A special episode of our show to reminisce and show love to one of the greatest head coaches of all-time Jerry Sloan. The Athletic's Tony Jones joins us to break bread and share with us the greatness of Coach Sloan and his impact to organization and the Utah Community. An NBA Journalist OG such as Tony would know these things even if Coach Sloan worried about the BS he wrote on his teams. No BS here, just unfiltered talk of a great man and a legendary coach. Download and Discuss with US Become a...
May 27, 2020•47 min
This week we were fortunate to have Jason Howarth, VP of Martketing for Panini America, onboard to do a little Facetime with the Baseline. He discusses the latest in Blockchain Technology and how their partnership with the NBA has flourished over the years. Find out why Panini stays ahead of the curve and will be key ushering innovative ways to elevate fan engagement in the Post Covid Era of Sports. Also we learn what CaseBreaking is all about and why its the latest buzz in the Sports Memorbilia...
May 26, 2020•47 min
Our final wrap up discussion on the coveted Docu-series "The Last Dance" we breakdown the final two episodes aired this past weekend. Shaw and I analyze the emotional toll that consumed the 98' Bulls as they fought relentlessly to get past Bird's Pacers and eventually handed those L's to the Utah Jazz in 6 en route to another 3 Peat Championship. From the "Flu Game" to Rodzilla to Jordan's final 45, we discuss the greatness and vulnerability of one of the NBA's greatest dynasties and the cou-de-...
May 18, 2020•56 min
This week's episode put the spotlight on the next-gen high school ballers Jalen Green, Daishen Nix, and Isaiah Todd and their decision to sign on and play in the G-League Development Program. We have two excellent guests to help elevate the conversation: Breakdown (4:48): Kevin Danna, longtime friend, and voice of the G-League Santa Cruz Warriors joined us to discuss his one on one conversation with high school phenom Jalen Green and his IG Interview. He also drops some serious name recognition ...
May 11, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Our Post Show Wrap Up Discussion covering the Epic Docu-Series "The Last Dance" covering the 1998 Champion Season of the Chicago Bulls. By far the most emotional and to many the most impactful parts of the series covered. We dive into: - Jordan's Leadership Style/Motivation and Relentlessness to Win - Jordan's Beef (Organic or Manufactured?) - The Passing of His Father, James, and the emotional toll it took on him and his decision making after the 1994 season - His decision to retire and play ba...
May 11, 2020•36 min
This week Rich Stein and OT joined our show to discuss the importance of fan engagement and how pro athletes are using technology to change their branding strategy to elevate the fan experience. When the NBA returns to us after the pandemic what will the game look like to the average fan? How will fans embrace the favorite athlete and how important will technology play a role in aiding fans to be fully engaged with the game under these extraordinary circumstances. Also on The Drop: The NBA is co...
May 05, 2020•1 hr
Another remarkable episode captured discussing Parts 5 & 6 of the docu-series The Last Dance chronicling the 1998 Chicago Bulls on their final run to be a 3 time NBA Champion. While the Bulls looked to have found its championship mettle going into the 98 playoffs, the already fractured relationship between the players and management again resurfaces and within the power dynamic we explore a few distinct facets that got us to this point: - Jordan's Brand : How he became Larger the Life and en...
May 04, 2020•39 min
FaceTime with The Baseline: Sacramento Kings Guard Yogi Ferrell joins the show. He leans in on how he's coping with the effects of the Pandemic and how he and his Foundation are still striving to doing great works in the community despite the pause of the NBA Season. The Drop: The G-League and its players are collaborating to form a Players Union? Another major step for the League to stand on its own two or a possible step back if not handled properly? We weigh in. We also weigh in on the NBA's ...
Apr 28, 2020•59 min
This week we get into: - Rodman's story and Impact - Phil's story and coming of age - Doug Collins, his Impact and his keen hindsight that he knew Phil Jackson was gonna take his job -Feuding with the Bad Boys and why the venom Jordan feels about them is real Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Apr 27, 2020•38 min
Our After Show Breakdown and Discussion of the Docuseries: The Last Dance. We give our Post Show Analysis of Parts 1 and 2 via Zoom captured for the Podcast. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support .
Apr 24, 2020•42 min
This week we were uber fortunate to have GirlsSportsTalk TV Founder Khristina Williams to hop on and help break down a historic 2020 WNBA Draft this past weekend. She highlights the highs of the first virtual draft in any sport and also weighs in on her X factor draftees that could make their mark in the upcoming season In the Drop: We dive into the NBA and G League collaborating to make a power move to ink Jalen Green and Isiah Todd for it's newly formed developmental program. How do these sign...
Apr 21, 2020•56 min
Staying on top of the various storylines throughout the league, Cal and Shaw dabble in the following tidbits over the last week: -NBA announces H-O-R-S-E Competition -NBA 2K Player Tournament update -Adam Silver says May 1 is the earliest a decision on the season will take place -NBA extends moratorium on player transactions indefinitely -NBA teams petitioning the league to push the draft until August -Teams can have virtual meetings up to 4 hours but can't watch live workouts -Owners agree to p...
Apr 14, 2020•55 min
Still hunkered down to due to the pandemic but never short of storylines to discuss this week we managed to drag away Sacramento Kings Assistant Head Coach and former player-favorite Bobby Jackson from his Sunday Funday to do a little FaceTime with the Baseline (FTWB). In the early 2000s Jackson was the prototype hybrid guard that paved the way for the Jamal Crawford, Louis Williams and Eric Gordons of the game to elevate the importance of the Sixth Man. In his hay-day he was a bulldog offensive...
Apr 06, 2020•59 min
Shaw and I discuss what the game will be missing should the season continue to be suspended indefinitely. From more LBJ milestones to the re-incarnation of Chris Paul we highlight a few things we will sorely miss from the passing of this season. We also take a trip back down memory lane to the early 2000s when Shareef Abdur-Raheem showed the way of brutal efficiency from the 4 Spot. We relive and remember on our next ep. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-ba...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr
We were privileged and blessed to get AP Senior Writer Tim Reynolds to help us sort out the NBA season's uncertainty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Our extensive convo breaks down his most recent article and sit-down with Commissioner Adam Silver and what possible options are on the table for the rest of the postseason and beyond. We may get a little political but who doesnt during these trying times. This is what happens when you leave 3 basketball heads in their own houses for an 48+ mins wi...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr
As we continue to get beyond the impacts of a Suspended NBA Season due to the Coronavirus, Shaw and I reflect on rounding out the top 5 contenders so far this season. The Lakers, Clippers and Bucks are a top of everyone's list as the top 3 contenders in the NBA this season. As we enter the home stretch The Baseline boys dive into which teams still have a shot a title (Nuggets, Rockets, Celtics, Raptors or other) On the Drop: We bring back that favorite seg Who ya Got: And my man Shaw came up wit...
Mar 21, 2020•50 min
We weigh in on the unprecedented move by Adam Silver and the league with its decision to suspend the NBA season indefinitely due to the Covid-19 Virus that has become a global pandemic. With at least 3 NBA players being tested positive for the Virus, we knew it would be inevitable for him to shut down the league. We give out perspective, the impact it will have on the season, and whether there will be a season when it's all said and done Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.c...
Mar 16, 2020•59 min
Our next episode we dig in Brooklyn and Kenny Atkinson mutually part ways. Are the Nets and their culture forever changed after this perplexing move? What do Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have to do with this? On the Drop: We discuss the socio-economic impact of the coronavirus and how it may affect the NBA moving forward. Also we caught a pre-sampling of a possible NBA Finals Matchup between the Bucks and the Lakers. The King reigned supreme and according to most reinvigorated his footing as an...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min
This week we were bestowed the honor and privilege to sit down and discuss one of the most dominant and talented Women's Basketball Team ever assembled. The 1983 USC Lady Trojans led by Cheryl Miller, Cynthia Cooper, Paula and Pam McGee, Juliette Robinson and our guest Dr Rhonda Windham. Dr Windham and her teammates will be featured in the up coming HBO Sports Documentary: Women of Troy. Not only were they National Champions in 83 & 84 , they revolutionized the way Women's basketball should ...
Mar 02, 2020•47 min
Our peoples Spencer Davies joins the show to discuss the Cavs and where they're headed as a team under JB Bickerstaff and company. Can the Cavs mount up some positive momentum after the Belein Experiment blew up in Altman's Face. Also we discuss Empty Calorie Playas. Dudes balling and giving NBA Analytics early Christmas Gifts but does it really mean anything in the grand scheme of making their team better or winning? We discuss at least 4 guys who may fit that discussion. Become a supporter of ...
