First Round Feedback & The Return of Nicky Football
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin welcomes Osceola Magic Play-by-Play commentator Nick Gryniewicz (@GetNickG) back to the show. Nick first talks his heart transplant at the Cleveland Clinic and his road to recovery over the last few months. A look behind the curtain and how you can help others going through the organ transplant process. Next in Warm Up Jumpers, the guys talk the beginning of award season. Peyton Pritchard wins Sixth Man of the Year, Evan Mobley wins Defensive Player of the Year and Jalen Brunson wins Clutch Player of the Year. Then, a trip out West to look at the first-round series. The Thunder are crusing up 3-0, while the Jimmy Butler injury looms large in Warriors/Rockets. Is it over for the Nuggets and are the Clippers dark horse contenders? What type of adjustments can the Lakers make or do the Timberwolves have too much size? Out East, the Cavs are handling business, while physicality has defined Celtics/Magic and Knicks/Pistons. The Bucks saved face in game 3 but was that a flash in the pan or are the Pacers in trouble? Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!
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Let's Get It Started! NBA Playoffs Round One
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show by breaking down all things about the first round of the NBA playoffs. Out East, are Cleveland & Boston easy favorites to advance? Can Detroit push the Knicks off attitude alone & who is the best players in that series? Is Milwaukee & Indy a lock to go the distance. Out West, let's get spicy in basically every single one of these series & again the guys ask, are we sleeping on OKC as the heavy favorite? In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, Dame is back much sooner than expected, Monte McNair & Mike Budenholzer are in search of new jobs & Rob Pelinka gets a new contract. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!
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The Nuggets Fire Mike Malone & Play-In Game Previews
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), the guys start the show breaking down the last week of the NBA regular season. Chaos abounds at West while the East is completely settled. What do we expect in play-in games from Chicago vs. Miami, Sacramento vs. Dallas & Orlando vs. Atlanta? Who is most likely to play the Grizz in the 7/8 game out West? Plus a quick preview of the East come first round. Next, the duo dives into the shocking firing of Mike Malone & GM Calvin Booth in Denver with just 3 games of the regular season left. How did we get to this point, what does the Nuggets long-term future look like & if there's any hope for salvaging this season. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, a disaster end to the season for Phoenix, Luka's return to Dallas & Ant Edwards getting suspended at the worst possible time. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube!
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10 Days Left in the Regular Season & Springfield is Staying Me7o
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined this week by Sam B. Albuquerque (@SamBAlbuquerque), sports editor for the Orange Observer. The guys start warm-up jumpers with the news that Carmelo Anthony has been elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. A look back at Melo's career & why they feel he'll be more appreciated as his career goes on plus a few what if's & some appreciation for Melo the Olympian. Next, a look at the NBA with 10ish days left to go in the season. Are we all not giving OKC enough credit to win it easily? Plus another work through the Western conference & who the guys think can make a run. The duo also takes a brief look at the East including the surging Celtics & Pacers. Finally, another knee surgery for Joel Embiid as Sam asks Kevin what to realistically expect this offseason for the Sixers. Listen to the show wherever where you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube.
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Dame's DVT & Taylor Jenkins Got Fired?!
On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir) & Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose), the guys start the show by discussing another NBA star dealing with blood clots, this time in Damian Lillard. How the Bucks can possibly try & replace Dame's offense & why there still may be a sliver of hope for a return this season. Plus, the ending of the season with Bulls/Lakers. Next, the duo dives into the Grizzlies firing Taylor Jenkins as coach with just 9 games left in the season. Why this move is so shocking, what it means for the Grizz the rest of the season & where the guys think Jenkins might end up next. The guys also look back at the last 3 seasons for the Grizz & debate if this has been building or not. In Who's Ballin Who's Fallin, LaMelo Ball is done for the season, LeBron's interview on Pat McAfee, Walker Kessler's green light & Nikola Jokic heaving. Finally, another round of Immaculate Grid. Listen to the show wherever where you get your podcasts & watch the show on YouTube.
Welcome to the Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) & Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir). We started back in 2014 as a way to discuss our favorite league like we would whenever we hung out outside of work. Two cities, and a couple of radio jobs later, here we are. We strive to give you the best in everything NBA both on and off the court on a weekly basis and keep it light and fun, the way basketball is supposed to be. Honestly, which league is more fun than the NBA right now? Our goal is to make you feel like you’re sitting on the couch, at the barbershop, or at a barstool with us. We cover the league year-round from opening night in October, all the way through the NBA Finals in June. If that’s not enough, we keep going in the summer for the NBA draft, NBA summer league & free agency. Segments include Who’s Ballin, Who’s Fallin, our NBA version of the stock market where we tell you what’s trending up, and what’s trending down each week. We’ve also got Hot Takes from Reddit, where we bring you the spiciest and most comical takes from NBA Reddit each week. You also will hear the best in NBA guests throughout the season and all summer long. Like we said earlier though, the show is all about fun, because if you’re not having fun, why do something right
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