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The Starting 5 returns with such a hilarious episode. They start the show by going over some Over/Under Reactions. They also give their opinions about if the MVP race is now only between Embiid, Giannis and Jokic. They discuss if they think the Lakers will miss the Play-In Tournament, they give some predictions for the Warriors, and they go over which teams are the teams to beat in each conference. Throughout the episode are hilarious jokes and such entertaining content so be sure to check it out. This is a great one you do not want to miss!

The Starting 5 deliver a great episode that starts off with Patrick being instantaneously kicked from the zoom meeting, and they have no idea why. He comes back and then the guys give us a great episode. They begin the show by going over each of the trades that happened before the deadline, and they all give their opinions on them. Next, they name their mid-season award winners, and each guy comes with their top-5 MVP ladder. To wrap up the show, the guys rant about Steve Kerr's flaws and the Warriors' recent struggles. This is a great episode so don't miss it!

The Starting 5 is back with an awesome episode. They start the show with some great Over/Under Reactions, and they all give their opinions on those. They cover Jonathan Kuminga playing at a high level and the Warriors recent games. They also go over the All-Star game starters (Shoutout Andrew Wiggins!!) and they give their opinions on those. This show features great content and some hilarious side-tracked moments, including Zach wanting an expansion team in Alaska? Listen to this episode to hear some super entertaining conversation between the Starting 5 about all the above topics and so much more!

The Starting 5 is back with another great episode, and this one is special because this one marks 1 year since the FIRST EVER Grab Don't Slap episode was uploaded! The guys have a great show to give, and they waste no time jumping into it. They start the show off with some controversial Over/Under Reactions. They then cover the current state of the Warriors, including their recent struggles, injuries, Jonathan Kuminga stepping up, and oh yeah, Klay Thompson coming back! Josh gives a brief story of what it was like to see Klay back for the first time in over two seasons in person! The guys go over a possible Duke reunion in New York, and the recent injuries taking place in the league, including Draymond (AKA The Dancing Bear), Dame, KD, and more. They cover the Lakers (and specifically Russell Westbrook's) struggles, and they go over Kyrie joining the Nets again, and if him being a part-time player is beneficial for the team. The wrap the show up by talking about possible expansion teams, and this episode is just hilarious from start to finish. Be sure to tune in to this episode, and happy 1st birthday to Grab Don't Slap!

Zach, Jason, Patrick & Josh give a very entertaining episode in this one. They start off with a hilarious Question of the Day which sparks a rant from one of the guys about two specific professional athletes. They move on to Over/Under Reactions and they throw a few statements out to talk about. They then discuss Steph passing 3,000 three-pointers made, and where the Warriors stand right now. Next, the guys discuss all of the players being put into the COVID protocols, and how there are many old players making a comeback to the NBA, and boy does that start an absolutely hilarious conversation that you need to hear They wrap up the show talking about Kyrie finally returning to the Nets, and if his part-time play hurts them or benefits them. This is such a funny episode, so be sure to tune in to hear some awesome content about the above topics, and way way more.

Zach, Jason, Josh, Patrick & Vince deliver a great episode in this one. They kick off the show talking about when they believe Steph Curry will break Ray Allen's 3-point record. They also give their takes about the Durant vs Curry MVP race as of right now. Next, they discuss the Damian Lillard trade rumors that have been circling, and if they believe it would be a good idea for Dame and Ben Simmons to team up. They give their opinions on if they had the ability to turn three franchises around, which ones they would like to see succeed. They cover the Lakers continuing to struggle and if Anthony Davis is the problem in LA, what the Spurs need to do in order to get back to the top, and so much more! This was an awesome & very entertaining episode, so be sure to tune in!

The guys keep this episode short and sweet. They run a four man lineup, consisting of Zach, Patrick, Royce & Vince. They kick off the episode covering the Warriors recent road trip. Next, they discuss Luke Walton being fired from the Kings, and we get a reaction from a Kings fan in Vince. The guys then cover the LeBron/Stewart fight, and they give their opinions on the suspensions. After that, they discuss if they believe Steph is on pace to win his third MVP. That sparks a great conversation. To wrap up the show, they cover the teams to beat this season, if the Warriors and Suns are the best two teams in the league, and who the biggest threats are going to be to them.

