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Erik and A.C. react to the wild start to the NBA's free agency period. What will happen to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in the wake of Durant's trade request? What on Earth were the Minnesota Timberwolves thinking to give up the farm for Rudy Gobert? Did A.C.'s Knicks make a $104 million mistake in signing Jalen Brunson? What should be made of the many star players who signed extensions? And what can Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari bring to the Boston Celtics? 00:42 - Kevin Durant requests to be traded 11:30 - Kyrie Irving situation and the Los Angeles Lakers pursuit of him 24:09 - Minnesota Timberwolves go all in for Rudy Gobert 44:09 - Knicks get Jalen Brunson (and probably tamper too) 47:24 - Several star players sign massive extensions 53:06 - Boston Celtics acquire Malcolm Brogdon and Danilo Gallinari 58:13 - Which teams have had the best and worst offseasons so far? https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

Erik and Anu are joined by Curry fan Gokul to recap the NBA Finals and what it means for Stephen Curry's legacy. 1:53 - Overall thoughts of the series. 6:37 - What went wrong for the Celtics? 21:05 - Any bright spots for the Celtics moving forward? 27:04 - What went right for the Warriors? 42:32 - Stephen Curry's Legacy https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

A.C. is joined by Boston Celtics superfan Vivek to discuss the Golden State Warriors taking a 3-2 series lead over the Celtics in the NBA Finals. They cover Jayson Tatum's struggles, Andrew Wiggins' emergence, Steph Curry's unique brilliance, adjustments made by both teams, and much more. Plus they preview what to expect from the rest of the series. https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

A.C. and Rahul breakdown the Xs and Os of Warriors-Celtics Finals series. Then they discuss the impact this series could have on the legacies of those involved. Finally, Rahul shares his betting wisdom as he reads the odds for this series. 1:32 - Reacting to the End of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals 13:04 - The Western Conference Finals 14:50 - General Thoughts About the Finals 16:05 - Warriors Offense Versus Celtics Defense 26:49 - Celtics Offense Versus Warriors Defense 34:42 - How Will Legacies Be Changed By the Outcome? 52:02 - Betting Odds 1:03:35 - Finals Predictions https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

A.C. is joined by returning guest - and Boston Celtics fan - Vivek to reflect on a pair of game 7s in which the Boston Celtics prevailed against the Milwaukee Bucks, while the Dallas Mavericks stunned the Phoenix Suns. 0:46 - Boston Celtics defeat Milwaukee Bucks. How did the Celtics win game 7? Are the Celtics the best defensive team in decades? Do the Celtics have a weakness that could be exposed from here on out? Did the Bucks' front office fail Giannis? 39:16 - Dallas Mavericks stun Phoenix Suns. What on earth happened to a once dominant Suns team? Are the Suns relying on the wrong types of shots? What does this series tell us about Chris Paul and Devin Booker? How great is Luka Doncic? Is the Mavs defense for real? 1:13:33 - Conference Finals Preview and Predictions. https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

AC and Anu dive into three of the second round series in these exciting playoffs. Are Aswi's Sixers doomed without Embiid? Will the Splash Brothers be able to hold back the rising tide of the young Grizzlies? Can the statistically best team in the NBA be stopped single-handedly by one of the greatest players in NBA history? 1:12 - Philadelphia 76ers vs. Miami Heat 13:47 - Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors 35:48 - Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

Aswi and Anu are joined by our resident Jazz fan, Abhi to discuss Ja Morant's Ja Breaker dunk. Was it an all-time great playoff dunk? How does Abhi feel about the utter collapse of his Jazz at the hands of a mostly Luka-less Mavs team? Will Aswi or Anu come out on top as the 76ers try avoiding blowing a 3-0 lead to the Raptors? 1:30 - Ja Morant 4:29 - Desmond Bane 6:29 - The Utah Jazz 7:22 - Utah's defensive struggles 10:30 - Donovan Mitchell 14:29 - Rudy Gobert 18:54 - Sixers vs. Raptors 23:15 - Joel Embiid 28:53 - James Harden 33:21 - Pascal Siakam 34:57 - Tobias Harris 36:12 - Scottie Barnes 38:18 - Predictions for both series https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

Erik and A.C. discuss the most shocking series of the NBA playoffs: the Boston Celtics sweeping the Brooklyn Nets. What on earth happened to Kevin Durant? How great is Jayson Tatum? And is Kyrie Irving the least self-aware player in the league? The boys also hold no punches in critiquing the flagrant unprofessionalism of Ben Simmons. Plus, the boys cover the intriguing series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Memphis Grizzlies. What's to be made of the erratic play of Karl-Anthony Towns? How have the Wolves kept Ja Morant in check? And can the Wolves really pull off the upset as a seven seed? Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets 2:07 - Kevin Durant 19:01 - Jayson Tatum 23:26 - Boston's defense and outlook going forward 27:48 - Kyrie Irving 30:55 - Ben Simmons Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 37:36 - Karl-Anthony Towns 49:46 - Wolves' top-end talent vs. Grizzlies' superior depth 52:43 - Ja Morant 55:32 - Predictions for the rest of the series https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

