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BALLIFY

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An energetic, fun, and entertaining show discussing all things relevant to the NBA. Listen to our knowledgeable and passionate hosts debate basketball, the game we all love! Let's talk ball🏀
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NBA IS BACK AND SO ARE WE! (WEEK 1 RECAP + TWITTER QUESTIONS)

BALLIFY Oct 29, 2019

00:00
31:19
THE GIANNIS VS AD DEBATE (NBA AWARD FINALISTS THOUGHTS x 1ST ROUND PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS)

THE GIANNIS VS AD DEBATE (NBA AWARD FINALISTS THOUGHTS x 1ST ROUND PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS)

1:40- Thoughts on NBA award finalists

53:07- 1st round playoff predictions

Aug 17, 202001:18:22
CAN THE PELICANS AFFORD TO BE CAREFUL WITH ZION? (NBA BUBBLE WEEK 1 RECAP)

CAN THE PELICANS AFFORD TO BE CAREFUL WITH ZION? (NBA BUBBLE WEEK 1 RECAP)

- Are the Pelicans doing the right thing by managing Zion's minutes?

- Lakers vs Raptors recap

- Hardens revenge on Giannis

- Ja Morant thinks the play in system is unfair

- Spurs will not die

- Performance of the week

Aug 03, 202001:11:48
LET'S GET BRAZY! (THOUGHTS ON NBA BUBBLE x AWARD PICKS + MORE)

LET'S GET BRAZY! (THOUGHTS ON NBA BUBBLE x AWARD PICKS + MORE)

The full squad is BACK as we are just a few days away from the NBA season re-starting! We give our thoughts on the NBA's decision to return, the bubble setup, the rest of season format, our award picks, and much more. B-B-BALLIFY IS B-B-BACK.

Jul 28, 202001:06:13
IS IT OVER FOR THE NBA SEASON? (IMPACT OF COVID-19 x BEST SG x IF THE SEASON ENDED AWARDS + MORE)

IS IT OVER FOR THE NBA SEASON? (IMPACT OF COVID-19 x BEST SG x IF THE SEASON ENDED AWARDS + MORE)

2:27- Thoughts on COVID-19 and it's impact on the NBA

9:35- What Should the NBA do next?

31:50- Who is the best SG in the league?

43:40- Trae Young says he will become a better shooter than Steph Curry in a year. True or false?

52:05- If the season ended awards

Apr 10, 202001:26:00
MVP: LEBRON OR GIANNIS? (LAKERS BIG WEEKEND x WAS HARDEN RIGHT ABOUT GIANNIS? x BRIGHTER FUTURE: LUKA OR ZION? + MORE)

MVP: LEBRON OR GIANNIS? (LAKERS BIG WEEKEND x WAS HARDEN RIGHT ABOUT GIANNIS? x BRIGHTER FUTURE: LUKA OR ZION? + MORE)

2:02- The MVP race: Lebron or Giannis?

20:05- Beef central! (Giannis vs Harden, Spike vs Dolan, Draymond vs Barkley)

36:10- Lakers big weekend, what does it mean?)

41:00- Can Zion catch Ja for ROY?

45:18- Picks for 8th seed in the West

48:53- Zion or Luka?

53:30- Curry's return

59:25- Are the Bucks in trouble?

Mar 10, 202001:03:54
CAN GIANNIS BE STOPPED? (ALL-STAR WEEKEND REACTIONS x BUYOUT MARKET MADNESS x CAN ZION CARRY THE PELICANS TO THE PLAYOFFS? + MORE)

CAN GIANNIS BE STOPPED? (ALL-STAR WEEKEND REACTIONS x BUYOUT MARKET MADNESS x CAN ZION CARRY THE PELICANS TO THE PLAYOFFS? + MORE)

We were honoured to have #NBATwitter legend Gage Boone (@BooneGage) join us this week. Give him a follow!

2:12- NBA All-Star weekend reactions

23:33- John Beilein steps down as Cavs head coach

31:15- Buyout market moves

54:55- Can the Pelicans make a push for the 8th seed?

62:31- Can Giannis and the Bucks be stopped?