With Royce unable to hop on this episode, the guys invite Vince back to fill in for him. The start the show off with more Over/Under Reactions, and each guy gives their opinion on the takes that are mentioned. They talk about the Warriors jumping off to a hot start, and if they believe the Dubs are the best team in the NBA as of right now. Then, they quickly discuss Dame trying to get Draymond over to Portland. After that, they go over some teams that are playing really well, like the Bulls & Heat, and they go over teams like the Celtics and Bucks who aren't living up to expectations. They also talk about the Marcus Smart comments, and if they believe he should have kept those comments private. The guys cover the Lakers shaky start to the season, and to wrap up the show, they go over each teams new City Edition jersey. They go over the best of them, the ones in the middle of the pack, and the worst of them. This is a great episode, so be sure to check it out!

The Starting 5 deliver a great episode discussing what went down during the first week of the season. They kick off the show by adding a new segment to the show's lineup, called Overreaction or Underreaction. A few guys come with some takes and statements that you can pull from the first week of the season, and everybody decides if that take is an overreaction or an underreaction. This segment sparks up some great conversation, and this definitely won't be the last time you see this on the show. They then transition into what seems like an every-episode occurrence on the show, the Ben Simmons drama. They discuss what they think will happen with Simmons and Daryl Morey going forward. But you won't be hearing about Simmons too much anymore from the Starting 5... you'll understand why if you tune into this episode. After that, they discuss realistic expectations from the Warriors this season. They then go over players who were snubbed off the Top 75 list, and they talk about players who could be taken off. They go over the Lakers' early season struggles, and they wrap up the show by asking each other "Is the Eastern Conference finally starting to surpass the Western Conference?" This show is filled with great and entertaining conversation, so be sure to check it out!

The NBA is finally back, and before the season starts, the guys knew they had to come out with one final offseason show, and they delivered one BANGER of an episode! The Starting 5 invite their good friend Vince Struckman to join the show for his second time (he was previously on Episode 14), and the six of them spark up some amazing NBA discussion! They kick off the show by going over Kyrie's current situation, if he will play half of the games for the Nets, and what this means for that team. Next, they discuss how Ben Simmons is potentially staying in Philadelphia now. After that, they briefly talk about the closed contract extension talks between Deandre Ayton and the Suns. They then each give their opinions on how they feel the Warriors will do this season. They give their win-total predictions, and list certain players to look out for. Once they are all done talking about those topics, the guys have some VERY entertaining discussion, regarding predictions for the season. Each of the guys list their top 5 teams heading into the season, their title favorites, and they each give their prediction for every major regular season award. This episode is such a great one, with hilarious, controversial, and entertaining discussion given to us by the Grab Don't Slap crew. Be sure to check out this episode to hear some top-tier NBA discussion! And with all that being said... THE NBA IS BACK!

With the first few preseason games taking place, that means that the NBA IS BACK! The guys kick off the episode discussing Andrew Wiggins' vaccine situation, and the news around Kyrie and his vaccine situation. They then discuss more of the Ben Simmons drama, as we inch closer to a potential trade. After that, they give their opinions on the Suns not deciding to give Deandre Ayton a max extension just yet, and the Nuggets giving Michael Porter Jr. his $200 million extension. They also talk about Ja Morant's top 5 point guard list, the Rockets young core, Kanye recruiting 5-star recruits to his new high school, and the Warriors first preseason game plus their expectations for the season. The guys unload lots of great conversation in this episode, so be sure to tune in!

The Starting 5 is back with another great and hilarious episode. They kick off the show by discussing Andrew Wiggins not wanting his vaccine and what this ultimately means for the Warriors. They discuss the Warriors filling their final roster spot with Avery Bradley. Next, they talk more about the Ben Simmons drama and where they feel he is going to be traded to. They go over the rumors surrounding KAT wanting out of Minnesota, and the Magic considering offering J. Cole a contract. The wrap the show up by giving their opinions on ESPN's Top 100 list, and more specifically, how they feel about the top 5.

