Around this time of the NBA playoffs, emotions start to pull through and boil over. Players, fans, coaches & refs all get upset when they lose and that’s when the feelings are on full display. This week I brought in my two partners Jarv (@Chet_Ohara) & Baylor (BaylorTheGreat) to break it all down with me. The OKC Thunder organization has an interesting summer ahead with it’s core players. We discuss all things OKC to start the show where Jarv & Baylor finally settle their Westbrook d...
May 01, 2018•1 hr 35 min
This week I’m joined by two of my good friends Damo & founder of the Simeon's House Organization Hakim Constantine (@professor_ock). Last week it got spicy, this week it’s exposure time. This is the time of year where we separate the boys from the men.We discuss the New York Knicks head coaching search, and go through week 2 of the NBA playoffs. The Blazers are pathetic, Lebron has playoff Lance in his head, Russ is not feeling Rubio, the 76ers are about that action & we still haven’t se...
Apr 24, 2018•1 hr 31 min
This week I'm joined by my west coast fam Baylor (@BaylorTheGreat). Host of the "BTG For President" & "Open Run With BTG" Podcast. It's NBA playoff time aka spicy season and we get you up caught up with all of the opening week action.I debut the new "On the lowest of keys" segment, & we give our takeaways from each playoff series. Definitely some usual Baylor UCLA bias, Draymond slander, which series are bum fights & more!As always rounding out the show, the “Crossover Segment”.Liste...
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 23 min
The NBA playoffs are right around the corner & it's about time. I'm riding solo this week as I'm telling you why the Houston Rockets will win the title this year, recap the season with things I've been impressed & disappointing with, & also handing out my season awards. Listen every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG:@Jusblaze513 Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: justinlee867@yahoo.com #AskAboveTheRim #AboveTheRimPodcastLearn more about your ad choices. V...
Apr 10, 2018•49 min
This week I'm joined by my NBA sparring partner Jarv (@Chet_Ohara) Host of The Gray Area Podcast. The NBA playoffs are right around the corner and we get it cracking early! We discuss the key injuries that could impact the postseason. Plus I debut the new Above The Rim pressure cooker scale. We go down the list on the most important stars of this upcoming postseason and we rank their pressure level to win this year. And we’re not holding back! As always rounding out the show, the “Crossover Segm...
Mar 27, 2018•19 min
Special shoutout to the Above The Rim family for listening & supporting the show for 50 episodes! I appreciate yall! This week I'm joined by friend of the show Damo. This episode we discuss:The injuries impacting the Warriors.Ty Lue's "health hiatus" from the Cavs.We go over some great 50 point games.Overseas or Nah Segment The Oklahoma City Thunder- The wildcard of the west Are the thunder the most disappointing team this year? Melo’s transition to the 3rd option this year.. How has he hand...
Mar 20, 2018•1 hr 23 min
This week I’m joined by my Chicago homie Big Dave (@BawlSports) from the BAWL! On Bulls Podcast. We dive into a multitude of topics this episode including:D.Rose signs with the Minnesota Bulls lol. Can he contribute?The current state of the Chicago Bulls. Which young talent has impressed us?We dive into an all MJ episode honoring the GOAT! We talk our favorite performances, reflect on his game, how his greatness would transfer in today's NBA, how would MJ deal with the twitter era & more!As ...
Mar 13, 2018•1 hr 24 min
This week I’m joined by the fellas Paul (@BIGPY3) & Pressure Harris (@Pr3ssur3harris) from the "Points Per Game" Podcast. We dive into a multitude of topics this episode including:Harden & Lebron's impressive plays.Disrespectful JR Smith out here throwing soup.Our most underappreciated stars in the league. We respond to the voicemail's left by the family on last week's HOF or Ring topic.As always rounding out the show, the “Crossover Segment”Listen every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Revi...
Mar 06, 2018•1 hr 19 min
This week I’m joined by J.Mack (@nononsenseshow) from the No Nonsense Show & the ADD Sports Podcast. We dive into a multitude of topics this episode including:Dirty Zaza Pachulia.The beginning of the end of Kawhi in San Antonio?Laker roundtable questions.Would you rather be a role/decent player with a championship ring? Or a Hall of Famer without a ring?As always rounding out the show, the “Crossover Segment”Listen every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513SEND IN THOSE...
Feb 27, 2018•1 hr 9 min
This week I'm joined by Christine Alexis (@christineeebean) from AfterBuzz Tv. Black Panther & All-Star weekend was in full effect and this episode we dive into a multitude of topics including:Our first impressions of Black Panther. Go See It!Takeaways from the all-star weekend festivities & events. What we both are looking forward to in the 2nd half of the season. A team we are concerned with & a team who may surprise this season. As always rounding out the show, the “Crossover Segm...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr
This week i'm joined by Brandon Scoop B Robinson (@ScoopB). Managing editor and columnist for Respect Magazine & also host of "Scoop B Radio".GM Lebron & the Cavs gave us a glorious trade deadline day and this episode we dive into a multitude of topics including: Kristaps Porzingis acl tear and what it means for NYC. What do these new Cavs additions bring to the table for this championship run?The tough road for Isaih Thomas and if he can resurrect his career in LA.Our All-Star Weekend P...
