Holy Backboard

I talk about the Providence Friars Devin Carter for the second episode of Complementary Pieces. I talk about his NCAA Journey  The context surrounding him taking that next step His potential fit with the Portland Trail Blazers  Him being a great culture guy wherever he goes His Player comps   

Dustin and I talk about the Baylor Bear Ja'Kobe Walter. We talk about his elite and versatile shooting ability. The work he would have to put in to be a starting level shooting guard  His defense and the context around it The teams he fits well on His NBA team scheming around his skill set  Player Comps HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHaw...

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Trail Blazers  Scoot Henderson's fantastic week The viability of a Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, and Malcolm Brogdon three-guard lineup The coaching not being creative enough Predicted the two few games of Blazers Basketball HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

I did my first solo draft content podcast on the Clemson Forward/Center PJ Hall I talk about PJ's college journey  How we scale him down to play in the NBA  His shooting, Screen setting and playmaking  his Fundamental defense  and his Player Comps    Thank you for listening 

Dustin and I talk about the last week of Blazers basketball Deandre Ayton getting involved in the offense and shining in a more significant role How do we envision Anfernee Simons's role on the Blazers when there is better context surrounding the team?  Which players are untouchable    Damian Lillard returns to Portland.    We predicted the games for this week's slate of games.  HB Merch: https://...

Dustin and I talk about  Nikola Topić, an elite playmaker and slasher with warts in other parts of his game. Can the NBA help him get more flexibility? Can he play off the ball?  What his comps are How does he fit with the Blazers specifically?  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Dustin and I talk about the Blazers road trip, the score differential in the games from the last few weeks Coaching staff not putting players in positions to succeed  What to do with DeAndre Ayton? Trade targets  Predicted games for next week's slate of games  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Buy your HB merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me/    

Dustin and I do our first Future Friday of the draft cycle and talk about NBL Center Alexandre Sarr. As a prospect, Sarr gives you defensive versatility that is incredibly hard to find, and mixed with a developing three-point shot, it makes him the number one prospect on most boards.  We talk about his fit with the current core of players, finding players that fit around Sarr.  We give out our pla...

Dustin and I talk about the lack of a paint presence. The Blazers relying too heavily on Anfernee Simons having a ceiling performance to be competitive  Shaedon Sharpe is not getting enough playing time and lack of usage when in. Made our predictions for this week's slate of games. Draft coverage is coming soon Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Dustin and I talk about the last few weeks of Blazers Basketball.  Blazers having one quarter every game where things fall apart  Not rebounding  Scoot's improvement  Needing to get healthy to make decisions  What players would we protect if the NBA had an expansion draft?  Predicted games from this slate of games    HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @das...

Dustin and I talk about how the Blazers have played the last week How important Scoot is for all Portland Trail Blazers and their ability to reach their highest potential  Billups and the coaching staff not putting the players in positions to succeed. We predicted games for this slate of games for the Portland Trail Blazers  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Buy your HB merch:...

Dustin and I talked about Anfernee Simons and his wonderful play this week. He's defending at a high level and driving to the basket at an elite frequency.  Shaedon Sharpe is playing exceptionally well. The young players are stepping up with the injuries on the roster. Buy our merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me/ Follow the show: Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22       

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers!  Shaedon Sharpe's fantastic week!  Malcolm Brogdon's mentorship with Shaedon and Scoot Deandre Ayton's role this week   Our opinions on the in-season Tournament    Predicted games from this week's slate of game    Buy HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me/products   Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHaw...

Dustin and I talked about the past week of Blazers Basketball. The offense is much easier with two decision-makers at the guard positions. Jabari Walker improvement   Scoots shooting prep   Utilizing the Blazers player minutes so they can be more effective   Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22      

Episode 360!!! Dustin and I talk about why our offense has been awful.  when we get our injured players back, the offense will get so much better guards not making the reads to give us easy baskets Predicted games for slate of games  a quickly talked about Nikola Topić Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Dustin and I discuss our favorite Thanksgiving desserts. Watching the Blazers struggle Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant pairing Getting Deandre Ayton more involved defensively  More Kris Murray playing time Predicted the next week of games  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22  

Dustin and I talked about the last week of Blazers basketball The effect injuries have on the team Shaedon's incredible play Players not playing in roles for their skill set Predicted games for the following slate of games  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.  Buy our merch https://holy-backboard.printify.me/products

Dustin and I talked about the last week of Blazers basketball!  Spacing the court properly What happens when Anfernee returns to the lineup Favorite League Pass Teams We talked about the following slate of games for the Portland Trail Blazers.  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22. 

Dustin and I discussed the Blazers to start the 2023-2024 Season. The two different thought processes the head coach and general management have.  Building around Scoot and Shaedon  Anfernee Simon's roles this season   Predicted this week's slate of games    Who are you watching the most on the court on offense and defense?    Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.           

Dustin and I talked about Malcolm Brogdon's role on the team, and Robert Williams III being too good for the role the Blazers have for him, then we did our Western Conference Predictions   Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22

Dustin and I talked about the Jrue Holiday trade to Boston for Robert Williams III, Malcolm Brogdon, and picks. We talk about the potential fit with Robert and Deandre Ayton, having a depth of big men, Malcolm Brogdon's fit and which players he helps the most, and more excitement about the next season. 

The Boys are back and we discussed the Damian Lillard trade. We give our thoughts on the return, how Deandre Ayton will fit with Scoot and Shaedon, and potential Jrue landing spots.     

Sam (@RipVillage) joins us on the podcast! The three of us talk about potential Damian Lillard trades, Jusuf Nurkic's future with the Blazers, Anfernee Simons' role on the team, who will be the leader of the Trail Blazers in terms of leadership and our opinions on Joe Cronin.  Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.  Listen to Sam's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/li...

Dustin and I talk about the young Blazers in the summer league. 

Dustin and I talk about the first two days of free agency, Jerami Grant resigning, cutting Trendon Watford in anticipation of getting an influx of players in a Damian Lillard trade, what we value most in a Damian Lillard trade, what we would do as the Gm for this season.    Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22