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Drive and Dish NBA Podcast

Drive and Dish NBA Podcast
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The Drive and Dish NBA Podcast hosted by Kevin Rafuse and Tim Tompkins with producer Justin Cousart. This isn't your average NBA pod; not only do you get the best in analysis, but you'll get it while feeling like your kicking back on your couch with the boys. Also, we're funny sometimes.
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Justin and Kevin talk about the WILD week for the NBA. They get int Daryl Morreys retweet that got it all started, and why it's gotten even crazier. The guys then get into Fantasy NBA drafts and players they think will be huge this year. The guys also get into Ballin/Fallin and Hot Takes From Reddit. 00:00-8:00 Intro08:00 - 20:00 china talk20:00 - 25:00 Ballin & Fallin (Female Bball & Zion/Trade Rumors & Bledsoe)25:00 - 41:00 - fantasy 41:00-End - hot takes endLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin is back from Dallas... with a potential Mavs fandom! Kevin has the guys ask 5 questions that they have going into the upcoming NBA Season. Justin Asks about playoff teams, will there be improved Jumpshots while Kevin asks if there are some coaches that might be in the hot seat and if we will see better performances from Trae Young or Luca! The two also get into the Drive and Dish Staples - Ballin and Falling + Hot Takes From NBA Reddit! 00:00 - 17:00 Intro (Talking about Dallas, Kansas Basketball & Warriors debate)17:00 - 36:00 First half of our NBA Season Questions36:00- 41:00 Ballin & Fallin 41:00 -56:00 NBA Season Questions Continued56:00-END Hot Takes From RedditLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a quick break, the guys are back with another episode of the Drive & Dish NBA podcast. Justin (@JustinContheAir) is off this week but Kevin (@rafusetolose) is joined by Chris Crawford (@ESPN580CC) from ESPN 580 Orlando to recap NBA media day. The guys take an overall look at the state of the league and discuss how this year there's a lack of bad teams compared to years past. Kevin talks his surprise that Josh Jackson is starting off the year in the G-League and what's gone wrong for him since Phoenix. Chris and Kevin debate the Warriors playoff chances after they confirm Klay Thompson will be out until the All-Star Break. Kevin asks Chris is James Harden's 1 legged 3 pointer is a good shot, and if Markelle Fultz shot is truly back. All that plus, Shaq vs. Dame rap beef, the Bucks are fined for saying they'll pay Giannis and Jimmy Butler waking up at 3:30 AM. Download and subscribe on iTunes, Sticher, Google Play & Spotify and watch the podcast on YouTube!(0:00-0:50) Intro(1:30-5:10) State of the league, lack of bad teams(5:10-8:45) Josh Jackson starting in the G-League(8:45-11:35) Klay Thompson confirmed out until the All-Star break(11:35-13:45) James Harden 1 legged 3 pointer talk(13:45-16:20) Paul George not playing until November(16:20-18:30) James Johnson not meeting Heat conditioning requirements, Jimmy Butler waking up at 3:30(18:30-23:15) Markelle Fultz shot video(23:15-25:40) Bucks fined by NBA for saying they'll give Giannis the Super Max(25:40-30:27) Shaq vs. Dame rap beef/Shaq MVP talkLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin and Kevin jump on the podcast to talk about the three new rule changes coming to the NBA. First, they talk about the "Tampering" rule changes and debate if the new fines and rule will actually work, and how do you feel about Adam silver being able to TAKE PHONES FROM PLAYERS? They then get into the fact that the NBA tried to clear up the "Traveling" definition for fans and referees by defining the word "Gathering..." did it help? Last, the new rule that teams must submit their game lineups 30 minutes before the game (it was 10)... how obvious is this a move for people who bet on games like Justin? The guys hit the Drive and Dish segments Ballin and Fallin and Hot takes from Reddit! They end the show with a 2020 season bet where Justin picks 4 teams and Kevin takes the field... whos side of the bet are you on?00:00-9:50 - Intro Area 51 jokes!10:00-26:00 - New NBA rules, Tampering, Traveling & Betting26:00-31:00 Ballin & Fallin31:00-44:00 - Justin's 4 teams VS Field Bet for the 2020 season44:00-END - Hot Takes From RedditLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin and Kevin talk about Team USA not getting 1st place... BUT & 7TH in the FIBA World Cup... Is Kobe right to say the USA is no longer a lock to win it all? The guys also check out Sports Illustrated's Top 100 NBA players for 2020... Should Giannis be #1? is Wiggens really #100? They will debate and hope to come to a resolution. The guys also hit the Drive and Dish specials, Ballin/Fallin and Hot Takes From Reddit. 