The nerds react to a wild day of NBA news, as the Los Angeles Lakers hired JJ Redick to coach LeBron James, Anthony Davis and company. They also discuss how the Oklahoma City Thunder swindled the Chicago Bulls by trading Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso before previewing how a number of contenders should approach this NBA Draft. Finally, they dive into why Michael Jordan’s 1988 “stocks” numbers being inflated really doesn’t matter. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Lakers hire J.J. Redick 00:18:47 - Bulls acquir...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 50 min
The nerds do an NBA Mock Draft, discussing whether the Atlanta Hawks should take Alex Sarr or Zaccharie Risacher to pair with Trae Young, how the San Antonio Spurs can build around Victor Wembanyama by adding Cody Williams and Nikola Topic, and how the OKC Thunder can improve their title chances by adding Tristan Da Silva. Timestamps 00:00:23 - #1 - Atlanta Hawks 00:06:53 - #2 - Washington Wizards 00:11:42 - #3 - Houston Rockets 00:14:26 - #4 - San Antonio Spurs 00:21:35 - #5 - Detroit Pistons 0...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 18 min
The nerds react to Game 5 of the NBA Finals as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis close out Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. Timestamps 00:00:23 - The Celtics are historically great 00:12:19 - Who deserved Finals MVP? 00:20:28 - How high has Jaylen Brown climbed among the NBA’s elite? 00:25:54 - How much Jaylen Brown has improved 00:28:22 - The contributions of Derrick White & Jrue Holiday 00:35:55 - Sam Hauser’s revenge tour 00:41:28 - How would you grade L...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 38 min
The nerds react to Game 4 of the NBA Finals, as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics attempt to sweep Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks to win their 18th NBA title. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Dallas’ defense and interior supremacy 00:12:16 - Luka’s offensive dominance 00:24:40 - Dallas’ elite play from role players 00:31:54 - Where did Boston fall short? 00:37:14 - The Tatum vs. Brown debate 00:38:57 - What can Boston do differently in Game 5? 00:43:19 - Does this game t...
Jun 15, 2024•52 min
The nerds react to Game 3 of the NBA Finals, as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics took a 3-0 lead over Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks even with Kristaps Porzingis out due to injury. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Takeaways from Boston’s victory without Porzingis 00:03:34 - How Boston is historically great 00:11:39 - Tatum plays better and Brown is clearly Finals MVP 00:19:55 - Disappointing Luka & why the Mavericks had to capitalize on this game 00:36:02 - Kyrie’s ...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The nerds discuss how Kristaps Porzingis' injury affects the Boston Celtics chances to win the NBA title with Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown still leading the way. They also break down how Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks need to improve around Luka Doncic to have a chance to come back and win it all. They also discuss Dan Hurley's decision to pass up on coaching Lebron James with the Los Angeles Lakers to stay at UCONN, and hand out the 2024 NBA White Boy of the Year Award. Timestamps 00:00...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 27 min
The nerds react to Game 2 of the NBA Finals between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics vs. Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. Timestamps 00:00:23 - The pronounced talent gap between Boston and Dallas 00:11:52 - Jrue Holiday and Derrick White’s impact on Game 2 00:18:08 - Jayson Tatum vs. Jaylen Brown 00:39:12 - Luka’s performance in Game 2 00:45:15 - What can Dallas to differently the rest of the series? #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listene...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 8 min
The nerds react to Game 1 of the NBA Finals between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics against Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Boston’s superb defense 00:10:25 - The return of Kristaps Porzingis 00:18:46 - Brown and Tatum’s impact goes beyond the stat sheet 00:28:30 - Who is the Celtics’ best scorer? 00:35:34 - What adjustments can Dallas make? #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 07, 2024•50 min
The nerds answer all your questions about the NBA Finals in a mailbag episode, from where Luka ranks among the best offensive players ever to where Kyrie Irving ranks among the best point guards of this era, compared to Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook. They also discuss where Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics could rank among the best teams this century with a win in the Finals. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Where does Luka rank as an all-time offensive player in terms of skill? 00:...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 52 min
The nerds are joined by Joel Moran of the Pick a Side podcast to discuss whether Luka Doncic has surpassed Nikola Jokic as the best player in the NBA after carrying the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals. They also dive into a number of keys to the Finals, including whether Jayson Tatum can carry the Boston Celtics to an NBA title and why Kristaps Porzingis and Kyrie Irving may be the two most important players in the series. Finally, they discuss which team is best set up to be kings of the Wes...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 44 min
The nerds take a deep dive into the NBA Finals, delivering their predictions on who will win the NBA Finals between Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks, and Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. Timestamps 00:00:23 - How does Boston deal with Luka? 00:10:43 - How does Kyrie fare against the Celtics’ back-court? 00:14:00 - Can Dallas’ supporting cast pull their weight? 00:17:29 - How does Boston disrupt Dallas’ alley-oops and lobs? 00:19:58 - Can Dallas play Al Horford...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The nerds react to Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals as Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves take on Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Mavericks-Timberwolves #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min
The nerds react to Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals as Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks attempt to sweep Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Mavericks-Timberwolves #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 29, 2024•43 min
The nerds react to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics versus Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner and the Indiana Pacers. Then, the nerds deliver a tribute to basketball legend Bill Walton. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Celtics-Pacers 00:46:24 - Bill Walton Tribute #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2024•58 min
