Latest Portlandtrailblazers Podcast Episodes
Complementary Pieces Melvin Ajinca
Holy Backboard - April 27, 2024 23:02 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsI talk about the French Sharp Shooter Melvin Ajinça. His roles on the French U19 team vs his professional French Team What his role in the NBA will most likely look like His screen setting Off Ball Defense Fit With the Blazers Comps Thank you Oddshopper for supporting this pod...
Complementary Pieces Kel'el Ware
Holy Backboard - April 19, 2024 23:26 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsComplementary Pieces Kel'el Ware In this episode, I talk about the Indiana center Kel'el Ware. His college journey Finding a role that he can succeed individually at Indiana His versatile offense Dominate Drop coverage defense Fit on the Blazers Comps
Summer of Scoot
Holy Backboard - April 17, 2024 22:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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...
2024 Mock Draft 2.0
Holy Backboard - April 11, 2024 20:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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, ...
Complementary Pieces: Yves Missi
Holy Backboard - April 05, 2024 23:12 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsI 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.oddss...
Monday After the Madness Part 2
Holy Backboard - April 01, 2024 20:59 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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. D...
Complementary Pieces Jared McCain
Holy Backboard - March 29, 2024 06:30 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsI 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
Holy Backboard - March 27, 2024 20:58 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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...
Monday After The Madness Part 1
Holy Backboard - March 25, 2024 22:22 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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 ...
Future Friday Dalton Knecht
Holy Backboard - March 21, 2024 19:17 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsIn 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 tour...
Complementary Pieces: Dillon Jones
Holy Backboard - March 20, 2024 05:37 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsI 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 ...
Who’s In, Who’s Out?
Holy Backboard - March 18, 2024 22:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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 ...
Future Friday: Mock Draft 1.0
Holy Backboard - March 08, 2024 05:59 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin and I do our first lottery mock draft of the draft cycle. Do you agree with our mock Do the Blazers improve after this mock? We miss anyone Thank you for listening to the show and giving the Draft content a chance HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBa...
Missing Meaningful Basketball
Holy Backboard - March 06, 2024 23:38 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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...
Complementary Pieces: Tristan Da Silva
Holy Backboard - March 04, 2024 07:10 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsThis 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 posit...
Ayton Excels But Blazers Can’t Break Through
Holy Backboard - March 01, 2024 01:44 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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 s...
Future Friday: Cody Williams
Holy Backboard - February 29, 2024 00:42 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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
Holy Backboard - February 21, 2024 23:15 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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 ful...
Complementary Pieces: Devin Carter
Holy Backboard - February 14, 2024 22:35 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsI 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 ...
Future Friday: Ja'Kobe Walter
Holy Backboard - February 11, 2024 23:35 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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...
Three’s Company in the Blazer Backcourt
Holy Backboard - February 07, 2024 22:35 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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 Me...
Complementary Pieces: PJ Hall
Holy Backboard - February 02, 2024 23:16 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsI 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
Holy Backboard - January 31, 2024 21:33 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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 D...
Future Friday: Nikola Topić
Holy Backboard - January 25, 2024 21:42 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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,...
Topsy-Turvy Trail Blazers
Holy Backboard - January 23, 2024 00:48 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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 @HolyBa...
Future Friday Alexandre Sarr
Holy Backboard - January 19, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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 tal...
Portland’s Problems in the Paint
Holy Backboard - January 10, 2024 23:56 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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...
Scootin’ into the New Year
Holy Backboard - January 03, 2024 00:07 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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...
228 - SPREADING THE HOLIDAY LOVE, HUGS & HATEMAIL
The Podland Trailcasters: a Portland Trailblazers Podcast - December 31, 2023 23:35 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsJOIN US ON DISCORD! LOVE, HUGS, & HATEMAIL... Holiday Cooks (3:46) Do you miss the 3pt shot? Could Stotts have gotten this play from this roster? How far off is Scoot from being a "good" defender? Have we seen Scoot be Scoot yet? Hobby Lobbyists (6:25) Is Grant being showcased to be...
All I Want For Christmas is a New Head Coach
Holy Backboard - December 21, 2023 00:44 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsDustin 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 g...
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