BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast
414 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★ - 218 ratingsJoin Coach Nick, the brains behind some of the best video analysis of the NBA, as he welcomes guests from all facets of basketball for in depth discussions on everything from how your favorite team is running their offense, to the latest trade rumors, to cutting edge training techniques, and new fundamentals of basketball being developed daily.
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Who Are The Lakers? Are The Bucks Concerned?
April 09, 2024 14:54 - 43 minutesCoach Nick and Combo discuss the latest in the NBA including where the Lakers might end up for the playoffs and their chances of advancing. They get into a deep discussion on the Bucks mediocrity since Doc took over the team and answer a host of questions from the live audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kyrie's Insane Game Winner!
March 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hourCoach Nick and Combo discuss the incredible ending to the Dallas Mavericks Denver Nuggets game in which Kyrie Irving hits a left handed 20 foot runner with Nikola Jokic in his face. They then discuss the difference in the way the referees are calling games since the all star break, before discussing who are the top coaches in the NBA. Take the first step to visibly thicker, healthier hair. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription a...
Will An NBA Player Ever Score 100 Points In A Game?
January 31, 2024 16:55 - 52 minutesCoach Nick and Combo discuss the latest events in the NBA including the Lakers disfunction, whether the Warriors are good enough to go deep in the playoffs, and if a player will ever score 100 points in a game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OG To Knicks, Lakers/Clippers, Trade Rumors and MORE NBA!
January 09, 2024 01:58 - 1 hourJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they chop it up on the NBA and answer your questions. You In? Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit CoachPaint: https://bit.ly/coach-paint-nick-hause... SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR MORE: http://bit.ly/BBallSub MUSIC: Fighting For Freedom by Anno Domini Join our YT Membership for TONS of extra content: https://bit.ly/3rmJwUB ABOUT BBALLBREAKDOWN BBallBreakdown is devoted...
Discussing Lakers, Clippers, And More
December 05, 2023 17:39 - 47 minutesJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the latest in the NBA. Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit CoachPaint: https://bit.ly/coach-paint-nick-hause... SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR MORE: http://bit.ly/BBallSub MUSIC: Fighting For Freedom by Anno Domini Join our YT Membership for TONS of extra content: https://bit.ly/3rmJwUB ABOUT BBALLBREAKDOWN BBallBreakdown is devoted to deep-dive analysis of ...
Lakers vs Rockets Recap: LeBron On Fire
November 20, 2023 23:45 - 48 minutesJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the Lakers Rockets game last night, plus all the other good stuff from the NBA the past week. Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit CoachPaint: https://bit.ly/coach-paint-nick-hause... SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR MORE: http://bit.ly/BBallSub MUSIC: Fighting For Freedom by Anno Domini Join our YT Membership for TONS of extra content: https://bit.ly/3rmJwUB A...
The NBA In Season Tournament 1st Week
November 10, 2023 18:24 - 1 hourJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the first week of the brand new in season tournament the NBA has implemented to spice up the regular season. Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit CoachPaint: https://bit.ly/coach-paint-nick-hause... SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR MORE: http://bit.ly/BBallSub MUSIC: Fighting For Freedom by Anno Domini Join our YT Membership for TONS of extra content: https://bi...
Harden Traded Emergency Show
November 01, 2023 00:54 - 54 minutesJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss this trade and what it means for both the Clippers and Sixers. Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit CoachPaint: https://bit.ly/coach-paint-nick-hause... SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR MORE: http://bit.ly/BBallSub MUSIC: Fighting For Freedom by Anno Domini Join our YT Membership for TONS of extra content: https://bit.ly/3rmJwUB ABOUT BBALLBREAKDOWN BBallBreakd...
Coach Nick & Combo Together At Last: Live From NY
October 20, 2023 15:03 - 1 hourCoach Nick is in NY in Combo’s studio to discuss the latest in the NBA. Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit CoachPaint: https://bit.ly/coach-paint-nick-hause... SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR MORE: http://bit.ly/BBallSub MUSIC: Fighting For Freedom by Anno Domini Join our YT Membership for TONS of extra content: https://bit.ly/3rmJwUB ABOUT BBALLBREAKDOWN BBallBreakdown is devoted to deep-dive analysis...
NBA Preseason Is HERE!
October 11, 2023 19:12 - 1 hourJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the latest developments in the 2023-24 NBA Season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dame TRADED To Bucks
September 29, 2023 23:31 - 53 minutesJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the blockbuster trade that sent a number of players to different teams, with Dame joining Giannis and Portland getting some really good players and Phoenix cleaning house. The BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast is Powered by PrizePicks! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Radical New Way To Shoot Free Throws??
