Nothing But Respect

We are joined by your favorite musician's favorite ball knower, Will Anderson of Hotline TNT. We talk about the origin of his NBA zine Ass'n Up, why artists don't like the Thunder, his personal issue with the people of Oklahoma City, growing up a Wolves fan, the Hawks' Magic City situation, hooping at the Ridgewood YMCA, and thoughtful internet usage. LINKSFollow Hotline TNT on IGCheck out their website for all things Hotline TNT. You can purchase Ass'n Up there!Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Will Menaker of the great Chapo Trap House podcast to talk about the pressure this Knicks team is under, the specter of New Jersey, Mike Brown vs Thibs, the 90s knicks, comparisons between politics and sports, and the NBA's precarious position as a 'progressive' league.LINKSFollow Will on Twitter, IGFollow Chapo Trap House on Twitter Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyP.S.: Check out the new merch from former NBR guest Maya Goldberg-Safir's ROUGH NOTES newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by basketball analyst, comms consultant, and Neemias Queta super fan Ricardo Brito Reis to talk about the recent groundswell of news around the NBA's plans to expand into Europe in some capacity. We talk to Ricardo about the passion for basketball in some European cities, what might get lost with this expansion, and some of the sporstwashing at play. We also talk about Neemias Queta, the pride of Portugal.LINKSRicardo recently wrote a piece for Katie Heindl's excellent substack Basketball Feelings, about the NBA's plan to expand into EuropeThe Athletic's Joe Vardon has done some great reporting on the possible expansionPatrick on Neemias Queta's journey to the NBALinksKatie's Substack Basketball FeelingsFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by our lawyer Ock Sportello and Sam Sheehan of the You Know Ball Podcast to talk imagined tanking discourse, harry's spelling woes, clavicular being from Hoboken, Clippers (which, to be clear, is different from "The Clippers), and Jeffrey Epstein's sports blog.LinksSam's great piece on tanking discourseMinh Tran's piece on Clavicular and ClippingHarry reviewing Rich Paul's PodcastAll Things You Know Ball PodcastOck's blog Never HungoverFollow Sam on TwitterFollow Ock on TwitterFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by journalist Eamon Whalen to comb through the confusing story of Kevin Durant's alleged Twitter burner activity. We also discuss Eamon's reporting on the story of Nathan Seabrook, how America's right wing imagines Minnesota, and what we think leads to these moments of NBA activism. We also talk about if the Wolves can win it all.LinksEamon's piece: How a Mercenary Became a Minneapolis Mall CopThe original KDF threadFollow Eamon on Twitter, IG, SubstackFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harry and Patrick discuss Giannis' strange Kalshi partnership and what it says about prediction markets in sports. Then they talk about the new look cavs, the end of the kuminga era, and who the Clavicular of the NBA is.LinksPatrick on James Harden's Trade Demand NY Times on Prediction Markets vs Sports Books Harry's new Pod ClassKatie Heindl on Kalshi and GiannisSam Kriss on ClavicularFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We kick off today's episode with a tribute to Dan McQuade, who tragically died last week after a battle with cancer. Then North Carolina native  Jacob Rosenberg gives us some context for the Hornets' recent success, debuts some theories about LaMelo Ball's Post-Pastiche play, and explains why he thinks the Hornets are an unambiguous success this year. We also discuss Steph Curry's mother's interest in Judaism. Editors Note: Harry erroneously referred to 21 Savages idea for a new city as "Opp City". 21 Savages' actual name for the city is "Crash Out City."LINKSDan McQuade tribute at 76rs gameFollow Jacob on Twitter, IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow our new IG!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector's own Samer Kalaf to discuss the saga of the highly influential (for better or for worse) Instagram page HOUSE OF HIGHLIGHTS. Along the way we talk about advertising brain drain, the victory of marketing speak over prose, copaganda, emoji choices, cynical marketing, being too tuff, and much more.LINKSSamer's Highlights for Children storyEsquire profile of Omar RajaNew ModelsFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Samer on Twitter, BlueskyFollow our new nothing but respect InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by author Jeremy Gordon to talk about his excellent novel SEE FRINEDSHIP, Jordan era supremacy, Rich Paul's podcasting venture, and why the better team always wins. LINKS:Follow Jeremy on Twitter, IGPurchase See FriendshipPatrick and Jeremy's interview about See FriendshipFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by author and creator of TrueHoop, Henry Abbott, to talk injuries, electromagnetic fields, Trae Young, and the true value of a point guard. We also propose some Big Idea rule changes like abolishing the draft, and putting a key in the corner.LINKSOur previous episode with Henry Purchase Henry's book BalisticPatrick on Trae YoungHenry on Trae YoungNiners Electromagnetic Field TheoryFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Henry on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by actor, writer, comedian Devon Walker to talk bad NBA jersey numbers, on-court sartorial decisions, Aaron Gordon's diss track about Dwayne Wade giving him a 9/10 on in the dunk contest, and MUCH MORELINKSFollow Devon on IGListen to My Favorite Lyrics, follow the pod on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Eddie Averill AKA @Realhoopermovie to discuss Sports, Movies, and Sports Movies! We talk about his experience as the admin of the legendary @nbafilmtweets account, why basketball players make good film critics, and how athletes are the new movie stars. Then we talk about Marty Supreme (SPOILERS START AT ROUGHLY: 23:28 UNTIL ROUGHLY: 01:00:30 ) and finally we hear what it was like being a lakers fan when they got luka.LINKS@nbafilmtweetsSam Bodrojan's Marty Supreme review for LARBA video Essay Eddie made about sports moviesFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Eddie on Twitter, read Vintage Violence, listen to Extended ClipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to do a little Midwest NBA check-in. We talk about the Pistons’ social media team, Caris LeVert, and the Bucks’ predicament with Giannis. Maitreyi gives us an update on the labor negotiations between the WNBA and the WNBPA and on trying to decipher the signal from the noise.LINKSPatrick about Giannis Trade Talks Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Maitreyi on BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Tom Krell (How To Dress Well) to break down the excellent Spurs vs Thunder game, Evil Wemby, Cam Johnson's slow start, Jokic, Negentropic hoopers, plasticity bucket getting, Jamal Murray's IG costing him millions, and much more!LINKSFollow How To Dress Well on Twitter, IGListen to The Hellp's new albumFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the 5th annual SHAMSYS!!!! AKA the Shams Charania Award For Excellence In Divulging Of Information Through Syntax Comprehended By Many.Every year Defector hosts a livestream where Defector staff members Patrick, Samer and Giri break down the year's nominees. This year Harry joined the Shamsy committee and we are running the livestream on the NBR feed. If you want to WATCH the Shamsys stream, you can find it on twitch here or on youtube hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by sports media legend defector, Ray Ratto, to discuss the world of NBA Refereeing. Ray walks us through how NBA refereeing has changed, the impact of Darell Garretson, and how refs used to have personalities. We also discuss the legacy of Tim Donaghy, and how Wilt Chamberlain was actually really, truly, actually a bucket.LINKSFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Ray on TwitterCheck out the NBA Refs' personalitiesNBR HOF Guest Owen Phillips Ref DatabaseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lots of MEIDA talk this week. First, we discuss a strange hole in the NBA media apparatus, then we discuss the rise of the SportsCenter-style tech show TBPN. Finally, we play a game of My Business or None of My Business.LINKS:Great profile on TBPN by Mike IsaacAnother great TBPN profile by Julia HornsteinThe TBPN Media MapFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Sam Sheehan and @TrillBroDude of the excellent You Know Ball podcast for a special Home and Home series this week. Patrick and Harry will be on an episode of YKB this week, coming out Tuesday night. On THIS episode, we discuss Luka Garza's dad, the Pelicans being broke, and the VJ Edgecomb experience. Then we talk about some of the cool teams this year, including the Rockets, Pistons, Hawks (with no Trae Young), and the Kings (JK).LINKSONLY IF YOU GET CAUGHT EPISODE 3 OUT NOW!Noa Dalzell's Feature on Luka GarzaSFGate investigation on Frank GrazaFollow Trill on TwitterFollow Sam on TwitterSubscribe to YKBFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by blogger extraordinaire Ock Sportello to talk Nico Harrison, Cam Thomas, Cooper Flag propping up the economy, possible false flag operations, Nets nihilism, and MUCH MOREP.S. As we mentioned in the intro, any rating, reviewing, sending to friends who may dig the pod, etc. is so helpful and really helps the show grow!LINKSPatrick's recent piece about the KingsOck's Nets Season Preview PieceFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Ock Sportello on Twitter, Subscribe to Ock's blog Never HungoverSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by NBC's Rohan Nadkarni to discuss some early-season trends. Included are: NBR's official Deep State nominee Noah LaRoche, this disappointing #Pelicans start, the Thunder's dominance, Ketamine Kuminga, and sandwhiches in ChicagoLINKSFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Rohan on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.