Pistons vs. Everybody
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratingsLazarus Jackson offers fans of the Detroit Pistons the podcast they've been waiting for - an NBA podcast that takes the Pistons seriously, and talks about them in the context of the league as a whole. For more podcasts, check out bluewirepods.com.
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Episodes
2021 NBA Draft Recap: Live Thoughts and Post-Draft Analysis
July 30, 2021 06:59 - 53 minutes - 61.8 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to the gentlemen of The Uncontested (@The_Uncontested) podcast, the Oklahoma City Thunder podcast on the Blue Wire podcast network, about the chaotic 2021 NBA Draft, Cade Cunnigham's game, and the Detroit Pistons' second-round selections. That, in turn, became a discussion about basketball chameleons, Troy Weaver's taste in centers, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander compares to Cade Cunningham, how relieved Laz is to escape this surprisingly chaotic draft with Ca...
Cade's Great: Breaking down Cade Cunningham with Sean Derenthal
July 01, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Sean Derenthal (@odetooden) about Cade Cunnigham's game and why he's the top prospect in the 2021 NBA Draft. That, in turn, became a discussion about position-less initiators, the value of posting up in 2021, what 20 minutes on YouTube gets you, Paul George, spending most of your time not defending the ball, what 60% of No.1 overall picks only do once, time warping your perception of prospects, LeBron James playing until he's 45, 75th percentile outcomes...
Cade's Great: Breaking down Cade Cunningham with Sean Derenthal
July 01, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutesLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Sean Derenthal (@odetooden) about Cade Cunnigham's game and why he's the top prospect in the 2021 NBA Draft. That, in turn, became a discussion about position-less initiators, the value of posting up in 2021, what 20 minutes on YouTube gets you, Paul George, spending most of your time not defending the ball, what 60% of No.1 overall picks only do once, time warping your perception of prospects, LeBron James playing until he's 45, 75th percentile outcomes...
CADE CUNNINGHAM GONNA BE A DETROIT PISTON
June 23, 2021 02:44 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBOn lottery night, the Detroit Pistons were rewarded for the effort and fight they put in every night last season with the #1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. In all likelihood, they will take Cade Cunningham, the star guard/forward out of Oklahoma State. THIS IS A BIG DEAL Y'ALL. DETROIT IS GONNA BE ON THE MAP. For more great Detroit Pistons content, follow Pistons vs Everybody host Lazarus Jackson on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Year of Weird: Wrapping up the 2020-21 Detroit Pistons season with Omari Sankofa
May 20, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 13.8 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) about what the end of the Pistons' season, and Troy Weaver's comments during his last press conference of the season. That, in turn, became a discussion about collecting centers, covering an NBA team during a global pandemic, what nickname we should give guys who play for the Motor City Cruise, being beloved in Memphis, Hamidou Diallo opening some eyes, the much-improved social media work of the Michigan State Spartans, ...
Primary Equity: 2021 NBA Draft Analysis with PD Web
May 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and PD Web (@abovethebreak3) talk about the Detroit Pistons' options at the top of the 2021 NBA Draft, and the progression of the Pistons' rookies from the 2020 NBA Draft. That, in turn, became a discussion about primary equity, Mick Foley, strength as a relative concept, styles making fights, three different Jalens, getting to 250, Detroit Bloodbath, the easiest problem to solve in the NBA, the square root of 144, Sharife Cooper, chaos agents, predictable strugg...
The Impending Killian Hayes Victory Lap: Talking the end-of-season standings and the NBA Lottery
April 22, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about Killian Hayes' improvement since his return, Isaiah Stewart's lack of limitations, and some NBA Draft talk. That led to some unstructured rambling about: Damian Lillard shooting with his abs Kai Jones dunking everything in sight Laz's Perfect Pistons Team; Killian Hayes, Evan Mobley, and three Saddiq Beys The lottery odds conversation we were having at the beginning of the year The new schedule for Pistons Vs. Everybody Killian Vs. L...
The Dog Days and Cade: End-of-season and NBA Draft Thoughts
April 08, 2021 06:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about the Killian Hayes - Hamidou Diallo backcourt, Jalen Suggs and Cade Cunningham as fits on the Pistons, and Detroit's options in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft. That, in turn, became a discussion about force multiplication, doing the math on getting to 25 points a night, the mirage of a guard with the last name "Mitchell" wearing 45 in Detroit, a rookie making Detroit Pistons history, not doing the reading, Frank Jackson doing more b...