A.C. is joined by lifelong friend and Boston Celtics fan Vivek to discuss the exhilarating game 1 between the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets. They react to the final plays of the game, debate Kyrie Irving's antics, and marvel at the greatness of Jayson Tatum. The boys also look ahead to the rest of what's shaping up to be a truly memorable series between two heavyweights. 3:47 - Initial reactions to Game 1 7:12 - Kyrie Irving 15:34 - Jayson Tatum 22:23 - Al Horford 24:14 - Jaylen Brown 30:23 - Andre Drummond 32:40 - Ben Simmons 36:42 - Kevin Durant 38:38 - Predictions for the remainder of the series 42:48 - How far can the Celtics go? https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

A.C. is joined by degenerate gambler extraordinaire Rahul to discuss betting on this year's NBA playoffs. Where do the value bets lie in each first round series? Which teams are worth betting on to make the Finals? And Rahul shares some fun prop bets to look out for. 1:32 - Phoenix Suns vs. New Orleans Pelicans 4:27 - Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves 13:45 - Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets 19:32 - Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah Jazz 26:18 - Miami Heat vs. Atlanta Hawks 31:15 - Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets 39:57 - Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls 41:53 - Philadelphia 76ers vs. Toronto Raptors 47:47 - Finals odds for Eastern Conference playoff teams 57:30 - Finals odds for Western Conference playoff teams 1:03:39 - Prop bets https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

With a heated neck-and-neck scoring title race between Embiid, LeBron, and Giannis, the season finale of the race is sure to be epic! Erik and Aswi talk shop about their guys going at it and what it would mean for the legacies of each of three guys to win it. Though the Lakers may missed out on the play-in this year, 8 teams are gunning for the last two playoff spots in their respective conferences. Who has the best shot and being one-and-done and who has the best shot of clinching their spot? 1:45 - The Scoring Title Race. Erik and Aswi discuss the state of the race and what it would mean for the legacies of the players in it. 22:41 - The Play-in Tournament. Erik and Aswi chat about their picks to come out of the play-in tournament and what they expect from the teams competing in it. https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

In the wake of Will Smith's infamous slap of Chris Rock at the Oscars, Anu and A.C. couldn't help but think of times where NBA players lost their cool and took a cheap shot at someone else. From slaps to sucker-punches to clotheslines, the boys rank the top ten "Will Smith slap" moments in NBA history. https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

As the playoffs are only a few weeks away, Erik, Aswi, and A.C. discuss the contenders in the loaded Eastern Conference. 3:13 - Boston Celtics. How has Jayson Tatum improved? Can the Celtics' elite defense carry their mediocre offense? Do they have the top-end firepower to compete with the other contenders? 15:03 - Philadelphia 76ers. How concerning are the 76ers clutch stats? Will their overreliance on free throws be their undoing? Can they survive on defense in the playoffs? 28:31 - Miami Heat. How concerning is Jimmy Butler's shooting slump? Is this year's Heat squad better than the bubble team that went to the Finals? Can Victor Oladipo help them? 39:10 - Brooklyn Nets. Are the Nets asking too much of Kevin Durant? How realistic is it for the Nets to go from the play-in tournament to the NBA Finals? Plus A.C. has a hot take on Kyrie Irving you don't want to miss. 52:01 - Milwaukee Bucks. Is this year's Bucks team as good as the squad that won the championship last season? Is there reason to worry about the Bucks' defensive statistics this year? How has Bud evolved as a coach? 58:07 - Which team wins the Eastern Conference playoffs? https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

Erik, Anu, Aswi, and A.C. discuss this disastrous Los Angeles Lakers season and debate who's the most at fault between Russell Westbrook, the front office, Frank Vogel, and LeBron James. The gang holds no punches as they cover everything from Russell Westbrook's inflexibility to LeBron James refusing to exert energy on defense. Plus Erik - LeBron's most loyal "stan" - has an epic rant criticizing LeBron that you don't want to miss. 2:08 - Russell Westbrook 32:33 - Lakers' front office and the failures of last offseason 44:32 - Frank Vogel 55:07 - LeBron James https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

