Above The Rim NBA Podcast

This episode I'm joined by Apollo from the "Guard Up Knicks" pod and Josh (@Josh_Rodriguez_) of "The Dime" podcast (@TheDimeNBA). The streetz asked for a NY Knicks offseason review, and it's time to deliver. The fellas & I recap our thoughts on the improved Knicks roster going into the new season. We discuss: -Coppin or Droppin: Does a Ben Simmons trade actually help the 76ers right now? -What do...

This episode I'm joined by the homie Big Dave (@BawlSports) from "BAWL! On Bulls" & "Locked On Bulls'". The Chicago Bulls may have had the splashiest offseason in the league this summer with their new additions. This ep Dave & I break it all down discussing: -Grades for the summer additions of Derozan, Lonzo & Caruso -How will Derozan & Lavine fit on the perimeter? -Will Zach Lavine take another s...

NBA free agency 2021 was short but impactful. A couple of guys reupping for a title run, stars teaming up to chase that ring while some brothers just had to cash in. This ep I discuss all of the major offseason moves. -Lowry, Tuck & Morris make the Heat formidable -Russ, Melo & the 2013 gang to the Lakers... how will this work? -I discuss how the locker room dynamic will have to adjust -Wizards, B...

This ep I'm riding solo and slowly recovering from a tough NBA finals loss. The Bucks took care of business behind the Greek Freak while the Suns clearly did not. I guess the streetz needed to 'fear the deer' after all... -Keys to the Bucks/Suns series -Thoughts on the performance of Book & Cp3 -What this title means for Giannis. Is he the best in the game? Best PF ever? -Top 10 players going into...

This episode I'm joined by the fellas Damo & Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv) @riche_threads). Early in the season when I said the Phoenix Suns have the juice to make a deep playoff run, many called me crazy. Now it's time for the Suns to complete the prophecy against the Milwaukee Bucks in the Finals. This ep we discuss: -X factors most vital for each team in the series. -The maturation of Booker, Ayton &...

This episode I'm joined by Damian Adams (@TheRealDealwDA), host of "The Real Deal". The 2nd round chronicles are underway and while 1 team is chilling, the rest are battling for their lives. This ep we discuss: -Is Trae Young the 2nd best player in this series? -Does Philly have enough offense for a title? -Who is THE REAL MVP? -Suns make quick work of the Nuggets, are they ready to go all the way...

This episode I'm joined by the fellas Damo & Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv) @riche_threads). The 1st round of the playoffs is complete and the gang is here to break it all down. This ep we discuss: -The Phoenix Suns smoking the Lakers out the gym. I told y'all they would but how did they do it? -Somehow Dennis Schroeder is taking the most blame for the Lakers losing, why? -Dame Lillard & the the Blazers...

This episode I'm joined by Wole (@Wole_USS @UrbanSportScene) from the "Urban Sports Scene" show. A few games playoffs games in and we are already starting to separate the elite from the 'happy to be here' teams. We got into all the playoff action discussing: -The Heat got embarrassed by the Bucks, should they consider moving either Jimmy or Bam? -Jayson Tatum has been a huge offensive force but he...

This episode I'm joined by Damo & Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv) @riche_threads). THE PLAYOFFS ARE HERE & WE READY. Join us for a 2021 playoff preview as we discuss: -Kwame wanting all of the smoke -Play In tourney thoughts. Should performance count towards a players legacy? -We dive into each playoff matchup & give our crazy thoughts! One of the best episodes we've ever done tune in! Support the show an...

This episode i'm riding solo as the last week of the NBA is here. Make sure you check out the video ep on the ATR youtube channel! - I start the ep off giving away flowers to a few deserving players this season. - 2 teams on my "upset watch", can the Heat & the Celtics sneakily win the 1st round? - Are the Nets a finals lock? - Knicks are toughhhh - Should the Lakers be worried about the play-in?...

This episode I'm joined by Steven T(@SteveTsak) from the "CTRL the Narrative" (@ctrlnarrative) show. It's time to hand out some flowers while they can still smell em. This ep we discuss: -Are the Wizards or Hornets better competition in the 8th spot? -Is Cp3 receiving "too much credit" for the Suns success this season? -Are the Blazers really contenders? -Melo appreciation. Congrats on becoming a...

This episode I'm joined by Manny (@TheManuelBrown) from the "Any Given Sunday" podcast. The stretch run is here, players are getting hurt while some are on the road to recovery. The Lakers are a team that has been hit by the injury bug but the 2 franchise stars are soon back. Manny & I discuss: -Paul George or Donovan Mitchell? Who would you rather have right now? -Why is Steph receiving mvp consi...

This episode I'm joined by Josh (@Josh_Rodriguez_) of "The Dime" podcast (@TheDimeNBA). While the national media talks about the same teams on repeat every week, 2 teams having success under the radar are the NY Knicks & the Phoenix Suns. This ep we discuss: -Could one of the Bucks, 76ers, Jazz, Nuggets lose in the 1st round? -Is Chemistry is more important than talent in the playoffs? -How much b...

This episode I'm joined by Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv) @riche_threads). The trade deadline & buyout market has passed and a few teams have been loading up for the stretch run. Is the NBA pushing this Lakers/Nets finals matchup? This ep we discuss: -Is an offseason coaching addition just as impactful as a player acquisition? -LA to Brooklyn. Is this getting out of hand now? As i always say, LESS IS MOR...

This episode I'm joined once again by friends of the show Damo and Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv) @riche_threads). Last ep wasn't enough so we had to double up. The most important time of the regular season is here. Teams are starting to fully establish their identities, securing their playoff roster together, & chop down on their rotations for the stretch run before the playoffs. This ep we discuss: -Is...

This episode I'm joined by friends of the show Damo and Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv) @riche_threads). It's been a rocky start to this unpredictable season but we finally made it to the halfway mark. The fellas and I discuss a bunch of topics including: -Our thoughts on the all-star festivities -Ben Simmons 3's update. Will he finally make it 5? We discuss our bet on Ben & our evaluation of the 76ers po...

This episode I'm joined by senior writer from Heavy.com Brandon Scoop B Robinson (@ScoopB). The NBA trade deadline is coming up in a few short weeks and teams are ramping up their trade efforts & player evaluations. This ep we discuss: -Is Giannis a top 3 player in the East? -If the Nets/Knicks were to face off in the 1st round, could the Knicks give them a scare? -Even though the Utah Jazz are th...

This episode I'm running solo as we've now reached the quarter mark of the NBA season and I have a few observations: -Relax on the Bradley Beal sympathy train. What can he do better as the leader? -Has Giannis even improved this season? Why i've been disappointed in his play. -The Bucks ceiling is a sexy 2nd round exit. -Is KD the 3rd fiddle on the Brooklyn Nets? -Mike D'antoni is really the Head...

This episode I'm joined by Reem (@LetsTalkHoopstv @riche_threads). The Brooklyn Nets officially turned into the NBA's villain when they traded for James Harden to pair with Kyrie & KD. Some people hate it, some love it, and some are just sitting back with their popcorn to watch it all.. This ep we discuss the Nets & Trailblazers. -How Harden forced his way to Bk, was he rewarded for being unprofes...

This episode I'm joined by Wole @UrbanSportScene from the "Urban Sports Scene" show. Some teams have gotten off to hot starts while others are still struggling to find their team chemistry. This ep we discuss: -The NY Knicks are turning things around, can they sustain it all year and push for a playoff berth? -Lamelo vs Lonzo. Has Melo already surpassed his brother in year 1? -John Wall's comeback...

This episode I'm running solo as the NBA season is finally underway. I brought out the crystal ball to help me with my season predictions and my week 1 assessments. This ep we discuss: -Rudy Gobert getting paid -The Brooklyn Nets looking lethal -Jayson Tatum for MVP -Conference finals picks, surprising teams -Golden St Warriors & the Mavs being overhyped -76ers, Hawks & more Support the show and b...

This episode I'm joined by Damo and Reem (@Lettalksportstv @riche_threads). We are HYPED for the season to start this week! We all came through with the energy to bring in the 2020-2021 season. This ep we discuss: -Would Harden be better off with this current Rockets roster over the 76ers? -Our best Harden trades -Can Ben Simmons flip the switch and make atleast 5 threes this season? -Will Giannis...

This episode I'm joined by Brooklish (ig: @northstarbrooks twitter: @Brooklish) Training camps are here & preseason is about to start so it's time to ramp up for the NBA season. This ep we discuss: -How covid will affect the upcoming season. Will injuries or covid effect the standings more? -LaVar Ball's prophecy finally came true... Is he now the GOAT sports parent? -Will this upcoming season be...

This episode I'm joined by Reem (@Lettalksportstv @riche_threads). Transaction season has finally begun in the NBA and we already had surprise moves. We go through all the major transactions and grade each team's offseason. This ep we discuss: -The Lakers reloading. What the Klutch was going on in the bubble? -Are the Hawks ready for a playoff run? -Can the Blazers go from 8th to 1st? -How nice wi...

This episode I'm running solo as the NBA offseason has begun! In the next coming weeks there are going to be so many moves from all teams looking to elevate their rosters. This ep I give my thoughts on: -Cp3 getting traded to the Phoenix Suns! How does he fit? Why choose Phoenix? How good can that team be? -Schroeder to the Lakers... Why this move might be the sneaky best trade of the offseason. -...