Casual NBA Fanatic Podcast
NBA Podcast for Fanatics, covers News, Games, Debates and everything NBA!
Episodes
84 episodes
Top 50 NBA Players Ranking: 30–21
In this episode, I continue my Top 50 NBA players ranking by breaking down players 30 through 21.This is where the list starts getting much harder to separate, with All-NBA level talent, elite complementary pieces, championship guards, h...
Top 50 NBA Players Ranking: 35–31
In this episode, I continue my Top 50 NBA players ranking by breaking down players 35 through 31.This range gets into some of the hardest player-value debates on the list, from elite offensive skill and versatile athletic wings to flawed...
My Top 50 NBA Ranking Gets Serious: 40–36
In this episode, I continue my Top 50 NBA players ranking by breaking down players 40 through 36.This range features a polished lead guard with elite offensive skill, 2 young rookies who already showed major playoff value, a versatile tw...
Top 50 NBA Players Ranking: 45–41
In this episode, I continue my Top 50 NBA players ranking by breaking down players 45 through 41.This group features one of the league’s most physical young playoff risers, an aging star whose impact still looks elite when healthy, a you...
Starting My Top 50 NBA Players Ranking: 50–46
In this episode, I begin my Top 50 NBA players ranking by breaking down players 50 through 46.This first group covers a wide range of player value, from elite shot-makers and defensive anchors to rising interior forces, aging stars, and ...
Who Had the Most Help: LeBron, KD, or Curry?
In this episode, I compare the career teammate situations of LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry, looking beyond the lazy “who had more help?” arguments.I break down the difference between star power, continuity, fit, longevity...
Building LeBron James’ All-Time Teammate Starting 5
In this episode, I build LeBron James’ all-time teammate starting 5, ranking the best players he has ever shared the floor with based on talent, fit, peak value, playoff impact, and what they actually brought next to LeBron.I break down ...
The GOAT Top 4 Draft Picks in NBA History?
In this episode, I break down the Summer League flashes from the top four picks and why this group already looks like it could become one of the most exciting top-end draft classes we’ve seen.AJ Dybantsa looks like the clear superstar ta...
Why Literally EVERYONE Still Wants 42 y/o LeBron…
In this episode, I break down the LeBron James free agency situation and why this could quietly become one of the most fascinating offseason races we’ve seen in years.I run through the main destinations being discussed, including Golden ...
Boston ain't going NOWHERE! Silver Lining of the JB Trade
In this episode, I react to the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia for Paul George, and why the immediate backlash toward Boston has been so intense.Jaylen Brown is coming off an MVP-caliber season, so moving him for a 36-year-...
Jaylen Brown Trade Rumours are STUPID!
In this episode, I break down why the constant Jaylen Brown trade rumours have gone way too far.The Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown era has produced one of the most successful runs in modern NBA basketball: years of 50-win seasons, repeate...
3 Reasons AJ Dybantsa is a Top 3 Scorer!
In this episode, I break down why AJ Dybantsa has the scoring foundation to become one of the best scorers in the NBA.With the draft approaching, I dive into the three biggest reasons I believe his offensive upside is so special: his rim...
'Best Player' Debate never been CLOSER!
In this episode, I break down the current best player in the world debate and why the race has become genuinely chaotic.The conversation runs through Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Dončić, Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetoko...
De’Aaron Fox Finals Rant.
In this episode, I break down De’Aaron Fox’s struggles through the Finals as the Spurs fall behind 3-1 against the Knicks.Fox has still had valuable moments as a tough-shot maker, but San Antonio needs more than occasional scoring bursts...
KAT is BUMMING the Alien!
In this episode, I break down Karl-Anthony Towns’ huge start to the Knicks’ series against the Spurs, where New York has jumped out to a 2-0 lead and KAT has been one of the defining players of the matchup.After years of playoff criticis...
Does Finals MVP SUDDENLY make Brunson Top 5?
In this episode, I break down whether Jalen Brunson has forced his way into the top-5 player conversation after another elite playoff run with the Knicks.With New York making a serious Finals push, Brunson’s case is built around clutch s...
No JDub, No Dynasty? Why OKC Needs Jalen Williams in Game 7
In this episode, I break down why Jalen Williams’ return matters so much for OKC heading into Game 7 against San Antonio.With JDub and Ajay Mitchell both missing time, the Thunder have lost 2 of their most important downhill creators out...
We're watching Parker and Ginobili REINCARNATED!
In this episode, I break down the playoff impact of Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, and why their early postseason performances are starting to feel like the beginning of something much bigger in San Antonio.Castle and Harper have yet t...
Wemby vs Gobert: A Defensive Battle for the Ages
In this episode, I break down the defensive battle between Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert, 2 of the greatest rim-protection forces the NBA has ever seen.With Gobert’s all-time defensive résumé and Wemby’s case as perhaps the greatest ...
Playoff Jokic has absolutely STUNK!
In this episode, I break down Nikola Jokic’s recent playoff struggles and what they actually mean for his standing in the NBA.Despite remaining the most dominant offensive force in the regular season, Jokic has faced real challenges agai...
Is this Playoff Run is Changing LeBron's GOAT Case at 41?
In this episode, I break down LeBron James’ incredible start to the 1st-round series against Houston, where he’s stepped into a clear number one option role at 41 years old with key injuries around him.Through the first 2 games, LeBron h...
5 NBA Players Under the Most Pressure This Playoffs
In this episode, I break down the 5 players facing the most pressure heading into the NBA playoffs and what this postseason could mean for their careers moving forward.From established superstars to rising stars stepping into larger role...
Flagg vs Knueppel: Who Should Win Rookie of the Year?
In this episode, I break down the Rookie of the Year race as the season reaches its final stretch, focusing on the contrasting cases of Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel.Rather than just comparing box score production, I evaluate their impac...
Are Tatum & Brown the Best Duo in the NBA Again?
Breaking down whether Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have quietly re-established themselves as the best duo in the NBA.With Tatum returning late in the season and working his way back into form, Boston has found that firepower they desper...
Did Bleacher Report Get Their ‘Pure Scorers’ List Wrong?
In this episode, I break down Bleacher Report’s list of the greatest “pure scorers” in NBA history and evaluate how well their rankings actually hold up.I dive into the criteria behind what defines a pure scorer, including scoring volume...