Holy Backboard
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A weekly Portland Trail Blazers centric NBA podcast, hosted by Dustin Hawes and Dillon Sage.
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1w ago
Dustin and I have our end-of-the-season podcast
Reacted to the Blazers exit interviews
The disconnect between coaching and Basketball ops
We talk about the development of Scoot Henderson
The future of Kris Murray, Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Malcolm Brogdon
Getting more spacing around Scoot and Shae
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1w ago
Dustin and I do our second lottery mock of the 2024 draft cycle. Who was the high riser Biggest fallers Bigs dominating the lottery with four players drafted How do you feel about the Blazers two draft picks?
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2w ago
I am talking about the defensive playmaker from Baylor, Yves Missi.
His offensive skills, screen setting, finishing, and offensive rebounding
Defensive playmaking, scheme versatility
Fit with the Blazers
Comps
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2w ago
Dustin and I talk about the last weekend of March Madness.
We talk about Dalton Knecht and his multifaceted performances this weekend
Zach Eddy, how dominant he was, and how long he played. We disagreed on the quality of the prospect he is but agree he's fantastic in a college setting.
Donovan Clingan and how he plays in short bursts
Jared McCain and his shooting abilities
Tyler Kolek and if he is athletic enough to be an NBA player
PJ Hall and Clemeson's success
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2w ago
I talk about the Duke sharpshooter Jared McCain.
His versatile way of shooting and scoring
Jared's strength and feel for the games
handling defensive pressure
making reads
Fit with the Blazers
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2w ago
Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers.
Being patient with the entire young group but Scoot especially
Will the Vets play another game this season?
Our young wings need to develop.
Predicted games from next week's slate of games
Gambling in sports and doing it responsibly here at https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=dasage
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2w ago
Dustin and I talk about the Draft-eligible players who played during the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Big men who dominated the competition Older prospects getting disrespected Guards and wings, we have questions about
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1M ago
In this episode of Future Friday, we talk about the three-level scorer from Tennesse Dalton Knecht.
His impressive shooting
What his role will be when he scales down for the NBA with other players with gravity
The context surrounding the Volunteers and why he might not have a great tournament
His fit with Portland
Player comps
Tourney talk
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1M ago
I talk about the Weber State Star initiator, Dillon Jones.
How he uses his dribble creation to get into the paint to score or set up others
Finishing well at the basket while not being a great verticle athlete
Awesome rebounding
Skills he needs to improve on
Comps
Potential fit with the Portland Trail Blazers
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1M ago
Dustin and I talk about the Blazers in the last few weeks
Dalano Banton impressive play Scoot Henderson getting put in positions to fail Anfernee Simons confusing play Deandre Ayton being a stud post Allstar break HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasag ..read more