Adam & Mitch return to the 1st & 10 Podcast for the 2021 NFL season! In this episode, the dynamic duo refreshes everyone’s mind about the offseason and move on to 2021 predictions!
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Chevy has been spending time hanging with the enemies of the 2021 NBA Podcaster Bracket Challenge at Baseline Times. Last weekend he spent time on the Sixers talk podcast with Ben Berry. This week Mr. Berry joins the episode to share his NBA Mood now that the 76ers are out of the playoffs (3:15). The duo discusses if Ben Simmons is untradable at this time (7:10), where the best coaching vacancy is (9:30), who the BEST player is left in the playoffs (14:40), and which of the final four teams have dynasty potential (23:20). The Conference Finals x-factors are discussed as Ben and Chevy share their series predictions (26:00). The fellas review their STUDS and DUDS from the second round (32:35) and share their ALL-TIME NBA CHOKE teams (39:10).
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The first round of the playoffs is just about wrapped up (we’re rooting for you tonight, Luka!) and while it didn’t go as planned for our resident LeBron Stan and HEAT fan, the conference semifinals look very promising! Chevy and Rhoby are joined by Intern Jordan to recap the first round naming their STUDS & DUDS (45:25), playing a little round of Dribble, Dunk, or Flop to break down some impressive playoff debuts (37:30), and NBA Eulogies are back to bid farewell to the eliminated teams (57:20). The crew also look ahead to the second round, analyzing the x-factors and dishing out series predictions for the Nets-Bucks (10:35), Sixers-Hawks (18:45), Suns-Nuggets (24:00), and discuss who the Jazz should be rooting for as their next opponent (34:40)!
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Playoffs? You talkin’ about PLAYOFFS?! Yeah, we’re talkin’ playoffs! Gabe’s off on load management, but Chevy and Rhoby are here to give you the ultimate first-round playoff preview! Will there be any sweeps in the first round (09:25)? What team has the toughest road to the playoffs (10:45)? What underdog (aside from the Lakers) has the best chance of pulling off an upset (14:40)? What series will go 7 games (17:10)? They break down the x-factors and share their predictions for each first-round series (20:05) and declare their STUDS & DUDS of the play-in tournament (50:50)
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There’s nothing like a good crossover; in basketball or podcasting and that’s what we have on the latest episode of The Ten!
Baseline Times’ owner and host of the Shoot or Pass Podcast Chevy jumps in with Cody on The Ten to discuss the 2020-21 NBA MVP candidates!
Chevy and Cody also discuss the long-winded NBA season, playoff format options, and Chevy gives out his awards for the regular season. To close, Chevy names his ten NBA MVP candidates including his pick to win the award this season.
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GRAB YO BEER, BASKETBALL THAT FINALLY MATTERS IS HERE! Chevy, Gabe, and Rhoby are joined by the host of Baseline Times’ newest podcast The Ten Cody Guinn to get you ready for the play-in tournament. They share their NBA moods (02:20), what a loss to the Warriors could do to a Lakers repeat title run (06:12), throwing games with the Nuggets & Clippers (12:07), whether or not it is time to call Ja Morant overrated (16:05), the most dangerous team in the play-in (19:17), and Cody goes on another rant- this time about the play-in set up (26:45) and apologizes to a certain standout rookie for his previous rant (44:35). The crew play another round of Dribble, Dunk, or Flop and name the players they think will have breakout performances in this week’s games (32:25)
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Is it too late now to say sorry, Brodie? The crew is back together to talk the 2nd half of the season starting with Russell Westbrook making history (09:55)! They break down what team disappointed the most (13:40), the underrated trade of the season (18:00), name their STUDS & DUDS of the 2nd half (21:35), play another round of Dribble, Dunk, and Flop to name this year’s NBA Awards winners (32:21), and do a little revision of the Eastern & Western Conference Tiers they set in the season previews (66:10).
The latest edition of The Ten Podcast takes us into the Octagon as Cody hangs out with fellow MMA podcast host Andrew Kaun of the Boom-Town Pod!
Cody and Andrew take a peak at the history of the lightweight division and also, give a preview of the upcoming UFC Pay Per View event featuring the crowning of a new UFC Lightweight Champion this weekend.
To close, Andrew will give his Top Ten list featuring the greatest MMA lightweight fighters of all-time! A tough list to condense into just ten name!
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It’s that time of year again! And while this season brought about some unprecedented challenges, the players (and coaches below) are defying the odds and shining bright. Here are my 2020-21 NBA Awards Predictions for the COY, ROY, DPOY, MIP, 6th Man, and of course, MVP.
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Surprisingly, this is what I believe to be the closest call in all of my 2020-21 NBA Awards Predictions. No one is running away with this one like they may be in the other categories. We have a coach who propelled an incredible 8-0 bubble run to a 2-seed in the Western Conference. Monty Williams seamlessly fit new veteran acquisitions Chris Paul and Jae Crowder into a young starting line up. He successfully developed a bench unit capable of outperforming the starters on any given night. The Phoenix Suns took the BIGGEST leap this season, and while everyone in that locker room will hinge their success on playoff performances, this team exceeded expectations thanks in large part to their head coach.
Speaking of big leaps, it is not possible to have this conversation without Quin Snyder. While one can argue that the Suns made the bigger leap, Snyder turned a 5-seed, early playoff exit Utah Jazz into the top team in the league. Not to mention, he achieved this feat without any significant changes to the team’s roster. I find that to be equally impressive, particularly in a conference where coming into the season all teams were considered a tier below the NBA champs.
Let’s not forget about the Eastern Conference, where teams are also making impressive strides. This is where Tom Thibodeau comes into the mix, but it would not be fair to mention him without Doc Rivers. Thibs took a Knicks team with no prospects and turned them into a playoff team. Doc turned a Sixers team who continually failed to meet expectations into one that could represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals. However, both coaches do not have the greatest track records in the playoffs. While this award really only counts for the regular season, I need to see more from these two coaches and their teams.
On to easier 2020-21 NBA Awards Predictions to make.
Christian Wood was blowing my mind to start the season. Unfortunately, he got hurt and missed games (and happens to play for the worst team in the league). Tough break for him.
On paper, Jerami Grant is the most improved player in the league. He is averaging 10 more PPG as a starter in every game for the Detroit Pistons this season. He is proof that betting on yourself pays dividends, even if it comes with sacrificing wins, something he is not doing much of with his new team. You just know the Denver Nuggets would love to have his production right now going into the playoffs in a very tough Western Conference.
Fear not, Denver. I am throwing another name into the ring for this award from your roster – Michael Porter Jr.
The sophomore standout has really burst onto the scene after the All-Star break and his timing could not be better with Jamal Murray out for the season. I don’t know that he beats out Julius Randle this season, but Porter Jr. still has levels to unlock in his game. As he develops his facilitating and defensive abilities, he will be a viable candidate for this and other awards for years to come.
Recency bias will have you leaning toward Joe Ingles for this award, and with good reason. Jingles is more efficient, a better playmaker, and a smarter defender than his Jazz teammate. But here’s the deal, for better or for worse, this award is all about POINTS PER GAME (off the bench). With that said, this has to be Jordan Clarkson’s award to lose, right? A huge part of Utah’s success this season comes at the hands of Clarkson’s volume scoring in the second unit. Just the other night (albeit in a losing effort), he came out and scored 24 POINTS IN THE FOURTH QUARTER. This will be instrumental for Utah to finish out the regular season and in the playoffs with Donovan Mitchell and Mike Conley coming back from injury.
Another guy who deserves some recognition in this category? Dallas’ Jalen Brunson, who is proving to be a worthy piece to the rotation on a team that has been decimated by injuries this season. He is earning more minutes, particularly in the clutch and will have an opportunity to really prove himself in the playoffs.
First off, shout out to all of the rookies this season. Most wrote off this rookie class, but they are defying the odds, with some even becoming household names.
One of the rooks who has stepped up to the plate? Sacramento’s Tyrese Haliburton. The 12th pick in the NBA draft is proving his doubters wrong with a level of consistency and composure that makes you forget he just got out of the college game. He is effective off the bench and as a starter, playing a key role in a nice little 7-1 winning streak the Kings went on in March. There is some hope to hang your hats on, Kings fans!
I feel like those who are leaning heavily one way or another between Anthony Edwards or LaMelo are doing so because of personal preference. That’s okay. However, let’s bring a new scenario into the picture – Co-Rookies of the Year.
What? Why? HEAR ME OUT.
Anthony Edwards is surpassing LaMelo Ball now (averaging 19/2.8/4.7 on 41% shooting from the field and 33% from three), but Melo is still the more efficient player (44% from the field and 35% from three). It is not fair to just hand the award to Edwards when Melo missed time due to injury. On the other hand, it is equally unfair to give it to Melo for having the better start and playing for the better team. CROWN THEM BOTH!
Here are three candidates who have been openly campaigning for this award all season.
See – Bam Adebayo stating his case just last night:
And Ben Simmons not-so subtly declaring himself DPOY back in April over Rudy Gobert:
You’re probably thinking I am going all homer on this one. I LOVE BAM and think he belongs in the conversation, but Ben and Rudy have been absolutely DOMINATING.
You just cannot compare these two players to one another because their roles are different defensively. Here is what it comes down to for me – 107.7 points allowed per 100 possessions with him on the court, 119.6 points allowed per 100 possessions without him on the court. Leader of most defensive stats, including blocks and defensive rebounds per game. The heart and soul of the league’s #1 defense. King of RIM PROTECTION. The embodiment of defense. It’s got to go to Rudy Gobert. Sorry Philly.
This race was close. Had this article been drafted up midseason, I would be writing a dissertation for the grandest award of them all. Joel Embiid was DOMINATING with DPOY candidate Ben Simmons, and succeeding on both ends of the floor, a huge part of the Sixers turn-around this season. But, the injury bug has spared NO ONE and thanks to it, this section will be short and sweet.
There is really no argument to be made at this point, anyone trying to say otherwise is just bored. Doesn’t even matter who is third, fourth, fifth, etc. on the ballot.
Props to the Joker. Plain and simple.
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Cody Guinn of Baseline Times is joining guests from around the world to rank different sports’ talking points from ten to one in the newest Baseline podcast titled, “The Ten.”
Episode one features Brad Bell, who is a Tecmo Bowl expert and host of a classic gaming tournament in Omaha, Nebraska.
Brad and Cody discuss Bell’s gaming background and his top ten classic sports’ video game list!
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