Holy Backboard

Summer of Scoot

April 17, 2024 22:40 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

Dustin and I have our end-of-the-season podcast Reacted to the Blazers exit interviews The disconnect between coaching and Basketball ops We talk about the development of Scoot Henderson The future of Kris Murray, Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Malcolm Brogdon Getting more spacing around Scoot and Shae HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage

2024 Mock Draft 2.0

April 11, 2024 20:30 - 44 minutes - 36.3 MB

Dustin and I do our second lottery mock of the 2024 draft cycle. Who was the high riser Biggest fallers Bigs dominating the lottery with four players drafted How do you feel about the Blazers two draft picks? HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage

Complementary Pieces: Yves Missi

April 05, 2024 23:12 - 27 minutes - 15.2 MB

I am talking about the defensive playmaker from Baylor, Yves Missi. His offensive skills, screen setting, finishing, and offensive rebounding Defensive playmaking, scheme versatility Fit with the Blazers Comps Thank you, Oddshopper, for supporting this podcast, https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=dasage, to get the best information for your sports betting

Monday After the Madness Part 2

April 01, 2024 20:59 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Dustin and I talk about the last weekend of March Madness. We talk about Dalton Knecht and his multifaceted performances this weekend Zach Eddy, how dominant he was, and how long he played. We disagreed on the quality of the prospect he is but agree he's fantastic in a college setting. Donovan Clingan and how he plays in short bursts Jared McCain and his shooting abilities Tyler Kolek and if he is athletic enough to be an NBA player PJ Hall and Clemeson's success HB Merch:...

Complementary Pieces Jared McCain

March 29, 2024 06:30 - 22 minutes - 12 MB

I talk about the Duke sharpshooter Jared McCain. His versatile way of shooting and scoring Jared's strength and feel for the games handling defensive pressure making reads Fit with the Blazers Comps

Rip City’s Fab Five

March 27, 2024 20:58 - 1 hour - 43.9 MB

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers. Being patient with the entire young group but Scoot especially Will the Vets play another game this season? Our young wings need to develop. Predicted games from next week's slate of games Gambling in sports and doing it responsibly here at https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=dasage HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes2

Monday After The Madness Part 1

March 25, 2024 22:22 - 41 minutes - 24.5 MB

Dustin and I talk about the Draft-eligible players who played during the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Big men who dominated the competition Older prospects getting disrespected Guards and wings, we have questions about HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage

Future Friday Dalton Knecht

March 21, 2024 19:17 - 42 minutes - 26.1 MB

In this episode of Future Friday, we talk about the three-level scorer from Tennesse Dalton Knecht. His impressive shooting What his role will be when he scales down for the NBA with other players with gravity The context surrounding the Volunteers and why he might not have a great tournament His fit with Portland Player comps Tourney talk HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play....

Complementary Pieces: Dillon Jones

March 20, 2024 05:37 - 24 minutes - 13 MB

I talk about the Weber State Star initiator, Dillon Jones. How he uses his dribble creation to get into the paint to score or set up others Finishing well at the basket while not being a great verticle athlete Awesome rebounding Skills he needs to improve on Comps Potential fit with the Portland Trail Blazers

Who’s In, Who’s Out?

March 18, 2024 22:03 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Dustin and I talk about the Blazers in the last few weeks Dalano Banton impressive play Scoot Henderson getting put in positions to fail Anfernee Simons confusing play Deandre Ayton being a stud post Allstar break HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasag

Missing Meaningful Basketball

March 06, 2024 23:38 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers Anfernee Simons Is the production that are replacement guards sustainable Our second-rounders prove themselves over and over predicted games from this week's slate of game HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage

Complementary Pieces: Tristan Da Silva

March 04, 2024 07:10 - 19 minutes - 10.8 MB

This episode of Complementary Pieces highlights Colorado's do-it-all-four Tristan da Silva. His NCAA Journey Offense Defense Improvements to his game Potential fit on the Trail Blazers Player Comps Thank you to Oddshopper for sponsoring this Podcast. Use this code to get positive EV bets https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=dasage

Ayton Excels But Blazers Can’t Break Through

March 01, 2024 01:44 - 39 minutes - 28.1 MB

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers. Anfernee Simons' future role on a team Deandre Ayton excellent play post All-star Play DRAFT TALK Preditced the next week of Blazers basketball HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage

Future Friday: Cody Williams

February 29, 2024 00:42 - 35 minutes - 20.8 MB

Dustin and I talked about the Colorado Buffalo Cody Williams. Cody is an excellent off-ball guard with potential on ball upside What he has to do offensively to unlock his potential Defense is moldable and all issues are fixable Player Comps

Buying Stock in Jerami Grant Long-Term

February 21, 2024 23:15 - 1 hour - 48.5 MB

Dustin and I talk about the last few weeks of Blazers basketball We break down the last ten minutes of the game vs Detroit The things we need to see from Scoot and Anfernee for the rest of the year Anfernee needing to learn to play off-ball Jerami Grant's Long-Term prospects as the full-time Small Forward DRAFT TALK Predicted games from the next slate of games

