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Marcus Lacey & Luis Gonzalez discuss weekly basketball topics reviewed by mass media. Each with their own unique take on today's state of hoops - they review and analyze the games brightest/ most overlooked aspects. Updated weekly on IGTV @Bigbucketsco and daily from Apple/Spotify podcasts!

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    Tap In

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 16:24


    All Star Weekend concluded from Salt Lake City tonight with Giannis taking home his first dub as a captain in the drafting era... Was this weekend another let down, and why/ what can be done to bring the spark back to a weekend that once felt so nostalgic? They said LBJ is pass first but he just passed first!!! Is Bron the greatest scorer ever or just the most.. & What does that argument say about M....nvm. Kyrie & KD Nets are no more. Luka has HELP. The Suns MUST win it all if they're healthy this post season.Can LeGranpa get these new look Lakers back to the post season with >25 games to go in the regular season while sitting in 13th place?Why Donovan Mitchell's 70 piece will mean so much more come June, and a bit more to tease our next full length EP with Will and Ques back on the mic's with ya boy!Support the show

    NBA All Star 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 94:12


    ***recorded audio from 12/14/2022***Who is worthy of the all star nod 1/4th through the season? All Star Voting begins DEC 20- JAN21! Vote now on NBA.com or through the NBA app.With a guaranteed east all start front court consisting of Tatum, KD, Embiid, Giannnis; who gets sent to the bench & why?!Is DeMar DeRozan once again an all-star? Averaging 26, 5, 5 on 50% FG?  Should the Bulls blow it up discussed once again. How to rebuild this team from the ground up...Also Markkanen, Edwards, Garland, Haliburton & more potential first time selections.Marc is looking good with his hot Celtics overrated take after they get blown out back to back games vs the Warriors and healthy Clippers, but we're confident that wont stop the Jays from cooking our Lakers Tuesday night on TNT!Support the show

    Alphabet Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 54:17


    Marc, Ques and Will select 8 players for an all-time fantasy draft - the catch being, once a random letter of the alphabet is drawn, select your player of choice based on the letter drawn (first or last name) according to position (PG, SF, C) afterwards the letter is removed as well as the player.  Follow on YouTube for the simulated 2k23 results!Support the show

    NOLA, BOSTON & Their SUNS...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 79:18


    Zion, NOLA move into the top spot in the tight western conference standings. Is Boston finally as good as advertised or are we getting too ahead of ourselves? Phoenix may be the most hated team in the league currently; after dropping 4 big games in a row, is it safe to say their championship window has closed? Support the show

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    ADisney

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 125:39


    Street clothes, Day-to-Day Davis, ADNP.... The slander has been put to bed this season by the man himself. Over the last 10 games AD has been on an historic tear, averaging 30+, 15+ & 3+; Lakers are 8-2 in their last 10 firing on ALL cylinders...What's the root of teams failing to live up to their expectations (i.e Chicago, Minnesota) ?Was James Wiseman a WASTED pick? Or does he show promise similar to the likes AD...?! Ques breaks down why drafting and stashing the #2 pick was the best plan of action for his dubs.Denver is super MID. Don't let their early season success fool you. Here's why! Ques thinks teams don't wanna see Dallas but Marc thinks otherwise and for good reason. NOLA is FOR real. So is SAC town! Not to mention Boston, Milwaukee, Philly, etc...*This episode was brought to you by Zodangle Dating App. Explore 12 zodiac categories to discover your compatibility with each sign to form genuine connections. Available everywhere Apple/ Android starting February 2023!*Support the show

    20 Games In...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 89:42


    Hope everyone who celebrates had a Happy Thanksgiving!!! More or less 20 games into the 2022-23 NBA season and most contenders we predicted earlier have started to find their groove while the pretenders have fallen back into reality...SGA, Luka, Tatum, Giannis, Mitchell all average 30+PPG, but who has the most realistic shot at MVP & why? Anthony Davis has rediscovered that dawg in him, leading the Lakers to a 5-1 record in LeBron's absence at a historic statistical rate.PLUS SO MUCH MORE AS USUAL! Support the show

    The Association

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022


    A look around the association after about 6-8 games played through the 2022-23 season....Lakers finally get their first dub of the season against Denver -- Are they as bad as it seemed due to the poor perimeter shooting, or could this team work with Russell Westbrook at 6MOY level play?Nets, Steve Nash "mutually" agree to part ways after Brooklyn's 2-5 start. Why does Will think it's time to pull the plug on the newly formed "Big 3" of KD, Kyrie & Ben Simmons...Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs are winners of 5 straight

