3 & D
By David Leavitt
Straight up NBA Talk from the T-Dot.
Every week we break down 3 stories from around the NBA with a rotating panel of guests and me, Dave Leavitt (that's the D)
Every week we break down 3 stories from around the NBA with a rotating panel of guests and me, Dave Leavitt (that's the D)
3 & DJun 07, 2023
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Ep 321 - Finally... More draft talk! And bold summer predictions
Neighbor Brandon aka Big Papa Brandon is back! And we talk The Finals and which team might have an advantage after 2 games.
Then we talk the Raps and the 13th pick and what they need (and maybe who fits the bill). Then we both make a bold prediction each on the upcoming summer movements.
Then we talk the Raps and the 13th pick and what they need (and maybe who fits the bill). Then we both make a bold prediction each on the upcoming summer movements.
Jun 07, 202352:40
EP 320 - The Coach on... Coaches! And Free Agents and The Finals
Sooooo pleased to have Samson Folk (The Coach) on to talk about the new approach needed by the Raps. We then segued that into how it might look for the Raps key free agents FVV, Jakob and Gary Jr.
Finally we talk all things finals as the Heat and Nuggets match up in what we think will actually be a very entertaining series.
Finally we talk all things finals as the Heat and Nuggets match up in what we think will actually be a very entertaining series.
Jun 02, 202301:02:49
Ep 319 - Coaches! I see coaches everywhere!
The NBA playoffs are rolling into the conference finals and the coaching carousel is in full spin. Neighbor Brandon is back to talk all things Xs and Os. After touring the league, we focus in on the Raptors search and some of the bizarre rumors they've been attached to. Then we wrap up with a special message to Ja Morant.
May 17, 202358:09
Ep 318 - Raps search, Knicks find out and which teams are most interesting to cover. W/ Matt Shantz
We jump back into the playoffs and look at all the surprising storylines. We also do a deep dive into the Raptors coaching search and finally look at which remaining teams we would want to cover for the rest of the playoffs.
May 01, 202344:16
Ep 317 - Playoff Preview time!
Neighbor Brandon is away for fantastic reasons but the league don't stop! So, we recruited two great guests Lindsay Dunn from City TV and Chris Walder from the Walder Sportscast. We do a deep dive on the Raptors season and what we think is coming next. Then we look at the Eastern conference and ask if anyone can stop the Bucks & Celtics from meeting in the ECF. Then we look at the wild west and see if we can't agree on who might emerge from a tightly packed field.
Apr 11, 202349:55
EP 316- We need a (Nick) Nurse!
Brando hops back into the mix to discuss Nick Nurse stirring up his own controversy. Then we focus on the Raps and possible play-in matchups. Finally we look at the Warriors and if they have a real path to the finals.
Apr 04, 202348:01
EP 315 - Raps spinning, BS leaving & King's rising?
Harrison Chu is back on the show to break down all things Raps as they continue to just be meh! Then we look long and hard at the trajectory of Been Simmons career and where it might be headed. And finally, we catch the beam and discuss what we think of the Sacramento Kings.
Mar 29, 202336:12
Ep 314… It’s been a minute
We are back and talking hoops! We start with whether or not the Suns might have buyers remorse after the KD trade. Then we do a deep dive into the Ja Morant situation and wrap things up with a chat about the MVP race.
Mar 16, 202351:56
EP 313 - Deadline fallout with Chris Walder
The NBA deadline has come and gone so we look at all the angles. Chris Walder, host of the Walder Sportscast, returns to the show as we look at the Raptors decision to seemingly punt on the big decisions. Then we zoom around the league and look at the best and the WTF are you doing deals. Finally, we wrap with some questions for the rest of the season.
Feb 14, 202301:02:15
EP 312 - Kyrie nonsense, Pascal snub and pretenders trying to contenders.
The alternate title to this episode is Kick In The Man Parts (you'll get it after). Lindsay Dunn from City TV and Sportsnet joins Neighbor Brandon and I to talk about why Kyrie keeps blowing up his spots. We recorded this about an hour before his trade to Dallas. Then we shifted to Pascal Siakam and whether he was snubbed or not. Then we talk about which teams need to make a move from pretender to contender. And a ton of laughs along the way.
Feb 07, 202301:00:46
EP 311 - The State of the 6
Neighbor Brando is back and we talk all things Raps. We give our impressions of a very weird season so far. Then we dive into the financial realities of the team and how that will affect the way the roster is built. Then we zoom out a bit and wonder if it's time to modify the vision 6'9" plan. All that and a very passionate Say It With Your Chest.