Complementary Pieces: Devin Carter

February 14, 2024 22:35 - 19 minutes - 11.1 MB

I talk about the Providence Friars Devin Carter for the second episode of Complementary Pieces. I talk about his NCAA Journey The context surrounding him taking that next step His potential fit with the Portland Trail Blazers Him being a great culture guy wherever he goes His Player comps

Future Friday: Ja'Kobe Walter

February 11, 2024 23:35 - 36 minutes - 21.5 MB

Dustin and I talk about the Baylor Bear Ja'Kobe Walter. We talk about his elite and versatile shooting ability. The work he would have to put in to be a starting level shooting guard His defense and the context around it The teams he fits well on His NBA team scheming around his skill set Player Comps HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage

Three’s Company in the Blazer Backcourt

February 07, 2024 22:35 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MB

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Trail Blazers Scoot Henderson's fantastic week The viability of a Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, and Malcolm Brogdon three-guard lineup The coaching not being creative enough Predicted the two few games of Blazers Basketball HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Complementary Pieces: PJ Hall

February 02, 2024 23:16 - 24 minutes - 14.7 MB

I did my first solo draft content podcast on the Clemson Forward/Center PJ Hall I talk about PJ's college journey How we scale him down to play in the NBA His shooting, Screen setting and playmaking his Fundamental defense and his Player Comps Thank you for listening

Deandre Dominates in Increased Role

January 31, 2024 21:33 - 51 minutes - 37.2 MB

Dustin and I talk about the last week of Blazers basketball Deandre Ayton getting involved in the offense and shining in a more significant role How do we envision Anfernee Simons's role on the Blazers when there is better context surrounding the team? Which players are untouchable Damian Lillard returns to Portland. We predicted the games for this week's slate of games. HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 ...

Future Friday: Nikola Topić

January 25, 2024 21:42 - 33 minutes - 19.6 MB

Dustin and I talk about Nikola Topić, an elite playmaker and slasher with warts in other parts of his game. Can the NBA help him get more flexibility? Can he play off the ball? What his comps are How does he fit with the Blazers specifically? Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Topsy-Turvy Trail Blazers

January 23, 2024 00:48 - 50 minutes - 36.2 MB

Dustin and I talk about the Blazers road trip, the score differential in the games from the last few weeks Coaching staff not putting players in positions to succeed What to do with DeAndre Ayton? Trade targets Predicted games for next week's slate of games Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Buy your HB merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me/

Future Friday Alexandre Sarr

January 19, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 21.4 MB

Dustin and I do our first Future Friday of the draft cycle and talk about NBL Center Alexandre Sarr. As a prospect, Sarr gives you defensive versatility that is incredibly hard to find, and mixed with a developing three-point shot, it makes him the number one prospect on most boards. We talk about his fit with the current core of players, finding players that fit around Sarr. We give out our player comps on Alexandre Sarr. Thank you for listening. HB Merch: https://holy-backboa...

Portland’s Problems in the Paint

January 10, 2024 23:56 - 47 minutes - 33.8 MB

Dustin and I talk about the lack of a paint presence. The Blazers relying too heavily on Anfernee Simons having a ceiling performance to be competitive Shaedon Sharpe is not getting enough playing time and lack of usage when in. Made our predictions for this week's slate of games. Draft coverage is coming soon Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Scootin’ into the New Year

January 03, 2024 00:07 - 51 minutes - 36.3 MB

Dustin and I talk about the last few weeks of Blazers Basketball. Blazers having one quarter every game where things fall apart Not rebounding Scoot's improvement Needing to get healthy to make decisions What players would we protect if the NBA had an expansion draft? Predicted games from this slate of games HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

All I Want For Christmas is a New Head Coach

December 21, 2023 00:44 - 55 minutes - 38 MB

Dustin and I talk about how the Blazers have played the last week How important Scoot is for all Portland Trail Blazers and their ability to reach their highest potential Billups and the coaching staff not putting the players in positions to succeed. We predicted games for this slate of games for the Portland Trail Blazers Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Buy your HB merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me/

Ant’s Return Shows Promising Results

December 11, 2023 23:10 - 58 minutes - 36 MB

Dustin and I talked about Anfernee Simons and his wonderful play this week. He's defending at a high level and driving to the basket at an elite frequency. Shaedon Sharpe is playing exceptionally well. The young players are stepping up with the injuries on the roster. Buy our merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me/ Follow the show: Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Defining Roles in December

December 05, 2023 02:56 - 59 minutes - 35 MB

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers! Shaedon Sharpe's fantastic week! Malcolm Brogdon's mentorship with Shaedon and Scoot Deandre Ayton's role this week Our opinions on the in-season Tournament Predicted games from this week's slate of game Buy HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me/products Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Guard’s Return Brings Stability to Blazers

November 29, 2023 03:28 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

Dustin and I talked about the past week of Blazers Basketball. The offense is much easier with two decision-makers at the guard positions. Jabari Walker improvement Scoots shooting prep Utilizing the Blazers player minutes so they can be more effective Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Reinforcements Needed in Rip City

