1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:07,000 I'll be doing my end of season recap, particularly on those non playoff teams. 2 00:00:07,000 --> 00:00:13,000 And we'll just give you a rundown of the playoff slots as it goes, including the 3 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:17,000 play in. So just sit back, relax and enjoy the show. 4 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:21,000 I'll be doing my end of season recap, particularly on those non playoff teams. 5 00:00:21,000 --> 00:00:27,000 And we'll just give you a rundown of the playoff slots as it goes, including the 6 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:32,000 playoff slots as it goes, including the playoff slots as it goes, including the 7 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:36,000 playoff slots as it goes, including the playoff slots as it goes. 8 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:40,000 Okay guys, this is your boy GD back with all things basketball with GD 9 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:46,000 podcast and guys before I go into anything, any further, I just want to 10 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:52,000 thank everyone for listening and checking out my 200th episode. 11 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:58,000 And again, I want to give shout outs to my guy Rafael for providing the platform 12 00:00:58,000 --> 00:01:04,000 for me, providing the studio that is to do my 200th episode. 13 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:08,000 Rafael of white label American podcast. 14 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:12,000 You can go check him out. He's on all platforms. 15 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:17,000 Then I got to give a shout out to my other brother in podcasting tied to 16 00:01:17,000 --> 00:01:24,000 pod guy for coming out and brave in the Saturday commutes and so forth. 17 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:30,000 So definitely want to give him his love. You can find him on all platforms as well. 18 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:36,000 And also my friend of the show, you hear me talk about him D. 19 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:39,000 Someone I've known many years now. 20 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:43,000 And of course you see our banter back and forth when it comes to talk about 21 00:01:43,000 --> 00:01:48,000 basketball. So I thank him for coming from another state to come and join the show. 22 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:51,000 So definitely appreciate him as well. 23 00:01:51,000 --> 00:01:58,000 So with all that said guys, we have reached the end of the NBA regular season. 24 00:01:58,000 --> 00:02:03,000 Just finished wrapping that up and I'll tell you how everything fell and then 25 00:02:03,000 --> 00:02:07,000 we'll talk about the non playoff teams. 26 00:02:07,000 --> 00:02:14,000 And then also I wanted to cover the Naismith class of 2024. 27 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:18,000 So we'll do all of that. Alright, so let's get into it. 28 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:24,000 Let's start in the East and the East, of course, as I said on the live show, 29 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:29,000 Boston number one in the East and throughout the NBA. 30 00:02:29,000 --> 00:02:33,000 In fact, they were that impressive guys. 31 00:02:33,000 --> 00:02:38,000 And then in second place, my nicks put on a furious run down the stretch 32 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:43,000 and ended up the second seed getting 50 wins by the way, 33 00:02:43,000 --> 00:02:47,000 which is something we haven't done in over a decade. 34 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:51,000 So definitely kudos to my nicks for getting that second place spot. 35 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:55,000 Milwaukee Bucks, they fell to third place. 36 00:02:55,000 --> 00:02:59,000 They had a tough stretch of games going down the stretch, 37 00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:04,000 especially that OKC game and then the last day of the season getting trounced 38 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:07,000 by the Orlando Magic. 39 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:13,000 Then in fourth, the Cleveland Cavaliers, which actually that's where they were last year. 40 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:16,000 So kind of in that same spot. 41 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:23,000 Fifth place Orlando Magic, one of the surprise teams in the league getting that fifth spot there. 42 00:03:23,000 --> 00:03:29,000 Again, like I said, on the live show, Jamal Mosley has turned that program around, 43 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:33,000 got the young guys believing, trusting in each other, 44 00:03:33,000 --> 00:03:35,000 and they're definitely overachieving. 45 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:37,000 That's for sure. 46 00:03:37,000 --> 00:03:43,000 And sixth place where they've been most of the year, really, the Indiana Pacers 47 00:03:43,000 --> 00:03:49,000 and all that they've done, the offensive juggernaut they have been. 48 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:56,000 Then you have in the playing spot, seventh place, the Philadelphia 76ers, 49 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:58,000 of course, and be this back. 50 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:04,000 So they'll definitely be a handful once you have the big man back in in play. 51 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:10,000 Then in eighth Miami Heat, of course, Miami is always dangerous this time of year, 52 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:14,000 led by Jimmy Butler, of course, Bam out of bayou. 53 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:19,000 They have a healthy tile of hero now, so definitely going to be a problem there. 54 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:26,000 Then your ninth place team, the Chicago Bulls, who seem to turn it on late in the season as well. 55 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:33,000 In your ninth spot and then Atlanta holding and sealing that 10th spot in the east. 56 00:04:33,000 --> 00:04:35,000 Let's move to the West. 57 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:39,000 Going into that last game of the season. 