Basketball Court
Basketball Court
Basketball Court Podcast
Welcome to Basketball Court, a podcast where we litigate the great "what-ifs" in NBA history. Each week, we'll put a hypothetical question to our esteemed panelists, Miles Johnson and Sam Tydings. Over the course of each episode, our counselors will present their cases, offer objections, and try to convince Judge Peter Andrews (and our special guest judges) that their alternate NBA timeline is the best one. Welcome to U.S. District Court — for the District of Basketball.
Episode 12: Andrew L. Bynum v. The Process, Inc.
In this session of Basketball Court, our counselors undo the Andrew Bynum - Dwight Howard - Andre Iguodala trade of summer 2012. The results include a spectacularly bad Magic pun, sadness for Joel Embiid, and more mediocrity for the Lakers.
Jan 30, 2018
50 min
Episode 11: Wardell Stephen Curry v. Minnesota Timberwolves Basketball Club LLC
After a definitely planned hiatus, Basketball Court is back in session, this time diverting Steph Curry from the Warriors to the Timberwolves in the 2009 Draft. Will Steph's shoe deal survive? How many titles will the Thunder win this time? And what does all this have to do with the Chicago Cubs? Peter, Miles, and Sam answer all these questions — and many others that you'd absolutely never think to ask.
Jan 10, 2018
57 min
Episode 10: Michael W. Krzyzewski v. The Los Angeles Lakers, Inc.
We may be a little late to March Madness, but in this episode Basketball Court tangles with the ramifications of Coach K taking the vacant Lakers job in 2004. Logically, the bulk of the episode is spent discussing Smush Parker's career, the 2000 Subway Series, and how law school grades are handed out.
Apr 13, 2017
41 min
Episode 9: Brooklyn Nets LLC v. Sacramento Basketball Holdings LLC
Following the cataclysmic Boogie trade of this weekend, Basketball Court convenes an emergency session to ask whether the Kings or Nets have a better five years ahead of them. After agreeing that both teams are very bad, Sam and Miles have a lively discussion that includes extensive discussion of John Salmons' travel habits and Rihanna's podcast preferences.
Feb 21, 2017
53 min
Episode 8: Patrick A. Ewing v. The Rim et al.
Basketball Court returns to the mid-90s in this episode, asking a question that has bothered Knicks fans for two decades: what if Patrick Ewing has made that finger roll? Special guest judge Yaron Weitzman joins for a rollicking discussion that encompasses Shaq's movie career, whether Ewing's sneakers are ugly, and (of course) KD resigning with the Thunder.
Feb 9, 2017
41 min
Episode 7: James E. Harden, Jr v. The Professional Basketball Club, LLC
Our first episode of 2017 revolves around Sam’s least favorite topic: the Harden trade. Special guest counsel Rob Mohen joins Sam and Miles to argue about a trade that changed Oklahoma City forever. Along the way, Sam discusses his Twitter fight with Curt Schilling, Miles coins a new phrase, and Rob posits a nightmare scenario where Stephen A. Smith replaces Sam on the podcast. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @bballcourtpod, and leave us a rating or review on iTunes.
Jan 9, 2017
59 min
Episode 6: LeBron R. James v. ESPN Inc.
In the final episode of 2016, we take a look at "The Decision" that shaped the course of this decade in the NBA. Sam sends LeBron to the Knicks, somehow making the movie Trainwreck make more sense in the process. Miles keeps LeBron in Cleveland, much to the delight of long-suffering Thunder fans. Plus, learn what happened when Peter and Sam met NBA players. Like up on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @bballcourtpod, and leave us a rating or review on iTunes.
Dec 28, 2016
51 min
Episode 5: Kwame J. Brown v. Washington Wizards et al.
We're going back to the infamous 2001 Draft for this episode. Jake Whitacre of SBNation's Bullets Forever joins the podcast to send poor Kwame Brown anywhere other than under the ferocious eye of Michael Jordan. The consequences for basketball in the nation's capital are — as always — unpredictable. Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter @bballcourtpod, and leave us a rating or review in iTunes.
Oct 13, 2016
49 min
Episode 4: Klay A. Thompson v. Kevin W. Love
After a long, totally planned hiatus, Basketball Court is back in session just in time for the start of training camp. This week, Peter, Sam, and Miles rewrite history by executing the Klay Thompson-for-Kevin Love trade that was nearly executed before the 2014 NBA Draft. The ramifications echo across the league, rearranging the balance of power in California and taking a title away from Cleveland. Also, Blake Griffin gets a very unique endorsement contract. Like us on facebook, follow us on Twitter @bballcourt pod, and leave us a review on iTunes.
Sep 26, 2016
44 min
Episode 3: Sacramento Kings LP v. Robert K. Horry
It's the bounce of a ball that sets up this episode of Basketball Court: what if Robert Horry's game-winner in Game 4 of the 2002 Western Conference Finals rimmed out? The answer involves sending Shaq to the midwest, breaking up the 2008 Celtics, and erasing the name "Tim Donaghy" from history. Sam breaks a court rule. Miles focuses on footwear. Remember to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @bballcourtpod for lots of extra ##content.
Mar 3, 2016
55 min
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