November 21, 2023 18:44 - 1 hour - 32.3 MB

Episode 360!!! Dustin and I talk about why our offense has been awful. when we get our injured players back, the offense will get so much better guards not making the reads to give us easy baskets Predicted games for slate of games a quickly talked about Nikola Topić Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Struggling to Find Offensive Spark

November 15, 2023 02:08 - 59 minutes - 39.8 MB

Dustin and I discuss our favorite Thanksgiving desserts. Watching the Blazers struggle Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant pairing Getting Deandre Ayton more involved defensively More Kris Murray playing time Predicted the next week of games Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Injury Bug Bites Blazers

November 08, 2023 03:55 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

Dustin and I talked about the last week of Blazers basketball The effect injuries have on the team Shaedon's incredible play Players not playing in roles for their skill set Predicted games for the following slate of games Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22. Buy our merch https://holy-backboard.printify.me/products

Shaedon Shines, Deandre Dominates the Boards

November 01, 2023 22:51 - 51 minutes - 42 MB

Dustin and I talked about the last week of Blazers basketball! Spacing the court properly What happens when Anfernee returns to the lineup Favorite League Pass Teams We talked about the following slate of games for the Portland Trail Blazers. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.

New Crew in Rip City Requires Patience

October 25, 2023 00:52 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

Dustin and I discussed the Blazers to start the 2023-2024 Season. The two different thought processes the head coach and general management have. Building around Scoot and Shaedon Anfernee Simon's roles this season Predicted this week's slate of games Who are you watching the most on the court on offense and defense? Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.

2023-24 Western Conference Predictions

October 13, 2023 20:17 - 1 hour - 63.9 MB

Dustin and I talked about Malcolm Brogdon's role on the team, and Robert Williams III being too good for the role the Blazers have for him, then we did our Western Conference Predictions Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

A Quick Holiday Lands Portland More Picks, Reloads the East

October 02, 2023 06:03 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

Dustin and I talked about the Jrue Holiday trade to Boston for Robert Williams III, Malcolm Brogdon, and picks. We talk about the potential fit with Robert and Deandre Ayton, having a depth of big men, Malcolm Brogdon's fit and which players he helps the most, and more excitement about the next season.

Rip City Reset, Deals Dame to Milwaukee

September 28, 2023 05:30 - 49 minutes - 27.3 MB

The Boys are back and we discussed the Damian Lillard trade. We give our thoughts on the return, how Deandre Ayton will fit with Scoot and Shaedon, and potential Jrue landing spots.

Summer Q&A with Rip Village

August 05, 2023 23:32 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Sam (@RipVillage) joins us on the podcast! The three of us talk about potential Damian Lillard trades, Jusuf Nurkic's future with the Blazers, Anfernee Simons' role on the team, who will be the leader of the Trail Blazers in terms of leadership and our opinions on Joe Cronin. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22. Listen to Sam's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lickety-brindle-up-the-podcast/id1689238442.

First Impressions From Our Summer Blazers

July 14, 2023 23:13 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Dustin and I talk about the young Blazers in the summer league.

Rip City Rebuild

July 02, 2023 07:02 - 45 minutes - 32.9 MB

Dustin and I talk about the first two days of free agency, Jerami Grant resigning, cutting Trendon Watford in anticipation of getting an influx of players in a Damian Lillard trade, what we value most in a Damian Lillard trade, what we would do as the Gm for this season. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

2023 Draft Recap

June 23, 2023 23:03 - 1 hour - 42 MB

Dustin and I do our 2023 Draft recap, The fits of the new players on the team, how we are building for the future, and the forward player we would want to pair with Scoot and Shaedon.

Future Friday: Full 2023 Mock Draft

June 20, 2023 20:55 - 1 hour - 44.9 MB

Dustin and I did our first-round mock draft for the 2023 draft class! Thank you for giving the Future Friday series a chance! Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Future Friday: Big Board 2.0

June 17, 2023 21:25 - 42 minutes - 25.6 MB

Our opinions on prospects change throughout the draft cycle, so Dustin and I reveal our final top ten prospects and rankings. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Future Friday: Scoot Henderson

June 17, 2023 20:29 - 28 minutes - 17.3 MB

Dustin and I talk about the best point guard prospect we've seen in a very long time, Scoot Henerdon, his strengths, weaknesses, the difficulties of watching G League games vs. NCAA games, and his player comps. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Predictions & Prospects

June 14, 2023 22:39 - 1 hour - 52.1 MB

We talked about the possibilities that could come if Zion were to join the Trail Blazers, as well as the potential for him to be used in trades by the Pelicans. the importance of making the right decisions during the draft process, and we discussed finding hidden gems in the draft

Draft Day Trade Scenarios

June 08, 2023 00:01 - 51 minutes - 30.3 MB

Dustin and I talk about potential trades the Blazers could make to improve the team, now and in the future. How much we value the third overall pick, my change on my personal big board and Damian Lillard. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

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