    Premiere Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 100:58


    The Lakers look worse than we could have imagined, Warriors culture is legit - Will and Marc aren't buying the "Us against the World" talk from Ques... Jazz, Spurs, Blazers & Grizz lead atop the Western Conference power rankings after week one of the NBA's 76th season! The Sixers started 0-3 as did the Lakers; who should we be more concerned about?How long can the bottom feeders keep over achieving? Plus more on this first full length season opener pod!Support the show

    HYPE-OTHETICALS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 132:42


    The term "Super Team" gets thrown around way too often nowadays, we discuss what is and or isn't.. Debating the best hypothetical situations we could think of to keep you entertained as we inch closer to premiere week! Also a 3 team 2k23 fantasy draft of 8 players in their primes throughout NBA history. Let us know who had the best starting 5!Much love to each and every person who has given us a listen as we creep back into the podcast game, we just recently surpassed 7500 downloads as of October 9th! We look forward to much better, consistent content as the new season approaches.Support the show

    Way Too Early Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 99:13


    James Harden with the range on me WAAAY back --- with new season award predictions, All-NBA teams, award races, playoff seeding & more featuring our newest member of the Big Buckets Pod, Will! Support the show

    Media Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 38:41


    Breaking down the league's story lines as multiple teams begin media availability for the new season.  Support the show

    RERUN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 65:44


    Recapping the association's eventful offseason and previewing the new with opening night less than a month away...Thank you for all the continued love and support...we can't wait to share what we have planned for the new season!!Support the show

    Top 25 Players 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 85:42


    ESPN, Bleacher Report, your great Uncle Remus, anybody who's anybody has their rankings for the greatest players on earth as we prepare for the 2022-23 NBA season. Now it's our turn...**Warning** These opinions may trigger casuals, hoop heads and die hards. Listener discretion is advised. Support the show

    NBA Finals G4 Full Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 53:13


    The Big Buckets Three are back together to break down these 2022 NBA Finals, coaching changes around the association & more!Who better than the ultimate hater and two Warriors fans?Why is Draymond been virtually unplayable most of the series? Is Steph Curry able to carry this Warriors team to their 4th title in 8 years?Full length episodes coming weekly. Stay tuned. Thanks for the love and support as always! God bless and have a safe week everyone. ❤️Support the show

    NBA Finals G3 Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 10:19


    Celtics go up 2-1 over the Warriors at home; the first Finals game at TD Garden in over a decade was jumping to say the least. What went wrong for Steph and the Dubs as the 3rd Q run we all expected fell short and actually ended up fueling Boston to the finish lineWe'll be back Friday night with post game reactions from the whole crew!! Til then have a blessed week. Happy hump day Love y'all!Support the show

    Stephen Curry, Top 10 All-Time?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 11:29


    As Stephen Curry prepares for his 6th NBA Finals in the past 8 seasons; it got me thinking is he a top 10 player the game has ever seen?The numbers never lie but sometimes they don't tell the whole story.. Is he better than his former teammate, KD all-time?Is it because Steph lacks the self-aggrandizement and legacy building shown by the likes of LeBron and even KD to a degree? I lost MY top 10 players of all time, as well as in the modern era + make the case Steph may already be there, and possibly on his way up further into the top 7?!Support the show

    Hello There

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 15:11


    We're back,  for real this time. After a brief hiatus in the middle of the season ya boys are back and ready to talk some Big Buckets…Looking back at the pre-season picks for MVP, champions, etc… Where we are today.The Warriors are back like they never left (or needed that one guy in BK)Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are playing with their legacies while Jimmy Butler decided to add onto his last night with a LeBron-esqu performance in TD Garden against Boston down 3-2 with a second trip to the NBA Finals on the line.The Lakers secured a favorable coach for the next 4 seasons!G7 is Sunday night 5/30 from Miami! We'll be back with post game reactions, NBA Finals predictions and more for a full-length episode.Thanks to everyone holding down our downloads during this time!! We promise to deliver as we gear up for next season starting with the NBA Draft later this month! LOVESupport the show

    Kyrie is Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 4:47


    Brrrreaking news out of the NYC today….The Gawd is back. Kyrie Irving stood his ground the entire season, appearing in just 19 road games, putting up astonishing performances night after night…and has saved his body for the most important basketball anyone can play… the NBA Playoffs. We back tomorrow night 3/24 with our NBA75 list (kyrie is on there btw as he should) and so much more to catch up on with the trioGod BlessSupport the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    I'm Saying…There's a Chance.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 5:51


    At certain points I've it's not even worth it to hate on the Lakers this season…Then I remember what exactly this team is and who they were constructed to be.Timing and Situation are everything in the NBA. Russell Westbrook may be the worst possible fit next to a brilliant ball dominate LBJ in year..19! …..BUT I think our luck may be turning Laker Nation..Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Here We Are

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 10:27


    LBJ is now the 2nd all-time scoring leader and trails only Kareem

    New Year, Same League

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 17:27


    Checking in for the first pod of 2022! Welcome back -- we're so excited to cover the second half of the NBA's 75th inaugural season as we approach the trade deadline/ all star weekend. Marcus breaks down MVP possibilities, locks for the post season, speculation on what will happen with Ben Simmons in Philadelphia & Kyrie's new part-time hooping position with the Nets.--Are Ja Morant and the Grizz legit title contenders just one year after finishing 8th in the west?--Does Cleveland deserve TWO all-stars named from the Cavs this year?--Can LeBron and Anthony Davis save the Lakers from Russell Westbrook? Or do they have bigger problems than their declining point guard?  Next week so be ready as we follow up and debate all this + more! Also every share/ like on the podcast will enter for an NBA TopShot NFT giveaway! Details on our instagram page. Stay safe, HAPPY NEW YEAR!Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    One Week Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 53:37


    Throwing it back to an unreleased episode of the our first week reactions to the 75th anniversary season -Are the Bulls or Nets more legit right now? -Is it too early to blame Vogel for the Lakers poor start?  What about Ime Udoka or the Celtics missed  opportunities? -Who is the early favorite for MVP?-Fantasy League updates + more!We'll be back on the mic all of December as the basketball world prepares for the holiday season. Happy belated Thanksgiving to all our listeners by the way, nationally and globally if you celebrate. Love always!!!Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Premiere Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 45:43


    The NBA's 75th anniversary season has officially tipped off, we're about 3-5 games-in for most teams around the association and the biggest question for today's episode was where do we begin?Perhaps Ja Morant's league leading 35 PPG, fueling the #1 offense through week 1 in Memphis.Or maybe how much Brooklyn is missing Kyrie Irving right now, (2-3) why James Harden has the lowest FT attempts in over a decade, struggling to find a rhythm under the new rule changes in officiating fouls.Chi-Town (4-0) , Bay Area (4-0) , NYK (3-1) stand up! It's been nothing but beautiful basketball thus far. Bulls at Knicks tonight from the Garden! Two of the eastern conferences hottest teams will battle it out in the Mecca. LA Lakers are a work in progress under the biggest microscope in pro sports, why I think the Lakers are fine, but dive deeper into where they are going wrong to this point (2-3) besides the 26p meltdown last night @ OKC... The Hawks (3-1) pickup where they left off last season, dominating winnable games, and the Minnesota Timberwolves (3-1) took care of the defending champions last night in Milwaukee to further elevate their status amongst the leagues dominant western conference. Ques and Marc also breakdown their long awaited Fantasy Basketball rosters as week one concludes and one of us gets one step closer to that moneyyy.All this + YOU KNOW soo much more, as NBA fans ave ATE every game this season, with no shortage of excitement, drama and BUCKETS.Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Bye Kai?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 5:17


    The Brooklyn Nets released an official statement on the vaccination status of Kyrie Irving and essentially killed the idea of Irving participating this season as a “part time” player, only appearing in home games due to NYC's vaccine mandate. With this statement coming out one week before opening night, will Kyrie ultimately get vaccinated, request a trade to a market that doesn't have mandatory vaccines, or just retire as some believe he may be pondering if unable to compete with Brooklyn…NBA GM's we're surveyed for 4 interesting questions as we prepare for the leagues 75th year; MVP?2022 Champions:Most Improved Team:ROY?The official 75 all-time players list will be revealed in theee parts beginning opening night on TNT Tuesday Oct 19, and conclude Thursday on the same network. Wednesdays reveal will be on ESPN's opening premier. The official Big Buckets: Top 75 players of All Time list will be revealed next week as well!As always stay safe and have a great week! Much love. Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    NBA All-Time 75 List

