Former rec league standouts share their insight on what's happening in the NBA. The boys break down the game's top players, teams, and storylines that dominate the professional basketball scene.
ITS TIME!!!! The NBA season is back and Ryan and Connor are giving you the low down on this NBA season (I think, I have not verified what they said yet in the episode so I'm technically out of the loop).Beats provided by Herro Beats
Welcome to Season 2 of Rec League Dropouts! Ryan, Connor, and Matt are in the studio talking about the return of the NBA, the ESPN player rankings, and a certain Philadelphia 76er. The boys are excited to be back and be sharing their expert takes on all things NBA.
This week on Rec League Dropouts, the boys discuss some more moves in NBA free agency and then the biggest thing on Netflix: the Malice at the Palace documentary. Listen in as 4 guys who were merely 6-7 years old give their opinions on one of the most infamous events in sports history.
It's the NBA offseason, so for the next few months there really isn't much going on....said no one ever! It is the official start of free agency and the league has been as exciting as ever. Several teams are trying to make the jump from pretenders to contenders, and other teams have us scratching our heads trying to figure out what the hell they are doing. The Dropouts breakdown the biggest movers and shakers and provide the analysis you need to see how the NBA is gonna shape up next season.Beats provided by Herro Beats
It's the NBA draft! Duffy and Sturg go through the top 16 picks and offer their expert analysis on these young stars to be. Make sure to stick around this offseason for some great content from the Dropouts!
The moment NBA fans have collectively been anticipating and dreading this moment: the NBA season has ended with the Milwaukee Bucks claiming their first title in 50 years. The Dropouts discuss the dominance of Giannis, anticipation for this offseason, and a little Team USA talk. The Boys are all back in studio and ready for a tremendous offseason of content!Beats provided by Herro Beats
WE ARE BACK. A Matt-less and Kyle-less Dropout crew talks NBA Finals. Do the Suns have what it takes to win game six in a hostile road environment? Ryguy and Sturg discuss who is the more trustworthy team going into the first elimination game of the 2021 NBA Finals and the significance of a championship in the legacies of CP3, Book, and Giannis. Finally, we witness a Sunday sermon from Sturg rebuking the blasphemy of casual fans who question the defensive intensity of the NBA Playoffs.
It has arrived. The playoffs have come to a head, and the best have disposed of the rest. The San Fernando Valley vs. the Valley of the Sun. Chick-Fil-A vs. Culver's. The time has come for the final contenders to claim dominion over their conference. Less than a month before a victor is crowned, we give you the insight and commentary that is always extremely relevant to the topic at hand. Intro/outro provided by Herro Beats
Welcome back to another episode of Rec League Dropouts! Ryan and Connor were on the Injury List with some hangovers this week so Kyle and Matt are shouldering the load this week. The Boys talk the Western Conference Finals match-up between the Clippers and Suns and give our predictions for the Eastern Semis with Brooklyn and Milwaukee finishing up Saturday and Sixers and Hawks coming to a close Sunday. Obviously this came out late but let us know how we did, and we'll be back full strength next week to do a deep dive of each series. Also, Ryan makes an appearance post-recording.Intro/Outro provided by Herro Beats
"My only regret is that we recorded this episode before the Suns swept the Nuggets" - the DuffmanWelcome back to another playoff breakdown from the Dropouts! Kyle was drafted into the mandatory Yard Work Corp so he had to step out this week, luckily we had intern Rich available and we did a quick snippet of what's been happening in round 2. We talk Nets-Bucks getting spicy, Sixers-Hawks coming back to reality, and whatever is going on in the series between the Clippers and the Jazz. And the main course for today's episode: Nuggets that have been perfectly roasted from the heat of the Suns. Just know we're one week closer to the NBA finals boys!Intro/outro provided by Herro Beats
The playoffs are full steam ahead and we are in the midst of the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs! Joining us this week is Richard Tucker to make the case for his Denver Nuggets, and things got a little spicy in the studio. We break down what each contender needs to do to advance to the Conference Finals and why the Duffman is insane. Let us know what you think of our analysis on the Twittersphere, our replies are wide open boys.Intro/outro provided by Herro Beats
The Duffman finally broke this week, and it's a masterpiece. The boys revisit the playoffs halfway through the first round, and there are definitely some takes that need to be amended. The NBA has proven to be a ratings bonanza, and we didn't even cover the sweep that occurred in Miami this week. Stick around this week boys, it's long but it is well worth your precious time.Intro/outro provided by Herro Beats
The time has finally arrived: the NBA postseason is here and it's gonna be a doozie. The boys break down the match-ups in this incredible first-round and give their insights into who's gonna win and why. They also go over their favorite match-ups and preview of the finals before their analysis of the Second Round games. Strap in boys, it's gonna be a wild ride.Beat provided by Herro Beats
This episode is coming out two days after the play-in finished. Enjoy the takes that are nearly frozen at this point.Sturg and Ryguy are back as they review the first round of play-in games and predict the 8 seed in each conference.
Ry-guy and the Sturg man the ship as they discuss the upcoming war that is the play-in tournament. From Westbrook, Beal, and Tatum to Lebron, Davis and Steph; the star studded play-in tournament is all it was meant to be and more. Which teams will make it out alive?
