Basketball Fiends
Basketball Fiends
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The Basketball Fiends is a half-hour podcast on all things NBA and the game of basketball. Every week, Jesus and Alex discuss the hottest NBA topics, with some off-court topics here and there. And when the duo isn’t debating, they’ll interview players, coaches, and those that cover the game. If basketball runs through your veins, this is the podcast for you.
Finals recap | Curry's legacy | NBA Draft | Goodbyes
In the final Basketball Fiends episode, Jesus and Alex recap the NBA Finals and discuss Steph Curry's NBA legacy. Next, the duo discusses the top picks of the 2022 NBA Draft. And finally, the hosts say their final goodbyes.
Jun 26, 2022
41 min
Quin Snyder | Hornets coach vacancy | Steph's Finals legacy | Game 3 Recap
In this week's episode, Jesus and Alex talk about Quin Snyder's exit from the Jazz, and who's the better coach for the Charlotte Hornets, Mike D'Antoni, or Kenny Atkison? Plus, the duo discusses Steph Curry's NBA Finals Legacy and recaps Game 3.
Jun 9, 2022
36 min
Conference Finals recap | Darvin Ham | NBA Finals Game 1
The NBA Finals are underway! This week, Jesus and Alex recap the Conference Finals and discuss Darvin Ham’s potential as LA Lakers head coach. Next, they break down the Boston Celtics Game 1 NBA Finals victory. Finally, the duo delivers some news on the podcast's future.
Jun 3, 2022
31 min
Celtics vs. Heat | Mavericks vs. Warriors | All NBA Rookie Teams | NBA Draft Lottery
This week, Jesus and Alex breakdown the blowouts in the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat series and the Dallas Mavericks versus the Golden State Warriors. Then, did the NBA get the All-NBA Rookie Teams selections correct? Finally, the NBA Draft Lottery.
May 20, 2022
31 min
Buck vs. Celtics | Grizzlies vs. Warriors | MVP | Coach of the Year
In this week’s episode, Jesus and Alex look ahead to Game 6 between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics, and Game 6 between the Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors. Then, the duo talks about Nikola Jokic’s second MVP and Phoenix Sun’s Head Coach Monty Williams winning Coach of the Year.
May 13, 2022
31 min
Breaking Down Each NBA Playoff Series: Semifinals
Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera are back. The duo spends this episode breaking down each playoff series. Is the Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers series over? Will the Phoenix Suns close out the Dallas Mavericks? Can the Boston Celtics overcome the Milwaukee Bucks? Finally, will the Memphis Grizzlies steal a road game against the Golden State Warriors?
May 6, 2022
31 min
Defensive Player of the Year | Celtics and Nets | Booker and Middleton injured | Crying Jordan meme
This week on the podcast, Jesus Acevedo Jr. is joined by special guest co-host Bryson Jones. The two discuss the Defensive Player of the Year award (2:46), then break down the Boston Celtics' 2-0 lead over the Brooklyn Nets (6:43). Next, how do Devin Booker and Khris Middleton’s injury impact their respective teams (17:36)? Finally, the duo reminisces on the last decade of the crying Jordan meme (27:49).
Apr 22, 2022
35 min
Timberwolves’ celebration | The Play-In Tournament | AP 2010 All-Decade Team | Bill Simmons
The guys are back after a one-week layoff. This week, Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera questioned if the Timberwolves over celebrated and then recap the play-in tournament. Next, the duo discusses AP’s 2010 All-Decade Team. And finally, Bill Simmons comments on Jalen Green.
Apr 15, 2022
33 min
March Madness | PG 13 returns | Canada vaccine mandate | Aaron Bynes
March Madness is here! Jesus Acevedo Jr. and Alex Aguilera look ahead to the Men's and Women's Final Four games. Then, what does Paul George's return mean to the Clippers? What impact will Canada's vaccine mandate have in the Eastern Conference playoffs? And finally, the remarkable story of Aron Bayne's comeback from a tragic injury.
Apr 1, 2022
38 min
March Madness | Steph Curry out | Scoring title race | Kyrie + Simmons
In this episode, Jesus and Alex go off the rails in the best way possible. The duo recaps the first rounds of March Madness, then they discuss Steph Curry's season-ending injury. Is LeBron James going to lead the league in scoring? Finally, Kyrie Irving gets the best birthday gift.
Mar 24, 2022
36 min
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