58 00:04:39,000 --> 00:04:47,000 Well, it's a three team race at the top between OKC, the Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves. 59 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:55,000 And when the Dussall settled, Oklahoma City Thunder guys, they end up being the top seed in the West. 60 00:04:55,000 --> 00:05:05,000 Talk about changing of the guards there, but Oklahoma City Thunder ascending to the top spot in the West. 61 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:15,000 A lot of kudos and respect to, of course, their leader, Shy Gilch is Alexander, a MVP candidate nonetheless. 62 00:05:15,000 --> 00:05:22,000 And also the coach over there, Mark Dagenault, who I think is the runaway coach of the year. 63 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:33,000 I know I tried to make a case for Tom Tibberdough, but I think it would be criminal if Mark Dagenault does not get the coach of the year. 64 00:05:33,000 --> 00:05:45,000 And of course, you have on that squad, Chet Holgren, who had a fine rookie season, Jalen Williams, Jos Giddy and Luke Dort and that whole squad over there. 65 00:05:45,000 --> 00:05:47,000 So definitely kudos to them. 66 00:05:47,000 --> 00:05:52,000 Denver still dangerous guys, even at that two spot. 67 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:58,000 Of course, playing on their home court is always a problem with that high altitude. 68 00:05:58,000 --> 00:06:05,000 The Joker and those guys defending champions will be primed and ready for a postseason run. 69 00:06:05,000 --> 00:06:10,000 Third, the Minnesota Timberwolves who held on going down the stretch. 70 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:16,000 So you got to give a lot of credit to Chris Finch and how he is prepared those guys. 71 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:19,000 Carl Anthony Towns is back now. 72 00:06:19,000 --> 00:06:21,000 So we'll see how they do. 73 00:06:21,000 --> 00:06:25,000 Anthony Edwards, of course, you got your anchor in the middle, Rudy Gaubert. 74 00:06:25,000 --> 00:06:29,000 You got a cagey veteran like Mike Connolly over there. 75 00:06:29,000 --> 00:06:31,000 So they will be a force to be record with. 76 00:06:31,000 --> 00:06:33,000 That's for sure. 77 00:06:33,000 --> 00:06:42,000 Then in fourth, the LA Clippers, a lot of people are high on the Clippers, possibly making it out of that Western Conference. 78 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:50,000 Of course, and we said it on the live show, a lot hinges on the James Harton that we'll see come the postseason. 79 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:53,000 The Dallas Mavericks. 80 00:06:53,000 --> 00:06:58,000 Another dangerous team guys who got really hot down the stretch. 81 00:06:58,000 --> 00:07:04,000 Luca Donkage, MVP candidate there, Kyrie Irving playing very well. 82 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:07,000 You got to give him his credit in that regard. 83 00:07:07,000 --> 00:07:13,000 And that backcourt is just carrying this team and they'll have that intriguing matchup with the Clippers. 84 00:07:13,000 --> 00:07:22,000 I'll talk about that when I do my breakdown in terms of the first round, breaking all that down. 85 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:31,000 Then in sixth place, Phoenix, who were teetering around the play in, were able to ascend and get that sixth spot. 86 00:07:31,000 --> 00:07:35,000 That all important spot because this gets you out of the play in. 87 00:07:35,000 --> 00:07:43,000 Of course, led by their three headed monster, Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. 88 00:07:43,000 --> 00:07:46,000 Of course, health is always the key with all three of those guys. 89 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:50,000 So as of now, they look healthy and ready for these playoffs. 90 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:53,000 Then your playing situation guys. 91 00:07:53,000 --> 00:08:01,000 You have the New Orleans Pelicans who were right around the sixth spot, but that last day of the season really hurt them. 92 00:08:01,000 --> 00:08:09,000 But nonetheless, Willie Green, you know, I talk about him as well, the coach over there getting that team primed and ready. 93 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:15,000 And of course, Zion Williamson being healthy, very important to the team success. 94 00:08:15,000 --> 00:08:18,000 They're getting Brandon Ingram back from his injury. 95 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:22,000 Of course, you got a veteran like CJ McCullum over there. 96 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:27,000 You got defensive stalwarts like Herb Jones and Jose Alvarado. 97 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:34,000 Of course, their three point bomber, Trey Murphy, and the man in the middle, Giannis Valachunas as well. 98 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:37,000 So they're in that playing spot. 99 00:08:37,000 --> 00:08:40,000 Eighth is the LA Lakers, of course. 100 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:43,000 You know who's over there, LeBron, AD. 101 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:49,000 So it'll be a very important matchup between them and the Pelicans. 102 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:57,000 And then in that nine, 10 spot, the Sacramento Kings will be facing the Goat State Warriors. 103 00:08:57,000 --> 00:09:02,000 Sacramento, of course, with De'Aaron Fox, Demontus Sabonis. 104 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:09,000 They are a little hobble that shooting guard position due to the injuries to Kevin Herter and Malik Monk. 105 00:09:09,000 --> 00:09:13,000 So we'll see how others can rise to the occasion. 106 00:09:13,000 --> 00:09:21,000 Guys like Keegan Murray, Harrison Barnes, Keon Ellis, and then Goat State in that 10 spot. 107 00:09:21,000 --> 00:09:23,000 Could this be their last hurrah, guys? 108 00:09:23,000 --> 00:09:25,000 You got Steph Curry over there. 109 00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:27,000 You got Clay Thompson. 110 00:09:27,000 --> 00:09:29,000 Let's see what he has left in the tank. 111 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:31,000 Drey Mon Green, provider. 