Trade Deadline Duopoly: Talking Pacers-Pistons and the NBA trade deadline with Mark Schindler
March 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Mark Schindler (@MSchindlerNBA) about the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Indiana Pacers, and each team's plans at the trade deadline. That, in turn, became a discussion about Edmond Sumner's progression, how much dominating the G-League is worth, Batman: The Animated Series, Isaiah Stewart being ready to fire from downtown, Henry Ellenson, Jerami Grant maintaining production even as his efficiency falls, Josh Smith, The Process Sixers, Saben Lee's poise...
Mock Trade Time: Talking Killian Hayes' return and your fake trades from Twitter
March 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about the timeline for Killian Hayes' return and your fake trades prior to the NBA Trade Deadline on March 25th. That, in turn, became a discussion about playing at your own pace, a mulligan on Marvin Bagley, Terrance Ferguson's RIDICULOUS pre-draft combine YouTube highlights, why Sekou Doumbouya is worth too much to the Detroit Pistons and too little to anyone else, my theory about Troy Weaver and Zach LaVine-types, Jerami Grant not wanting to ...
Cade O'Clock: Talking Detroit Pistons' rookies and the 2021 NBA Draft with Rafael Barlowe
March 04, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 13.3 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) about the Detroit Pistons Core Four: Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart, Saddiq Bey, and Saben Lee. They also talked about the Top-5 prospects in the 2021 NBA Draft: Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Kuminga, and Jalen Green. Rafael recently took over the Locked on Draft podcast, Pistons fans should listen to him there. Also, Pistons fans will definitely want to check out Rafael's work on his YouTube channel, wh...
Point Guard Parade: Talking Saben Lee's takeover and Dennis Smith Jr settling in
February 25, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about Saben Lee's back-to-back career nights, Jerami Grant being snubbed (ehh... not really) from the All-Star game, and Dennis Smith Jr. finding his niche. That became a discussion about winning too many games late in the season, the attempted murder of Nikola Vucevic, the fickle love fans have, Eastern Conference first-time All-Stars, injuries, #PistonsTwitter all realizing the same thing simultaneously, The Core Four, long western road trips ...
Blake Griffin Out: Talking Blake Griffin's descent and Jerami Grant's ascent
February 18, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about the ripple effects of the joint decision to shut down Blake Griffin and Jerami Grant's 43-point night against the Chicago Bulls. That became a discussion about Eastern Conference Player of The Week Saddiq Bey, waiting by the phone for your agent to call, Our Old Friend Andre Drummond, Detroit only beating great teams, trading Blake Griffin for Steph Curry, Fake ESPN GM Bobby Marks, addition by subtraction, Jerami Grant schooling Patrick Wi...
The Pistons are the NBA's Best Worst Team: Talking Pacers-Pistons with Mark Schindler
February 12, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Mark Schindler (@MSchindlerNBA) about the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Indiana Pacers. That, in turn, became a discussion about the difficulty coaches have making a rotation, whether or not Jerami Grant and Domantas Sabonis deserve to be All-Stars, The Second Draft, Jeremy Lamb's closeouts, Sekou Doumbouya playing center (and looking damn good doing it), Turd Quarters, Josh Jackson's reckless abandon, The Beef Stew Nickname, freeing Edmond Sumner, helpi...
Who is the next Jerami Grant? Mailbag podcast with listeners
February 04, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) answers your questions about the Detroit Pistons in this week's podcast. Thanks to you, that became a discussion about Star Wars spoilers on Twitter, third graders, the Pistons' next Second Draft Success, vertical spacing, the thing that annoys me about anime, Sekou Doumbouya The Mystery Box, digital rounds of golf, Delon Wright being underqualified for his current role, generational divides, a Piston who it would make me, personally, happy to see in the Hall of F...
Copying Cleveland's Culture: Talking Cavs-Pistons with Evan Dammarell and Chris Manning
January 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Chris Manning (@Cwmwrites) and Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan) about the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. That, in turn, became a discussion about Collin Sexton's legendary work ethic, "Kevin Love, Marxist Hero," Jerami Grant's impressive year, making money on Robinhood, Dwane Casey getting embarrassed by LeBron James in the playoffs, the work we don't get to see guys doing, heisting Jarrett Allen from Brooklyn, memories of Andre Drummond,...