Feb 25, 202001:17:37
HOW DO YOU MISS THAT CALL?! (TRADE DEADLINE REACTION x ROCKETS STRATEGY x RAPTORS WIN STREAK/SIXERS STRUGGLES + MORE)

HOW DO YOU MISS THAT CALL?! (TRADE DEADLINE REACTION x ROCKETS STRATEGY x RAPTORS WIN STREAK/SIXERS STRUGGLES + MORE)

2:26- Discussing the biggest trade deadline deals

32:08- The Rockets small ball strategy

47:21- Raptors 14 game winning streak

54:27- The Sixers are STRUGGLING

69:24- Controversial no call at the end of Blazers vs Jazz game

81:00- All star weekend predictions

Feb 11, 202001:27:26
TRADE DEADLINE BUZZ x ALL STAR RESERVES/RISING STARS REACTIONS x ALL STAR GAME FORMAT: GONE TOO FAR? + MORE

TRADE DEADLINE BUZZ x ALL STAR RESERVES/RISING STARS REACTIONS x ALL STAR GAME FORMAT: GONE TOO FAR? + MORE

2:05- Trade rumours ahead of the trade deadline

15:15- All star reserve reactions

23:06- Rising stars reactions

30:52- 2020 All star game format

35:56- Nick Nurse coaching team Giannis...foreshadowing?

41:26- Kobe and Gianna Bryant revisited

Feb 04, 202045:05
R.I.P KOBE AND GIGI x CAN ZION KEEP THIS UP? x ALL STAR STARTER REACTIONS AND RESERVE PREDICTIONS + MORE

R.I.P KOBE AND GIGI x CAN ZION KEEP THIS UP? x ALL STAR STARTER REACTIONS AND RESERVE PREDICTIONS + MORE

Brandon honours us with his presence this week and absolutely kills it!

3:25- Paying our respects to Kobe Bryant

13:45- Zion's first few games; can he keep it up?

29:47- All Star starter reactions

44:26 All Star reserve predictions

68:00- Willie Cauley-Stein trade


Jan 28, 202001:21:27
DO SIMMONS AND EMBIID NEED TO SEPARATE? (ZION EXPECTATIONS? x KYRIE TOXICITY x ALL STAR BALLOT x ALL DECADE LISTS + MORE)

DO SIMMONS AND EMBIID NEED TO SEPARATE? (ZION EXPECTATIONS? x KYRIE TOXICITY x ALL STAR BALLOT x ALL DECADE LISTS + MORE)

2:10- Zion set to make debut; expectations?

6:41- Do Simmons and Embiid need to separate?

15:32- Kyrie's recent comments

25:48- All star voting returns so far

42:44- All decade starting 5

48:05- Team of the decade

50:45- MVP of the decade


Jan 21, 202057:28
WHO HAS THE BEST YOUNG CORE? x SHOULD OKC MOVE CP3 OR GO FOR IT? x WHO IS THE BEST PG IN THE GAME? x BIGGER BUST: LONZO OR FULTZ? (+ MORE!)

WHO HAS THE BEST YOUNG CORE? x SHOULD OKC MOVE CP3 OR GO FOR IT? x WHO IS THE BEST PG IN THE GAME? x BIGGER BUST: LONZO OR FULTZ? (+ MORE!)

2:14  Kevin Love trade watch update

12:02 Miami looks legit! Best young core in the NBA?

27:57 Who is the best point guard in the game?

34:38 Who would you rather have at this point, Lonzo or Fultz?

48:51 Should OKC trade CP3 or go for it this year?

62:11 Luka out for 2 weeks with ankle sprain. Is it over for the Mavs?


Dec 17, 201901:07:03
DO THE KNICKS DESERVE TO EXIST? (FIZDALE FIRED x ROCKETS PROTEST x BEST FIT FOR KEVIN LOVE? + MORE)

DO THE KNICKS DESERVE TO EXIST? (FIZDALE FIRED x ROCKETS PROTEST x BEST FIT FOR KEVIN LOVE? + MORE)

1:50 Fizdale fizzes out of NY

16:08 Rockets protest gets denied

25:00 Kevin Love on the trading block

35:05 Raptors losing 3 straight. Time for concern?

39:29 Will Ben Simmons ever be able to shoot?

49:06 Clippers get blown out by the Bucks. Big deal?

Dec 10, 201959:31
KYRIE: PHILOSOPHER OR THE WORST TEAMMATE OF ALL TIME? x MELO THE BLAZERS SAVIOUR? x LUKA OR HARDEN? x NBA PROPOSED CHANGES (+MORE)

KYRIE: PHILOSOPHER OR THE WORST TEAMMATE OF ALL TIME? x MELO THE BLAZERS SAVIOUR? x LUKA OR HARDEN? x NBA PROPOSED CHANGES (+MORE)

1:55- Kyrie's return to Boston and Instagram post

10:40- Anthony Davis record breaking return to NOLA

14:15- Mavericks statement game vs the Lakers

22:40- James Harden 60 pts in 31 minutes

25:26- Carmelo wins player of the week! Answer to the Blazers problems?