112 00:09:31,000 --> 00:09:34,000 He stays the course and stays on the court, guys. 113 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:39,000 And of course, incorporating the young players has really helped them as well. 114 00:09:39,000 --> 00:09:47,000 Guys like Jonathan Kaminga, Brandon Posimpsky, Trace Jackson Davis over there as well. 115 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:50,000 So we'll see what happens with those Warriors. 116 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:53,000 So that is your playoff picture, guys. 117 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:56,000 Let us talk about non-playoff teams. 118 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:59,000 We'll start at the very bottom, guys. 119 00:09:59,000 --> 00:10:06,000 The Detroit Pistons, Condolences to my guy, Ty the Pied Guy, that's his team. 120 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:10,000 The Detroit Pistons finished 14 and 68. 121 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,000 So he was right. 122 00:10:11,000 --> 00:10:14,000 They didn't even win 30 games, let alone 20. 123 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:22,000 Kay Cunningham and Jake Navi, that backcourt over there, never really materialized as many thought guys. 124 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:25,000 Kay is still the leader over there, make no mistakes about that. 125 00:10:25,000 --> 00:10:28,000 Again, and I mentioned this in the live show. 126 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:31,000 It's something about coach Monty Williams and Jake Navi. 127 00:10:31,000 --> 00:10:34,000 They never seem to see each other eye to eye. 128 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:36,000 And I'm putting it out there, guys. 129 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,000 I think he gets dealt. 130 00:10:37,000 --> 00:10:43,000 Then again, we got to see what's going on in that front office with the GM Troy Weaver. 131 00:10:43,000 --> 00:10:46,000 Got to see what happens with him, whether he stays or goes. 132 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:49,000 But they do have bright spots, guys. 133 00:10:49,000 --> 00:10:55,000 Some of the bright spots, Jalen Durin, their center over there, who's a walking double-double. 134 00:10:55,000 --> 00:11:01,000 Also, Osar Thompson, one of the Thompson twins that has come into league. 135 00:11:01,000 --> 00:11:06,000 He showed flashes that he's a certified NBA player. 136 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:09,000 So I'll be interested to see what he does in his sophomore year. 137 00:11:09,000 --> 00:11:12,000 Simone Fontecchio. 138 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:16,000 He's somebody who showed some flashes of being a player as well. 139 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:18,000 So you got some pieces over there. 140 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:25,000 So much you got to add and bring to the mix over there. 141 00:11:25,000 --> 00:11:28,000 So we'll see what happens for the Pistons. 142 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:34,000 Next up, the Washington Wizards at 15 and 67. 143 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:37,000 So just a game better than the Pistons. 144 00:11:37,000 --> 00:11:41,000 This was a team I was highly disappointed in, guys. 145 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:45,000 And a large reason for that, Jordan Poole. 146 00:11:45,000 --> 00:11:47,000 He was a major disappointment over there, guys. 147 00:11:47,000 --> 00:11:52,000 I thought they had a solid backcourt over there between him and Tyus Jones. 148 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:55,000 They are desperate for center help, guys. 149 00:11:55,000 --> 00:11:59,000 They rotated centers in and out of that lineup over there. 150 00:11:59,000 --> 00:12:02,000 You started out with Daniel Gofford. 151 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:05,000 Then you go to Marvin Bagley III. 152 00:12:05,000 --> 00:12:09,000 Then you had Richard Holmes that you brought in via trade. 153 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:12,000 They need to solidify their center position over there. 154 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:18,000 Guy like Kyle Kuzma, he got his numbers and so forth, but yeah, I don't know what happened over there. 155 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:22,000 Maybe they need a new voice in the locker room. Who knows? 156 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:24,000 They are bright spots. 157 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:28,000 Diney Avaja, he was one of the bright spots over there. 158 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:31,000 It seems like he is now his game has blossomed. 159 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:34,000 So there's definitely some promise there. 160 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:38,000 Corey Kitsburg, he had a nice showing this year as well. 161 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:42,000 So there are some pieces there that you can build upon. 162 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:47,000 What happens with Jordan Poole, I think is the major key to their offseason guys. 163 00:12:47,000 --> 00:12:50,000 He has really fell off a cliff. 164 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:53,000 So with that said, let us move on. 165 00:12:53,000 --> 00:12:57,000 The Charlotte Hornets finishing 21 and 61. 166 00:12:57,000 --> 00:12:59,000 And guys, will they resign? 167 00:12:59,000 --> 00:13:03,000 Miles Bridges, that's the big question, guys. 168 00:13:03,000 --> 00:13:10,000 Who had a solid year guys, 21 points over seven rebounds over three assists for him. 169 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:12,000 Are they going to commit to him? 170 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:18,000 You know, he had the trouble off the court in terms of the domestic violence and so forth. 171 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:20,000 Will they commit to him long term? 172 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:22,000 That is a huge question. 