Above The Rim NBA Podcast

This week I'm joined by the homie Jarv, (@Chet_Ohara) host of The Gray Area Podcast. It’s time for volume 2… On Ep 51, I debuted the ATR pressure cooker scale, and it was time for certain NBA stars to “Put Up or Shut Up”.Well now is the time we re-visit that list & give slander to those who didn’t meet our expectations. Slander is at a premium so buckle up. We also discuss this weak NBA finals & h...

Ahhhhh the NBA Finals has disappointed me thus far but don’t worry, I want to take you all on a trip with me down memory lane. No special guest joining me this week, so i want you guys to morph back in time & get the feeling back from some of these memorable finals moments. I also break down the first couple of games from this series & go over what the Cavs need to do to win at least a game agains...

This week I’m joined by my NBA sparring partner Ray Jarvis, (@Chet_Ohara) host of the Gray Area Podcast. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but something smells like a conspiracy to me. Jarv isn’t trying to hear it but we battle it out anyway. We discuss the tired & recycled narratives of the NBA & put a bow on both conference finals. Disclaimer: JusBlaze is not happy. We have Lebron (not the Ca...

This week I’m joined by my homie Chris Lehman (@BrothersLehman) from "The Brothers Lehman Sports Happy Hour Podcast".I’ve been noticing there’s too many of yall cooking with Salt lately. So bitter that you don’t even know why you are rooting for certain teams or players to fail. Players, fans, so called “analysts” in the media & for sure on twitter… It’s not a good look. Chris & myself are here to...

This week I’m joined by friend of the show Damo and J. Oden (@Oden2218), host of the “Call It Whatcha Want” podcast. Right now we are at the time of the playoffs that I like to call “Therapy Season”. Players, fans, coaches refs are all over the place after their emotions have settled down. Some need playoff therapy, some don’t...The LeBronto Raptors need therapy to get King James out of their head...

Around this time of the NBA playoffs, emotions start to pull through and boil over. Players, fans, coaches & refs all get upset when they lose and that’s when the feelings are on full display. This week I brought in my two partners Jarv (@Chet_Ohara) & Baylor (BaylorTheGreat) to break it all down with me. The OKC Thunder organization has an interesting summer ahead with it’s core players. We discu...

This week I’m joined by two of my good friends Damo & founder of the Simeon's House Organization Hakim Constantine (@professor_ock). Last week it got spicy, this week it’s exposure time. This is the time of year where we separate the boys from the men. We discuss the New York Knicks head coaching search, and go through week 2 of the NBA playoffs. The Blazers are pathetic, Lebron has playoff Lance...

This week I'm joined by my west coast fam Baylor (@BaylorTheGreat). Host of the "BTG For President" & "Open Run With BTG" Podcast. It's NBA playoff time aka spicy season and we get you up caught up with all of the opening week action. I debut the new "On the lowest of keys" segment, & we give our takeaways from each playoff series. Definitely some usual Baylor UCLA bias, Draymond slander, which se...

The NBA playoffs are right around the corner & it's about time. I'm riding solo this week as I'm telling you why the Houston Rockets will win the title this year, recap the season with things I've been impressed & disappointing with, & also handing out my season awards. Listen every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! Twitter: @Jusblaze_513   IG:@Jusblaze513 Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: justinl...

This week I'm joined by my NBA sparring partner Jarv (@Chet_Ohara) Host of The Gray Area Podcast. The NBA playoffs are right around the corner and we get it cracking early! We discuss the key injuries that could impact the postseason. Plus I debut the new Above The Rim pressure cooker scale. We go down the list on the most important stars of this upcoming postseason and we rank their pressure leve...

Special shoutout to the Above The Rim family for listening & supporting the show for 50 episodes! I appreciate yall! This week I'm joined by friend of the show Damo. This episode we discuss:The injuries impacting the Warriors. Ty Lue's "health hiatus" from the Cavs. We go over some great 50 point games. Overseas or Nah Segment The Oklahoma City Thunder- The wildcard of the west Are the thunder the...

This week I’m joined by my Chicago homie Big Dave (@BawlSports) from the BAWL! On Bulls Podcast. We dive into a multitude of topics this episode including:D.Rose signs with the Minnesota Bulls lol. Can he contribute? The current state of the Chicago Bulls. Which young talent has impressed us? We dive into an all MJ episode honoring the GOAT! We talk our favorite performances, reflect on his game,...

This week I’m joined by the fellas Paul (@BIGPY3) & Pressure Harris (@Pr3ssur3harris) from the "Points Per Game" Podcast. We dive into a multitude of topics this episode including:Harden & Lebron's impressive plays. Disrespectful JR Smith out here throwing soup. Our most underappreciated stars in the league. We respond to the voicemail's left by the family on last week's HOF or Ring topic. As alwa...

