Getting Buckets
Temporada 1
por Ethan Vizgan, David Vizgan, Matthew Rotlevi and Jordan Grossman
This week Ethan is joined by Matt Rotlevi. They go over each of the Eastern Conference Teams that are currently in the bubble in Orlando. This conversation ranges from discussions about Khris Middleton, to Ben Simmons broken jumpshot. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter (@getbucketpod) and to subscribe to us on Apple/Spotify!
Ethan and David give their opinions on the DeSean Jackson/Stephen Jackson antisemitism scandal. They discuss the plans for activism in the NBA bubble and analyze the final roster moves made now that training camps are about to begin. Lastly they give their takes on the latest ESPN power rankings and wonder what the worst teams in the bubble even have to play for. BLACK LIVES MATTER. Recorded 7/09/20
Ethan and David are joined by their friend and fellow Nets fan Matt Rotlevi. The trio discusses the current situation of the Brooklyn Nets now that over a third of the team will not be playing in Orlando. They also discuss the planned "consolation bubble" in Chicago, the concerns that some players may break the bubble, and analyze the transactions made by teams over the last two weeks. They also try to answer whether a fourth championship title with the Lakers will make LeBron James the GOAT. Recorded 7/3/2020
Ethan and David pay tribute to Vince Carter. David tells the abridged story of Vince's career, from his time in Toronto to his swan song in Atlanta, and the boys discuss Vince's legacy. Ethan updates the podcast on the latest COVID-19 news, including "smart rings." Ethan and David then discuss the released team schedules and ask who is under the most pressure to start strong in the 8-game conclusion to the regular season.
Ethan and David take a deep dive into the Knicks' new head coach candidates, discuss the latest COVID-19 news in the NBA, and analyze the "laundry list" of NBA players ready to sign before the NBA restarts next month. Recorded 6/24/20
59 videos. Nearly 18 million views. How did an astronomy master's student at Wesleyan University co-create one of the most universally loved NBA parodies ever? Ethan and David interview Craig Malamut, who created Bleacher Report's immediate hit "Game of Zones" with his brother Adam in 2014. They discuss the inner workings of the show, its consistent success, the Wesleyan astronomy department (David's current home), the last season of GoT, the current Kyrie Irving saga, and how to make it in the NBA world as a brother duo ;)
Ethan and David react to the news that a faction of NBA players, led by Kyrie Irving, are hesitant and reluctant to restart the league in the wake of the #BLM protests and the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Florida. They discuss the potential risks revealed about the Orlando "bubble", the James Harden Rockets, the planned 2021 season, and question the merits of playing while the pandemic rages on.
Ethan and David discuss the weak and untimely Knicks/Dolan statement on #BlackLivesMatter and the George Floyd protests and attempt to answer one of the toughest questions about the NBA right now: will it ever get better for the New York Knicks?
Ethan and David discuss the upcoming return of the NBA! COVID-19 impact on the basketball landscape going forward, playoff seeding in Orlando, who stands to benefit most from the new format, Zion or Ja, dark horse candidates, and a special shoutout to James Harden.