173 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:29,000 And then the second one is, which might be bigger than the first, what to do with Lamello Ball. 174 00:13:29,000 --> 00:13:32,000 He only played 22 games this year, guys. 175 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:35,000 He played 36 games the previous season. 176 00:13:35,000 --> 00:13:39,000 So what happens as far as him? 177 00:13:39,000 --> 00:13:45,000 And then remember two guys, he gave him that huge rookie max contract. 178 00:13:45,000 --> 00:13:51,000 So this is somebody that they're banking on who you must have in order for this team to go forward. 179 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:55,000 I don't know what they do in terms of his health and so forth. 180 00:13:55,000 --> 00:14:01,000 You hope it's not anything hereditary because look at what's happening with his brother, Lonzo. 181 00:14:01,000 --> 00:14:07,000 So we'll see what happens in terms of what Charlotte, I don't think as much they can do. 182 00:14:07,000 --> 00:14:10,000 You can't really trade him because who would be the takers? 183 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:16,000 Bright spot is of course Brandon Miller, their rookie who had a fine season there. 184 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:18,000 Faciliate Miecek. 185 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:24,000 I thought when he came in and played the point card position, he gave them something a little extra there. 186 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:28,000 So what they do in terms of the point card position? 187 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:33,000 Could he be a candidate and you move the Mellow Ball to the off-guard position? 188 00:14:33,000 --> 00:14:36,000 Hmm, that would be intriguing, but we'll see what happens. 189 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:42,000 But a lot hinges on the health of the Mellow Ball, so we'll see what happens with those hornets. 190 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:49,000 Then we'll talk about the Portland Trailblazers who also finished 21 and 61. 191 00:14:49,000 --> 00:14:53,000 DeAndre Aitin, he just had an injury riddled season, guys. 192 00:14:53,000 --> 00:14:59,000 I thought this would be a year where he would kind of be free to be himself, but with the injuries that wasn't the case, 193 00:14:59,000 --> 00:15:02,000 he only played in 55 games, guys. 194 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:08,000 Anthony Simons, another guy with an injury riddled season, 46 games for him. 195 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:15,000 Jeremy Grant, who you just signed to the huge contract in the off-season, 54 games he played in. 196 00:15:15,000 --> 00:15:20,000 And then Shaten Sharp, your second-year player, only played in 32 games. 197 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:26,000 So a lot of injuries, and then remember too, the rookie Scoot Henderson missed time as well. 198 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:32,000 So it was just a season full of injuries for the Portland Trailblazers. 199 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:40,000 So, Charles E. Billups, you know, he's got his hands full in that regard, so I'm pretty sure you can't charge this to him. 200 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:43,000 It's just one of those things, guys. 201 00:15:43,000 --> 00:15:49,000 But there was a bright spot over there, and that's DeLano Banton. 202 00:15:49,000 --> 00:15:56,000 A guy they acquired via trade, and he actually showed some flashes over there, guys. 203 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:59,000 So could he be a part of that future over there? 204 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:05,000 Who knows, especially given the fact, you'll probably move on from a guy like Malcolm Brock then, 205 00:16:05,000 --> 00:16:10,000 so there could be room for DeLano Banton over there. 206 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,000 So we'll see. 207 00:16:11,000 --> 00:16:18,000 The San Antonio Spurs, a team I think with a piece here and there, I think could be right there in the mix. 208 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:21,000 Wimby was as good as advertised, guys. 209 00:16:21,000 --> 00:16:23,000 I think he used to run away rookie of the year. 210 00:16:23,000 --> 00:16:26,000 I don't think I'm speaking out of school when I say that. 211 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:32,000 But they need a veteran playmaker over there to run the show with their offense. 212 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:39,000 I think if they have somebody like that, I think you could see a major bump in the standings for them. 213 00:16:39,000 --> 00:16:41,000 Because they have all the requisite pieces. 214 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:42,000 They're just young pieces. 215 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:45,000 They need some veterans over there. 216 00:16:45,000 --> 00:16:50,000 The bright spot, Devin Vassal, who they gave that huge extension to. 217 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:53,000 He had a fine year over there. 218 00:16:53,000 --> 00:17:00,000 He had some injuries here and there, but overall, I think he's a valuable piece to put alongside Victor Wimbyama. 219 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:05,000 So, hey, Greg Popovich, he's still hanging in there. 220 00:17:05,000 --> 00:17:10,000 I think he's wants to get this team back up and in contention again. 221 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:13,000 I think he'll stick it out until that job is done. 222 00:17:13,000 --> 00:17:16,000 But San Antonio Spurs, I like their future. 223 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:21,000 If they're able to make a few additions over there, I think they'll be fine. 224 00:17:21,000 --> 00:17:27,000 Toronto Raptors, who finished 25 and 57. 225 00:17:27,000 --> 00:17:34,000 They're picking up the pieces now that they traded Stalworths like Pascal Siakum and Oji Ananobi. 226 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:37,000 So they're trying to piece it all together now. 227 00:17:37,000 --> 00:17:45,000 They're bright spots, Scotty Barnes, who had an all-star campaign, but then went down with Andriy back in March. 228 00:17:45,000 --> 00:17:48,000 And things went downhill from there. 