This week I’m joined by J.Mack (@nononsenseshow) from the No Nonsense Show & the ADD Sports Podcast. We dive into a multitude of topics this episode including:Dirty Zaza Pachulia. The beginning of the end of Kawhi in San Antonio? Laker roundtable questions. Would you rather be a role/decent player with a championship ring? Or a Hall of Famer without a ring? As always rounding out the show, the “Cr...

This week I'm joined by Christine Alexis (@christineeebean) from AfterBuzz Tv. Black Panther & All-Star weekend was in full effect and this episode we dive into a multitude of topics including:Our first impressions of Black Panther. Go See It! Takeaways from the all-star weekend festivities & events. What we both are looking forward to in the 2nd half of the season. A team we are concerned with &...

This week i'm joined by Brandon Scoop B Robinson (@ScoopB). Managing editor and columnist for Respect Magazine & also host of "Scoop B Radio".GM Lebron & the Cavs gave us a glorious trade deadline day and this episode we dive into a multitude of topics including: Kristaps Porzingis acl tear and what it means for NYC. What do these new Cavs additions bring to the table for this championship run? Th...

This week i'm joined by my west coast fam Baylor (@BaylorTheGreat). Host of the "BTG For President" & "Open Run With BTG" Podcast. Loyalty is at an all-time low in the NBA following the Blake Griffin trade. This episode we dive into a multitude of topics including: If players need to show loyalty anymore & how it's over in today's NBA.Greek Freak vs The Klaw... Who's more valuable? Is Draymond a h...

This week i'm joined by my Louisville fam Teddy D (@Teddy_D_). Host of 3 dope shows, “The Why Not Podcast, BAP Politics & also The Black Astronauts podcast."The NBA is all about speculation and this episode we dive into a multitude of topics including:Cavaliers Dysfunction, Blake Griffin to Detroit, J Kidd being fired and the decline of black coaches. We also discuss if the NBA has a "image proble...

This week I'm joined by Gabe (@AllDaySportTalk) from the "All Day Hoops Talk" podcast. This episode we dive into the college life as we talk all things NCAA. Should college athletes get paid? Are team execs hesitant to draft a foreign player #1 overall? We give our thoughts on the 1 & done rule, and our top college prospects. As always rounding out the show, the “Crossover Segment”Listen every Tue...

This week i'm joined by my west coast fam Baylor (@BaylorTheGreat). Host of the "BTG For President" & "Open Run With BTG" Podcast. This week we going with the all-time theme discussing the best sports rivalries and sneakers!  Who had the most intense rivalries? Which athlete had the best signature shoe? We rank our top 5 and discuss our favorite sneakers of all-time and more. As always rounding ou...

Join me this week, as i’m riding solo to open 2018!This episode I answer a few emails and questions from the Above The Rim family. Topics include the return of Isaiah Thomas, top trade assets, and if OKC is really a championship contender. Also, are you ready to put Warriors vs Cavs as a top 5 all-time rivalry? Listen every Tuesday & leave a 5 Star Review! Twitter: @Jusblaze_513   Feedback Voicema...

This week i'm joined by Chris, (@BrothersLehman) from The Brothers Lehman Sports Happy Hour Podcast. This week we discuss the San Antonio Spurs, the returns of Tony Parker & Kawhi, and do the Spurs have enough to win the west? Who are the best backcourts in the NBA today? How about all-time? We rank our top 5.   As always rounding out the show, the “Crossover Segment”Listen every Tuesday & leave a...

This week i’m riding solo as i open the "Talk About It" voicemail line! I want to thank everyone who called in and left a VM. I appreciate the feedback and I answer all questions from the Above The Rim family! I also discuss the return of the point gawd CP3, and the sliding Clippers that he left behind. I thought the Clippers were better without Chris Paul? I guess they jumped the gun on that stat...

This week I’m joined by my good friend and founder of the Simeon's House Organization Hakim Constantine. (@professor_ock) This new look Knicks team has NYC buzzing with their hot start to the season. This week’s topics include: How has Kristaps Porzingis taken his game to another level and improved this year? Was Melo holding him back? Can KP carry a team? Are you starting your franchise with KP,...

This week I'm joined by Ben Sudderth (@BS3Sports), host of the "BS3 Sports Show" out of Dallas, Texas. This week's topics include: Lavar the prophet? Scott Brooks has positive words about Lavar's parenting. What makes an effective leader in today's NBA? What traits must they have? Which players have the most pressure on them this season? As always rounding out the show, the infamous "Crossover Seg...