A podcast where two hardcore NBA fans discuss the league (with a Phoenix Suns focus)
Max and David continue their positional preview series with the Suns' power forwards, focusing on Dario Saric, Frank Kaminsky, Cheick Diallo, Kelly Oubre, and potential PF trades. 2:30 Schedule Talk4:20 Dario Saric25:00 Power Forward Trades39:00 Did You Know47:30 The Other "Power Forwards"1:06:30 7SOL
Kellan Olson joins the show for the first episode of the 2019 7SOL position preview on the Suns' shooting guard(s). The guys start by *raving* (seriously, we mean RAVING) about Devin Booker before trying to figure out whether the Suns have another shooting guard. * * * 4:00 High-level Devin Booker Assessment8:30 Devin Booker's Health17:20 Raving About Devin Booker29:10 Booker's Negatives42:00 Best/Worst/Average Booker Outcomes Next Season49:30 Did You Know?58:20 Who Else Can Play SG for the Suns?1:20:40 7SOL
2018-19 Phoenix Suns starting point guard De'Anthony Melton joins the show to break down the roller coaster start to his professional career, including his time playing with the Suns. De'Anthony discusses his unique pre-draft process, what it's like to have already been traded twice, and how he thought his rookie season went. And of course Max doesn't let De'Anthony get away without answering three Seven Seconds or Less questions prepared by David! Before that, Max and David go over every Suns move so far this off-season, starting with this week's signings. The guys scored each individual transaction to get an overall score, plus looked at some rotation questions and win predictions for the season. Enjoy! 02:52 - Recap: Recent Suns Moves25:50 - Free Agency: Oubre, Rubio, and the Melton/Jackson trade46:05 - The Draft: All the Picks and Trades1:04:30 - De'Anthony Melton Interview
Max and David are joined by Evan Sidery and Brendon Kleen of Locked On Suns, for Part 2 of the crossover podcasts. On this one, the guys delve further into the Kelly Oubre signing. What the contracts means for the team and player. Then, some Summer League observations including the hype surrounding Jalen Lecque. The episode then ends with special editions of both Did You Know and 7SOL to mark the special occasion. You can check out Part 1 over on @LockedOnPHXSuns or below: https://www.brightsideofthesun.com/2019/7/12/20692695/phoenix-suns-podcast-celebrating-500-episodes-crossover ---- 03:35 - Kelly Oubre Re-Signs 14:15 - Summer League Thoughts28:25 - Did You Know 35:35 - Extended 7SOL
Max and David break down the Suns' offseason overall, including by giving their thoughts on the Josh Jackson trade and Kelly Oubre situation. They also discuss Kawhi's league-altering moves and other leaguewide free agency developments. 3:30 Recap6:30 Josh Jackson Trade17:40 Kawhi/PG13/Westbrook Madness31:30 FA Signings We Liked and Didn't Like39:30 Did You Know47:15 Kelly Oubre Situation55:00 High-Level Suns Offseason Thoughts1:27:35 7SOL
Max and David react live to the beginning of 2019 NBA Free Agency. The Ricky Rubio signing happens around 1:13:00.
IT'S NERDCAST 2019! Max and David provide mini-scouting reports on the Suns' rookies, break down the Suns' salary cap situation in detail, and do a Mock Suns Free Agency where each takes his turn simulating free agency as the GM of the Phoenix Suns. * * * News Recap 5:00Ty Jerome 9:00Cam Johnson 20:30Lecque, Owens, Harper 33:30NERDCAST SALARY CAP BREAKDOWN 37:15Did You Know 58:45Mock FA: Max's Turn as GM 1:05:30Mock FA: David's Turn as GM 1:16:307SOL: 1:30:00
Max and David react to the craziness that was the 2019 NBA Draft & everything leading up to it. In order of how it happened, the guys give their initial reactions to the two pre-draft trades, selecting Cam Johnson and trading back into the first round of the draft. 02:00 - TJ Warren Trade 06:00 - Jarrett Culver for Pick 11 & Dario Saric 10:30 - Selecting Cam Johnson 18:00 - The Ty Jerome/Aron Baynes Trade 24:00 - General Feeling At The End Of It All 28:00 - League Observations 35:30 - Final Thoughts
Max and David react to the league-altering Anthony Davis trade before giving their final thoughts on the 2019 NBA Draft, including the Suns' options at #6, their personal draft boards, and their draft predictions. Plus: Did You Know, 7SOL, and brief discussions of possible Suns FA/trade targets. * * * 3:30 Recap6:00 AD Trade Analysis - Lakers19:00 AD Trade Analysis - Pelicans and the #4 Pick29:00 Did You Know33:45 Suns #6 Pick Rumors47:00 David's and Max's Big Boards and Mock Drafts52:00 More Draft Predictions56:00 D'Lo Rumors1:03:35 Blake Griffin1:11:30 7SOL
Max and David are back to run through a 2019 Lottery Mock Draft with a twist. Ross Homan of The Stepien joins the podcast, trading picks with David for the first 14 picks of the 2019 NBA Draft. While those two go pick for pick, Max reacts and throws to some recent Suns rumors to cover a broad spectrum of the last 2 weeks. The overall discussion includes takes on the top draft prospects, various Point Guard options for the Suns (Russell, Dinwiddie, Brogdon and Rubio), a look at how Julius Randle would fit in Phoenix and Toronto's unlikely Finals run. We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow @Ross_Homan1 on Twitter and read his draft thoughts at www.thestepien.com -- 03:50 - Mock Draft Begins + Julius Randle09:45 - A Surprise Trade w/ Culver + Morant15:45 - Discussing TOR's Unlikely Run 19:45 - No Surprise at #4 + A Big Surprise at #527:35 - Phoenix On The Clock 31:25 - Coby White vs Darius Garland37:10 - 7SOL Question 140:00 - Another Surprise Trade + Malcolm Brogdon and Ricky Rubio53:15 - Spencer Dinwiddie vs D'Angelo Russell 1:01:55 - Finishing The Draft + 7SOL Question 21:10:25 - 7SOL Question 3 + Some #32 Options
Max and David continue this week with Cole Zwicker, for Part 2 of their extensive chat on the Phoenix Suns. The guys jump back into draft options, this time with a group of 'Bigs' for either the #6 pick or elsewhere: Brandon Clarke, De'Andre Hunter, Grant Williams and Nassir Little. After that discussion, David then takes control with a segment focused on building out the team and what Phoenix might be able to do in Free Agency. Cole also gives his thoughts on Deandre Ayton, Elie Okobo and De'Anthony Melton. We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow @colezwicker on Twitter and read his draft thoughts at www.thestepien.com -- 01:50 - Discussing The 'Bigs' In The Draft 08:22 - More In Depth On Clarke17:41 - Combining The '18 And '19 Classes21:52 - Where Will The Top FA's Go? 25:07 - Setting Up For The Future 30:32 - Deandre Ayton Tangent 34:20 - Free Agency Choices
Max and David are joined by Cole Zwicker for Part 1 of 2 episodes, focusing on the Suns options with Pick #6. In what is the podcast's 1st Birthday, the guys start off by giving their reactions to the chaos of the Draft Lottery draw. They then cover off a group of 'Smalls' that are options at Pick 6: Darius Garland, Coby White, Jarrett Culver & Cam Reddish.After some lengthy discussion, Max then raises the idea of what trading the pick might look like with some hypotheticals including Lonzo Ball, Kyle Lowry & Jrue Holiday for David and Cole to consider. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week. We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow @colezwicker on Twitter and read his draft thoughts at www.thestepien.com -- 03:45 - Lottery Recap & Reactions16:20 - Discussing The 'Smalls' at Pick 627:00 - More In Depth On Culver34:55 - Booker Defense & Keeping Oubre39:47 - Trading The Pick + Jackson Options48:45 - Bigger Suns Trades
With one more episode before the NBA Draft Lottery, Max and David return with an episode focused on the top prospects + their final group of 3 possible draftees. Jackson Frank of The Athletic (PHI), The Step Back & Gonzaga Bulletin joins the podcast to discuss the 2019 NBA Draft + various other topics. The guys start off with some playoff observations, before talking a bit more in depth on Zion Williamson + Ja Morant. After a customary Did You Know segment, the trio then dive into Jarrett Culver (with some RJ Barrett), Coby White + Rui Hachimura. The podcast closes with a customary 7SOL segment, focused on the upcoming Lottery. We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow Jackson @jackfrank_jjf on Twitter. -- 03:33 - Lottery Recap06:40 - Playoffs Observations18:55 - Zion Williamson34:30 - Ja Morant 46:45 - Did You Know52:05 - Jarrett Culver + RJ Barrett 1:04:13 - Coby White1:12:37 - Rui Hachimura1:20:05 - 7SOL
First, the guys discuss the Monty Williams hiring. Have the Suns finally found their leader? Then, Brandon from @AZSportsZone joins to talk draft, including analyses of Darius Garland, Grant Williams, and Romeo Langford. 2:00 Monty Williams Hiring17:30 NBA Playoffs Surpises and Disappointments24:00 Did You Know28:00 Draft Segment31:30 Zion, RJ, Ja37:00 Darius Garland46:30 Grant Williams57:30 Romeo Langford1:04:30 7SOL
Max and David return with an episode focused on the firing of Igor Kokoskov to start, and the 2019 Draft Class to finish. The guys jump right into the biggest news of the week, with the Suns letting go of their Head Coach. David clears the lungs with a rant focused squarely on the Suns franchise. After then discussing the next guys in line for the job, the routine Did You Know segment returns with a #44 theme. Alessandro Cozzi of Red Team Scouting then joins the podcast to discuss the 2019 NBA Draft. The guys start off with some talk on Zion Williamson, Ja Morant & RJ Barrett - before moving into the first grouping for this series of episodes; Cam Reddish, Brandon Clarke & De'Andre Hunter. The podcast closes with a customary 7SOL segment, focused on the Playoffs. We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! Follow Ale @AleCozz1 on Twitter & check out redteamscouting.com -- 02:30 - Igor Kokoskov Fired21:55 - Will Monty Take The Job? 29:02 - Did You Know #4434:55 - Introducing Ale 38:43 - Draft Big 350:04 - Cam Reddish1:01:30 - Brandon Clarke1:13:55 - De'Andre Hunter 1:23:53 - 7SOL
