more. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 56, the guys discuss who in the league is panicking but still is optimistic for better days. The scuffle between LeBron and Stewart, whether the Suns 16 win streak is worthy of more talk, John Wall wants back in, the issue with the Dallas Mavericks, the Staples center name change, who has the worst shooting form in NBA history, ask if DeMarcus Cousins is ring chasing, poll of the week: Donovan Mitchell or Devin Booker to lead your franchise and more @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 55, the guys talk discuss the players and teams that have reasonable and unreasonable doubt about their play thus far. Is it time to give DeMar Derozan some respect, the development of Lonzo Ball and the rising Bulls. The Phoenix Suns and Wizards hot streaks and whether these teams will remain at top of their respective conferences down the stretch, Kuzma strikes back at Cavaliers fans, Los Angeles Lakers doubting themselves, are the Dallas Mavericks fake 9-4, Ashley Nicole Moss asks on twitter if a Raptors twitter exists, Poll of the week: Is Andre Iguodala a Hall of Famer, guys play Buy or Sell and more.  @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 54, the guys get in the fight fever and discuss the some of the beefs in the league. Joined by Freddie Rivas of "Confederacy of Dunks Basketball Podcast to breakdwown the incident and aftermath of the Jokic/Morris scuffle, our favorite NBA enforcers, who would win a Over the top rope NBA Battle Royal, Dwight Howard's comments on being left off the NBA 75, Warriors ceiling and legitimacy, Sixers/Hawks struggles, give flowers to some active legends who could leave the game soon, Robert Sarver allegations, give you some Raptors news and the return and debut of Cap or No Cap  @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 53,  the guys talk about the early season struggles of some of the leagues best players and teams and whether panic buttons should be pushed. Draymond Green's take on the new shooting rules and how it's made the NBA more watchable, Lou Will's interview with Taylor Rooks, should there be loyalty between players and GM's, the Boston Celtics spiraling early and was Marcus Smart right to call out their two stars, Poll of the week: Peak Dwight Howard or Peak Anthony Davis, Scottie Pippen lashes out against MJ and The Last Dance, Scottie Barnes for ROTY and the Raptors rise. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 52, the season premiere, the guys give their OVER REACTIONS on NBA Tip-Off week. Who looks good, who looks down right awful, who has improved and even who is going to the NBA Finals after just 5 games of NBA season action. LaMelo or Lonzo; which Ball Brother is the best today, the guys play Buy or Sell on a list of teams, players and coaches and also debate who holds the title as best player in the world today. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

With a new season on the way, Will Strickland of the Open Run Podcast joins Below The Hardwood to preview the 2022 NBA Season. In this episode, they will run through the Pacific Division out of the Western Conference. They predict the winners, losers and surprises coming out of the division and provide their thoughts on each team ahead of the upcoming season. @RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@Willstrickland1 on Instagram& W_Strickland1 on Twitter@belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter

With a new season on the way, Will Strickland of the Open Run Podcast joins Below The Hardwood to preview the 2022 NBA Season. In this episode, they will run through the Northwest Division out of the Western Conference. They predict the winners, losers and surprises coming out of the division and provide their thoughts on each team ahead of the upcoming season. @RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@Willstrickland1 on Instagram& W_Strickland1 on Twitter@belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter

With a new season on the way, Will Strickland of the Open Run Podcast joins Below The Hardwood to preview the 2022 NBA Season. In this episode, they will run through the Southwest Division out of the Western Conference. They predict the winners, losers and surprises coming out of the division and provide their thoughts on each team ahead of the upcoming season. @RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@Willstrickland1 on Instagram& W_Strickland1 on Twitter@belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 51, the guys welcome back NBA Basketball as the preseason games have begun. They discuss the Raptors new, young, tall and athletic lineup, the GM survey results, ask if the Suns are in the wrong with delay in Ayton contract talks, the new Shooting rules, more from Vaccine-gate and why some NBA players are against promoting the shot, BTH Poll; Ingram or Anthony Edwards and more. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 50, the guys take a look at everything from an intriguing NBA media day. The big elephant in the room of unvaccinated players and whether they should be vaccinated in order to play. Kyle Lowry in a Heat jersey, Lakers looking DEEP, Zion Williamson and the Pelicans bumpy road and ask if Zion, Luka and Dame eventually leave the only franchises they've ever known,  which teams are promising, which players need a change of scenery and more. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 49, the guys return from a little offseason break to talk about the latest offseason news.  They discuss the latest in the Ben Simmons-Sixers saga, debate if Pascal Siakam can be the "guy" for the Raptors, debate if Carmelo Anthony getting a ring this late in his career matters for his legacy, discuss possible landing spots for John Wall, discuss what Kawhi and PG really thought about the Clippers new arena, whether an in-season tournament would be good for the NBA, goodbye to the legendary Marc Gasol, shoutout the 2021 HOF inductees Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh, Chris Webber and Ben Wallace plus a whole a lot more. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 48, the compadres enter NBA off season purgatory and discuss the latest offseason chatter in the world of Basketball.  They discuss the NBA 21-22 schedule release, ask if the reigning MVP Nikola Jokic missing from X-Mas day a big deal, the new Netflix documentary "Untold: Malice in the palace", the Draymond Green and Kevin Durant sit-down interview about their infamous in-game blowup, ask if the Nets/Lakers is the inevitable NBA Finals matchup and if the current players were rookies which team would win that showdown, which NBA players they think they can square up and fight and much more. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter

In episode 47, the compadres breakdown the hostility caused by a wild first week of NBA Free agency. Goran Dragic's interview that ignited Raptors fans vitriol and the apology shortly after, Ben Simmons ignoring the Sixers players/staff phone calls amidst constant trade speculation, NBA summer league debuts and how Scottie Barnes has changed Raptors fans perception, Suggs and Green impress, which team gave the worst of the big money contract extensions, which out of league players would you like to see return and more. @belowthehardwood Instagram & @BTHonNBA on Twitter@pressontheweb on Instagram & Twitter@RAHenry on Instagram & Twitter@alanshane on Instagram & @thealanshane on Twitter@livingmydexlife on Instagram & Twitter