Feb 13, 2018•50 min
This week i'm joined by my west coast fam Baylor (@BaylorTheGreat). Host of the "BTG For President" & "Open Run With BTG" Podcast. Loyalty is at an all-time low in the NBA following the Blake Griffin trade. This episode we dive into a multitude of topics including: If players need to show loyalty anymore & how it's over in today's NBA.Greek Freak vs The Klaw... Who's more valuable? Is Draymond a hall of famer? Our differing views on how we value his game.A segment on who's more important...
Feb 06, 2018•1 hr 12 min
This week i'm joined by my Louisville fam Teddy D (@Teddy_D_). Host of 3 dope shows, “The Why Not Podcast, BAP Politics & also The Black Astronauts podcast."The NBA is all about speculation and this episode we dive into a multitude of topics including:Cavaliers Dysfunction, Blake Griffin to Detroit, J Kidd being fired and the decline of black coaches. We also discuss if the NBA has a "image problem"? In a hilarious section we give out our all-time goon teams!As always rounding out the show, ...
Jan 30, 2018•1 hr 3 min
This week I'm joined by Gabe (@AllDaySportTalk) from the "All Day Hoops Talk" podcast. This episode we dive into the college life as we talk all things NCAA. Should college athletes get paid? Are team execs hesitant to draft a foreign player #1 overall? We give our thoughts on the 1 & done rule, and our top college prospects. As always rounding out the show, the “Crossover Segment”Listen every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 Feedback Voicemail #: 908.718.1592 Emai...
Jan 16, 2018•58 min
This week i'm joined by my west coast fam Baylor (@BaylorTheGreat). Host of the "BTG For President" & "Open Run With BTG" Podcast. This week we going with the all-time theme discussing the best sports rivalries and sneakers! Who had the most intense rivalries? Which athlete had the best signature shoe? We rank our top 5 and discuss our favorite sneakers of all-time and more. As always rounding out the show, the “Crossover Segment”Listen every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! Twitter: @Ju...
Jan 09, 2018•1 hr 17 min
Join me this week, as i’m riding solo to open 2018!This episode I answer a few emails and questions from the Above The Rim family. Topics include the return of Isaiah Thomas, top trade assets, and if OKC is really a championship contender. Also, are you ready to put Warriors vs Cavs as a top 5 all-time rivalry? Listen every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 Feedback Voicemail #: 908.718.1592 Email: justinlee867@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Jan 02, 2018•39 min
This week i'm joined by Chris, (@BrothersLehman) from The Brothers Lehman Sports Happy Hour Podcast. This week we discuss the San Antonio Spurs, the returns of Tony Parker & Kawhi, and do the Spurs have enough to win the west? Who are the best backcourts in the NBA today? How about all-time? We rank our top 5. As always rounding out the show, the “Crossover Segment”Listen every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 Feedback Voicemail #: 908.718.1592 Email: justinlee867@...
Dec 05, 2017•59 min
This week i’m riding solo as i open the "Talk About It" voicemail line! I want to thank everyone who called in and left a VM. I appreciate the feedback and I answer all questions from the Above The Rim family! I also discuss the return of the point gawd CP3, and the sliding Clippers that he left behind. I thought the Clippers were better without Chris Paul? I guess they jumped the gun on that statement. Rounding out the show are listener shout-outs from the Above The Rim family! Listen every Tue...
Nov 21, 2017•51 min
This week I’m joined by my good friend and founder of the Simeon's House Organization Hakim Constantine. (@professor_ock) This new look Knicks team has NYC buzzing with their hot start to the season. This week’s topics include: How has Kristaps Porzingis taken his game to another level and improved this year? Was Melo holding him back? Can KP carry a team? Are you starting your franchise with KP, KAT, Giannis, or AD? Playoff bound Knicks? Our thoughts on the Nike NBA hoodies & the negative s...
Nov 14, 2017•1 hr 5 min
This week I'm joined by Ben Sudderth (@BS3Sports), host of the "BS3 Sports Show" out of Dallas, Texas. This week's topics include: Lavar the prophet? Scott Brooks has positive words about Lavar's parenting. What makes an effective leader in today's NBA? What traits must they have? Which players have the most pressure on them this season? As always rounding out the show, the infamous "Crossover Segment". Listen every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! #AboveTheRim Twitter: @jusblaze_513 Email: ...
