Drawing It Up

How did guys like Luka Docic, Zion Williamson, and Ja Morant get so good, so fast? In this episode I dive into how and why teams are putting young players in positions to succeed at an unprecedented rate.

Following our last pod, today we wrap up our discussion of the 2020 NBA offseason. Keeping in mind what teams have a clear direction and which ones are making moves towards the middle, how does your team fare going into the 2020-21 NBA season?

Welcome Back! We're going into all the craziness of the NBA offseason and what moves will define the NBA season. Check into part 1 to hear about the Rockets (1:00) and the James Harden Fiasco (4:54), the Milwaukee Bucks going into Panic Mode (15:50), the championship Lakers only getting better (22:29), and the Clippers next door avoiding the apocalypse (27:50).

What's in store for this year's draft? Whether you're a fan of a team with a top pick, or just interested in the exciting players about to begin their nba careers, this episode will give you insight into how teams are approaching this year's unusual draft. 

The Future is ours for the taking, but how do we take it? In this episode I take a look at the Memphis Grizzlies situation and the timeline for the Grizzlies to maximize their success and build upon the promising young core of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and company. 

Daryl Morey and Mike D'Antoni have left the rockets, but what did they leave behind? In this episode I look at the Rockets current situation and how they can move forward, and plan for the future.

The Spurs have missed the playoffs for the first time in 22 years, so where do they from here? In this episode I'll take a look into the major questions RC Buford, Gregg Poppovich, and the Spurs front office need to address and how they can kickstart another championship run.

Taking a look at the Dallas Mavericks and the moves that can could potentially be a basis for the next NBA dynasty.

In the Lakers Free Agency Edition I will be working from the perspective of Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office and ask how can you make a championship team even better.

We're finally here, the NBA Finals, but how did we get here? In this episode I dive into the paths of the Miami Heat (1:35) and the Los Angeles Lakers (18:17) and go through their process and how they built their rosters, and what lessons teams can takeaway from their approach. Finally, I'll give my own take on who'll come out on top and some x-factors fans should keep an eye out for (28:30).

Who gets the Larry O'Brien trophy often depends on who was the most superstar power, but how does a team actually get these guys? In this episode, I dive into the common factors that draw a superstar to a certain team, and how teams can put themselves in position to become title contenders with a single signing.

Guest host Michael Castello helps us walk through the x's and o's of why the Houston Rockets banished the center position from their team, and how it functions on the court.