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 104:20


    **recording from 10/10/2021**is Kyrie able to participate as a “part time” player due to his vaccination status? Will it workout for Brooklyn in the long run…?The NBA will be releasing their 75 all time players in league history on opening night on TNT; Nick reacts to Ques and Marcus' breakdown of their own selections and qualifications to make this prestigious list.Hot-Take Central this episode… You might be surprised where a lot of current players are ranked on this list.We all agree on a unanimous Top 3 but we can't get a unanimous GOAT…Appreciate the Love! New episodes weekly as we prepare for our Fantasy League and Opening Night Tuesday, Oct 19 2021!Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    National Podcast Day 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 31:43


    Ben Simmons is no call no show for Sixers media dayWhat teams need to have a strong training camp360 around the league and we leave off with a cliff hanging hot take for next episode!Happy National Podcast Day to everyone of our listeners, fellow collaborators and bucket getters. It's been an awesome journey and we're so excited to keep it trending upward!Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    2021 Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 63:12


    Reviewing Ben Simmons ongoing situation with PhillyPredicting power rankings for the 2021-22 NBA season less than 30 days away!(Sunday 9/12/21 one week prior)Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Team Analyses, Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 52:46


    An interesting trade went down today between the Clippers and Grizzlies; 3 players were traded for 1...Part 1 of our 3 part breakdown of every NBA teams roster, overall ceiling for the 2021-22 season as of the latest state, barring no further injuries (knock on wood) Featuring discussions on the Bucks, Suns, Lakers, Nets, Clippers, Heat, Mavs, Celtics & Nuggets..Big Buckets was in the building for NBA Summer League today for a couple of games; footage and breakdown of young upcoming players like Josh Primo, Jaden McDaniels, Josh Christopher, Cam Thomas, Johnathan Kuminga & Cole Anthony coming soon to our Facebook and Instagram pages, make sure y'all check it out! As always & forever stay blessed everyone, thank you for the support, well be back next Sunday with Pt2!BTW Happy 23rd Anniversary Mr & Mrs Lacey! Aug 15, 1998 forever.Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Free Agency 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 36:11


    Recalling some of the biggest movers one week into the Free Agency Frenzy; Winners & Losers, early playoff team predictions & more!Marcus' biggest Winners/Losers are actually both bitter rivals…Ques explains why he has such high expectations for his boys in the Bay Area this upcoming season, and adds a bold prediction as well.Appreciate all the love & support as always…Catch us at Summer League LV 2021 between Aug 8-17 and don't miss our Summer League Recap Episode as well!Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Players On The Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 26:21


    DeRozan & Westbrook to LAL rumors; how valid they are and if they make sense, would this make the Lakeshow a bonafide super team?Bradley Beal reportedly on the market—-Would you trade your two drafts picks + Wiseman, Poole to get him on the Dubs with Steph & Klay? Or invest in the future with your current squad. Ques breaks down the most logical path for the Warriors path back to contentionWhich Big Three is better: KDubs (2017-19) or Bk Nets (2021-2022 (at least))Thank you all for the continued support! NBA draft will be this Thursday, as the NBA is set to resume normally for the 2021-22 season!Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    NBA Finals Game 5/ Trade Rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 33:08


    After Phoenix dominated games 1,2 at home in these NBA Finals, all signs pointed towards a Suns W last night since they were back again after dropping their last two in Milwaukee….It looked like that was going to be the case, too. Phoenix jumped out to an early 16p lead in the 1st quarter before Milwaukee stormed back in the second quarter to take the lead at halftime…Some crucial mishaps down the stretch on defense & offensive execution has Phoenix now trailing in a series for the first time in these playoffs! We break down what went right for Milwaukee, and wrong for Phoenix + some NBA trade rumors going on regarding Dame Time and Ben Simmons; who's the most likely to get moved, Giannis' all-time ranking as a PF if he closes this out Tuesday back home & more!Appreciate the love and support always! We'll be back for Game 6 breakdown and more fire content Tuesday 7/19.Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Top 5 Under 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 77:50


