Barnards on the NBA

In this seventy-seventh very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 12-year old son Emilio return to continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio determining which players make up the best starting lineup and seven-man bench he can from among the NBA players who attended Washington State University. Matt responds with his selections from this Pac-12 institution and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this seventy-sixth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 12-year old son Emilio return to continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio determining which players make up the best starting lineup and seven-man bench he can from among the NBA players who attended Kansas State University. Matt responds with his selections from this Big 12 program and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this seventh-fifth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 12-year old son Emilio turn their focus to the new champion of point scoring in the history of the NBA: the man, the myth, the legend - the one and only LeBron James.

Check out some of the sites we referenced for yourself and marvel at LeBron's achievements:

In this seventy-fourth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and now 12-year old son Emilio take on another redraft, going all the way back this time to the first ever draft when the BAA and NBL came together in 1947.

This episode features Emilio and Matt discussing players selected on that July day in Detroit and redrafting the top 14 based on how their careers played out.

In this seventy-third very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 12-year old son Emilio return to continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio determining which players make up the best starting lineup and seven-man bench he can from among the NBA players who attended Vanderbilt University. Matt responds with his selections from this SEC stalwart and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this seventy-second very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and now 12-year old son Emilio embark on another redraft, training their gaze this time to the first two round draft in 1989.

This episode features Emilio and Matt discussing the players selected in the only NBA Draft to take place in 1989 and redrafting the top 14 based on how their careers played out.

In this seventy-first very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 11-year old son Emilio are back to continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio determining which players make up the best starting lineup and bench he can from among the NBA players who attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Matt responds with his selections from this Big Ten basketball institution and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this seventieth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 11-year old son Emilio are back to continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio coming up with the best starting lineup and bench he can from among the NBA players who attended Purdue. Matt responds with his version of the best players from this West Lafayette basketball powerhouse and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this sixty-ninth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 11-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio coming up with the best starting lineup and bench he can from among the NBA players who attended Boston College. Matt responds with his versions of the squad from this Chestnut Hill hoops haven and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this sixty-eighth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 11-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio coming up with the best starting lineup and bench he can from among the NBA players who attended SMU. Matt responds with his versions of the squad from this Dallas hoops factory and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this sixty-seventh very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 11-year old son Emilio dive into another redraft and turn their attention to 1985.

This episode features Emilio and Matt discussing the players chosen in that historic 1985 NBA Draft and redrafting the top 14 based on how their careers played out.

In this sixty-sixth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 11-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio coming up with the best starting lineup and bench he can from among the NBA players who attended Arizona State University. Matt responds with his versions of the squad from this Tempe hotbed of basketball and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this sixty-fifth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 11-year old son Emilio turn their focus to selecting an all-time starting lineup and bench for the franchise now known as the Oklahoma City Thunder.

This episode features Emilio and Matt considering the players who've suited up for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Seattle SuperSonics through the years, selecting their starting fives and filling out their benches.

In this sixty-fourth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio turn their focus to selecting an all-time starting lineup comprised of players who wore uniform numbers 88 and 99 and then compare the teams they put together.

In this sixty-third very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio take a look at players through NBA/ABA history who were born on June 27 & 28 and then compare the teams they put together.

Which of the 14 June 27 birthday boys and 10 June 28 birthday boys made the squad? Catch us talking about Malik Allen, John Barber, Bradley Beal, Alex Blackwell, Damone Brown, Stan Brown, Russell Critchfield, Larry Demic, Landry Fields, Craig Hodges, Bobby Hurley, Brice Johnson, Kevin Joyce, Andrew Lang, Jeff Malone, Monte Morris, Tom Owens, Chuck Person, Ed Peterson, Giff Roux, Jim Spanarkel, Rodney White, Terrence Williams and Joe Young.

In this sixty-second very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio construct the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon the states in which they were born.

This episode features Emilio coming up with the best starting lineups he can from among the NBA players who were born in North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho and Wyoming. Matt responds with his versions of these squads and they then have each state's team do battle in a head to head mini-tournament to see who comes out on top.

In this sixty-first very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio coming up with the best starting lineups he can from among the NBA players who attended the University of Louisville. Matt responds with his versions of the squad from this Derby City institution and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this sixtieth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio coming up with the best starting lineups he can from among the NBA players who attended the University of Minnesota. Matt responds with his versions of the squad from this Twin City institution and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this fifty-ninth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio turn their focus to selecting an all-time starting lineup comprised of players who wore uniform number 77.

In this fifty-eighth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio turn their gaze on players throughout NBA/ABA history who were born on May 30.

Which of the 11 May 30 birthday people made the squad? Check us out talking about Harrison Barnes, Billy Donovan, Penny Early, Evan Eschmeyer, Chad Gallagher, Eddie Griffin, Jeremy Lamb, Rasho Nesterovic, John Postley, Dominic Pressley and Brian Quinnett.

