The NBA Show #031
The NBA Show #031 (MP3 - 10.4mb - 30min 19sec)
Here it is, the climax of the NBA season, The NBA Finals. And for the first time in 35 years both teams are in their first NBA Finals. Pat Riley rebuilt the Heat to get past the Detroit Pistons. The changes paid off. Now they have to face the new look Dallas Mavericks. Avery Johnson has molded the Mav’s in his feisty image. They play serious defense and they go strong to hole. After what has been the best NBA playoffs in nearly a decade this Heat – Mavericks match up is sure to be the perfect ending to a tremendous NBA season. The Sacramento Kings have a new coach. After 8 strong years with Rick Adelman who will be taking the reigns of one of the leagues most exciting teams? Plus, Adam tells us that there has been a Shawn Kemp sighting. Word is, Kemp has his sights set on an NBA comeback. Which team is giving the former Sonics superstar a look?
June 10th, 2006 at 1:59 pm
How freaking pathetic can you be?
You start talking Eastern Conference. Okay, cool. 10 minutes of that is fine. You then go on for six minutes talking Suns, you mention almost every Sun on the roster and their future with Amare Stoudamire (insightful comment at the 14 min mark “with the return of Stoudamire Phoenix can only get better” or something like that. DEEP.
So now you mention Dirk and don’t bring up the name of a single other Dallas player in less than two minutes talk re: the Mavericks. And then you don’t even know for sure that Dallas has home court.
You also didn’t know that the league did the Mavs a favor by giving Mbenga a 6 game susepnsion rather than a 5 game one. With a 5 game suspension a team cannot replace his spot on the roster. With a six game suspension you’re allowed to replace the spot (Josh Powell filled the spot).
I’ve listened to your broadcast for months. I deal with the pauses and lack of knowledge because I like hearing NBA talk that much, but I was really amazed that you’re talking NBA finals and you spend 16 minutes breaking down Miami, Detroit and Phoenix and then give the Mavs less than two minutes, mentioning one player (before the Mbenga talk later).
Pretty pathetic.
June 11th, 2006 at 4:46 am
ouch! that’s some harsh feedback john.
sometimes it’s hard to balance a full time job, family responsibilities, a life of our own, and still put in quality time researching and getting ready for a show. the long season has really started to burn us out, and I guess we mailed this one in.
I really appreciate the feedback, and we’ll work to bring our A game next time.
Sorry if we didn’t give your Mavs the love they deserve.
June 13th, 2006 at 3:05 pm
Hey guys,
You are doing a fine job with your personal commentaries on the NBA. I appreciate your comments, candid banter and entertainment you bring to this type of arena.
If I wanted the EPSN show or wanted to hear more of the offical NBA commentaries, I would tune into those shows. Hopefully those listeners can identify with the three of you that this is three buddies doing what they love to do….talking hoops.
Maybe we should all just pop a cold one, sit back, relax and enjoy the ride!
Cheers!
June 16th, 2006 at 1:33 pm
I am super excited about the finals, I hope the Mavs win game 5!
June 30th, 2006 at 4:23 pm
Hey guys, just wanted to thank you for giving me credit for the Mussleman hire in the show. I was glad that I came up with a good idea. Great show as always and I look forward to show #32.
July 30th, 2006 at 4:04 pm
Hey Dirk Fan, shame Mavs didn’t win. I had a look at your link and it totally cracked me up. Really like the Yao Ming family portrait, eheheh.
August 13th, 2006 at 2:25 pm
Hey, I’ was wondering what you guys think about the Trail Blazers this season! I now live in Portland, and have begun to follow them. They haven’t had such a good season last year (horrible), but this year could turn some heads. Jamal Maglorie (sorry spelling), Brandon Roy and Alderidge. They are looking pretty good,
also the Blazers started to go down hill right when Damon (Stoudamire) left the team. Damons a great player, he almost achived 3 triple doubles right before the end of the year, so I ask you: why did they get rid of him? He was clean (drugs), he worked hard, didn’t complain (to my knowing) and he was a great player.
Thanks guys, love the show - keep it up!
August 15th, 2006 at 3:43 am
Hi guys I’m really into the NBA myself and I like your show. The commentary is intelligent, and it’s funny in a witty, conservative way.
But let’s get some more shows.
We just a draft! I think maybe the draft class is so weak that you guys aren’t interested. At least you can talk about the Knicks, everyone can talk about the knicks right (balkman)? Or this basketball FIBA thing in Japan.
I just struggle during the off-season. Let’s get some more action!
Mike
September 13th, 2006 at 11:11 am
Ya guys.. podcast more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will you guys be back for the start of the next season… YA BETTER BE!
September 23rd, 2006 at 3:15 pm
Are you guys coming back for next season? (06-07)
if yes, then GREAT & AWESOME!!!