Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow first discuss some problematic issues surrounding Zion Williamson's game. Then at (27:22) The Athletic's NBA Draft Analyst Sam Vecenie joins the show to discuss his latest Big Board, including why LaMelo Ball deserves the top spot. If you're looking to help out a local business during these tough times, one of Mo's favorite spots in LA, Gelateria Uli, is running a GoFundMe for its employees. Click the link to check it out - https://www.g...
Apr 02, 2020•58 min•Ep. 163
Retro Rewind: Basketball Buds, Zach Harper, BLK Tray, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour and special guest TrueHoop's Henry Abbott look back at Game 1 of the 1992 NBA Finals between the Bulls and Trail Blazers. The night Jordan reached another level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 162
JA Adande drops by to pick one of his most memorable games in NBA History, the 1987 NBA All Star Game. Before Jordan was King. Stars like Magic, Bird, other lost in time, Moses Malone and Steve Chambers. James Worthy's worthiness and an ending for the ages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 161
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow answer some of the smartest (and oddest) questions from their listeners including which position matters the most in building a champion, would you rather: flawed #1 or an overqualified #2 and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2020•44 min•Ep. 160
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow, and Mo Dakhil are joined by The Athletic's Sam Amick to talk about NBA commissioner Adam Silver's comments on how the league could return to play. Plus the past team's you'd most want to rewatch, the past champions you'd least like to watch again and the everlasting legacy of Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2020•45 min•Ep. 159
In the latest episode of Basketball Buds Zach Harper, Dave DuFour and BLK Tray rewind back to 1993 to rewatch Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Suns and Bulls. Analyzing aspects of the game then, that are present now, and how the game has evolved. Plus backstories that were happening during this crucial period in Michael Jordan's Bulls history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 19, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 158
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour and Seth Partnow are joined by Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi, the co-director of the Texas Children’s Center for Vaccine Development at Baylor College of Medicine, and Dr. Zachary Binney, a sports injury epidemiologist at Emory University, to discuss what we know (and don't know) about the coronavirus, how it relates to the decision to suspend professional sports league's around the world, and best everyday practices for handling the virus. Thanks to @liminalphase of @A...
Mar 13, 2020•44 min•Ep. 157
NBA has suspended the season amid the coronavirus pandemic and Rudy Gobert reportedly testing positive for the ailment.Featuring: Zach Harper, Dave DuFour, Wosny Lambre, Mo Dakhil, Ethan Strauss and Tony Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 12, 2020•38 min•Ep. 156
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil are joined by The Athletic's Golden State Warriors reporter Anthony Slater to talk about the Warriors decision to play without fans in their arena due to coronavirus. Then (8:10) a debate of whether LeBron James for MVP conversation is legitimate. Plus a discussion on drop coverage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2020•43 min•Ep. 155
Basketball Buds. Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Jon Krawczynski and BLK Tray on the potential shutdown of games because of the Corona Virus. The Rockets regression, back to their old ways, and the LeBron vs Giannis MVP Debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 154
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour and Seth Partnow are joined in Boston at the Sloan Conference by Amin Elhassen, Kevin Arnovitz and Henry Abbott to discuss what was learned at Sloan, the most unique ideas to improve the NBA schedule and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 153
Zach Harper and BIG Wos read user comments from the latest Power Rankings. https://theathletic.com/1640423/2020/03/02/the-athletics-nba-power-rankings-week-19-heading-into-the-fourth-quarter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 06, 2020•37 min•Ep. 152
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Seth Partnow and Mo Dakhil dive into how the Houston Rockets have been successful on offense and defense in their ultra small-ball lineup. Plus how opponents may attack the new scheme. Then (26:02) the ripple effect of Giannas Antetokounmpo's and the Milwaukee Bucks starters light minutes load. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 05, 2020•42 min•Ep. 151
The Basketball Buds: Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Knicks reporter Mike Vorkunov talk about the latest feud with Knicks owner James Dolan and forever-fan James Dolan. Also the Corona Virus Fear Factor, Steph's absence and MVP talk. Listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 150