The nerds react to Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals between Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks against Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Mavericks-Timberwolves Game 3 00:48:18 - Celtics-Pacers Game 3 #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2024•1 hr 2 min
The nerds discuss Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks against Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Mavericks-Timberwolves #Volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2024•50 min
The nerds react to Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics take on Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Celtics-Pacers 00:28:14 - Keys to Game 2 of Mavericks-Timberwolves #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 24, 2024•44 min
The nerds react to Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves against Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Timberwolves-Mavericks #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 23, 2024•45 min
The nerds react to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics and Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner and the Indiana Pacers. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Celtics-Pacers #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2024•40 min
The nerds are joined by Tyler from Hoop Venue to discuss why Nikola Jokić is still the best player in the NBA and what's next for the Denver Nuggets after a disappointing playoff exit. They also discuss the most interesting keys to the upcoming Western Conference Finals between Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves against Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks, and if Minnesota's defense is the best since the 2004 Pistons. Finally, they name the most disrespected stars of t...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 16 min
The nerds preview the upcoming Western Conference Finals between Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks against Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, the nerds preview the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals between Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics against Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Timberwolves-Mavericks 00:41:33 - Celtics-Pacers #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
May 21, 2024•59 min
The nerds react to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets taking on Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semifinals. They also react to Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers destroying Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks in a historic offensive performance. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Nuggets-Timberwolves 00:41:45 - Knicks-Pacers #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 20, 2024•1 hr 9 min
The nerds react to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks taking on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and the OKC Thunder in Game 6. They also discuss what to expect in Game 7 between Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers against Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and the New York Knicks. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Thunder-Mavericks 00:40:22 - Pacers-Knicks #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 19, 2024•56 min
The nerds react to Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks taking on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 5. They also discuss Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics finishing off the Cleveland Cavaliers, and dive into what's next for Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Darius Garland. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Mavericks-Thunder 00:33:46 - Celtics-Cavaliers #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The nerds react to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets taking on Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves. They also discuss Jalen Brunson's monster performance to lead the New York Knicks past Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Nuggets-Timberwolves 00:39:04 - Pacers-Knicks #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The nerds answer your questions in a new mailbag episode! They discuss why people are so quick to disrespect Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets, how the Minnesota Timberwolves can get Karl-Anthony Towns going and whether a title for the Boston Celtics would make Jayson Tatum a Top 5 player. They also discuss which players they've most enjoyed watching throughout this run and what's next for several teams this offseason. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Why do people not give Jokic and the Nuggets’ the c...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 32 min
The nerds react to Game 4 between Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder. They also break down how Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics beat Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers without Donovan Mitchell. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Mavericks-Thunder 00:35:57 - Celtics-Cavaliers #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 14, 2024•54 min
The nerds react to Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets taking on Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert in a crucial Game 4. They also discuss how Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers destroyed Jalen Brunson & the short-handed Knicks. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Nuggets-Timberwolves 00:43:16 - Knicks-Pacers 00:55:03 - Atlanta wins draft lottery #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 13, 2024•1 hr 9 min
The nerds react to another awesome day of NBA playoff action, as Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown & the Boston Celtics took on Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3. They also react to how Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, PJ Washington and the Dallas Mavericks took Game 3 vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams & the Oklahoma City Thunder. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Celtics-Cavaliers 00:23:57 - Mavericks-Thunder #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...
May 12, 2024•58 min
The nerds discuss Game 3 between Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets responding against Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves. They also react to Tyrese Haliburton, Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers delivering a huge Game 3 win over Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and the New York Knicks. Timestamps 00:00:23 - Knicks-Pacers 00:35:00 - Timberwolves-Nuggets #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min
