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BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast

BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast

By: CLNS Media Network
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Join Coach Nick, the brains behind some of the best video analysis of the NBA, as he welcomes guests from all facets of basketball for in depth discussions on everything from how your favorite team is running their offense, to the latest trade rumors, to cutting edge training techniques, and new fundamentals of basketball being developed daily. Twitter: @bballbreakdown Facebook: facebook.com/bballbreakdown YouTube: youtube.com/bballbreakdownCopyright © 2019 CLNS Media Network | North Station Media LLC All Rights Reserved. Basketball
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  • Pitino’s Passion or Poison?

    Pitino’s Passion or Poison?
    Mar 30 2026
    Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup. Coach Nick and Andrew "Combo" Salop dive into a heavy weekend of hoops, starting with the psychological warfare of coaching. They break down a viral clip of Rick Pitino and debate whether "anger and disgust" are truly the best tools to unlock a player's Flow State, or if Pitino’s success comes in spite of his communication style. The Physics of the Finish: A breakdown of Dylan Darling’s downhill drive and the "Veer Step" that kept the defense at bay. Fouls to Give: How Bill Self and Kansas mismanaged the clock in a heartbreaker against Saint John's. The Analytics of the Foul: Why Coach Golden and Florida decided to foul while up by two—and how it backfired into a wide-open Iowa three. Lakers on a Roll: JJ Redick’s out-of-bounds mastery and whether the Lakers' nine-game win streak has changed the playoff outlook in the West. The Danger of the Dive: Cade Cunningham’s collapsed lung and why Coach Nick remains firm that stars should stay on their feet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • The Luka-LeBron Connection: Are the Lakers Finally Real Title Contenders?

    The Luka-LeBron Connection: Are the Lakers Finally Real Title Contenders?
    Mar 22 2026
    Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup. Coach Nick and Andrew "Combo" Salop are back for another Monday session of the BBALLBREAKDOWN Live Show. Today, they dive deep into the Lakers’ late-game execution against the Nuggets and why the "foul up by three" strategy backfired in the most unlikely way possible. The guys break down the tape on Austin Reaves, questioning why he still carries a reputation as a defensive liability despite holding his own against the likes of Nikola Jokic. Plus, they look at the New York Knicks’ defensive struggles—specifically why Tom Thibodeau's squad is surrendering so many wide-open corner threes. The Reaves Reputation: Is the "bad defender" label fair, or is it just based on optics? Knicks Corner Concerns: Analyzing the defensive "pinch" that is leaving shooters wide open. Tactical "Misses": A breakdown of the Lakers' intentional missed free throw and the Nuggets' rebounding failure. Playoff Projections: Combo and Coach Nick reveal their early Finals picks and why the Spurs might be the scariest team nobody is talking about. The "LeBron as Role Player" Debate: Can LeBron James successfully scale back his usage to chase one more ring? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Farce or Feat

    Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Farce or Feat
    Mar 13 2026
    Coach Nick and Andrew "Combo" Salop dive into the most controversial performance of the season: Bam Adebayo’s 83-point explosion against the Washington Wizards. While the box score looks historic, the eye test tells a different story. Bam shot under 47% from the field—the lowest efficiency ever for a 65+ point game—and missed nearly 20 three-pointers. Was this a "Super Saiyan" moment or a manufactured spectacle against the league's worst defense? We break down the fourth-quarter zone, the "ugly" intentional fouling, and why some fans feel this performance is an insult to the legacies of Kobe and Wilt. Plus: Jaylen Brown’s Ejection: Did the refs go too far, or was Jalen’s "tantrum" deserving of a second technical? Luka Doncic Haters: Why the "lazy takes" about his defense are falling flat. The "Dirty" Evolution of Lu Dort: Is his physical play crossing the line into reckless territory after the Jokic incident? Wemby & The Future: How the "Create-A-Player" archetype is officially here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    42 mins
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