The Basketball Jones is a must watch/listen for hardcore and casual NBA fans alike. Monday to Friday, J.E. Skeets and Tas Melas discuss the major stories from the night before, with a mix of in-depth analysis and entertaining, irreverent humor. Embrace it!
The Basketball Jones is a must watch/listen for hardcore and casual NBA fans alike. Monday to Friday, J.E. Skeets and Tas Melas discuss the major stories from the night before, with a mix of in-depth analysis and entertaining, irreverent humor. Embrace it!
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On today's final episode of the season, Skeets and I breakdown the series clincher for the Los Angeles Lakers. Why the letdown for Orlando? Did Stan Van use his guards correctly? Will Kobe finally get his props? Was this series a disappointment for Dwight? We also take some time to thank you, our fans, and discuss the summer plans for TBJ.
On today's show, Tas and I discuss why Rafer Alston didn't see any action after the 3rd, if there was a reason Lewis was off his game, whether Dwight has proved he's not a superstar in these Finals, and what happened to the Magic's execution after halftime.
On today's show, Skeets and I ask a lot of questions: Can the Lakers justifiably say Orlando won't shoot 62.5% again? Did Lamar Odom forget to eat his Sour Kids? Would Kobe would ever want to coach? All that, and we'll get in to the death of the skyhook, the re-birth of Alston and the minor trade between Philly and Toronto.
On today's show, Skeets and I wonder when the Orlando backcourt will show up, we refuse to blame Courtney Lee, we give a large pat on the back to Stan Van Gundy, and try and help settle an 'adults only' wager.
On today's show, Tas and I examine if Jameer Nelson played too much, why the Magic shot under 30%, if writers can start scribing about Kobe's new found legacy, and why the hell Shaq tweeted that picture.
On today's show, Skeets and I look ahead to the NBA Finals: Will Jameer Nelson be a negative or positive? Can Dwight Howard dominate the same way he did against Cleveland? Is this Kobe Bryant's redemption series? All that and we take a couple emails and also hand out some prizes.
On today's show, Tas and I discuss if the Magic should just get the ball out of LeBron's hands, wonder what happens to the Cavs' offense as the game progresses, thank Coach Brown for finally thinking of Boobie, and we also hand out our Wanker Of The Week.
On today's show, Skeets and I welcome Lamar Odom to the playoffs, pay homage to Kobe / the referees and yell about whether Cleveland and LA were given too much credit coming in to the playoffs.
On today's show, Tas and I marvel at what could be Dwight's coming out party, fantastic officiating (in all seriousness) and the game winner we all expected to go down for LeBron. We also touch on Mo Williams' verbal mistake, Mike Brown's puzzling moves and Dwight versus Shaq at the free throw line.
On today's show, Skeets and I discuss whether Phil Jackson should be blamed for his team's poor effort, if he was sending a message to his starters in the 4th, whether the Kobe and LeBron commercials will survive past this round, and which 'In Living Color' Fly Girl was most memorable.
On today's show, Tas and I discuss the wonderful officiating in game 3 of the Cavaliers-Magic series, if the Cavs' supporting players are feeling the pressure, and if Phil Jackson is being out-coached by George Karl.
On today's show, Skeets and I get in to the Nuggets' luck down the stretch, LA's complacency, the choice to let Derek Fisher hoist the last shot, Carmelo's place in the NBA, and if Jameer Nelson should get burn in the NBA Finals.
On today's show, Tas and I discuss if the lack of a challenge has hurt the Cavs this postseason, if you can blame LeBron for not taking the last shot, Dwight Howard's new found "moves" and we also select some breakout players for next '09-'10.
On today's show, Skeets and I wonder if Denver will get another chance like this to win in LA, where the Lakers will find their supporting scoring, if LA is a changed team, and if Kobe's "documentary" is worth watching.
On today's show, Skeets and I take a look back at the two game 7's from Sunday, make our predictions for the Conference Finals, and drop a hint about a special Jones treat.
On today's show, Tas and I discuss the Rockets outworking the Lakers... again, Dwight Howard's new-found leadership, the John McClane of these playoffs and we also hand out our Wanker Of The Week.
On today's show, Skeets and I discuss what could have been the best half of 'Melo's career, the flubs on the All-NBA teams, and which current players should be included in the NBA's 50 greatest list.
On today's show, Skeets and I discuss how the Magic's fold-job was easy to see, why Dwight Howard was wrong in asking to take more shots, if the referees boo-booed in giving the ball to the C's after Rondo's 3-ball attempt "hit the rim," and the Lakers' presence at the Staples Center.
On today's show, Tas and I discuss if we can really evaluate the Cavs are after two sweeps, where the Hawks go from here, the Dirk-'Melo showdown and LeBron's toughest defender.
On today's show, Skeets and I discuss the Lakers' will to win, that controversial ending to game 3 of the Mavs-Nuggets series, and Big Baby "running over" an innocent child. We also hand out a couple prizes for our playoff picks pool and start up a new one (sorry about the technical difficulties).
On today's show, Tas and I discuss... well, not much. We touch on the Cavs-Hawks "contest," Elton Brand's return, McLovin, and alternatives to basketball in the offseason. We also hand out our Wanker Of The Week and go old school with some NHL '94 talk.
On today's show, Skeets and I ponder the possible suspensions to Kobe, Fisher, and, Rafer, how the Magic rolled over so easily and, um, that Kobe guy. We also hear some incredible comments from Ron Artest post-game and we get a call directly from the Boston Garden complaining about B-list celebrities.
On today's show, Tas and I examine Dirk's much-hyped comments about the Nuggets' defenders, Atlanta's crippling mistakes, Denver's endless weapons and our endless television battle.
On today's show, Skeets and I examine if the Celtics' comeback gives them hope for game two, Rondo's sleepy eyes, Yao fighting off an injury to lead his team to a huge win and Kobe's struggles against Battier.
On today's jam-packed show, Tas and I wrap up the weekend's two Game 7's (Vinny Del Clueless, Eddie House, Joe and JO), preview, predict and disagree on the Eastern Conference Semis, applaud the Nuggets' impressive Game 1 win, take a call about "fouling late up three" and giveaway some prizes. Yep. Lots to get through.
