Justin and Kevin give their initial reactions from the NBA Bubble. Every team has played 4-5 games... how do we feel about them? The guys get a little off-topic in the intro and debate how much $$ it would take to like your Ex LAST 20 PHOTOS... After the break, the guys debate their favorites for the 8th seed in the West. Will Ja Morand and the Memphis Grizzlies be able to hold onto the spot or will Dame Lillard and the Trailblazers close the gap... are we sleeping on other teams (Shout out to t...
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 9 min
THE NBA IS BACK TODAY!!!!! Kevin and Justin break down the NBA bubble before they restart. Hear them break down what they think about the western conference and the Lakers. They breakdown the Eastern conference and what they think is in store for the 76ers. In the Times: NBA Team Continuity : 10:22 - 19:33 WEST Conference in Bubble: 23:52 - 36:50 Ballin and Fallin - 36:50 Ballin: Sabrina Ionescu Fallin: Michael Porter JR. (COVID19 is for population control) EAST Conference - 46:00 HOT TAKES FROM...
Jul 30, 2020•59 min
Welcome back to another Coronavirus episode of the Drive & Dish NBA podcast. Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) is off this week, so Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) is joined by Lakeland Magic play by play announcer Nick Gryniewicz (@GetNickG) and Sam B. Albuquerque (@SamBAlbuquerque), host of the Take a Left at Albuquerque podcast. As scrimmages get underway, the guys talk Zion Williamson leaving the bubble until further notice. If he’s not around, do the Pelicans have a shot at stealing the 8 ...
Jul 25, 2020•37 min
Today on the show the guys talk about their first reactions to some of the NBA players arriving at the NBA bubble in Orlando Florida. They talk about how some players were putting the food on blast and their thoughts on if this can work. They get into their Ballin and Fallin for the week with a fun story from Kevin Huerter on Kevin Durant. Last they talk about Bradly Beal being out for the Orlando bubble and Jamal Crawford being in for the bubble! They wrap up the show with some hot takes from R...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Today on the show the guys talk about Sport Meme accounts and whether or not they are good for the sport or bad for it... they also talk about their favorite sports meme. They also jump into Victor Olidepo dropping out of the Orlando Bubble for the Indiana Pacers. They play devil's advocate and ask if his teammates will be mad about it. last they
Jul 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min
The NBA has released its schedule... Justin and Kevin review the last few games before the playoffs in the NBA bubble. Justin is convinced the NBA wants a Pelicans VS Memphis 8th seed vs 9th seed play-in tournament. They also talk about Andre Drummond picking up his player option for the Cleveland Cavilers. They guys also hit their Ballin/Fallin and Hot takes from Reddit!
Jun 29, 2020•59 min
Justin and Kevin talk about the news around the NBA Orlando Bubble in that they will have a LOT of restrictions, but also some cool perks, the guys debate if they would be able to handle living in the double and Justin wants a Big Brother spin-off! Last, the Pistons announced their hiring of Troy Weaver, their new GM! the guys talk about his resume and what they think is in the pistons near future! All this plus Ballin & Fallin + Hot Takes from reddit on todays episode!
Jun 22, 2020•55 min
Justin and Kevin talk about the NBA Non-bubble teams and what's next for them... Would you want to see them play a summer league style tournament just so they could evaluate talent? The guys take a small dive into each team, Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Cleveland Cavilers. The guys also talk about the growing concern that players in the Orlando Bubble have expressed with Kyrie Irving being ve...
Jun 15, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Justin and Kevin are back to talk about the NBA's Orlando bubble being OFFICIALLY approved! They talk about the one team that voted against it... The Portland Trailblazers. They debate who they would like to see face off in a tournament between the 8th and 9th seed. they also debate who would have the best chance of getting a game from the LA Lakers. Then the guys then jump into what it means for the NBA season next year... will it be too quick of a turnaround? will players be ok with the shorte...
Jun 08, 2020•59 min
Justin and Kevin are back this weeks to talk about the NBA's few proposals for their return, which sounds like it will be in Orlando Florida. They debate which teams should come back, which tournament-style they like best and who would benefit the most. They also break down the top Athletes in terms of $$. Are you surprised that there are only 3 NBA players in the top 5? Plus, they give their Ballin and Falling for the week!
