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Hosted by Jeff Tram and John Gallardo, the NBA Most Valuable Podcast is here to talk everything in and around the NBA. Both huge Raptors Fans, the podcast is generally Raptor-focused, but the guys love talking about the 29 teams in the association equally as much! John is an alumnus of the Carleton University School of Journalism, and created this podcast along with his classmate Jeff based off of their conversations about basketball. Stay locked in for both fan and journalistic takes on the NBA every week!

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    The Reasons behind the Raptors' Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 82:22


    In the first episode of season 2, Jeff and John dive in-depth into the Raptors' slow start, and address what issues need to be resolved should the Raptors recover from their start to season. They also discuss some of the teams and players that have started the season out on fire. All that, and much more on this episode of the NBA Most Valuable Podcast.

    Free Agency Frenzy and Draft Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 72:15


    Jeff and John are back with another episode covering everything around the NBA. This week, they discuss the winners and losers of free agency, taking a look at the biggest moves and some of the worst moves made so far in free agency. The guys also recap the draft and take a look at what the Raptors have done this offseason so far. All that, and much more on this week's episode.

    2020 NBA Draft Preview Part 2: Second Round Gems and Draft Day Hats

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 50:26


    With special guests Michael Sun, Grant Vassos, and David Lochead, the gang talk potential steals in the second round, have an in-depth discussion on why prospects wear the wrong draft hat after getting traded, along with some discussion on Luka Doncic's hall of fame potential.

    2020 NBA Draft Preview Part 1: Top Picks and Boom or Bust Prospects

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 72:14


    Joined by special guests Michael Sun, Grant Vassos, and David Lochead, the gang takes on the difficult task of assessing the talent available in the 2020 NBA draft. The squad discusses the safest, sure-fire picks in their opinions, along with talking about the biggest boom or bust prospect this draft has to offer. Does LaMelo Ball have a chance to become a legitimate superstar? Wiseman vs. Okongwu? What about the Serbian Unicorn Aleksej Pokusevski? All the answers to those questions, and many more, on this episode.

    NBA Season to Start December 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 74:29


    In this episode, John and Jeff discuss the logistics of the upcoming NBA season, outlining the league schedule moving forward, as well as discussing how the league should implement fans into arenas. The guys also discuss trade talks around the league and where the Raptors may play their home games. All that, and much more on this week's episode.

    Asterisks, Hires, and the Rumour Mill

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 76:43


    This week, Jeff and John are back to discuss a fresh batch of NBA News. The guys cover everything from new hires around the league, the potential start dates for the 2020-2021 NBA season, along with some rumours going around the NBA circle. They also speak on Terrence Davis, and Pat Riley's use of the asterisk. All that, and much more on this week's episode.

    NBA All-Time Fantasy Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 83:50


    With special guest Grant Vassos, the guys discuss Nate Bjorkgren's hiring for the Indiana Pacers. The guys also conduct an All-time Fantasy Draft to celebrate the NBA's upcoming 75th anniversary.

    Respect Greatness – LeBron James' Finals MVP, Top 10 NBA Players in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 87:07


    With the NBA Season concluded, the guys recap the NBA Finals' last two games, speaking on the excellence of Ramon Rondo, and explore the blunders of Danny Green. Jeff and John also discuss news around the NBA, as Houston has a problem after Daryl Morey's departure, and they briefly speak on Tyron Lue's hiring for the Clippers. The guys also have a in-depth discussion on the Top 10 NBA players of the 2020 Season. All that, and much more on this week's episode.

    Lakers take game 4, Jimmy Butler is inevitable, and Raptors Off-Season Outlook

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 82:44


    This week, the guys are joined by David Lochead, a graduate of Carleton University's Masters of Journalism Program. The trio discuss the biggest factors that have played out in the finals thus far, along with a speculating on the Toronto Raptors' potential offseason moves, in a offseason where the franchise seems at a crossroads between contention and a full-on rebuild. All that, and much more on this episode.

    2020 NBA Finals Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 84:51


    The guys are back with another packed episode of the NBA Most Valuable Podcast. They discuss the ends of the conference finals, preview the NBA Finals and make their finals picks, along with talking LeBron James' legacy, Doc Rivers' departure from the Clippers, and much more.

