We are joined by Jake Bittle, staff writer at Grist and author of The Great Displacement, to talk about his incredible run of Twitter beefs, including with Art But Make It Sports, Warriorsworld, and Kendrick Perkins. We also discuss the Raptors through the prism of their prodigal son: Drake. Finally, we unpack the strange phenomenon of NBA memes having to do with environmentalism LINKS Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.com Jake's book The Great Displacement Read Jake's work at Grist Follow Jake on Twitter, IG Follow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by SB Nation Associate Director of Pro Basketball Harrison Faigen to break down everything going on with the LA Lakers. We can't help but notice how the events unfolding in LA with the Buss family specifically remind us of the HBO shows Westworld, DTF St. Louis, Treme, The Wire, Game of Thrones, True Detective, and so many others....LINKS Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.com Katie Baker's piece on Mark Walter Follow Harrison on Twitter, Bluesky Follow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by our lawyer Ock Sportello for another CLASSIC. First, we talk about him finding the sublime in the chud Knicks run. Then we discuss his excellent piece for Passion of the Weiss about Tyga's cynical AI-generated album, AI music in general, and what the future of music might look like. Other topics include Pat McAfee's new album, The Broke Jumper Tip Line, Wemby as a government super soldier, Barack Obama's player comp being Tayshaun Prince, and much more.Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.comLINKSOck's piece: Sim City, Bitch: Tyga, Artificial Intelligence, and the End of ArtDrew Millard's 0.0 review of $TARFACEFollow Ock on Twitter and read his blog Never HungoverFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by writer and creator of the excellent women's basketball Substack Rough Notes Maya Goldberg-Safir to talk about her time at WNBA All-Star Weekend, the WNBA's relationship to its own queer history, how much to engage with Sophie Cunningham's dogwhistling, and what a Valks championship is going to look like!LINKS Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.com Maya's great piece about All-Star Weekend Subscribe to Rough NotesFollow Rough Notes on Instagram Follow Maya on Substack Follow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harry and Patrick are BACK from the summer hiatus, talking about Patrick's experience covering the Tour de France, harry's experience watching LeBron slip through the Warriors' grasp, short-form content, analytics professionals playing pick-up, and Kyle Kuzma doing reverse taste discourse.Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.comLINKSRead all of Patrick's 2026 Tour de France dispatchesFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector's own Maitreyi Anantharaman to talk about the Malik Beasley indictment, Jalen Duren's future with the Pistons, and Jaylen Brown's battle with advanced analytics. Then we switch over to the W and run through the big storylines of the season's first chunk, including Olivia Miles' early success, Valk Nation continuing to flourish into a legit contender, and a recent episode of the Caitlin Clark media circus saga.Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.comLINKSMaitreyi's piece on Caitlin Clark's seasonMaitreyi's profile of Olivia MilesFollow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by writer, podcaster and hoops data expert David Lee to talk about draft board philosophies, his heterodox big board, cheating at the combine, Jalen Brunson's stocky frame being a huge advantage for him, and his new website The Hardwood Collective. Plus Patrick and harry talk at the top about harry's new media project Tranche 001.LINKS Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.com David's new website The Hardwood Collective David's NBA & draft analysis site The 5th FactorSupport Tranche 001 Follow David on Twitter, IG Follow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector's Giri Nathan to discuss the Knicks winning the NBA championship, Victor Wembanyama the hyperobject, James Dolan's dating profile, getting drunk on IG live, and much more. Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.comLINKS Giri's book Changeover Follow Giri on Twitter, Bluesky Follow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by comedian and official NBR Spurs correspondent Devon Walker to talk about being a Spurs fan living in New York, watching a game at Doris, and Wemby's mamba mentality. Then we talk to Will Menaker about the Knicks, the dark energy at MSG for Game 3, and the case for Knicks optimism.Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.comLINKS Follow Devon on Twitter, IG Follow Will on Twitter, IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IG Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by writer, poet, podcaster, and author Hanif Abdurraqib to talk about his own pickup game, why floaters are beautiful, the point guard as poet, loving KAT, the Warriors' cosmic connection to the Wolves, and MUCH MORE.Got a tip? Call (347) 380-6426 or email nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.comLINKSHanif's recent New Yorker piece about loving the WolvesCheck out Hanif's new video show about the history of Detroit house music, Living for the CityHanif's episode of Spinsters about never being able to quit Ricky RubioFollow Hanif on IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by comedian and actor Gavin Matts for a wide-ranging chat about everything from being a transplant Knicks fan, the Boozer kids' hairline, Bird scooters, the SF-based rapper Frak, and why Shai may have created a swag prison of his own making.Got a tip for the Broke Jumper Tip Line? Call (347) 380-6426 or email nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.com LINKSWatch Gavin's stand up special Progressions (and stay tuned for a new special coming soon.....)Follow Gavin on IG, Tik TokFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Noah Kulwin to discuss an incredible set of conference finals games. First we talk Brunson's heroics, James Harden