    Marcus & Ques each list off their Top 5 NBA players under the age of 25… and of course, context as to why we feel these players undeniably dominate the foreseeable future of the league as we continue into the 2020's…Marcus' Top 5: 1. Luka Doncić2. Zion Williamson3. Jayson Tatum 4. Deandre Ayton5. Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderQues' Top 5:1. Luka Doncić2. Jayson Tatum3.  Donovan Mitchell4. Domantas Sabonis5. Brandon IngramWe cannot forget a few other names honorably mentioned as well, i.e Ja Morant, Jaylen Brown, Lonzo Ball, Bam Adebayo & more…Listen to our breakdowns & vote for the better list on our Instagram, Twitter & Facebook Big Buckets pages for a chance to win a free Ben Simmons Philadelphia 76ers jersey!As always thanks for the love/ support…Don't stop getting BUCKETS & we'll be back for a breakdown of Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday 7/14.Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    NBA Finals Game 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 15:07


    Giannis  (41p, 13 reb, 6a, 14/23 FG 13/17 FT) continues to dominate and make history on the NBA's brightest stage, this time his fellow Bucks decided to come along for the ride!Jrue Holiday & Chris Middleton combine for 14/28 FG and 8/17 3P FG as the Bucks dominated the Suns in every facet of tonight's game 3 win 120 -100…Booker's hot streak of efficient scoring came to a halt as he went just 3/14 from the field (24.1%, season low) while DeAndre Ayton found himself in foul trouble virtually from the jump…Game 4 from Milwaukee tips off Wednesday 7/14 at 4:30 PM PST; don't miss out on the post game reactions from yours truly!Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    NBA Finals Game 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 22:35


    Recapping Phoenix's 118-108 win over Milwaukee in Game 2 of the 2021 NBA FinalsDespite a monster performance from the Greek Freak (42p, 12reb, 4a, 3blk, 2s) the Phoenix Sun's prevailed and took further control of this Finals matchup going up 2-0 behind Devin Booker (31p, 5reb, 6a, 7/12 3PM) CP3 (23p, 4reb, 8a, 10/20 FG) and a career night for the young role player Malik Bridges (27p, 7reb, 1s, 8/8 FTM) Milwaukee's supporting cast underperformed offensively, Middleton & Holiday in particular, who combined for just 12/37 from the field tonight — yet the Bucks still had a punchers chance down the stretch before Phoenix pulled away behind Devin Booker's elite 3P shooting.Game 3 will be Sunday 7/11 from Milwaukee, where the Bucks are 4 point favorites (Cesar's Sportsbook)As always thank you for the support/ likes/ shares etc… We'll be back Sunday night for a breakdown of Game 3 as well as a flurry of other intriguing basketball topics!Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    NBA Finals Game 1 + Dubs/Lakers Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 68:30


    We back baby!!! Our first episode with our new cohost Ques who will be a regular on the show every week from now on! We analyze the 2021 NBA Finals, what this means for CP3 & Giannis' legacies respectively if one were to LOSE…Also taking turns breaking down our Lakers/Warriors off season plans for further contention, on top of so much more fire hoop talk to follow.Appreciate the love /support from everyone. Check out Blue Collar Media Group on Twitter and as always stay blessed!Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    “What's Next”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 26:14


    Clippers went from 0-2 fo 2-2 real quick Lakers are down bad without AD, embarrass themselves in Phoenix losing by 30… is Lebron's days of saving his teams seasons officially over?Brooklyn gentlemen sweeps Boston in front of their fans and will now prepare for their semifinals matchup with Milwaukee!NBA fans have been out of control this week. Although we think we know why.  HaAll this & more playoff breakdowns with ya boys Luis & Marcus going up on a Tuesday nightthanks for all the love n support everyone. Big Buckets Premium Pod is approaching soon

    “This Is Why We Play”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 12:03


    playoff basketball is back baby. breaking down all of Sunday 5/23’s matchups (4) Lbj didn’t get suspended although he broke health & safety protocols (shocker) predictions for tonight’s games (MIA@MIL) (POR@DEN) appreciate all the love/ support from everyone! big things coming for big buckets baby!have a great week everyone!!! Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Best Play-In Game, Ever?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 13:37