Jan 31, 202301:02:36
Ep 310 - Rod Black (!) on Canadian Hoops, NBA over scoring and the state of the Raps
Legendary Canadian sportscaster Rod Black joins the show to go all in on the current crop of Canadian hoopers, the NBA's over scoring issues and the state of the Raptors as we start 2023!
Jan 11, 202301:03:22
EP 309 - All Trade Rumors!
Brando and I sit down for one last show before the xmas shutdown and we are handing out all kinds of goodies:. Raps trade rumors! Guys who need new homes rumors! C-r-a-z-y rumors of multi team deals and Brandon brings a scoop!
Dec 19, 202251:07
Ep 308 - Pels rising, Raps skidding and D Book’s MVP case
Brando fights through the Flu to weigh in on how seriously we should take the Pelicans. Then we look at whether it’s time for the Raptors to make some roster moves. Then we lean into some sorta early MVP talk.
Dec 12, 202251:06
Brando on Nick Nurse, The Dubs Dilemma and the Jazz??
Well the season is rolling along nicely and so are Neighbor Brando and I. This week we get into the way Nick Nurse (and other coaches) use the media to push their messages with players. Then, Brando take the reins of the champs and answers whether or not he'd trade some of their young talent for more developed pieces. And finally, we amazingly talk about the Utah Jazz and what to do next if you're Danny Ainge.
Nov 30, 202238:05
EP 306 - Brando on Benches, Bucks and Blow Ups!
Neighbor Brandon is back! We talk about the long term development of the Raps bench, the bumpy road for the Bucks and which team should blow it up, the Hornets or the Bulls?
Nov 23, 202243:45
EP 305 - Barnes, Desperation and whither Kawhi Leonard
Harrison Chu makes his return to the show and man, do we have a lot to talk about. Scottie Barnes is not off to the start anyone thought he might, so we examine what we think is the problem. Then we talk desperation trades from around the league and which teams might be prepping to make some moves. Finally, we wrap up on whether the Clippers are actually contenders given how unavailable Kawhi Leonard is (again).
Nov 16, 202237:57
EP 304 - Will Lou joins 3 & D! Nets, Pascal and talking out loud
Brando is away but the great William Lou joins the show. We discuss:
1- The Nets "part ways" with Nash amid the predicted poor start. Can they salvage this thing or is it time to wipe the slate?
2- How much should we put into the Pascal all-world start? Is this a hot start or an actual leap forward?
3- Myles Turner is saying the quiet part out loud... is there another player's inner monologue you'd wanna hear?
1- The Nets "part ways" with Nash amid the predicted poor start. Can they salvage this thing or is it time to wipe the slate?
2- How much should we put into the Pascal all-world start? Is this a hot start or an actual leap forward?
3- Myles Turner is saying the quiet part out loud... is there another player's inner monologue you'd wanna hear?
Nov 07, 202233:09
Ep 303 - What’s real and true this week
Brando and I get into whether or not we’ve all slept on the Jazz and Blazers. Then we look at how good Tyrese Maxey has been and will be. Then we talk the dangers of the hype train and what is wrong with the Josh Primo’s of the world.
Oct 31, 202248:52
EP 302 - Raps are ok, Nets are meh & Russ can't be a 6th man??
Brando and I get into the start of the Raps season, breaking down the brilliance of Pascal Siakam's start of the season. Then we talk about the ticking clock that is the Nets and we finish it off with Russ Westbrook and his weird injury reasoning.
Oct 24, 202254:04
Season 3 is here! 2022-23 Season Preview
Season 3 is here and we kick off things with a bang! Brando is back and dropping some news! And we're joined by host of the Walder Sportscast, Christopher Walder! We preview the upcoming season with the Raps, take a spin around the (B)Eastern Conference and talk about which Western Conference teams will have us giving up sleep.
Oct 18, 202201:07:46
EP 233 - Finals, Futures and Fantastic Sue Bird.
Brando returns and we talk all things Finals. We also take a look back at a great 75th season for the NBA before looking ahead to draft night and which teams we think need to make moves! Finally, we look at the legacy of one of the game's greats, Sue Bird, who announced her retirement at the end of the season.
Jun 22, 202251:03
EP 232 - The Pod-Father returns! w/ Duane Watson
Brando is away, so we went old school and brought back the Pod-Father himself, Duane Watson!! We talk about the finals so far, the Utah Jazz situation and some rapid fire on some free agents to be.