getting chappaquiddick'd and a great mike brown coaching job. After that we talk Spurs vs OKC, Wemby's brilliance and an op-ed in the Oklahoman comparing OKC to Israel. A new BLOWBACK mini series about America and Israel's relationship comes out May 29th!! Samer's piece about the now-deleted Oklahoman op edFollow Noah on Twitter, IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NBR Hall of Fame guest Tom Krell (How To Dress Well) returns to talk Wemby losing his cool, the Nuggets' downfall, Christian Braun psychosis, why the Wolves are his new favorite team, sampling Bones Hyland vocals for a song, the Mormonization of America and much moreGot a tip about someone's hoops game? HIt the broke jumper tip line ‪(347) 380-6426‬ or email us at nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.comLINKSFollow How To Dress Well on Twitter, IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Danny aka Mr. Whos Next aka the genius behind this shai edit, and many more. We talk about how he started making crazy ig edits, what makes his so fun and how he's been able to break through in sports media. We also talk about how fun the first round has been, Donovan Mitchell missing floaters, and Jaylen Brown breaking down game tape of him losing on stream (chef's kiss). LINKSEvery Whos Next Edit is amazing. Here are a few we especially love: Westbrook, Shai, this one, and this one. Follow WhosNextShow on Twitter, IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by the great Henry Abbott of TrueHoop to talk about his work being cited in a recent New Yorker interview with Steve Kerr, what innovation in sports medicine actually looks like, and the NBA's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. We also discuss Rob Mahoney being a bucket, and NBA players cheating at pickup basketball.THE BROKE JUMPER TIP LINE IS HERE. CALL OR TEXT US AT 347-380-6426. Email Us at nothingbutrespectpodcast@gmail.comLINKSCharles Bethea's New Yorker profile of Steve KerrHenry's book BallisticTrueHoop's Jeffrey Epstein investigationFollow Henry on TwitterFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to author and Defector staff writer Giri Nathan about the first weekend of playoff basketball, KAT committing micro aura transgressions, Jordan Peterson crying while watching Shai shoot free throws, and the Jamal vs Jokic two-man game. We also discuss a16z's new media venture "MTS" (or Monitoring The Situation). Follow Giri on TwitterRead CHANGEOVERRead CHANGEOVER in ItalianGiri on Jokic from 2021Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Look, this was supposed to be the Denver hit in our western mega pod with Tom Krell (HowToDressWell) and Tom Ley but we caught lightning in a bottle. Tom Ley's audio is a little messed up but its really must listen podcasting. Go Nuggets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnVKqQiQyTQSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second annual NBR Playoff Mega Preview is here, and it's bigger than ever. We invite friends of the program whose teams have made the playoffs to come on and wax about their guys. Each one is supposed to be 10 minutes long and they all went 20 mins+.This is the preview of the EAST. You can find our West preview here and our Toms preview here.East LineupMaitreyi Anantharaman — Pistons — Topics: Caris LeVert love, Jerami Grant having a mural at a bar in Detroit, Ausar Thompson is so good@TrillBroDude — Sixers — Topics: The Sixers are bad and are not making the playoffs, if landing a 747 or removing an appendix is harder, the Sixers being too random to be good, the 48 hours when VJ was Michael JordanNoah Kulwin — Knicks — Topics: Jumping off a building and landing in a Sidetalk video, the Knicks being a team built for the playoffs, the sudden goatedness of the EastJacob Rosenberg — Hornets — Topics: Learning about Miami, LaMelo, the Greensboro Hornets, how Jacob is as an editorSam Sheehan — Celtics — Topics: Baylor Scheierman being a demon, Jaylen Brown's spray-on hair, his bounce back via postingIsle McElroy — Raptors — Topics: Scottie Barnes being frustrating, the Raptors not quite existing, the Raptors never being good teamsMichael Centola – Hawks — Topics: Being the coldest white boy, Jalen Johnson being sick, CJ McCollum being sick, almost going to the Magic City the night before Luke Kornet ruined it Sean Kuhn — The Magic — Topics: Paolo not being an offense unto himself, Jalen Suggs locking in over his headband, Jett Howard not existingKylie Cheung – James Harden – Topics: James Harden, Charlie Kirk, Etsy WitchesFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THE second annual NBR Playoff Mega Preview is here, and it's bigger than ever. We invite friends of the program whose teams have made the playoffs to come on and wax about their guys. Each one is supposed to be 10 minutes long and they all went 20 mins+.This is the preview of the WEST. You can find our East preview here and our Toms preview here.West LineupIsaac Chotiner — Rockets — Topics: Sengun is badTyler Parker — Thunder — Topics: Tyler learns about the 2024 meat off, Alex Caruso shooting poorly, things breaking right for the ThunderEamon Whalen — Wolves — Topics: Joan Beringer minutes, McDaniels is the truth, the Wolves having doubters, Ant auto-meat@idkhoops — Lakers — Topics: The Lakers are live dogs, LeBron can still be the best player in a series, Pacific Rim Style Unc CoalitionsSean Highkin — Blazers — Topics: The Quorum of unformed guys, Jerami Grant having a mural in Portland, remembering when Chauncey Billups got arrestedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector's David Roth to reflect on the men's college basketball season and wax about what these guys might look like in the NBA. We discuss the unknowability of projecting guys into the pros, the types of prospects we always fall in love with, and who the kings might take.LINKSFollow David Roth on BlueskyFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by rapper and certified New Jersey ball knower Papo2004. We talk to him about, playing nba live 2005 with DJ Lucas, attempting to start a podcast, but all his cohosts wanted to talk about was Kanye, why Josh Hart actually isn't the heart