31:08- Derozan to return to the Raptors?

38:55- Proposed NBA rule changes

Dec 03, 201952:57
IS LUKA DONCIC ALREADY AN ALL TIME GREAT? x MELO IS BACK! x WHO CAN STOP PG AND KAWHI...AND LOU! x ZACH LAVINE'S MONSTER NIGHT (MIP?) + MORE!

IS LUKA DONCIC ALREADY AN ALL TIME GREAT? x MELO IS BACK! x WHO CAN STOP PG AND KAWHI...AND LOU! x ZACH LAVINE'S MONSTER NIGHT (MIP?) + MORE!

2:00- Is Luka for real? Are the Mavs for real?

8:07- Carmelo Anthony's first few games

13:22- PG and Kawhi's first few games together

19:20- Demar Derozan to the Magic?

27:43- Zach Lavine's monster night (MIP?)

37:08- Twitter Questions

Nov 26, 201956:50
IS LOAD MANAGEMENT A PROBLEM FOR THE NBA? x ARE THE SUNS FOR REAL? x WHAT SHOULD THE WARRIORS DO NOW

IS LOAD MANAGEMENT A PROBLEM FOR THE NBA? x ARE THE SUNS FOR REAL? x WHAT SHOULD THE WARRIORS DO NOW

The full squad is back again! We open the show with a quick recap of the Raptors and Lakers game. We then transition to an in depth discussion on load management and whether or not it is hurting the NBA. Afterwards, we discuss whether or not the Suns are a legitimate threat this season and what's in store for the struggling Warriors. We wrap up the show with some listener questions from #NBAtwitter. Enjoy!

2:05- Lakers vs Raptors quick recap
9:54- Is load management a problem for the NBA?
26:56- Are the Suns for real?
37:45- Should the Celtics look to acquire Steven Adams or Clint Capela?
45:17- What should the Warriors do?
53:50- The Dion Waiters fiasco
60:00- Twitter questions
Nov 12, 201901:23:16
FIGHT NIGHT! (KAT VS EMBIID x PLAYOFF SEEDING/AWARD PREDICTIONS + MORE)

FIGHT NIGHT! (KAT VS EMBIID x PLAYOFF SEEDING/AWARD PREDICTIONS + MORE)

The full squad is back in studio to provide another NBA content cast hosted by some NBA content kings! We make our early predictions and look at the best and worst moves from the offseason before analyzing the whole Karl Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid situation.

2:20 Playoff seeding predictions

39:36 Award predictions

55:30 KAT vs Embiid fight



Nov 04, 201901:03:35
NBA IS BACK AND SO ARE WE! (WEEK 1 RECAP + TWITTER QUESTIONS)

NBA IS BACK AND SO ARE WE! (WEEK 1 RECAP + TWITTER QUESTIONS)

@dnohthehuman goes solo on episode 1 of season 2 to recap week #1 of the 2019-2020 NBA season and to answer your questions from twitter. We will have the full squad in studio very soon. We are committed to giving weekly content for the rest of the season and beyond!
- 2:30 Ayton suspended 25 games
- 4:28 Zion out 6 to 8 weeks
- 7:25 Battle of LA
-10:45 Twitter Questions (Dark horse teams, ROY, surprises/disappointments so far, and more!)
Oct 29, 201931:19
NBA SUMMER 2019 PART TWO (FREE AGENCY GRADING GAME CONTINUED)

NBA SUMMER 2019 PART TWO (FREE AGENCY GRADING GAME CONTINUED)

The title says it all. Here is our Free agency grading conversation continued. Enjoy!

Jul 22, 201942:15
NBA SUMMER 2019 PART ONE (FREE AGENCY GRADING GAME x WESTBROOK/CP3 TRADE)

NBA SUMMER 2019 PART ONE (FREE AGENCY GRADING GAME x WESTBROOK/CP3 TRADE)

Grading every major move that has taken place since June 30th! Enjoy!

Jul 15, 201901:37:51
CLUB SHAY SHAY! (RULE CHANGES x TWITTER QUESTIONS)

CLUB SHAY SHAY! (RULE CHANGES x TWITTER QUESTIONS)

More free agent coverage is on the way!


0:35 Coaches Challenge

5:05 Shortening the season/load management

12:05 Twitter questions



Jul 06, 201936:37
REPORTED THIS SIX DAYS AGO! (AWARDS RECAP x FREE AGENCY TALK)

REPORTED THIS SIX DAYS AGO! (AWARDS RECAP x FREE AGENCY TALK)

Squad is back in the studio to recap the NBA Awards and give our free agency predictions. Enjoy!

