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Episode 15: NBA All-Star Snubs, Giannis Trade Request, and The Greatest No-Ring Players

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 15 of the Swishlist podcast! Dive into a jam-packed NBA discussion covering the recently announced NBA All-Star Reserves, players who got snubbed, and an evaluation of the Eastern Conference roster. We discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade request, Cooper Flagg's explosive performance, and the intriguing matchup between the number one and number two picks in the draft. Explore Paul George's suspension, a fun debate on choosing between the careers of Luka, Tatum, and Shai, and which role players we would want to be in the NBA. Plus, join the lively debate on the best players without a championship ring, the most skilled basketball player ever, and a creative starting five featuring ocean animals.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:46 NBA All-Star Reserves Discussion

05:30 Giannis Trade Request Analysis

09:41 Young NBA Stars: Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel

12:36 Charlotte Hornets' Surprising Performance

15:02 College Basketball Highlights: AJ Dybansta vs. Darryn Peterson

18:14 Paul George Suspension and Its Impact

20:39 Debate: Phoenix Suns' Playoff Potential

27:16 Choosing the Best NBA Career: Luka, Shay, or Tatum?

30:00 Ideal NBA Role Player Discussion

31:38 Dream Role Player Archetypes

32:41 Player Comparisons and Pickup Games

38:09 Greatest NBA Shooters Debate

39:58 Greatest Dunkers of All Time

42:01 Most Skilled NBA Players

43:38 Best Left-Handed Players

44:47 Best Players Without a Championship

48:26 Starting Five: Ocean Animals Edition

54:16 Podcast Wrap-Up and Announcements

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Swishlist Podcast S3E14: Ultimate NBA Heights Debate & Roman's Survival Show Journey

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 14 of the Swishlist Podcast! In this episode, Mo and Rho cover a variety of engaging NBA topics, including why players lie about their height, who has the best skillset by height, LeBron James's future with the Lakers, and the comparison between a 6-0 Finals record and scoring 50,000 points. The podcast also dives into the Clippers' recent hot streak, trade rumors, and offers a unique 'Start Bench Cut' segment featuring current NBA players. In a lighter segment, the hosts have fun drafting an all-animal starting five. They finish off the episode by sharing their exciting experiences in New York with House of Highlights and discussing Rhoman's participation in the survival reality show 'Extracted', airing on Fox, Hulu, and Disney+. Don't miss out on this episode packed with basketball analysis, personal stories, and much more!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:11 Why Do NBA Players Lie About Their Height?

04:03 Best Bag by Height in the NBA

19:54 LeBron James' Future and Legacy

22:37 Six Championships vs. 50,000 Points

26:13 Debating NBA Records and Player Achievements

26:27 Western Conference Guard Trade Rumors

27:05 Impact of Potential Trades on Timberwolves and Rockets

29:47 Clippers' Remarkable Turnaround

31:51 Start, Bench, Cut: NBA Player Edition

36:47 Blind Ranking NBA Player Peaks

39:32 Building an NBA Team with Animals

47:27 New York Trip Highlights

50:26 Extracted Season 2: Behind the Scenes

57:44 Closing Remarks and Listener Engagement

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Anthony Edwards, Suns' Surge, and NBA Tanking Debate | Swish List Podcast S3E13

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 13 of the Swish List Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into a myriad of NBA topics, including Anthony Edwards' historic achievement, the Phoenix Suns' winning streak, Jalen Brown's rise in the MVP conversation, and the constant debate on NBA tanking. We also explore intriguing one-on-one matchups and the social media dominance of the NBA over the NFL. Plus, we discuss the current state of the Golden State Warriors, the comparisons between Darren Peterson and Kobe Bryant, and what it would take for the hosts to shave their heads. Don't miss out on all the basketball insights and fun discussions!

00:00 Welcome to Season Three!
00:41 Anthony Edwards: Rising Star
05:47 Phoenix Suns: Contenders or Pretenders?
09:35 Golden State Warriors: Trade Talks and Playoff Hopes
19:29 Ja Morant: Staying or Leaving Memphis?
22:17 One-on-One Matchups and Franchise Picks
29:35 Volatility of NBA Stars
29:51 Magic Johnson's Place in Today's NBA
30:23 NBA vs. NFL: A Social Media Sport
35:48 Darren Peterson: The Next Kobe Bryant?
39:22 Addressing NBA Tanking
45:16 The Evolution of the NBA Draft
48:38 Podcast Goals and Personal Challenges
51:59 Upcoming Content and Show Teasers

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Welcome to Swish List Podcast Season 3, Episode 12! This week, we break down everything happening in the NBA — from LeBron James’ era debate to the latest trade rumors, All-Star predictions, and standout player performances.

🏀 In This Episode:

• 0:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview: Did LeBron play in a soft era? What about Kobe? Plus, Trey Young’s trade and small guards’ future.
• 5:12 – Debating LeBron James’ Era: Comparing eras, superteams, and why some players get more praise than others.
• 12:45 – LeBron & Social Media Reactions: What do LeBron’s posts mean? Jalen Brown calling out referees.
• 18:30 – Trey Young Trade Analysis: How the move to Washington impacts him and the Hawks.
• 28:50 – Future of Small Guards in the NBA: Are guards under 6’3” becoming irrelevant? Positionless basketball trends.
• 40:15 – Trade Rumors & Speculations: Michael Porter Jr., John Morant, and more potential moves.
• 50:20 – All-Star Predictions & Voting Debate: Who makes it and who doesn’t in 2026.
• 58:40 – Dunk Contest Dream Team: Who deserves to compete this year?
• 1:05:10 – Scotty Barnes: The Underrated Star: Toronto Raptors’ two-way player analysis.
• 1:10:45 – Kevin Durant Scoring Milestone: Passing Wilt for all-time points and what it means.
• 1:14:30 – Dennis Schroeder vs. Luka Confrontation: Drama on and off the court.
• 1:19:00 – Anthony Davis Injury Woes: The Lakers’ consistent injury issues.

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Can ANYONE Beat Michael Jordan’s Single-Season Scoring Record? | Swishlist Podcast S3E11

Welcome to the Swishlist Podcast, Season 3, Episode 11! In this episode, we dive deep into the NBA's current landscape, and there’s a lot to discuss. First, we look at NBA scoring records and debate whether anyone can beat Michael Jordan's 1986–87 single-season scoring record or LeBron James' all-time scoring record. We also touch on the controversial 65-game rule and its impact on players' legacies.

Recent performances, like the Warriors’ five wins in seven games and Kawhi Leonard's scoring spree, are highlighted. We’ll also explore the emerging 'ethical basketball' era led by players drafted after 2020 and the evolving challenges and expectations within NBA fandom. Lastly, we speculate on the future of the Indiana Pacers and engage in exciting one-on-one player matchups from the 1990s and 2000s. Tune in for an entertaining and exhaustive discussion on all things NBA!

Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:47 NBA Scoring Records: Can Anyone Beat LeBron?
03:49 Chasing Jordan's Single-Season Scoring Record
07:57 The 65-Game Rule Debate
11:27 Denver Nuggets Mid-Season Analysis
14:19 Denny Avdija and Foul Baiting in the NBA
16:35 Lakers' Struggles and JJ Redick's Coaching Challenges
19:58 Luka Dončić: Turnovers vs. Efficiency
21:51 Houston Rockets: Top Players in Minutes Played
22:22 Tom Thibodeau's Heavy Minutes Strategy
23:11 VJ Edgecombe's Rising Performance
25:03 Kawhi Leonard's Dominance
26:19 Steph Curry's Lack of Foul Calls
29:17 The Ethical Basketball Era
36:32 Indiana Pacers' Future Prospects
39:10 One-on-One Matchups: 1990s vs. 2000s
42:16 Closing Remarks and Social Media Shoutouts

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Swish List Podcast Season 3 Episode 10: Lakers' Troubles, Trey Young Trade Talks + All-Time Centers Welcome to Season 3, Episode 10 of the Swish List Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the issues surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, especially after the injury to Austin Reeves. We explore the high expectations for LeBron James at age 40 and discuss whether the Atlanta Hawks should trade Trey Young. We also examine the breakout season of Keyonte George with the Utah Jazz, issue apologies to some standout NBA players, and rank recent number one picks. Additionally, we reminisce about the exciting trade deadline era and debate one-on-one matchups in NBA history. With topics ranging from the Mavericks’ young core to the potential rigging of the NBA draft, this episode is packed with engaging discussions and insightful analysis. Don't miss out!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:43 Lakers' Struggles and LeBron's Expectations 04:51 JJ Reddick's Coaching and Lakers' Future 11:21 Debate on Trae Young's Future with the Hawks 17:18 Keyonte George's Breakout Season with the Jazz 19:40 NIL and College Basketball Controversies 25:23 Apology to Jaylen Brown and Celtics' Success 26:07 Jalen Brown's Impact on the Celtics 27:32 Apologizing to Nikola Jokic 29:06 Must-Watch Matchups: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves 31:01 NBA Draft Conspiracy Theories 33:28 The Changing NBA Trade Deadline 36:24 Dallas Mavericks' Future with Cooper Flagg 39:06 Ranking Recent First Overall Picks 40:53 All-Time Center Debate 42:09 Small Forward One-on-One Gauntlet 45:30 Remembering Sean Marion and Kendall Marshall 49:55 Thank You to Our Listeners

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Dive into Season 3, Episode 9 of the Swishlist Podcast! Join the discussion as we break down Anthony Edwards' showdown with Oklahoma City Thunder, the ongoing beef with SGA, and analyze the Knicks' decision not to hang a banner. We also debate the MVP race featuring Nikola Jokic, SGA, and Luka, and examine the greatest career accomplishments: winning in three decades versus with three teams. Additionally, we explore Michael Jordan's early career stats, Giannis's all-time legacy, the Warriors' struggles despite Steph Curry's brilliance, and even a throwback quiz on the 2017 All-Star lineup. Plus, stay tuned for a mega announcement about Rhoman’s upcoming appearance on TV in 'Extracted' Season 2!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:42 Anthony Edwards vs. SGA: A Heated Rivalry
05:47 The Knicks' Bold Statement on the NBA Cup
08:12 MVP Race: Who's Leading the Pack?
12:14 Debating the Greatest Accomplishment in NBA History
22:28 Michael Jordan's Inflated Stats: A Closer Look
26:41 Giannis' Legacy and Future Prospects
33:31 Steph Curry's Stellar Performance Amidst Warriors' Struggles
37:33 NBA Tragedy: The Stuck Superstar
37:59 Point Guard Gauntlet: Who's the Best?
41:56 Debating the Greatest Second Options in NBA History
44:19 2017 All-Star Lineup Challenge
50:41 Blind Ranking Basketballs and Rims
54:47 Exciting Announcement: Reality TV Star in the Family

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Victor Wembanyama delivers a statement game as the Spurs take down OKC in one of the best NBA Cup matchups of the season. We break down the rise of new NBA rivalries, the league’s young stars taking over, shocking conference standings, and whether the NBA Cup has officially arrived. Plus: Jason Tatum prime debates, legendary one-on-one matchups, Wade vs Harden as franchise cornerstones, and an all-time shooting guard gauntlet. Pure hoops talk from start to finish.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:34 Epic NBA Cup Game Recap
04:11 Victor Wembanyama's Dominance
09:57 The Rise of Young NBA Stars
11:32 Surprising NBA Standings
22:12 Would You Rather: Jason Tatum Edition
23:02 Tatum vs. McGrady Debate
23:41 Prime Player Criteria
25:45 One-on-One Matchups Begin
28:46 King of the Court Showdown
32:16 Starting a Franchise: Wade vs. Harden
37:14 All-Time Shooting Guard Gauntlet
40:43 Forgotten 2008-2009 Houston Rockets
43:58 Podcast Wrap-Up and Announcements

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