Last Guys Off The Bench

The all-star teams are revealed and the guys discuss their reactions and answer who was snubbed on both the Eastern and Western Conferences. Then, the fellas breakdown if the Jazz can make the Finals, can the Wizards make the playoffs, and should Coach Budenholzer get fired? This episode was recorded on Tuesday, February 23. For more content, check out our website: lastguysoffthebench.com

Darcy Frailey, Juan Aranda, and Josh King dive deep into some possible buyers and sellers ahead of the NBA's March 25th trade deadline (yeah, we know that's still a month and a half away). The guys discuss the Nets' options on the open market, the Celtics' pathway to the finals, how to fix the Mavs, and much more! This episode was recorded on Tuesday, February 9th.

On this episode, Juan and Darcy dive into the Eastern Conference and discuss whether or not the Nets can make the Finals, if the Heat are in danger of missing the playoffs, if the Bucks are underrated, and are the Sixers officially championship or bust? The guys also discuss who their MVP is thus far. This episode was recorded on Friday, February 5.

Darcy Frailey, Juan Aranda, and Josh King discuss the new-look San Antonio Spurs, plead for Nick Nurse to improve the Toronto Raptors, and more. Then, the guys are joined by special guest Donnie Shupp for a special segment on the infamous Grant Line. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, January 20th.

On this episode, the guys react to the long-awaited and seemingly-inevitable trade that took James Harden out of Houston. They break down what this trade means for the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, and Indiana Pacers, and they begrudgingly spend some time discussing the Cleveland Cavaliers as well. This episode was recorded on Thursday, January 14th. For more content, check out our website: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, the guys talk about some of the most overachieving and underperforming teams across the league, wading through to make their picks on which teams are for real and which are not. More importantly, the Jerami Grant & Matthew Dellavedova "lines" are introduced. This episode was recorded on Friday, January 8. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, the guys welcome a special guest: Lionel the Rockets fan! The fellas breakdown their impressions of the Spurs, 76ers, and Rockets before jumping into the The guys also make some picks for the Thursday and Friday nationally televised games. This episode was recorded on Monday, January 4. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

We're back! On this episode, the guys discuss the upcoming NBA season, making loose playoff and final predictions. The guys also dive into some of Josh's future bets and the Wall for Westbrook trade. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, December 23. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, the guys recap the NBA Finals and the Lakers victory. Then, the guys discuss all of the coaching changes across the NBA. This episode was recorded on Friday, October 30. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, the guys discuss the NBA Finals -- Lakers vs. Heat -- and whether Miami can overcome their injuries to stop LeBron. The guys also discuss the 76ers hiring of Doc Rivers and whether the team is better off. The episode was recorded on Saturday, October 3. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode of the pod, the guys ask how many wing defenders do you need to "stop" LeBron? The guys also break down the Conference Finals and discuss their predictions for the remainder of the series for both the Western and Eastern Conference. This episode was recorded on Friday, September 25. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, the guys recap the second round of the NBA Playoffs and make their predictions of which teams will represent their respective conference in the NBA Finals. Spoiler alert: it will not be the LA Clippers. This episode was recorded on Friday, September 18. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, the fellas discuss the first round of the NBA playoffs in the bubble and predictions for the second round. This episode was recorded on Friday, August 28. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, Juan and Darcy are joined by the founding member of the Last Guys off the Bench podcast, Josh King! The guys discuss NBA playoffs in the bubble, specifically the Sixers getting bounced in the first round and what's next, as well as Luka LEGEND! We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, Juan and Darcy discuss the NBA returning to action in the Orlando Bubble! We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