Be Nice To Blake: Talking Pistons-Hawks with Nicolas Henkel
January 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Nicolas Henkel (@NicolasHenkel) about the Detroit Pistons overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks. That, in turn, became a discussion about fan irrationality, Blake Griffin's future plans, wishing the best for Kevin Porter Jr., not doing player-to-player tampering, being last off the Killian Hayes train, how hard shooting postgame videos are, the anomaly better known as the Memphis Grizzlies, Wayne Ellington kicking down the door to more playing time, the Pi...
Jerami Grant, Top Option: Talking Pistons-Bucks with the Gyro Step crew
January 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to the Gyro Step podcast crew of Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) and Rohan Katti (@Rkattijr) about the Detroit Pistons' back-to-back games with the Milwaukee Bucks. That, in turn, became a discussion about Jerami Grant's role, Beef Stew, Giannis Antetokounmpo's playmaking, Sekou Doumbouya's ceiling, throwing rookie point guards into Jrue Holiday's Hell Prison Dimension, dropping your rings in front of Dion Waiters, Blake Griffin's profile in the New York Times, a...
Cade Cunningham Coup: Recapping the Pistons loss to the Warriors with The Light Years crew
December 30, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 6.22 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Sam Esfandiari (@samesfandiari) and Andy Liu (@AndyKHLiu) of the Light Years podcast about the Detroit Pistons loss to the Golden State Warriors. That, in turn, became a discussion about the importance of shooting in today's NBA, nailing your draft picks, Blake Griffin's injury, James Wiseman's resemblance to Anthony Davis, the Bay Area legend currently starting for the Warriors, Jerami Grant's shot selection, appealing 2021 NBA Draft selections, and mu...
Results-Orientated Planning: Talking the Detroit Pistons opening night loss with Duncan Smith
December 24, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Duncan Smith (@DuncanSmithNBA) about the Detroit Pistons opening-night loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. That, in turn, became a discussion about Blake Griffin playing the entire third quarter, Killian Hayes' professional debut, Not Being Built For This, blitzing with Jahlil Okafor, the leveling effect of a global pandemic, Sekou Doumbouya knowing where to be, supporting your friends becoming their own bosses, the Los Angeles Clippers giving Luke Kenn...
Pistons Preseason Portrait: Talking about what to look for the rest of the preaseason
December 17, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about what lessons the Detroit Pistons can take with them during the rest of preseason play. Laz talks about: The battle for the starting Shooting Guard position How Blake Griffin and Jerami Grant can work together on offense What Sekou Doumbouya should be learning from Jerami Grant on defense Why we have to wait to see the Pistons' newfound Positional Versatility Josh Jackson messing with Killian Hayes' assist count Saddiq Bey flashing mor...
Starting From The Bottom: Talking about the Eastern Conference basement with Kyle Maggio
December 10, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Kyle Maggio (@KyleMaggio) about the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks fighting at the bottom of the NBA's Eastern Conference. That, in turn, became a discussion about power forwards, destiny written in the stars, The Knicks' Kentucky Connection, trade value charts, Troy Weaver's sense of humor, power forwards, R.J. Barrett needing space, the opportunity cost of cap space, that time Dennis Smith Jr. dropped 31 points on the Pistons, Killian Hayes prefer...
Force-Feeding Kids: Talking Detroit Pistons Media Week with Omari Sankofa
December 03, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) about what we've learned from the Detroit Pistons' Media Week so far. That, in turn, became a discussion about collecting centers, Blake Griffin's Comeback SZN, being on Twitter for over a decade, Josh Jackson's Memphis Experience, moving during a pandemic, why the G-League is not a punishment, renouncing your fandom, Saddiq Bey's pro-readiness, and much, much more. Follow Omari on Twitter, and read his work at the Detr...
Mile-High Paychecks: Talking the Detroit Pistons' 2020 Free Agency with T.J. McBride
November 26, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to T.J. McBride (@TJMcBrideNBA) about the Pistons' acquisition of Jerami Grant and Mason Plumlee. That, in turn, became a discussion about noise in plus/minus, Blake Griffin playing center, a Flint Beecher legend, playing the piano to impress your future bosses, Bol Bol technically being a rookie, the triumphant return of Wayne Ellington, the most impassioned defense of Mason Plumlee ever recorded, and much, much more. Follow T.J. on Twitter and support h...