Zach Harper and BIG Wos react to reader comments in this week's Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2020•25 min•Ep. 149
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour and Seth Partnow dive deep on the Bucks, (23:12) Suns and (44:53) Wizards, joined throughout the show by Bleacher Report's Howard Beck and The Athletic's Gina Mizell, Eric Nehm and Fred Katz. Look out for me team specific looks as the season goes along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 148
The Baketball Buds: Charlotte Hornets big-man Cody Zeller drops in to talk about his project with Riley Hospital for Children wearing sneakers designed by pediatric patients. A great cause. Also D-Wade's retirement ceremony. Then Rich Hoffman on Ben Simmons' back injury and the 76ers' fading hopes. Finally Fred Katz on red-hot Bradley Beal, whether he stays in DC and the likelihood John Wall returns this season. https://twitter.com/RileyKids/status/1232120488090095616?s=20 Learn more about your ...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 147
A team of a dozen writers and editors from The Athletic tell the story of the 24 hours surrounding Kobe Bryant’s death: from LeBron James’ record breaking night in Philadelphia to the helicopter crash in Calabasas and the emotional impact that followed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2020•28 min•Ep. 136
Nerder She Wrote's Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow deliver one of the nerdiest basketball episodes of all-time. First up: Dave and Seth are joined in Chicago by The Athletic's John Hollinger and NBC Sports' Dan Feldman to talk about the inner workings of player evaluations, draft combine secrets and more. Then at (50:00) Dr. Nick Elam joins Dave, Seth and Mo to talk about eponymously named Elam Ending that was featured during the NBA All-Star game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 144
Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and special guest Scott Agness NBA Finally Gets A Win? Tim Getting Frank All Star Weekend All Star Game Format Dunk Contest "Robbed" Stretch run or stretch done John Beilein out in Cleveland Pacers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 143
Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow. Topics: How NBA teams miss on players in the draft process Arrogance and the belief of 'our system' will turn a player realize his potential Whether effort is the primary factor in defensive ability Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 13, 2020•48 min•Ep. 142
D'Angelo Russell debut in Minny, joined by Jon K Nick Nurse coach of year candidacy Iggy in Miami plus Heat appreciation The rest is a mix of All Star weekend predictions Conversation about Serge Ibaka and fashion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 12, 2020•55 min•Ep. 141
Former WNBA MVP Sylvia Fowles joins Dave DuFour in Serbia to talk international women's basketball, the new game-changing WNBA CBA, and what is behind Fowles' drive to become a mortician as her post-playing career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 09, 2020•25 min•Ep. 140
Nerder She Wrote wit Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow Special guests: Sam Amick, Marcus Thompson, Jovan Buha and James Edwards - D'Angelo Russell for Andrew Wiggins - Clippers get Marcus Morris - Andre Iguodala to Miami Heat - Andre Drummond to Cleveland - 76ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 07, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 139
Zach and Wos read comments from this week's Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 06, 2020•27 min•Ep. 138
The Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Ethan Strauss Special guest: Derek Bodner Topics: Knicks Fire Steve Mills Grizzlies vs Andre Iguodala 76ers Issues Karl-Anthony Towns' tailspin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 137
Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow. Topics: What has stood out in Zion Williamson's debut Does Zion have a chance at beating Ja Morant for Rookie of the Year Why Rankings Are Bad and Tiers are Good Does Clutch Exist? An answer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 30, 2020•44 min•Ep. 135
The Basketball Buds with Zach Harper, BIG Wos, Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil, Fred Katz and Ethan Strauss Topics: Kobe Bryant Timberwolves Collapse D'Angelo Russell West Parity Media Dining Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 29, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 134
David Aldridge, Marcus Thompson, Michael Lee and Zach Harper reflect on the tragic passing of Kobe Brant and his daughter Gianna. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 133
Nerder She Wrote with Dave DuFour, Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow. Topics: Why shot charts don't tell the whole story Mutually beneficial trades among contenders Predictions on Zion Williamson's rest of the season Plus - some talk about Seth's cat's frequent attacks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 23, 2020•48 min•Ep. 132
