Randy Cruz and Denny Blanco are joined by TJ Kidd, son of NBA Hall of Famer Jason Kidd, to revisit the Dallas Mavericks championship in 2011, Jason's time in New Jersey in the mid 2000's, him being traded to the Mavericks in 2008 and much more! twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/tjkidd__ (@tjkidd__) Full video on youtube.com/cruzcontrolpodcast

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The Retro Room: A New Jersey for a Maverick

Randy Cruz, Denny Blanco and Samera Marsh discuss the All-Star Starters, were there any snubs and they do their own All-Star mock draft and more! twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/coachsam_dsu (@coachsam_dsu) Full video available on youtube.com/cruzcontrolpodcast

All-Star Reserves, Snubs and All-Star Mock Draft

Randy Cruz and Denny Blanco are joined by Gregory Esposito, former Suns postgame radio host as they revisit Charles Barley's tenure with the Phoenix Suns in the 90's, including the initial trade from Philadelphia in 1992, his MVP season in 1993, leading the Suns to the NBA Finals in 1993, classic playoff battles with the Houston Rockets in 1994 & 1995, getting traded to the Rockets in 1996, how the Suns finished the decade acquiring Jason Kidd from the Mavericks and more! twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/espo (@espo) VIDEO: Youtube.com/cruzcontrolpodcast AUDIO: Soundcloud, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

The Retro Room: 'Sir Charles' and the 90's Suns

Randy Cruz, Denny Blanco and Samera Marsh discuss Draymond Green's recent comments about 'players vs owners', the All-Star starters, picking their reserves, where Blake Griffin will play next, the Top 5 KD kicks and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/coachsam_dsu (@coachsam_dsu) Full video available on youtube.com/cruzcontrolpodcast

Players vs Owners, All-Star Starters, Top 5 KD Kicks

On Episode 94 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the latest FAB 50 National High School Basketball Rankings and which players are front-runners in the annual Mr. Basketball USA Player of the Year poll. The guys also discuss Jalen Johnson's decision to "opt out" of the rest of Duke's season and their initial thoughts on the G-League Ignite team in the G-League Bubble.

Ep. 94 - FAB 50, Mr. Basketball Update, Thoughts on Jalen Johnson + G-League Ignite

Randy Cruz, Denny Blanco and Samera Marsh discuss the week that was in the NBA, including whether the Cavs are ready to trade Andre Drummond, debate who's the best point guard in the NBA right now, which is the best version of Kevin Durant, Melo becoming 12th all-time in NBA scoring and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/coachsam_dsu (@coachsam_dsu) Full video available on YouTube! Subscribe today!

Best PG Right Now? Drummond On The Move? Best Version of KD

Randy Cruz is joined by Jabari Davis from the 'Dunks & Discourse' podcast to revisit moments from NBA All-Star Weekend, including All-Star Games, Slam Dunk Contests, the greatest starting 5's in All-Star Game history, its best jerseys and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/jabaridavisnba (@jabaridavisnba)

The Retro Room: Where The Stars Align

Randy Cruz, Denny Blanco and Samera Marsh discuss the Derrick Rose trade to New York, who's the front runners for Coach of the Year, best big man in the game: Embiid or Joker and more. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/coachsam_dsu (@coachsam_dsu)

D-Rose to NY, Coach of the Year, Embiid or Joker?

On 'The Retro Room', Randy Cruz and Terrance Watson are back at it again to this time revisit the NBA Drafts from 2000-2009 and pick their top 5 from each of those drafts. They also debate on the top 5 players that were drafted from 2000-2009. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/lowereastscribe (@lowereastscribe)

The Retro Room: Top 5's In The Draft (2000-2009)

Randy Cruz and Denny Blanco are joined by David Zenon, NBA & Collegiate Athlete Trainer, to discuss his career as a trainer and what it entails working with high profiled athletes, as well as debating on the top 2 players ever from each NBA franchise. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/davidzenon1 (@davidzenon1)

The Retro Room: Top 2 Players Ever In Each Franchise

On Episode 93 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland go in-depth on the booming sports trading card industry with owner of Denver-based Vices, Noe Magdaleno. From nostalgia to supply and demand to social media promo, Ron Dev and Noe discuss what sparked this trend to make its comeback. Ron and Dev also touch on the new-look Brooklyn Nets with James Harden in the fold, standout high school players from the NIBC St. James Invitational, the latest FAB 50 National Ranking update and some news from the CIF Southern Section putting SoCal high school sports at further risk of postponement/cancellation.

Ep. 93 - The Sports Trading Card Revival + Harden in Brooklyn, FAB 50 Rankings Update!

Randy Cruz and Denny Blanco are joined by Robin Lundberg from Sports Illustrated and CBS Sports Radio to discuss the James Harden trade to Brooklyn, Superhero Movies and more! twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/robinlundberg (@robinlundberg) Full video is available on YouTube! SUBSCRIBE TODAY! https://youtu.be/4qOlJz0tAl8

Sports Illustrated's Robin Lundberg on Nets Trade & Superhero Movies

On Episode 92 of the In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the College Football National Championship game in which Alabama defeated Ohio State. Should there be an asterisk next to this year's National Title? Is Nick Saban the GOAT of college football coaches? Next, Ron and Dev discuss the NBA's first set of COVID issues and the latest FAB 50 National Rankings and the standouts from the first set of games at the NIBC St. James Invitational. ESPN's National Director of Recruiting, Paul Biancardi, is the show's first guest as he joins to break down what he saw at the St. James and his approach to scouting and evaluating during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The final guest of the show is La Lumiere head coach Pat Holmes who gives the listeners an inside look at how the St. James Invitational was born and how the precautions they are taking to avoid a COVID outbreak.

ITP 92 - NBA COVID Issues, NIBC St. James with ESPN's Paul Biancardi and La Lu HC Pat Holmes

Randy Cruz is joined by Denny Blanco and Samera Marsh to talk about Becky Hammon getting a coaching job in the NBA, LaMelo Ball's triple double, Stephen Curry vs Allen Iverson and debate on the 2017 Warriors vs the 2001 Lakers. twitter.com/randyjcruz (@randyjcruz) twitter.com/iamdennyblanco (@iamdennyblanco) twitter.com/coachsam_dsu (@coachsam_dsu)

Becky Hammon Coaching, LaMelo's Triple Double & 2017 Warriors vs 2001 Lakers

On Episode 91 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, co-hosts Ronnie Flores and Devin Ugland discuss the rumors of the NBA expanding and adding two more teams. Are Seattle and Las Vegas the no-brainer locations to add an NBA franchise? Devin gives a west coast city he believes would embrace a new NBA team. Ron and Dev also breakdown their pre-season NBA content where they picked the impact rookies and players who were primed to have breakout seasons. Where did they hit and where did they miss? To close the show, the guys give an update on the FAB 50 National Rankings and what to expect from high school basketball based on the current state of the pandemic.

Ep. 91 - NBA Expansion, Breakout Rookies and Veterans, HSBB COVID-19 updates

Ballislife's In The Paint podcast brings you a unique, straight forward look at the NBA, college and high school basketball. Ronnie Flores, BIL's Grassroots Editor and FAB 50 compiler, and Devin Ugland, BIL's Multimedia Hoops Insider, go hard in the paint on the latest topics and trends from all levels of hoops, providing a unique perspective on all things basketball.

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