A Nice Piece of Trading: Wrapping up the Detroit Pistons' 2020 NBA Draft
November 19, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to recap the Detroit Pistons' wild 2020 NBA Draft. In one night, the Pistons: Got their mythical Point Guard Of The Future Replaced their 23-year-old super-athletic developmental point guard with a 21-year-old super-athletic developmental point guard Traded their longest tenured player (who was till on a rookie scale deal) Added two ground-bound defensive-minded centers Became the unofficial NBA team of France Maybe said goodbye to Christian Wood?...
Something Different: Talking Eastern Conference Finals with Nekias Duncan and Alex Kungu
September 19, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 10.4 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talks to Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA) and Alex Kungu (@Kungu_NBA) about how the Eastern Conference Finals have gone so far. That, in turn, became a discussion about #HeatCulture, how little Gordon Hayward's return would matter to the Boston Celtics, Jimmy Butler using his locker-room-strife causing powers for good, Tony Snell, the Sliding Doors world where Tyler Herro is a Southie, Jaylen Brown's help defense, why Denver isn't making the NBA Finals, and much, much m...
Free Falling: Detroit Drops in 2020 NBA Draft
August 21, 2020 06:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to tell you why the Detroit Pistons falling in the lottery is bad, but not all bad, butcher an infamous Bioshock quote, and run through a very quick 2020 NBA Mock Draft as an exercise to see who the Pistons would have available at their draft slot. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG and NFL Sunday Ticket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Goodbye Grand Rapids: Detroit's G-League transition and Bucks bubble talk with Ti Windisch
July 30, 2020 06:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) about the Pistons purchasing a G-League team to play in downtown Detroit and what that means for the current Pistons G-League affiliate in Grand Rapids. Then, they talked about the Milwaukee-to-Detroit Player Pipeline, the Bucks' readiness for the NBA's bubble environment in Florida, and why Khris Middleton needs to cuss some people out at practice for #Clout. Follow Ti on Twitter, subscribe to his podcast with Rohan Katti, The...
Detroit's offseason checklist: How The Athletic's Dave DuFour would run the Pistons
July 17, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talks to Dave DuFour (@DaveDuFourNBA) about The Athletic's piece on how they'd run the Pistons. That turned into a discussion about heliocentricity, what areas of the game Sekou Doumbouya should focus on, drafting the best player available, and a possible Caris LeVert trade. Follow Dave on Twitter, and subscribe to The Athletic for more NBA coverage. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join today and receive you...
Weaving a roster: Talking Troy Weaver as a candidate for the Detroit Pistons' general manager job
June 18, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) answers your questions about Troy Weaver as Detroit Pistons general manager, what Laz wants to see in the NBA Bubble Brought To You By Disney, and why the season ending isn't necessarily a bad thing for the Detroit Pistons. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.ag. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join today and receive your welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Detroit's offseason checklist: Talking the Draft, Free Agency, and coaching changes with Alex Kungu
May 07, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 17.6 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talks to Alex Kungu (@Kungu_NBA) of Hoops Island to talk about the Detroit Pistons' offseason checklist. That checklist included draft targets, free agency names, guys the Pistons should re-sign, and some potential coaching change candidates. Follow Alex on Twitter, and become a Patreon of Hoops Island for more offseason content this offseason. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you by BetOnline.AG. Enter promo code BLUEWIRE to join today and receive your welcome...
Cashing Out With Rodman: Talking The Bad Boys and The Last Dance with Ricky O'Donnell and Jason Patt
April 28, 2020 13:55 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) joined Ricky O'Donnell (@SBN_Ricky) and Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) of Cash Considerations, the Chicago Bulls Blue Wire pod, to talk about Parts III and IV of the The Last Dance, which heavily featured the Bad Boys. We went into the handshake that wasn't, Dennis Rodman, Bill Laimbeer, Vinnie Johnson, and... Blake Griffin? Oh yeah, we also got into the current Pistons and Bulls a little bit, too. Follow Jason and Ricky On Twitter, and subscribe to Cash Consideration...
Killian Hayes or Bust: Talking the 2020 NBA Draft with Trevor Magnotti
March 12, 2020 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) brings on Trevor Magnotti (@illegalscreens) to talk about Killian Hayes, how to separate some of the wing prospects out, and which prospects could help themselves in the NCAA Tournament. This makes Trevor our first repeat guest on the Pistons Vs. Everybody podcast, but we got all-new draft takes for you this episode. Follow Trevor on Twitter, and go through the Big Board he did with Jackson Frank. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you this week by UNTUCKit and ...
