Ze Boban Croc Sponsorship

On tonight's pod,

We return from festivus to discuss our absurd lack of Subway & Croc sponsorships, but eventually get on track to discuss the Blazer stagnancy and whether the current formula is worth sticking to. We discuss the new-found 9-1 Houston rocketship surge and strategies for continuing. We discuss the Wizards barring the Wall heel surgery and whether they're headed towards tank town, Beal/Porter trade options. We also touch on the anti-tampering piece released by the NBA and set forth new years resolutions for the league itself. We finish discussing the Pacers recent outings and continued encouraging play from Turner and Young.

Luka Doncic: The Next LBJ? - Pep; Exploring Mitchell's Sophomore Slump

On tonight's pod,

The gang minus one gathered around to discourse the state of the Kings regarding coach Dave Joerger's comp of Fox/Bagley to Russ/KD, and how it may not have been as crazy as it seems. We also dive deeper into Mitchell's sophomore slump and whether the entire thing is that worthy of panic. Much credit is given to the ever-improving John Collins, and we explore Luka vs. Trae Young and what Trae needs to do to make ATL not regret taking Luka. We also tell the infamous Bagley/Vince Carter/Ryan Anderson pool hall story.



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Bulls Team Meeting Featuring The Other Brooks Guy Live from Ponytail Myles' Stable

On tonight's pod,

We discuss the total madness that ensued with that other Brooks for the acquisition of Ariza, we discuss the total meltdown of the Bulls, the upswing of the Celtics and the implication and importance of knowing your role and review of Jackie MacMullan's piece. We also take time to discuss the Pacers, the emergence of ponytail Myles, the future regarding of maintenance of services from Bogeymania, and exploring Vic's absence/return.



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Brian Returns from Scurvy, LA Clip Train, and Myles Magic

On tonight's pod, Brian returns from scurvy and we can cast. We see if the illness has truly left as Pep and I try and convince him once again to join the LA Clipper train. We discuss what NY may physically give up for John Wall. We break down the Eastern and Western Conference standings and recap the cream of the crop and those that are absolutely not. We find ourselves ending with a much expanded state of the Pacers address, in regards to their play without Vic, some MYLES MAGIC, Sabonis/Turner compatibility reassessment, Holiday, and trying to discourse on Tyreke. Give it a listen and we promise to all take our Vit C pills and avoid scurvy for weeks to come.



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Warriors' Dray-ma, Butler to Philly, State of the Pacers

It's a me, Dario!

On tonight's pod,

We discuss all the dray-ma happening with the Golden State Warriors and if it really matters in the grand scheme of things, we talk Butler to Philly and Bob Cov/Saric to Minny; we get into a really large debate on whether or not John Wall is tradable...again, and we take a look into the state of the Pacers w/ a Brian-led edition of dis way or dat way. Not to mention, we TBT the 2010-11 Huskies and have our first agreement ever on the Taco Ball Top Prospect. This was loaded and we made it without much singing...you're welcome.



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The Wild, Wild West, Domas' Tribute Band Playing One Week

On today's pod, we ruin another song and incorporate some scatting (LAME.)  while we discuss the Wild, Wild West contenders vs. pretenders, salty Kyrie, John Wall moving on?, and Terry Rozier's future. We finish up discussing the past week for the Pacers and throwing Domas a tribute - you know where that's headed.

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Lalalalala Mo Bamba - A Section 203 Halloween Special

On today's pod,

We discuss LA-LA-LA-LA-LA Mo Bamba - except not for what you think. We speak of the spooky Houston Rockets and the fright of our misjudgments of the Milwaukee Bucks and Luka Doncic. We introduce a new Throwback Thursday segment on the 2012-2013 UK Men's team, and the continued search for the Taco Ball Top Prospect. We finish talking Pacers ball and the spookiest things that could happen tonight in NY.



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Nik Sauce Castillo > Pacers Assist to Turnover Ratio

On tonight's pod, we dive deep into the ongoing of the league and discuss the following questions...is Hart more valuable than Lonzo? Would Kobe be welcomed back to the Lake Show? Who is a better generational shooter Korver or Redick? Are the Pacers okay? Are the frustrations w/ Myles warranted or a formality? And so much more.



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Ingram, NOLA Pelis, the Legend of Larry Joe, and 150K

On tonight's pod,

BASKETBALL IS BACK! We discuss the GOAT Pelicans, the little gentlemen's scuffle in the LA-HOU contest, the legend of Larry Joe Ingles, and Pepe talks about his fantasy basketball lineup on air then asks to be funded 150K for the pod. We round around to the Pacers and discuss the peaks and valleys of their first few contests, who has been the best, and discuss Myles' first few games progress.



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Jimmy Wants No Scrubs, Lowe's Tiers, & Miami Bliss

On tonight's pod, Jimmy wants no scrubs. We discuss the total, utter madness going on in Minny-sota. From deals, to verbal GM challenges in our own personal "Players Only" meeting. We also discuss our favorite reporter, Zach Lowe's annual tiers and get really fired up over the Milwaukee Bucks. We have the first weekly Taco Ball Top Prospect talk over NBA rooks. And we finish up with a Pacers full court press. Lots to unpack here.

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Pacers Pre-Szn Preview Pod: Sabonis-Myles-Thad Love Triangle & Myles the All-Star?

On tonight's pod, we take the much overdue time to address the Pacers exclusively after we get off the topic of NBA featured Shrek...with a little too much singing. We discuss recent reports of Sabonis-Turner starting frontcourt, where Thad belongs in the system, if Vic will be a league leader in scoring, and where the Pacers can build upon from last year. We also name our superlatives for individual categories. This pod is rich with previewed content, Pacers-exclusive. Listen below:



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Cinderella Turns into a Pumpkin? The Jimmy Butler Trade and an NBA Pacific Division Preview

On tonight's pod, we discuss the poor, poor NBA pacific division where the Warriors have (and likely will) continue to reign supreme. We also talk about Phoenix, Sacramento, and the Clippers because we have to and the Lakers because we actually want to. Need a couple options for the Butler trade? We gotcha there too. And other random stuffs like whether Cinderella is a pumpkin or if this was an elaborate way to avoid the walk of shame. If this doesn't scare you enough for a basketball podcast: hint - Sacramento is still paying Caron Butler money...and that is harrowing...



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The NBA's Southwest Division: Disco Pelis, Boogie, and Mr. Barnes

On tonight's pod, we discuss the wasteland of the NBA's Southwest Division and how much it has changed (clue: really just not for the better), we discuss Harrison Barnes as an option and discourse on what to expect from the San Antonio Spurs basketball club this upcoming season post-Kawhi. There are more 30 for 30s sparking a debate about the Dallas Mavs on a sitcom and so much more. Also, P.S.  no way Houston doesn't win this division, amirite?!?!?



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NBA Northwest Division Preview: The Jazz That Started in Utah

On tonight's pod, we discuss the NBA's Northwest Division - Blazers, Thunder, Timberbulls, Nugs, and the Jazz. We have some 30 for 30s that are quite rangy and theatrical. We have a tough time trying to figure out why teams are so great on defense and have so much talent but still can't win games - our answer may not be what you think...or it could be...I don't know. Nevertheless, we address the Blazers star power in the backcourt and how it doesn't really matter, what getting rid of Melo really means for the Thunder, where the Timerbulls went/are going wrong, why the Nugs really haven't gotten any better, and whether the Jazz are really as good as people think. All that and more on the pod below:



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NBA Southeast Division Preview: Mediocre is Bad and John Wall w/ the Bags

On tonight's pod, we discuss the NBA's southeast division in all of its splendor. Occupied by the Heat, Magic, Wizards, Hawks, and Hornets, we come to the agreement that mediocre is just terrifying. The contracts to match...also terrifying, but JOHN WALL GETS THE BAGS. We have haikus and 30 for 30 featuring buddy cops and Bamba's magic show. We have our own happy ending when we realize that we never have to talk about this division until a month from now, and inevitable sadness considering that the Hawks may be the best equipped team going forward in a STEAMING hot take. Take a listen:



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The Central Division Preview: Right Hooks and Hennessy

On tonight's pod, we discuss the NBA's central division minus the Pacers w/ a couple new additions including team-specific 30 for 30s, lots of unnecessary beat boxing, and some Hulk Hogan slam poetry. We discuss the Cavs, Bulls, Pistons, and Bucks in a terribly confusing outlook on the division. Jokes...made...teams...analyzed. A couple trips down memory lane AND of course, some Tracy Chapman for the road.



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Atlantic Division Preview: Live from Giannis' Bobsled

On tonight's pod, the crew talks the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division as part of the NBA 2018-2019 preview series going on the next few weeks. Spoiler: it look a lot like crapping on the Knicks. Pepe talks more Golden C and the squad somehow ends up discussing a Giannis' bobslead team top to bottom.



