Swish Factor NBA Podcast

In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we look ahead to what the upcoming summer could hold for the NBA and discuss the offseason.What did you think of the episode? Feel free to reach out to us on social media and let us know your thoughts!Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review!  Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless.  Sorta.0:38 - Where will DeMarcus Cousins end up?9:47 - Should anybody trade for DeMar Derozan?22:13 - Boston’s future33:41 - Who will sign IT?36:24 - Which tanking team will make the playoffs first? Which will win a finals first? Which will be stuck in mediocrity forever?42:03 - Should the Trailblazers trade McCollum?47:40 - How would the Cavs rebuild if LeBron leaves?55:19 - How would the Cavs have done if they didn’t trade Kyrie?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we break down one of the most talked-about NBA debates and give our takes on who we think the real GOAT is.What did you think of the episode? Feel free to reach out to us on social media and let us know your thoughts!Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review!  Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless.  Sorta.1:44 - MJ vs. LeBron playoff performances6:28 - MJ vs. LeBron total stats10:35 - MJ vs. LeBron accomplishments17:10 - What if MJ didn’t retire to play baseball?28:26 - MJ vs. LeBron teammates59:09 - Our final takesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we review the most interesting series of the first round of the NBA playoffs, break down key matchups, and give our predictions.NOTE: We have been having audio issues as of late, and in this episode we had them again. That is why some of the audio is missing. We still wanted to get this episode out and we hope to resolve it in the future. Thanks for sticking with us. - Marc & FrancoWhat did you think of the episode? Feel free to reach out to us on social media and let us know your thoughts!Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review!  Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless.  Sorta.:24 - Blazers vs. Pelicans7:36 - Cavs vs. Pacers14:40 - 76ers vs. Heat25:54 - Rockets vs. Timberwolves29:22 - Utah vs. OKC32:58 - Raptors vs. Wizards37:12 - Most likely to come out of the East and WestLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we break down the intense Western Conference playoff race and answer a few of your questions.What did you think of the episode? Feel free to reach out to us on social media and let us know your thoughts!Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review!  Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless.  Sorta.0:24 - Western Conference playoff race1:31 - Franco’s Western Conference playoff picture predictions4:48 - Marc’s Western Conference playoff picture predictions8:44 - Are the Blazers legit?12:27 Who would go #1 in the 2015 NBA draft re-draft?14:48 - Who is the best Magic player of all time?16:04 - Who will finish 2nd and 3rd in MVP voting?18:14 - Does Wiggins deserve to be a first or second option?21:49 - Who is the best ball player: Henny Jr., 11% Beasley, Flat Earth Kyrie, or 2 Girls Lou Will?23:41 - Why does everybody hate Ricky Rubio?25:23 - Who is the greatest Atlanta Hawk of all time?26:14 - Who would win a NBA Royal Rumble?27:55 - Thoughts on Trae Young?32:35 - Could LeBron dominate in the NFL?34:29 - What is the biggest basketball what if?37:12 - Greatest forgotten players in NBA history?39:58 - Is Steph Curry a top 5 scorer?41:30 - Who will be better in 5 years: John Wall or Bradley Beal?43:25 - Will Markelle Fultz make a comeback?44:58 - Which rookie will have the biggest impact in their rookie season?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we answer your very own questions sent in to us through social media, and cover topics from all around the Association (with some discussion of the JR Smith Soup Saga and attempts at Stephen A. Smith impressions).What did you think of the episode? Feel free to reach out to us on social media and let us know your thoughts!Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless. Sorta.0:16 - What kind of soup did JR throw at Cavs assistant coach?1:21 - Does Westbrook make his teammates worse?5:52 - What is happening with DRose?11:02 - Will tanking in the NBA ever end?12:10 - What does Andre Roberson’s season-ending injury mean for OKC14:18 - Can Harden have a better career than DWade?16:50 - How will OKC and Houston match up in the playoffs?19:21 - Is LeBron the most hated player in NBA history?21:19 - Are the Lakers finding themselves?23:35 - Stephen A. Smith impressions24:53 - What incident in NBA history has upset us the most?27:25 - Is Damian Lillard a top 3 point guard?30:14 - Is Tom Thibodeau the one to blame for his players’ injuries?33:46 - Are the Wizards better without John Wall?36:40 - Why has the NBA shifted away from post play to perimeter play?45:12 - Will the Brooklyn Nets ever be good again?46:28 - Were people quick to call Lonzo a bust?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we go over moves made by various teams at the trade deadline, from blockbuster deals to under-the-radar moves, and give our opinions on who fared the best and worst at the 2018 trade deadline.What did you think of the episode? Feel free to reach out to us on social media and let us know your thoughts!Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless. Sorta.0:20 - When we learned about the trades1:27 - Cavs trade deadline moves7:40 - Variance of 3 point shooting11:11 - Denver moves on from Mudiay14:03 - Magic ship Payton to the Suns21:11 - Bull’s moves before and at the deadline24:57 - Heat get DWade and more back31:50 - Detroit Pistons’ moves after the Blake Griffin trade33:39 - IT’s future with the Lakers37:09 - Grizzlies questionable deadline decisions43:47 - Celtics stand pat at the deadline46:00 - Lakers clear a whole lot of cap spaceLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we discuss the tensions brewing in the Cavs locker room and the best and worst contracts given out in 2017's free agency.What did you think of the episode? Feel free to reach out to us on social media and let us know your thoughts!Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless. Sorta.0:09 - Cavs locker room drama4:18 - Potential Cavs roster changes5:42 - Isaiah Thomas’ struggles16:22 - Cavs’ defensive struggles23:40 - Best contracts from 2017 free agency37:32 - Worst contracts from 2017 free agencyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we give our predictions for all of the All-NBA teams, giving you our selections for every spot from the All-NBA First Team to the All-Defensive Second Team. What did you think of the episode? Feel free to reach out to us on social media and let us know your thoughts!Franco:twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless. Sorta.1:26 - Franco’s All-NBA First Team1:49 - Marc’s All-NBA First Team4:02 - Marc’s All-NBA Second Team4:45 - Franco’s All-NBA Second Team6:13 - Franco’s All-NBA Third Team6:53 - Marc’s All-NBA Third Team11:32 - Franco’s All-Rookie First Team12:02 - Marc’s All-Rookie First Team12:27 - Franco’s All-Rookie Second Team13:18 - Marc’s All-Rookie Second Team14:01 - Rookie of the Year Predictions21:13 - A Kyrie Irving Instagram post30:32 - Franco’s All-Defensive First Team31:10 - Marc’s All-Defensive First Team36:21 - Marc’s All-Defensive Second Team39:51 - Franco’s All-Defensive Second Team47:49 - Shabazz Napier’s improvementsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we look through all the greatest plays and individual seasons in NBA history and give our picks for the greatest plays and seasons of all time as we cover everything from the greatest dunk to the greatest Finals MVP of all time.What did you think of the episode? Feel free to reach out to us on social media and let us know your thoughts!Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless. Sorta.1:01 - Greatest dunk of all time3:55 - Greatest clutch play of all time6:33 - Greatest block of all time9:32 - Greatest pass of all time12:30 - Greatest single game performance of all time17:45 - Greatest rookie of the year18:46 - Greatest defensive player of the year20:47 - Greatest MVP of all time21:58 - Greatest Finals MVP of all time28:34 - Greatest single game Finals performance of all timeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we each give our lists of the top 5 most surprising teams in the NBA season and detail what have been the keys to their success. We also somehow end up talking about the Ball family, so Big Baller Brand Nation, make sure you stay tuned until the very end.What did you think of the episode? Feel free to reach out to us on social media and let us know your thoughts!Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless. Sorta.0:10 - Top 5 most surprising teams0:47 - Franco’s most surprising team8:42 - Marc’s most surprising team20:20 - Thoughts on Kyle Lowry and Demar Derozan26:57 - How would prime Kobe perform in today’s NBA35:41 - LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball’s move to LithuaniaLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we both assemble our best 12 man rosters made up entirely of role players. We also give our thoughts on teams that have disappointed so far this season.Did you like this episode? Let us know what you think! Feel free to reach out to us on social media! Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review!  Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless.  Sorta.0:21 - Podcast schedule1:06 - NBA role player team1:31 - What is a role player?5:59 - Franco’s starting lineup8:43 - Marc’s starting lineup11:16 - Marc’s bench15:49 - Players that almost made the cut19:47 - Why can’t Marcus Smart shoot?21:01 - Dillon Brooks’ rookie season21:35 - Andre Iguodala’s season22:04 - Julius Randle’s improvements23:52 - Elfrid Payton’s place in the NBA33:39 - Franco’s most disappointing team49:43 - Marc’s most disappointing teamLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we redraft the lottery of the 2017 NBA Draft based on what we've seen out of the rookie class so far this season. We also dive into trade rumors surrounding DeAndre Jordan and the many possible trade destinations for the Clipper's big man. Let us know what you thought of this episode and of this series! Feel free to reach out to us on social media!Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review!  Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nonetheless.  Sorta.0:15  -NBA Redraft0:53 - Overall thoughts about the 2017 Draft1:31 - #1: Philadelphia 76ers 5:00 - #2: LA Lakers7:46 - #3: Boston Celtics9:07 - #4: Phoenix Suns12:24 - #5: Sacramento Kings14:28 - #6: Orlando Magic17:20 - #7: Chicago Bulls19:05 - #8: NY Knicks20:54 - #9: Dallas Mavericks23:05 - #10: Portland Trailblazers26:00 - #11: Charlotte Hornets28:01 - #12: Detroit Pistons31:08 - #13: Utah Jazz32:48 - #14: Miami Heat35:10 - 2017 NBA Redraft Recap41:24 - DeAndre Jordan trade rumorsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we finish off going through the positives that the last 15 teams in the NBA have shown this season.Let us know what you thought of this episode and of this series! Feel free to reach out to us on social media!Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review!  Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nonetheless.  Sorta.0:23 - Miami Heat3:30 - Milwaukee Bucks14:16 - Minnesota Timberwolves17:25 - New Orleans Pelicans19:33 - New York Knicks23:17 - Oklahoma City Thunder25:00 - Orlando Magic27:09 - Philadelphia 76ers30:11 - Phoenix Suns33:46 - Portland Trailblazers36:11 - Sacramento Kings39:23 - San Antonio Spurs41:01 - Toronto Raptors43:40 - Utah Jazz47:27 - Washington WizardsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the next two episodes of the Swish Factor podcast, we go through every team in the Association and talk about something positive they have shown so far in this NBA season. In this first episode of two, we go through the first 15 NBA teams. In the search for every team's best quality we leave no stone unturned, and we look at everything from good ball movement to goatees.Let us know what you thought of the episode and reach out to us on social media!Franco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiangIf you enjoyed this episode, leave a review!  Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless.  Sorta.1:20 - Atlanta Hawks2:51 - Boston Celtics 4:40 - Brooklyn Nets6:55 - Charlotte Hornets8:07 - Chicago Bulls10:43 - Cleveland Cavaliers12:26 - Dallas Mavericks14:00 - Denver Nuggets15:27 - Detroit Pistons18:21 - Golden State Warriors20:11 - Houston Rockets24:45 - Indiana Pacers29:59 - LA Clippers33:02 - LA Lakers37:29 - Memphis GrizzliesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Podcast is BACK!  I talk with Chris Axmaan of the Almighty Ballin' NBA Show about the Celtics win streak, the Cavs, and the Wizards.Check out the Almighty Baller Radio Network, which we have officially joined!  almightyballer.comLet us know what you thought of this episode! Reach out to us on social media!  Marc: twitter.com/marcdjiang  If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless. Sorta.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we talk about our first impressions from the first few nights of NBA action, react to players around the league, discover a mystery player, and much more. 0:00 - Gordon Hayward and Jeremy Lin injuries 3:57 - Where is Boston in the East now? 9:06 - Portland’s blow-out win over the Suns 14:12 - The Rockets and their 2-0 start 20:45 - Nick Young’s Warriors debut 23:28 - The Nets vs. Pacers recording-breaking game 26:48 - The Wizards’ victory over the 76ers 34:38 - The Pelicans loss to the Grizzlies 44:48 - Spurs defeat the new look T-Wolves 53:53 - OKC’s big 3 debut against the Knicks 1:01:17 - Takeaways from the Clippers vs. Lakers and Lonzo Ball’s debut 1:09:50 - The Hawk’s 1-0 start 11:13:28 - Dennis Smith Jr.’s impressive debut 1:15:00 - We predict the future  Let us know what you thought of this episode! Reach out to us on social media! Franco: twitter.com/franc0cean instagram.com/franc0cean Marc: twitter.com/marcdjiang If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review! Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless. Sorta.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(1:05) Who is the best player that will not be an All-Star this year? (3:22) What perennial all-Stars won’t make the cut this year? (4:11) What are the best and worst era of the NBA? (10:38) Are boneless wings chicken nuggets? (11:40) Should the NBA do top 16 teams in the playoffs? (16:15) Our thoughts on Kyle Kuzma (21:20) Who will be the face of the NBA in 5 years? 23:43: If KD gets injured, are the Warriors still the favorite in the Finals against any team? (27:20) If KD was injured in the 2017 Finals, would the Warriors still win? (29:14) Are the Clippers underrated and is Milos Teodosic a dark horse? (31:58) Is Brian Scalabrine still the greatest? (32:32) How long have you been an NBA fan? (34:44) Do you think Skal Labissiere could become an All-Star? (37:12) What is the best way to build a championship team: through the Draft, through trades, or through Free Agency? (40:41) Should the Grizzlies blow it up and rebuild? (44:20) Over-under: Rodney Hood averaging 19 PPG (45:13) Will DeMarcus Cousins be traded? (46:52) Our thoughts on Shabazz Napier. (49:33) Projecting the career of the top 5 picks in the 2017 draft. These questions came from our Instagram page @swishfactor Franco: twitter.com/franc0cean instagram.com/franc0cean Marc: twitter.com/marcdjiang If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review!  Preferably five-star, but even if you leave a one star, we love you nontheless.  Sorta.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IN THIS EPISODE: Dwyane Wade to the Cavs, the NBA Draft Lottery reform, the issue of players resting, potential format changes to the playoffs and MUCH more. Let us know what you thought of the episode! DM us at instagram.com/swishfactor Franco: twitter.com/franc0cean instagram.com/franc0cean Marc: twitter.com/marcdjiangLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the DEBUT episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we cover Carmelo's trade to OKC, KD's impact on the NBA, teams we like and teams we don't like, and more.   (0:35) - Intro (1:10) - Melo to OKC 4:42: What does Melo want in his career? (5:44): What does this mean for the Knicks? 14:50: What does this mean for OKC? (23:49): Did KD make the NBA better by going to GSW? (28:41): Which teams do we like and not like   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices