THE NBA PLAYOFFS HAVE BEGUN! Jus is rolling solo to give you a mega playoff preview! Discussed this ep: -Kyrie & Luka eliminated from the playoffs... EMBARRASSING -Rudy Gobert making dumb decisions -NBA play-in tourney thoughts.. -Breaking down each playoff series discussing what he's watching out for, x-factors & predictions. -Suns vs Clippers (12:20) -Warriors vs Kings (19:35) -Grizzlies vs Lakers (25:50) -Nuggets vs 8th seed (29:40) -Knicks vs Cavs (32:05) -76ers vs Nets (36:15) -Celt...
Apr 13, 2023•47 min
The regular season is over & it's time for Jus to give the ATR season awards! All-NBA & individual awards were extremely tough this year but we had to get it done.. Let us know in the comments which one's you agree or disagree with! Who's on your All-NBA team? Who won your awards ballot? Playoff preview EP coming soon... Tune in & drop that 5 star review! To support the show, purchase merch here: http://bit.ly/atrmerch Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above ...
Apr 11, 2023•10 min
This episode Jus is joined by Coach David Thorpe (@Coachthorpe). Co-host of "TrueHoop Tv" & author of "Basketball is Jazz: Stories and Lessons From a Basketball Lifer". The fellas have an in-depth convo on a multitude of topics including: -Kyrie Irving's future in Dallas. Is it over if the Mavs don't make the playoffs? -Discussing the new CBA agreement. Is the 65 game minimum enough? In- season tourney? -In the year of "parity", is there actually a favorite? -More important factor this playo...
Apr 05, 2023•56 min
EPISODE 200! Thank you all for rocking with ATR for 200 episodes! Jus is rolling solo this episode discussing: -Ja Morant has returned. But who's REALLY the key for a Memphis Grizzlies run. -Kevin Durant returns for the Phoenix Suns, but there is one major concern about the team. -Jus is filling out his Sacramento Kings apology form! -LeBron James is back, will it matter? -Ben Simmons is done for the season & Jus is pissed! -Questions & VM's from the ATR family! Tune in & drop that 5...
Mar 29, 2023•50 min
This episode Jus is joined by Big Dave (@BawlSports) from the "BAWL! On Bulls" & the "CHGO" pod. The fellas discuss: -The state of the current MVP race. -Has the MVP award lost it's significance over the last few years? -Dissecting the Chicago Bulls season. -Is it over for the pairing of Lavine & Derozan at the end of this year? -Pump the brakes on the "pat bev effect". -Do Bulls fans regret losing Lauri Markkanen? -Will the Bulls make the playoffs? Tune in & drop that 5 star review!...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Jus is back again rolling solo this episode discussing how stressful the season has quickly become. Topics include: -Ja Morant suspended. Can the Memphis Grizzlies hold on to their #2 seed? -The NY Knicks are the hottest team in the league! -Kevin Durant is fitting in seamlessly in Phoenix.. -The Dallas Mavericks need to tighten up. -The Brooklyn Nets have to push the pace. -Can Anthony Davis lead the Lakers to at least a play-in berth? -Damian Lillard is one of the best scorers of all-time! -To...
Mar 08, 2023•40 min
Jus is rolling solo this episode discussing: -Russell Westbrook going from LA to LA. How does he fit with the Clippers? -Kevin Love to the Miami Heat, is this enough? -Lonzo Ball shutdown/ Jacque Vaughn extended. -LeBron James said these last 23 games could be the most important of his career. -The Philadelphia 76ers might be the wildcard of the East (again). Tune in & drop that 5 star review! To support the show, purchase merch here: http://bit.ly/atrmerch Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusbla...
Feb 25, 2023•24 min
Jus is joined by PHNX Suns lead writer Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) for an all Phoenix Suns discussion on Kevin Durant joining Devin Booker, Chris Paul and Deandre Ayton in the valley for a championship run. This ep the fellas discuss: -How WEAK all-star weekend in Utah was. -The scene at the Kevin Durant introductory press conference. -Who has to make the biggest adjustments on the Phoenix Suns now? -Who should the 5th starter be? Rotation adjustments.. -Do the Suns have to create a new id...
Feb 23, 2023•52 min
Jus is rolling solo this episode covering all of the NBA deadline acquisitions: -Who are the losers of the NBA trade deadline? -Kevin Durant traded to the Phoenix Suns! -The Brooklyn Nets still have a playoff caliber team! -Can the LA Lakers make a run to the playoffs with these new acquisitions? -T-Wolves, LA Clippers, Nuggets loading up. -Thoughts on Kyrie/Luka's first action together. Tune in & drop that 5 star review! To support the show, purchase merch here: http://bit.ly/atrmerch Twitt...
Feb 15, 2023•45 min
This episode Jus is joined by Wole (@)Wole_USS) from 'The Urban Sports Scene' show to discuss: -All-Star reserves selected, were the coaches trippin? Who are the snubs? -Kyrie Irving's trade demand. (He got traded during the recording!) -Lebron James breaking Kareem's scoring record! -Where do YOU rank Lebron as an all-time scorer? -Washington Wizards discussion, what direction are they headed? Tune in & drop that 5 star review! To support the show, purchase merch here: http://bit.ly/atrmerc...
Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 6 min
While recording a brand new episode, a bomb was dropped mid-record! Kyrie Irving traded to the Dallas Mavericks for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith & draft picks. Jus discusses his thoughts on the new look Mavs, how Kyrie & Luka Doncic will fit together and if the Brooklyn Nets are trippin for making this deal! Who won the trade, Mavs or Nets? Are the Mavs now contenders in the West? Let me know in the comments! To support the show, purchase merch here: http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune...
Feb 06, 2023•5 min
Jus is rolling solo this episode covering a bunch of NBA topics including: -Uncle Shay ready to put the paws on the Memphis Grizzlies. -Lakers trade for Rui Hachimura... Can they make a run? -Year 20 Lebron is on a mission. -Is it time to worry about the Milwaukee Bucks? -The New York Knicks have their all-star pg in Jalen Brunson. -Ben Simmons wants NO parts of stepping up in KD's absence. -Are the Philadelphia 76ers a trustworthy contender? -Does anyone fear the Nuggets in the West? -Trade dea...
Jan 27, 2023•42 min
This episode Jus is joined by friends of the show Domo & Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv). The fellas are back for another round of 'Coppin or Droppin' where Jus is throwing some hot takes & the fellas must respond. Some of the topics discussed: -Are the Brooklyn Nets the most slept on team in the NBA? -Jimmy Butler says the Miami Heat are the most disrespected team in the league. -Have the Hawks have already reached their ceiling with Trae Young? -Are the Lakers done? -Are the Denver Nuggets the...
Jan 02, 2023•49 min
Jus is rolling solo this episode to give out the first edition of his quarterly awards! This ep he dicusses: -Steph Curry hurt, can the Warriors survive? -Anthony Davis is out for an extended period, the beginning of the end for the Lakers? -Rob Williams & Kemba Walker is back. -NYC runs the NBA world right now. Nets & Knicks streaking. -The Orlando Magic heard the bird call last ep. -Don't sleep on the Phoenix Suns! -Raptors & Bulls are the 2 most disappointing teams. -Handing out t...
Dec 22, 2022•42 min
This episode JusBlaze is joined by Teddy D (@Teddy_D_) from 'The Why Not' pod to discuss: -Anthony Davis resurgence.. Is Lebron now a 'complimentary piece'? -Season outlook for the Orlando Magic -The #1 pick Paolo Banchero is the truth! Best rookie since___? -Bol Bol is the people's champ... Victor who? -Has Ben Simmons turned the corner? -The Sacramento Kings are winning. Do we believe in the 'Beam Team'? -The Celtics are quietly dominating. Tune in & drop that 5 star review! For links to e...
Nov 30, 2022•1 hr 15 min
The NBA season is in full swing already with plenty of disappointments & overachieving. Are these trends forreal? Jus is back for a solo ep discussing which players & teams in the NBA that the general public should stop sleeping on. -Are the Blazers/Cavs/Jazz legit? -The Bk Nets playing good basketball w/o Nash. -Lakers/Warriors have been disappointing to say the least. -The Knicks/Heat look average. -Debuting the 'All No-Sleep' team. Jus discusses a few teams/players killing it under th...
Nov 18, 2022•39 min
The NBA is finally in full swing so you know there is never a shortage of drama in the league. This episode JusBlaze is joined by Zak Noble (@Zaknoble) from the "Noble & Roosh" pod to discuss: -Lakers or Knicks, who will have the better season? -Will Doc Rivers last the season as head coach for the 76ers? -Do the 76ers need more or less of James Harden in order to reach their team goals? -Steve Nash finally fired! Udoka in next? -The Gobert/Kat experiment is a flop? -The Phoenix Suns & M...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Escobar season has returned! We are finally back for the start of the 2022-2023 NBA season & the streets are hype! Jus is running solo this episode to give you an in-depth eastern conference season preview. He runs through every east team and asks some burning questions that have been on his mind.. To support the show, purchase merch here: http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review! Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" TikTok: @a...
Oct 19, 2022•36 min
Escobar season has returned! We are finally back for the start of the 2022-2023 NBA season & the streets are hype! Jus is running solo this episode to give you an in-depth western conference season preview. He runs through every west team and asks some burning questions that have been on his mind.. Tune in to hear him go off! To support the show, purchase merch here: http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review! Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above...
Oct 18, 2022•36 min
This episode Jus is joined once again by Reemo (@LetsTalkHoopsTv). The fellas recap all of the media day shenanigans & early preseason chatter. Nothing short of the usual NBA drama to kick off the early season: -The Ime Udoka fallout. How will this affect the Celtics players? -KD & Kyrie had alot to say during media day, are the Nets all in? -The Lakers PR team is doing a helluva job, are we believing this 'chemistry'? -The Phoenix Suns seem to be disjointed, Ayton & Crowder have an ...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min
After a brief hiatus, Jus is back to recap a very strange free agency. Even though Kevin Durant didn't get moved, there were still other deals that went down which will impact the league. A few teams got better, a few teams stood pat, and a few teams are TBD. Jus goes through all of the notable transactions with reviews & reacts to them all. To support the show, purchase merch here: http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review! Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB &...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr
This episode Jus is joined by Wole (@Wole_USS @UrbanSportScene) from the "Urban Sports Scene" show. Congrats to the Golden St Warriors on winning the NBA title but the series was far from a classic. The fellas discuss the following: -How GS ripped the title away from the Celtics. Was the moment too big for them? -Where do we rank this GS title out of the 4? -Is Steph Curry top 10 all-time? We discuss our top 10. -Did Jayson Tatum deserve all that slander for his play in the finals? -Kyrie might ...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Jus is riding solo this ep discussing the NBA Finals. The last series of the year and it looks as if we are going to have a good battle. Two evenly matched teams, players & coaches all getting ready to battle it out for the championship. Celtics or Warriors, who you got? This NBA finals preview Jus is discussing all of the key matchups, who needs to step up on both sides, how the main stars NEED to perform & who will get it done when it matters most. To support the show, purchase merch h...
Jun 02, 2022•30 min
Jus is riding solo this ep because he is pissed off!!! The Phoenix Suns had an epic collapse in a G7 to the Dallas Mavericks and it's time to call out everybody! Addressing the team, Book, Ayton, Bridges & Cp for their disappearance which was unacceptable. Pat Bev's hater comments, the Suns future & the WCF were also addressed. To support the show, purchase merch here: http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review! Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: ...
May 18, 2022•37 min
This episode Jus is joined by host of the UpNFlamezPod, Mo Murphy (@Mo_Cheese15). The ECF between the Miami Heat & the Boston Celtics will be a defensive battle of epic proportions! Mo & Jus are here to break down the entire series... -Who are the x-factors of the series? -Which #2 option will perform better? -Udoka vs Spo, who wins the coaching batte -Tatum vs Butler, who wins the premiere individual matchup? -Series predictions To support the show, purchase merch here: http://bit.ly/at...
May 18, 2022•58 min
Jus is rolling solo this Ep discussing the 2nd round of the playoffs which has given us some amazing & tough matchups & much more! Most series are tied 2-2 so we are all in for a battle. -Jokic wins MVP & Monty wins COY -Mavs/Suns: Who needs to step up in order to close this out? -Grizz/Warriors: Injuries & physical play have been the storyline, where is Ja's help? -Heat/76ers: The Heat are in trouble if Embiid gets comfortable with that mask on. Going 7? -Bucks/Celtics: The phys...
May 10, 2022•35 min
This episode Jus is joined by host of The Gray Area & The Rap Roundtable Pod, Ray Jarvis (@JarvTGA). The most intriguing & evenly matched series in the 1st round was supposed to be Nets vs Celtics but it was anything but that. It was an old fashioned beatdown by the Celtics and Jarv & Jus are here to breakdown who, what, where, when & why... -Why couldn't the Nets win ONE game? -It's time for Steve Nash to be dismissed immediately! -How the Celtics shutdown KD. -Was Kyrie burnt o...
Apr 28, 2022•52 min
This episode Jus is joined by friend of the show Reemo (@LetsTalkHoopsTv). THE NBA PLAYOFFS HAVE BEGUN! The fellas discuss each playoff series & give their initial thoughts on the early action: -Nets/Celtics definitely going 7? -Raptors have no answer for Embiid -Suns/Pels & Mem/Min has some smoke to it. -Warriors & Heat take a lead, Jazz/Mavs is close. -Can the Bulls compete in this series? To support the show, purchase merch here: http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 st...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 14 min
This episode Jus is joined by NBA journalist Stephen Garner (@StayTrueSDot3). The playoffs are right around the corner & the focus has shifted to conference seeding. The next week will set the stage & decide who will be facing who. This ep the fellas discuss: -Will the BEST player in the East actually WIN the east? -The fellas go through every playoff team & discuss their worst playoff matchup. To support the show, purchase merch here: http://bit.ly/atrmerch Drop that 5 star review o...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 20 min
This episode Jus is joined by Big Dave (@BawlSports) from the "BAWL! On Bulls" & the "CHGO" pod. The Chicago Bulls turned one of the splashiest offseasons into a productive regular season. The duo of Lavine & Derozan has been nothing but phenomenal. This ep the fellas discuss: -Will homecourt advantage be the MOST important factor in the playoffs? -Demar Derozan's MVP caliber season, how far can he lead the Bulls? -Has Zach Lavine's great season gone a little unnoticed? -What is their pl...
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min