Twas the week before playoffs, and all through the league, shit was hitting the fan. The Dropouts are winding down before the chaos that is the postseason arrives with a relaxed episode. The boys cover some of the MVP takes floating around and revisit some playoff predictions. Just kick back, open a Naturday, and take a breather before the POSTSEASON BABY!!
With the Duff on sabbatical, the boys give their NFL Draft insights. Over yonder in the association, the Dropouts give their analysis of the Nuggets resurgence without Murray, the Lakers recent struggles, and finally some Play-In Tourney discussion. Spoiler alert! The boys also absolutely botched their Kentucky Derby predictions. Stay Burby, burb boys.Intro/outro provide by Herro Beats
The boys are back with another titillating show about what else but NBA basketball. This week, the Dropouts discuss who the most overrated and underrated players are in the league this season. The Media has an agenda when it comes to who they plaster all over Twitter and Instagram, but the Dropouts are here to bring you only the hottest of takes sizzling like dem Applebee's fajitas. Let us know who we got right, who we got wrong, and who got missed.
As the postseason looms closer and the quest for 1st in the West tightens, we ask the hard-hitting questions: who are you putting Benjamins on in the Western Conference? The Dropouts talk about the betting favorites (according to Vegas and BPI), and why if you back those chumps you're gonna lose some dough. The boys came up with their top 5 betting favorites to keep you out of trouble with your cousin's bookie. Also, we talk about Vietnam.
It's been a down week after the trade deadline pandemonium, so the boys tackle a much easier topic: who's the heir to Lebron after the King's reign ends? The Dropouts break down their top young stars of the NBA and talk shop on who's gonna be king of the court. Who do you think is gonna be the next Michael Jordan? Let us know on our socials! Also, drink responsibly.
And the 2021 NBA Most Valuable Player is.....Alex Len! Just kidding, but the boys are talking midseason awards this week. The Dropouts share their winners of the NBA's most prestigious awards 30 games too early, but who cares. The categories covered today include:Rookie of the YearDefensive Player of the Year6th Man of the YearMost Improved PlayerCoach of the Yearand of course, the most coveted hardware of all, the MVP award. Join us as things get a little spicy in the studio.
We interrupt your scheduling programming with some breaking news: the NBA trade deadline hit historic heights with a record 45 players being moved on Thursday. The Dropouts break down the major movers and shakers and see how this impacts the playoff dreams of teams around the league. Also, we talk about Canada for some reason.
Welcome back to another episode of us saying things and you listening to them. This week you're gonna listen to us talk about the up-and-coming PGs in the league: Trae Young, Ja Morant, De'Aaron Fox, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and LaMelo Ball. All of em can dish the rock but who's getting your team the hardware? Let us know on our socials! Also, a little March Madness talk with a throwback as a little treat.Intro/outro beat provided by Herro Beats
The boys hop in the way-way-back machine and dissect the game of players from the NBA days of old. Who would thrive in today's game that didn't quite break the ceiling in their prime? The Dropouts give you some of their picks and talk a little March Madness. What player from the past are you taking on your squad today?
The boys take off their analyst hats and put on their beer goggles for this week's episode. We all know these athletes can scrap with the best of them, but we're weeding out the weakest and drafting our first-team BAR FIGHT SQUADS. Let us know who we left off, who got too much praise, and whose team is coming out on top!
The Dropouts are back with another banger. The boys share their new top-10 picks from the 2020 draft and discuss the merits and downfalls of each player. Stick around till the end for the most underrated pick in recent history, it will not disappoint ;)
The Burb Boys are back with a vengeance after seeing the NBA All-Star starters. They take a crack at making their own rosters and drop some nuclear takes along the way. Ryan and Kyle play armchair GM and throw out some trades to start this quiet trade season.
The Burb Boys take a break and Matt has a 1-on-1 with Arielle Schafer, an NCAA rower and sports reporter. She gives us a look into the life of an athlete, a student, and a reporter. We also talk some Sixers and her thoughts on the team this year.
On the 2nd part of our two-week visit with the NBA conferences, the Burb Boys are talking the BEASTS OF THE EAST. The Dropouts try and figure out what the hell is going on in the East. Honestly, they have no clue what they're talking about this week so just enjoy the chaos.
Yeehaw! The boys start a two-week venture into the playoff picture by breaking down the best of the West. Which teams are the leaders of the pack? Who's gonna be fighting for the scraps in this year's expanded play-in tournament? One thing's for sure, it's gonna be a good ole fashioned showdown to claim the title of sheriff in the West.
Welcome to the debut of our new series, Fast Break! This week Ryan has some words for Adam Silver on the real problem the NBA is facing: flopping. Let us know what you think, should the boys play or should the NBA be eligible for Best Actor?
The boys are back for round two. This week we discuss some of the biggest surprises of the young NBA season and whether or not the unexpected play is sustainable. Who do you think the biggest surprise of the season is so far?
The boys discuss who the best of the young combo guards are in the NBA. Buckets are what the NBA is all about, and Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Zach Lavine, Donovan Mitchell, and Jamal Murray GET BUCKETS. Who would you want on your team?
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