Jun 13, 202201:24:52
EP 231 - Finals chat, Wall on the come down and WNBA in Toronto?
Brandon's here to say it with his chest: The Celtics need more to beat the Warriors. Also, we look at where John Wall may land once his rumored buyout is done in Houston and we daydream a bit about a WNBA team in the 6!
Jun 07, 202249:54
EP 230 - Say it with your chest!
This week we talk about whether we think the Celtics choked away a Finals appearance, whether the Lakers latest hire can unlock AD and who we would pick to start a franchise right now. All that and a change to the show.
May 29, 202253:20
EP 229 - Better late than never on the ECF, WCF and sad, sad fan bases
Brando is back and we are talking about the war of attrition that is the Heat - Celtics series. We then talk about the inevitability of the Warriors and end things on who we feel saddest for as a fan base.
May 25, 202257:03
EP 228 - The conference finals!! Phoenix Meltdown!!!? And the draft lottery live reactions
Brandon and I compare notes and make predictions for the Conference Finals just prior to tip off of the ECF. Then we dive into the Phoenix Suns mess and Patrick Beverly's comments about CP3. And we wrap on the draft lottery (applied - we feel bad for the #1 pick)
May 18, 202251:40
Ep 227 - The playoffs and all that drama
From Bad Ass Brooks, through CP3 and the Dallas fans all the way through the entertainment news you didn’t know you wanted, this episode is jam packed.
May 10, 202255:19
EP 226 - Bucks/Celtics, Luka Legacy and playoff bouncebacks
Brando and I break down the second round in the east and zero in on what we think might be a great test of wills in the Bucks and Celtics. Then we look west and discuss Luka Doncic and how now might be a time to think about legacy. We wrap things up with a look at which teams might be able to get back into the playoffs next year. All that and catching strays.
May 02, 202251:08
EP 225 - Playoffs! We're talking playoffs!
The Raps roster needs some tweaking, the playoffs are in full swing and the dumpster fire that is the Lakers. All that and more!
Apr 26, 202251:21
Ep 224 - Round 1 and DPOY
Brandon and I react to the Raps ugly game 1 loss to Philly. Then we break down the entire 1st round and give you our picks in each series. Finally, we wrap up the show with a discussion about the Defensive Player of the Year.
Apr 19, 202251:27
EP 223 - Siakam All NBA, Raps keys to beating Philly and coach talk
Brando and I show our love for the 6 in pumping the tires of Pascal Siakam for all NBA. We then break down the 6ers series and then we wrap on coaches who are looking (or soon will be) for a job.
Apr 12, 202253:05
EP 222 - Raps are beasts in the east, Lakers sinking and futures!
On this week's show Brando and I look at which teams the Raps match up best with in the eastern conference playoff picture. Then we examine how bad (or good) it might be for Lakers to miss the playoffs entirely. Then we finish up with the NBA futures debate.
Apr 05, 202246:01
EP 221 - Kyrie's home, the Jazz are lost and Hollywood Time!
Neighbor Brando and I look at how the change in NYC vaccination laws will affect the Nets in the playoffs. Then we go west and look at a Utah team that just seems to be at a crossroads. Finally, with Winning Time on HBO, we look at other teams that might deserve the Tinseltown treatment.
Mar 29, 202253:14
EP 220 - Madness, sleepers and big bold predictions!
Neighborh Brando and I go in on who we are watching in the NCAA tournaments. These players look to be stars and we want you to watch them rise along with us. Then, we look at sleeper teams in the NBA and we wrap with bold predictions for post-season.
Mar 22, 202249:54
EP 219 - Games with Villains & Herro(s)
Brandon and I reflect on that epic Nets & 6ers game and the dawn of another great rivalry. We then talk about whether Tyler Herro is really worth a reported max contract. Finally, we pick some of our fave coaches of the past 25 years.
Mar 15, 202252:50
EP 218, Is Flynn in? Can Ja win? Who is down for expansion?
On this episode of 3 & D, Brando and I talk the resurrection of Malachi Flynn. We then debate how serious Ja Morant is as an MVP candidate and then we kick around some cities we think the NBA should look at if they're expanding.
Mar 08, 202247:27
EP 217 - Holding, Folding and some scolding!
Brando and I debate whether the Raps have enough to hold off the surging teams behind them. Then we look south to prognosticate the Pelicans short term future with and without Zion. Finally, we share what we're looking forward to following in the second half.
Mar 01, 202248:26
EP 216 - Checkpoints & a milestone!!
In this, our 50th (?!?!) episode of 3 &D, Brando and I talk All Star weekend highlights, a way to spice up the weekend and our memories of the past. Then we get into the Raps first half, the crumbling Knicks and play a game of would you rather... Eastern Conference style. All that and Catching Strays. You won't wanna miss it.
Feb 22, 202252:31
EP 215 - FALLOUT! Deadline winners, losers and buyouts
Brando and I take a wild and wooly walk around the deadline! We talk about the Raps fizzle at the deadline, then shout out winners and losers as we saw it. Finally, we wrap it up with a look ahead at the buyout market and who needs what.
Feb 16, 202254:19
Ep 214 - The last 48 hrs to make a deal
Brando and I break down 3 trades that have happened, talk some rumours and come up with who should make a deal.
Feb 09, 202253:24
EP 213 - Duane Watson on underachievers, overachievers and getting Luka Doncic some help!
Duane Watson, the OG 3 & D guest, returns! We dig deep on teams that have underachieved so far and which team might be able to turn things around. Then we flip it and look at which overachievers might be for real. We then talk about how we can get Luka Doncic some real help down in Big D. Oh, and some sneaker talk.
Feb 01, 202201:11:26
EP 212 - Harden "relocation", Magic Johnson throws down & mid season awards
Brando & I are joined by one of our faves Harrison Chu to talk about whether James Harden is serious about"relocating" after the season. Then, since Magic Johnson called out the Lakers for sucking, we ask which Star should do the same for his old team. Finally, we give out the mid-season awards. All that and Catching Strays with Brando. Enjoy.
Jan 25, 202238:21
EP 211 - Raps deadline dilemma, Reddish to NYC and baller or bench dude!
A little late but we're back with another great episode, snowmageddon be damned! Neighbor Brando and I talk about what the Raps strategy might be around deadline time, then pivot to the Hawks and react to their GM saying the quiet part out loud! Finally, we play Baller or Bench Dude for the rookie class of the NBA. All that and some stray thoughts.
Jan 18, 202244:07
EP 210 - No fans picking All Stars, Kyrie is sorta back & Klay might just see it up for the dubs!
Brando and I take on the fans who don't know to vote for all stars! Then we ask if Chuck is right about whether or not Kyrie is a good teammate and finally, we look at how f-ed everyone out west is with the return of the 76th greatest player of all time, Mr Klay Thompson. Plus some new year's shout outs!
Jan 11, 202249:01
EP 209 - Omicron, LeBron & Dragic be gone! W/ Neighbor Brando!
It's 2k22 and we are back from a short break. This week we tackle the NBA's plans for dealing with the Omicron Variant. We also jump into the debate about what the Lakers may need to do given their season of "meh" and we finally end on why it's time to just move on from any idea of getting anything from Goran Dragic. Neighbor Brandon is back too!
Jan 04, 202250:19
EP 208 - Turner v Sabonis, Luka weight and Zion legacy
Brando comes in hot off the bench as we give our pick for which Pacers big man we want the Raps to pick up. We then turn our focus to the very loud talk about Luka Doncic and weight issues, and we talk about the future for Zion Williamson. Oh, and Brandon adds to the strays flying around.
Dec 14, 202159:26
Ep 207 - 3 & Me on the raps bench, Dragic and lurkers
I go solo once again to tackle the Raptors bench issues, the drama with Dragic and then I talk about teams that I think will be a lot better after Xmas Day.
Dec 07, 202129:27
EP 206 - Brando & Harrison on Siakam, Wizards & Celtics and wild ass rumours!
Neighbor Brando is back and he brought along Harrison for a very fun (and funny) conversation about all the Siakam hate out there. Then we talk about who is better, the Celtics or the Wizards (sorry Bill Simmons). We then take stock of all the wild trade rumours floating around. And as usual, Brando makes friends in cities across the league.
Nov 23, 202151:46
EP 205 - Aneela Khan on Raps, Women's CBB preview and the crossroads for the CND Natl Women
WHoops Blogger and women's basketball expert Aneela Khan joins the show to give her thoughts on the Raps start. Then we tap into her expertise to get a preview of the upcoming Women's College basketball season. Finally, Aneela shares her thoughts on the future for the Sr Women's National team and where they might go after a disappointing finish at this summer's Olympics.
Nov 16, 202135:02