The Starting 5 returns with such a hilarious episode. They start the show by going over some Over/Under Reactions. They also give their opinions about if the MVP race is now only between Embiid, Giannis and Jokic. They discuss if they think the Lakers will miss the Play-In Tournament, they give some predictions for the Warriors, and they go over which teams are the teams to beat in each conference. Throughout the episode are hilarious jokes and such entertaining content so be sure to check it ou...
Mar 16, 2022•1 hr 11 min
The Starting 5 deliver a great episode that starts off with Patrick being instantaneously kicked from the zoom meeting, and they have no idea why. He comes back and then the guys give us a great episode. They begin the show by going over each of the trades that happened before the deadline, and they all give their opinions on them. Next, they name their mid-season award winners, and each guy comes with their top-5 MVP ladder. To wrap up the show, the guys rant about Steve Kerr's flaws and the Wa...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min
The Starting 5 is back with an awesome episode. They start the show with some great Over/Under Reactions, and they all give their opinions on those. They cover Jonathan Kuminga playing at a high level and the Warriors recent games. They also go over the All-Star game starters (Shoutout Andrew Wiggins!!) and they give their opinions on those. This show features great content and some hilarious side-tracked moments, including Zach wanting an expansion team in Alaska? Listen to this episode to hear...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 13 min
The Starting 5 is back with another great episode, and this one is special because this one marks 1 year since the FIRST EVER Grab Don't Slap episode was uploaded! The guys have a great show to give, and they waste no time jumping into it. They start the show off with some controversial Over/Under Reactions. They then cover the current state of the Warriors, including their recent struggles, injuries, Jonathan Kuminga stepping up, and oh yeah, Klay Thompson coming back! Josh gives a brief story ...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Zach, Jason, Patrick & Josh give a very entertaining episode in this one. They start off with a hilarious Question of the Day which sparks a rant from one of the guys about two specific professional athletes. They move on to Over/Under Reactions and they throw a few statements out to talk about. They then discuss Steph passing 3,000 three-pointers made, and where the Warriors stand right now. Next, the guys discuss all of the players being put into the COVID protocols, and how there are many...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Zach, Jason, Josh, Patrick & Vince deliver a great episode in this one. They kick off the show talking about when they believe Steph Curry will break Ray Allen's 3-point record. They also give their takes about the Durant vs Curry MVP race as of right now. Next, they discuss the Damian Lillard trade rumors that have been circling, and if they believe it would be a good idea for Dame and Ben Simmons to team up. They give their opinions on if they had the ability to turn three franchises aroun...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 19 min
The guys keep this episode short and sweet. They run a four man lineup, consisting of Zach, Patrick, Royce & Vince. They kick off the episode covering the Warriors recent road trip. Next, they discuss Luke Walton being fired from the Kings, and we get a reaction from a Kings fan in Vince. The guys then cover the LeBron/Stewart fight, and they give their opinions on the suspensions. After that, they discuss if they believe Steph is on pace to win his third MVP. That sparks a great conversatio...
Nov 24, 2021•39 min
With Royce unable to hop on this episode, the guys invite Vince back to fill in for him. The start the show off with more Over/Under Reactions, and each guy gives their opinion on the takes that are mentioned. They talk about the Warriors jumping off to a hot start, and if they believe the Dubs are the best team in the NBA as of right now. Then, they quickly discuss Dame trying to get Draymond over to Portland. After that, they go over some teams that are playing really well, like the Bulls &...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 48 min
The Starting 5 deliver a great episode discussing what went down during the first week of the season. They kick off the show by adding a new segment to the show's lineup, called Overreaction or Underreaction. A few guys come with some takes and statements that you can pull from the first week of the season, and everybody decides if that take is an overreaction or an underreaction. This segment sparks up some great conversation, and this definitely won't be the last time you see this on the show....
