Jared Dubin ( @JADubin5 ) of Bloomberg Sports, Grantland, and Hardwood Paroxysm joined us today to talk about the issues in Indiana, the Knicks' playoff hopes, and whether the Nets can make a run. We also discussed UConn's win over Kentucky in the National Championship and made our picks for tonight's games.
Steve Hirdt (@SteveHirdt), Executive Vice President of the Elias Sports Bureau & Fordham '72, joined us to talk about analytics & whether or not we're overwhelming ourselves with stats, and a crazy trend in the NBA. Plus, we preview Knicks-Nets tonight and talk about the decline of the Pacers.
Spero Dedes, WFUV alumn, radio voice of the Knicks, and NCAA Basketball Broadcaster for CBS Sports joined us today to talk both about the Knicks and the Tournament. He first discusses what Phil Jackson's first moves may be, and the time it'll take to rebuild, and also talks about very strong Michigan St & Michigan teams.
Kenny Ducey and Kevin Kelly talk to The Wall Street Journal's Chris Herring ( @HerringWSJ ) about Phil Jackson's impact on the Knicks' future, the team's relationship with media, James Dolan's image, and Michigan's chances in the NCAA Tournament. Around 33 minutes in, the guys give their picks for the tournament region-by-region.
Ryan Ruocco ( @RyanRuocco ), voice of the Nets and the NBA on ESPN and WFUV alumn joins us to discuss the Nets 2014 resurgence and the implications of Phil Jackson coming to the Knicks. We also talk James Harden and do some Wednesday pick 'em.
Jason Concepcion ( @Netw3rk ) of Grantland joined us to discuss the saddening Knicks, and what the remainder of the year holds for some of the top teams in the East and West. We also take a look at how many more games the Sixers could realistically win this year, the Nets' return to .500, and make some picks for Wednesday night's games.
Kenny Ducey, Matt Rosenfeld, and Kevin Kelly discuss the Knicks' loss to the Heat, and Raymond Felton's off-the-court non-distracting distractions. Also, the Nets have some promise, Jimmer Fredette is available, and Friday night pick 'em.
From mid-Thursday afternoon: Kenny Ducey and Kevin Kelly host a special edition of the Pick and Pod on wfuvsports.org from as the trade deadline approaches.
Kenny Ducey, Matt Rosenfeld, and Kevin Kelly discuss the latest trade deadline rumors & the Knicks at the break with Jared Dubin ( @JADubin5 ) of Bloomberg, Grantland, and Hardwood Paroxysm.
Kenny Ducey and Matt Rosenfeld talk with Seth Rosenthal ( @seth_rosenthal ) of SB Nation's Posting and Toasting about the Knicks at the trade deadline, JR Smith, and All-Star Weekend. We ask Seth to place a wager alog with ours on Ben McLemore doing a 720 dunk like he says he may.
Kenny Ducey, Matt Rosenfeld, and Kevin Kelly chat about the struggles of the Cavaliers, the firing of their GM & All-Star Weekend. Tommy Beer (@TommyBeer) of Basketball Insiders calls in to discuss the job security of Mike Woodson, whether he sees Carmelo Anthony being traded, and how he would add some excitment to All-Star Saturday.
Kenny Ducey, Matt Rosenfeld, and Kevin Kelly discuss the recent release of the NBA's All-Star reserves, JR Smith/Tim Hardaway Jr, and Kevin Durant, and are joined by Dan Devine ( @YourManDevine ) from Ball Don't Lie for more.
Tom Lorenzo ( @TomLorenzo ) of Nets Daily joined the first episode of the Pick and Pod to discuss the Nets' win over the Magic Tuesday, improved defense, and the coaching improvements of Jason Kidd. Plus, Kenny Ducey, Matt Rosenfeld, and Kevin Kelly discuss if Tim Hardaway Jr's defense is keeping him off the floor, and if Kevin Durant is MVP.