Max and David are back to transition the Suns from the regular season to the real season. The offseason! We as fans have become to used to the hope of the offseason, but here we are! Discussing all the lottery options, possible draft prospects and how Phoenix would build the team out based on where they finish in the lottery. David then presents the newest Did You Know segment, before the guys jump into the playoffs so far and several obervations with plenty of Suns tie-ins. The podcast closes with a customary 7SOL segment. We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! -- 03:26 - Key Dates08:09 - Winning The Lottery21:20 - Falling From 2 to 438:55 - Falling From 5 to 744:45 - Did You Know50:48 - Playoff Observations1:17:00 - 7SOL
Max and David do a full Suns season review, including grades and memorable moments from each player on the roster. They also incorporate excellent questions provided by you, the listeners! Then, after a fun playoff-themed Did You Know segment, the guys jump into this year's incredible MVP race. Is it Giannis? Is it Harden? Max and David break it all down. The podcast closes with a brief playoff preview followed by a listener-fueled 7SOL segment. We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! -- 03:15 - Recap and News 10:00 - Booker, TJ, JJ, Bender 27:30 - Ayton, Mikal, Melton, Okobo 43:00 - Oubre, Johnson, Holmes 51:00 - The rest of the roster 56:00 - Did You Know 1:01:00 - MVP breakdown 1:13:30 - Playoff preview 1:24:00 - 7SOL
Max and David talking all things Suns and the rest of the season. The guys touch on the busy news week, including Jimmer Fredette's signing, Kelly Oubre's surgery, the GM search and the tank race to the bottom. David then returns with a Did You Know segment with a twist, before the podcast continues with a fun look at the first round matchups they'd most like to see in the playoffs. Despite the Suns season being over, Max & David bring up some names for Suns fans to watch for as possibilities next season. Finally, a customary 7SOL focused on the upcoming offseason. We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! -- 03:04 - Quick Recap 04:25 - Jimmer Fredette Signing11:15 - Kelly Oubre Out18:15 - The Tank Race23:21 - The GM Search26:19 - Did You Know: Jimmer Edition34:30 - First Round Playoffs & Potential New Suns1:13:45 - 7 Seconds Or Less
After a bit of a break, Max and David are back on deck to talk about the mini resurgence from the Phoenix Suns since the Alll Star Break. The guys touch on every player on the roster, starting with the #ValleyBoyz core of Booker, Ayton, Oubre and Johnson. They then move onto Coach Kokoskov and the curious case of Dragan Bender. David then returns with a quick Did You Know segment, before the podcast continues with the remainder of the roster. Starting with Bridges and Jackson, the guys then talk about the last few guys playing and not playing. Finally, a customary 7SOL focused on the upcoming offseason. We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! -- 02:42 - Quick Recap (Results, Standings & Lottery Odds)04:12 - A Healthy Devin Booker13:09 - Deandre Ayton Continues To Improve 28:04 - Kelly Oubre Winning Fans Hearts 39:45 - The Tyler Johnson Edition45:45 - Happy For Igor Kokoskov49:51 - What About Dragan Bender?55:03 - Did You Know: RFA Edition1:00:33 - Mikal Bridges Off The Bench1:06:37 - End Of The Line For Josh Jackson?1:14:20 - The Rest Of The Roster1:26:12 - 7 Seconds Or Less
Max and David are joined by Kellan Olson, who covers the Phoenix Suns for @EmpireOfTheSuns and is an editor/reporter for @AZSports. The guys talk about Kellan's interviews with James Jones (Interim GM) and Igor Kokoskov (Head Coach), which highlighted a number of key points around the Suns coaching, development & franchise pieces in Deandre Ayton & Devin Booker. After a quick Did You Know focusing on Ayton's appearance at All Star Weekend, the trio then look at: Jones' comments on the upcoming Summer, the Zion Williamson debate and the rest of the 2019 Draft Class. Thanks to Kellan for joining us and thanks to everyone listening. We appreciate anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review the podcast! -- 03:38 - How Much Is Igor Kokoskov's Fault? 08:32 - What's Best For Deandre Ayton Long Term?19:00 - When Will The Suns Help Devin Booker?33:50 - Did You Know: Rising Stars Edition 40:07 - What Will Summer 2019 Bring For Free Agency & Trades?46:44 - Just How Good Is Zion Williamson?59:31 - What About The Rest Of The '19 Draft Class?1:11:10 - 7 Seconds Or Less
Max & David jump right into a Trade Deadline Review episode, focused largely at the top on the Tyler Johnson/Ryan Anderson swap. The guys give their initial reactions, plus break down the on & off court implications of Tyler Johnson joining the team. They then discuss some trades that occured that Phoenix could have got involved in and also the trades that didn't occur. David then gives the latest "Did You Know" story about Johnson, before the guys discuss the major moves from the deadline. The Big 4 in the East all went for it, outside of Boston - who may still have got lucky with no Davis trade. It is then David's turn to ask three "Seven Seconds Or Less" questions to end the show. Thanks for listening and to anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review. We really appreciate it! -- 03:26 - Tyler Johnson Trade Reaction13:10 - Johnson On/Off Court Impact 28:05 - Trades PHX Could Have Been Involved In37:37 - Trades That Didn't Eventuate44:09 - Did You Know: Tyler Johnson Edition52:00 - Around The Association: Big East Trades + AD1:15:13 - 7 Seconds Or Less