229 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:58,000 RJ Barrett, who is now going to be one of the major building blocks over there, who actually played very well coming over to Toronto. 230 00:17:58,000 --> 00:18:00,000 So I think he'll be fine. 231 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:03,000 The question is, what do you do with Emmanuel quickly now? 232 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:09,000 Who had a fine showing over there after the trade, but remember guys, he's a restricted free agent. 233 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:18,000 So I think there'll be a lot of people who will try to sign him and we'll see if Toronto matches it. 234 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:25,000 But Emmanuel quickly is, I think he's proven himself to be a legit point guard in this league. 235 00:18:25,000 --> 00:18:26,000 That's for sure. 236 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:31,000 Then we'll talk about the Memphis Grizzlies who finished 27 and 55. 237 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:34,000 I think this is kind of a red shirt year for them guys. 238 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:36,000 You were without Jar Moran. 239 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:39,000 He only played seven games for you this season. 240 00:18:39,000 --> 00:18:44,000 Marcus Smart, he only played in about 20 games himself. 241 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:50,000 And then remember Desmond Bain, he missed a chunk of time, just about half of the season as well. 242 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:53,000 I wouldn't do anything crazy over there. 243 00:18:53,000 --> 00:18:57,000 Taylor Jenkins, I think he'll still remain in place there. 244 00:18:57,000 --> 00:19:00,000 You did have bright spots coming out of this season. 245 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:06,000 Gigi Jackson II, I thought really showed himself this season. 246 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:11,000 Also a guy like Scottie Pippen Jr, a fine guard over there for them. 247 00:19:11,000 --> 00:19:14,000 I'm sure he'll be part of that future over there. 248 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:20,000 And Jordan Goodwin, one of your draft picks there that, given the opportunity, showed you a little something. 249 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:22,000 So Memphis, I think will be fine. 250 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:29,000 You just need all your pieces back in place and you definitely need Jar Moran for a full season at least, or most of it. 251 00:19:29,000 --> 00:19:35,000 The Utah Chas, I just think they're kind of in a holding pattern, if you will. 252 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:41,000 31 and 51, mind you, they only had 55 games with Laurie Markedon. 253 00:19:41,000 --> 00:19:48,000 Remember guys, that was the knock on Markedon coming into them, acquiring him in that Cleveland trade. 254 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:54,000 The fact that he has an entry history, but this year only 55 games for him. 255 00:19:54,000 --> 00:20:00,000 When he's out there, he's golden, but the fact that he misses a lot of time is problematic. 256 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:03,000 You did have a comeback season for Colin Sexton. 257 00:20:03,000 --> 00:20:08,000 He looks like his old self now, which is definitely a good thing for them. 258 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:12,000 Walker Kessler, I thought had a disappointing season, guys. 259 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:15,000 Not sure what they do in terms of the future with him. 260 00:20:15,000 --> 00:20:17,000 Your bright spots. 261 00:20:17,000 --> 00:20:19,000 O'Mear, you're seven. 262 00:20:19,000 --> 00:20:29,000 He played actually very well for them at center, so it's going to be interesting to see what they do going forward at the center position because, again, 263 00:20:29,000 --> 00:20:35,000 Walker Kessler didn't play all that well, but your seven came in and seemed like he was able to man that position. 264 00:20:35,000 --> 00:20:41,000 And then Keontae George, their rookie, played very well for them guys. 265 00:20:41,000 --> 00:20:45,000 Then we go to the Brooklyn Nets. 266 00:20:45,000 --> 00:20:54,000 Right now, I know Kevin Olly finished the season as coach, but they're now looking at coaches to bring in guys like Mike Boothenhozer, 267 00:20:54,000 --> 00:21:00,000 which would be, I think Boothenhozer should probably go to a more veteran team, to be honest. 268 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:07,000 But they are looking at a guy like Jordy Fernandez, a assistant coach over there with the Sacramento Kings. 269 00:21:07,000 --> 00:21:13,000 He's getting high praises for his work over there, working with Mike Brown. 270 00:21:13,000 --> 00:21:17,000 So he could be a guy who ascends to that position. 271 00:21:17,000 --> 00:21:21,000 We'll see right now that team's in a transition period. 272 00:21:21,000 --> 00:21:27,000 Now the aftermath of not having a Kevin Durant, not having a Kyrie Irving over there. 273 00:21:27,000 --> 00:21:29,000 What to do with Ben Simmons, guys. 274 00:21:29,000 --> 00:21:32,000 He only played 15 games for them. 275 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:36,000 He has one more season at that high contract. 276 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:41,000 I guess you have to bring them back and bring them into training camp and see what you have. 277 00:21:41,000 --> 00:21:45,000 I think his days of getting huge contracts are over. 278 00:21:45,000 --> 00:21:50,000 And even aside from the injuries itself, it's where is he from the neck up? 279 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:52,000 I think that's the bigger question. 280 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:59,000 Of course, your bright spots are Mikael Bridges, who's been their star player over there. 281 00:21:59,000 --> 00:22:02,000 Cam Thomas, who led them in scoring this season. 282 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:07,000 He's a walking bucket over there in their promising center, Nick Claxton. 283 00:22:07,000 --> 00:22:14,000 And then the last team I'll talk about the Houston Rockets, a team I think is on the come up guys. 284 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:20,000 Jalen Green, he really had an amazing turnaround that month of March. 