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In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we look ahead to what the upcoming summer could hold for the NBA and discuss the offseason.
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0:38 - Where will DeMarcus Cousins end up?9:47 - Should anybody trade for DeMar Derozan?22:13 - Boston’s future33:41 - Who will sign IT?36:24 - Which tanking team will make the playoffs first? Which will win a finals first? Which will be stuck in mediocrity forever?42:03 - Should the Trailblazers trade McCollum?47:40 - How would the Cavs rebuild if LeBron leaves?55:19 - How would the Cavs have done if they didn’t trade Kyrie?
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In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we break down one of the most talked-about NBA debates and give our takes on who we think the real GOAT is.
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1:44 - MJ vs. LeBron playoff performances6:28 - MJ vs. LeBron total stats10:35 - MJ vs. LeBron accomplishments17:10 - What if MJ didn’t retire to play baseball?28:26 - MJ vs. LeBron teammates59:09 - Our final takes
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In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we review the most interesting series of the first round of the NBA playoffs, break down key matchups, and give our predictions.
NOTE: We have been having audio issues as of late, and in this episode we had them again. That is why some of the audio is missing. We still wanted to get this episode out and we hope to resolve it in the future. Thanks for sticking with us. - Marc & Franco
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:24 - Blazers vs. Pelicans7:36 - Cavs vs. Pacers14:40 - 76ers vs. Heat25:54 - Rockets vs. Timberwolves29:22 - Utah vs. OKC32:58 - Raptors vs. Wizards37:12 - Most likely to come out of the East and West
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In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we break down the intense Western Conference playoff race and answer a few of your questions.
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0:24 - Western Conference playoff race
1:31 - Franco’s Western Conference playoff picture predictions
4:48 - Marc’s Western Conference playoff picture predictions
8:44 - Are the Blazers legit?
12:27 Who would go #1 in the 2015 NBA draft re-draft?
14:48 - Who is the best Magic player of all time?
16:04 - Who will finish 2nd and 3rd in MVP voting?
18:14 - Does Wiggins deserve to be a first or second option?
21:49 - Who is the best ball player: Henny Jr., 11% Beasley, Flat Earth Kyrie, or 2 Girls Lou Will?
23:41 - Why does everybody hate Ricky Rubio?
25:23 - Who is the greatest Atlanta Hawk of all time?
26:14 - Who would win a NBA Royal Rumble?
27:55 - Thoughts on Trae Young?
32:35 - Could LeBron dominate in the NFL?
34:29 - What is the biggest basketball what if?
37:12 - Greatest forgotten players in NBA history?
39:58 - Is Steph Curry a top 5 scorer?
41:30 - Who will be better in 5 years: John Wall or Bradley Beal?
43:25 - Will Markelle Fultz make a comeback?44:58 - Which rookie will have the biggest impact in their rookie season?
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In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we answer your very own questions sent in to us through social media, and cover topics from all around the Association (with some discussion of the JR Smith Soup Saga and attempts at Stephen A. Smith impressions).
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0:16 - What kind of soup did JR throw at Cavs assistant coach?
1:21 - Does Westbrook make his teammates worse?
5:52 - What is happening with DRose?
11:02 - Will tanking in the NBA ever end?
12:10 - What does Andre Roberson’s season-ending injury mean for OKC
14:18 - Can Harden have a better career than DWade?
16:50 - How will OKC and Houston match up in the playoffs?
19:21 - Is LeBron the most hated player in NBA history?
21:19 - Are the Lakers finding themselves?
23:35 - Stephen A. Smith impressions
24:53 - What incident in NBA history has upset us the most?
27:25 - Is Damian Lillard a top 3 point guard?
30:14 - Is Tom Thibodeau the one to blame for his players’ injuries?
33:46 - Are the Wizards better without John Wall?
36:40 - Why has the NBA shifted away from post play to perimeter play?
45:12 - Will the Brooklyn Nets ever be good again?
46:28 - Were people quick to call Lonzo a bust?
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In this episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we go over moves made by various teams at the trade deadline, from blockbuster deals to under-the-radar moves, and give our opinions on who fared the best and worst at the 2018 trade deadline.
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0:20 - When we learned about the trades
1:27 - Cavs trade deadline moves
7:40 - Variance of 3 point shooting
11:11 - Denver moves on from Mudiay
14:03 - Magic ship Payton to the Suns
21:11 - Bull’s moves before and at the deadline
24:57 - Heat get DWade and more back
31:50 - Detroit Pistons’ moves after the Blake Griffin trade
33:39 - IT’s future with the Lakers
37:09 - Grizzlies questionable deadline decisions
43:47 - Celtics stand pat at the deadline
46:00 - Lakers clear a whole lot of cap space
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In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we discuss the tensions brewing in the Cavs locker room and the best and worst contracts given out in 2017's free agency.
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0:09 - Cavs locker room drama
4:18 - Potential Cavs roster changes
5:42 - Isaiah Thomas’ struggles
16:22 - Cavs’ defensive struggles
23:40 - Best contracts from 2017 free agency
37:32 - Worst contracts from 2017 free agency
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In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we give our predictions for all of the All-NBA teams, giving you our selections for every spot from the All-NBA First Team to the All-Defensive Second Team.
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1:26 - Franco’s All-NBA First Team
1:49 - Marc’s All-NBA First Team
4:02 - Marc’s All-NBA Second Team
4:45 - Franco’s All-NBA Second Team
6:13 - Franco’s All-NBA Third Team
6:53 - Marc’s All-NBA Third Team
11:32 - Franco’s All-Rookie First Team
12:02 - Marc’s All-Rookie First Team
12:27 - Franco’s All-Rookie Second Team
13:18 - Marc’s All-Rookie Second Team
14:01 - Rookie of the Year Predictions
21:13 - A Kyrie Irving Instagram post
30:32 - Franco’s All-Defensive First Team
31:10 - Marc’s All-Defensive First Team
36:21 - Marc’s All-Defensive Second Team
39:51 - Franco’s All-Defensive Second Team
47:49 - Shabazz Napier’s improvements
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In this episode of the Swish Factor Podcast, we look through all the greatest plays and individual seasons in NBA history and give our picks for the greatest plays and seasons of all time as we cover everything from the greatest dunk to the greatest Finals MVP of all time.
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1:01 - Greatest dunk of all time
3:55 - Greatest clutch play of all time
6:33 - Greatest block of all time
9:32 - Greatest pass of all time
12:30 - Greatest single game performance of all time
17:45 - Greatest rookie of the year
18:46 - Greatest defensive player of the year
20:47 - Greatest MVP of all time
21:58 - Greatest Finals MVP of all time
28:34 - Greatest single game Finals performance of all time
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In this episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we each give our lists of the top 5 most surprising teams in the NBA season and detail what have been the keys to their success. We also somehow end up talking about the Ball family, so Big Baller Brand Nation, make sure you stay tuned until the very end.
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0:10 - Top 5 most surprising teams
0:47 - Franco’s most surprising team
8:42 - Marc’s most surprising team
20:20 - Thoughts on Kyle Lowry and Demar Derozan
26:57 - How would prime Kobe perform in today’s NBA
35:41 - LiAngelo and LaMelo Ball’s move to Lithuania
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In this episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we both assemble our best 12 man rosters made up entirely of role players. We also give our thoughts on teams that have disappointed so far this season.
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0:21 - Podcast schedule
1:06 - NBA role player team
1:31 - What is a role player?
5:59 - Franco’s starting lineup
8:43 - Marc’s starting lineup
11:16 - Marc’s bench
15:49 - Players that almost made the cut
19:47 - Why can’t Marcus Smart shoot?
21:01 - Dillon Brooks’ rookie season
21:35 - Andre Iguodala’s season
22:04 - Julius Randle’s improvements
23:52 - Elfrid Payton’s place in the NBA
33:39 - Franco’s most disappointing team
49:43 - Marc’s most disappointing team
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In this episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we redraft the lottery of the 2017 NBA Draft based on what we've seen out of the rookie class so far this season. We also dive into trade rumors surrounding DeAndre Jordan and the many possible trade destinations for the Clipper's big man.
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0:15 -NBA Redraft
0:53 - Overall thoughts about the 2017 Draft
1:31 - #1: Philadelphia 76ers
5:00 - #2: LA Lakers
7:46 - #3: Boston Celtics
9:07 - #4: Phoenix Suns
12:24 - #5: Sacramento Kings
14:28 - #6: Orlando Magic
17:20 - #7: Chicago Bulls
19:05 - #8: NY Knicks
20:54 - #9: Dallas Mavericks
23:05 - #10: Portland Trailblazers
26:00 - #11: Charlotte Hornets
28:01 - #12: Detroit Pistons
31:08 - #13: Utah Jazz
32:48 - #14: Miami Heat
35:10 - 2017 NBA Redraft Recap
41:24 - DeAndre Jordan trade rumors
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In this episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we finish off going through the positives that the last 15 teams in the NBA have shown this season.
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0:23 - Miami Heat
3:30 - Milwaukee Bucks
14:16 - Minnesota Timberwolves
17:25 - New Orleans Pelicans
19:33 - New York Knicks
23:17 - Oklahoma City Thunder
25:00 - Orlando Magic
27:09 - Philadelphia 76ers
30:11 - Phoenix Suns
33:46 - Portland Trailblazers
36:11 - Sacramento Kings
39:23 - San Antonio Spurs
41:01 - Toronto Raptors
43:40 - Utah Jazz
47:27 - Washington Wizards
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In the next two episodes of the Swish Factor podcast, we go through every team in the Association and talk about something positive they have shown so far in this NBA season. In this first episode of two, we go through the first 15 NBA teams. In the search for every team's best quality we leave no stone unturned, and we look at everything from good ball movement to goatees.
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1:20 - Atlanta Hawks
2:51 - Boston Celtics
4:40 - Brooklyn Nets
6:55 - Charlotte Hornets
8:07 - Chicago Bulls
10:43 - Cleveland Cavaliers
12:26 - Dallas Mavericks
14:00 - Denver Nuggets
15:27 - Detroit Pistons
18:21 - Golden State Warriors
20:11 - Houston Rockets
24:45 - Indiana Pacers
29:59 - LA Clippers
33:02 - LA Lakers
37:29 - Memphis Grizzlies
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The Podcast is BACK! I talk with Chris Axmaan of the Almighty Ballin' NBA Show about the Celtics win streak, the Cavs, and the Wizards.
Check out the Almighty Baller Radio Network, which we have officially joined! almightyballer.com
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In this episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we talk about our first impressions from the first few nights of NBA action, react to players around the league, discover a mystery player, and much more.
0:00 - Gordon Hayward and Jeremy Lin injuries 3:57 - Where is Boston in the East now? 9:06 - Portland’s blow-out win over the Suns 14:12 - The Rockets and their 2-0 start 20:45 - Nick Young’s Warriors debut 23:28 - The Nets vs. Pacers recording-breaking game 26:48 - The Wizards’ victory over the 76ers 34:38 - The Pelicans loss to the Grizzlies 44:48 - Spurs defeat the new look T-Wolves 53:53 - OKC’s big 3 debut against the Knicks 1:01:17 - Takeaways from the Clippers vs. Lakers and Lonzo Ball’s debut 1:09:50 - The Hawk’s 1-0 start 11:13:28 - Dennis Smith Jr.’s impressive debut 1:15:00 - We predict the future
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(1:05) Who is the best player that will not be an All-Star this year? (3:22) What perennial all-Stars won’t make the cut this year? (4:11) What are the best and worst era of the NBA? (10:38) Are boneless wings chicken nuggets? (11:40) Should the NBA do top 16 teams in the playoffs? (16:15) Our thoughts on Kyle Kuzma (21:20) Who will be the face of the NBA in 5 years? 23:43: If KD gets injured, are the Warriors still the favorite in the Finals against any team? (27:20) If KD was injured in the 2017 Finals, would the Warriors still win? (29:14) Are the Clippers underrated and is Milos Teodosic a dark horse? (31:58) Is Brian Scalabrine still the greatest? (32:32) How long have you been an NBA fan? (34:44) Do you think Skal Labissiere could become an All-Star? (37:12) What is the best way to build a championship team: through the Draft, through trades, or through Free Agency? (40:41) Should the Grizzlies blow it up and rebuild? (44:20) Over-under: Rodney Hood averaging 19 PPG (45:13) Will DeMarcus Cousins be traded? (46:52) Our thoughts on Shabazz Napier. (49:33) Projecting the career of the top 5 picks in the 2017 draft.
These questions came from our Instagram page @swishfactor
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IN THIS EPISODE: Dwyane Wade to the Cavs, the NBA Draft Lottery reform, the issue of players resting, potential format changes to the playoffs and MUCH more.Let us know what you thought of the episode! DM us at instagram.com/swishfactorFranco: twitter.com/franc0ceaninstagram.com/franc0ceanMarc: twitter.com/marcdjiang
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In the DEBUT episode of the Swish Factor podcast, we cover Carmelo's trade to OKC, KD's impact on the NBA, teams we like and teams we don't like, and more. (0:35) - Intro (1:10) - Melo to OKC 4:42: What does Melo want in his career? (5:44): What does this mean for the Knicks? 14:50: What does this mean for OKC? (23:49): Did KD make the NBA better by going to GSW? (28:41): Which teams do we like and not like
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