Episodes
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Dustin and I talk about the 2024 NBA Draft.
Mainly discussing about our new Center, Donovan Clingan.
We want the Blazers to give Donovan achievable goals in his first season
His role with DeAndre Ayton
We are trading away all our seconds
Deni Avdia, the good and bad plus compsHB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me
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Dustin and I do our last mock draft of the draft cycle. We do our entire first-round mock. Who were the risers? Who were the fallers? Do you like the Blazers picks?
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Dustin and I do our Big Boards for the draft cycle,
Top 15 guys on our big board
Who are the guys we are missing?
Who are we too low on?
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Dustin and I remember Bill Walton's Legacy on and off the court.
Then, we did our 4th mock draft of the cycle
We had some draft risers that went against the consensus
We focused on getting bigger and stronger with the Trail Blazers
Building a switchable team that fits around Scoot and Shaedon -
This episode of Complementary Pieces: Bub Carrington
I talk about the fantastic start of his NCAA career.
His shot-creating
Pick and roll craft
Playmaking
Defense
Weakness
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Dustin and I talk about the French prospect Zaccharie Risacher.
His potential as a sharpshooter
The defensive potential
Who's a better prospect between he and Ron Hollands
The best fit as a prospect for Portland
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This episode of Complementary Pieces:
Tyler Smith, we talk about his time at Overtime Elite.
Transition to G League Ignite
Outside Shooting
Scoring Versatility
Passing Ability
Defensive Potential
Areas for Improvement
Fit with the Portland Trail Blazers
Player Comparisons
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On this episode of the Holy Backboard, Dustin and I conduct our third mock draft of the draft cycle. We use the actual draft order to make our picks. It's interesting to see how our opinions have changed. Enjoy the show, and stay tuned for more draft content coming soon.
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I talk about the French Sharp Shooter Melvin Ajinça.
His roles on the French U19 team vs his professional French Team
What his role in the NBA will most likely look like
His screen setting
Off Ball Defense
Fit With the Blazers
Comps
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Complementary Pieces Kel'el Ware
In this episode, I talk about the Indiana center Kel'el Ware.
His college journey
Finding a role that he can succeed individually at Indiana
His versatile offense
Dominate Drop coverage defense
Fit on the Blazers
Comps
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Dustin and I have our end-of-the-season podcast
Reacted to the Blazers exit interviewsThe disconnect between coaching and Basketball ops
We talk about the development of Scoot Henderson
The future of Kris Murray, Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Malcolm Brogdon
Getting more spacing around Scoot and Shae
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Dustin and I do our second lottery mock of the 2024 draft cycle.
Who was the high riser
Biggest fallers
Bigs dominating the lottery with four players drafted
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I am talking about the defensive playmaker from Baylor, Yves Missi.
His offensive skills, screen setting, finishing, and offensive rebounding
Defensive playmaking, scheme versatility
Fit with the Blazers
Comps
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Dustin and I talk about the last weekend of March Madness.
We talk about Dalton Knecht and his multifaceted performances this
weekendZach Eddy, how dominant he was, and how long he played. We disagreed on the quality of the prospect he is but agree he's fantastic in a college setting.
Donovan Clingan and how he plays in short bursts
Jared McCain and his shooting abilities
Tyler Kolek and if he is athletic enough to be an NBA player
PJ Hall and Clemeson's success
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I talk about the Duke sharpshooter Jared McCain.
His versatile way of shooting and scoring
Jared's strength and feel for the games
handling defensive pressure
making reads
Fit with the Blazers
Comps
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Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Being patient with the entire young group but Scoot especially
Will the Vets play another game this season?
Our young wings need to develop.
Predicted games from next week's slate of games
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Dustin and I talk about the Draft-eligible players who played during the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament.
Big men who dominated the competition
Older prospects getting disrespected
Guards and wings, we have questions aboutHB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me
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In this episode of Future Friday, we talk about the three-level scorer from Tennesse Dalton Knecht.
His impressive shooting
What his role will be when he scales down for the NBA with other players with gravity
The context surrounding the Volunteers and why he might not have a great tournament
His fit with Portland
Player comps
Tourney talk
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I talk about the Weber State Star initiator, Dillon Jones.
How he uses his dribble creation to get into the paint to score or set up others
Finishing well at the basket while not being a great verticle athlete
Awesome rebounding
Skills he needs to improve on
Comps
Potential fit with the Portland Trail Blazers
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Dustin and I talk about the Blazers in the last few weeks
Dalano Banton impressive play Scoot Henderson getting put in positions to fail Anfernee Simons confusing play Deandre Ayton being a stud post Allstar break HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me
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