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Hulk or Elvis? Pacers Schedule, Lakers, and Lots of Stuff.

In another laboriously slow basketball week, we get rather off track near the beginning while discussing the Pacers schedule released last Friday and get all the way to Hulk Hogan vs. Elvis, Hulk w/ Ouija board, and lots of other oddly Hulk things before actually talking strictly basketball. We talk are the Lakers overrated? What's going on with CJ McCollum calling guys out? Are the Jazz the 2nd best of the West? Much fun and much basketball (near the 3/4 mark) with this one.




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NCAA Done on One and Done? for 100 points to Frankie Scrabble

On tonight's pod,

We discuss the recent updates to the NCAA's rules and regulations regarding "elite prospects," agents, and undrafted players. We also argue if this really even changes anything. We discuss the opening schedule and the lack of the Pacers presence in this line-up, as well as likely Pacers record given the division. We also discuss European prospects odd stat line and career progression (ie Doncic, Porzingis, etc.) before transitioning to the NBA. This is one jam packed hour.



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NBA Draft Prospect Blueprint Chat and Pop Takes out the Spurs Roster

On tonight's Section 203 pod, we take a look at the past 3 drafts (and some much further back), and players that have come out of them and try to figure the perfect NBA draft prospect blueprint and flowchart for success in the NBA. We disagree, we debate, and bring up players from Dame to Andris Biedriņš. We also discuss James Harden's new hotwheel and try to figure out why Pop is injuring the entire Spurs roster with his hellbows.


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Love, Hate, and Early Power Rankings Live On-board the Boatjan

On this evening's cast, we take a quick look at our beloved starting SF and his ventures at yacht week in Croatia.  We then continue on to discuss Kevin Love's new deal and the current state of the Cavs, Kawhi things, which we quickly get tired of, and Dwayne Wade to potentially to China. We spend a lot of time discussing the early power rankings released this week, which takes us on quite a journey discussing the Lakers and shortly after the Pacers.



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Loyalty vs. Championship Royalty

Let’s discuss loyalty vs. royalty. In recent memory, Isaiah Thomas, DeMar DeRozan, and Kawhi Leonard comes to mind most prevalently. Isaiah Thomas averaged 28 PPG in 16-17’ and poured his soul out on the court after the death of his sister. He grew in the eyes of Boston, and Boston came to love him. DeMar opened up about his ongoing battles of depression as he entered the prime of his career in Toronto, which came with another All-Star selection and an All-NBA bid. Kawhi Leonard, who looked destined to be a Spur forever – humble, low-maintenance, and quiet. Fully Kawhi. This pivoted 180 degrees when Kawhi injured his quad, and you know the rest of the story by now.

On one hand, the NBA is a business. It will always be a business. The league’s elite, top five signs one year deals often and negotiates on their terms. Biggest example – LeBron James and his recent tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The roster is built and no one is safe, and everyone knows it. Look now – the Cavs went from the Eastern Conference representatives to now a fringe playoff team in a weaker conference. Consider last year when Gordon Hayward, who grew into an elite level wing in Utah, who left the place where it all started to join Kyrie Irving in Boston. Generally, this is a player’s league and this is the player’s choice. Paul George circa summer 2017 – player’s choice. From super teams to more literally player options, these all value one thing - player’s choice. Teams around the league are forced to bend and break around players that have the opportunity to break down their franchise and force rebuild after an investment of picks and good faith.

Now, it’s important to note that the franchise’s are not without blame. In a league where jobs are based on winning at the highest level (…ain’t that right, Dwayne Casey?), it’s about pointing the finger. If things go awry, upper management is quickest to point the finger at the people in the trenches. Likewise, players occasionally point back for lack of assistance or poor locker room choices. For example, DeMarcus Cousins was always brutally critical of Sacramento for trades and draft picks. When you have a platform, you’re much more apt to use. In the case of DeRozan, he was asked to be the franchise’s Kobe. He remained loyal, he pushed to a higher all-NBA level and in return was dished for another all-NBA guy when healthy. While verbal intentions carry value, everyone has a price. If anything, it should breed the same loyalty in San Antonio, who are reported to be enamored with his skillset and believe it was well worth the price.

