The Pick and Roll NBA Podcast w/ Jet and

Ep. 222 - Can NBA Fix Load Management Issue With New CBA?

Jet and Sap get set for NBA All-Star Weekend, kicking off the show talking about Celtics' coach Joe Mazzulla finally getting the "interm" tag taken off his title. They give their thoughts on the job he's done so far and speculate as to why now was the time to name him as the official head coach. Later, they talk about what to look out for during the All-Star Weekend and lament how far the dunk contest has fallen in terms of quality players participating. They end the show discussing the reports about the new CBA being worked on by the league and players, specifically how they will address combating load management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 221 - NBA Trade Deadline Reshapes the League

Jet and Sap give their thoughts on what was a momentous trade deadline in the NBA. They talk about all the major deals and why they think the landscape of the league was changed dramatically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 220 - Kyrie Wants to Leave Yet Another Team

Jet and Sap react to the breaking news that Kyrie Irving has requested a trade out of Brooklyn before the deadline. They discuss why this shouldn't come as a shock to anyone, and speculate on where Kyrie could end up, and how he would impact a new team. Later, the guys talk about LeBron's imminent breaking of the NBA scoring record and try to figure out who if anyone could ever approach LeBron's new record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 219 - Are the Surging 76ers the Title Favorites?

Jet and Sap kick off the show by reacting to the Lakers making a move for Rui Hachimura, and trying to figure out if they will make any more trades before the deadline. Next, they break down the hottest team in the league, the Philadelphia 76ers, and debate whether or not their recent play has made them title favorites. The guys end the show looking at the jumbled Western Conference, where most teams are neck and neck in the standings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 218 - Is Steph Curry the ”Modern Day MJ”???

Jet and Sap kick off the show talking about the age-defying play of LeBron James, as he continues to dominate despite being 38 years old. They debate what the Lakers should do to maximize their title chances while LeBron is still at this level. Later, the guys react to comments made by Warriors coach Steve Kerr, where he referred to Steph Curry as the modern-day Michael Jordan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 217 - Who the Hell is Going to be the NBA MVP?

Jet and Sap return after a brief sabbatical and get you caught up on everything going on in the NBA right now. They take a look at the current standings and discuss how close the top teams are to each other, and how the league is more competitive than ever. Later, the guys break down the race for league MVP at the midway point and try to figure out who will come out on top in what looks like a historically tight race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 216 - NBA Unveils New Awards...is it Too Much?

Jet and Sap talk about the suddenly resurgent Los Angeles Lakers, led by a dominant Anthony Davis. They discuss why the team has been playing better, and if this current level of play is sustainable for them. Later, the guys react to the NBA announcing new end-of-the-season awards, highlighted by a trophy for the team that finishes the season with the best record. They debate whether the league has too many awards, and who they should name the league MVP trophy after. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 215 - Have the Celtics and Bucks Have Separated Themselves From the Pack?

Jet and Sap return after the Thanksgiving holiday, and take a look at the current standing across the NBA. In the East, they agree that Boston and Milwaukee have stood out as the class of the conference, with both expected to get even more help soon via returns from injuries. They debate who threatens those teams the most, and then turn their attention to the Western Conference. The guys examine how tightly packed the West is right now, and speculate that one big trade may be what puts a team over the top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 214 - The Celtics are a Juggernaut

Jet and Sap start off the show talking about the blazing-hot Boston Celtics. They share their thoughts on the team's torrid start led by MVP candidate Jayson Tatum and a historically good offense. Later, the guys check in on the continued mess in Brooklyn, where Kevin Durant threw specific teammates under the bus in a recent interview with bleacher report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 213 - Can the Lakers Season Be Salvaged?

Jet and Sap start the show talking about the 11th-hour swerve by the Brooklyn Nets, as they end up hiring Jacque Vaughn rather than Ime Udoka to be their head coach. They speculate why this happened, and all roads lead back to Kyrie Irving. Later, the guys discuss the woeful Los Angles Lakers, and if there's anything that can be done to turn things around before it's too late. They end the show breaking down a conspiracy theory about LeBron's chase of Kareem's all-time scoring record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices