Ball Up Top!

Ball Up Top! is back from the off season. This episode Mike covers some of the major headlines from the off season Season 2: Ball Up Top! Podcast - Victor Wembanyama , Lebron James, Draymond recapping the off season as well as upcoming Ball Up Top! News. #BallUpTop #BallUpTopPodcast #NBA #victorwembanyama #lebronjames #losangeleslakers #utahjazz #rudygobert #minnesotatimberwolves #brooklynnets #russellwestbrook #draymondgreen #jordanpoole #goldenstatewarriors

Nate and Mike to a live reaction to watching ESPN's presentation of the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery. They also cover the possible DeAndre Ayton fallout with the Suns, the Eastern Conference Finals of the Celtics vs Heat, the Western Conference Fianls of the Warriors vs the Mavericks, Lebron James and more.

This episode Mike goes over the problems with Kyrie Irving's Twitter rant, and elaborates on why NBA players need to trade more lightly as it pertains to going to work.

This episode Mike goes on a Ben Simmons rants and how his choices could have damaging effects on the future of the league.

This episode Mike continues to cover the HBO Maxx series Winning Time: The Rise of the Los Angeles Lakers.l in the episode Invisible Man. He also covers the ESPN article about Jerry West and his possible law suit against the show.

Mike is back to give his thoughts on the Game 1 of each series.

Mike returns with another quick hitting review of the outstanding HBO Maxx show about the Lakers.

Mike goes over the 2022 Los Angeles Lakers for the final time before the off season.

Mike continues his coverage of the HBO Max series Winning Time: The Rise if the Los Angeles Lakers.

This episode Mike covers his Final Four Experience.

We continue with our ongoing review of the HBO MAXX show winning time. As well as cover the MVP race, the playoff seeding and more.!

This week Mike covers how franchise players interact with teammates and what happens when guys like LeBron James, Timmy Duncan, Ja Morant, and Vince Carter can't play.

This show we cover episode 3 of the HBO Maxx show Winning Time - The Best is yet to come. Discuss how much of this show is factual. We cover the news of the week and make an announcement regarding Ball Up Top! and the Final 4.

Mike is back to discuss NBA Legend Rick Barry and his rant on the modern day game.

The week we review episode 2 of the new HBO Maxx Series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. We also go over recent NBA news including Anthony Davis, Isaiah Thomas, the return over Brook Lopez, Mitchell Robinson's pending free agency, and more. 

The week we reveiew episode 1 of the new HBO Maxx Series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. We also talk about the NbA Twitter spaces for the 75th anniversary team.

This episode we cover Russell Westbrook's reaction to the Westbrick nickname. Whether Ben Simmons should sit on the bench when the Nets visit Philly? TheMVP race. And why LeBron fans are feuding with Laker fans.

The episode Mike covers LeBron James and the Lakers struggles. Russell Westbrook's future. Whether Ben Simmons will play next week in Philadelphia, and Isaiah Thomas signing with the Hornets.

This week Mike covers the growth of power for agents and how Lebron's has wielded his influence because of his talents and clutch sports.

Mike goes over the highlight of all star weekend. LeBron James growth in the game, Steoh Curry's 50 points, how bad the dunk contest was, and much more.

This episode Mike talks about how the Point guard position has changed as the game has changed. He goes over Magic Johnson, LeBron James, Gary Payton, Steve Nash, Mark Jackson, and many more.

This episode Mike goes over Jakes Harden and the rumors of his departure, along with a couple updates.

Mike and Nate host a special episode talking about the NBA trade deadline deals. The Nets trade James Harden to the 76ers for Ben Simmons, the multiple trades by the Indiana Pacers, how the Bucks improved, and more,

Mike quickly goes over the plus and minus for the most recent nba trades with the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, Cleveland Cavaliers, New Orleans Pelicans & Portland Trailblazers. What does this mean for Damian Lillard?

On this episode of Basketball Philosophy Mike overs the narrative of the 2007 Cleveland Cavaliers team, the 22 year old LeBron James led to the NBA Finals.

Mike and Nate come with a special episode talking about the GOAT of all sports Michael Jordan or Tom Brady, along with getting sidetrack with other thoughts.

The conclusion to our 2 part series on rebounding. What roles does it play and how it relates to position less basketball.

Mike touches and his Twitter arguments, the adventures of LeBron James over the past week. How good Joel Embiid has been and more!!

Basketball philosophy returns. We discuss rebounding, its importance, and changes over the eras in part 1 of this 2 part series.

Mike talks about the basketball he watched over the MLK weekend. Pascal Siakim as a player, fans and their fandom, LeBron and more!!!

Mike & Nate return to talk about the current state of the NBA. The returns of Kyrie & Klay. If there a good destination for Russell Westbrook? What is Bronny James upside? What will it mean when LeBron gets the all time leading scorer? and more.

The debut episode of Ball Up Top! Basketball Philosophy is up. This week Mike talks about the NBA rule change that has effected the like of James Harden, Trae Young, Luka Doncic and more.

This episode we cover the LeBron James vs Isiah Stewart confrontation. Steph Curry's case for MVP. Giannis record setting night, and the new weekly line up for Ball Up Top Podcasts!!!

This episode Mike & D cover their disappointment in Scottie Pippen, and review their trip to the Basketball Hall of Fame.

Mike and D took Ball Up top on the road to Boston. What did they think of this regular season match up? How did the Bucks perform without Giannis? Did Jayson Tatum show up? Dennis Schröder MVP?

The Rebuild continues in OKC. What is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's up side? Is he a franchise player? Is the best case scenario for okc is to finish in the lottery while developing their young players? And LOU DORT!

Will the Cavs finally be relevant? Loads of you talent like Sexton, Garland, Allen, and Mobley could be enough to break them out if the funk that has settled on the city since LeBron's departure.

Is Chauncey Billups the guy to lead this blazer group to the promise land? Can Damian Lillard put himself in the MVP conversation? Will CJ McCollum become an all star this year?

This Micro-Podcast Mike talking about James Harden's continued struggles, Scottie Pippen's latest attacks on Jordan, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, and more.

The Pacers made the play-in tournament last season, but under new coach Rick Carlisle how much better can they really be?

Will this be the year the Nuggets breakout? and do they have enough without Jamal Murray?

Mike goes over the Rockets roster and where he sees them going from here.

Mike goes over last nights games, and which teams have surprised him in the first 6 games of the season.

Will the next take that next step to contende? How does Kemba Walker impact them, and can he play with Derrick Rose? Will Julius Randle improve?

This episode we quickly go over the Warriors. What should we expect from Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Klay Thompson? Can they win the title?

This short Micro-Podcast we cover the Brooklyn Nets, and how thevrule chancevwill affect James Harden, and what to expect from them.

Mike goes over last nights NBA action talking about Nets vs Heat, Kyke Lowry impact on the heat, and James Harden's impact on the Nets, Myles Turner and and the Pacers, the Lakers blowing a 26 point lead, the young Timberwolves upsetting the Back and Anthony Edwards clutch play, and the grown of the Kings Harrison Barnes.

Mike is back with some notes about the Lakers struggles, expectations for Davion Mitchell, and Ben Simmons.

The Pistons with Head Coach Dwane Casey have number 1 pock Cade Cunningham, but is he enough to make them relevant?

Mike goes over thec2 games that tipped off the NBA season as Kevin Durant and the Nets faced off with the NBA champion Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Warriors with Steph Curry traveled to LA to face LeBron James and the Lakers.

The NBA preseason is upon us, and we are covering each team in a series of Micro-podcasts. This episode is about the Charlotte Hornets. LaMelo Ball year 2? How much growing will this young roster do?