and soul of the Knicks, loving KAT, jews loving basketball, and much more. Plus Harry and Patrick talk a little at the top about Patrick watching basketball in the shower, and Harry gets a wild Darryn Peterson take off.LINKSFollow Papo2004 on IGListen to Papo2004 on Spotify, Apple MusicFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector writer Maitreyi Anantharaman to talk about ratification of a new WNBA CBA! We talk about the wins for the players, possible wins for the league, and how the whole thing has been covered. We also discuss the Pistons being on fraud watch, who's gonna play the Valks in the championship next year, and UCLA's star-studded roster. LINKSMaitreyi on the news of the new CBAThe Ringer WNBA Show about the Langham stakeoutI'm Being Canceled By WNBA Old Guard Media? (Receipts Inside)Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by author of A Little Blood and Dancing, cohost of Wait a Minute, and Ringer staff writer Tyler Parker to finally have some pro-OKC takes on the show. We talk about OKC being villains, the Nike apparatus, Wemby's ethical hoops stance, how every great team eventually becomes the bad guys. We also discuss Bams 83 point game and how the real enemy is Wilt Chamberlain. LINKSBuy Tyler's novel A Little Blood and DancingCheck out Wait a Second...Video of Wilt's 100-point game Follow Tyler on IG, Bluesky Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by your favorite musician's favorite ball knower, Will Anderson of Hotline TNT. We talk about the origin of his NBA zine Ass'n Up, why artists don't like the Thunder, his personal issue with the people of Oklahoma City, growing up a Wolves fan, the Hawks' Magic City situation, hooping at the Ridgewood YMCA, and thoughtful internet usage. LINKSFollow Hotline TNT on IGCheck out their website for all things Hotline TNT. You can purchase Ass'n Up there!Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Will Menaker of the great Chapo Trap House podcast to talk about the pressure this Knicks team is under, the specter of New Jersey, Mike Brown vs Thibs, the 90s knicks, comparisons between politics and sports, and the NBA's precarious position as a 'progressive' league.LINKSFollow Will on Twitter, IGFollow Chapo Trap House on Twitter Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyP.S.: Check out the new merch from former NBR guest Maya Goldberg-Safir's ROUGH NOTES newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by basketball analyst, comms consultant, and Neemias Queta super fan Ricardo Brito Reis to talk about the recent groundswell of news around the NBA's plans to expand into Europe in some capacity. We talk to Ricardo about the passion for basketball in some European cities, what might get lost with this expansion, and some of the sporstwashing at play. We also talk about Neemias Queta, the pride of Portugal.LINKSRicardo recently wrote a piece for Katie Heindl's excellent substack Basketball Feelings, about the NBA's plan to expand into EuropeThe Athletic's Joe Vardon has done some great reporting on the possible expansionPatrick on Neemias Queta's journey to the NBALinksKatie's Substack Basketball FeelingsFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by our lawyer Ock Sportello and Sam Sheehan of the You Know Ball Podcast to talk imagined tanking discourse, harry's spelling woes, clavicular being from Hoboken, Clippers (which, to be clear, is different from "The Clippers), and Jeffrey Epstein's sports blog.LinksSam's great piece on tanking discourseMinh Tran's piece on Clavicular and ClippingHarry reviewing Rich Paul's PodcastAll Things You Know Ball PodcastOck's blog Never HungoverFollow Sam on TwitterFollow Ock on TwitterFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by journalist Eamon Whalen to comb through the confusing story of Kevin Durant's alleged Twitter burner activity. We also discuss Eamon's reporting on the story of Nathan Seabrook, how America's right wing imagines Minnesota, and what we think leads to these moments of NBA activism. We also talk about if the Wolves can win it all.LinksEamon's piece: How a Mercenary Became a Minneapolis Mall CopThe original KDF threadFollow Eamon on Twitter, IG, SubstackFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harry and Patrick discuss Giannis' strange Kalshi partnership and what it says about prediction markets in sports. Then they talk about the new look cavs, the end of the kuminga era, and who the Clavicular of the NBA is.LinksPatrick on James Harden's Trade Demand NY Times on Prediction Markets vs Sports Books Harry's new Pod ClassKatie Heindl on Kalshi and GiannisSam Kriss on ClavicularFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We kick off today's episode with a tribute to Dan McQuade, who tragically died last week after a battle with cancer. Then North Carolina native  Jacob Rosenberg gives us some context for the Hornets' recent success, debuts some theories about LaMelo Ball's Post-Pastiche play, and explains why he thinks the Hornets are an unambiguous success this year. We also discuss Steph Curry's mother's interest in Judaism. Editors Note: Harry erroneously referred to 21 Savages idea for a new city as "Opp City". 21 Savages' actual name for the city is "Crash Out City."LINKSDan McQuade tribute at 76rs gameFollow Jacob on Twitter, IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow our new IG!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector's own Samer Kalaf to discuss the saga of the highly influential (for better or for worse) Instagram page HOUSE OF HIGHLIGHTS. Along the way we talk about advertising brain drain, the victory of marketing speak over prose, copaganda, emoji choices, cynical marketing, being too tuff, and much more.LINKSSamer's Highlights for Children storyEsquire profile of Omar RajaNew ModelsFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Samer on Twitter, BlueskyFollow our new nothing but respect InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by author Jeremy Gordon to talk about his excellent novel SEE FRINEDSHIP, Jordan era supremacy, Rich Paul's podcasting venture, and why the better team always wins. LINKS:Follow Jeremy on Twitter, IGPurchase See FriendshipPatrick and Jeremy's interview about See FriendshipFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by author and creator of TrueHoop, Henry Abbott, to talk injuries, electromagnetic fields, Trae Young, and the true value of a point guard. We also propose some Big Idea rule changes like abolishing the draft, and putting a key in the corner.LINKSOur previous episode with Henry Purchase Henry's book BalisticPatrick on Trae YoungHenry on Trae YoungNiners Electromagnetic Field TheoryFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Henry on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by actor, writer, comedian Devon Walker to talk bad NBA jersey numbers, on-court sartorial decisions, Aaron Gordon's diss track about Dwayne Wade giving him a 9/10 on in the dunk contest, and MUCH MORELINKSFollow Devon on IGListen to My Favorite Lyrics, follow the pod on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Eddie Averill AKA @Realhoopermovie to discuss Sports, Movies, and Sports Movies! We talk about his experience as the admin of the legendary @nbafilmtweets account, why basketball players make good film critics, and how athletes are the new movie stars. Then we talk about Marty Supreme (SPOILERS START AT ROUGHLY: 23:28 UNTIL ROUGHLY: 01:00:30 ) and finally we hear what it was like being a lakers fan when they got luka.LINKS@nbafilmtweetsSam Bodrojan's Marty Supreme review for LARBA video Essay Eddie made about sports moviesFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Eddie on Twitter, read Vintage Violence, listen to Extended ClipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to do a little Midwest NBA check-in. We talk about the Pistons’ social media team, Caris LeVert, and the Bucks’ predicament with Giannis. Maitreyi gives us an update on the labor negotiations between the WNBA and the WNBPA and on trying to decipher the signal from the noise.LINKSPatrick about Giannis Trade Talks Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Maitreyi on BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Tom Krell (How To Dress Well) to break down the excellent Spurs vs Thunder game, Evil Wemby, Cam Johnson's slow start, Jokic, Negentropic hoopers, plasticity bucket getting, Jamal Murray's IG costing him millions, and much more!LINKSFollow How To Dress Well on Twitter, IGListen to The Hellp's new albumFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the 5th annual SHAMSYS!!!! AKA the Shams Charania Award For Excellence In Divulging Of Information Through Syntax Comprehended By Many.Every year Defector hosts a livestream where Defector staff members Patrick, Samer and Giri break down the year's nominees. This year Harry joined the Shamsy committee and we are running the livestream on the NBR feed. If you want to WATCH the Shamsys stream, you can find it on twitch here or on youtube hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by sports media legend defector, Ray Ratto, to discuss the world of NBA Refereeing. Ray walks us through how NBA refereeing has changed, the impact of Darell Garretson, and how refs used to have personalities. We also discuss the legacy of Tim Donaghy, and how Wilt Chamberlain was actually really, truly, actually a bucket.LINKSFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Ray on TwitterCheck out the NBA Refs' personalitiesNBR HOF Guest Owen Phillips Ref DatabaseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lots of MEIDA talk this week. First, we discuss a strange hole in the NBA media apparatus, then we discuss the rise of the SportsCenter-style tech show TBPN. Finally, we play a game of My Business or None of My Business.LINKS:Great profile on TBPN by Mike IsaacAnother great TBPN profile by Julia HornsteinThe TBPN Media MapFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Sam Sheehan and @TrillBroDude of the excellent You Know Ball podcast for a special Home and Home series this week. Patrick and Harry will be on an episode of YKB this week, coming out Tuesday night. On THIS episode, we discuss Luka Garza's dad, the Pelicans being broke, and the VJ Edgecomb experience. Then we talk about some of the cool teams this year, including the Rockets, Pistons, Hawks (with no Trae Young), and the Kings (JK).LINKSONLY IF YOU GET CAUGHT EPISODE 3 OUT NOW!Noa Dalzell's Feature on Luka GarzaSFGate investigation on Frank GrazaFollow Trill on TwitterFollow Sam on TwitterSubscribe to YKBFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by blogger extraordinaire Ock Sportello to talk Nico Harrison, Cam Thomas, Cooper Flag propping up the economy, possible false flag operations, Nets nihilism, and MUCH MOREP.S. As we mentioned in the intro, any rating, reviewing, sending to friends who may dig the pod, etc. is so helpful and really helps the show grow!LINKSPatrick's recent piece about the KingsOck's Nets Season Preview PieceFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Ock Sportello on Twitter, Subscribe to Ock's blog Never HungoverSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by NBC's Rohan Nadkarni to discuss some early-season trends. Included are: NBR's official Deep State nominee Noah LaRoche, this disappointing #Pelicans start, the Thunder's dominance, Ketamine Kuminga, and sandwhiches in ChicagoLINKSFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Rohan on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Liz Franczak of the esteemed TrueAnon podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about gambling, gooning, Austin Reeves, Lebron as epic bacon guy, hoops on NBC, Haliburton, the warriors, and so much more! LINKSTrueAnonPatrick on the media's coverage of the gambling scandalDaniel Kolitz's Harper's piece on GooningFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Liz on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First, we talk to Tom Krell (also known by his stage name, How To Dress Well) about the Nuggets, agentic hoops, why the Thunder represent late capitalism, fading Sabonis, Donovan Mitchell as a cop, Cooper Flag's frame, and his high hopes for the Bulls this year. Then we talk to famously fly white boy Michael Centola about growing up with Anthony Edwards.P.S. Patrick's new podcast "Only If You Get Caught" is out TODAY!! Go check it out! LINKSThe Believe That AwardsFollow How To Dress Well on Twitter, IGFollow Michael on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is part two of our NBA Season preview! This one is mostly reviewing what happened the playoffs last year + some existential questions for the upcoming season.Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To preview the 2025–2026 NBA season, we went back through the 2024–2025 season and picked out the key moments — and what they might tell us about the year ahead. Topics include Ball Brothers lore, Bernie Lee and doublespeak, the Thompson Twinification of the NBA, Hyperball, Unc Ball, Boston exceptionalism, 16 teams passing on Dalton Knecht, and much more.This is Part 1 of our season preview! Part 2 drops Thursday.LINKSJoel Embiid Hears You by Dotun AkintoyeAlan Chazaro on TweakerFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we Cathy'd with Defector's own Maitreyi Anantharaman and Jordan Robinson from the Womans Hoops Podcast. We spend the first half talking about games 1 and 2 of the WNBA finals and the second half talking about.....cathy. LINKSMaitreyi on the Aces Maitreyi on the Cathy Press Conference Follow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow Jordan on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by playwright, writer, and former Instagram admin Max Wolf Friedlich to talk about knicks fandom, hating shai because you actually love him, sidetalkification of new york, and how LA brings out the Knicks sicko in him (much like the British in Northern Ireland). We also talk about his great piece in ID magazine about running the Instagram account for Lil Mequella. LINKSMax's Essay about Lil MequellaFollow Max on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by my NBR WNBA correspondent Maitreyi Anantharaman to break down the end of the Lynx season, Aces vs Fever, and Alyssa Thomas' evil (complementary) style. We also discuss the Liberty's disappointing season, Maitreyi investing in Lorde tickets too early, and who we'd want to be coached by in the W. LINKS (Lynx :( ) Maitreyi's recent blogs on the Lynx & Sami Whitcomb Patrick's recent blog on Sandy Brondello's firing Follow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by author, urbanist, and certified bucket Ben Schneider to talk about stadiums from an urbanist perspective. We discuss how stadiums play a role in what Mike Davis once dubbed “the infinite game” of metropolitan development projects. We also get into why Urbanist Twitter and NBA Twitter feel strangely similar, why basketball stadiums tend to work better for cities than football stadiums, and whether Steph Curry is secretly the youngest NIMBY alive.LINKSPre-order Ben's book, The Unfinished Metropolis: Igniting the City-Building RevolutionChris Thompson's recent piece for Defector about the terrible DC stadium dealFollow Ben on TwitterFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by writer, researcher, journalist, and co-creator of BLOWBACK, Noah Kulwin, for a mega episode recorded in person at Harry's apartment. We talk about the Aspiration story, how it’s been received and what that says about where power lies in sports media, and a larger conversation about Pablo Torre's investigative work with PTFO. We also talk to Noah about what it’s like working on The Adam Friedland Show, and what it was like being in the room for the Richie Torres interview. Finally, Noah tells us a little bit about Blowback Season 6, which comes out SEPTEMBER 22!!!!!!LINKSPablo Torre's Initial Report on Aspiration and KawhiRichie Torres on The Adam Friedland ShowBruce Arthur's Further Reporting on Kawhi in the Toronto StarFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Noah on Twitter, IGLISTEN TO BLOWBACK!! SEASON 6 COMES OUT SEPT 22!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector staff writer Maitreyi Anantharaman to preview the WNBA playoffs. We've got something for everyone – fans locking into the playoffs, fans already locked into this season, and fans locked the f**k into their specific team’s playoff domination. We also talk who won the Plum x Aces divorce, if Caitlin Clark is the victim of racism (she's not), and what playoff outcome would be the most narratively fruitful for Maitreyi's book. Also, Harry addresses his anonymous comments in The Cut.LINKSFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Maitreyi on BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Alex Bazeley and Bobby Wagner of the Tipping Pitches Podcast for a special Home and Home Mega Two Parter Episode (a concept we invented). We ranked every Jersey patch sponsor from least evil to most evil. On this feed we did the Western Conference. Over on the Tipping Pitches feed we did the Eastern Conference.Listen to the Eastern Conference episode here on the Tipping Pitches Feed! (Apple) (Spotify)Follow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Tipping PitchesFollow Alex on TwitterFollow Bobby on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Maya Goldberg-Safir, writer, journalist, podcaster, and creator of the excellent WNBA-focused substack Rough Notes. We get a little meta at the top and talk about Maya's journey into WNBA media, then she bravely explains the Stud Buds to us. We also get into Maya's awesome reporting on the WBL and the Bay Area's First Women's Pro Basketball Team, and who should really be sitting courtside at Valks games.Editor Notes: We had a sli iiiight audio issue, and you may hear 3 or 4 instances of a light echo when we're talking over each otherLINKSMaya's Substack Rough NotesMaya's recent piece about a google doc called LESBIANSA great Pod Maya did about The PioneersFollow Rough Notes on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Defector Era of Nothing But Respect is officially here! To welcome in this new era we talk to Defector writers Maitreyi Anantharaman and David Roth about what's made the Dream so good this year, how league depth has made it a good time to be a WNBA expansion team (for now) and a little bit about green d*lido gate. We also discuss Michael Porter Jr's incredible string of media appearances, and whether Wemby is actually real.LINKSMaitreyi on The DreamPatrick on MPJ Follow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a special bonus episode. Harry talks to SanFranPreps.com creator Jeremy Balan about the very special website he founded to cover high school sports in the early 2010s. Important note: If you are coming here from Defector and this is the first episode you’re listening to– this is not a typical episode! Normally, Patrick is on them, and they are about the NBA / WNBA / larger world of basketball. The official Defector Era of NBR starts in August! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BIG NEWS!!!! Nothing But Respect is officially part of Defector Media!! Wooohoo!! We’re both really excited about this. So what does all this mean? The biggest thing is Defector’s own Maitreyi Anantharaman is now our official correspondent for all things WNBA, but she really already was….. Also, i guess we’re a Mets podcast now? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick and Harry talk a bit about Bill Ackman’s tennis game, if summer league has juice, and Patricks coverage of the Tour De France. We also go into the mailbag and discuss rare YouTube videos, if football can be intellectual, and who we’d want to fight Mark Zuckerberg. If you want us to read one of your questions give us a review on apple pods or shoot us an email! Lastly…we’ve got a big annoucnement coming Wednesday!! LINKSPatrick’s Tour De France coverageHarry on a recent You Know Ball podcastFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector’s own Maitreyi Anantharaman for an early/mid-season WNBA check-in! We try to figure out who’s the 3rd best team in the league, talk about the Fever’s interesting start, and Maitreyi expands on her theory that bigs dominate the league. Plus, Patrick eats crow on the Valks, reveals he’s in multiple WNBA team-specific group chats, and Harry presents some AI findings.LINKSFollow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyTotally Real Book This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by TrillBroDude and NBABabySecret of You Know Ball podcast to talk all things NBA SLOP. We talk about the origins of slop, jesters’ privilege, the kangs as Americas team, Warriors’ greatness as a ZIRP phenomenon, Millennial hopecore in free agency, the newsroom but for shams, the addelsons, and some of the most interesting moves in free agency. LINKSAll things You Know BallFollow @TrillBroDudeFollow @NBABabySecretFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

harry and patrick talk nba finals, Haliburton’s really sad injury, winners and losers of the Finals and Sam Presti’s abundance team building. Then Harry argues that the KD trade announcement at Fantics Fest was staged. Follow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by director Mike Nicoll to talk about his new documentary THE SPOILS: Selling the Future of American Basketball. We talk AAU, Shoe Company Deep States, the strange contradictions around wanting young athletes to get paid, the spirit of ball, and even DEBATE a little bit about whether or not bitcoin could be a possible solution to some of these tricky problems. LINKSAvailable on Amazon Prime here: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Spoils-Selling-the-Future-of-American-Basketball/0SUHC8PIUQC9WIC152NHLPS8CSNote: For YouTube, the film is dropping in 4 parts, on this schedule:Part 1: Friday, June 13th (out now!)Part 2: Friday, June 20thPart 3: Friday, June 27thPart 4: Friday, July 4thFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Senior writer for Yahoo and OG basketblogger Dan Devine joins the show from Indianapolis to give us a finals scene report. We talk OKC’s Depth, the Pacers dark magic/shotmaking, playing with Shai vs playing with Steph. Dan also talks about what gamer basketblogging looks like in 2025, and Patrick gets sad about how Haliburton used to be a king. Finally, Harry and Patrick talk about the Valks’ exciting start. LINKSDan’s Game 2 Piece:Patrick on Aaron WigginsFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Dan on Twitter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ock Sportello returns to discuss his excellent blog about the NBA’s swag crisis. We talk to him about why he wrote the piece, why he thinks it resonated with the basketball blogging community, and why the streets yearn for Free Darko. We also try to make sense of the swag crisis, how it fits into broader culture, and how he’s responsible for Mina Kimes saying “Zynternet”. Finally, Patrick gives a little preview of his time at a crypto conference, and we end by naming some cool basketball players. LINKS:PTFO talking about the Ock’s pieceFormer NBR guest Matthew Roberson discusses whether the Knicks are cool (and quoting another nbr guest Noah Kulwin (yktvs))Follow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Ock on Twitter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Owen Phillips of The F5 returns to discuss a whole mess of stuff. We talk contrarian NBA award takes, if group think is on the rise, if group think is even bad (it is), what its like blasting an idea into the zeitgeist, the nba’s swag crisis, git hub pulls, whether there's ethical soyfacing under capitalism, and much more! LinksOwen Phillips on the 2025 awards dataMike Shearer on NBA groupthinkPatrick on a guy who voted a bunch of kings for awards last yearock sportello great new blog about the NBA’s swag crisisFollow Harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Owen on Twitter, Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harry and Patrick are back talking Ant’s IRL aura, talking hoops on r/redscarepodcast, Kith, The Iraq War, and Harry’s theory of a Bing Bong Hero’s Journey. Then Harry rank the four possible finals matchups across a slew of different metrics and talk about how the Weak Link Basketball theory has gone global.LINKSFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyOwen Phillips’s Weak Link Theory Piece This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Defector’s Maitreyi Anantharaman joins the pod to talk about the upcoming WNBA season, the mix of macro trends and micro trends in W coverage, shorting the fever, friendly rookies, and new WNBA offenses. Also Harry gives a quick recap of the RTRS draft party. LINKSFollow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySeerat’s WNBA season preview: https://www.theringer.com/podcasts/the-ringer-wnba-show/2025/04/30/previewing-the-most-anticipated-wnba-season-the-biggest-wnba-season-in-history This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harry and Patrick are joined by the legendary Henry Abbott of TrueHoop! We discuss Henry’s new book about the crazy science of injury prevention. The conversation goes in all kinds of places: doping, new words for stuff, Santa Barbara, Thiel money, Kyle Korver banging his knees together, deceleration, and MUCH MORE. Go buy Ballistic. Its a great read.LINKSP3: https://www.p3t.md/Check out TrueHoop. Follow Henry on Twitter Follow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harry and Patrick are back discussing fanbases getting mad, quantum uncertainty, Steven A Smith, Harry’s Wembanama Hate Read, Ausar Thompson being too good at defense that it’s bad, and much more. Editor's Note: Harry mixed up Big Justice and AJ at one point. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We go LONG with Liz Franczak of TrueAnon. Follow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Its a playoff mega pod NBR style. We called up some folks who are fans of teams in the playoffs and asked them about their favorite team. Here’s our stackTom Ley - NuggetsEamon Whalen - WolvesIsaac Chotiner - RocketsKylie Cheung - James Harden Kofie Yeboah - Pistons Sam Sheehan - Celtics —Follow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Noah Kulwin, aka Kevin O Kulwin joins the pod to talk what’s going on with Ja, Noah getting Knicks pilled, Bradley Beal’s No Tarrif clause, Blowback as the 2015 warriors, and MUCH MoreCHECK OUT BLOWBACKFollow Noah on TwitterFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Owen Phillips, writer of the excellent F5 newsletter and former member of the New York Knicks analytics team. We talk new NBA offenses, 15 years of Celtics cheating, an NBA analytics slack channel, where all the smart posters went, weak link sports vs strong link sports, who Zach Lowe’s first 5 guests are gonna be and MUCH MORE. LINKSOwen’s great staque – Follow Owen on Twitter, IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ock sportello is BACK. We talk Zach Lowe, chalk as a recession indicator, the You Know Ball nola takeover, ESPN vs ESPN on ESPN, Drew Timme aura farming in fort greene, Haynes Briefs, squatters ’ rights, and Grimes as a metaphor for the Sacramento Kings.LinksThe great Owen Phillips piece about the BlazersPatrick’s piece on the ESPN dramaFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Ock on Twitter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harry and Patrick are back talking Harry’s time covering March Madness, exciting basketball innovations, how big and strong big guys are, and the Boston Celtics getting bought by a Dartmouth soccer playerFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick and Harry are back with no guests which means we can go full classico mode. We talk Playboy Carti, the political thrust of Pitchfork reviews, evil colleges, JD Vance as a guard on a mid-major Cinderella, Lance Armstrong, cute cheating, and MOREFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by music writer, brand consultant, author of How Golf Can Save Your Life, podcaster, and certified blog boy Drew Millard!! We talk about why Court of Gold was good, golfing with rappers, Millennial bucket getting, Zach Lowe playing with the Kings, Obama, The Vice studio, and MUCH MORE Remember if you rate/review us 5 stars we will read your post on a future episode!! LINKSHow Golf Can Save Your Life Media EventsDrew’s Clarvoyant Sixers TakePatrick’s Piece About Court of GoldFollow Drew on TwitterFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

GQ’s Matthew Roberson joins the show to talk Paul George’s likability, celebrity profiles, KD’s Myspace, Feeld sponcon, Letterboxd, Quinten Post, Lil Wayne in a situationship, why the Pistons are good, and MUCH MORELINKShttps://www.gq.com/story/clairo-on-her-first-grammy-nominationhttps://www.gq.com/story/new-york-yankees-facial-hair-beardsFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Matthew on Twitter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by sports gossip mogul Madeline Hill! We do a little cultural exchange and discuss insurgent sports podcasting, why gossip resonates, the Taylor Swift Sports Media Vibe Shift, Athlete weddings, Bill Belichick love life and MUCH MORECheck out The Sports Gossip Show and Impersonal FoulOcks LARB piece from a few weeks go: https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/a-brand-new-map-without-us/ Follow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Madeline on IGFollow The Sports Gossip Show on IG This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harry and Patrick are joined by writer and ball-knower Eamon Whalen to talk Pop a Shot with Mista Fab, Baron Davis’ rap career, Kat revisionist history, The Wolves as The Theory of Everything, Luka Garza inventing the Pinoy Step, Cam’ron’s mysterious web of YouTube channels, and MUCH more!Read Eamon’s great piece on Royce White’s strange political turnFollow Eamon on TwitterFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ock is back to give us boots on the ground vibe analysis of the Super Bowl. Plus we talk trade deadline, the nba’s growing middle class, Legion Hoops war against consensus reality, the first MAHA trade, and the end of the sportsball era.LINKSFollow ock sportelloRead Calder McHugh's great piece about the luka trade hereFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Ock on Twitter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick is on IR this week because of a bike accident (he's OK!) so to fill his spot this week Harry got the old gang back together for one final job. That's right Haley O'Shaughnessy, Jordan Robinson, and Ciara Mountains from the Spinsters Podcast joined the show today to reminisce on the Spinsters days. TopicsWho is Haley Kissing?The Spinsters episodes never got released!The shift in WNBA discourse over the last few yearsThe Post-reddification of NBA social media Haley's tenant organizing workLinks: Ciara’s IGSpinsters IG (Rip)Jordan’s IGTristain (the artist mentioned) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