    Warriors @ Lakers for the Western Conference's 7th seed lived up to the hype, and we're dubbing it the GREATEST Play-In game in NBA history...Breakdown on tonight's play-in matchup between the Pacers and the Wizards1st round playoff matchup winners and losersS/O Wes Matthews for costing my parlay ticket on the last 3p attempt!Love y'all thanks for the continued support!!! Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    East Play-In Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 13:10


    its PLAYOFF BASKETBALL time again, already!CHA (9) v IND (10) 3:30 PST WAS (8) v BOS (7) 6:00 PST both games will be on ESPN.I break down both my picks for today's playoff action and also chop it up about a few other NBA related topics on today's first FREEMIUM episode!We'll be back tomorrow morning with a breakdown of the Western Conference play-in tournament, picks, more jersey giveaway information as well!Catch me on the Shooters Shoot Podcast tonight as well at 5:00  PM PST breaking down more playoff/ play-in matchups with my boy Kenny and his crew.Love y'all thanks for the support!!! Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    A Moment of Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 17:07


    RIP to the horrific 2020-2021 NBA regular season that was ravaged by injuries! Most our favorite players are now rejuvenated and read to get in playoff form for the quest of a title...the NBA play-in tournament matchups are officially setRecapping the NBA season as we jump into the Play-In tournament starting Tues 5/18 at 7:30 EST. on ESPNSteph Curry's MVP campaign is a bit more real than we may have thought...Lakers v Warriors matchup breakdownDame came through again in the clutchKyrie, LeBron make history KOBE, KD, KG ENSHRINED IN THE HOF 4L!*next episode will be a FREEMIUM* preview of our subscriber podcast show! Love y'all thanks for supporting.  Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Wii Back Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 26:29


    NBA TOPSHOT breakdownMVP FavoritesPlay-In Tourney for 7-10 seedsInjuries suck & so much more! special announcement at 23:00!(:Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Contenders or Pretenders?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 26:11


    Utah has been the hottest team in the league thus far sitting at #1 in the NBA with a record of 23-5 led by Donovan Mitchell & 6MOTY candidate Jordan Clarkson. Of course no one predicted this before the season began and because of that the Jazz have been the butt of many jokes and comparisons to the 2015 Atlanta Hawks team that won 60 games with a similar play style, but fell short to the Cleveland Cavaliers, getting swept in the conference finals!I dive a bit deeper into the stats to see if the comparisons are valid, or perhaps warranted. Washington has been awful defensively but has played with the leagues best pace behind my favorite backcourt duo of Bradley Beal (33.1 PPG) and Russell Westbrook (19, 9 & 9) why I still believe Wiz fans should remain hopeful of not only making, but competing in the post season!Drummon/Griffin both on the trading block and soon to be buyout marketGiannis hitting a speed bump in Milwaukee as of lateCOVID slowly creeping up on the league once more as we prepare for the All-Star festivities for one night only in ATLWhy I don't believe Brooklyn is a lock out of the east come post seasonn& my final ALL STAR predictions!Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Hey Now, You're an All-Star!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 29:00


    League updates as of 1/30/2021; Conference standing breakdowns, primetime games for SAT 1/30/2021 (LAL @ BOS)League leaders in PPG, APG & RPG---to date. MY all star selections IF the 2021 All-Star game were to be held in Atlanta as rumored around the league!this could be Marcus' last appearance on the show until March, Baby on da way!!!Love y'all.Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Harden Headed to Brooklyn!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 9:33


    James Harden has FINALLY been traded to the Brooklyn Nets apart of a 4-team blockbuster trade with Indiana, Cleveland, Brooklyn and of course, Houston. Marcus breaks down the full trade details// compares this BIG 3 to the likes of the 2017 Warriors, what this means for Brooklyn in their near future, as well as James Harden!As always check us on Instagram, Twitter and Ebay for your trading card needs!@BigBucketsCo (IG) @BigBucketsBreaks (IG) @BigBucketsBaby (Twitter)Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Looks Around the League

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 26:09


    Yooo welcome back everyone! Welcome to 2021 Season 4 of the Big Buckets PodcastMarcus reviews standings as of 1/12/21, MVP race, upcoming hames you should circle on your calendar & more accompanied by Playboi Carti's voice in the background. S/O everyone who has interacted with our Big Buckets Breaks page as well; already 23 orders shipped out in less than a month!Stay blessed yall// both Marcus and Luis should be back on the mics by the end of this week for more fire content..Check out all my partners content on Blue Collar Media Group as well; NBA, NFL, MLB, Gambling and more. We got it all and were only growing bigger and bigger!As I'm gearing up for the birth of my daughter y'all may see me pull a Kyrie and go AWOL, just know I'll be back soon enough, I appreciate all the streams, support, orders, etc. LOVE!Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Monthly Marcus: Decemburrr