September 19, 2023 17:44 - 50 minutesCoach Nick welcomes on the show Eric Fawcett, a team strategy and analytics consultant, to discuss a tweet of his that went viral spotlighting how there are professional players in the Korean Basketball League that are banking in their free throws at a high rate. Then, Tom Haberstroh joins to discuss in even more detail. Tom writes the substack The Finder as well as hosts a podcast on Meadowlark Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Steve Kerr Reveals Secrets To Steph Curry and Warriors Offense | Exclusive Interview
July 28, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutesCoach Nick welcomes on the show Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr to discuss how he created the offense that unlocked Steph Curry's greatness, plus key insights into his own shooting that led Kerr to be one of the best shooters of his generation. ABOUT BBALLBREAKDOWN BBallBreakdown is devoted to deep-dive analysis of NBA basketball gameplay. If you're a coach or a player, check out the MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP - filled with an ever growing library of on court demos designed to help you ...
NBA Shooting Show: Improving Your Jump Shot
July 20, 2023 18:12 - 1 hourTune into the latest episode of the BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast with Coach Nick and Combo, as they discuss the most important aspect to the modern game: distance shooting. If you want to improve your knowledge of shooting and your jump shot itself, this will be a must listen! The BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast is powered by: Factor Meals! Visit https://factormeals.com/BBALL50 to get 50% off your first box! Factor is America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with ready-to-eat meals ...
Victor Wembanyama Storms Summer League
July 14, 2023 17:49 - 57 minutesTune into the latest episode of the BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast with Coach Nick and Combo, as they unpack everything from Summer League and spotlight French phenom Victor Wembanyama. The the BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast is powered by FanDuel Sportsbook!: FanDuel Sportsbook is the exclusive wagering partner of the CLNS Media Network! Visit https://FanDuel.com/BOSTON to get up to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in bonus bets! Take your first swing at betting MLB on FanDuel and get TEN TIMES your first bet amount ...
Kristaps Porzingis To Celtics, Chris Paul To Warriors
June 24, 2023 19:06 - 1 hourJoin Coach Nick and Combo to discuss the latest trades in the NBA, including how Chris Paul will fit with Golden State and the state of the Celtics right now. Visit https://factormeals.com/BBALL50 to get 50% off your first box! Factor is America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit, can help you fuel up fast with ready-to-eat meals delivered straight to your door. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023 NBA Draft Preview: Victor, Scoot, and the Top Prospects
June 22, 2023 05:01 - 1 hourJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they spotlight top draft prospects such as Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson and more top prospects in the 2023 NBA Draft. Expect an insider's take full of deep analysis, expert insights, and compelling predictions. Don't miss this thrilling exploration of the NBA's future talent! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nuggets Beat Heat in 5 games to win first NBA Championship
June 14, 2023 18:53 - 1 hourThe Denver Nuggets are officially 2023 NBA Champions. Join Coach Nick and Combo as they break down this series and answer all your questions... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Can Braun Do For You? How The Nuggets Beat The Heat in Game 3
June 08, 2023 15:12 - 1 hourCoach Nick and Combo give their immediate reaction to Game 3, including how Christian Braun's effect on the game broke the score wide open. Is Jimmy Butler injured? Can the Heat find what works so well in their offense again? Or has the tide turned in favor of Nikola Jokic's dominance? Check out Factor at factormeals.com/bball50 and save 50% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have The Celtics Solved The Heat?
May 26, 2023 19:24 - 1 hourCoach Nick is joined by Combo and fellow coach Ben Guest to discuss the blowout win that may have gotten the Celtics so thoroughly back in this series, they may become the first team ever to come back from a 3-0 deficit to win in 7. Thanks to Factor: Use code BBALLBREAKDOWN50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at https://bit.ly/3BFEtVB! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nuggets End LeBron's and Lakers Season In Sweep
May 23, 2023 06:29 - 58 minutesJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss this incredible game, with LeBron James getting the final shot but Nikola Jokic advancing to the NBA Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Heat At Celtics Game 1 Post Game Show
May 18, 2023 16:08 - 55 minutesJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the Jimmy Butler MVP Experience as the Heat take Game 1 in Boston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lakers At Nuggets Game 1 Post Game Show
May 17, 2023 15:17 - 51 minutesJoin Coach Nick and Combo as they discuss the game and break it down in details you might have missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Curry's Late Game Mistake Almost Cost The Warriors Game 4
April 24, 2023 19:33 - 53 minutesCoach Nick and Combo discuss the latest in the first round of the NBA Playoffs including what the Lakers have been doing to the Grizzlies, whether the Knicks have too much for the Cavs, and how the ending of the Warriors was simply not acceptable for such a veteran team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who's Getting 80 Points In The NBA?