Jun 01, 2020•51 min
In today's episode of the Drive and Dish NBA, the guys remember the former player and Utah Jazz coach Jerry Sloan. They jump into Ballin & Fallin and talk about the NBA Orlando bubble and debate if they can find a way to go!
May 25, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Justin and Kevin talk about episodes 7 and 8 of "The Last Dance." they talk about players talking trash to MJ and how much of a mistake that clearly is. They talk about Scottie Pippen sitting out for the last shot... and some more thoughts on Jordan and his father. They also jump into the NBA starting to reopen their training facilities. They debate if the season can still happen or if they should just call the NBA 2020 season over.
May 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Kevin and Justin break down their thoughts about the last two episodes of the Michael Jordan Documentary where they take a dive into the USA Dream team, and Jordans Brand with Nike. They talk about the NBA moving back the Lottery and give their Ballin/Fallin for the weak plus they drop on hot take!
May 05, 2020•46 min
Justin and Kevin are back to talk parts 3 and 4 of The Last Dance documentary. The focus is mostly on Dennis Rodman, Phil Jackson, and the rivalry with the Detroit Pistons. They joke about Rodman's "Vegas Vacation" and how wild that probably was. Last the guys talk about some of the names that have popped up for the Nets Coaching gig and the fact that the NBA might be opening some training facilities May 1st. Times: 00-12:00 - Intro fun Food and Covid talk 12:00 - 28:37 - Last Dance - Dennis Rod...
Apr 27, 2020•44 min
Welcome back to another episode of The Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Despite no hoops because of Coronavirus, the duo is back with another jam packed episode. First up, the first two episodes of The Last Dance documentary on Michael Jordan & the 98 Bulls debuted on ESPN. The guys break down their initial reactions to the doc, including why it so cool for them to see the Bulls back in action. Justin debates the ti...
Apr 20, 2020•51 min
Kevin and Justin are back to talk about the NBA starting a HORSE Tournament... will it be good, or are they worried about it being BORING as hell? Lebron says he won't have any closure on this NBA Season, and the guys try to find some closure for him. Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert not on good terms after the Covid-19 infection. Last, the guys talk about the changes happening in the front office for the Chicago Bulls! TIMES: 12:45 - Intro ends 13:00 Donovan & Rudy fight 20:00 - LeBron not ...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Welcome back to yet another quarantined edition of the Drive & Dish NBA podcast. Before hoops, the guys update what they’ve been updated (hint, not much) during the outbreak including Tiger King. After that, the duo dives right into the action, including Marcus Smart and the other 4 Brooklyn Nets recovering from Coronavirus, and growing pessimism that the NBA season will resume this year’s season. Kevin looks at the updated timeline with Toronto banning public events thru June 30th, and Just...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Kevin and Justin give their quarantine update in the NBA. Some players are upset they were named with having the Coronavirus. Lebron had some comments about playing in empty stadiums again and Baron Davis gets into a beef with Jay Williams. Plus, the guys take a step away from Basketball to take your quarantine questions. Times: 00:00 - Intro 6:36 - covid19 & NBA 15:00 - LeBron Comments 26:30 - Ballin and Fallin 38 - questions (NON-NBA) 1:05 - Hot Takes From Reddit...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Justin and Kevin are just passing the time during this COVID-19 quarantine. They give an update about Coronavirus in the NBA and what the NBA should do when they come back... They had a listener leave an idea on their Voicemail line. The guys debate if they like his idea about a March Madness bracket for the 8th seed in the west or not. In Ballin/Fallin they talk about the interesting situation that Jamal Murray had hon Instagram and all of NBA Reddit. The guys reflect on Vince Carter's career a...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Is it the end of the 2020 season? Hopefully not, but Kevin and Justin give out their end of the season awards if this is actually the end of the season. Hear who they think should win Rookie Of The Year, MVP of the Year, Coach of The Year, Defensive Player and Most Improved player of the year. The guys also talk about the updates that are coming out about the Coronavirus. TIME: 00:00 Intro 15:00 - Coronavirus update 26:00 Ballin/Fallin 33:00 End Of Season Awards 47:00 Hot Takes...