Max & David jump right into a Trade Deadline Primer, including every Suns related rumor plus some extra fun ideas of what could happen before Feb 7th. Fake trades, thoughts on available players and ranking what PHX assets are most likely to be on the move before the deadline. David then gives the latest "Did You Know" story, before some league discussion on some of the bigger names mentioned as possible on the move. It is then Max's turn to ask three "Seven Seconds Or Less" questions to end the show. Thanks for listening and to anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review. We really appreciate it! --04:31 - Kristaps Porzingis Trade 11:45 - Lonzo Ball Rumors 25:45 - Ranking The Tradeable Suns Assets 38:10 - Fake PHX Trades: Conley & Holiday42:23 - Fake PHX Trades: Power Forwards & Random Ideas 50:30 - Did You Know: Jersey Numbers Edition56:45 - Around The Association: Davis, Mirotic, Gasol & Conley1:09:52 - 7 Seconds Or Less
It's time to hand out the usual 5 awards to members of the Phoenix Suns, for the month of January. Except this time, Max & David take the chance to discuss some of the major talking points of the last month and into the future. Should Point Book make a comeback? Has Bender made a case for regular minutes? What is Jackson getting better at? Is Booker fed up? And who is more impactful out of Bridges & Ayton right now? David then gives the latest "Did You Know" story, before some league discussion checking in on the NBA end of season awards. It is then David's turn to ask three "Seven Seconds Or Less" questions to end the show. Thanks for listening and to anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review. We really appreciate it! -- 03:05 - Recap & News 06:30 - MVP - Should Point Book Come Back?16:57 - 6MOY - Can Bender Play The 4 Spot?26:10 - ROY - Who Has Been The Most Impactful Rookie?36:06 - DPOY - Has Booker Had Enough?39:32 - MIP - What Is Jackson Actually Doing Well?49:20 - Did You Know: Jersey Numbers Edition56:42 - Around The Association: End of Season Awards1:13:40 - 7 Seconds Or Less
Max and David return after a week off, with another listener mailbag episode. Covering questions around TJ Warren, the vacant PG & PG positions, plus what the Suns need to do for the remainder of the season and some fun rapid fire questions to end. The guys then jam some All Star Weekend chatter in between the usual Did You Know & Seven Seconds Or Less segments. The guys decide on the final 24 All Stars and then conduct a mock draft to select two teams, as captains. Thanks for listening and to anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review. We really appreciate it! -- 02:28 - Recap & News 05:05 - Warren Questions17:35 - PG Questions 36:44 - PF Questions43:13 - Remainder Of Season Questions50:42 - Rapid Fire Questions54:15 - Did You Know: 1:00:05 - Around The Association: All Star Weekend1:24:22 - 7 Seconds Or Less
Max and David discuss the month of December, while handing out the usual 5 awards to members of the Phoenix Suns. After recapping some quick results and news, the guys dive into a whole lot of discussion on the last month. Is Booker or Ayton the MVP of the Suns? Does Igor count as a rookie? Did Jackson put up his hand for Most Improved? Can Bridges get out of his shooting funk? And does Oubre deserve more minutes? All that plus a whole lot more in the main part of the show. David then gives the latest "Did You Know" story, before some league wide New Year Resolutions are handed out awards and then David's turn to ask three "Seven Seconds Or Less" questions to end the show. Thanks for listening and to anyone who has taken the time to rate and/or review. We really appreciate it! -- 02:35 - Recap & News 06:50 - MVP - The Best Sun For December 11:00 - ROY - Rookie Moment That Stood Out19:30 - MIP - Player Who Outperformed Expectations25:50 - DPOY - The Most Disappointing Of The Month32:35 - 6MOY - More Minutes To Start 201941:20 - Did You Know: Streaking Edition46:30 - Around The Association: New Year Resolutions1:03:30 - 7 Seconds Or Less
Can Deandre Ayton make the ROY race interesting? Can Devin Booker be an All-Star? Can the Suns keep Holmes & Oubre? Can they also add some more talent sooner rather than later? Is Point Guard still an issue?David & Max cover a bunch of Christmas Wishlist questions surrounding the Suns through the lense of the last 5 games. With the usual Did You Know, 7SOL & Around The Association segments - the guys also cover a bunch of other Christmas themed ideas, including a brand new slate of Christmas Day Wishlist games for the 2019/20 season. —-02:15 – Weekly Recap04:08 – vs DEN: Ayton Making a ROY Case18:32 – @ WAS: Can The Suns Keep Oubre & Holmes?27:55 – @ ORL: Can Booker be an All-Star?34:15 – vs OKC: Is Point Guard Still a Problem?39:28 – @ BKN: Do PHX Still Need More NBA Talent?47:41 – Did You Know: Xmas Day Edition52:00 – Around The Association1:02:20 – 7 Seconds Or Less: Pick One Edition
The Suns ended the week on a four game winning streak and gave Max & David plenty of positives to talk about. The guys recap the week that was, before talking about what has gotten into the team. Was it the arrival of Oubre? The return of a healthy Booker? Jackson playing within himself? Or Ayton realising that he belongs? The answer lies somewhere in between, with the Phoenix Suns looking more comfortable overall and the environment seeming a lot more positive. The usual Did You Know, Around The Association & 7SOL segments all return, as the guys go long because they were having too much fun and had so much to cover. Enjoy! ---- 02:53 - Recap & News05:45 - The Arrival Of Kelly Oubre15:10 - The Improvement Of Igor Kokoskov 17:55 - The Return Of Devin Booker27:30 - The Resurgence Of Josh Jackson36:36 - The Rise Of Deandre Ayton 50:07 - Did You Know: 2015 Edition55:45 - Around The Association1:14:45 - 7 Seconds Or Less: The Future
Trevor Ariza was traded to the Washington Wizards the moment he was eligible and in typical Suns fashion, it was not without some drama! Max & David go through the events as they broke on Twitter, one by one, to debrief how emotions changed from the initial story to the evantual trade. The Brooks drama, Austin Rivers being the centerpiece, Sarver blocking a Lakers deal and much, much more. Finally, the guys talk about what the final deal will actually mean for the Suns on the court and give their final thoughts on whether it was the right deal to make. ---- 03:41 - The Initial Woj Bomb07:00 - Rivers & Role Players Reported 10:55 - The Brooks Debacle 19:10 - The Deal Is Dead 21:15 - Sarver Kills The LAL Deal 25:23 - The Eventual Trade Evaluation37:52 - Austin Rivers 46:43 - The Suns Rotation 57:57 - Sign Off/Did You Know
With no new episode this week, we look back on the 2 part interview with Jack McCallum. David is joined by Jack, who wrote a book 12 years ago about the 7SOL Phoenix Suns team. David & Jack cover the book through their 05/06 season, including a dramatic Playoff run. In 2 parts, they cover all the main hitting points through interesting quotes from the book. Jack tells some great stories and gives great insight into the franchise at the time.
Max and David discuss the month of November, while the last game of the month is taking place versus the Orlando Magic. After recapping the results from the week and month, discussion moves quickly to rumors around a pair of PGs: Markelle Fultz & Frank Ntilikina. The Canaan cut, TJ/Booker injuries and the City jerseys are all mentioned at the top of the show. Then onto the Awards! Using the same framework as October, the guys dish out this month's awards for the second time this season. Twelve nominations lead to plenty of discussion about the Suns recent play. David gives the latest "Did You Know" story, before some unofficial league awards - good and bad. Max's turn to then ask three "Seven Seconds Or Less" questions to end the show. -- 02:35 - Recap & News (Ntilikina/Fultz? + Injuries + Canaan)18:10 - MVP - The Suns Player Of The Month23:10 - ROY - The Best Rookie Moment In Nov?27:55 - MIP - Who Was The Biggest Surprise? 33:15 - DPOY - Which Player Was Down This Month?37:05 - 6MOY - Who Should Play More Next Month? 41:45 - Did You Know 47:20 - Around The Association Awards 1:04:30 - 7 Seconds Or Less
Episode 28 starts out with a difference, with Max & David watching the final term of the Pistons game while recording. While they didn't get lucky with a finish like the Bucks game, the guys still discuss the key topics from the game as it happens. As the game ends, some broader questions emerge from the overall Suns landscape plus some even broader General NBA topics & questions are discussed. Finally, David mashes up Did You Know with Seven Seconds or Less this week, to end a slightly different episode to usual. -- 01:06 - Pistons Live Review19:39 - Was Brown's Hit On Doncic Dirty?21:30 - What To Do With Josh Jackson?27:26 - Where Is The Young Core Going?32:45 - Who's The Real MVP?39:19 - Should Phoenix Trade For Beal?50:35 - Did You Know / 7 Seconds Or Less
Max and David return for Episode 27 with an hour dedicated to the listeners. After recapping the last week quickly, Max reads out the 39th podcast review. Then, a giant Mailbag episode. Immediate Suns questions, longer term Suns questions, a little bit of rapid fire and some general NBA too. All with the usual Did You Know and Seven Seconds Or Less segments thrown in. The guys cover all the main Suns topics of the moment & more. In an episode curated by the 7SOL listeners, the episode ends with a few more shout outs to those reviewing the show. -- 02:30 - Week Recap & A Listener Review04:20 - Immediate Suns Questions 24:00 - Long Term Suns Questions45:30 - Rapid Fire Suns Questions48:15 - Did You Know?54:00 - General NBA Questions 1:06:50 - 7 Seconds Or Less1:11:30 - More Listener Reviews
Max and David break up Episode 26 into three main segments: recapping the Boston game, acting like the General Manager of Phoenix and taking a sneak peak at the 2019 Draft Class. After dissecting the OT loss to Boston and discussing what went wrong, the guys put on their GM hats and outline how they would navigate the next few years as the man in charge of the Suns. Starting with immediate changes, the guys run through four main stages of building this team into a potential contender. Then comes the usual Did You Know segment, followed by a quick look at the top prospects in the 2019 Draft Class and which teams they might fit best with next season. Finally, David asks Max three 7SOL questions surrounding Coach Igor. -- 03:27 - Breaking Down The Boston Game18:25 - What Would You Do As General Manager?40:45 - Did You Know?45:45 - 2019 Draft: Perfect Match1:05:51 - 7 Seconds Or Less
