Hoops Temple

The NBA is back and we are ready to overreact! We've got way too early MVP talk, scoring champion discussions, Lakers panic and more. Plus some 75 at 75 discussion. However most of all we have some NBA fans who are very happy to have the game we love most back.

With the NBA season less than 24 hours away our trio swings through the remaining GM survey questions touching on rookies, defensive, and coaching.

In preparation of the NBA announcing their 75 at 75 we have a very special episode for you. Jacob Birkinshaw of the Overstate NBA show comes on to discuss his all time ranking model “Jacob’s Ladder” with Nathan who built out the Hoops Temple All Time Matrix. Jacob’s Ladder https://www.facebook.com/groups/595653184459119/search/?q=Jacob%27s%20ladder Hoops Temple All Time Matrix https://www.templeea...

Without Dylan, our two hosts convert this typical three man weave into a two man spread pick and roll game as they roll through the first half of the GM survey. We touch on top teams, top players, break out stars, and off season moves.

The regular season is almost back upon us! As the off first round series of the Western conference In our Honorary ring search. We will revisit the Grit and Grind Grizzles, two iterations of the Thunder and many more what could have beens.

The off season is almost over but for content sake Dylan and Nate look back at the best teams from 2010-19 who did not win the a Chip. Teams ahve been broken down into a 16 team bracket. Let us know who you think would win each series. https://www.templeeam.com/honor-ring

*Disclaimer* this was recorded before news broke about the Minnesota Timberwolves parting ways with Gersson Rosas. Aside from that news our trio breaks down the Northwest division. Did the Blazers do enough? Could Minnesota make the playoffs? Is Utah for real?

How bad are the Kings? Could the Clips slip below .500? What remains of the Warriors window? Who is the best of the Pacific division Suns or Lakers? Our trio debates these and more.

Dylan and Nico run the two game on this episode while Nathan soaks in the beautiful Denver sun and craft IPAs. Our duo challenge themselves to have kind words about every team in the Southeast and Central Divisions. And yes Dylan says nice things about the Pacers!

After weeks of deliberation the trio has taken their top 100 list live posting in the Greatest of All Discords, The Overstated NBA group and the UB/R Basketball group. Come check out Dylan Nico and Nate's reactions to your responses.

In making a top 100 some decisions are easy. LeBron James is better than Dion Waiters. Nikloas Jokic is better than Brook Lopez. In this Podcast our trio breaks down the close calls. Let us know your thoughts by eailing us at Hoopstemple@gmail.com or tweeting at us @templeEAM

In the beginning there were over 450 players. In our quest to find the top 100 we narrowed it down to 125. Listen to our debates on who should be in the list and where they should rank.

After watching the Lakers bring in Russell Westbrook, Nathan needed some reassurance from the most positive man in the basketball podcast game Nico Larsen, and a respectable twist on numbers from the Dylan Williamson. Listen to quite possibly the least negative takes on the Lakers, as well as discussion on the Heat, Wizards, Bulls Knicks and more.

No matter how talented of a big three you have every team needs specialist. Our trio, Dylan Nico and Nate were in that boat today for the upcoming draft so they sought out assistance from Jordan Ennis of the Assisted Development Podcast. Come get your and our draft questions answered. Also don't forget to check out our mock draft below. https://www.templeeam.com/nba-mock-draft/2021/7/21/nba-2021-m...

Should Dallas go for Kawhi? How much value does Christian Wood have on the block? Where are the Spurs going? All this and more as Dylan Nico and Nate go through the South West Division.

Welcome Back! Even with the Finals going full steam ahead our trio is looking past them toward free agency. Are you a fan of the Celtics, Nets, Raptors, Knicks or 76ers? Then you'll want to hear this discussion.

Do you believe a Bucks versus Suns Finals would be boring We don't so to help you out we have give three Bucks new fun nicknames. Then our trio looks at Damian Lillard tarde paths. Finally the Podcast wraps on a 2016 redraft. How far will Ben Simmons slide?

Not everyone is welcome back. 7 NBA team have moved on from their head coaches. Join Dylan Nico and Nate to discuss the openings, which teams may need to blow it up and some true playoff greatness.

With Nate gone, Nico and Dylan execute the two man game to perfection. Starting off setting a hard screen on Bud's rotations, giving and going through the first round losers off season outlooks before throwing the lob and hammering home Lillard trade speculation. Also find out why one of our hosts has beef with Mike James.

It is kinda of crazy to think we are just over 1 week into the playoffs. So much has happened and so much is still left to be determined. Listen to Dylan, Nico and Nathan go through the happenings of the NBA.

The playoffs are where reputations are made but not all reputations are good. The big three each prepared 5 players, coaches, or entities that have a lot to gain and/or a lot to lose in the 2021 playoffs.

Who is ready for the Play In? We sure are. We talk through all possible outcomes for the Lakers, Warriors, Grizzlies, Spurs, Hornets, Celtics, Wizards, and Pacers. As well as previewing the 4/5 and 3/6 matchups for each conference. Also guess which coach has developed sonic super powers? Find out in this week's podcast.

Without Nico to provide tie breaking votes the pod gets a bit heated as Nate and Dylan debate their All-NBA ballots

Do you believe in doing better? We do. This week our trio of regular hosts dive into the what it means to be the leagues Most Improved Player. Checks in on top Defensive Improvements. We did have some technical difficulties in discussing the biggest jump for players in their sophomore season. There was also discussion of the disappointments, guys who should have improved and our picks for the 2022...

The big three muse over what could have beens for LaMarcus Aldridge's career, comment on Murray's injury effect on Denver's chance and retort Mark Cuban and Luka's Play In comment all before leading into the big finale. What would an episode ofHoops Temple be without our trio trying to out do each other in a draft? Nico Dylan and Nate draft players solely on their potential to be the number 1 guy...