285 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:26,000 Right around the time Alperin Singoon went down, he really performed guys. 286 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:29,000 Then that's what gives me hope for the future. 287 00:22:29,000 --> 00:22:34,000 If you can incorporate what he did with what Alperin Singoon was already doing, 288 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:39,000 the guy who I thought could have been in the most improved player conversation. 289 00:22:39,000 --> 00:22:44,000 Definitely that combination there will definitely show you something next year. 290 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:48,000 M.A. Aduca, given the situation, I think he did well. 291 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:51,000 All things considered in that tough Western Conference. 292 00:22:51,000 --> 00:22:55,000 And also, yeah, bright spots like Jabari Smith, Jr. 293 00:22:55,000 --> 00:22:58,000 Looks like he seemed to have figured it out. 294 00:22:58,000 --> 00:23:01,000 And also, Armin Thompson, the rookie over there. 295 00:23:01,000 --> 00:23:03,000 I love what he did this season for them. 296 00:23:03,000 --> 00:23:08,000 Houston Rockets, I think is a team that next year you're really going to have to start worrying about. 297 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:12,000 I thought they could do something this year, but that wasn't to be. 298 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,000 But that's okay. 299 00:23:13,000 --> 00:23:17,000 I think they're going in the right direction. Let me just say that. 300 00:23:17,000 --> 00:23:22,000 All right, guys. So that will tie a bow on the non-playoff teams. 301 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,000 I did want to talk. 302 00:23:23,000 --> 00:23:26,000 Nate Smith Hall of Fame right quick. 303 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:30,000 Right now you have your class of 2024. 304 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:36,000 And then that class heading it, Vince Carter, who played the 22 season in the league. 305 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:42,000 Most of those with the Toronto Raptors and then with the New Jersey Nets. 306 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:58,000 Then after that, he kind of bounced around multiple places like the Dallas Mavericks, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Atlanta Hawks, the Orlando Magic, the Sacramento Kings, and also a stint with the Phoenix Suns. 307 00:23:58,000 --> 00:24:11,000 But Vince Carter, you know, he has all those nicknames, half man, half amazing, Vinsanity, Air Canada, but one of the most prolific dunkers of our time. 308 00:24:11,000 --> 00:24:14,000 A guy who won Rookie of the Year. 309 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:19,000 He was an eight time All-Star, twice all NBA. 310 00:24:19,000 --> 00:24:29,000 But to me, it's a tale of perhaps maybe half of those years where he was like a all world player, probably a little more than that. 311 00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:34,000 Maybe about 15 seasons where he was like a solid, if not all world player. 312 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:41,000 And then after that, he just kind of bounced around, which I think pulled his average down in terms of the scoring. 313 00:24:41,000 --> 00:24:53,000 But nonetheless, a guy who came into the league, 1998, the fifth pick overall out of the University of North Carolina, Vince Carter, into the Hall of Fame. 314 00:24:53,000 --> 00:25:02,000 Then you have Chauncey Billups, a leader of that Detroit Pistons squad, played 17 years in the league, mostly with the Pistons. 315 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:06,000 Another five seasons with the Denver Nuggets. 316 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:10,000 And then he kind of bounced around a bit, whether it be Memphis. 317 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:20,000 Mind you, he was first drafted by the Boston Celtics, also played for the Clippers, Toronto, and then had a year's stint with the Knicks. 318 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:33,000 But of course, we know him as being that leader of that Detroit squad that overtook the mighty Lakers, and him being the MVP of that series in the finals. 319 00:25:33,000 --> 00:25:39,000 And then making it back there again the following season, only to lose to the San Antonio Spurs. 320 00:25:39,000 --> 00:25:49,000 So Chauncey Billups out of Colorado in the 1997 draft, he was the third pick overall guy, so there was promise there. 321 00:25:49,000 --> 00:25:54,000 He just didn't pan out in Boston for reasons unbeknownst to me. 322 00:25:54,000 --> 00:26:01,000 Five times an All-Star, three times all NBA, and then twice on the All-Defensive team. 323 00:26:01,000 --> 00:26:04,000 Chauncey Billups now in the Hall of Fame. 324 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:16,000 Michael Cooper, now guys, I'm of the opinion that Michael Cooper is getting into the Hall of Fame, not only for what he did, I think it's more than what he did as a player. 325 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:21,000 I think he's getting in for what he did as a coach in the WNBA as well. 326 00:26:21,000 --> 00:26:26,000 How he led that L.A. Sparks team to a couple of championships over there. 327 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:30,000 So I think it's a cumulative reason that Michael Cooper is getting in. 328 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:34,000 Yes, he spent 12 years with the Lakers. 329 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:38,000 He came in that 1978 draft. 330 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:40,000 He was drafted in the third round. 331 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:52,000 So 12 years with the Lakers, his career averages under nine points a game of the 873 games that he played. 332 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:57,000 He only started in maybe about less than 100 of those. 333 00:26:57,000 --> 00:27:02,000 He's mostly a bench player, guys, but he did win a defensive player of the year. 334 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:09,000 He was eight times All-Defense, five times first team, by the way, and he's a five-time champion. 