January 06, 2023 18:11 - 54 minutesCoach Nick and Andrew "Combo" Salop discuss Donovan Mitchell's 71 points and how it was enabled by a blown call at the end of regulation. They also dive into the strategy of fouling when up by 3 at the end of games, before figuring out who the best bet is to get an 80 piece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Donovan Mitchell Go To The Knicks? Why KD Stayed With The Nets
August 31, 2022 21:23 - 59 minutesCoach Nick and Andrew "Combo" Salop break down the latest news in the NBA as well as take questions live from the audience. How can the Knicks get a deal for Mitchell? Why we deserve to see Durant, Irving, and Simmons on the floor together, plus LOTS more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Jaylen Brown Pissed At The Celtics?
July 29, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourCoach Nick and Combo discuss the rumors of a trade between the Celtics and Nets involving Kevin Durant and Jaylen Brown. They welcome Jared Weiss, NBA Writer for The Athletic, for even more insider info. Thx to Calm! For a limited time, get a 40% discount on a Calm Premium Subscription at http://calm.com/bball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are Russell Westbrook's Days Numbered In The NBA?
July 24, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutesCoach Nick welcomes Lakers beat writer for The Athletic Jovan Buha to discuss the latest in the saga that surrounds Russell Westbrook and whether Rob Pelinka wants to trade him. They discuss possible destinations and how the Lakers would look with different pieces around an aging LeBron James. Thx to Calm! For a limited time, get a 40% discount on a Calm Premium Subscription at http://calm.com/bball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Draft Recap
June 24, 2022 17:45 - 40 minutesCoach Nick and Combo discuss the top 5 picks of the draft, plus a few other players who were picked later and how they'll all fit into their respective teams. Thx to Calm! For a limited time, get a 40% discount on a Calm Premium Subscription at http://calm.com/bball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Finals Game 1 Breakdown
June 04, 2022 14:35 - 56 minutesCoach Nick and Combo broke down what happened on the court that led the Warriors to build a couple of big leads, and the Celtics to keep coming back until they won going away. You must try Trade Coffee! Ggo to https://drinktrade.com/bball for $30 off your first bag plus free delivery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Conference Finals Discussion
May 19, 2022 18:51 - 54 minutesCoach Nick and Combo have a great discussion on the final 2 series left and take callers' questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Luka Targeted By CP3, DeAndre Jordan Slander and NBA Playoffs
May 06, 2022 22:15 - 1 hourCoach Nick and Combo chopped it up about how the Suns might have found a new way to roast the Mavericks defense, why DeAndre Jordan wasn't as bad in Game 1 as people think, plus a host of other questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Secret To Leadership In Coaching With former NBA Assistant Phil Weber
April 22, 2022 22:28 - 35 minutesCoach Nick welcomes on the show former NBA assistant coach Phil Weber to discuss his new book titled: "How Do You Make Them Thirsty? A Roadmap For Developing The Potential In Others" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Celtics Incredible Finish, Warriors Death Star Lineup
April 20, 2022 16:13 - 49 minutesCoach Nick welcomes on the show Eric Pincus, resident expert on all things NBA Salary Cap and writer for Bleacher Report, to discuss a cool way to get your foot in the door with NBA teams. Plus, Combo joins to discuss all the first round matchups. Sign up for Trade Coffee and save $20 off your first bag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony Davis Is Back! NBA LIVE SHOW
January 26, 2022 18:41 - 58 minutesCoach Nick and Andrew "Combo" Solop discuss the return of AD to the Lakers, trade deadline, Grayson Allen's flagrant foul, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Memphis A Contender, Ben Simmons Trade, Lakers Woes And More
January 13, 2022 22:06 - 1 hourJoin Coach Nick and Andrew "Combo" Solis as they discuss what happened in the meeting between the Sixers front office and the Ben Simmons camp, plus whether or not there's a deal for the Grizzlies to upgrade their status, and can Russell Westbrook figure it out alongside LeBron and the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why The Old Model Of Coaching Needs To Die
December 13, 2021 17:48 - 1 hourCoach Nick welcomes on the show Ben Guest, author of "Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball," who recounts his journey seeing the ineffectiveness of traditional coaching techniques and rapidly evolving into a more modern approach that yielded infinitely better results for both him and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Warriors Vs Suns and How The Cavs Are Winning