Zach, Patrick, Josh, & Jason run a 4 man squad in this show, and they produce another great episode. They begin the episode by discussing Mike James comments implying that Kyrie is more skilled than Steph. That helps them transition into conversation about two lists: one consisting of the four most skilled scorers ever, and the four most influential players ever. Each guy gives their take on those. Next, they go over all of the Ben Simmons rumors, and where they think he will end up. They talk about the Nets and Lakers both stacking up their squads, and they wrap up the show by discussing Shannon Sharpe's comments about LeBron inventing the deep 3. This is a great episode with lots of top-tier NBA discussion about the topics listed and even more, so be sure to check it out!

The Starting 5 deliver another great episode, and they waste no time getting into it. They kick off the show by congratulating the Kings on winning the Summer League championship, and they each list some standout players they saw in that tournament, and who they're excited to watch in the pros. That leads them to discuss how they are beginning to feel about the Warriors drafting Jonathan Kuminga & Moses Moody after watching them play in the Summer League. Next, they discuss the Draymond Green & Kevin Durant interview that came out Wednesday morning, and how they feel about the former teammates both agreeing that Durant's departure had lots to do with Bob Meyer's and Steve Kerr's poor handling of certain situations. After that, the guys wonder what it would be like if 2k had a 99 club just like Madden, so each of them come prepared with their list of players that they believe would make the 99 club for 2k22. They also give their opinions on 2k's top 10 players ratings that recently came out. The guys wrap up the show by giving their opinions on Basketball Reference's Hall of Fame probability chart. This topic strikes some VERY entertaining conversation, and you don't want to miss it! For top-tier NBA discussion about the above topics and even more, check out episode 25!

After a three week break, the Starting 5 is BACK and they pick up right where they left off. They waste no time jumping into the show by congratulating the Milwuakee Bucks on winning the NBA Finals, and also giving Royce his credit because he was the only member of the lineup to choose the Bucks over the Suns. Next, the guys unpack their thoughts on the draft, and who the biggest winners & losers were from that night. They briefly discuss Team USA and if they believe they will take home the gold. After that, they discuss what the Russell Westbrook trade means for the Lakers, and if the Lakers should be considered favorites to come out of the west next season. To wrap up the show, the guys go over all the free agent signings that took place over the past few days, what teams so far are the biggest winners & losers from free agency, and what the Warriors need to do to get themselves back in title contention. It's been a while, but the guys do what they do best, and they deliver one BANGER of an episode.

The Suns lead the Bucks 2-1 in the NBA Finals, and the Starting 5 is here to talk about it. They give more series predictions, and loads of discussion revolving around the Finals. Next, they go over the two straight losses that Team USA took to Nigeria & Australia, and they discuss the idea that some Team USA players are thinking about teaming up next season. That leads them to go over some recent trade rumors, like Dame to the Bay, Zion to LA, and more. Tune in to this episode to hear the guys go over all of this recent NBA news, and so much more.

With the NBA Finals matchup set and just around the corner, the guys give a full NBA FINALS PREVIEW! They each come to the show with their prediction of what team will hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy, who will take home the Finals MVP award, and they each throw out one hot take that they believe can happen in this series. They cover topics like how Giannis' injury will impact the series, where CP3 will be ranked among all-time point guards after this series concludes, if this is Giannis and the Bucks closest and last chance they'll get to win a title, and so much more. Listen in to episode 22 to hear loads of NBA Finals discussion as we await the series that we've all been waiting for. The NBA Finals are here!

With Josh unable to attend the show, the rest of the guys run a four man squad for episode 21. This episode kicks off with a debate about Patrick Beverley, and if he was right to mock CP3. They move on to give their opinions on the Western Conference Finals, and if the Clippers can complete the 3-1 comeback. Next, they talk about the Eastern Conference Finals, and with Trae Young and Giannis injured, they discuss who they believe will take the series. They transition into a conversation about Damian Lillard potentially leaving Portland, and other players around the league that need to find new places to play. They give their opinions on if they would like to see a Kyrie-Russ swap, and if that would make Brooklyn better. The guys wrap up the show with ideas on what the Warriors should do with their draft picks heading into the offseason. Check out this episode to hear about all of the topics listed above, and even more!