00:00 - 11:26: Intro & Player Likeness12:00 - 22:00 - Team USA talk22:00- 30:00 - Ballin and Fallin30:00-45:00 SI Top 100!45:00-End - Hot takes from RedditLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin and Kevin continue their "Sales" pitch segment for the teams in the East! Listen along and see if they can sell you on a new tea in the east. The guys also talk about the new Nene contract and Dwight Howard looking TOTALLY different on social media. 00:00 - 11:30 - Hurricane Recap and intro12:00 - 30:00 - Dwight Howard, Nene, and Boi Boi Contract. 30:00 - 37:00 - Hot Takes From Reddit37:00 - END - Sell Me On The EastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin (@rafusetolose) are back again with their yearly hurricane episode. The guys talk Hurricane Dorian's arrival & how they are preparing. After that, the pair talk Caris LeVert's contract extension with Brooklyn. How high is their ceiling for the future with their core locked in thru 2020? Plus Wilson Chandler gets suspended 25 games. Kevin also tries to sell Justin on having a fake, second Western Conference team to root for this season. We break down reasons to root for all 15 West teams as Justin mulls his options. All that plus Who's Ballin Who's Fallin. Subscribe & leave us a review on iTunes!00:00-11:20 - Intro show & Hurricane Dorian talk11:30-24:00 - Nets talk, Wilson Chandler & Carmelo24:30 - 31:00 - Ballin and Fallin for the week31:00 - End - Sell me on the Westcoast teams!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin and Justin talk about Demarcus Cousins and his latest injury and if they think he'll have to retire. They also debate the latest addition to the Lakers team Dwight Howard. They debate if he was the best option for the team. The guys then get into Ballin & Fallin where they talk about Team NBA! Last, they debate the Overrated and Underrated teams in the NBA! 00:00-12:00 - Intro (Andrew Luck Debate) 12:00-22:00 - Cousins/Lakers & Dwight Howard Talk 22:00- 30:00 Ballin/Fallin 30:00 - 45:00 Over/Underrated NBA teams. 45:00-END - Hot Takes From Reddit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin and Kevin are back after taking a few days off... before getting into the NBA talk, the guys find themselves debating about food and hot sauce. They reflect on the NBA schedule being released and give their opinions on what they think should be changed and what the NBA did a good job of scheduling. Last, They do their Hot takes from Reddit where Justin brings up Tacko Fall and Lebron, and Kevin brings up Serge Ibaka.00:00 - 10:00 - Intro about food & Hot Sause10:00 - 30:00 - NBA Schedule talk and debate30:00 - END - Hot Takes From Reddit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA podcast, Kevin (@rafusetolose) is joined by Sam B. Albuquerque (@SamBAlbuquerque) from ESPN 580 Orlando as Justin is off at his 800th wedding of the year. We're not kidding. The guys talk a double dose of veteran returns, as Vince Carter says he'll play one more season with Atlanta, and Udonis Haslem returns to the Heat. The guys talk their overall legacies. After that, Kevin & Sam dive into your mailbag questions. What are De'Aaron Fox & OG Anunoby's chances of winning Most Improved Player? Are the Heat a lock to make the playoffs? Plus Anthony Davis' MVP chances, Carmelo's Anthony's future & a fashion discussion to end the pod. Download & subscribe on iTunes & Spotify!0:00-3:00: Intro, Justin's at another wedding3:00-11:20: Vince Carter & Udonis Haslem return11:20-14:55: De'Aaron Fox MIP chances14:55-17:50: OG Anunoby ceiling17:50-21:35: Anthony Davis MVP & DPOY chances21:35-39:50: Miami Heat