Better vibes than a Melo 3 pointer in the Staples Center. Kicking off as always with the Rose Gold Moment of the Week, before a thorough perusal through the ROTY candidates, surprise 5-1 /1-5 season starters and a preview of the first tri-seasonal (minimum) Backdoor Cut Bowl: Celtics vs. Bulls.

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BDC #120: Early 2021/22 ROTY Candidates & Surprise 5-1/1-5 Season Starters

The 2021/22 NBA Season is underway! Still basking in the innocence of the early season unknown, Jake, Josh & Batey gather their thoughts in an attempt to call what trends are real or fake moving into the foreseeable future. Plus! Debut a brand new segment, the 'Rose Gold Moment of the Week', in which we shine a timely light on basketball excellence from one of our homegrown heroes. Disclaimer too, very unfortunately Part 2 of Backdoor Cut's annual Over/Under's Special was lost to a freak tech accident (in which no party was [physically] harmed). To ensure all the picks are still on record come season's end, expect to hear the Western Conferences O/U's from each of the crew throughout this episode.

BDC #119: Are the Lakers, Bad and the Bulls, Good? Calling Real or Fake on 2021/22's Early Trends

The NBA season is back upon us for 2021/22 and with that sounds the call of the hardwood (cheap whistle), drawing each of Jake, Josh & Batey once again around the basketball roundtable. Of course with tip-off around the corner, this means this is the last chance to properly sit down with the form and call bull or not on the line for every team's over/under. Join us for Backdoor Cut's annual tradition and Part 1 of our 2021/22 NBA Over/Under's Special: The Eastern Conference.

BDC #118: 2021/22 NBA Over/Under's Special Part 1: The Eastern Conference

The 2021 NBA Summer League has now been and gone, with highlights and flashes aplenty for the drafts most intriguing prospects, plus some returning NBA names. What to make of all this is to be taken with a firm pinching of salt of course, but showing out in any competition is never a bad thing. This all coupled with an offseason free agency period where, unlike maybe some previous years, teams are retaining and resigning their talent at a seemingly increased rate. Jake, Josh & Batey break down what this means and more as we begin to warm up to what will surely be another competitively unpredictable season.

BDC #117: 2021 Summer League Show Outs & Does the Team or Player Hold More Power in Contract Talks?

While the NBA is taking a well earned rest from the court, Olympics basketball has well and truly carried the torch. The challenge of shifting to FIBA style of play cannot be understated. Team USA had to find that out by grinding into form throughout the tourney, ending the hopes of all-time runs by the likes of Australia and France as well as regular contenders, Spain. A new dawn is rising in the world of International hoops, and we could not be more here for it. Meanwhile the 2021 NBA Draft has been and gone (congratulations to Josh Giddey being selected 6th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder!) with free agency now absolutely underway. Join us as we revel in the lingering moments of this Olympic tournament, recapping the run up to Team USA's Gold, and break down some of the biggest shakeups of NBA free agency so far.

Team USA, France & Australia Round Out the Olympic Basketball Podium & Westbrook Joins the Lakers

Anyone who tells you that they believed the Bucks would win the Championship going into this playoffs, or even before their Nets series, is a stone cold liar. In one of the most heartwarming and satisfying Finals wins that we have flat-out ever seen, Giannis Antetokounmpo reached God-tier and carried Milwaukee all the way to the promised land for the first time in 50 years (or since Kareem played there and his name was Lew). The Phoenix Suns put up an almighty fight in a Finals series for the ages, and should go home with their head held high. Today though, we're all Bucks fans. Your 2021 NBA Champions.

The Milwaukee Bucks Are Your 2021 NBA Champions & Giannis Has Hit God Mode

Doing the job they're supposed to do, the Phoenix Suns defended their home court advantage and now travel to Milwaukee with a 2-0 lead. Giannis' perseverance has been nothing short of admirable, but has he got enough left in the tank to level this series back up? Breaking down the possibilities, potential adjustments and chances of what can still happen next, before diverting into the world of International hoops, discussing the lead up to the hugely exciting Olympics tournament.

The Suns Defend Finals Home Court & Olympics Hoops Buzz with Boomers Winning and Team USA Losing

The 2021 NBA Finals are finally upon us after the elimination of both the Atlanta Hawks and LA Clippers in the Conference Finals. Milwaukee Bucks vs Phoenix Suns is the matchup, and if you'd asked us before the season, never in a million years would any of us have told you that'd be the case. Discussing the upcoming series, CP3's legacy run, the brightness of Atlanta's future and Paul George's new strong-willed Clippies.

Bucks vs Suns is the 2021 NBA Finals Matchup & Obituaries to the Hawks and Strong-Willed Clippies

If you've ever been caught in the whirlwind that is Boston Celtics Twitter/Instagram, you'll have no doubt come across one of the internet's preeminent homes for Celtics fans, 'Celtics Everyday'. This week, BDC's very own Bostonian away from home, Jake Issenberg has the utmost pleasure of hosting Celtics Everyday CEO, Seamus Zarlingo. Examining the current state of the NBA with a green lens, previewing the incoming changes in front office staff, coaching staff & playing staff, before taking a peek into season 2021/22. Big thank you to Seamus for your time, insight and joining us on the show! Be sure to follow Seamus on Twitter (twitter.com/seamuszarlingo) and catch all their updates on the Celtics Everyday IG (@celtics.everyday).

The Boston Celtics 2021/22 Preview with Celtics Everyday

Checking back in on the NBA Conference Finals, Atlanta looked impressive in Game 1, although the Bucks seem to be figuring them out. Meanwhile Ty Lue deserves more credit for the adjustments he's been making in every series of these Playoffs, including against these extremely plucky Suns, and a quick look at the plethora of coaching changes around the league in the past week.

Giannis is Picking up Steam, Ty Lue's Magnificent Adjustments & Rick Carlisle is Back in Indiana

A weekly breakdown of the NBA. Recorded in Sydney, by your three hosts, Jake, Josh & Batey. We love basketball about as much a swagman loves his Akubra.

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