335 00:27:09,000 --> 00:27:16,000 So I think it's one of these instances where he's getting the credit also for his coaching. 336 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:24,000 So if that's the case, he's more contributor than he is getting in as a player, to me at least. 337 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:28,000 So I think they miscategorized him. 338 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:32,000 He's not getting in solely as a player. Let's put it that way. 339 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:40,000 The late Walter Davis played 15 years in the league, mostly with the Phoenix Suns, known as the Greyhound. 340 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:43,000 He came in that 1977 draft. 341 00:27:43,000 --> 00:27:51,000 He was a fifth pick overall, just like Vince Carter and just like Vince Carter out of the University of North Carolina. 342 00:27:51,000 --> 00:27:58,000 He also played for the Denver Nuggets and also brief stint with the Portland Trail Blazers. 343 00:27:58,000 --> 00:28:10,000 Rookie of the Year, six-time All-Star, twice second team All-NBA, and he passed away November 2nd, 2023, guys. 344 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:19,000 So he gets on the ballot, becomes a finalist, and he's put in post his death, unfortunately, guys. 345 00:28:19,000 --> 00:28:22,000 But Walter Davis, he was a baller, I saw him play. 346 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:27,000 He was one of those quiet guys who can destroy you on offense. 347 00:28:27,000 --> 00:28:31,000 So Walter Davis, he gets in to the Hall of Fame. 348 00:28:31,000 --> 00:28:40,000 Bo Ryan, the coach of many years in the state of Wisconsin, 32 years to be exact in a number of locations, 349 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:43,000 but mostly at the University of Wisconsin. 350 00:28:43,000 --> 00:28:52,000 He was a four-time Division III champion over there at the University of Wisconsin-Pleithville. 351 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:57,000 He's four-time Big Ten coach of the year, 15 times. 352 00:28:57,000 --> 00:29:03,000 He made the NCAA tournament, and twice he made it to the Final Four. 353 00:29:03,000 --> 00:29:10,000 Overall record, 747 wins against 233 losses. 354 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:13,000 So Bo Ryan, he makes it into the Hall of Fame. 355 00:29:13,000 --> 00:29:17,000 Charles Smith, not the Charles Smith, y'all thinking. 356 00:29:17,000 --> 00:29:27,000 He is a nine-time state champion in the state of Louisiana, high school-wise, at Peabody Magnet High School. 357 00:29:27,000 --> 00:29:29,000 He has over 1,200 wins. 358 00:29:29,000 --> 00:29:35,000 He's the winningness coach in that state, and he makes the Hall of Fame, guys. 359 00:29:35,000 --> 00:29:43,000 And then also for the Women's Committee, Simone Augustus, eight-time All-Star in the WNBA four-time champion, 360 00:29:43,000 --> 00:29:47,000 playing for the Minnesota Lynx over there. 361 00:29:47,000 --> 00:29:53,000 She went to college at LSU, and she was drafted in 2006. 362 00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:57,000 First pick overall, she makes the Hall of Fame. 363 00:29:57,000 --> 00:30:08,000 The International Committee selects Michelle Thames out of Australia, who won bronze in 1996, and then silver in 2000. 364 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:12,000 And she played in the WNBA five years. 365 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:20,000 Also, the Men's Veteran Committee selects Dick Barnett, 14 years in the league, most of those with the New York Knicks, 366 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:22,000 two-time champion. 367 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:25,000 He made one All-Star team, and he's getting in the Hall, 368 00:30:25,000 --> 00:30:30,000 which gives that Knicks dynasty, if you will, of those two championships, 369 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:37,000 gives them nine Knicks, whether it be coach or players, that has made the Hall of Fame. 370 00:30:37,000 --> 00:30:39,000 Pretty awesome stuff there. 371 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:44,000 Then also, the Women's Veterans Committee selected Holly Rendon, 372 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:50,000 and he was the coach at Wayland Baptist back in the 1950s and 60s. 373 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:57,000 He had the overall record 431 wins against 66 losses, guys. 374 00:30:57,000 --> 00:31:00,000 And then, as far as your contributors go, 375 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:04,000 Kerry West, he gets in as an executive. 376 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:09,000 He had stints with the L.A. Lakers in their front office, the L.A. Clippers, 377 00:31:09,000 --> 00:31:12,000 Memphis Grizzlies in the Golden State Warriors, 378 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:16,000 two-time executive of the year winner as well. 379 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:21,000 Doug Collins getting in as a player, coaching an analyst, 380 00:31:21,000 --> 00:31:27,000 four-time All-Star as a player in his eight seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, 381 00:31:27,000 --> 00:31:32,000 and of course, coaching a number of places, including the Chicago Bulls 382 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:34,000 and also the Washington Wizards. 383 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:39,000 And then, his analysts work for many networks as well. 384 00:31:39,000 --> 00:31:44,000 And then, Herb Simon, the owner of the Indiana Pacers. 385 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:51,000 He's been owning them since 1983, eight Eastern Conference finals they've made, 386 00:31:51,000 --> 00:31:54,000 one championship appearance during his stint. 387 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:57,000 So, guys, that's your Hall of Fame class. 388 00:31:57,000 --> 00:32:00,000 Now, it seemed like I've been seeing a lot of them lately. 