In this fifty-seventh very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio coming up with the best starting lineups he can from among the NBA players who attended the University of Memphis. Matt responds with his versions of the squad from this Bluff City institution and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this fifty-sixth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio turn their gaze on players throughout NBA/ABA history who were born on May 23.

Which of the 10 May 23 birthday boys made the squad? Check us out talking about Rasual Butler, Jack Coleman, Courtney Fortson, Kenny Gattison, Jaxson Hayes, Thomas Jordan, Ken McBride, Garland O'Shields, Jeffery Taylor and Rod Thorn.

In this fifty-fifth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio turn their focus to selecting an all-time starting lineup comprised of players who wore the ultimate uniform number - 55!

In this fifty-fourth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio turn their focus to selecting an all-time starting lineup for the San Antonio Spurs franchise.

This episode features Emilio and Matt considering the players who've suited up for the San Antonio Spurs, Dallas Chapparals and Texas Chapparals through the years and selecting their starting fives.

In this fifty-third very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio turn their gaze on players throughout NBA/ABA history who were born on May 5.

Which of the 16 May 5 birthday boys made the squad? Check us out talking about Bill Buntin, LaPhonso Ellis, Vitor Faverani, Herm Gilliam, Orlando Graham, Isaiah Hartenstein, DerMarr Johnson, Roy McPipe, Harold Miner, Lowes Moore, Stan Patrick, Moe Radovich, Mike Silliman, Larry Steele, P.J. Tucker and Rob Williams.

In this fifty-second very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio get back to focusing on franchises and select an all-time starting lineup for the original Baltimore Bullets.

This episode features Emilio and Matt considering the players who've suited up for the Baltimore Bullets between their debut in 1947 and being disbanded in 1954 and selecting their starting fives.

In this fifty-first very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio coming up with the best starting lineups he can from among the NBA players who attended each of UMass and Holy Cross. Matt responds with his versions of the squads from these Massachusetts institutions and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this fiftieth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio continue their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio coming up with the best starting lineups he can from among the NBA players who attended both Florida and Florida State. Matt responds with his versions of the squads and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this forty-ninth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio return to their discussion of the best lineups one could put together of NBA players based upon where they played in college.

This episode features Emilio coming up with the best starting lineups he can from among the NBA players who attended both Creighton and Georgia. Matt responds with his versions of the squads and they compare notes on their selections and discuss other players they considered.

In this forty-eighth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio turn their gaze on players throughout NBA/ABA history who were born on April 18.

Which of the 17 April 18 birthday boys made the squad? Check us out talking about Bojan Bogdanovic, Michael Bradley, Tyrone Britt, Sid Catlett, Jim Creighton, Jimmy Dawson, Sundiata Gaines, Taylor Griffin, Gerald Madkins, Eric McWilliams, George Mearns, Don Ohl, Don Otten, Ken Rohloff, Scott Sims, Awvee Storey and Caleb Swanigan.

In this forty-seventh very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio switch things up a bit and turn their focus to selecting an all-time starting lineup for the Sacramento Kings franchise.

This episode features Emilio and Matt considering the players who've suited up for the Sacramento Kings, Kansas City Kings, Kansas City-Omaha Kings, Cincinnati Royals and Rochester Royals through the years and selecting their starting fives.

In this forty-sixth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio take a break from their discussions on NBA/ABA birthday boys and turn their focus to the 1977 NBA Draft.

This episode features Emilio and Matt considering the players chosen in the 1977 NBA Draft and redrafting the top 14 based on how their careers played out.

In this forty-fifth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio take a look at players through NBA/ABA history who were born on March 30 & 31 and then compare the teams they put together.

Which of the 7 March 30 birthday boys and 12 March 31 birthday boys made the squad? Catch us talking about Ron Baker, Don Barksdale, Cal Bowdler, Dennis DuVal, Shaler Halimon, Armond Hill, Jaylen Hoard, Charles Johnson, David Lee, DeAndre Liggins, Jerry Lucas, LaRue Martin, Mike Niles, J.R. Reid, Ossie Schectman, Admiral Schofield, Steve Smith, David Vanterpool & James Wiseman.

In this forty-fourth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio turn their gaze on players throughout NBA/ABA history who were born on March 27.

Which of the 9 March 27 birthday boys made the squad? Check us out talking about Cory Blackwell, Danny Fortson, Tom Hammonds, Zarko Paspalj, Ed Pinckney, Josh Selby, Henry Sims, Matt Steigenga and Shayne Whittington.

In this forty-third very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio take a look at players through NBA/ABA history who were born on March 24.

Which of the 10 March 24 birthday boys made the squad? Hear us talking about Chris Bosh, Marques Bragg, T.J. Ford, Bart Kofoed, Larry Micheaux, Bob Priddy, Dexter Shouse, Myles Turner, Earl Williams and Mike Woodson.

In this forty-second very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio take a look at players through NBA/ABA history who were born on March 20.

Which of the 15 March 20 birthday boys made the squad? Catch us talking about John Barnhill, Mookie Blaylock, Ronnie Brewer, Jon Brockman, Jimmy Conner, Jamal Crawford, Derrek Dickey, Wyndol Gray, Bobby Lewis, Leo Rautins, Pat Riley, JaKarr Sampson, Belus Smawley, Phil Walker and Bob Warlick.

In this fortieth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio select their own versions of this year's All-Star rosters. They also highlight a few of the most outstanding performers and performances from the abbreviated week leading up to the break.

This episode features conversation about:

• late changes to the All-Star game rosters
• participants in the Skills Challenge, 3 Point Shootout and Dunk Contest
• Blake Griffin getting bought out by the Pistons and agreeing to join the Nets
• big time performances from the likes of James Harden, Nikola Jokic, Damian Lillard, P.J. Washington, T.J. McConnell, Dennis Smith Jr., Mason Plumlee, Wayne Ellington, Dean Wade, Furkan Korkmaz, Joel Embiid, Bradley Beal and Saben Lee

In this thirty-ninth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio get into some of the biggest news from across the NBA landscape this past week. They also highlight a few of the most outstanding performers and performances.

This episode features conversation about:

• the All-Star reserves and injury replacements for Kevin Durant and Anthony Davis
• the state of the conference standings
• big recent moves up and down by the Wizards, Cavs, Rockets and Timberwolves
• big time performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jarrett Allen, Draymond Green, Nikola Jokic, Saben Lee, DaQuan Jeffries, Danilo Gallinari and Bruce Brown

In this thirty-eighth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio explore the biggest news from across the NBA landscape over the past week. We also make note of some of the most outstanding performances from the past week.

This episode features conversation about:

In this thirty-seventh very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio come to you midweek from across state lines and turn their focus on one man: young Timberwolves big man Naz Reid.

Check out some of the sites we referenced for yourself and learn more about Naz's work:

In this thirty-sixth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and now 10-year old son Emilio get into the news from across the NBA landscape over the past week, particularly the trade that sent Derrick Rose to New York. We also take a look at the latest All-Star voting and note outstanding performances from the past week.

This episode features conversation about:

• big time performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Vucevic, Zach LaVine, Terry Rozier, Zion Williamson, De'Aaron Fox & Saddiq Bey
• triple doubles from LeBron James, Luka Doncic and Jimmy Butler
• a 20-20 night from Jonas Valanciunas and a 20-17 from Josh Hart
• injury to Mitchell Robinson

In this thirty-fifth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and 10-year old son Emilio come to you midweek and turn their focus on one man: sharpshooting Milwaukee Bucks combo guard Bryn Forbes.

Check out some of the sites we referenced for yourself and learn more about Bryn's work:

In this thirty-fourth very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and now 10-year old son Emilio delve into the news from across the NBA landscape over the past week. We also assess the standings at this point in the season and name our very first players of the week.

This episode features conversation about:

• lots of career high point totals, including from Fred VanVleet, Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic. Nikola Vucevic, Kelly Oubre, Domantas Sabonis, Nassir Little and Naz Reid
• big time performances from Steph Curry, LeBron James, Joel Embiid and James Harden
• yet another 20-20 from Andre Drummond
• a shockingly off night from Bradley Beal
• injuries to Aaron Gordon, Christian Wood, Larry Nance Jr., George Hill and Meyers Leonard

In this thirty-third very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and now 10-year old son Emilio hit you up midweek and turn their focus on one man: rookie sensation & Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball.

Check out some of the sites we referenced for yourself and learn more about LaMelo's work:

In this thirty-second very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and now 10-year old son Emilio delve into the latest notable happenings across the NBA landscape over the past week. We also consider Emilio's very early All-Star selections and bid a sad farewell to essential NBA commentator and reporter Sekou Smith.

This episode features conversation about:

• Damian Lillard's monster week and epic buzzer beater vs. the Bulls
• the Jazz running off 11 straight wins before running into the Nuggets and a huge Nikola Jokic performance
• LeBron exploding in front of his hometown fans in Cleveland
• triple doubles from Luka Doncic, Domantas Sabonis, Ben Simmons and James Harden
• big time efforts from Rudy Gobert, Trae Young, Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball and Delon Wright
• injuries to Marcus Smart and De'Andre Hunter 

In this thirty-first very lightly produced installment of Barnards on the NBA, dad Matt and now 10-year old son Emilio get back at you midweek to experiment with a new approach and focus in on one man: Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela.

Check out some of the sites we referenced for yourself and learn more about Clint's work: