This ep I'm riding solo and slowly recovering from a tough NBA finals loss. The Bucks took care of business behind the Greek Freak while the Suns clearly did not. I guess the streetz needed to 'fear the deer' after all...-Keys to the Bucks/Suns series -Thoughts on the performance of Book & Cp3-What this title means for Giannis. Is he the best in the game? Best PF ever? -Top 10 players going into next season-Free agency, NBA draft and Team USA strugglingSupport the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Above The Rim NBA Podcast

Ep 157: GREEKED

This episode I'm joined by the fellas Damo & Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv) @riche_threads). Early in the season when I said the Phoenix Suns have the juice to make a deep playoff run, many called me crazy. Now it's time for the Suns to complete the prophecy against the Milwaukee Bucks in the Finals. This ep we discuss:-X factors most vital for each team in the series.-The maturation of Booker, Ayton & Bridges-Does Giannis need to be dominant for the Bucks to win? -Cp3's legacy with a title -Damo calls this a "stimmy chip"Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 156: Prophecy

This episode I'm joined by Damian Adams (@TheRealDealwDA), host of "The Real Deal". The 2nd round chronicles are underway and while 1 team is chilling, the rest are battling for their lives. This ep we discuss: -Is Trae Young the 2nd best player in this series?-Does Philly have enough offense for a title?-Who is THE REAL MVP?-Suns make quick work of the Nuggets, are they ready to go all the way?-The maturation of the Suns supporting cast w/ Book, Bridges, Ayton-Bucks/Nets, who has the upper hand right now? Can KD be KD & pull this out?-Giannis offense is sus, what is he going to do about it?-Can the Jazz pull this series out with homecourt?-Can PG eliminate the slander with a series win? Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 155: Impact > Stats

This episode I'm joined by the fellas Damo & Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv) @riche_threads). The 1st round of the playoffs is complete and the gang is here to break it all down. This ep we discuss:-The Phoenix Suns smoking the Lakers out the gym. I told y'all they would but how did they do it?-Somehow Dennis Schroeder is taking the most blame for the Lakers losing, why?-Dame Lillard & the the Blazers lose in the 1st round again, who are we looking at with a side eye?-Are the Nuggets the biggest sleepers & Denver/Phoenix preview.-Was the NY Knicks season still successful after getting smoked in 5?-Is Trae the new MSG villain? -Bucks vs Nets thoughts. Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 154: LeShockTheWorld

This episode I'm joined by Wole (@Wole_USS @UrbanSportScene) from the "Urban Sports Scene" show. A few games playoffs games in and we are already starting to separate the elite from the 'happy to be here' teams. We got into all the playoff action discussing:-The Heat got embarrassed by the Bucks, should they consider moving either Jimmy or Bam?-Jayson Tatum has been a huge offensive force but he's well overmatched. Would he stay in Boston long term?-Lakers vs Suns has been a battle of drama vs basketball but still must see tv. Wole & I give you our keys to the series for both teams in a best of 3 -Did Knicks fans put their foot in their mouth too early?-Will the Clippers come back from 0-2?-Do the Wizards have a chance?-Who's the best player in the Blazers/Nuggets series?-Can the young Grizz compete?Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 153: Panic or Patience?

This episode I'm joined by Damo & Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv) @riche_threads). THE PLAYOFFS ARE HERE & WE READY. Join us for a 2021 playoff preview as we discuss:-Kwame wanting all of the smoke -Play In tourney thoughts. Should performance count towards a players legacy?-We dive into each playoff matchup & give our crazy thoughts!One of the best episodes we've ever done tune in! Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 152: LeKwame

This episode i'm riding solo as the last week of the NBA is here. Make sure you check out the video ep on the ATR youtube channel!- I start the ep off giving away flowers to a few deserving players this season. - 2 teams on my "upset watch", can the Heat & the Celtics sneakily win the 1st round?- Are the Nets a finals lock?- Knicks are toughhhh- Should the Lakers be worried about the play-in? - My all-nba team selections & season awards- No Favorites Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 151: 4 The Streetz

This episode I'm joined by Steven T(@SteveTsak) from the "CTRL the Narrative" (@ctrlnarrative) show. It's time to hand out some flowers while they can still smell em. This ep we discuss:-Are the Wizards or Hornets better competition in the 8th spot?-Is Cp3 receiving "too much credit" for the Suns success this season?-Are the Blazers really contenders?-Melo appreciation. Congrats on becoming a top 10 all-time scorer. -Where should his next step be?-Is Melo still disrespected? Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 150: Who Me?