    Petty P

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 82:31


    Jeff and John are back to discuss this week around the NBA. The duo talk conference finals and their keys for both series' moving forward, along with introducing a new segment in “That's Daps or That's Cap,” where they discuss the latest headlines around the league. This week, they talk about LeBron, Colby Covington, Paul George aka “Petty P,” and much more.

    Life goes on

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 57:12


    Jeff and John return to the pod after coming to grips with the Raptors' heartbreaking loss to the Boston Celtics in game 7. They also discuss the Houston Rockets and their future after losing their head coach and getting knocked out by the Lakers, the Clippers Nuggets game 7, along with a initial prediction to the Eastern Conference finals between Boston and Miami. All that and much more on this episode of the NBA Most Valuable Podcast.

    On the Brink of Extinction

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 95:33


    This week, Jeff and John talk about the Raptors current dilemma, being down 2-3 to the Boston Celtics in the East Semis. They also talk briefly about NBA Awards, as well as touch base with the other playoff series' currently going on. The big topic this week is: where does Giannis' future lie? Find out about that, and much more on this week's episode.

    OG OH MY

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 68:25


    Jeff and John hop into this episode fresh off the Raptors' game 3 victory. The guys talk about the Celtics and Raptors series so far, along with recapping some of the first round series' that have ended. They also take a quick look at the other second round matchups in the playoffs. All that, and more on this week's episode of the NBA Most Valuable Podcast.

    Playoff P-od

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 77:19


    Jeff and John are back with another episode of NBA's Most Valuable Podcast. This week they bring their A-game with a new intro. They also talk draft lottery results, the first round of the playoffs so far, and they bring a new segment to the listeners with Raptor Rant! All that and much more on this week's episode.

    The Race for 8 and High Playoff Stakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 60:57


    In this week's episode, John and Jeff breakdown the compelling race for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. They also provide an in-depth look at all the potential first-round match-ups as the bubble games come to a close. The episode closes out with a brief discussion about who should be recognized for the NBA's bubble awards. All that, and much more on this episode of the NBA Most Valuable Podcast.

    The Long Haul

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 90:20


    This week's episode brings a deeper dive into the NBA Awards front runners, bubble game analysis, and a look at the major contenders for the NBA title. All that, and much much more on this week's pod.

    The NBA Restart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 45:22


    The NBA's Most Valuable Podcast is back from hiatus! After several months of waiting and social distancing, Jeff and John are back with a new episode. They breakdown the NBA Restart's logistics, along with the major storylines heading into the Orlando Bubble, while also discussing the race for the 8th seed and some early predictions for the true contenders. The guys also discuss the social climate surrounding racial inequality and what the NBA is doing to raise awareness, and how the league help cause a real change using their platform. All that, and more on this week's episode. Enjoy!

    Coronavirus hits the Sports World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 32:20


    After a long hiatus due to illness, assignments, and unforeseen circumstances, John and Jeff are back with a new episode of the NBA Most Valuable Podcast. They had a regular episode planned, and then the NBA season was postponed due to the COVID-19 virus. They have a discussion about the virus, how it has impacted the NBA and sports, as well as discuss good hygiene practices and how humanity will react in the coming weeks due to this pandemic. Not all about sports this week, but you can't help it when a pandemic is literally shutting everything down! Hope everyone is staying safe, practicing social distancing, and washing those hands!

    What about scarves?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 60:46


    Jeff and John talk all-star weekend, post trade deadline analysis, the raptors 15 game win streak and much more on this week's episode.

    2020 Pre-Trade Deadline Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 67:58


    John and Jeff discuss the looming NBA Trade Deadline, the Raptors current hot streak, and All-star selections and snubs. That and much more on this week's episode of the NBA Most Valuable Podcast.

    Remembering Kobe Bryant: Basketball, life, and the Mamba Mentality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 48:48


    Jeff and John speak on the recent passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna. They take a deep dive on Kobe's career on the court, his life off the court, and speak about the Mamba Mentality on a greater discussion about life. Rest In Peace Kobe and Gianna. We send our deepest condolences to all family, friends, and loved ones involved.

    Trades, Spicy Takes, and NBA Journalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 39:59


    Jeff and John go over NBA headlines in the past week, talking Zion, a couple trades, and NBA Journalism among other topics. That and much more, on this weeks episode of the NBA Most Valuable Podcast.

    Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 41:54


    Jeff and John talk about the current contenders, the surprising teams and players of the season, as well as about the all-star voting so far.

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