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 39:57


    We (I'm) bacc for episode 2 of the MM podcast!!! (Monthly Marcus/ Marcus Monthly; its interchangeable bruh) Naming the number one album of the year although it was released under 48hrs prior to this recording.....Unfortunately due to an outbreak of COVID-19 on the east side of Las Vegas the special guest homies were unable to be here tonight.SpiderMan 3 rumors, theories and confirmed details >>>Why Star Wars fans will be eating GOOD the next 10 years + Mandalorian season 2 finale predictions. HBO's streaming service (HBO MAX) is now home to newly released movies starting with WW84 which premiers on Christmas! Why Warner Bros has decided to make this substantial move & they are receiving backlash for itIt's the end of 2020 so its only right I give y'all my top 5 albums released this yearNBA Fantasy season is finally back, and I breakdown my 9-4 record at the halfway point of my NFL fantasy squadMy thoughts on the COVID-19 vaccine which is beginning to be made available at the time of this recording, and approved/ recommended by FDA/CDC...HmmSony has made how much money since the PS5 was released last month??? all this & a bit more on this brief episode to send out this long ass year!Love y'all thanks 4 the support and streams

    2020-2021 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 30:25


    Westbrook is headed EAST to the Wizards in a swap for John Wall!Why the Wizards now have the best backcourt in the NBAWay to early NBA Standing predictions, NBA Fantasy sleeper picks & morePre season basketball tips off this FRIDAY, December 11th!Love y'all, be safe. So much more coming soon. Check out my boys in the Blue Collar Media Group! Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Free Agency Day 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 30:41


    S/O to Blue Collar Media Group & the Shooters Shoot Podcast for having me on to review the NBA Draft live with them! It was an amazing time and received awesome feedback and spotlight which was well deserved!!We will be collaborating with more podcasters and writers as we transition into the 2020-21 NBA season!-Marcus reviews the best/ worst deals so far as reported by Shams and Woj via Twitter.-Notable transactions around the league (LA, GS, MIL, PHX)-Conspiracy theories as to why a MIL sign & trade with Bogdan fell apart (Apparently Bogi never agreed to a sign and trade with MIL, interested in LAL, ATL) -Predicting the top 3 Draft pick's potential futures with their teams -John Wall, Russell Westbrook & James Harden all want out??? Who is more likely to get traded first & last - and to where!-Don't sleep on the Pelinka and the defending champions! They are out here making MOVES.++++ so much more ~*P.S check out Monthly Marcus podcast's premiere episode now available everywhere!!!*Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Trade Szn Day 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 32:19


    *featuring two special guests from the Monthly Marcus podcast premiere episode*CP3 is a Phoenix Sun!!! Schröder is a Laker!LIVE reactions of the Jrue Holiday to MIL trade, Covington to POR & more speculation on day one of the Woj/Shams bombs on Twitter. What the Lakers can/cannot do & should/shouldn’t do this off season...Harden turned down a FIFTY (50M) MILLION DOLLARS per year extension from the Houston Rockets & is rumored to be pushing for a trade to Brooklyn to pair with KD & Kyrie!What we think about all of the above & more as trades for the 2020-21 season can officially begin.Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Trade Logic 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 20:15


    Westbrook wants out of H-Town?? Who what when where why and how a deal could be done to move to former MVPDemar to LA?... Lakers waisting no time in this historically short offseason to get betterPre-NBA draft predictionsCP3, Booker enough to compete in the West with the Warriors coming back next season?& SO much more crammed into this 20min Saturday special.p.s I appreiciate everyone who has subscribed and played Marcus Monthly's premiere episode , "Novemburrr"!!! Stay tuned for more updates on Instagram. Love y'all Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

    Season 4 Premiere

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 19:28


    Marcus starts off season 4 discussing the top 10 picks in the NBA Draft slated to take place on November 18th, 2020.Lots of new hires in the NBA's coaching circles, former players, assistants promoted, etc.No official word on when the 2020-21 season will start, although there is much speculation it will be around MLK day (end January) and Woj confirmed there will be a 72 game season! Breaking down potential suitors for 2020's top 5 free agents this offseason - rumored to officially begin on December 1st.Support the show (https://www.bigbucketspod.com)

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