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr
We wrap up and clap up on the pagentry and audacity of NBA All Star Weekend. You know we couldnt let the Slam Dunk Contest get by without us airing out much deserved grievances over the event. Big Shaw drops jewels on the All Star game's shine and I give my praise to one NBA player who embraced the Mamba Mentality to resurrect the ASG properly Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/support ....
Feb 19, 2020•57 min
Toronto is handling the East and the departure of Kawhi Leonard better than expected. As the hottest team in the NBA are they an underrated contender? Katie Heindl, from Raptors.com helps us understand their magical season. The Drop NBA Trade Deadline Review Clint Capella lands in Atlanta and Robert Covington to Houston in a massive 12-player deal. Andre Iguodala & Jae Crowder to Miami as Justise Winslow, Gorgui Dieng, Dion Waiters land in Memphis, James Johnson to Minnesota. D'Angelo Russel...
Feb 13, 2020•59 min
This week we give our take on what to look for going into the second half of the season. Will some possible moves be made, players traded. Who is primed to have a monster second half of the season? Which team is poised to disappoint? Which team will cause the most drama? Also we pontificate on the crazy run Dame Dolla is on why it will make the Portland Trailblazers the most dangerous team you dont want to face in the 1st round of the playoffs. Ohh and My Man Shaw may have some choice words for ...
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr
The unspeakable passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi has rocked the NBA community and the basketball world. There is an incredible void with the loss of a basketball icon and the process to heal is often manifested in the memories and spoken tributes that outline a deep and surreal understanding of the Man, the Myth and the Legend of the Black Mamba. He was more than an NBA Superstar and Laker Legend. He was an entity that when in contact and absorbed transfers an energy that is unmatche...
Jan 28, 2020•54 min
Brian Sampson from , Bucks Film Room (@BucksFilmRoom), joins us to air out any doubt about The Milwaukee Bucks who are on pace for 70 wins and despite having the reigning MVP, in Giannis Antetokounmpo, the conversation on them is almost mute. How have they improved their roster to be the runaway favorites in the East at the midway point of the season? It's time to take note of what the Utah Jazz are doing as they've been the best team in the West since the start of the new year. Mike Conley is b...
Jan 20, 2020•1 hr
With the Western Conference being weaker than expected, two teams have been able to show better results than anticipated as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies have playoff hopes. Oklahoma City finds itself with a mix of veterans and young talent that is meshing. Will they abort their plans of selling off assets? Memphis is young but competitive as their talent is finding the necessary chemistry to close out games after an abysmal start. Are they for real and can they stay in the hun...
Jan 13, 2020•59 min
This week we focus on the Sixers, a team whom on paper look like they can run with anyone East or West but on the court play like they get ran on East or West. Why the inconsistency? Can we rely on them to get it together and begin to play like the team whom many predicted pre-season to be the team competing in the ECF or possibly coming out of the East. Or is this a pipe dream and Elton Brand becomes the NBA Rocketman. Also we try to assert out claim for players no longer in the NBA game, who s...
Jan 08, 2020•1 hr
This week our peoples Ethan Skolnick drops Hot Takes on the Miami Heat whose putting the East on Scorched Earth, and as we round out 2019 before we break forward to 2020 we take a look back at the Champions of the Decade. The most impressive, the least impressive, the best Revenge, the most dominant. Alot of convo to contrary to be had with your boys before we throw up the deuces to 2019. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-baseline-nba-podcast--3677698/suppo...
Dec 31, 2019•1 hr
Hang up your mistletoe over you 52" 4K Flatscreen and prepare to be blitzed by the harmonius melodies of that sweet NBA sound of balls bouncing on the parquet floor. We preview all of the Christmas Day Games and maybe throw up a prediction or two ... Also we take a look at the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team who came out the gate like a pack of wolves on the hunt for pride and respect in the west but since have become sheep among the pack and with the season quickly spiraling out of control since...
Dec 24, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Shaw and I peruse through the statistical anomalies of the NBA and through out some interesting data and talking points to high light how insane the NBA season has gone thus far. At a time we're people are in awe of the offensive explosion happening by the superstars of the game, it appears that are some players who are quietly piecing together an impressive nba season, whether they are rookie or veteran, their game is talking loudly. We dig into some of those numbers. We got a nice segment with...
Dec 20, 2019•1 hr
