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The Basketball Jones (Video)
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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January 2009 Episodes:
- Ep. 382: At Least We'll Be There
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- On today's show, Tas and I discuss some of the questionable players invited to Phoenix (West, Lewis), as well as some of those who will be left at home (Allen, Lee, Jefferson, Durant). We also wonder if the Suns "give up" before they even play the Spurs, whether LBJ has found his kryptonite and hand out our "Wanker of the Week."
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Link- Ep. 381: No Balls Allowed
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- On today's show, Tas and I wonder what's all the fuss about Bynum's whack on Gerald Wallace, question the assistant coaches' Rookie-Sophmore selections, take a gander at the many faces of Leon Powe, and get one step closer to a karaoke duet.
- Ep. 380: Virtual Mail Trail
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- On today's show, Skeets and I get deep in to the mail bag: Why are the Suns turning it over so much? Who you got - Rondo or Stuckey? Should players stop "walking the dog?" We also hand out a pair of Elton Brand kicks and go TNT-style in our "Book Off."
- Ep. 379: Souffle
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- On today's episode, Tas and I look at surprising risers in Philadelphia and Houston. We also ponder the best player never to don an All-Star uni, the worst rotation player on a playoff team and who's most likely to get snubbed for the ASG.
- Ep. 378: All-Star Selections
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- On today's show, Tas and I pick our entire rosters for the All-Star Game next month. We agree on many starters, but some reserve names don't sit well. We also hand out 'Our Wanker Of The Week,' have a rebuttal to our broadcaster talk yesterday and make a little announcement of our own.
- Ep. 377: Halfway Home
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- On today's show, Skeets and I take a look at where we are midway through the season: The most underrated player, the surprises, the story we heard about way too much, the most disappointing team and the biggest single game performance.
- Ep. 375: JO, Magic, Shoes
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- On today’s show, Skeets and I discuss the Jermaine O’Neal-to-Miami trade rumors, the Magic’s impressive weekend, and the best post-shot celebrations. We also announce a prize giveaway, model our new shirt and take a question from an actual NBA player. (Fo’ real.)
- Ep. 374: Life Without Charles
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- On today's show, Tas and I discuss the Suns' odd decision to rest Shaq vs. the Nuggets, Delonte West's fractured wrist and the Bulls' dangerous Hinrich-Rose backcourt. We also fire up the DeLorean to hand out some rings, pick the worst arena/home crowd in the NBA and announce the latest "Wanker of the Week."
- Ep. 373: Smooth Operators
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- On today's show, Skeets and I ponder the Pistons' feelings, some questionable calls from the Lakers-Spurs game and a Brad Miller to Cleveland trade rumor. We also get on the line with a couple Rockets to help right the ship in Houston and have a lot of difficulty making our "Book Off" picks.
- Ep. 372: Who You Got?
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- On today's show, Tas and I argue over Kobe or Wade for All-NBA First Team, Westbrook or Joe Alexander for the Sprite Slam Dunk Contest and "Cars" or "Ratatouille" for ... well, for no reason at all really. All that and little more on the Conley-for-Sessions trade rumor.
- Ep. 371: Very Light East Feast
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- On today's show Skeets and I "analyze" the Bucks, wonder why the Wizards aren't playing their youth and admire the rise of Andrea Bargnani. We also hear from our International Correspondent and answer a couple emails.
- Ep. 370: Magic, Beasley And Kicks
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- On today's show, Tas and I discuss the competitive Magic-Spurs match-up, a better Beasley, loud arenas and Charles' TNT replacement. We also get in to some "sneaker-head" talk and announce our horrific new Book-Off / Pay-Off bet.
- Ep. 368: Reevaluating The Southeast
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- On today's show, Tas and I discuss if the Hawks' are f'real, whether the Wizards should hop in their tanks and if Darius Miles will be picked up. We also receive a video message regarding a "new" All-Star event and see Melas enter unchartered bet waters.
- Ep. 365: Just In Time For '09
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- On today's show, Tas and I discuss the snubs in the Slam Dunk selection, the best moments of '09 and whether Steph and the Celtics is a good match. We also take a look at the teams that might rise/fall in the standings and show you our latest "Book Off/Pay Off".