I bring the list of the top 20 NBA players for the 2023-24 season. I make some changes to my own list as I think through them while talking about them .. so yeah this is a tough list to make and even till the end of the pod i had to make changes to the list. I hope you enjoy the pod and let me know what you think - do you disagree with anyone on the list ..read more

(00:00) - Start (00:17) - Real Start (00:49) - In the association this week (01:14) - Vineet intro (02:35) - Wembenyama dunk (03:54) - Is the the first tankworthy star since Lebron? (06:38) - Can Tony Parker convince Wemby to join the Spurs? (08:40) - Let's take a look at the playoffs/playin (12:02) - Some Mavs bashing (14:04) - The new Collective Bargaining Agreement (17:15) - Vineet's thoughts on the new CBA (18:18) - Ashwin on the era of positionless basketball (22:48) - We bitch about three pointers (27:32) - Should the NBA allow investment in sports betting? (30:43) - Audience questions ..read more

In this episode of the often attacked #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the new tapestry of the NBA post the all-star break. We discuss the top teams who we assume will do well in the playoffs and which teams are still knocking on those doors. We further drill down into why the NBA All-Star game has lost its meaning and what can be done to remedy it. Lastly, we discuss the Quin Snyder move to Atlanta and wonder if he can change the fortunes of Trae Young and co. 01:40 - Who's the number one team in the NBA right now 03:56 - Can Dame score 100 in a game? 06:10 - Will Dame's arc be better th ..read more

(00:48) - In the association this week (01:08) - Vineet intro (02:20) - First reaction on 1000 IG followers (04:31) - First Fan Vote returns on All-Star (09:23) - Changes to the fan voting format for All-Star (13:08) - Derrick Rose, the truther (15:27) - The Kyrie All-Star situation (18:01) - KD, Giannis, Tatum, and Embiid (21:11) - Steph, Luka, and Ja (24:31) - Why does KD get injured during the All-Star game (26:29) - The Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP Trophy (27:43) - New Rules in the NBA (thought experiment) (30:43) - Vineet's reaction to the rules (34:03) - Vineet talks about the rules he'd bri ..read more

(00:47) - In the association this week (01:03) - Vineet's entry (01:44) - We discuss Archer and other TV shows (05:44) - Assessment of our predictions (08:59) - The Sacramento Kings (15:39) - Minnesota Timberwolves (18:03) - Feasto All-India Basketball Tournament (18:34) - Railways Women Team killing it (22:29) - Sad things in the tournament (31:33) - Vineet provides a different context (39:38) - Congratulations, Indian Navy (42:35) - Reviewing my commentary skills ..read more

(00:17) - Real Start (00:46) - In the association this week (01:09) - Vineet's intro (01:54) - Vineet's happenings (04:51) - Reason for this episode (06:14) - New York Knicks (07:08) - What is the point of the New York Knicks? (09:02) - The Guthka story (11:52) - Toronto Raptors (16:57) - Philadelphia 76ers (25:18) - Brooklyn Nets (26:35) - I just realized something (29:20) - Boston Celtics (39:43) - Minnesota Timberwolves (45:23) - Denver Nuggets ..read more

(00:48) - In the association this week (02:24) - We discuss great players ravaged by injuries (03:53) - We talk about the 1976-1977 Portland Trailblazers (05:18) - Vineet making a non-Spurs story about the Spurs (07:26) - The reason for this episode (08:24) - Charlotte Hornets (10:42) - Orlando Magic (14:04) - Washington Wizards (15:58) - Miami Heat (18:11) - Atlanta Hawks (20:44) - Los Angeles Lakers (28:38) - Sacramento Kings (30:51) - Los Angeles Clippers (36:55) - Golden State Warriors (39:55) - Phoenix Suns Find us at ballisbaepodcast.com and Instagram and YouTube ..read more

(00:00) - Start (00:17) - Real Start (00:42) - In the association this week (00:58) - Intro for Vineet (01:29) - Vineet's association with color (02:57) - Draymond Greene - Jordan Poole incident (12:11) - Bronny James inks his deal with Nike (13:37) - A story of high politics from Ashwin's college (17:03) - The curious case of Steve Kerr (21:14) - Ashwin's statements about fan comments around Ranveer Singh (26:01) - Vineet's statements about fan comments around Ranveer Singh (31:36) - How to deal with non-fans of the NBA? (33:17) - When fans took over NBA India Games 2019 (35:27) - Could someo ..read more

In this episode of the often chosen for book tours #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk to author Pete Croatto who talks about his latest book, From Hang Time to Prime Time. The book is a time machine transporting us to the years between 1975-1989 and the steps the NBA took to becoem the global giant it is today. We talk about the principles of media in this age of race-to-first philosophy, the need for nuance, and how the media coverage of the NBA has changed with the NBA. (00:17) - Real Start (00:43) - In the association this week (01:13) - Our guest is here (02:02) - Origins of Pete's name (03 ..read more

In this episode of the often drifting #BallisBae NBA Podcast, we talk about the advantage of having a previous member of the NBA in your family. We also talk about the Redeem Team documentary featuring the worst underdog story of all time, and how they would've been better off making one with the Argentinian team. Finally we talk about the Robert Sarver saga in the Phoenix organisation, and how there might be something nastier under the sheets. (00:00) - Start (00:17) - Real Start (00:45) - In the Association this week (02:04) - Self-Stalker KD (05:03) - NBA Dads and Sons (09:06) - In an alte ..read more