On this episode, Juan and Darcy discuss the announcement of the NBA return! This episode was recorded on Sunday, June 7. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, Juan and Darcy are joined by two Duke Fanatics, Donnie and Colin. The four of them hit the rewind button and take a look back at Butler's improbable run to the National Championship game and discuss just how close they were to winning it all in 2010! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode of Last Guys off the Bench, Darcy and Juan are joined by Donnie and AJ. The guys talk about the Fast & Furious movie series and compare popular characters from the films to NBA players. This episode was recorded on Friday, May 15. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, Juan and Darcy prep for the last two episodes of the Last Dance by hitting the rewind button! The guys take a look back at the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals match-up between Jordan's Bulls and Miller's Pacers. This episode was recorded on Friday, May 8. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, Juan and Darcy discuss what an NBA return could look like, and whether we think a return is likely. Also, we dive into the ramifications of high school players bypassing college in favor of the G-League. This episode was recorded on Thursday, May 7. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, Juan and I hit the rewind button from the bench to dive deep into the 2008 Playoffs, Suns vs. Spurs Game 1. Shaq-daddy on the Suns, Kurt Thomas on the Spurs. Doesn't get any better. This episode was recorded on Friday, May 1. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

On this episode, Nate and Donnie join Juan and Darcy to rank Allen Iverson's top 20 teammates during his time as a Sixer(easier said than done). Plus, the guys talk about the current Sixers team and why none of us enjoy watching them! Intro song: 40 Bars by Allen Iverson & Kool Savas This episode was recorded on April 10, 2020. Thanks for listening! Check out our website for more content: lastguysoffthebench.com

In the third and final episode of the 2020 Breakfast Cereal World Championship Bracket, we simulate from the Sweet 16 to the championship game with our live reactions to our completely busted brackets. A copy of the bracket and updated results can be found at bracket.beardedbozo.com. This episode was recorded on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

In the second episode of the 2020 Breakfast Cereal World Championship Bracket we simulate to the Sweet 16 with our live reactions to what's left of our mostly busted brackets. A copy of the bracket and updated results can be found at bracket.beardedbozo.com. One last episode to come as we simulate through the Sweet 16 to the Championship game! This episode was recorded on Sunday, April 5, 2020. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

"Kix is like the cereal you eat after you just ate Trix for the 10th day in a row." -- AJ #LastGuysofftheBracket In this episode, we take a break from basketball (sort-of) and discuss a very serious topic: the 2020 Breakfast Cereal World Championship Bracket! We review the bracket, discuss some of our favorite match-ups and upsets, and reveal our final four picks! A copy of the bracket can be found at bracket.beardedbozo.com. If you fill out a bracket, post it on social media and use the hashtag #LastGuysofftheBracket Additional episodes to come as we simulate the cereal bracket! This episode was recorded on Friday, March 27, 2020. We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!

On this episode, Juan and Darcy discuss and react to the NBA suspending their season due to Coronavirus, what 1938 was like (the last time there wasn’t an NCAA Tournament), the Warriors and whether they should have won any championships, and how many players we’d pick before we’d pick Draymond Green. This episode was recorded on Sunday, March 15. Thanks for listening!

Today, Juan & Darcy discuss the All-Star Game, Race for 8 out West, overall playoff picture and finals picks, and we dive DEEP into whether the Warriors should have won any chips. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Enjoy!

It's been awhile, but we are BACK! While Josh is away, Juan and Darcy discuss the NBA 2020 Trade Deadline, the upcoming All-star Game, and of course discuss 76ers & Spurs seasons!

The NBA playoffs are here, and the Last Guys Off The Bench duo could not be happier! As we head into the second weekend of round one, Darcy and Josh recap the very exciting first two games of each series in the East and West, and they also give their thoughts on what the rest of the series’ have to offer. The guys discuss Heat vs. Sixers (0:52), Spurs vs. Warriors (9:57), Pelicans vs. Blazers (14:01), Wizards vs. Raptors (22:41), Pacers vs. Cavs (31:20), Bucks vs. Celtics (42:15), Timberwolves vs. Rockets (47:29), and Jazz vs. Thunder (56:07).

We're back! The Guys are back on the bench after a month-long hiatus. Most importantly, they're back just in time for the beginning of the NBA playoffs! On this week's episode, Darcy and Josh discuss each of the first round playoff matchups. They cover Raptors vs. Wizards, Celtics vs. Bucks, Sixers vs. Heat, and Cavaliers vs. Pacers in the East, as well as Rockets vs. Timberwolves, Warriors vs. Spurs, Trailblazers vs. Pelicans, and Thunder vs. Jazz in the West. Additionally, things get heated as Darcy and Josh share their thoughts on the Warriors.

Way back on March 13th, the normal Last Guys Off The Bench duo sat down with Juan Aranda - a good friend, fellow basketball lover, and life-long Spurs fan. Tune in to hear some great stories from Juan as he discusses some of his favorite Spurs memories. He also gives his thoughts on the team's future, this year and beyond. Additionally, the guys have a special conversation on the Toronto Raptors that's well worth a listen now that the playoffs have begun.

It’s homer week for the Last Guys Off The Bench! The normal Last Guys duo is joined by a special guest and Philadelphia homer himself, Nate Garrison! Tune in to hear our thoughts on Darcy and Nate's hometown Philadelphia 76ers, as we discuss the craziness that is Markelle Fultz (1:30), speculate about the future of Philadelphia basketball (8:09), evaluate the 76ers’ current roster (13:01), and share some favorite 76ers memories (22:51). We also dive deep on the current state of Josh’s Washington Wizards (31:20) as we discuss the coexistence of Bradley Beal and John Wall (32:33), evaluate the present and future of Otto Porter (38:30), speculate about what would have happened to the Wizards franchise if it remained in Baltimore (46:24), try to figure out why the Wizards are still called Wizards (49:22), and much more.

The All-Star Break is almost over, and as real basketball FINALLY returns, we are beginning to project forward to the NBA playoffs. Tune in to hear our thoughts on how the Eastern and Western conferences will shake out as the race for the playoffs begins to heat up! 0:55: A begrudging recap of the NBA all star weekend. 2:28: A look ahead to what we presume will be the eastern conference playoff bracket. 3:10: Discussing the two teams in the East who will be on the outside of the playoffs looking in. 6:20: The Miami Heat's outlook in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. 8:08: Darcy's beloved Philadelphia 76ers, and their expectations in the East. 9:50: What to expect from the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. 11:23: The Indiana Pacers' outlook in the Eastern Conference Payoffs. 12:40: The Washington Wizards chances in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. 14:52: Breaking down the new-look Cavaliers' playoff possibilities (Is their new team good enough to leave the East?). 20:02: The Boston Celtics' chance in the East, and a look at the ceiling of the team if Gordon Hayward returns. 24:58: Josh's love affair with the Toronto Raptors. Can this team extend their success into the playoffs? 30:55: A look ahead to what we presume will be the western conference playoff bracket. 32:29: The three team race for the 8th seed in the west. 37:26: How can the Thunder and Timberwolves fair against the Rockets in the second round of the playoffs? 41:14: The lack of opportunity for the Portland Trailblazers in the first round of the playoffs. 42:24: Dissecting the Denver Nugget's chances in the West. 44:56: What to expect from a Kawhi-less Spurs team and a Kawhi-full Spurs team. 47:36: Breaking down the top of the Western Conference as we take a look at The Rockets vs. The Warriors.

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and there are still many questions to answer! Tune in to hear us discuss the Cavs’ recent reset, and stay for our takes on the rest of the deals from a wild week in the NBA. 1:11: Recapping the Cavaliers’ movement at the deadline 2:11: Dwyane Wade’s return to the Miami Heat 3:46: Discussing the new look Cavaliers 15:42: Cedi Osman and the youth revolution in Cleveland 18:43: The rise and fall of Isaiah Thomas 25:04: Jae Crowder’s future with Utah, Quin Snyder's success within the Jazz organization, and the genius of Dennis Lindsey 29:36: Lou Williams and the future of the Los Angeles Clippers 32:39: The future of the free agency market 35:38: Evaluating Elfrid Payton’s trade to the Phoenix Suns 38:54: Discussing the three team trade involving Emmanuel Mudiay, Devin Harris, and Doug McDermott 43:07: Breaking down what Joe Johnson and Brandan Wright will mean to the Houston Rockets, the future of the Wizards and the rise of Tomas Satoransky, and possible landing spots for Derrick Rose, Brook Lopez, and Tony Allen

Our FIRST EPISODE! We discuss the Blake Griffin Trade, the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline, and a quick preview of the games on Wednesday, February 7th! Enjoy!