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The Backyard Basketball Podcast
The Backyard Basketball Podcast
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Backyard Basketball is a podcast hosted by Kristian Stec & Braydon Dowler-Coltman. Join them each week as they breakdown the latest news and rumours from the NBA and the basketball world!
New episodes available every Wednesday!
New episodes available every Wednesday!
36 Episodes
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This week the guys are back. Braydon shares his experience at the Lakers vs Mavs game. The NBA trade deadline approaches. The guys throw out some potential game-changing trade scenarios. And antics? Do the Memphis Grizzlies have too many antics?
This week the guys preview the Christmas Day games. The Jokic vs Embid for MVP conversation continues. And much much more...
This week the guys lay out the landscape heading into the holiday stretch. Zion is healthy and dominating. Can Lillard and Sharpe keep the Blazers in contention? Will the Raps be a buyer or seller? And Kris confirms Tatum will win MVP.
This week, the guy's discuss the impact of Shai Gilgeous-Alaxander and OG Annunoby's stellar defense. Is this a flash in the pan start for the Portland Trailblazers? What would an Olympic team look like for Canada? And Ben Simmons? Enjoy!
The team discusses Kyrie Irving and the dysfunctional Nets organization, plus highlights from this week of basketball. (We did not know about the Kyrie suspension at the recording of this podcast.)
After one week in the books, the guys look to make some overreactions amongst the league. Is the Lakers season already over? Is Utah the best team? Are we ready for the Damian Lillard comeback? Plus awards predictions.
The guys are back and they make over/under predictions for all 30 teams. Is this the year Denver wins it all? Will Dallas or New Orleans have more wins this season? Can the Nets be trusted? And the guys make 6 picks in a new points game, for the season. ENJOY!
This episode the guys cover the top 15 picks of the 2022 NBA Draft, and break down other notable selections from each round. The Toronto Raptors added a rim protecting big from Cameroon with a 9'9" wingspan. And what in tarnation are the New York Knicks doing?
This week the guys revisit the NBA Finals. Condolences to Kristian and his Boston Celtics. Has Steph Curry cemented his legacy as a top 5 player of all time? What do the Celtics need to do to make it back to the Finals? And did Draymond deserve the vitriol he received?
This week the guys are back with their run down of the NBA playoffs. The Phoenix Suns have been bounced by Luka Doncic and company. The Boston Celtics are to take revenge on the Miami Heat, in a rematch of the 2020 Conference Finals. Do the Golden State Warriors have what it takes to capture their 4th title? And a BIG congrats to this year's MVP, Nikola Jokic.
This week the guys congratulate Marcus Smart on winning Defensive Player of the Year. Can Kyrie tune out the noise in Boston? Can the Toronto Raptors make things interesting against the 76ers? And have the New Orleans Pelicans found the right personnel for success?
This week the guys preview the NBA Playoffs play-in tournament. The Lakers finally clear Luol Deng's contract. Is Anthony Davis overrated? And final predictions for season awards are handed out.
This week the guys get into the eastern conference leading Boston Celtics. Are the Raptors good enough to stay out of the play-in tournament? And Final Four predictions are made for the men's and women's NCAA March Madness tournament
This week's episode the guys bust out the brackets and talk about upsets and surprises from March Madness heading into the sweet sixteen. They also review their over/under picks with 12 games left in the NBA schedule.
This week the guys give their reactions to the trade deadline. The end of the Ben Simmons saga. Who won the big trades? Is the writing on the wall for Damian Lillard's eventual exit from the Rose city? And could we see a franchise on the move in the not so distant future?
This week the guys welcome special guest Oscar Derkx to the show. They focus on the Toronto Raptors success, and why Fred Van Vleet deserves to be an NBA All Star. And bold bets are made in anticipation for the NBA trade deadline.
This week the guys look into James Harden's free agency options. How rapidly is Ben Simmons' trade value diminishing? Are there answers to the Lakers slide? And a new Rising Stars format could open the doors to a new in season tournament option for the NBA.
Happy New Year! This week the guys welcome back the trigger happy splash brother, Klay Thompson. Good BBQ comes from Memphis, and so does Ja Morant. And is Demar Derozan making a case for MVP?
This episode is a special holiday wish list. Kristian & Braydon share their biggest wishes for the rest of the NBA season. Happy Holidays!
This week the guys shout out the greatest shooter of all time, as Steph Curry surpasses the great Ray Allen for most 3 pointers made in NBA history. Will we see a return to the court for Kyrie Irving? What happens as Covid claims two games from the Bulls? And will Zion ever play again?



