The Big 3 NBA Podcast

A. Sherrod Blakely and Josue Pavon discuss the Celtics' schedule, games to look forward to seeing; Jayson Tatum and Team USA fall-out, Tatum's future with Team USA and now that his season is finally over, and what some things (3-point shooting) that Tatum need to work on. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports Ap...

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss Team USA men's basketball taking the Gold, Jayson Tatum’s future with Team USA, and the Celtics revenge tour. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS f...

Discuss with Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic the Team USA win over Serbia, Suns stars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, and their chances of coming out of a stacked Western Conference where they're likely to see a talented Boston team waiting. Suggested Thumbnail Images: Something that would include some but not necessarily all of the following folks: Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Ja...

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss Team USA's Olympics win over Brazil and look forward to Wednesday's game against Serbia. Additionally, their conversation covers Jayson Tatum and his role with Team USA, including whether he's happy with the way it's going. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy...

On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely is joined be CLNS Media's Bobby Manning as they discuss the Team USA benching of Jayson Tatum; the Jaylen Brown, Team USA and Nike on-again kerfuffle; and a look ahead to the game against South Sudan. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, cr...

Welcome back to the Big 3 NBA Podcast! A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by CLNS Media's Josue Pavon to discuss Tatum, Holiday, and White and the expectations for them on Team USA. They also get into the impact all these contracts will have on potential bidders and round out things by discussing the biggest threats to a Celtics repeat. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the e...

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss the Celtics signing Sam Hauser to a four-year extension that keeps another title-winning squad member in Boston beyond next season. In addition, it continues to pile on to what will be one of the most expensive payrolls in NBA history. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s N...

A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Noa Dalzell of Celtics Blog to discuss reflections and thoughts from the Celtics Summer League games. Who will be able to carve out a role in the Celtics rotation? Who could make the G-League Team? Surprises? Disappointments? The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you ca...

In this edition of The Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss Jaylen Brown's comments in Las Vegas regarding Nike, Derrek White, etc., in addition to the Celtics’ summer league squad which is coming off a convincing win over the Los Angeles Lakers and the much-talked-about Bronny James. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitem...

Welcome to the Big 3 NBA Podcast! A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by the Philadelphia Inquirer's Keith Pompey to discuss the offseason changes made by the Sixers, led by the addition of Paul George; the ever-increasing role/impact of Maxey, and Joel Embiid playing with Team USA despite dealing with health issues late in the regular season.  Get ready for an in-depth analysis of the Philadelphia 76ers...

On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss the Boston Celtics’ upcoming summer league slate of games, why it has major value for the franchise going forward, and much more! The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge...

A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Mike Curtis of Dallas Morning News to discuss the recent additions to the Mavericks roster, and how they would stack up now against the Boston Celtics. Would Klay Thompson make a difference? The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into se...

Join A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis on The Big 3 NBA Podcast as they delve into the future of the Boston Celtics focusing on the announced sale and the team's strategic moves.  They begin by discussing the retirement of Kemba Walker, which was announced yesterday via social media. Despite challenges integrating Walker, his legacy shines through his character and sportsmanship....

A. Sherrod Blakely and Bobby Manning of CLNS Media discuss the two most recent additions to the Celtics roster, their potential impact, short and long-term, and what this means to the team’s offseason plans going forward. 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Celtics draft Scheierman 3:25 - Baylor's rebounding impact 5:00 - Importance of shooting 8:14 - Excitement over draft pick 10:25 - Comparing draft prospects 1...

A. Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn discuss what worked, what didn’t work, and some of the standout performers not named Tatum or Brown for the Celtics during the championship 2024 season. 0:00 - Celtics Championship Celebration 1:06 - National Media's Perception 5:30 - Dominating Wins over Miami and Golden State 7:20 - Elite Defense, Improving Offense 10:57 - Turning Point: Nine Straight Wins 12...

On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by Vinnie Goodwill to discuss the Celtics' championship run, and discuss the team's chances of running it back next year. That, and much more! 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Celtics' impressive season 5:09 - Jaylen Brown's impact 6:50 - Tatum's game five 10:26 - Ultimate vote of confidence 12:32 - More juice in tank 15:51 - Celtics defens...

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis discuss the Celtics' impressive Game 5 that resulted in their season ending with Banner 18. Their conversation then shifts to a sneak peek ahead to what’s next for the Celtics.  0:00 - Boston Wins! 1:29 - Celtics' Team Effort 3:41 - Overcoming Concerns 9:14 - Kyrie's Playoff Performance 10:59 - Monty Williams' Future 16:05 - Kyrie's Comments on Bo...

A. Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn discuss the fallout from Game 4, look ahead to Game 5, and Boston’s chances of closing out the series to secure Banner 18. 0:00 - Game 4 Breakdown 13:50 - PrizePicks 16:09 - Frustration with Tatum 20:34 - Unselfish play critique 23:27 - Offensive positioning strategy 25:10 - Patience against Luka 27:50 - Gametime 29:30 - Lively as the Difference Maker 32:19 - C...

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis are back with another episode to discuss the Celtics taking a 2-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. They talk about Jrue Holiday praise not having to equal Marcus Smart hate, Joe Mazzulla's awkward response at a press conference, and Kyrie Irving. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement w...

A. Sherrod Blakely is joined by David Aldridge of The Athletic to discuss Kristaps Porzingis' massive Game 1 before looking forward to the "maturity game" for the Celtics in Game 2. Their conversation then turns to Kyrie Irving's lackluster performance, and how the Mavericks can adjust moving forward. 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Celtics defeat Dallas in game one 3:00 - Criticism of Jayson Tatum discussed...

A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis delve into the key matchups to watch; Tatum vs Luka; Kyrie vs Jaylen Brown; and the coaching matchup, pitting two Black coaches against each other in the Finals for the first time since 1975. The Big 3 Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops k...

A. Sherrod Blakely welcomed Michael Curtis, the Dallas Mavericks beat writer for the Dallas Morning News to the BIG 3 NBA Podcast to preview the NBA Finals. They discussed Luka Doncic's health and his contributions beyond the stats, emphasizing his attention to detail, which is crucial to the team's success. They also talked briefly about Dereck Lively II and P.J. Washington. Additionally, they co...

A. Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn recap the Celtics sweeping the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals and reflect on Jaylen Brown winning the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP over Jayson Tatum. They look forward to the NBA Finals and make their guesses on how Tatum will perform in that series, and discuss the recent Stephen A. Smith comments regarding Jaylen Bro...

A. Sherrod Blakely welcomes Bobby Manning from CLNS Media and The Garden Report to discuss the Boston Celtics' 2-0 series lead against the Indiana Pacers. They highlight standout performances, including Jaylen Brown's 40-point game, and analyze the impact of Tyrese Haliburton's hamstring injury. Joe Mazzulla's coaching adjustments are praised for their effectiveness both before and during games. T...

In this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis open by discussing the Pacers and the unique challenge they might pose to Boston. They analyze the potential impact of Kristaps Porzingis playing or missing games in the series. The hosts also examine the blind spots of the coaches and how Game 2 often seems to be a stumbling block for Joe Mazzulla due to...