Shoot Your Shot

di Fuad "Floyd" Kadora

Stagione 3

Predicting the Regular Season Awards + Playoff Shockers So Far

Today, we dive deep into the regular season awards. We asses our predictions based on the actual awards receivers and analyze who got snubbed vs which awards were well deserved. We also discuss how the playoffs have been surprising so far initiating a paradigm shift in today's league and how the torch is being passed onto the oncoming wave of young superstars. How the NBA will hoist a new NBA champion this year headlines by Superstars 26 and younger, given how this is the first time in over 20 years that Lebron, Steph, or KD are missing the playoffs post-first round contrasted by the unprobbable Mavericks run against the Clippers. We also dive into how the Suns, Lakers, and Bucks' offseason will shape up given their extensive payrolls and lack of player depth, and if this formula is sustainable given the recent team formation based on one superstar, another all NBA player/All star caliber player, surrounded by more than capable role players has been debunking the need for a super team to win the whole thing.

S3 · E11

22 mag 2024

1:16:27

The Rockets and Pelicans Unexpected Runs, Injuries, Bad Contracts, and Forecasting the Play-in Picture

Today we discuss how the Lakers are making a run to escape the Play-in Picture, and how they've been beating good teams and fumbling against bad teams when they really barely have any room for error. We also discusss how Sabonis is 10-0 against AD in his career and how he has managed to record 50+ Straight double doubles this season breaking the record books. We discuss how Daniel Gafford almost made NBA history by registering 33 consecutive made Field Goals and came 2 shy of Wilt's 35 straight back in the day. We also analyze how the Suns have 3 of the most accomplished closers in the league and somehow have amassed the league's worst 4th quarter net rating at (-14.5). We also touch on all the recent injuries and other teams resting players before the playoffs. How Boston clinched the first seed and home court across the playoffs and finals and how the Pelicans and Rockets led by Zion and Green respectively went on insane runs just to slow down when it mattered the most.

S3 · E10

16 apr 2024

1:16:31

Sabonis Snubbed, All Star Shambles, and Teams Making a Second Half of the Season Run

Today, we analyze Golden State trying to acquire Lebron James before the trade deadline, how Lowry is finally back in his hometown Philly, how the Raptors are scouting Bronny James to potentially land Lebron, and the Mav's recent winning streak further solidifying Luka's MVP Case given how he's averaging a triple double post all star break. We also highlight Max Struss's 6o foot dagger against the very Dallas Mavericks effectively ending their winning streak and anticipate that they will bounce back and further rise up the standings. We touch on how Philly is barely holding up without their MVP in Joel Embiid and How the Celtics continue to coast throughout the regular season given their all time studded roster.

S3 · E9

8 apr 2024

1:14:02

Post Trade Deadline Analysis, Season's Second Half Storylines, and Assessing The Buyout Market

We discuss the Warrior's late midseason push and Klay being benched for a rookie, making him have his best season performance so far off the bench. How Joel Embiid being out for the remainder of the season affects Philly's Playoff contention and eliminates him from the MVP conversation. Doc River's being 2-6 since his midseason acquisition and his contentious comments about Adrian Griffen when he found out he will be coaching the All-Star game. The Clippers midseason surge 25-5 run, best in franchise history, and the red hot knicks cooling down a bit before the break as well. We also get into how the Cavs are a legit contender if healthy this post-season and touch on trade rumours regarding Spida if they fail to make a deep playoff push since he's not on the rest of the roster's timeline. The ASG injury replacements, and Kyle Lowry going back home to Philly.

S3 · E8

21 feb 2024

1:17:39

Predicting the 2024 All-Star Reserves, Embiid and Luka's 70 Burgers, and Obvious Trade Targets

The NBA has been going through a scoring boom once again, topping the averages team's offensive rating today compared to the league's best a mere 10 years ago. We discuss the scoring prowess in today's league backed by better skill, talent, rule changes. and the league's direction to come. We analyze the OG and Pascal trades so far and how the Knicks have become a scary contender and aren't done making moves. We dicuss how Doc Rivers is already blowing double digit leads for the Bucks as their new Head Coach and debate on who should be this year's All-Star Reserves. Lastly, we touch on some obvious trade targets for contending teams to consider breaking through, especially from clear bottom of the pack sellers with good players which would provide key pieces towards establishing a legitimate contender.

S3 · E7

1 feb 2024

1:16:26

Embiid Becomes the 9th Player Ever with 70, Dissecting the Lowry Trade, and Predicting the All-Star Starters

We analyze how Embiid has literally been averaging more points than minutes played this season, and how Philly is a few role players away from a deeper playoff push than they're typically used to. Then we discuss how the league has been on an asbolute tear with Embiid's 70 burger, KAT's 62 points performance and Durant'ss 42 points in one night overshadowing the Jays' combined 73 points. We then dissect the Lowry Trade and how Terry Rozier will help Miami make a deeper run with their roster as constructed, and get into some more trade predictions before the trade deadline for the Warriors, Lakers, and other contenders. Finally, we debate our pick for the All-Star starters this season and briefly touch on how Lebron's longevity is unprecedented, having witnessed him play against over 35% of the entire league in its history.

S3 · E6

26 gen 2024

1:16:22

OG and Pascal Trade Analysis, The Clippers Will Win The Title? Lakers Struggles and Playoff Contenders

We immediately dive deep dissecting every angle of the Toronto Raptor's soft rebuild and discuss how good the trades were for all the teams involved. The Clippers have been on fire recently wining 13-2 of their last 15 games and we get into a debate on how I think they're going to win the title if fully healthy, whereas Connor keeps his head held high being the best team in the leagues fan since forever, the Boston Celtics. With the Lakers having significantly cooled down post the IST Title, we analyze why they've been losing games despite their two Superstars being healthy for once throughout the season so far. We also talk about how the Clippers front office decided to extend Kawhi and are in extension talks with PG and Harden, how Luka is having an MVP season, and how the Knicks are not done making moves just yet and will be a legit contender alongside the Cavs this season in the East come playoff time

S3 · E5

22 gen 2024

1:17:21

The League's Biggest Surprises So Far and the In Season Tournament

THis episode we dive deep into the league's biggest surprise teams including the Magic, Pacers, Timberwolves, Rockets, and some of the disappointments including the Clippers adjusting to the Harden trade, the Cavs struggling, and the Grizzlies being overall injured everywhere it matters most to them as a unit. We also discuss the In-Season Tournament Elimination rounds, and how the Lakers were able to finally turn in on and run away with the championship. Will they have enough to power through and win the real title come June? Tune in to found out more about how the league's been so far.

S3 · E4

19 gen 2024

1:17:17

Early Season Shockers, Harden Traded to Clippers + Damian Lillard Adjusting on Bucks

This episode we discuss the 2023-2024 surprise teams up to an early lead. We analyze Boston's six-starter's earl resurgence in the East and how the Sixers are actually doing a lot better WITHOUT Harden, which isn't as big of a shocker to many as it was to some. We also discuss how the Warriors need to give Stephen Curry more help given that he's the only player scoring for them since his teammates haven't scored over 20 points a game since the start of the season. We mention how Damian Lillard has had a rather slow start according to his standards adjusting being traded to a new team and environment. We also talk Lakers and how they still have yet to address their weakness from last season including quality defensive shooting role players. Lastly, we talk a little bit of Rockets and how Ime Udoka is shocking the league turning their defensive rating from almost the bottom of the league last season to the top defense in the league this season, along with the Mavericks Superstar Duo Luka and Kyrie getting off to a flaming start int he Wes and how we don't perceive it lasting due to heir defensive weaknesses.

S3 · E3

1 dic 2023

1:11:37

Offseason Mega-Trades Analysis + 2023-2024 Way Too Early Power Rankings

Damian Lillard, the definition of the word loyalty, has finally been traded to the Milwaukee Bucks! This the then-title favorite Celtics sweep Jrue Holiday from their Eastern Conference top rival, and now they are back to being the favorites to win it all! We discuss these two bombshell trades and their effect on the landscape of the league today, how Boston has the best 6 starters in the league, and how the Bucks Lillard-Giannis combo might've overtaken Denver's Powerhouse Duo as the best pick and roll threat in the NBA. We also rank every team in terms of the regular season seeding and take it a step further and analyze how they will translate that in the playoffs. We also discuss other trades including Brooks and Vanvleet on the rockets, Chris Paul on the warriors, Beal on the Suns and much more!

S3 · E2

7 ott 2023

1:16:06

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