The Overstated NBA Show

Jacob takes a statistical look at the environmental factors -- teammates, coaches, competition -- underpinning the most charged debate in basketball history. 

The unauthorized story of Latrell Sprewell, written and narrated by Brett Usher.

The boys dive into Clippers-Nuggets, Raptors-Celtics, and Lakers-Rockets. Out of respect for Steve, we weren't gonna discuss the Bucks, but Jacob couldn't resist talking some smack. For the second half of the episode, our conversation revolves around Jacob's absolutely epic top-500 list, aka Jacob's ladder. He explains the list, gives us its top-10, and also names a few surprise rankings. We talk...

Steve and Brett break down Bucks-Heat Game 2, discuss a better comparison for Giannis, and give their thoughts on Brooklyn's unexpected hiring of Steve Nash.

The unauthorized story of Lloyd "Swee' Pea" Daniels, written and narrated by Brett Usher.

The Bucks lost. Steve and Brett talk about it.

Did Luka just complete the greatest age-20 season of all time? Is Kawhi Leonard the best player in the NBA? Brett and Jacob discuss both superstars in terms of historical context, including how Luka's 2019-20 stacks up against the age-20 seasons of LeBron, Shaq, and Magic, and how Kawhi is challenging the way we judge players' legacies. 

The boys look back on a historic week in the NBA, discuss the ongoing series out West, and then look ahead to Bucks-Heat and Raptors-Celtics. 

This week, we debut our new name! Hungover Steve goes off on the Sixers, Brett comes to grips with the current state of the Blazers, and Jacob drops some eye-opening numbers. We re-visit our pre-playoff predictions - some good, some bad - and dive into a few of the more interesting series in detail. We wrap up the pod by discussing the draft lottery and what it means for the Wolves and the Warrior...

Steve and Brett get together for an emergency pod following Milwaukee's series-opening loss to Orlando. Steve aka Mr. #Bucksin6 vents about his team's performance and talks about the adjustments and improvements they need to make for Game 2 and beyond. Blazers fan Brett jumps on solo at the very end for a drunk instant-reaction segment immediately following Portland's win over the Lakers. 

Brett and Jacob preview all eight first round playoff series and make their official predictions. Steve was on dad duty, but he'll be back next week!

The boys discuss the MPJ phenomenon, highlights from the weekend, Philly without Ben Simmons, and which current teams are best positioned to grow into dynasties. Steve calls out Brett for some takes. 

The boys discuss the first few days of the seeding games, including the Zion situation, concerns with Philly and the Lakers, the mighty Bucks and the Eastern Conference team Brett thinks can beat them, players who have benefited most from the time off, and how the playoff picture is quickly taking shape — and of course much more! Because we started this podcast in April, this was our first time di...

The boys talk a little Thibs, preview the seeding games, discuss the idiosyncrasies of the bubble, and give their thoughts on Lou Williams. Actual NBA basketball is happening this week, and we are HYPED! Let's go!!

With Steve busy on dad duty, Brett and Jacob answer the rest of the mailbag questions. We talk Celtics forwards, DeMar Derozan's future, our best and worst pre-draft predictions, potential breakout stars of the bubble, bad coaches, future rule changes, and much more.

Steve hosts while Jacob and Brett select their top 20 players from the past five drafts combined.

The boys cover a wide range of topics on Pod Strickland's first ever mailbag episode. Y'all really came through for us with some great questions. There were quite a few good ones we weren't able to get to, so expect a Part 2 in the near future. 

The boys pick their 2019-20 NBA award winners and name their All-NBA, All-Defensive, and All-Rookie teams. No Covid talk on this episode -- just a whole lot of basketball. This was a fun one!

After a well deserved week off, Steve is back! The boys discuss the winners, losers, highlights, and playoff implications of the re-start schedule, and then address some important recent developments and the realities of the league's return to play. 

After briefly discussing the growing concern surrounding the NBA's return, Brett and Jacob debate Kobe vs. Magic on the all-time list. Brett has a few shots of tequila. 

A wide-ranging conversation including the perception of Kyrie Irving, the importance LeBron James as a voice, the misleading nature of the media, the flaws of the bubble plan, the threat of the coronavirus, concerns about next season, and much more. Steve has a very exciting moment while we're recording and has to leave. This was a wild one!

The NBA is back!! The boys discuss some of the good, the bad, and the unknowns about the league's return to action, then Jacob sparks a debate about Draymond Green.

Steve, Brett, and Jacob give their thoughts on the recent events in America, discuss the legacy of the 2007-08 Boston Celtics, and talk about some of the most underrated careers in NBA history.

Brett, Jacob and Steve discuss the NBA resuming, the most overrated careers, and Jerry Sloan

Brett, Jacob and Steve redraft the 2019 class. Jacob gives his take on Chauncey Billups