Oct 31, 2017•56 min
This week I’m joined by Erika Fernandez (@CurlsAndSports), sports journalist for Black Sports Online & also Co-Host of “The Update Podcast”. Join us this episode as we recap NBA opening week! We discuss our early season takeaways including injuries, Lonzo Ball scrutiny, Cavs rotation issues, and OKC observations.As always rounding out the show, the infamous "Crossover Segment". Listen every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! #AboveTheRim Twitter: @jusblaze_513 Email: justinlee867@yahoo.com...
Oct 24, 2017•42 min
This week I’m joined by friend of the show Damo, as well as Dennis Evans (@DennisEvans24). Join us this episode as we get you ready for NBA opening week! We each give our bold predictions for the upcoming season, and discuss our picks for the NBA Season Awards.As always rounding out the show, the infamous "Crossover Segment". Listen every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! #AboveTheRim Twitter: @jusblaze_513 Email: justinlee867@yahoo.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Oct 17, 2017•59 min
This week I’m joined by Tim Thompkins (@RadioTimNBA) of the "Drive & Dish Podcast" and the "Suns Solar Panel Podcast" coming out of Jacksonville, Florida. Join us this episode as we discuss the following topics:What holds more value in the league, Elite Veteran Talent or Elite Young Talent?Does an "untouchable asset" still exist in today's NBA?We also discuss the young stars of the NBA and if they will progress or regress this season.As always rounding out the show, the infamous "Crossover S...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 9 min
This week I’m joined by Rory Mitchell, (@RoryEGN) host of "The Mitchell Report Unleashed" Podcast coming out of Ontario, Canada. Join us this episode as we preview & breakdown each team roster from the Northwest division. We also talk D-Wade to the Cavs & More! As always rounding out the show, the infamous "Crossover Segment". Listen on Itunes, & Stitcher every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! #AboveTheRim Twitter: @jusblaze_513 Email: justinlee867@yahoo.com Learn more about your...
Oct 03, 2017•1 hr 17 min
This week I’m joined by Ray Jarvis, (@Chet_Ohara) host of "The Gray Area". Join us this episode as we preview & breakdown each team roster from the Atlantic & Pacific division. We also talk NBA media day, Lame KD's twitter antics & More! As always rounding out the show, the infamous "Crossover Segment". Listen on Itunes, & Stitcher every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! #AboveTheRim Twitter: @jusblaze_513 Email: justinlee867@yahoo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Sep 26, 2017•1 hr 27 min
This week I’m joined once again by friend of the show Damo. Join us this episode as we get you ready for the start of the NBA season! We preview & breakdown each team roster from the Southwest & Central division giving out positives, concerns and predictions. We also talk IT's letter to the players tribune, HOF T-mac & more! As always rounding out the show, the infamous "Crossover Segment". Listen on Itunes, & Stitcher every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! #TrakhausTwitter: ...
Sep 12, 2017•1 hr 7 min
This week I’m joined once again by friend of the show Damo. Join us as we dissect the blockbuster Kyrie/IT trade. We discuss the pros & cons for both teams, if Kyrie is really an upgrade from Isaiah, Lebron’s future, & loyalty in sports. We also talk D-Wade, Hoodie Melo & more! As always rounding out the show, the infamous "Crossover Segment". Listen on Itunes, & Stitcher every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! Twitter: @jusblaze_513 Email: justinlee867@yahoo.com Learn more ab...
Aug 29, 2017•57 min
This week I’m joined by Chris Axmann, head of the Almighty Baller Radio Network (@AlmightyBallin). We discuss which players we feel are overrated in the league & our reasons why. We also have some Mavs & Dirk Nowitzi talk. As always rounding out the show, "The Crossover Segment". Listen on Itunes & Stitcher radio every Tuesday & almightyballer.com/above-the-rim. Twitter: @jusblaze_513 #trakhausLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 4 min
This week i'm riding solo as i give my take on all of the Kyrie Irving trade drama that has rocked the off-season. I discuss the Cavs front office dysfunction, if Lebron should be upset, & i review some of the Kyrie trade packages. Rounding out the show i give my take on how i feel about the whole fiasco and what happens next. Also, some JJ Redick & Ray Allen talk. Twitter: @jusblaze_513 Subscribe & leave a 5 Star Review!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2017•36 min
This week i'm joined by good friends Jarvis (@Chet_Ohara) & Baylor (@BaylorTheGreat). We dig into Laker Nation heavy this episode as we discuss the Laker's offseason grades, Lonzo's summer league, BBB taking the league by storm & if Lonzo is the most scrutinized rookie since Lebron. We also give our current Western Conference rankings after all of the moves. As always rounding out the show, "The Crossover Segment". Listen on Itunes, Stitcher every Tuesday & almightyballer.com/above-t...
Jul 18, 2017•1 hr 8 min