Max and David are joined by Mike Vigil of The Timeline Podcast. The guys start out by recapping the week that was and discussing the breaking news of Tyson Chandler's buyout with the team. Awards time! Following the traditional NBA award naming framework, awards for the month of October are discussed but with a few twists. Plus plenty of chat about recent Suns action. David tells Max and Mike a "Did You Know" awards story, before they all hand out some unofficial league awards - good and bad. Max's turn to then ask three ecletic "Seven Seconds Or Less" questions to end the show. -- 02:15 - Tyson Chandler Buy-Out07:39 - 6MOY - Who Deserves To Play More? 16:00 - DPOY - Who's Been The Most Disappointing? 23:50 - MIP - Who Has Been The Biggest Surprise? 27:46 - ROY - The Best Rookie Moment So Far?32:46 - MVP - The Suns Player Of The Month41:15 - Did You Know 47:00 - Around The Association Awards 57:53 - 7 Seconds Or Less
Max and David review the first full week of Phoenix action. After the hot start, the Suns came crashing back down to earth. The guys dissect the three blowout losses, look at what went wrong and identify some small bright spots from early on.David brings back "Did You Know" before they take a look around the league. Hot and cold teams, tracking their predictions and looking at the 2018 rookies. The guys then finish off with a customary round of "Seven Seconds Or Less". -- 04:35 - The Good & Bad of Devin Booker 11:30 - Are The Suns Missing A Leader? 17:28 - Can't Defend The Indefensible22:19 - Igor Struggling With Rotations 28:38 - The Suns Still Need A PG 37:14 - Hot Start For Deandre Ayton 40:25 - Did You Know 45:30 - Around The Association 56:02 - The '18 Draft Class1:06:45 - 7 Seconds Or Less
Max and David react to the incredible breath of fresh air that was Phoenix's 121-100 season opening victory over the Dallas Mavericks. They go over what they liked and didn't like from the performance. Spoiler alert: They liked many things.
Right before the new NBA season begins, Max and David get all their predictions on record. Starting with the six main end of season awards, the guys run through their Top 3 candidates for each and reasons why. Following this, the Eastern & Western Conference playoff teams and then the eventual final four matchups. David then runs Max through some fun unofficial awards that he likes to predict, before Part 2 of his Did You Know interview with Jack McCallum covering the 7SOL Suns through their final playoff matchups in the 05/06 season. Max re-joins David for an extended 7SOL segment of their own, where they each ask 5 rapid fire questions surrounding the current state of the Suns going into the fast approaching season. -- 02:55 - Award Predictions Including MVP, 6MOY (9:04), DPOY (15:22), MIP (18:44), COTY (24:45)27:26 - Rookie Of The Year Predictions 34:20 - Eastern Conference Playoffs 39:30 - Western Conference Playoffs 50:20 - Unofficial Award Predictions 55:41 - Did You Know w/ Jack McCallum Part 21:17:45 - 7SOL: Extended Season Edition
Max and David dive right into the Suns first three pre season games versus the Kings, NZ Breakers and Trail Blazers. Starting with the big ticket item, DeAndre Ayton, the guys then work their way through every player on the Suns roster covering point guards, wings and bigs. All the major storylines are discussed, games broken down and each player given a rating based on Max & David's expectations going into the pre season games. David is then joined by Jack McCallum, who wrote a booker 12 years ago about the 7SOL Phoenix Suns team. In Part 1 of this mini-special, David & Jack cover the first half of the book in a very fun Did You Know segment. Max jumps back in to round out the pod with a look at the final two pre season games, what else might happen before the regular season and answers David's 7SOL questions for the week. -- 03:40 - DeAndre Ayton 22:25 - The Point Guards34:33 - The Wings 45:37 - The Bigs 50:02 - Did You Know w/ Jack McCallum 1:10:25 - What To Look Out For: Last 2 Games1:13:30 - What To Look Out For: Before Regular Season1:18:30 - Seven Seconds Or Less: Most Likely Edition
Max and David are joined by Evan Sidery, co-host of Locked On Suns and writer for brightsideofthesun.com. The three discuss the major storylines following Suns media Day and talk about the main observations from training camp up in Flagstaff. Evan then joins the guys to discuss the rest of the Pacific Division covering the Warriors, Clippers, Lakers and Kings before moving onto the Bulls, Cavs, Pistons, Pacers and Bucks of the Central Division. One key question is raised for each team, plus any Suns ties, before ending on a bold prediction and final rankings for each division. Max then takes charge with the usual 7SOL segment to end the show, this time putting Evan & David on the spot about future starting lineups for the Suns. -- 03:04 Media Day Storylines11:06 Training Camp Observations21:45 Did You Know: Indiana Edition28:41 Pacific Division Preview46:30 Central Division Preview1:06:50 Seven Seconds Or Less: PHX Starters Edition