2:05 NBA awards show recap

42:09 Free agency predictions

Jun 30, 201901:27:08
THAT’S A HAUL FOLKS! (AD TRADE x DRAFT NIGHT x BOSTON MESS + MORE)

THAT’S A HAUL FOLKS! (AD TRADE x DRAFT NIGHT x BOSTON MESS + MORE)

Ezana, a devout member of our team from the beginning, finally makes his debut on the show this week. Show some love!


3:04 Anthony Davis trade reaction; who won the trade?

20:12 Draft night reaction/ biggest winners and losers of the draft/sleeper picks

34:58 What's going on in Boston?

50:30 Brooklyn only signing Kyrie if they get KD as well?

61:30 D'Angelo Russell's next move/Lakers dysfunction

65:10 New Segment! #EzanasBananas (top 10 surprising free agent centers going into free agency)


Jun 24, 201901:31:54
WE THE NORTH, WE THE CHAMPS! (FINALS RECAP x KAWHI’S NEXT MOVE x KYRIE TO THE NETS? + MORE)

WE THE NORTH, WE THE CHAMPS! (FINALS RECAP x KAWHI’S NEXT MOVE x KYRIE TO THE NETS? + MORE)

Had to Skype this one. Don't worry, we will be back in studio next week! #BalanceRestored #OCanada

1:55 Finals game 5 recap

17:36 Finals game 6 recap

34:56 What's next for Kawhi?

38:47 How do the KD and Klay injuries affect next season?

41:27 Kyrie to the Nets?

45:37 AD to the Lakers?

51:57 Masai and security incident

55:18 Twitter questions


Jun 17, 201901:18:01
BOARD MAN GETS PAID (FINALS OUTLOOK x NETS/HAWKS TRADE + MORE)

BOARD MAN GETS PAID (FINALS OUTLOOK x NETS/HAWKS TRADE + MORE)

1:52 Finals game 3 and 4 recap

33:57 Nets/Hawks trade, look towards free agency

46:30 Lowry/ Mark Stevens incident

58:32 Twitter questions

Jun 10, 201901:11:02
JURASSIC WORLD (NBA FINALS, COLLEGE VS OVERSEAS, HOU/NYK/LAL TRADE TALK + MORE)

JURASSIC WORLD (NBA FINALS, COLLEGE VS OVERSEAS, HOU/NYK/LAL TRADE TALK + MORE)

1:56- Raptors are in the Finals!

8:09-Finals game 1 recap/predictions

25:46- RJ Hampton's decision to play overseas. Best route to the NBA?

44:40- Rockets willing to blow up the roster

57:25- Knicks dangling their #3 pick

61:56- Twitter questions




Jun 01, 201901:15:43
KAWHI ME A RIVER (CONF. FINALS x ALL NBA TEAMS x MAGIC'S INTERVIEW + MORE)

KAWHI ME A RIVER (CONF. FINALS x ALL NBA TEAMS x MAGIC'S INTERVIEW + MORE)

1:45 Conf. Finals

21:50 All NBA/All Defense/All Rookie teams

35:06 Magic's first take interview

43:46 KD's social media sensitivity flare up

60:50 Is Drake going too far?

66:50 Twitter questions


May 26, 201901:18:02
NO DURANT NO PROBLEM (CONFERENCE FINALS x ZION LOTTERY x 2ND ROUND RECAP + MORE)

NO DURANT NO PROBLEM (CONFERENCE FINALS x ZION LOTTERY x 2ND ROUND RECAP + MORE)

1:37 2nd round recap

39:44 Conference finals discussion

45:30 Draft lottery review

58:48 Listener questions



May 20, 201901:23:46
KAWHI IS GOOD AT BASKETBALL (PHI v TOR x DAME TIME x HARDEN’S “LANDING SPACE” + MORE)

KAWHI IS GOOD AT BASKETBALL (PHI v TOR x DAME TIME x HARDEN’S “LANDING SPACE” + MORE)

2:00- 76ers vs Raptors series discussion

11:00- Damian Lillard dagger heard around the world

16:50- Westbrook's next question

21:17- DEN vs POR 4OT

22:44- Harden's style of play

30:00- Twitter questions


May 06, 201956:17
AWARDS x 2ND ROUND PREDICTIONS

AWARDS x 2ND ROUND PREDICTIONS

2:13- NBA award predictions

41:00- NBA award extras (Storyline of the year, beef of the year, drama king of the year)

