Offense wins games. Defense wins championships. The axiom, like most general rules in life, rings true. The only thing more impressive than putting the ball into the basket in spectacular fashion is stopping an elite athlete from putting the ball into the basket in spectacular fashion. Defensive players are the specialist’s specialist. They study tendencies. Traits. Behaviors. Memorize opponent’s playbooks. They overview performances to a tee to devise a strategic counter-attack. Whether they’re picking a player up at the baseline for 94 feet, or establishing physical dominance at the rim, the defensive standouts throughout NBA history are some of the most unique athletes known to man — wired differently than most.

Today we have the HONOR of speaking with a player from the grueling 80’s era who hustled his way into the Hall of Fame by being excellent at his defensive craft, and served as the paradigm of guards winning the Defensive Player of the Year Award throughout that decade, Michael Cooper!! You do not want to miss the gems Coach Coop imparts from his playing days, and the insights from his 2025 Big3 Championship winning team. This episode is a real Westside Connection - tune in!

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Seth and Tray discuss the big men that shaped the NBA during the 90's, from Hakeem Olajuwon and Patrick Ewing to David Robinson and Shaquille O'Neal. They rank the Top-5 Centers of the time, and describe why Vlade Divac was "born in the wrong era." Seth talks about his family connection to Alonzo Mourning and how he memorized 90's players free throw routines, plus Tray remembers the incredible swag of the Dikembe Mutombo finger wag and why it changed the rules in the league.

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There is a fraternity within the NBA fraternity comprised of a particular breed of relentless, scrappy individuals who have made a way out of seemingly no way. These men are the Swiss Army Knives of the league, readily adaptable by any means necessary to contribute to their ball club however needed. This is a unique club that our very own host, Seth Curry, is a proud member of— a distinction he touts as a badge of honor rather than a marker of shame. This elite club is the Mud Boyz, more commonly known as undrafted players in the league. They started from the bottom and are STILL here! Today, we sit with special guest C.J. Watson to discuss the most notable players who went undrafted throughout the 2000’s. You won’t want to miss this discussion!

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Today we’re showing love to the Big Dawgs who played in one of the last truly physical eras of the NBA. These giants had imposing physiques and were not afraid to turn their backs to the basket to overpower and demoralize opponents. Sure, they could shoot too and had range, but this elite list that we’re discussing today made their hay doing the dirty work and sending an overt message to whomever they faced: YOU CANNOT STOP ME. Tune in to find out which power forwards we think did it best.

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The 2000’s is marked with so many trendsetting players that impacted not only their franchises, but the league as a whole. Whether we’re talking international giants, college standouts, high-flying League Pass acrobats, the youngest eventual MVP, or the kid from Akron, we can say without a doubt that these players lived up to the hype! Tune in to listen to us debate which players made our Top 5.

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What does it mean to have a “handle” on a situation? It means you’re in absolute and steady control, despite any pressure that is applied. It means you understand what is required to advance, and you’re effective enough to convert on your progress. It means you have flow. Today, we’re gonna unpack the improvisational brilliance of maestros who played the blue notes of the scales. We’re excited to have a guest who has been flowin’ since the Mix Tape Era: Austin Rivers himself. Tap in to find out who indeed had the Greatest Handles of the 2010’s.

Special thanks to Scott Rochelle and the NBRPA

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When we think of finishing in the paint, our minds usually travel to high flying dunks. However, a crafty layup finish that defies gravity and the laws of physics equally can take our breaths away. Today, we salute the fearless players who were able to enthrall crowds and confuse defenders with their inventive footwork, incredible wingspans, unorthodox timing, and improvised creativity. Tune in to find out who were the best at finishing at the rim during an era still littered with big men stationed in the paint.

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Alright folks, we’re back discussing the greatest sixth men of their era. Except this time, we’re focusing on the 2010’s- a time filled with high flyers, volume shooters, and selfless players who could simply do it all on the floor. The 2010’s notably heralded perennial sixth men who possessed unique styles of play and the ability to fill in the gaps by exploiting the rhythm of the game. There were also dark horse hustlers who made impacts in their own special ways that could not be emulated. Tune in as we speak with sixth man and world champion Damion Lee as he discusses his approach to the game as a proud member of the “Bench Mob!”

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