December 02, 2021 19:48 - 1 hourCoach Nick welcomes on the show Andrew "Combo" Salop to discuss the Warriors vs Suns, Knicks vs Nets, and then how the Cavaliers are surprising people with a ROY candidate and 3 seven footers in their lineup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Opening Night LIVE Show
October 20, 2021 19:42 - 1 hourIt's a new season! Coach Nick hosted his live show on YouTube immediately after the game, offering up real time analysis of everything that went on during the Bucks Nets game, and then the Lakers Warriors thriller in the night cap. Is Russell Westbrook going to play better? Does Giannis with a jump shot mean he'll be the GOAT? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Ben Simmons Problem
September 06, 2021 17:47 - 1 hourCoach Nick dissects all the issues of why Ben Simmons want out of Philadelphia so badly. As part of his bi-weekly Green Room show, callers weigh in as well in a great conversation over the true value of this very unique player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LaMelo, LeBron, And Luke Plus More NBA Discussion
August 29, 2021 17:59 - 1 hourCoach Nick hosts his bi-weekly Green Room show, welcoming guests to chop it up on everything going on in the NBA. He discusses LaMelo Ball's trajectory, LeBron's legacy, what the Kings are doing, and lots more in this free flowing conversation. You In? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deandre Ayton Was The MVP Of Finals Game 1
July 07, 2021 16:40 - 1 hourJoin Coach Nick as he hosted a live post game show immediately after Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Suns and the Bucks. He goes through the triumphant return of Giannis and how he looked on his injured knee, plus discusses the impact Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul had on the court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How To Stop Steph Curry
May 09, 2021 17:32 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBAs part of his live show on the app Locker Room, Coach Nick breaks down the ways Steph Curry gets open and what defenses can do to stop it. He also goes in-depth with guests to discuss the play in tournaments for both conferences.
Vucevic To The Bulls, Aldridge To Nets, And Rant About College Coaching
March 28, 2021 17:54 - 1 hourCoach Nick hosts his bi-weekly show on Locker Room, where you can join LIVE at 9AM PST on Sundays and 11AM PST on Wednesdays to discuss the latest around the NBA. In this episode, he discusses how Nikola Vucevic fits in with the Bulls, as well as how Andre Drummond helps his next team and how LaMarcus Aldridge will fare in Brooklyn. Plus, he offers his thoughts on the coaching methods employed this season's Last Chance U. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pelicans Choke, Warriors Frustration
March 17, 2021 19:19 - 1 hourJoin Coach Nick as he hosts his Locker Room show live every Wednesday at 11AM PST - he breaks down the Pelicans melt down from last night, welcomes Sam Esfendiari to discuss the Warriors, and goes through a ton of questions on the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What The Buck Is Wrong With Milwaukee
February 21, 2021 18:39 - 1 hourCoach Nick discusses all the things that have led to the Bucks having their worst record in 3 seasons. This is part of his live show on the Locker Room app, where you can call in and discuss the NBA directly -every Sunday at 9AM PST, and Wednesday at 11AM PST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We Need To Talk About LaMelo Ball
February 15, 2021 17:35 - 1 hourCoach Nick gets into a discussion about the rise of LaMelo Ball and how his father might have caused a negative backlash against his kids initially, and how that's been unfair to LaMelo -who is starting and flourishing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are The Sixers For Real?
February 10, 2021 22:54 - 1 hourCoach Nick is BACK! Powered by his new live radio show over on the Locker Room app, he breaks down in detail what the Philadelphia 76ers have been doing to get to first place in the Eastern Conference and whether we can expect this to continue. Call in to the show every Wednesday at 11AM PST and Sunday at 9AM PST, and you can appear as a guest on the podcast. Locker Room. (for iOS): Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is LaMelo Ball For Real? Can The Hawks Fly Again?
January 12, 2021 18:15 - 1 hourCoach Nick's latest podcast breaks down LaMelo Ball's burgeoning game alongside Friend of the Breakdown Adam Stanco, and offers analysis on the Wizards issues as well as the beef between Trae Young and John Collins of the Hawks. This was recorded via the Locker Room app - a live show produced every Wednesday and Sunday at 11AM PST. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can The Suns Make The Jump? What's Up With The Jazz
January 06, 2021 23:37 - 1 hourJoin Coach Nick as he hosts his bi-weekly call in show on the Locker Room app. He discusses the issues he sees with the Utah Jazz, welcomes Bright Side of the Suns' Dave King on to get in depth with how they've improved so much, and also the career trajectory of Shai Gilgeous Alexander. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices