Dropping Dimes

Hang on to your jerseys because Tay and Raf take over this episode with lots of Blazers talk! The guys also go over who else should make the Dunk Contest, which free agents players would contribute to current NBA teams and everyone shares their thoughts about Jayson Tatum's signature shoe.

The DD crew is back for 2023 and the boys don't waste any time to discuss Zion's chances for the All-Star Game, the Nuggets and whether this is the year their window might be the most open to win it all, should the Raptors retool or just blow it all up, what should the Lakers … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 113 – The MJ Year"

Not wearing NBA gear to a pick-up game, rookies taking the turn over at the end of a game, cherry picking, these are a few of the unwritten rules of basketball the guys discussed on this week's episode. Not only that, the boys also talked about the Bulls, Pacers, and which players would make it … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 112 – The Unwritten Rules"

The New Orleans Pelicans have been on a roll and we couldn't let one more episode go without giving them some love! The fellas also talk about the Timberwolves and whether the Gobert trade was worth it, the powerful Celtics and we pitch our campaign ideas to make Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a starter on the All-Star … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 111 – Fly like a Pelican"

We never imagined our favourite battle cry of the year would come out of the Sacramento Kings! On this episode Rod, Tay, and Leo talk about non-contact injuries, the length of the season, the Lakers getting their first win on the road, the Hawks and their latest antics, and obviously the Kings' hopes for this … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 110 – Light the f*%^&@+ beam!"

Every week the fellas agree on an agenda and every now and then (read: every episode) they really get into one of the topics, this week it was Klay Thompson's role and performance in this early '22-23 season. Of course, Klay went on to have a great game the day after but the debate still … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 109 – The Great Klay Debate of 2022"

It's definitely been a scary week for the league and a number of teams. Rod, Leo, and Taylor go over the scary start for the Lakers, whether Kawhi will be able to join the Clippers soon, and some of the drama out of Brooklyn. The guys also give their scariest starting 5!

Rod and Blake welcome a new member to the Dropping Dimes crew, Leo! On this episode we get to know Leo more through basketball and the trio also talk about which teams will be contenders and which teams are only having a good start to their season.

Rod, Blake, and Raf catch up on FIBA's Americup and Eurobasket action and talk about how can FIBA get more people to watch their regional tournaments. The guys also go over the Donovan Mitchell trade to the Cavs and what it means for the Jazz, the Cavs, and the Knicks.

We're back from our summer break and ready to chat basketball! On this episode Blake and Rod talk about Chet Holmgren's injury and its implication for OKC, the FIBA World Cup qualifier game that Rod attended in Victoria, and our very early expectations for the 22-23 season!

Honestly, we never thought we'd be here. What started as two friends wanting to broadcast their basketball banter has now grown every year and despite a pandemic, different time zones, and eve life getting on the Wayne made it to 100+ episodes so we HAD to mark this special occassion. On this episode, Rod, Raf, … Continue reading "Milestone Episode – Dropping Dimes 100"

Blake is back from Greece and, together with Rod, they discuss the latest on the playoffs. The beatdown from the Grizzlies, the Sixers falling to the Heat, the exciting Bucks-Celtics series, and the Luka special! rod and Blake also discuss whether Rudy Gobert would be able to stop Shaq.

This week we are joined by the AccountExecutive, Group Experiences for the Fraser Valley Bandits and though and though hooper Coco Sauvé. On the first part of the episode, we get to know Coco through basketball, her favourite team and player growing up, her favourite kick to play in, and more. Coco then shared her … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 103 with Coco Sauvé"

This week's guest, Jason Soares, joins us to talk about NBA trading cards, the Toronto Raptors and finals predictions! On the first part of the show, we get to know Jason better through basketball, then Jason shares with Rod what his expectations are for the Raptors post-season push, and finally Jason and Rod talk about … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 102 – Trading cards, Raptors, an...

On this episode, we are joined by fellow hoophead and Vancouverite - via Leicester, England - Chris Gillett! On the first part of the show, we get to know Chris a lot more and he tells us about his favourite player, team, and basketball shoes. Chris also tells us how much the basketball scene and … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 101 with Chris Gillett"

Basketball and life sometimes works in mysterious ways. One day you're at home and the next you're on a plane to Toronto to meet Blake (for work, but it counts, right?) That's not all, Blake and Rod also chat about Kyrie being available for home games, UD and Butler's scuffle, the Bryant family reaching a … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 100 – We finally meet"

We are honoured and excited to have the chance to chat with the new coach of The Fraser Valley Bandits, Mike Taylor! Coach Taylor's resume is vast and decorated and we had a chance to ask him about working alongside Doc Rivers and Brad Stevens, his time coaching overseas in Europe, and his historic run … Continue reading "Dropping Dimes x Fraser Valley Bandits – Conversation with Coach Mike Taylor...

It's trade season and you know the guys had to get in and analyze some of the more recent trades, especially Portland's risky business! The fellas also talk about Luka entering the Top 10 in the NBA's all time triple double list and whether we'll see a Harden for Simmons trade

Well, NBA, you did it, you made Blake mad! Listen to Blake and Rod discussing the uniforms for the All Star Game as well as the Suns chances of winning it all, the Lakers chances of making it to the playoffs and which two players are in contention for the MVP.

Making his 45th triumphant return to the pod, Raf joins Rod and Blake to discuss the 2022 All-Star game. The guys share their votes for their All-Star starters as well as some honourable mentions. Rod goes on a rant about the format of the voting and the trio then look back at some of their … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 96 – Get your game on, go play!"

2022 is not disappointing when it comes to storylines in the NBA. Klay Thompson is back, Damian Lillard might be out, Ja Morant started a feud with a 5 year old (spoiler alert, they're now bffs), and Devin Booker getting the Raptor's mascot in trouble with the officials (spoiler alert, they're now "bffs"). Check our … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 95 – Nobody puts Raptor in the corne...

The holidays are now behind us and we get right into it! Sort of...on this episode Rod and Blake talk about Demar DeRozan, the Rockets, and the Heat. And, you wanted them so they're back...Blake's Power Rankings for January 2022! Also, the fellas talk about the basketball treasures that are still at their folks' place.

It's the end of 2021 and the Dropping Diem crew looked back at some of their favourite moments of this year and also look ahead at 2022 by giving 10 NBA teams some resolutions they should follow.

The Dropping Dimes crew is in a festive mood and Rod the red nosed reindeer along with Santa Blake decided to give out some presents to NBA teams and players. Check out who won a trip to Canada, which team got a full-blown makeover, and which team got a ring pop variety pack!

Did you ever want to hear a grown man struggling at doing maths while recording a podcast? Well, the episode is for you! Blake and Rod talk about Steph Curry's breaking the record for most made 3-pt shots in NBA history. the boys also chat about what they think is the real problem with the … Continue reading "The Weekly Dime – Episode 91 – Math Genius"