Listen "Former NBA Assistant Coach & Broadcaster Brendan Brown discusses Pascal Siakam impact on the Pacers, a Knicks/Raptors trade breakdown, recent NBA matchup recaps, & stories on his father Hubie Brown!"
Episode Synopsis
0:00 Intro
1:09 Ross introduces former NBA assistant coach & broadcaster Brendan Brown
2:35 Pascal Siakam debuts for the Pacers & Tyrese Haliburton is back. Are the Pacers now a big threat in the East?
5:43 Will Siakam be a difference maker on the defensive end for Indiana?
7:27 Brendan shares his thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton this season
9:19 Are there long-term concerns signing Siakam to a max extension?
11:30 Do NBA International stars tend to prefer smaller markets?
14:05 Brendan provides his thoughts on the Knicks/Raptors trade
19:10 Immanuel Quickley & RJ Barrett’s big adjustments in Toronto
25:34 World B provides his thoughts & concerns on the Knicks bench moving forward
27:08 Ross shares his perspective on why Evan Fournier’s contract could be huge at the trade deadline
27:52 Brendan shares his formula on the Knicks
30:18 The Knicks playoff chances rely on Julius Randle’s play
31:52 Marquee heavyweight NBA matchups from this past weekend!
32:03 Brendan & the crew breakdown the Denver Nuggets/Boston Celtics matchup
34:26 Has Brendan seen any player even somewhat comparable to Nikola Jokic?
37:50 Any concerns with the Denver Nuggets staying healthy?
40:20 Can the Oklahoma City Thunder or Minnesota Timberwolves challenge the Nuggets out West?
45:53 Brendan shares his perspectives on the Minnesota Timberwolves
48:08 Bruce shares a Hubie Brown memory & asks why Hubie’s former players absolutely love him
51:23 Brendan shares his thoughts on his dad’s time as the head coach of the New York Knicks
56:50 Bruce shares another Hubie Brown memory with Dr. Jack Ramsay before asking Brendan to share his definitive story about his father
1:02:06 Is Brendan surprised his father is calling NBA games for ESPN at age 90 & what still drives him? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
1:09 Ross introduces former NBA assistant coach & broadcaster Brendan Brown
2:35 Pascal Siakam debuts for the Pacers & Tyrese Haliburton is back. Are the Pacers now a big threat in the East?
5:43 Will Siakam be a difference maker on the defensive end for Indiana?
7:27 Brendan shares his thoughts on Tyrese Haliburton this season
9:19 Are there long-term concerns signing Siakam to a max extension?
11:30 Do NBA International stars tend to prefer smaller markets?
14:05 Brendan provides his thoughts on the Knicks/Raptors trade
19:10 Immanuel Quickley & RJ Barrett’s big adjustments in Toronto
25:34 World B provides his thoughts & concerns on the Knicks bench moving forward
27:08 Ross shares his perspective on why Evan Fournier’s contract could be huge at the trade deadline
27:52 Brendan shares his formula on the Knicks
30:18 The Knicks playoff chances rely on Julius Randle’s play
31:52 Marquee heavyweight NBA matchups from this past weekend!
32:03 Brendan & the crew breakdown the Denver Nuggets/Boston Celtics matchup
34:26 Has Brendan seen any player even somewhat comparable to Nikola Jokic?
37:50 Any concerns with the Denver Nuggets staying healthy?
40:20 Can the Oklahoma City Thunder or Minnesota Timberwolves challenge the Nuggets out West?
45:53 Brendan shares his perspectives on the Minnesota Timberwolves
48:08 Bruce shares a Hubie Brown memory & asks why Hubie’s former players absolutely love him
51:23 Brendan shares his thoughts on his dad’s time as the head coach of the New York Knicks
56:50 Bruce shares another Hubie Brown memory with Dr. Jack Ramsay before asking Brendan to share his definitive story about his father
1:02:06 Is Brendan surprised his father is calling NBA games for ESPN at age 90 & what still drives him? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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