playoff chances & Sixers vs. Bucks matchup39:50-44:50: Carmelo Anthony future discussion44:50-end: Our favorite clothing brandsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin (JustinContheAir) & Kevin (@rafusetolose) are back to it with a midweek episode of the Drive and Dish NBA podcast. The guys first talk David Griffin's interview and the pressure of playing/coaching with Lebron James. The guys also break down the full slate of NBA Christmas games. Why Kevin is happy Toronto is finally getting some love, and who Justin thinks got robbed in the Western Conference. Which matchups will be the best? Plus the guys end with some Who's Ballin Who's Fallin. Download & rate the podcast on iTunes & Spotify!00:00 -10:00 General NBA and Intro chat10:00 - 30:00 - Xmas GAMES30:00 - END - Ball & FallinLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin chats with, International Basketball Coach, Donte Hill! The two talk about how he got into basketball with the Jacksonville Giants. How that lead to his overseas coaching in Japan and Vietnam & Some of the NBA players he trains! They talk about the book that he published, Contagious Leadership, and how you can implement them into and teamworking environment. They talk about teaching the game of basketball in another country and how they can interpret NBA basketball. They get into some NBA topics and ask how Westbrook and Harden can work together. Justin asks Donte about his time training Ben Simmons and Lebron James. They talk about Ben working on a Jumper and how you go about "developing" something in your Basketball game. Donte gives his opinion on Carmelo Anthony and if he should/will get another shot in the NBA. Be sure to follow Donte on Instagram - Follow Here00-10:00 How Donte Got Started & Westbrook/Harden 10:00-17:00 - Why the NBA went back to a Duos league17:00-25:00 - Developing in the NBA, How Ben Simmons can get a Jump Shot25:00-35:00 - Basketball around the world.35:00-40:00 - Talk about his book "Contagious Leadership"40:00- End - Rapid-fire NBA topics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sometimes in life, you just need to shoot your shot. Kevin (@rafusetolose) & Justin (@JustinContheAir) are joined this week by Andy Caudill (@AndrewCMichaels) after he won a bet to come on the show. Listen to find out which two hot takes he nails last season. After that, we put a final recap on a crazy NBA free agency period. Why Kyle Korver signing with the Bucks broke Justin's heart, plus why Andy is high on Indiana like Kevin is. We also sprinkle in some talk on the Cavaliers & what they need to do with Kevin Love. Andy tells you whether they should trade him or not. The guys also do Who's Ballin, Who's Fallin, debate some Vegas win totals & discuss breakfast foods on this week's Hot Takes from Reddit. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify & Google Play & check out the Lineups podcast network.00:00 - 7:00 Intro7:00 - 28:00 - Off-Season NBA talk, Rockets & Westbrook28:20 - 57:00 - Ballin/Fallin & Vegas Over Unders57:00 - END - Hot TakesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, Justin (@JustinContheAir) is at his 700th wedding of the year, so Kevin (@rafusetolose) is joined by guest hosts Nick Gryniewicz (@ESPN580Nick) & Louis Axen (@LouisArtisan). The guys talk Chris Paul trade talks stalling. How much does the Supermax play an effect on where he'll end up? What are the chances of him finishing the season on Oklahoma City, and which team's are actually interested? We'll make our case for Miami & others. Kevin talks the Ben Simmons extension and why this is a no brainer despite any shooting concerns. Nick & Louis talk their actual real hopes for Markelle Fultz & the Magic. What do they realistically expect, and how would it change the outlook for this team? Plus JR Smith destinations, just how good will Indy & Boston be next season and more NBA jam duo talk. Subscribe & rate us on iTunes & watch the podcast on Youtube.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin & Kevin are back again this episode picking up where they left off with the Western Conference. Before the hoops, however, the guys talk the Area 51 memes and the plan to storm it. What could go wrong right? After that, the guys talk yet another NBA bomb drop, with Russell Westbrook getting traded to the Rockets. What does it mean for Houston's overall ceiling, and how does the new look Western conference stack up. Then, of course, the next natural question, what happens to Chris Paul? Kevin & Justin toss around a couple of destinations that he could go to now with OKC in full rebuild. The guys also talk about the new look Eastern conference and who could be the biggest surprises this year. Is it a two-team race? Plus Hot Takes from Reddit & a discussion post-Westbrook trade about players that have the chance of playing for one team their whole career. Subscribe and rate us on iTunes & watch the Drive and Dish NBA podcast on Youtube.0:00 - 9:00 Intro 10:00 - 22:00 - Westbrook/Harden/Rockets22:00-27:00 Duos in the NBA! 28:00- 36:00 - Eastern Confrence37:00 - 41:00 Kawhi vs Lakers 41:00 - Will NBA Players Ever Stay ON Their draft team?51:00 - END Hot Takes!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the Drive & Dish NBA podcast, Kevin (@rafusetolose) & Justin (@JustinCOntheAir) talk Kevin's vacation to Ireland & how the time difference helped with the Kawhi Leonard & Paul George news plus we discuss a couple of movies. The guys break down the overall state of the Western conference following an insane free agency period. How did the Clippers pull off the Paul George mode, and why it means Oklahoma City should go into a full rebuild. We also talk about how Kawhi held free agency in limbo until then, and how the Lakers bounced back from not being able to land him. Kevin & Justin also debate other Western conference contenders including Utah, Denver, Portland & Houston, and discuss non-playoff teams from last year could make a run. The guys end the show with Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, and a quick look at Nikola Mirotic returning to Europe. Subscribe & leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify & Google Play!0:00 - 10:00 - Intro banter10 - 30 - Kawhi & PG13 Move20- 30 - Lakers & Boogie + Dwight Howard30-40 - The Rockets, Tacko Fall & The Nuggets40-50 - Memphis Moves, Suns & What will the west look like?50 - 1:00 - Ballin & Fallin + last thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevin is out so Justin brings on Marcel Robinson to talk about the latest NBA Free agent moves, while everyone waits on Kawhi's decision. The guys talk about the NY Knicks missing out on a chance to turn the team around, but Knicks have agreed to a three-year deal with Julius Randle. Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving going to Brooklyn and what that means for the team. Plus, Deandre Jordan joins them too. Will the Warriors keep D'Angelo Russell, or will they trade him to another team? Jimmy Butler heads to Miami is this good for Philly... and where will Miami be next year? Justin asks why some people might not be happy with Ricky Rubio in Pheonix and was Terry Rozier's contract the worst one this free agency? TIME:0:00 -5:00 Kawhi talk5:00 - 15:00 Knicks/Nets talk15:00 - 20:00 Warriors 20:00 - 27:00 - Jimmy Butler 27:00 - 31:00 - Cousins31:00 -END - Terry & Rubio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin and Kevin FINALLY get into some of the offseason topics, they finally get into the Anthony Davis Trade and what they think it means for the Lakers/Pelicans (especially now with the draft being over). They then get into some of the big NBA free agents. So come hang out with the guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Kevin is joined by Cole Zwicker (@colezwicker), writer/co-founder of The Stepien, to recap the 2019 NBA draft. Who were the big winners and losers, what makes Zion Williamson so special, plus second-round sleepers & which 2018 prospects are ready to make this biggest jump next season? Listen & leave us a review on iTunes!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin and Kevin breakdown game 6 of the NBA finals! Toronto AKA the NBA Champions! They talk about Klay Thompson's injury, Woj Bombs during the celebration, and the Refs calling a foul with .9 to play.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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