Oct 26, 2021•1 hr 35 min
The NBA is finally back, and before the season starts, the guys knew they had to come out with one final offseason show, and they delivered one BANGER of an episode! The Starting 5 invite their good friend Vince Struckman to join the show for his second time (he was previously on Episode 14), and the six of them spark up some amazing NBA discussion! They kick off the show by going over Kyrie's current situation, if he will play half of the games for the Nets, and what this means for that team. N...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 40 min
With the first few preseason games taking place, that means that the NBA IS BACK! The guys kick off the episode discussing Andrew Wiggins' vaccine situation, and the news around Kyrie and his vaccine situation. They then discuss more of the Ben Simmons drama, as we inch closer to a potential trade. After that, they give their opinions on the Suns not deciding to give Deandre Ayton a max extension just yet, and the Nuggets giving Michael Porter Jr. his $200 million extension. They also talk about...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 14 min
The Starting 5 is back with another great and hilarious episode. They kick off the show by discussing Andrew Wiggins not wanting his vaccine and what this ultimately means for the Warriors. They discuss the Warriors filling their final roster spot with Avery Bradley. Next, they talk more about the Ben Simmons drama and where they feel he is going to be traded to. They go over the rumors surrounding KAT wanting out of Minnesota, and the Magic considering offering J. Cole a contract. The wrap the ...
Sep 25, 2021•58 min
Zach, Patrick, Josh, & Jason run a 4 man squad in this show, and they produce another great episode. They begin the episode by discussing Mike James comments implying that Kyrie is more skilled than Steph. That helps them transition into conversation about two lists: one consisting of the four most skilled scorers ever, and the four most influential players ever. Each guy gives their take on those. Next, they go over all of the Ben Simmons rumors, and where they think he will end up. They ta...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 3 min
The Starting 5 deliver another great episode, and they waste no time getting into it. They kick off the show by congratulating the Kings on winning the Summer League championship, and they each list some standout players they saw in that tournament, and who they're excited to watch in the pros. That leads them to discuss how they are beginning to feel about the Warriors drafting Jonathan Kuminga & Moses Moody after watching them play in the Summer League. Next, they discuss the Draymond Gree...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 25 min
After a three week break, the Starting 5 is BACK and they pick up right where they left off. They waste no time jumping into the show by congratulating the Milwuakee Bucks on winning the NBA Finals, and also giving Royce his credit because he was the only member of the lineup to choose the Bucks over the Suns. Next, the guys unpack their thoughts on the draft, and who the biggest winners & losers were from that night. They briefly discuss Team USA and if they believe they will take home the ...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 22 min
The Suns lead the Bucks 2-1 in the NBA Finals, and the Starting 5 is here to talk about it. They give more series predictions, and loads of discussion revolving around the Finals. Next, they go over the two straight losses that Team USA took to Nigeria & Australia, and they discuss the idea that some Team USA players are thinking about teaming up next season. That leads them to go over some recent trade rumors, like Dame to the Bay, Zion to LA, and more. Tune in to this episode to hear the g...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 3 min
With the NBA Finals matchup set and just around the corner, the guys give a full NBA FINALS PREVIEW! They each come to the show with their prediction of what team will hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy, who will take home the Finals MVP award, and they each throw out one hot take that they believe can happen in this series. They cover topics like how Giannis' injury will impact the series, where CP3 will be ranked among all-time point guards after this series concludes, if this is Giannis and the B...
Jul 06, 2021•54 min
With Josh unable to attend the show, the rest of the guys run a four man squad for episode 21. This episode kicks off with a debate about Patrick Beverley, and if he was right to mock CP3. They move on to give their opinions on the Western Conference Finals, and if the Clippers can complete the 3-1 comeback. Next, they talk about the Eastern Conference Finals, and with Trae Young and Giannis injured, they discuss who they believe will take the series. They transition into a conversation about Da...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min
There has been a LOT of action in the NBA recently, and the starting 5 are here to cover it. They kick the show off discussing the draft lottery results, and what the Warriors should do with picks 7 & 14. They then cover the conference-semifinals, and discuss the two crazy game sevens that took place during that round. That brings them to the big question that all NBA fans are asking themselves right now: Is Kevin Durant the best player in the world? They give their answers and reasonings, a...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min
The guys run a four man lineup for this episode, with Patrick unable to attend the show. This episode consists of loads of NBA playoff discussion. The guys begin the show by showing their opinions about Nikola Jokic's ejection in game 4 of the Nuggets-Suns series. They then discuss if they believe Phoenix is currently the best team in the NBA. Next, the guys debate if they believe that the Bucks can surpass the injury-riddled Nets team and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. They then tran...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 7 min
This episode starts out with the guys covering Damian Lillard's historic performance in the first round, and what Dame and Portland should do this offseason. They then transition over into the Lakers first round exit, and if this loss tarnishes or effects LeBron's legacy. After that, the guys go through each second round series, and discuss what is going to happen, who will win, and in how many games. Tune in to this episode to hear all about Dame's next chapter, LeBron's legacy, second round pr...
