HoopDimes Podcast – Episode 3: Battle of New York’s City’s Basketball Soul
DV and Frankie Buckets speak on the current tension between the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks, as well as each of their fans and culture. Both teams were recently featured on the cover of The New Yorker, which is a big deal and emphasizes both a rivalry and revival for both franchises. The dynamic…
Dennis Velasco
HoopDimes Podcast – Episode 2: LeBron James, 30-Deep, and the Nets
DV and Frankie Buckets talk about LeBron James thoughts this season on the play-in games, which they conveniently use as an excuse to curse on the podcast. Also, they speak on the possibilities for Los Angeles Lakers heading toward the postseason with the loss of Dennis Schroder, and the need for Anthony Davis to step…
HoopDimes Podcast – Episode 1: NBA MVP Contenders
DV and Frankie Buckets team up for their first podcast together, ever, as well as the premiere HoopDimes podcast episode. They pick their NBA MVP, as well as mention the contenders and pretenders so far. Can anyone catch Nikola Jokic at this point? Should we still consider Joel Embiid even though he’s missed a significant…
The Portland Trail Blazers Defense Needs To Change
The Portland Trail Blazers defense has been atrocious this season and will hold back any chance they have to win a title. In order to show just how bad it’s been, here is a couple of lists that can illustrate such a fact. Defensive Rating 30. Sacramento Kings 29. Portland Trail Blazers 28. Minnesota Timberwolves…
Jeremy Lund
The Zion 1: Zion Williamson’s First Signature Sneaker Debuts
New Orleans Pelicans star, Zion Williamson is finally coming out with his own signature sneaker. Having been a part of Jordan Brand since his NBA journey began last season, Williamson will debut the Zion 1 tonight versus the Brooklyn Nets. The Zion 1 comes in four colorways, all of them with specific meaning to the…
LaMarcus Aldridge: A Career of What-Ifs
On April 15th, LaMarcus Aldridge released shocking news that due to issues with his heart, he would need to immediately retire from the game of basketball. He was a great player that was underrated throughout his whole career because he could never reach the final stage of success and attention he always craved. I grew…