NOTE: I accidentally re-released last weeks episode, not the episode I was actually trying to release from 2 months ago. Not the best admin week from your boy. Delete and redownload the episode if its still not working. This ep should start with a movie clip from the film Network (huge banger btw).—no new nbr this week because big plane and big car were conspiring to keep Patrick and harry from getting takes off. But re-releasing this old ep because we talk a lot about tech platforms as it relates to BALL. This episode was originally recorded and released on Sept 9th, 2024. Back next week with a new ep! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lamello Ball Zoomer TalkGelo Ball and the increasing overlap of basketball and rap (and the internet)A great Two Timelines PieceHector Banana Bread is a psy opPieces referenced:https://www.neverhungover.club/p/the-life-affirming-joy-of-lamelohttps://www.passionweiss.com/2025/01/08/liangelo-ball-family-tweaker-song/ https://www.sfgate.com/warriors/article/joe-lacob-two-timelines-warriors-steph-curry-20019529.php This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

topics: Harry turned 30, Jared the SF Bar Tab thief, The new meta of trade demands, should league pass exist?, An interesting Wosny Lamre take, the unrealized promise of unicorns, doing january 6 to the td garden, elden ring on ps4 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kings insider Brenden Nunes joins the show to talk about the Mike Brown firing, Fox’s future in Sacramento, and Wembanama’s chess outingFollow Brenden on Twitter here:@BrendenNunesNBA This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick and Harry draft their ideal NBA celebrity all-star teams as a vehicle to understand where the culture is goingPlease give us a review! Maybe say who you think should be in the 2025 Ruffles Celebrity All-Star Game This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ock joins the show to talk JFK, documentaries, and Survivor. Jk but Ock is back to talk with us about Patrick’s excellent piece about the Hawk Tua Rug Pull, The Brooklyn Nets, Harry’s problem with the NBA Christmas commercial, Young Thug, and music journalism. It’s like if Klosterman went to the new school. Read Patrick’s Great Piece HereSubscribe ock sportello here and follow him on Twitter hereAlso if you are reading this PLEASE give us a review on the pod platform of your choosing. It really helps with us getting new people to listen! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick and Harry discuss the political implications of Timothée Chalamet's Knowing Ball, Patrick has a theory of Dynastic Mystery Hoopers, and Harry is JAG pilled. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by the great Sixers podcaster and poster TrillBroDude of the You Know Ball Podcast to reflect on the process and try to figure out why it’s made Philadelphia the unofficial center of the NBA Twitter ecosystem This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick and Harry go deep on the strange start to the 76rs season. Is McCain the first guy to get buckets without the help of consensus reality? Plus Clippers are chuegy OKC (in a good way?), Ratings vs the free market, and what to do about the NBA’s disastrously long review processAverage NBA Game Article Low Lift Ask Slopbowl This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Its not about out meating shai, its about the friends you make along the way. We go deep on Aura…the defining term of post covid basketball fandom with the great Ock Sportello. We talk a lot about Ocks excellent piece on Aura on his substack Never Hungover Some other helpful links:Patrick’s great piece on basketball blogging: https://defector.com/the-state-of-basketbloggingBall Don’t Stop x Meek Mil: https://x.com/pickuphoop/status/1449574309148700674WOMS: https://x.com/marmentality/status/1847002932283428927 PSA: we’re going Anti Algo with this pod so please share with friends, post on social media, submit us for awards at prestigious but aging gatekeeping institutions, rate and review us on apple pods (actually do this plz) and subscribe!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick was sick so NBC’s Sports Reporter Rohan Nadkarni filled in with Harry to talk about an excellent piece from Tom Haberstroh about Dalano Banton and the concept of an NBA closer. Plus Giannis hitting Jaylen with the ‘too slow’, the warriors hot start, and live tweeting into the void. Toms Piece:https://www.tomthefinder.com/p/did-chauncey-billups-just-invent This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We look back at the NBA Wildcat strike, Kuzma retiring his fits, and Embiid vs Marcus Hayes as mediated by Keith Pompey. Plus some Kings and Warriors takes and a Time Again reference. Articleshttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/04/opinion/unvaccinated-nba-players.htmlhttps://flaminghydra.com/issue-191/https://www.newyorker.com/sports/sporting-scene/the-exhilarating-jolt-of-the-milwaukee-bucks-wildcat-strikehttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/30/style/kyle-kuzma-nba-tunnel-walk-fashion.htmlhttps://www.vogue.com/article/kyle-kuzma-tunnel-looks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-Forma review -Early Season Dumb Guy Takes (Klingen runs weird)-LaMelo Talk-Celtics bizarre opening night cigar thing -Toxic Quad Box Masculinity This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Its the season preview season preview baby This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can't tell the story of 21st century NBA fandom without talking about Woj. Harry, Patrick and Defector staff writer Giri Nathan talk about the man, the myth, the poster. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

this is still a test but if you listened to it thats fine too This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

crazy stuff, folks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.