Examining the Draft: Analyzing LaMelo Ball, Isaac Okoro, and Deni Avdija
February 27, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) breaks down three notable members of the 2020 NBA Draft. What does LaMelo Ball's production in Australia's NBL really mean? Why draft Deni Avdija if you already have Sekou Doumbouya? Is Isaac Okoro more Stanley Johnson, or Jaylen Brown? Those questions and more answered in this week's pod. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you this week by BetOnline.AG. Enter BLUEWIRE when you sign up for a 50% Welcome Bonus with your first deposit! Learn more about your ad...
Back to the Future: Talking Reggie Jackson's buyout and the 2020 Draft with Matt Schoch
February 20, 2020 02:28 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) brings in Matt Schoch (@Matt_Schoch_) of the Locked On Pistons podcast to talk about Reggie Jackson's buyout, the 2020 NBA Draft, and what the Detroit Pistons should offer Christian Wood in free agency. Reggie's buyout frees up a roster spot for the Pistons, but just who should take that spot (Jordan Bone, Louis King, Donte' Hall, or another G-Leaguer) and - maybe more importantly - WHEN that spot should be filled is an open question. The buyout also sets the Pist...
Life after Andre Drummond: Talking Sekou's struggles, Christian's position, and more
February 13, 2020 02:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) gives you a breakdown of the Andre Drummond trade, why the Pistons felt like they had to do it at the deadline, and what that means for the rest of the season. Of course it makes the Pistons a worse basketball team, but Laz dives into observations from games against the Charlotte Hornets and New York Knicks to explain WHY. Laz also goes into why Dwane Casey is handling Sekou Doumbouya's struggles just fine, and offers some free agents the Pistons can look at this ...
Trade Scenarios: Talking Luke Kennard to Phoenix with Mike Vigil
February 05, 2020 03:07 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) talk through the Luke Kennard-to-Phoenix trade rumors: What Luke offers the Suns this season and beyond, what the Suns are offering according to Woj, Luke playing next to Devin Booker, why the Suns wouldn't place a high premium on protecting this year's first-round pick, and why the Pistons would even consider parting with Luke during a rebuild. Mike is a fellow Blue Wire Bro - follow him on Twitter, and subscribe and listen to The ...
Point Guard Problems: Talking Reggie Jackson's return with Joe_Truck
January 23, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Joseph Sinke (@Joe_Truck) talk through the Pistons' newfound logjam at point guard with the return of Reggie Jackson, what a Detroit Pistons team around Luke Kennard and Sekou Doumbouya would and should look like, and what Christian Wood's value is to the Pistons. Follow Joe on Twitter, and read him at Detroit Bad Boys and his website, Truck Thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What do we do with Andre? Mailbag podcast with listeners
January 16, 2020 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) answers your questions about Andre Drummond's future, Sekou Doumbouya's floor, Bruce Brown's ceiling, Luke Kennard's value, and whether or not the Pistons are imbalanced... karmically. Thanks to everyone on Twitter and Detroit Bad Boys who submitted questions. Pistons Vs Everybody is brought to you by our partner, UNTUCKit. Go to https://www.untuckit.com/and enter BLUE at checkout to save 20% on a smart, relaxed, untucked shirt. Learn more about your ad choices....
Trade Scenarios: Talking Andre Drummond to Atlanta with Jeff Siegel
January 09, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Jeff Siegel (@jgsiegel) talk through all aspects of the Andre Drummond-to-Atlanta trade rumors: Why Atlanta would feel they have to do this deal before the deadline, what the Hawks would be willing to part with, what number the Hawks could be looking to re-sign Drummond at, what non-Andre Drummond options the Hawks could have at center this summer, and Trae Young's influence on this possible transaction. Jeff was extremely generous with his time and incisive w...
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Blake Griffin has season-ending surgery
January 08, 2020 00:09 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes over what Blake Griffin's season-ending knee scope means for the Detroit Pistons the rest of the 2019-20 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020 and Beyond: Talking the 2020 NBA Draft with Trevor Magnotti
January 02, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThe Detroit Pistons are 10 games under .500, in the heart of a tough West Coast road trip, with no end to the pain in sight. So, Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) brings on Trevor Magnotti (@illegalscreens) to talk about guys who COULD be exciting Pistons players of the future - the top of the 2020 NBA Draft class. Follow Trevor on Twitter, and read his most recent NBA Draft Big Board here. Pistons Vs Everybody is brought to you by our partner, UNTUCKit. Go to https://www.untuckit.com/and enter B...