There has been a LOT of action in the NBA recently, and the starting 5 are here to cover it. They kick the show off discussing the draft lottery results, and what the Warriors should do with picks 7 & 14. They then cover the conference-semifinals, and discuss the two crazy game sevens that took place during that round. That brings them to the big question that all NBA fans are asking themselves right now: Is Kevin Durant the best player in the world? They give their answers and reasonings, and move on to a conversation revolving around Ben Simmons and the 76ers. The guys give their takes on what the 76ers should do for next season, and what Ben Simmons needs to do for next season. Next, they all give their predictions on who they believe will make the NBA Finals, and there is a bit of a live reaction to a portion of the ending of game 2 of the Suns-Clippers game, because it was being played during the recording of this episode. To wrap up the show, the guys give their opinions on what the Jazz need to do for next season to help out Donovan Mitchell, and if it's time to part ways with Rudy Gobert. Tune in to this episode to hear top-tier discussion from the Starting 5 about the topics listed above (and more), to hear them crack jokes with each other, and them just having a fun time discussing the NBA.

The guys run a four man lineup for this episode, with Patrick unable to attend the show. This episode consists of loads of NBA playoff discussion. The guys begin the show by showing their opinions about Nikola Jokic's ejection in game 4 of the Nuggets-Suns series. They then discuss if they believe Phoenix is currently the best team in the NBA. Next, the guys debate if they believe that the Bucks can surpass the injury-riddled Nets team and advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. They then transition into discussion about the most entertaining series so far, the Jazz vs Clippers. The guys each give their opinions on who they think will end up winning the series, and if it will go to six or seven games. Lastly, the guys talk about the 76ers-Hawks series, and who they believe will end up taking that one.

This episode starts out with the guys covering Damian Lillard's historic performance in the first round, and what Dame and Portland should do this offseason. They then transition over into the Lakers first round exit, and if this loss tarnishes or effects LeBron's legacy. After that, the guys go through each second round series, and discuss what is going to happen, who will win, and in how many games. Tune in to this episode to hear all about Dame's next chapter, LeBron's legacy, second round predictions, and so much more!

With Josh unable to attend the show, the guys run a four man lineup in a great episode. It starts out with conversations about the Miami Heat and what moves they need to make this offseason to climb back into contention. Next, the guys talk about the Clippers up & down start to the playoffs, and if they have what it takes to even get past Luka Dončić and the Mavericks. The guys then go series by series and give their predictions to how each first round matchup is going to end. After that, they transition into talking about the recent fan incidents in NBA arenas, and they discuss what repercussions need to take place towards those fans. The show wraps up with the guys giving their most surprising & disappointing players so far in the playoffs, and giving their thoughts on what the Warriors need to do this offseason to get back into title contention.

With the regular season and Play-In tournament wrapping up, the guys each give their predictions on the NBA awards for this season. After they discuss that. the show begins to get very intense. Zach goes on a rant about his feelings towards LeBron James and how he cannot respect him after watching him in the Play-In game. Jason & the other guys go back and forth with Zach for a while until it was time to move on to the next topic. Next, they talk about the Wizards actually making the playoffs, and they each give their predictions for each first-round matchup. The show wraps up with the guys discussing how they feel about the Warriors Play-In tournament performance, what they should do moving forward, and how confident they are in that team for next season.

