The Friday Mailbag: Devil's Advocate

Dave DuFour and Zena discuss the Cavs dismantling of the 76ers, the Kings picking up their third straight win, and the Nuggets continued success without Nikola Jokić. Then, Tony Jones joins the gang to react to the Sixers lack of energy against Cleveland, Joel Embiid’s current level of play, and Tyrese Maxey’s All NBA chances.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Tony JonesExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Jan 26min

Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni discuss 5 questions about the NBA Season:1. If the Playoffs started today, which of the top 6 seeds in either conference does nobody fear?2. Which superstar is under the most pressure in the 2nd half of the season?3. Which role player has had the biggest breakout this season (non-all star)4. Which young team are you picking to make it past round 1 of the Playoffs?5. Which team is in need of the biggest face lift at the trade deadline in order to make a push this season Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni, Zena KeitaProducer: Andrew Schlecht Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Jan 56min

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni react to the Milwaukee Bucks devastating blowout loss to the Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert and the rise of Peyton Watson for the Denver Nuggets. Then, Andrew Schlecht joins the show after the Thunder get revenge on Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs to discuss OKC’s gameplan and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s dominant two-way performance.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni and Andrew SchlechtExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Jan 24min

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita are joined by John Hollinger to discuss a story about the Rockets, the trading Ja Morant, Michael Porter Jr’s trade market and more. After the break Dave and Zena ask John about the rookie class and which player from the upcoming draft class is under the radar.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita, John HollingerProducer: Andrew SchlechtVideo Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Jan 23min

Dave DuFour, Es Baraheni and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves huge win over Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs, the Nuggets continued success without Nikola Jokić, and the crazy finish between the Raptors and Sixers. Then, the gang discusses OKC’s pole position in the Western Conference and which team poses the biggest threat.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Es BaraheniExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Jan 24min

Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the week of NBA basketball, free throws, Thunder’s bad loss, and who wants Ja Morant? After a break Jared Weiss of the Athletic joins the show to discuss the Spurs and their wins against OKC, the guards and how they are gelling, the Spurs status as a contender, and of course…. Wemby. Then the gang play a fun edition of Andrew vs. the Beat Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Andrew Schlecht and Alex SpeersWith: Jared WeissExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Monica Compton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Jan 1h 16min

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Timberwolves win over the Cavs, the Pacers snapping their 13 game losing streak, and condensation in Chicago. Then, Sam Amick joins the pod to close the book on the Trae Young trade, discuss possible AD destinations, and his exclusive interview with Giannis Antetokounmpo.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Zena Keita and Sam AmickExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Jan 26min

Dave DuFour and Es Baraheni are joined by Josh Robbins discuss the Trae Young for C.J. McCollum swap between Atlanta and Washington. Then, Dave and Es react to the Nuggets picking up another shorthanded win and talk to Brian Geisinger about the Hornets development and Kon Kneuppel’s rookie of the year candidacy.Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/eme2tPcUM2Host: Dave DuFourWith: Es Baraheni, Josh Robbins, and Brian GeisingerExecutive Producer: Andrew SchlechtAudio/Video Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Jan 31min