The Playgrounder

On this episode, Matt (@MattEsposito_) and Zach (@ZachWilsonNBA) talk about ways which they can switch up and fix all star weekend, to make it more entertaining. Then they go through the all star rosters, and project how the remainder of some of the players' careers will play out.

Rob Shaw (@ShawsLawPodcast) joins Zach (@ZachWilsonNBA) to discuss the Lloyd Pierce firing, the New York Knicks, and more. Then Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) of Bleacher Report joins the pod to discuss the current outlook of the West, and how he expects it to play out to end the season.

Matt (@MattEsposito_) and Zach (@ZachWilsonNBA) start by talking about a couple bigs who could be in different uniforms soon, in Kristaps Porzingis and Demarcus Cousins. They then talk about Top Shot, and why they're skeptical. They end the show by discussing some contenders in the league, including Philadelphia and Utah, and if they think they're real or not.

The boys start the show off by discussing the Jalen Johnson situation, and some of the snubs they left off their all star teams. Imman (@_nopename) then joins the show to discuss the Raptors' season, a potential Andre Drummond trade, and if they should be buyers or sellers at the deadline.

Zach (@ZachWilsonNBA) and Matt (@MattEsposito_) discuss the Derrick Rose trade, their thoughts on if the all star game should be played this year, and make their all star selections for the season.

Matt (@MattEsposito_) and Zach (@ZachWilsonNBA) discuss the LeBron vs Fan beef, rank their top 10 centers in the NBA, and finish with a couple rounds of Scary Hour.

On this episode, the boys discuss the rise of the Cleveland Cavaliers, early-season MVP, and ranking seven of the league's top young guards.

Zach (@ZachWilsonNBA) and Matt (@MattEsposito_) kick off the show by discussing the new Nets, Kevin Porter Jr. and Miami's rough start (0:14). Tariq Sbiet (@Tariq_NPH) of North Pole Hoops joins the show to discuss the rise of Canada basketball, and its recruiting, team Canada, Canadian NBA players, and some Canadian high schoolers to watch out for (25:47).

Matt and Zach discuss the crazy 4-way James Harden deal from the perspective of each team, if each team won or lost the trade, and how it structures the layout of the East.

Zach (@ZachWilsonNBA) begins with his rant about the Toronto Raptors and their struggling season, he and Matt (@MattEsposito_) then discuss Kyrie Irving and his absence, and CJ McCollum's amazing season thus far. To finish the show, Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) of the San Francisco Chronicle joins to give insight, and talk about the Golden State Warriors.