With 2 players out due to load management, the guys run a 3 man squad tonight. Zach, Patrick, and Jason take the court by starting the episode off talking about the Play-In tournament. They each give their predictions on how the games will go, and who will end up the eventual 7 and 8 seeds. They next discuss if they believe the Clippers tanked to avoid the Lakers in the playoffs, and if they think that was a good or bad decision. They wrap the show up by talking about Steph Curry's historic season, and where he lands on their MVP rankings

The guys welcome their second ever sixth man on the show, Vince Struckman! Vince is always supporting the podcast and he actively drops his hot takes in our live streams, so we knew he would be a great guest to have on the show. He surely did not disappoint. The episode begins with the guys briefly discussing the Warriors signing Juan Toscano-Anderson and Jordan Bell and then they move on to bigger topics. Since Vince is a fan of the Sacramento Kings, the guys dedicated a segment to talking about the Kings' needs, and what they need to do for the future. They then transition into discussing the Lakers and giving their opinions on how far they can make it in the playoffs. After that, they cover the Nets losing streak and recent injuries in the NBA (Zion, Jaylen Brown, etc). The episode wraps up with an intense debate between Vince and Jason regarding Scott Brooks' comments about Russell Westbrook going down as a top 2 point guard of all time. This is definitely an entertaining and fun listen, so be sure to tune in to this episode!

This episode begins with the guys discussing the Warriors recent up & down stretch, they position they're in, and they discuss how far they believe the Dubs can make it in the playoffs. Next, they go over LeBron's comments on the Play-In tournament, and the guys give their opinions on if the Play-In is a good idea for the NBA. They then transition into a conversation about the crazy Bucks/Nets game where Giannis and KD both dropped a 40 piece, and they discuss if we will see a rematch of that game for the playoffs, and what the results will be. That brings them to their final topic, which is recent standout players. They discuss Russell Westbrook's insane 14/24/21 statline, Jayson Tatum's 60 bomb, LaMelo Ball's return, and so much more.

In this episode, the guys welcome their first guest to the show, Nick Bryant. Nick is a basketball fanatic who has been a friend of the Starting 5 (and cousin of Josh's) for a while now, and he's been a huge support of the podcast. The show begins with Zach reading off a few hot takes submitted by fans via Instagram in days prior. The guys list if they agree or disagree with each take, and they give their reasonings. They then shift the conversation over to talk about a team that nobody expected to play like they have all season: the New York Knicks. The Knicks have been rollin' recently, and they are currently holding on to a nine game win streak. The guys discuss if they believe the Knicks have a legitimate shot to win the title this year and why. Next, they briefly cover the Wizards who have also been on a win streak, and they discuss if they believe the Wizards can squeak into the playoffs. Once that conversation concludes, each guy came prepared with a list of their top 5 current duos in the NBA (assuming everybody is fully healthy). The conversation begins to get controversial, with each guy spewing out their different opinions. They end the show by discussing KD's list of his favorite teammates that he's played with, and the guys throw in some fantasy basketball banter to wrap it up. Major shoutout to Nick Bryant for being the first 6th Man on the show, and for anybody that would want to guest star on this podcast, DM the Grab Don't Slap Instagram or TikTok page to let the guys know. Listen in on this episode for top tier NBA discussion on topics mentioned above, and much more!

Steph Curry has been playing at an unreal level in his past 11 contests, and the guys love it. They start the show off by talking about Steph's recent performances and how far up the MVP ladder they believe he's gotten. That leads them into their next topic, which is the MVP race itself. They give their opinions on who has fallen and who has risen in their rankings, and which guy they believe deserves the MVP award as of right now. They next get into the tight playoff races in both conferences. The guys, as well as some viewers in the live, drop their hot takes on how they think the playoff standings will look, and how the playoffs will go. They wrap up the show by discussing Lamarcus Aldridge's retirement and the recent injury bug that has hit the NBA. The guys livestreamed this episode, so viewers dropped their questions and takes which are scattered throughout the show. One viewer may or may not have called out Jason in a 1v1... so tune in to this hilarious and entertaining episode to hear all about that, listen to the guys discuss many NBA topics, and much more!

In this complete banger of an episode, the guys do the show live on Instagram, which allows fans to ask questions and engage in the episode while the guys give their opinions and discuss certain topics. They start the show by briefly covering the NCAA championship game, and then they move on to the topic of the Warriors' woes, James Wiseman's injury, and LeBron recruiting Steph to LA. Next, they give their thoughts on recent Lakers-Nets game, and if we could see a rematch of that game for the NBA Finals. They then discuss how they feel about players sitting out games for rest, and they wrap up the episode by cracking down on their list of the best ball handlers of all time. Viewers of the livestream dropped their questions & takes throughout the show, so listen to this fire episode to hear the guys' takes on many more topics and questions!

The guys have loads of NBA news to unpack in this episode and they waste no time getting into it. They begin the show by discussing who the winners & losers of the trade deadline are, and they give their opinions on the players who have recently been bought out and have signed to new teams. Next, after watching Russell Westbrook put up an insane 35 point, 21 assist, & 14 rebound statline, they discuss if they agree with the narrative of Russ having "empty & meaningless stats". To finish off the episode, they give their opinions on how the Warriors should ride out the rest of the season. The discuss if they believe they should try to win games or tank, and what Steve Kerr's future in Golden State should look like. Tune in to listen to the guys give their opinions on the listed topics and much more.

To start the episode, the guys discuss some of the recent injuries around the league right now, including Steph Curry & LeBron James, and how those teams will be affected. After that, they have a long and entertaining discussion about the superstars in today's NBA. Everyone interprets the word "superstar" differently, and everybody may not agree with each other on who is one and who isn't, so the guys give their definitions of what defines a superstar, and they give their lists of the current ones in the league today.

During the Warriors' blowout loss against the Clippers, Steph Curry showed his frustration with the team by yelling at the bench midway through the game. The guys explain why Steph's frustration is valid, and what the Dubs need to do to grab a playoff spot in the Western Conference. They also go over how Joel Embiid's leg injury will impact the 76ers and if it could impact his MVP case, and also Kevin Porter Jr.'s promising first two games with the Rockets. Then, the guys discuss the Nets signing Blake Griffin, and if they believe that Brooklyn is the title favorite for this year's NBA Championship. Lastly, they wrap up the show by each giving their predictions for this year's trade deadline, including what guys they think will get moved and where they'll end up.

The guys do not let their technical issues get in the way of a great podcast episode. They start the episode off discussing the All Star Game lineups, and the participants for each contest. Each guy gives their predictions on who they think will win each contest, and they give their thoughts on Team LeBron & Team Durant. Next, the Wizards have made a surprising turnaround midway through the season, and the guys discuss what they think about it, and if they believe the Wizards have what it takes to make a playoff push. To finish the episode, each guy shares their individual halfway-through-the-season MVP ladder, revealing their top 10 for the award, and giving their thoughts on each others lists.

After a controversial ending to the Warriors vs Hornets game last night, the guys give their opinions on the NBA refs and if they should be punished for deciding games with bad calls. They also go over if they agree with this year's All-Star game starters, and they break down the latest version of the NBA's MVP ladder. Lastly, they discuss where they would like to see DeMarcus Cousins end up after parting ways with the Rockets.

The guys briefly discuss the Warriors' overall team performance during their recent 4 game road trip. They also talk about the hottest team in the NBA right now, the Utah Jazz, and if they believe the Jazz are serious title contenders. They discuss if they think the Miami Heat can turn their struggling season around with Jimmy Butler back & healthy, and they give their thoughts on the NBA holding an All-Star game this season. Lastly, they cover different trade buzz circling around the league, and they discuss the NBA's latest ranking for the MVP ladder.

The guys discuss the state of the Warriors & if any adjustments need to be made, and they go over a few disappointing players & teams so far this season. They also cover some of their early picks for the 2021 All-Star game.

The guys cover many topics that have transpired in the past week. They go over the Warriors' up & down start to the season, and the trade rumors surrounding Kelly Oubre. They also discuss how good they think the Nets team will really end up, along with Colin Sexton's superstar-caliber performance to take them down, and if he will lead Cleveland to the playoffs. Tune in for our early picks for MVP, and much much more.

The guys cover the blockbuster trade involving James Harden to the Nets, and they also go over their top surprise teams & players so far this season, whether their expectations were exceeded or let down.