What does it boil down to? Loyalty goes two ways. Superstars aren’t promised, even and especially for NBA franchises. With the trajectory of the league towards super teams over a healthy mix, this is not the time or the place to expect loyalty to be maintained. With job stability, LBJ free agentless conferences, and only so much time before an imminent rebuild (except for you Spurs…), these risks must be taken. With a documented history of utter failure – recall that Toronto was swept by a Cavs team that had the best player on the worst roster – no one is safe. When you can’t be trusted to win when it matters, all issues of loyalty go out the door. You must leverage loyalty for championship royalty. With teams emerging from rebuilds, acquiring different players, and making more moves to shuffle deck, it doesn’t help to stay stagnant. I’d argue the same with relationships with players. It doesn’t help to stay stagnant. Feelings will always matter, and the more time you have to plant roots, the harder it is to remove them from the planted ground.

Let’s consider one last thing: no trade clause. Could this be a future bargaining tactic with the recent backlash from players - Isaiah, DeMar, Lou Williams, PG on Lance, etc. - that helped to build the franchise? Unpopular with teams, maybe the push for more no trade clauses will shift the power dynamic more in favor of the players again insurmountably, at least for the time being. Is staying in one place worth taking less money? How does this affect the implementation of the super max to keep players in town? Does it at all? Or is all this just a fancy way to give players more control to make their own choices? Will that help anything? Only time will tell. When it comes to the league though, business is business and championships reign supreme – for both players and franchises alike.

- RF

Kawhi and DeMar Converge at a Denny's in Topeka, Kansas: A Masterpiece by Andy Narwol

On this episode of The Section 203 Podcast, we time the Kawhi charade just right as it comes to an end. We discuss the midpoint, inaccurately, between San Antonio and Toronto and that takes us down a whirlwind to some Denny's in Topeka, Kansas. We discuss the trade in all of it's weird splendor, as well as the recent signing of Jabari to CHI, Hassan trying to mend his relationship w/ Miami, and Sam Hinkie secretly running Brooklyn's front office? But mostly, we return to Topeka, Kansas where all of this begins. We all focus on how this affects the Pacers, what we can expect moving into the season, and how the addition of Kawhi affects their placement in the East.



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Thanks and stay feathery, as Vic would say.

Kawhi and Pop on Maury & Survivor: The Western Conference Edition

On this week's pod, we get into LBJ's blaze pizza not party and Brian fails to make a pitch for a party of his own. We discuss the Anderson & LaVine, and speculate a likely destination for Marcus Smart. We flip survivor into a game where people are trying to get out of the Western Conference and speculate who would win, as well as who would be the show's spear fisherman. Not to mention, we also discuss basketball things such as Celtics team chemistry, Jimmy in Minny, Tommy Tib's as a coach, and evaluate the Pacers rookies based on the past few performances.



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Thanks and stay feathery, as Vic would say.

Jose Calderon the Dog...FA Recap, Pacers Summer League

On this episode of The Section 203 Podcast, we alienate another sponsor, discuss what kind of dog Jose Calderon might be,  recap LABron, other FA moves, and Summer League thus far. We finish spending time talking our Pacers from FA to Summer League starting tomorrow.



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What Was Tracy Reynolds Thinking? A Post-Draft Recap and FA Look Ahead.

This week on The Section 203 Podcast, we attempt to discuss what went right and wrong in the NBA draft this past week. We take a quick peek into the recent woeful Rivers-Gortat trade and the NBA Awards. We play the 12th Man Twitter Challenge and This Way/Dat Way. We finish up by discussing everything Pacers - draft, Lance, Thad, and impending FA decisions.

Ross has a lot of gunk in his throat...the kind of gunk that also plagues NBA franchises. Which ones? Take a listen below.




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Twas' The Night Before Draftmas Mock Draft (6/20/18)

Twas' the Night Before Draftmas when all through the house... Pep, Ross, and Brian made picks to win a boathouse (seeking donors).

The stockings were hung by the Chimney with care, praying to all that Luca Doncic would be there. The GM's were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of Mo Bamba's wingspan danced in their heads. [Retro line insert] ...and something, something about the presents being nestled w/ Caris LeVert.



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Section 203 Podcast The Testing Episode (8/14/2016)

Episode 1 (The Testing Episode)



This is the test episode, but if you're listening...Subway...now is your chance for that sponsorship. I ask the crew ball-related questions and Mailman crafts Ronnie Turiaf's "Pursuit of Pastryness".