Anu, Aswi, and A.C. discuss how frighteningly good Aswi's 76ers look so far with James Harden. How have they been so unstoppable? And do they have weaknesses that the right team can exploit in the playoffs? Plus, the gang covers the surging Boston Celtics and how they managed to turn around their season. 1:08 - Early impressions on how the Philadelphia 76ers look after trading for James Harden 10:28 - Joel Embiid 19:11 - James Harden 32:48 - Can the 76ers defense hold up in the playoffs? And who should play more between Danny Green and Matisse Thybulle? 40:31 - How have the Boston Celtics turned around their season? 44:06 - Jayson Tatum 49:01 - Jaylen Brown https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

Your favorite history nerds Erik and Aswi are back to celebrate President's Day in the only way they know how: comparing U.S. Presidential history with NBA history. To change it up, this year the boys are comparing NBA sidekicks with Vice Presidents. From the first to the worst, Aswi and Erik nitpick their favorite Robins helping their respective Batmans from elite to mediocre. 2:11 - Introducing the topic 3:19 - John Stockton/Al Gore 12:00 - Scottie Pippen/John Adams 18:42 - Scottie Pippen/Henry Wallace 22:41 - Anthony Davis/Joe Biden 27:05 - Kobe Bryant/Harry Truman/Dick Cheney 37:00 - Nick Young/Dan Quayle 41:20 - Stephon Marbury/Millard Fillmore 49:47 - Ben Simmons/Hannibal Hamlin 53:13 - Mo Williams/Aaron Burr 57:20 - Michael Jordan/Teddy Roosevelt 59:38 - Fun Fact: James Buchanan 1:03:01 - Russell Westbrook/George H.W. Bush https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

Erik, Aswi, and A.C. discuss all the big moves made before this season's trade deadline. Aswi basks in the glory of his Philadelphia 76ers finally acquiring James Harden in a package centered around Ben Simmons. And the boys offer their takes on everything from the Dallas Mavericks trading away Kristaps Porzingis to the Sacramento Kings acquiring Domantas Sabonis. Plus, which team stealthily won the trade deadline without making any big headlines? 1:08 - Brooklyn Nets trade James Harden to the Philadelphia 76ers for Ben Simmons 25:19 - Dallas Mavericks trade Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans 37:22 - Sacramento Kings trade Tyrese Haliburton to the Indiana Pacers for Domantas Sabonis 47:42 - Multi-team trade between the Detroit Pistons, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Sacramento Kings 56:11 - Boston Celtics trade Josh Richardson to the San Antonio Spurs for Derrick White 1:05:03 - Stealth winner of the trade deadline https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

Erik, Aswi, and A.C. discuss the latest rumors regarding the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers exploring the idea of trading James Harden for Ben Simmons. They also cover two of the big trades completed over the weekend: the Los Angeles Clippers acquiring Norman Powell and Robert Covington from the Portland Trail Blazers, and the Cleveland Cavaliers acquiring Caris Levert from the Indiana Pacers for draft compensation. 1:54 - Possible trade of James Harden for Ben Simmons. How would this potential trade help each team? Is there really any need to do this trade now instead of waiting for the summer? How much should the 76ers be willing to give up to make this happen before the trade deadline? Is Harden even the same dominant player he once was? 21:08 - Trade between the Clippers and Blazers. How does this trade improve the Clippers? What can we learn from the Clippers about team-building as a tax-paying team? What does this trade signal about the Blazers' intentions going forward? 35:10 - Trade between the Cavs and Pacers. How can Caris Levert impact this feisty and competitive Cavs team? What should be made of what the Pacers got in return? If there is to be a firesale in Indiana, which of their players would be most in demand? https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

Erik, Anu, and Aswi discuss the starters selected for this season's All Star game and make their picks for who they think deserve to be named as All Stars in each conference. 1:52 - Reactions to the starters selected for the All Star game 18:17 - Eastern Conference reserves 38:52 - Western Conference reserves 53:31 - Other thoughts on this year's All Star game https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi

Inspired by Grayson Allen's MMA takedown of Alex Caruso, the boys share stories about some of the dirtiest players in NBA history. They cover everyone from Draymond Green to Bill Laimbeer plus plenty of under the radar candidates. 1:55 - Grayson Allen. What should be made of Grayson Allen's takedown of Alex Caruso? Did the Milwaukee Bucks cross the line with their tweet and defense of Grayson? And was the NBA too lenient to Grayson? 11:51 - Draymond Green 15:36 - Bill Laimbeer 18:24 - Rick Mahorn 21:09 - Dennis Rodman 24:38 - Bruce Bowen 27:41 - Chris Paul 29:25 - Karl Malone 31:25 - Dikembe Mutombo 35:28 - Serge Ibaka 36:52 - Marcus and Markieff Morris https://brownmenwontjump.com Edited by: Aswi