This episode I'm joined by Manny (@TheManuelBrown) from the "Any Given Sunday" podcast. The stretch run is here, players are getting hurt while some are on the road to recovery. The Lakers are a team that has been hit by the injury bug but the 2 franchise stars are soon back. Manny & I discuss:-Paul George or Donovan Mitchell? Who would you rather have right now?-Why is Steph receiving mvp consideration for a 9th seeded team? -Will AD be himself when he comes back? How much do the Lakers need from him?-Do the Lakers have too much depth? -Who are the Lakers biggest threats in the western conference?Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 149: LeRehab

This episode I'm joined by Josh (@Josh_Rodriguez_) of "The Dime" podcast (@TheDimeNBA).While the national media talks about the same teams on repeat every week, 2 teams having success under the radar are the NY Knicks & the Phoenix Suns. This ep we discuss: -Could one of the Bucks, 76ers, Jazz, Nuggets lose in the 1st round?-Is Chemistry is more important than talent in the playoffs?-How much better has RJ Barrett been this season?-Is Julius Randle a franchise caliber player? -Could the Knicks scare a team in the 1st round?-Why isn't Cp3 receiving any mvp consideration? We think he tops the list.-Has the mvp criteria changed year after year?Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 148: Don't Sleep

This episode I'm joined by Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv) @riche_threads). The trade deadline & buyout market has passed and a few teams have been loading up for the stretch run. Is the NBA pushing this Lakers/Nets finals matchup?This ep we discuss:-Is an offseason coaching addition just as impactful as a player acquisition? -LA to Brooklyn. Is this getting out of hand now? As i always say, LESS IS MORE -Does stacking the deck impact the perception of KD's legacy?-Drummond to the Lakers, how does this impact the West?-We go over all the trade deadline deals. Project Pat Riley strikes gold again, Celtics get some bench help, Blazers make a lateral move, Nuggets look solid & the Bulls are going for it. Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 147: Project Pat

This episode I'm joined once again by friends of the show Damo and Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv) @riche_threads).Last ep wasn't enough so we had to double up. The most important time of the regular season is here. Teams are starting to fully establish their identities, securing their playoff roster together, & chop down on their rotations for the stretch run before the playoffs. This ep we discuss:-Is there actually a title favorite this year? We all think multiple teams can win. -Does defense still matter? -How much will defense matter in this years playoffs?-Checking the playoff temperature for a few contenders: Jazz, Blazers, Clippers, Suns, Bucks, Celtics, 76ers-A heated Giannis debate, Jrue for John Wall?Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 146: The Block

This episode I'm joined by friends of the show Damo and Reem (@LetsTalkHoopsTv) @riche_threads).It's been a rocky start to this unpredictable season but we finally made it to the halfway mark.The fellas and I discuss a bunch of topics including:-Our thoughts on the all-star festivities -Ben Simmons 3's update. Will he finally make it 5? We discuss our bet on Ben & our evaluation of the 76ers postseason chances -Lamelo vs Carmelo... Who will reign supreme over the nickname in the future? -Blake Griffin to the Nets... Less is more? We evaluate the the signing & how far Blake's stature in the league had dropped. -Which teams have been slept on most in the 1st half?-Which players need to make a 2nd half leap forward?Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 145: Half Baked

This episode I'm joined by senior writer from Heavy.com Brandon Scoop B Robinson (@ScoopB).The NBA trade deadline is coming up in a few short weeks and teams are ramping up their trade efforts & player evaluations. This ep we discuss:-Is Giannis a top 3 player in the East?-If the Nets/Knicks were to face off in the 1st round, could the Knicks give them a scare? -Even though the Utah Jazz are the best in the NBA right now, could they have trouble down the line?-We discuss some of the hottest players on the trade market & see who we think will be dealt-Are Blake Griffin, PJ Tucker, Oladipo, Drummond, Lonzo, Boogie, Markkanen all on the move? Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 144: Wheelin & Dealin

This episode I'm running solo as we've now reached the quarter mark of the NBA season and I have a few observations:-Relax on the Bradley Beal sympathy train. What can he do better as the leader? -Has Giannis even improved this season? Why i've been disappointed in his play.-The Bucks ceiling is a sexy 2nd round exit. -Is KD the 3rd fiddle on the Brooklyn Nets? -Mike D'antoni is really the Head coach -ATR NBA all-star selections.-The quarter water mvp award. Support the show and buy merch here:http://bit.ly/atrmerch Tune in & drop that 5 star review!Twitter: @Jusblaze_513 IG: @Jusblaze513 FB & Youtube: "Above The Rim Podcast" Feedback VM #: 908.718.1592 Email: Abovetherimnbapodcast@gmail.com #AboveTheRimPodcast #AboveTheRimPod

Ep 143: Quarter Water

Justin aka Jus Blaze hosts a weekly entertaining and informative show tackling the NBA landscape while featuring guests giving their opinions.