Happy Holidays: Undertaking a Rebuild in Detroit
December 25, 2019 07:00 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) takes a short break during this holiday season to talk about how he misjudged the Detroit Pistons in the preseason, how the Pistons rebuild may not include all the players fans think it will, and impart the fans with the gift of endurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From the Archives: Talking Celtics with CelticBlog's Alex Kungu
December 19, 2019 07:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThis episode of Pistons Vs. Everybody is a little different - I (@lazchance) recorded it in September with Alex Kungu (@Kungu_NBA), before the season started. But Alex is as knowledgeable a guy on the Celtics there is, and the Pistons play the Celtics for the first time all season, so now is as good a time as any to bring this talk to the people. Alex and I dive into how the Pistons and Celtics match up with one another, our concerns with how analytics appear to be communicated poorly to play...
Rebuilding the Right Way: Talking Pistons future with James Edwards
December 12, 2019 07:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and James Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) talk about the Detroit Pistons' need to look beyond 2020, Sekou Doumbouya's play in Grand Rapids and how he fits in the locker room in Detroit, the Pistons' competition in the Eastern Conference this season, and that time he forgot to ask Derrick Rose about the backscratcher dunk over Goran Dragic. Follow James on Twitter, and subscribe to The Athletic Detroit this holiday season. Pistons Vs. Everybody is brought to you this ...
Crushed by Cream City: Talking Pistons-Bucks with Ti Windisch
December 05, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) talk about the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, when the next time the Pistons might beat the Bucks, league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo taking - and making - three pointers, Andre Drummond's struggles against the Lopez brothers, the Wisconsin Herd, and the Bucks' Cream City jerseys. Follow Ti on Twitter, and subscribe to The Gyro Step podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Pistons vs Everybody is brought to you this week ...
Chasing Down Blake: Talking Pistons-Cavs with Justin Rowan and Carter Rodriguez
December 04, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) joins the Chase Down Podcast crew of Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) and Carter Rodriguez (@Carter_Shade) to talk the Pistons win over the Cavaliers, Blake Griffin's value in the locker room and on the trade market, Kevin Love not getting enough shots, and who will come out of the Eastern Conference. Follow Justin and Carter on Twitter, and subscribe to the Chase Down Podcast wherever you subscribe to Pistons vs Everybody. Pistons vs Everybody is brought to you this wee...
Chasing that Eight Seed: Talking Pistons-Hornets and Charlotte's rebuild with Richie Randall
November 28, 2019 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Richie Randall (@RichieRandall) talked about the Detroit Pistons' second down-to-the-wire loss to the Charlotte Hornets, Charlotte's decision to step off the Treadmill of Mediocrity (and how that experience is going), Andre Drummond's value around the league, Devonte' Graham's leap, and what to put on your plate at Thanksgiving. Follow Richie on Twitter, and subscribe to The Buzz Beat podcast wherever you subscribe to your podcasts. Happy Thanksgiving! Learn...
Look to the Future: Talking Sekou Doumbouya and the Grand Rapids Drive with Halbridious
November 21, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBBecause of the Detroit Pistons' 5-game losing streak, Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Halbridious (@Halbridious) go through the young guys the Pistons have stashed away in the G-League for the Grand Rapids Drive. Of interest to Pistons fans will be the discussion of first-round selection Sekou Doumbouya, but they also talk Pistons two-way players Jordan Bone and Louis King. Listen to Hal on The Busted Header podcast and find his work on the Detroit Pistons Subreddit. Pistons Vs Everybody is ...
Biscayne Blake? Talking Pistons-Heat with Nekias Duncan
November 14, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBLazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and Nekias Duncan (@NekiasNBA) talked about the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Miami Heat, what's driving the Heat's... hot ... start to the season, how important face-up centers are in today's NBA, what it would take to send Blake Griffin to Miami, why the Pistons would even consider that, what the Pistons' issues are on defense, and why Atlanta (the city, not the team) is the NBA's sleeping giant. Find Nekias' work on Bleacher Report and elsewhere. Pistons Vs. Eve...