Mar 16, 2020•56 min
Kevin and Justin jump on a mid-week podcast to talk about the CRAZY news that the NBA has Suspended the Season. Rudy Gobert has tested positive and one wild night for sports as a whole. Listen now
Mar 12, 2020•28 min
Today on the Drive and Dish NBA Podcast! Justin and Kevin start the show with an embarrassing story about Justin's drunk purchase! They get into a prediction about the ROY talk between Ja Morant and Zion. The Two agree that it should be Ja no matter what Zion does. Next, the guys get into the Brooklyn Nets and why they fired Kenny Atkinson and if they think its a good movie. Justin understands why they did it while Kevin believes it's a weird time to make the move. Ballin and Fallin are next on ...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 6 min
On This episode of the Drive and Dish NBA podcast, Justin and Keven debate if the NBA is better when Stars are taking Jabs at each other, or is Giannis's Brother right, is the NBA making it seem like they are taking Jabs when they are not? They get into the Boson Celtics and how much better Jason Tatum has been getting though out his career and his 3rd-year jump. They also talk about Zach Lowes comments that the Celtics now have a clear hierarchy that will help them in the playoffs. In Ballin an...
Mar 02, 2020•55 min
In today's episode, the guys talk about Mark Cubans social media rant that will most likely cost him some $$. Did he have a point though? The guys get into Kyrie Irving having season-ending surgery and if that means anything going into next year. Does chemistry still worry their fans? In the Drive and Dish segments "Ballin & Fallin" the guys highlight the Houston Rockets going "Pocket Rockets" and the 76ers injury news with Ben Simmons... John Beilein is also OUT as the Cavaliers coach and t...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 10 min
The day after the All-Star Game! Justin and Kevin get together to talk about some of the things they liked from the new format and somethings they did not like. Was it the best it has been in recent memory? The guys also break down the Dunk Contest where it seems as though Aaron Gordon may have been robbed. Last, the guys get into the Skills contest and the 3 point contest. Overall did the guys like the new layout or is there more tweaking to be done? Last the guys end with some All-Star Game th...
Feb 17, 2020•40 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Drive & Dish NBA podcast. Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) is at yet another wedding this week (we’re not kidding), so Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) is joined by Louis Axen (@LouisArtisan). The guys recap a jam-packed trade deadline and kick things off with the massive 4 team trade between the Timberwolves, Rockets, Nuggets & Hawks. Kevin tries to make sense of the timing of the move for Atlanta, while Louis argues the super small-ball lineup could ...
Feb 08, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Justin and Kevin are back for another fun-filled chat about this week in the NBA. The Mavericks have suffered a second setback with Luka Doncic. Will this impact the Mavs run at the playoffs? In Ballin and Fallin the guys highlight Dame's amazing week for the Trailblazers. They also debate the Top disappointing teams in the NBA this season, they disagree where the 76ers should be on the list, Justin thinks its top 3. Last, the guys talk about the All-Star Game Rosters, Snubs and changes! Times: ...
Feb 03, 2020•54 min
Justin and Kevin are back... Some behind the scenes info, This episode we postponed because the passing of Kobe Bryand. We recorded this On Saturday, the day before. So we held the episode off so we could do a tribute episode to Kobe. In this episode, the guys get into the All-Star game starters. Zions return and they answer some listener-submitted questions. TIMES: 8:30 Coldest 3 game stretch 15:00 ASG & Zion 28:00 - Ballin and Fallin 41: Mailbag - Toronto to the playoffs 45:00 - Embiid/Sim...
Jan 31, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Justin and Kevin take a step away from the regular Drive and Dish NBA podcast episodes to reflect on the news of Kobe's death. In this quick episode, the guys talk about what Kobe meant to them and how this is impacting the sports community.
Jan 27, 2020•24 min
Welcome back to the Drive and Dish NBA podcast! Justin Cousart and Kevin Rafuse are breaking down the trending news in the NBA this week. THERE WAS A TRADE! Jeff Teague is going back to the Atlanta Hawks... What does this mean for Trae Young and the Hawks, but also for the Timberwolves who look to be trying to land D'Angelo Russell? Why should the Golden State Warriors Trade him? Ballin and Fallin Features Carmelo Anthony and Triston Thompson. Then, the guys break down Ja Morant and the RED HOT ...
Jan 20, 2020•52 min