Max and David return with the second division preview episode, looking at the Northwest & Southeast Divisions. Before jumping into those, they discuss; the possibility of Jimmy Butler joining the Suns, DeAnthony Melton finally signing his contract and take a listener question about how Jackson and Warren can co-exist in the second unit. Then onto the Northwest Division covering the major issues of Denver, Minnesota, Oklahoma City, Portland and Utah. The Southeast Division follows with the same format, looking at Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Orlando and Washington. Butler trades, Playoff chances, Mitchell takes and all the winners and losers, plus everything else in between. Before a customary end to the episode with the usual 7SOL segment. -- 01:48 Could Butler Become a Sun?09:40 Melton Officially a Sun15:25 Listener Q: Can Jackson & Warren co-exist17:58 Did You Know: Butler Edition23:20 Northwest Division Preview50:28 Southeast Division Preview 1:08:33 Seven Seconds Or Less: NW/SE Edition
Max and David return with the first of three divisional preview episodes, covering the entire NBA with a Phoenix Suns twist. Before they get stuck in, they discuss the Jimmy Butler news plus Booker's injury, PG trade rumors and contract news. The guys then start with the Southwest Division covering the ins & outs of Dallas, Houston, Memphis, New Orleans and San Antonio. One key question is raised for each team, plus any Suns ties, before ending on a bold prediction and final rankings. The Atlantic Division follows with the same format, with the usual 7SOL segment rounding out the show. -- 02:30 Jimmy Butler Unhappy?10:00 Suns News Update (Booker, PGs & Melton) 18:25 Did You Know: Division History Edition 24:40 Southwest Division Preview46:18 Atlantic Division Preview 1:07:45 Seven Seconds Or Less: Southwest & Atlantic Edition
Max and David are joined by Mo Dakhil, founder of thejumpball.net and former NBA video coordinator for the Spurs, Clippers & Australian National team. In an encore to the Positional Pod Series, Mo is the perfect guest to discuss how the Suns would have prepared for the draft, what the players do over summer and how important training camp is for Igor Kokoskov. The guys also discuss the development of the young core throughout the season and beyond. Mo also tells a couple of great Manu Ginobili and DeAndre Jordan stories, David does an Olympic Edition of Did You Know and the episode ends with the customary Seven Seconds Or Less segment. --03:11 Did You Know? Olympics Edition11:06 Manu Ginobili's Retirement 14:40 Getting Ready For The Draft 21:15 Suns Rookies & Summer League 28:52 Summer Development & Training Camp 39:40 In Season Scouting & Development48:52 Seven Seconds Or Less: Continuity Edition
Max and David react to Brandon Knight and Marquese Chriss being traded to the Rockets, for Ryan Anderson and De'Anthony Melton. Did the Suns view Anderson as a more valuable player right now than Brandon Knight? Is De'Anthony Melton the prize for making the deal? Who are the starters now? Does this bode well for Dragan Bender? Answers to all that and more in this immediate reaction episode. After that, the guys finish the 7SOL Position Pod Series looking at point guard. With no real obvious answer on the roster after the Knight trade, they look at how Harrison and Okobo project going forward. If neither is the answer, then what about trades, free agents and the draft? Plus, a point guard themed Seven Seconds Or Less segment and a "hidden track" Did You Know? --02:25 Is Anderson More Valuable than Knight?04:45 Is Melton The Prize Of The Trade?08:00 Melton's Contract 10:02 Phoenix Making More Moves13:40 Who Are The Current Starters? 18:45 Seven Seconds Or Less: Impromptu Edition-- 22:30 Shaq vs Okobo Long Term35:20 2019 Free Agent Class 43:20 Trading For A PG Now49:50 2019 Draft Class54:30 Seven Seconds or Less: PG Edition58:25 Did You Know? Hidden Track Edition
Max and David are joined by Josh Eberley, a writer for Hoop and podcast host of Hot Takes & Shot Fakes, to continue the 7SOL Position Pod Series. An American, an Australian and a Canadian break down all things Devin Booker, focusing in on his recent max extension and what he needs to do to earn it. Looking at the last 10 years of these deals, the guys discuss what Booker needs to do next season, how he and the Suns can avoid a Wiggins type backlash and what the expectations should be for both team and player throughout the life of the deal. Plus, the guys react to proposed rule changes in rapid-fire fashion, David tells a story about Suns shooting guards of the past, and David also asks Max and Josh for some hot takes with a shooting guard themed Seven Seconds Or Less segment. --Suns fans - we forgot to give credit to Kellan Olson's great article when discussing Booker's stats, you can read it here: http://arizonasports.com/story/1617245/las-vegas-odds-devin-booker-greatness-more-seriously/-- 03:43 Rapid Fire News (Proposed Rule Changes)07:27 Did You Know? Shooting Guard Edition11:55 Booker's Extension Situation 16:35 Recent Max Extension History 23:05 What To Look For in 18/1930:45 Avoiding The Wiggins Extension Year 38:55 Booker's Expectation During The Contract 47:10 Can The Suns Get Booker The Required Help?57:20 Seven Seconds or Less: SG Edition
Max and David go solo once again to continue their Position Pod Series. This week, the biggest question surrounding the power forward position: Do the Suns have a long-term solution at PF? The guys look at potential solutions on the current roster and outside options from the '19 Draft and Free Agency crops. Plus, rapid-fire news on Booker and the schedule, David tells a retro story about a past power forward, and Max gets weird with his Seven Seconds Or Less questions for David. --01:45 Rapid Fire News (Booker + Schedule)11:45 Did You Know? Power Forward Edition16:10 The Ariza Signing23:40 Bender vs Chriss36:40 Bridges' Versatility 42:00 Looking To The '19 Draft 51:00 Is '19 FA The Answer?56:35 Seven Seconds or Less: Weird Edition
Max and David are joined by Sam Vecenie of The Athletic to continue their Position Pod Series. The trio discuss the biggest question surrounding the center position: What does Deandre Ayton's future look like in the NBA? There is perhaps no one more qualified (or positive) to talk about Ayton's past and present in order to look into his future in a Phoenix Suns uniform. Plus, the guys react to recent schedule news in rapid-fire fashion, David tells a story about Suns centers of the past, and it's David's turn to put Max and Sam on the spot with a draft-themed Seven Seconds Or Less segment. -- 5:20 Rapid Fire News (Schedule + Ayton Matchups)8:15 Did You Know? Center Edition13:35 Ayton's Past22:00 Ayton's Rookie Season32:25 Looking Into The Future39:45 Building A Contender Around #2250:10 Seven Seconds or Less: Draft Edition
Max and David kick off their Position Pod Series by debating the biggest question surrounding the small forward position: Who should start? Does TJ Warren's experience qualify him for the role? Or should it be Josh Jackson's upside? What about Mikal Bridges' shooting and defensive versatility? Plus, Max and David react to recent news in rapid-fire fashion, David tells a story about Suns small forwards of the past, and Max challenges David with a fun small-forward-themed Seven Seconds or Less segment. -- 2:07 Rapid Fire News (Canaan, Preseason, Harrison, Booker, LeBron)6:30 Did You Know? Small Forward Edition10:52 The Small Forward Debate Begins!12:00 TJ Warren23:17 What about Mikal?31:30 Does It Matter Who Starts?38:30 We're Really Lucky To Have Igor!42:50 Seven Seconds or Less: Small Forward Skills
Back on their own, Max and David continue gazing into the future by performing a mock (re)draft of the last four NBA drafts combined (yes, they are insane.) They also cover rapid-fire Suns news, David dedicates "Did You Know" to Jared Dudley, and Max answers three tough 7SOL questions about the Suns' recent drafts. 2:00 - Rapid-Fire Suns News6:50 - "Did You Know"12:00 - The Great Mock (Re)Draft14:15 - The Top 10 19:55 - Devin Booker24:50 - Deandre Ayton33:00 - Picks 11-20 48:10 - Picks 21-3058:00 - 7SOL
Max & David are joined by a special guest, Cole Zwicker of The Stepien, to assess the Suns' place in the present and future of the NBA. First, the guys discuss the recent Suns trades and the Kawhi/DeRozan deal. Then, after David runs through the usual "Did You Know" segment, they turn to an evaluation of how the Suns stack up in the present and future landscape of the league. Max finishes it off with three extra difficult 7SOL questions for Cole and David. 2:00 - The Dudley/Holmes trades.6:10 - Cole's opinion on Davon Reed.7:40 - Kawhi traded for DeRozan. 14:05 - David does "Did You Know?"17:45 - Way Too Early Playoff Predictions 19:30 - The Contenders Tier27:30 - The Solid Playoffs Tier32:05 - The Fringe Playoffs Tier36:00 - The No Chance For Playoffs Tier 38:40 - The Suns Competition In The Future. 57:40 - Talking Suns Prospects1:04:13 - 7SOL on the Future.
Max & David are joined by a special guest for the first time on the 7SOL Podcast. Kellan Olson joins the guys, to break down what we saw at Vegas Summer League. The guys discuss every Suns roster player, while David tests out both Max & Kellan with the usual "Did You Know" segment plus two 7SOL quizzes. 2:15 - Did You Know with a SL flavour. 7:00 - A game of Ayton Over/Under12:40 - Impromptu 7SOL Vegas Edition 23:05 - Deandre Ayton39:20 - Dragan Bender51:15 - Mikal Bridges54:10 - Josh Jackson1:01:05 - Elie Okobo1:04:40 - Shaq Harrison/Davon Reed 1:08:10 - George King 1:09:30 - 7SOL on the Suns roster.
Max and David react to free agency! They start with the Suns, including the Booker extension, Ariza signing, and PG search. Then they move onto the NBA landscape, analyzing the moves made by the Warriors, Lakers, and Thunder. They finish with a few random thoughts on free agent signings (good and bad) and a Summer League-themed Seven Seconds or Less Segment.
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