389 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:05,000 They're a couple with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker. 390 00:32:05,000 --> 00:32:10,000 They're talking about this Hall of Fame class, who belongs, who doesn't, and things like that. 391 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:13,000 They question Michael Cooper being put in. 392 00:32:13,000 --> 00:32:16,000 They question Chauncey Billups getting in. 393 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:20,000 They even love more Rob Parker than Chris Broussard, 394 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:26,000 questioned Vince Carter getting in, and how everybody could get into the basketball Hall of Fame and so forth, 395 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:33,000 and that they should have a separate Hall of Fame, an NBA Hall of Fame and a basketball Hall of Fame. 396 00:32:33,000 --> 00:32:36,000 And I say, that's ridiculous. 397 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:38,000 You already have this in place. 398 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:40,000 You don't need a separate NBA Hall of Fame. 399 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:42,000 You don't need that. 400 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:49,000 I just think you need to clearly define whether a person gets in as a player. 401 00:32:49,000 --> 00:32:55,000 Like, for instance, Michael Cooper, I think he's more contributor than he is actual player. 402 00:32:55,000 --> 00:33:04,000 And the reason I say that is because I think the Hall of Fame has included in his resume his time and the WNBA as a coach. 403 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:12,000 And if that's the case, guys, I think it won't be long before, and a lot of people cringe at this, 404 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:15,000 that Bill Lane Beard will be a Hall of Famer one day. 405 00:33:15,000 --> 00:33:17,000 I truly believe that. 406 00:33:17,000 --> 00:33:24,000 What he's done with the Pistons, albeit a lot of people will cringe at his style of play, 407 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:31,000 but I think what he's done for the women's game of basketball is another reason he gets in, guys. 408 00:33:31,000 --> 00:33:36,000 What he did with the Detroit Shock over there, winning those championships. 409 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:42,000 What he has done in building the foundation with the Las Vegas aces that you see today. 410 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:45,000 I think he gets credit for that as well. 411 00:33:45,000 --> 00:33:48,000 And overall, what he's done with women's basketball as a whole. 412 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:51,000 So I think one day Bill Lane Beard will get in. 413 00:33:51,000 --> 00:33:54,000 But that's a side. 414 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:58,000 You do not need another Hall of Fame, not solely for NBA. 415 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:59,000 You don't. 416 00:33:59,000 --> 00:34:04,000 I just think you need to clearly define the reason the person is getting in. 417 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:06,000 I think that's where the confusion is. 418 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:09,000 Chauncey Billups, I have no issue with him making the Hall of Fame. 419 00:34:09,000 --> 00:34:11,000 His team won a championship. 420 00:34:11,000 --> 00:34:13,000 He was the leader of that team. 421 00:34:13,000 --> 00:34:15,000 He was the finals MVP. 422 00:34:15,000 --> 00:34:18,000 And then they'll want to say, oh, what about Cornbread Maxwell? 423 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,000 He won a finals MVP. 424 00:34:19,000 --> 00:34:21,000 What about Andre Igudala? 425 00:34:21,000 --> 00:34:23,000 He won a finals MVP. 426 00:34:23,000 --> 00:34:27,000 But look at the resume, the full resume. 427 00:34:27,000 --> 00:34:32,000 Chauncey Billups has a Hall of Fame resume, whether you like it or not. 428 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:35,000 Cedric Maxwell, not so much. 429 00:34:35,000 --> 00:34:43,000 Andre Igudala, I think if you thought about his time at Philly and Denver also, 430 00:34:43,000 --> 00:34:45,000 maybe he gets consideration. 431 00:34:45,000 --> 00:34:50,000 Yeah, I think his overall resume that has to go into consideration. 432 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:55,000 But nonetheless, these guys are in and that's the way it is. 433 00:34:55,000 --> 00:34:58,000 Ron Parker is parking up the wrong tree yet again. 434 00:34:58,000 --> 00:35:01,000 He needs to look into his baseball Hall of Fame. 435 00:35:01,000 --> 00:35:04,000 They got more problems than the basketball Hall of Fame. 436 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:07,000 So he needs to look at the baseball Hall of Fame over there. 437 00:35:07,000 --> 00:35:10,000 So with that said, that's it for me. 438 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:12,000 Once again, I thank you for listening. 439 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,000 Always appreciate it. 440 00:35:13,000 --> 00:35:14,000 And we'll talk soon. 441 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,000 Take care. 442 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,000 Hello guys. 443 00:35:21,000 --> 00:35:27,000 Thank you so much for following and supporting the All Things Basketball with GD podcast. 444 00:35:27,000 --> 00:35:32,000 You can find us at allthingsbasketballwithgd.com. 445 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:38,000 Also, you can email us that sportsduegd at gmail.com. 446 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:43,000 You can find us on YouTube, All Things Basketball GD. 447 00:35:43,000 --> 00:35:46,000 Like or comment on our videos there. 448 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:53,000 You can follow us on all the socials, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. 449 00:35:53,000 --> 00:36:01,000 You can follow me on all podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple, where you can leave a review. 450 00:36:01,000 --> 00:36:05,000 Support us guys at my donate page on my website. 451 00:36:05,000 --> 00:36:11,000 There I have a Buy Me a Coffee button, PayPal button and a Spotify button. 452 00:36:11,000 --> 00:36:16,000 Also, you can cash out me, dollar sign, GD.sportsdude. 453 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:45,000 Thanks again for listening and take care.