Business Casual Basketball

Coming at you solo for this one! I've developed three hard hitting questions based on what I've seen from fans and the playoff results so far. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For podcast #60, Kory Waldron joins me to discuss NBA playoffs round two and a few young players who have alot of growing to do in order to realize their true potential as professionals. Kory is a Project Manager, Podcaster & Social Media Contributor. You can follow him on Twitter @KWallHoops. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the 2019 NBA Playoffs! The goal of this podcast is to evaluate each playoff series so far and use each result to produce short-term/long-term implications. Sports writer and tweeter Ben Pfeifer joins this loaded round one pod with some excellent qualitative and quantitative analysis. You can follow Ben and his extensive league coverage on Twitter @Ben_Pfeifer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, I brought in sports fanatic and fellow podcaster Chris Perry to speak on his local Lakers and other storylines dominating the NBA just in time for the start of the 2019 playoffs. You can follow Chris on Instagram @mrisaidwutisaid. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Haynes from the Posted Up Podcast drops by to evaluate some of our favorite shoes of the season, and conduct a season in review to prepare for the 2019 Playoffs. Our postseason preparation/year in review segment starts at the 34:30 mark. You can follow Mark on Twitter and Instagram @mhdachamp. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brought in the SMD Sports Podcast for a cool collaborative effort on this podcast. We dive into the present and future of the league by identifying some players still performing at a high level into their 30s and who could rise up behind them to rule the league one day. The trio of Marc, Dylan, and Steve run the SMD Podcast. You can follow their page on and Instagram @smdsports and on Twitter @SMDSportsPodca1. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Diggs returns to BCB as we look at teams flying under the radar as the postseason approaches. Additionally, we have a little fun re-ranking all sixteen playoff teams based on entertainment value. The fun factor bracket segment begins at 21:48. Scott is a passionate NBA Twitter contributor with a lot on his mind. You can follow him @scottiediggs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Houston native Stephen Bibbs returns to the podcast after a long absence to provide a unique perspective on controversial technical fouls and the five year extension Rockets GM Daryl Morey recently received. Stephen is a diehard Trailblazers fan. You can check out his unbiased opinions on Twitter at @Don_Malaion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Very happy to welcome back Joshua Bishop back onto the podcast. Joshua is a student at the University of Georgia and an enthusiastic Atlanta Hawks fan. He offers a unique perspective on the Hawks and their rapid improvement after we get into a honest convo about NBA defense. The Hawks portion of the pod begins at 44:45. You can follow him on Twitter @joshuabi3hop for Hawks analysis and updates on his own podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We welcome on Mark Haynes of the Yahoo Sports Posted Up Podcast to talk about the uncertainty and excitement surrounding likely future NBA draftee Zion Williamson! Later on, we talk a quick glance at some teams hovering on the playoff bubble to see how has the most to gain or lose from securing a trip to the postseason. This conversation begins at the 36:00 mark. You can follow Mark on Twitter and Instagram @mcdachamp. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Paul Centopani from The Step Back is on to speak about the incredible streaks that Westbrook and Harden are currently on and which one is more impressive. Also, we look at the 2019 Forbes NBA Evaluations to spot some trends and facts that indicate where the NBA is headed as a business in the future. Paul Centopani is a reporter for Source Media Company and a Contributor for The Step Back sports website. His Twitter handle is @PCentopani if you'd like to check out his work. We begin talking about the Forbes Evaluations at the 33:12 mark. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This trade deadline has been so active, we had to add on another episode! Dylan Hughes is on for round 2 as we talk the 2AM Sixers/Clippers trade, the risks of signing upcoming Free Agents, Miami's salary dumps, and MUCH more. Dylan is a contributor for Fansided and a site expert for the Dunking Wolves website. You can follow him on Twitter @ByDylanHughes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Zak Noble is on this week to talk about Anthony Davis' trade demands, the Porzingis deal nobody saw coming and some new developments concerning All-Star Weekend - both good and bad. Zak Noble is one of the hosts of the 4 SZNS Show that features special guests from around the NBA on a weekly basis. You can find him on Twitter @Zaknoble. If you enjoyed the pod, please leave a review and share! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shane Young and I take a sneak peak at the players approaching free agency this Summer. Also, we look at the state of basketball content today and what it means for content creators looking to make their mark. Section on the writing business begins at the 46:05 mark. Shane Young is a freelance writer with quality work on clutchpoints, bballbreakdown, and Medium. You can follow him on Twitter @Youngnba. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this "quick hitter" podcast, Jonanthan Tjarks comes on to discuss the dynamic MVP race through one half of the season. Jonathan is a staff writer for Ringer.com. You can follow Jonanthan on Twitter @JonathanTjarks and visit Ringer.com/NBA to check out some of his work. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy to welcome Jacob Goldstein back onto the podcast this week. We're identifying some playoff contenders and pretenders in each conference. Also, we dive into some of the pitfalls of All-Star 2019 fan voting and how these issues can be rectified going forward. Be sure to share, subscribe, and leave a review if you enjoyed it! The All-Star voting portion begins at 51:40. You can follow Jacob and all of his excellent statistical analysis on Twitter @JacobEGoldstein. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first episode of 2019, NBA contributor Scott Durkin comes aboard to look at the best active shooters in the league...some players on the list may be slightly surprising. We also give some opinions on the brand new "Earned Edition" jerseys that were awarded to last season's sixteen playoff teams. The Earned Edition jersey conversation begins at the 34 minute mark if you'd like to skip ahead. You can follow Scott on Twitter @ScottieDiggs. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Merry Christmas basketball fans! This week on the podcast is all about preparing for NBA Christmas, featuring five intriguing matchups. Additionally, there is some background info on the madness surrounding Anthony Davis recently. Tune in to find out exactly why the Pelicans might fear losing him, even two years out from Free Agency. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this edition of the podcast, Jackson Frank returns to the podcast to take a look at the best/worst contracts in the league based on value, if the NBA is headed towards true competitive balance, and shoutout some of the best bench units. Jackson is a writer for great basketball outlets such as the Athletic, The Step Back, and Liberty Ballers. You can follow him at @jackfrank_jjf on Twitter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deion Young returns to the pod to talk the most improved players, best rookies, and how the Markelle Fultz situation is shaking out through one quarter of the NBA season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aaron-washington2/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices