Roundball Rock

The boys talk about Klay Thompson’s 60-point game, pitch ideas for Chris Webber’s prank show, cast the Matthew Dellavedova biopic, and say disrespectful things about agent B.J. Armstrong. Joey loves “Impractical Jokers,” Dave thinks “My Giant” is about slavery, Sean gives Buddy Hield a nickname, and we still can’t stop talking about Sam Hinkie. Plus the Warriors battle Suicide Squad and we welcome...

It’s Episode 19, and we talk about unnatural acts, including Draymond’s kicks, Russell Westbrook’s triple-double average, and the 2016-17 Warriors’ matchup with The Breakfast Club . NBA coaches have a Woke-Off, Sam Hinkie takes the 76ers to Westworld, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are the NBA’s Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Sponsored by Patrick McCawnald’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

We go down a lot of rabbit holes this week as “Any Given Wednesday” writer and NBA conspiracy expert Brendan Lynch (@brendanzig) visits the podcast. Dave, Sean, Joey, and Brendan learn all about the Illuminati, frozen envelopes, blood sacrifices, Tim Donaghy, power numbers, Phil Jackson’s evil plot, MK Ultra, Delonte West, Incarcerated Bob, and Phil Luminati. We also pitch 30 For 30 documenta...

It’s a special Thanksgiving edition of Roundball Rock! Dave, Joey, and Sean determine what NBA teams are thankful for, plan an NBA Thanksgiving menu, and the Golden State Warriors face off against the Pilgrims in a Plymouth Rock cook-off. Also Giannis Antetokounmpo puts on a play, Joel Embiid trademarks “The Process,” Donald Trump picks his Presidential medalists, Sam Hinkie gives dating advice, a...

It’s our first post-election podcast, but we soldier on, just like the Congolese child soldier Russell Westbrook presumably dressed up as before his first game against Serge Ibaka. Dave, Joey, and Sean talk about Trump’s election and the response from NBA coaches, speculate about the NBA’s Trump supporters, discuss Donyell Marshall and weird single-game record holders, decry Shaq’s fascism, fall i...

It’s a San Antonio Spurs special as Dave, Joey, and Sean welcome Rod Strickland superfan Becky Garcia! She and Dave have a Frost/Nixon Spurs/Lakers showdown, we debut our Gregg Popovich game “Pop Quiz,” the Golden State Warriors battle Seal Team 6, and we welcome our new sponsor, Seat Jock. (Closing music: A Tony Parker freestyle from the Spurs 2005 title celebration.)  Hosted on Acast. See a...

Dave, Joey, and Sean welcome Warriors fans and shoe expert Cornell Reid to special Halloween edition of the podcast. We pick our favorite Week One performances, suggest NBA Halloween costumes, assign shoe deals to unsigned and fictional ballers, and match the NBA’s NEW super team, the Spurs, versus a super team of the past: The defenders of the Alamo. (Closing music: “Lost In The Sauce” by the lat...

Dave, Joey, and Sean are joined by the Prince of Philadelphia, Sean Green of the Sports Gambling Podcast. We talk about Philly fandom, Sean Green faces the Philly Phlurry, and we play Hinkie or Not Hinkie: Are these quotes from Sam Hinkie’s manifesto, or from other famous manifestos? We also learn about Eagles Digest, discuss our most-booed players, and welcome a new sponsor: Jahlil Okafor’s Oak F...

Dave, Joey, and Sean finish our season previews with the Pacific Division, home of the nest and worst teams in the West. We talk Jimmy Buss rumors, determine which NBA area has the worst sponsor, pitch a Timofey Mozgov-Ivica Zubac buddy cop show, and Sean wants to be an Embiided reporter in Philadelphia. Plus we match up the Warriors with the Trump family, and welcome our new sponsor, Forum Blue A...

Dave, Joey, and Sean preview the geographically-confusing Northwest Division, asking the tough questions about Russell Westbrook’s scoring average in OKC, Boris Diaw’s drinking habits in Utah, and Portland Trailblazer-themed food trucks. Also the 2016-17 Warriors take on the A-Team, and we welcome our new sponsor, Moz.gov. (Closing music: “The Finer Things” by Steve Francis) Hosted on Acast. See a...

Dave, Sean, and Joey preview the NBA’s Central Division, where most of the teams are competing to win the 1999 NBA title. We also discuss KG’s retirement, Chris Bosh’s blood clots, OJ Mayo’s future pot club, Sixers media day, and Joey reveals his love of “Making The Band.” Sponsored by Stan Van Gundy’s Trunk Club. (Closing music: “K.O.B.E.” by Kobe Bryant (feat. Tyra Banks)) Hosted on Acast. See a...

Dave Schilling, Joey Devine, and Sean Keane return to preview the NBA’s Southwest Division and ask the tough questions. Is the Smoothie King Arena cursed? Does Deron Williams cut his own hair? And will the Mavericks cope with finally having a player who was born in the 1990’s? We also welcome a new sponsor, Sacramento Draft Kings, and learn that Ted Danson’s “Becker” ran for six seasons and 129 ep...

Dave, Sean, and Joey preview the Southeast Division, debating Chris Bosh’s health issues in Miami, Dwight Howard’s Bojangles-related weight gain in Atlanta, the impressive triumvirate of Caucasian big men in Charlotte, and how much Frank Vogel loves visiting Epcot Centre in Orlando. We also welcome a new sponsor, Metta World Pizza, and the Golden State Warriors square off against their strangest o...

Dave, Sean, and Joey return for a classic three-man podcast where we preview the Atlantic Division, break down Russell Westbrook’s new “making runways” Nike commercial, delve into the great Washington Wizards backcourt feud, match up the 2016-17 Warriors with the 1979 cinematic Warriors, and welcome our new sponsor, James Harden Home Security. (Closing music: “What The Kidd Did,” by Jason Kidd) Ho...

Roundball Rock is a comedic and fanciful look at the world of NBA basketball hosted by Guardian writer (and Grantland alumnus) Dave Schilling, and featuring Los Angeles comedians Joey Devine and Sean Keane. On Episode One, the crew looks at free agency, plays the Wesley Johnson Game, chooses their own six-man NBA improv team, compares the Kevin Durant Warriors to other great teams, and everyo...