Episodes

Aug. 10, 2020

Episode 448: Facetime with The Baseline: Agu Ibanez-Baldor

This week we sat down with writer, now Author Agu Ibanez-Baldor to discuss some of the great NBA Dynasties in the league illustrious history. Challenging the status quo in his book Dynasty, he lays out quality arguments of how we should interpret and...

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Aug. 3, 2020

Episode 447: FaceTime with The Baseline - JB Bickerstaff

You can't miss this episode with Cavaliers' head coach J.B. Bickerstaff who sat down with us to discuss the NBA Coaches Association's efforts to bring social injustice and reform awareness into today's climate, the influence of his family roots, and...

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July 30, 2020

Episode 446: NBA Restart Western Conference Preview ft Jannelle Moore

We top off our NBA Restart preview with Jannelle Moore (5 Reasons Sports and Complex Sports) as she helps us breakdown the Western Conference teams entering the bubble. Unabashed and Unfiltered, Jannelle lets it be known which teams might have a shot...

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July 27, 2020

Episode 445: NBA Restart Eastern Conference Preview ft Nekias Duncan

5ReasonSports Contributor Nekias Duncan joins the show to help us breakdown the Eastern Conference teams participating in the NBA Bubble Restart. Prior to the league shutdown, the Bucks were the prohibited favorite coming out of the East and by all...

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July 20, 2020

2020 Autopsy Report: Bulls, Hornets | Episode 444

We finalize our "Delete 8" Autopsy Reports breaking down the Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets in this weeks episode. Both teams are seeing organizational changes and have mercurial talented players on their roster clouded by an uncertain future....

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July 16, 2020

Episode 443: FaceTime with The Baseline ft. Bonzi Wells

This week we got Tee'd up to T'up one of the NBA's grittiest most competitive players of our generation to lace em up. Bonzi Wells is in the building which means the conversation is real regardless of your feels. Catch Bonzi, one third of the hottest...

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July 13, 2020

2020 Autopsy Report : Timberwolves , Knicks | Episode 442

This week we autopsy the Timberwolves and the NY Knicks, two teams who seemingly find themselves with 6ft worth of Dirt constantly over their franchise casket. Both teams have talent and the rest of everything else is pure question marks. Can either...

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July 7, 2020

2020 Autopsy Report: Hawks, Pistons | Episode 441

We breakdown two more teams on the 2020 Autopsy Report Series. This week we discuss the Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons. Both teams had horrible seasons, but only one has readily apparent upside. Can either team see an immediate turnaround with some...

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June 30, 2020

Episode 440: FaceTime with The Baseline - Ft. Trent Sydney (CEO OF Co…

In the latest installment of FaceTime with The Baseline, we go one-on-one with the CEO of CoStar, Trent Sydney, to discuss the platform and partnership with the NBPA. CoStar gives fans unparalleled access to their favorite NBA idols via their...

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June 29, 2020

2020 Autopsy Report: Cavaliers, Warriors | Episode 439

While the NBA continues its resurrection, Shaw and I decided to bury some of the teams with our coveted Autopsy Report. This week we dissect another disappointing season of the Cleveland Cavaliers who have too many questions with very few answers on...

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June 23, 2020

Episode 438: The Black Female Voice in Sports Journalism

Continuing to move conversations forward on the state of The Black Female Journalist in Sports we were fortunate to bring three dynamic women (Khristina Williams, Sharon Brown, and Dorothy J Gentry) to help give us their personal experiences on being...

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June 17, 2020

Episode 437: Is the NBA Back? Sam Amico cautiously joins to assuade us

SI.Com Writer and AmicoHoops.Net Founder, Sam Amico joins the show to breakdown the further implications and possible fall out over the NBA's decision to move forward with finishing the 2019-2020 Reg Season and possible Playoff Format Scenarios under...

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June 9, 2020

Episode 436: The JUST-US League w Joe Cardoso & Jabari Davis

We are living in an extraordinary times and we are fortunate that our platform affords the ability to have two knowledgeable brothers like Joe Cardoso of Nuts and Bolts Sports and Jabari Davis, Dunks & Discourse to speak on the current issues...

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June 1, 2020

Episode 435: Facetime with The Baseline - Justin Kittredge

This week we had a chance to sit down and go one-on-one with Justin Kittredge, President and CEO of iSlide. His entrepreneurial spirit represents the movement of a millennial mindset that will forge innovation and sports business forward. Plus his...

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May 27, 2020

Episode 434: Remembering Jerry Sloan with Tony Jones

A special episode of our show to reminisce and show love to one of the greatest head coaches of all-time Jerry Sloan. The Athletic's Tony Jones joins us to break bread and share with us the greatness of Coach Sloan and his impact to organization and...

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May 25, 2020

Episode 433: Jason Howarth of Panini America Talks BlockChain Tech an…

This week we were fortunate to have Jason Howarth, VP of Martketing for Panini America, onboard to do a little Facetime with the Baseline. He discusses the latest in Blockchain Technology and how their partnership with the NBA has flourished over the...

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May 18, 2020

Episode 432: Saving The Last Dance Parts 9 &10

Our final wrap up discussion on the coveted Docu-series "The Last Dance" we breakdown the final two episodes aired this past weekend. Shaw and I analyze the emotional toll that consumed the 98' Bulls as they fought relentlessly to get past Bird's...

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May 11, 2020

Episode 431: Kevin Danna & Overtime Tom Talk Next Gen Name...Next Gen…

This week's episode put the spotlight on the next-gen high school ballers Jalen Green, Daishen Nix, and Isaiah Todd and their decision to sign on and play in the G-League Development Program. We have two excellent guests to help elevate the...

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May 11, 2020

Episode 430: Saving The Last Dance Parts 7 & 8

Our Post Show Wrap Up Discussion covering the Epic Docu-Series "The Last Dance" covering the 1998 Champion Season of the Chicago Bulls. By far the most emotional and to many the most impactful parts of the series covered. We dive into: - Jordan's...

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May 5, 2020

Episode 429: Bridging The Fan Experience with Rich Stein and OT

This week Rich Stein and OT joined our show to discuss the importance of fan engagement and how pro athletes are using technology to change their branding strategy to elevate the fan experience. When the NBA returns to us after the pandemic what...

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May 4, 2020

Episode 428 : Saving The Last Dance Parts 5 & 6

Another remarkable episode captured discussing Parts 5 & 6 of the docu-series The Last Dance chronicling the 1998 Chicago Bulls on their final run to be a 3 time NBA Champion. While the Bulls looked to have found its championship mettle going into the...

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April 28, 2020

Episode 427: Sacramento King's Yogi Ferrell Joins

FaceTime with The Baseline: Sacramento Kings Guard Yogi Ferrell joins the show. He leans in on how he's coping with the effects of the Pandemic and how he and his Foundation are still striving to doing great works in the community despite the pause...

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April 27, 2020

Episode 426: Saving the Last Dance - Parts 3 & 4

This week we get into: - Rodman's story and Impact - Phil's story and coming of age - Doug Collins, his Impact and his keen hindsight that he knew Phil Jackson was gonna take his job -Feuding with the Bad Boys and why the venom Jordan feels about them...

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April 23, 2020

Episode 425: Saving the Last Dance - Parts I & 2

Our After Show Breakdown and Discussion of the Docuseries: The Last Dance. We give our Post Show Analysis of Parts 1 and 2 via Zoom captured for the Podcast.

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