Welcome back to another episode of the Drive & Dish NBA podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin is off in Tampa this week, so Kevin is joined by Lakeland Magic play by play voice, and WDBO host Nick Gryniewicz (@GetNickG). The guys start on a sad note, as NBA legend & Lakers great Elgin Baylor has passed away at age 86. The sadness continues with a pair of major injuries. Kevin & Nick first talk Lebron James' ankle injury, and w...
Mar 24, 2021•57 min
Oh man... the guys just avoided having a VERY depressed episode after hearing there is no structural damage to Joel Embiids Knee. they talk about what the injury means for the team and they also take a little more of a dive into Eric Gordon's injury and the Rockets this year. Last they talk about the announcement that PJ Tucker and Lamarcus Aldredge will most likely be traded soon. Where would they fit best? Follow Us on Twitter: 📌 Kevin: https://twitter.com/rafusetolose 📌 Justin: https://twit...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Justin and Kevin break down the NBA All-Star game! They talk about Blake Griffin getting bought out, and debate if the Nets are going to be a good fit for him. Have you heard of NBA Top Shot? Justin and Kevin debate if they would get in on the action. They also debate the draw of the Knicks sooo quickly after being a dumpster fire. will a star actually want to go to NY? They get into the All-Star game selections and the diss of taking both Utah Jazz players last. Then they switch into a game of ...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 20 min
The NBA All-Stars have been announced Justin and Kevin breakdown who was snubbed and why they hate people complaining about it. They also break down the interesting hiring for the Timberwolves Chris Finch
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Justin and Kevin are back, and today the two are debating the All-Star selections. Was Dame Lillard snubbed... AGAIN? they also debate the viral meme asking if you could make a shot VS Prime MJ. last the two get ingo Blake Griffin and Andre Drummond. What are some teams that might be interested in a trade for them, and what value do they still have.
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Justin and Kevin are back to talk some NBA! They start debating LaMelo Ball's rookie of the year campaign and who he compares to with past winners. They also ask if there is a trade in the NBA that you would like to see go down. They debate and react to ESPN's first round of MVP votes and give their top 5 candidates!
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 6 min
The guys start the show off with some warm-up jumpers and debate some fun NBA/Super bowl prop bets. They also talk about Luca and his shooting %s. Next, Kevin durant had a covid scare that had him pulled out of a game in the 3rd quarter... Justin and Kevin discuss the look that the NBA gave and debate if they should hold the All-star game after NBA players have questioned the move. Last they break down the All-Star voting and ask if anyone has been snubbed.
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Welcome back to another edition of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin is out this week, so Kevin is joined by Sam B. Albuquerque (@SamBAlbuquerque) & Chase Bunker (@chasebunker) to talk some disappointing teams a quarter of the way thru the season. Should Toronto consider moving on from Kyle Lowry & how much does playing away from home factor into their slow start? Is Miami still a true Eastern conferen...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Justin and Kevin are back and update their feelings on the Brooklyn Nets after two losses to the Cavs. Will blame start to fall on Steve Nash? They also pay tribute to two legends Hank Aaron and Larry King. They get into Shaqs questionable comments to Donovan Mitchell after he had a great game. is this an old player vs new player? Last, they debate what the NBA is going to do with the New Covid rules.
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Kevin and Justin record a quick Midweek episode reacting to the James Harden trade to the Brooklyn Nets two games in. Was it worth it? Oladipo in Houston now, how will Houston look? and Caris LeVert's trade was a blessing in disguise.
Jan 20, 2021•40 min
Justin and Kevin are back, trying to understand the drama that is going around Kyrie Irving and the Nets. Plus James Harden has spoken out on wanting off the Houston Rockets. What will be the result of both, Justin and Kevin try to predict. There have also been six NBA games postponed this season, including five this week. what can the NBA do? Last they get into the injuries to Bogdanovic and Thomas Bryant and their thoughts on Karl-Anthony Towns and Kristaps Porzingis coming back!
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Justin and Kevin are back to talk about the new COVID-19 rules for the NBA... were these brought on because of Kevin Durant getting sick? They also highlight some high performers for the Warriors! Justin and Kevin Argue if Draymond Green not scoring much will be a problem going forward.
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Justin and Kevin react to a WILD start to the 2020-2021 NBA season. Why are teams blowing MASSIVE leads, The Bucks set the 3pt record? How is this all happening? They also talk about teams that they are "High" on after 3 or 4 games, and teams that are already disappointing! Catch it now, or listen to the Drive and Dish NBA podcast in your podcast app!
Dec 30, 2020•56 min
Justin and Kevin are back today to give their season predictions for the west and eastern conferences! they also dive into the Giannis and Gobert contracts! in their warm-up Jumpers they get into the GM survey and some of the surprises from the votes! Catch it now, and happy NBA season!
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Today on the show, Justin and Kevin breakdown some last-second news before the NBA season kicks off! They breakdown some records that are set to be broken this year. Stephen Curry will likely pass Reggie Miller at some point during the season for second-most 3-point field goals all-time. Carmelo Anthony: 51 points away from passing Tim Duncan for 14th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. Chris Paul, 75 steals away from passing Scottie Pippen for 6th and 78 from passing Maurice Cheeks for 5th on t...
Dec 15, 2020•1 hr
Justin and Kevin are back for another episode of the Drive and Dish NBA Podcast! Today the guys talk about the NBA almost coming back! they have released the first half of the season and the guys break down some of the big games they are excited for plus debate how hard it will be for the NBA to get through a NON-Bubble season. They then flip over to the John Wall and Russell Westbrook trade between the Rockets and the Wizards... who wins and who lost. Plus, should the Rocket keep doing what Jam...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Welcome back to another episode of the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). Justin is off this week, so Kevin is joined by guest host Sam B. Albuquerque (@SamBAlbuquerque), host of the Take a Left at Albuquerque podcast. First up in Warm-Up Jumpers, the guys talk the The all-Star game officially getting canceled this season because of Coronavirus. Kevin discusses why he’s actually disappointed, after a fun game last season....
Dec 01, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Justin and Kevin break down the first wave from NBA free Agency. Do we like Gordon Hayward going to Charlotte? who else is winning the NBA Free Agency.
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Today on the Drive and Dish NBA Podcast Kevin and Justin break down some of the NBA free agency rumors and Trades. Chris Paul headed to Pheonix is this a good movie for the Suns and The Thunder, and is this a Place Chris Paul wants to go? They talk about Hames Harden turning down a MASSIVE contract because he wants out of Houston. Where can the Rockets get their best offer? The Lakers are also making a move to get Dennis Schroder how do we feel about his fit in LA? Last they break down some of t...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Justin and Kevin are back for another round of the Drive and Dish NBA Podcast. This week they break down the 76ers Hires at GM, Kevin is excited while Justin is a little more hesitant. They talk about the Houston Rockets hire in Stephen Silas. he said the Rocket's goal is to win it all... but where do they even rank right now? Last the guys talk about the NBA and NBAPA agreeing on a start date for the 2020/2021 NBA season
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr
Justin and Kevin are back to talk about the NBA news! Tons of coaching Changes... which is the most exciting and which new coaching position will have the most expectation around it. The NBA is also planning to come back before Christmas... is that too soon?
Oct 28, 2020•56 min
Lakers have won the 2020 NBA finals! Justin and Kevin break down with this mean for LBJ and the rest of the NBA. What's next for Lebron and how can he be the GOAT? They also talk about the overall winners of the NBA Bubble!
Oct 12, 2020•52 min
Kevin and Justin are back to talk about the NBA finals in Orlando Bubble. Jimmy Butler made Justin miss out on some $$. They talk about the Lakers against the Miami Heat in games 1-4 and predict who will win Friday night. Catch all this plus Mark Jackson talking about Hero's and Joel Embiids Hot Sauce
Oct 08, 2020•49 min
Kevin and Justin are back and previewing the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat and The LA Lakers. They debate who will win and what are the expectations for each team. They talk about coaching change-ups between Doc Rivers and Billy Donovan for the Clippers and Chicago Bulls. Last they talk about "what's next" for the Celtics and the Denver Nuggets... and are they both in similar positions after their semi-finals elimination?
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Justin and Kevin are back to talk about the Conference finals! How big was the impact of Gordon Hayward coming back from injury? Who wins now in the Heat VS Celtics. The Lakers take a big 2-0 lead on the Denver Nuggets after a big mistake. Hear that and more from Ballin & Falling and their Warmup Jumpers. Kevin is a BIG oat Milk guy!
Sep 22, 2020•47 min
Justin and Kevin talk about the HUGE upset in the NBA last night with the Denver nuggets eliminating the Clippers. What does this mean going forward... Will the Lakers just walk to a championship? What about in the East, The Celtics vs Heat is going to be good!
Sep 16, 2020•53 min
Justin and Kevin React to the news that the Nets are hiring Steve Nash to be their head coach... was it a bold move or a dumb one? The guys also get into the Game 7's in the first round and ask which was a better watch. Last they talk the Semifinals between the Miami Heat/Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors/Boston Celtics, LA Lakers/Houston Rockets, and LA Clippers/Denver Nuggets. They breakdown some of the action that has already happened and predicted the final results!
Sep 08, 2020•57 min
Today on the show Justin and Kevin take some warm-up shots and talk about Sports personalities comparing Luka to Lebron, Chadwick Boseman passing away, Life in the NBA Bubble, and Bella Thorne ruining Only Fans. After their quick break, the guys get into the NBA Boycott and the Milwaukee Bucks stopping sports. They Talk Draft Lotto FINALLY and give their Playoff predictions before the games resume this weekend.
Aug 30, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Kevin and Justin react to some of the first-round games from the NBA Bubble! They start in the west with the AMAZING Mavericks and Clippers game and talk about Luka being a top 5 talent... They explain why they are worried about the Denver Nuggets, props to Utah Jazz. They are also HUGE 76er fans... so there is chaos!
Aug 24, 2020•1 hr 13 min
The NBA Playoffs are set, Justin and Kevin are breaking down their predictions of what will happen! PLus Bulls Coach Jim Boylan has been fired! In the East: (1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (8) Orlando Magic, (2) Toronto Raptors vs. (7) Brooklyn Nets, (3) Boston Celtics vs. (6) Philadelphia 76ers, and (4/5) Miami Heat vs. (4/5) Indiana Pacers.
Aug 16, 2020•55 min