49:06- 2nd round predictions

71:49- Twitter questions

Apr 29, 201901:17:23
MY OWN MAN (BBB FIASCO x ZION TOP 50? x FREE BOOKER + MORE)

MY OWN MAN (BBB FIASCO x ZION TOP 50? x FREE BOOKER + MORE)

1:50- Lonzo Ball severing BBB ties
12:33- Is Zion top 50? Top 20?
18:16- Should Devin Booker look to get out of Phoenix?
25:54- AD staying with the Pelicans?
27:15- Manu and Bosh jersey retirements
33:37-Nurkic injury
38:51- March Madness or NBA Playoffs?
42:40- Twitter questions

#seatgeek #podcoin
Apr 01, 201956:56
UNSTOPPABLE?! (EMBIID’S STATEMENTS x TRADING LEBRON? x SHOULD OKC RETIRE KD'S NUMBER? x PG VS KAWHI + MORE)

UNSTOPPABLE?! (EMBIID’S STATEMENTS x TRADING LEBRON? x SHOULD OKC RETIRE KD'S NUMBER? x PG VS KAWHI + MORE)

2:52- Kawhi vs PG
14:47- Is the idea of trading Lebron crazy?
22:02- Who is the most unstoppable player in the NBA?
33:59- Should OKC retire KD's number?
47:35- Are the Spurs for real?
53:38- Dirk passes Wilt for 6th in all time scoring
58:14- Lou Will's game winner; 6th man goat?
63:55- Trae Young ROY?
73:29- Twitter Questions

#podcoin #seatgeek
Mar 25, 201901:35:40
BANNED FOR LIFE! (FAN ALTERCATIONS x ZION’S RETURN x TWITTER QUESTIONS + MORE)

BANNED FOR LIFE! (FAN ALTERCATIONS x ZION’S RETURN x TWITTER QUESTIONS + MORE)

Had to record through Skype this week. Will be back in the studio next week!

1:52- Westbrook vs fan altercation

7:48- James Dolan bans fan for telling him to sell the team

10:20- Klay Thompson calls out Warriors fans

15:47- Zion Williamson is back

26:36- Warriors vs Rockets game recap

33:30- Twitter questions

Mar 18, 201957:03
PLAYOFF MODE DEACTIVATED (LEBRON PASSING MJ x PLAYOFF RACE/MATCHUPS + MORE)

PLAYOFF MODE DEACTIVATED (LEBRON PASSING MJ x PLAYOFF RACE/MATCHUPS + MORE)

2:33- Lebron passing MJ for 4th on all time scoring list/Lebron's minutes restriction

11:20- Dirk passing John Stockton for 3rd all time in games played

18:15- Playoff race

37:00- Playoff matchups if they were to start today

56:10- Giannis does not believe in promoting himself for MVP to the media

59:52- Kobe says Simmons needs a jumpshot

66:00- Closing thoughts

Mar 11, 201901:08:30
SOUNDS FROM THE SIX! (LIVE RAPTORS GAME RECAP x LEBRON'S DEFENSE x SIMMONS JUMPSHOT DEBATE + MORE)

SOUNDS FROM THE SIX! (LIVE RAPTORS GAME RECAP x LEBRON'S DEFENSE x SIMMONS JUMPSHOT DEBATE + MORE)

2:00- Raptors vs Blazers recap 12:15- Lebron’s defense 28:21- Are the Celtics in trouble? 37:55- Should Dwade reconsider retirement? 45:48- Does Ben Simmons need a 3 point shot?
Mar 04, 201901:05:49
01| BALLIFY LAUNCH! (ZION INJURY x KYRIE/KD MEDIA FRUSTRATION x LAKERS PLAYOFF HOPES x AD SAGA + MORE!)

01| BALLIFY LAUNCH! (ZION INJURY x KYRIE/KD MEDIA FRUSTRATION x LAKERS PLAYOFF HOPES x AD SAGA + MORE!)

3:20- Trade deadline recap

32:04- Should Zion shut it down?

39:06- The Anthony Davis saga

44:55- Kyrie/KD media frustration

52:38- Does All-Star weekend need to be changed?

63:40- More impressive, Harden's streak or Westbrook's streak?

67:51- Lakers playoff hopes

73:02- Biggest threat to the Warriors

Feb 25, 201901:17:59
Episode 0- Is Lebron Toxic? (from former show NBA Fantasy Cast- 2018/12/08)

Episode 0- Is Lebron Toxic? (from former show NBA Fantasy Cast- 2018/12/08)

From our old show, NBA Fantasy Cast. New content is on the way, stay tuned for episode 1!

Feb 16, 201901:09:08