Jun 08, 2021•58 min
With Josh unable to attend the show, the guys run a four man lineup in a great episode. It starts out with conversations about the Miami Heat and what moves they need to make this offseason to climb back into contention. Next, the guys talk about the Clippers up & down start to the playoffs, and if they have what it takes to even get past Luka Dončić and the Mavericks. The guys then go series by series and give their predictions to how each first round matchup is going to end. After that, th...
Jun 01, 2021•1 hr 3 min
With the regular season and Play-In tournament wrapping up, the guys each give their predictions on the NBA awards for this season. After they discuss that. the show begins to get very intense. Zach goes on a rant about his feelings towards LeBron James and how he cannot respect him after watching him in the Play-In game. Jason & the other guys go back and forth with Zach for a while until it was time to move on to the next topic. Next, they talk about the Wizards actually making the playoff...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 44 min
With 2 players out due to load management, the guys run a 3 man squad tonight. Zach, Patrick, and Jason take the court by starting the episode off talking about the Play-In tournament. They each give their predictions on how the games will go, and who will end up the eventual 7 and 8 seeds. They next discuss if they believe the Clippers tanked to avoid the Lakers in the playoffs, and if they think that was a good or bad decision. They wrap the show up by talking about Steph Curry's historic seas...
May 18, 2021•53 min
The guys welcome their second ever sixth man on the show, Vince Struckman! Vince is always supporting the podcast and he actively drops his hot takes in our live streams, so we knew he would be a great guest to have on the show. He surely did not disappoint. The episode begins with the guys briefly discussing the Warriors signing Juan Toscano-Anderson and Jordan Bell and then they move on to bigger topics. Since Vince is a fan of the Sacramento Kings, the guys dedicated a segment to talking abou...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 27 min
This episode begins with the guys discussing the Warriors recent up & down stretch, they position they're in, and they discuss how far they believe the Dubs can make it in the playoffs. Next, they go over LeBron's comments on the Play-In tournament, and the guys give their opinions on if the Play-In is a good idea for the NBA. They then transition into a conversation about the crazy Bucks/Nets game where Giannis and KD both dropped a 40 piece, and they discuss if we will see a rematch of tha...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, the guys welcome their first guest to the show, Nick Bryant. Nick is a basketball fanatic who has been a friend of the Starting 5 (and cousin of Josh's) for a while now, and he's been a huge support of the podcast. The show begins with Zach reading off a few hot takes submitted by fans via Instagram in days prior. The guys list if they agree or disagree with each take, and they give their reasonings. They then shift the conversation over to talk about a team that nobody expected...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Steph Curry has been playing at an unreal level in his past 11 contests, and the guys love it. They start the show off by talking about Steph's recent performances and how far up the MVP ladder they believe he's gotten. That leads them into their next topic, which is the MVP race itself. They give their opinions on who has fallen and who has risen in their rankings, and which guy they believe deserves the MVP award as of right now. They next get into the tight playoff races in both conferences. ...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 24 min
In this complete banger of an episode, the guys do the show live on Instagram, which allows fans to ask questions and engage in the episode while the guys give their opinions and discuss certain topics. They start the show by briefly covering the NCAA championship game, and then they move on to the topic of the Warriors' woes, James Wiseman's injury, and LeBron recruiting Steph to LA. Next, they give their thoughts on recent Lakers-Nets game, and if we could see a rematch of that game for the NB...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 5 min
The guys have loads of NBA news to unpack in this episode and they waste no time getting into it. They begin the show by discussing who the winners & losers of the trade deadline are, and they give their opinions on the players who have recently been bought out and have signed to new teams. Next, after watching Russell Westbrook put up an insane 35 point, 21 assist, & 14 rebound statline, they discuss if they agree with the narrative of Russ having "empty & meaningless stats". To fin...
Apr 06, 2021•57 min
