Hero Ball Podcast

Ethan and Richard break down the NBA Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors. They discuss the individual matchups and things to look for in the Finals. 

Elkyn & Ethan talk about the Raptors dismissing the Bucks from the 2019 playoffs and tease the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Raptors and Warriors

Richard & Ethan update the conferences finals series, then meander in 2019 NBA draft talk!

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard react to Sunday's Game 7s and then look ahead to the Conference Finals matchups between the Warriors & Blazers and the Bucks & Raptors.

Elkyn and Ethan talk about the now finalized second round series between the Rockets  & Warriors, express frustration with the Rockets season as a whole.

Ethan and Richard discuss all four of the matchups halfway through the second round. 

Ethan is joined by special guest Justin Johnson, writer for FanSided, to talk about the Toronto Raptors series with the Philadelphia 76ers, Kawhi's offseason, MIP Siakam's ceiling, & other Raptors roles and future.  Capped off with the notable NBA Canadiens! 

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard discuss the Saturday & Sunday matchups that took place. 

Ethan and Richard try to remain calm as they relive the Damian Lillard shot over Paul George and express their feelings about Russell Westbrook after the Blazers beat the Thunder in 5 games. 

Ethan & Elkyn talk playoffs series up to the tip of Pacers & Celtics   Ethan & Richard talk playoff series after the buzzer of Trailblazers & Thunder, best player in the East, and Andre Drummond. (35:20)

Ethan and Richard each pick 5 guys from the playoffs that have been interesting to them and discuss their play and impact in their respective playoff matchups.

Ethan and Richard provide analysis on the 4 matchups that happened on Sunday, April 14: Pacers v Celtics, Thunder v Blazers, Pistons v Bucks, and Jazz v Rockets. 

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard provide analysis on the 4 matchups that happened on Saturday, April 13: Nets v 76ers, Magic v Raptors, Clippers v Warriors, and Spurs v Nuggets. 

Elkyn and Ethan discuss the Eastern Conference playoff matchups (0:15). Then Richard joins Ethan to talk about his quick hot takes about the Pistons (44:05) and the Western Conference playoff picture (51:45). 

State of the Franchise series continued with the Boston Celtics & Brooklyn Nets. 

Ethan and Richard are joined by Sham to talk their All-NBA Picks.  You can find more of Sham's content on Twitter @shamshammgod and the 2 Gods and a Goose Podcast.  

State of the Franchise series continued with the San Antonio Spurs

Ethan and Richard briefly discuss the Washington Wizards approach to this offseason after they fired Ernie Grunfeld. Then they continue the State of the Franchise series with the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers. 

State of the Franchise series continued with the Orlando Magic and the Sacramento Kings 

Ethan, Elkyn, and Richard discuss the crazy race between the Nets, Pistons, Magic, Heat, and Hornets for the last 3 spots in the Eastern Conference Playoffs. 

State of the Franchise series continued with the Charlotte Hornets and the Miami Heat. 

State of the Franchise series continued with the Timberwolves and Lakers 

State of the Franchise series continued with the Detroit Pistons

State of the Franchise series continued with the Indiana Pacers

State of the Franchise series continued with the Portland Trail Blazers