Adam and Austin quickly predict the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. After that, they present a fun project that saw Austin add a retired player to each of the 22 bubble teams. For example, now the Spurs get '03 Tim Duncan, what does that do to their team in 2020. This is a fun one, we hope you enjoy it!

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Playoff Predictions + Adding a Player to Each Bubble Team

Welcome to the last episode of our Greatest Playoff Series of the Decade series. Adam and Austin breakdown the top three, which are as follows...   #3, 2016 NBA Finals #2, 2016 Western Conference Finals #1, 2013 NBA Finals   These are all three seven game epics and deserved the time we gave to them. We hope you enjoy. 

Greatest Playoff Series of the Decade, #3-#1

Next up in Austin and Adam's breakdowns of the best playoff series of the 2010's are as follows...   #6, 2015 WCQF, Clippers 4-3 Spurs #5, 2011 Finals, Mavs 4-2 Heat #4, 2010 Finals, Lakers 4-3 Celtics    This a really fun (and long) one. The guys talk about the games and legacies of all of these series, plus do a deep dive on where the league was in 2010 as opposed to where we sit in 2020. We hope you enjoy this thorough look back on three epic playoff battles. 

Best Playoff Series of the Decade: #6-#4

Adam and Austin continue their series discussing the best playoff series of the decade. On today's episode, the guys break down...   #9, 2019 ECSF, Raptors v. Sixers #8, 2012 WCF, Thunder v. Spurs #7, 2018 WCF, Warriors v. Rockets   We hope you enjoy this episode and be looking out for the last couple episodes in the coming weeks. 

Best Playoff Series of the Decade: #9-#7

Adam and Austin continue their countdown of the greatest playoff series' of the 2010's with three more entries.    #12- 2014 WCF, Spurs v. Thunder #11- 2014 WCQF, Clippers v. Warriors #10- 2013 WCSF, Spurs v. Warriors   The guys breakdown three excellent series and do deep dives into one game of each series. Players discussed include Russell Westbrook, Steph Curry, Tim Duncan, DeAndre Jordan and many more. Enjoy!

Best Playoff Series of the Decade: #12-#10

Adam and Austin begin the countdown of the greatest playoff series of the 2010's with the first three entries of the project.  #15- 2013 ECF, Miami Heat 4-3 Indiana Pacers #14- 2012 ECF, Miami Heat 4-3 Boston Celtics  #13- 2014 WCQF, Oklahoma City Thunder 4-3 Memphis Grizzlies   The guys breakdown three great series with topics including THAT LeBron game, overtime's and suspensions in the MEM-OKC clash and of course the seven gamer out East in 2013. Enjoy! 

Best Playoff Series of the Decade: #15-#13

Adam and Austin conclude their 21st Century Legends series with a deep dive into the career of LeBron James. Topics include his high school days, Cleveland stints, Miami detour and L.A. ending. Of course, the guys also discussed where he stands among the all-time greats and why. Enjoy!

21st Century Legends: LeBron James

First, Adam and Eric breakdown the final episodes of The Last Dance before welcoming on special guest, Doug McDermott of the Indiana Pacers. Doug chats with the guys about the current situation regarding the season then gives his thoughts on what it is like to play for the Bulls, post-MJ and his memories of the Pacers and Bulls growing up. Enjoy! 

The Last Dance Recap, Episodes 9 & 10 with Doug McDermott

Adam and Eric are back to discuss "The Last Dance". Episodes 7 and 8 are the most Michael Jordan centric of the documentary so far, so obviously MJ features heavily here. The guys also talk Scottie, BJ Armstrong and how some of the Bulls' opponents are not getting enough respect in this doc. Enjoy! 

The Last Dance Breakdown, Episodes 7 & 8

Adam and Eric are joined this week by a special guest, Derek Deters, to give his thoughts on all things MJ and "The Last Dance". Topics discussed include... Kobe, Charles Barkley, Phil Jackson, gambling, golf, the Olympics and always, Michael Jordan. 

The Last Dance Breakdown, Episodes 5 & 6

Eric Norwine is back with Adam to break down the latest episodes of "The Last Dance". In this episode, the guys discuss Dennis Rodman, Phil Jackson, the Bad Boy Pistons and of course, Michael Jordan. 

"The Last Dance" Recap, Episodes 3 & 4

Austin and Adam continue their 21st Century Legends series with the penultimate episode, breaking down the remarkable career of Tim Duncan. Disclaimer: we like the guy. 

21st Century Legends: Tim Duncan

Adam and guest, Eric Norwine, break down the first couple of episodes of "The Last Dance". Topics include Scottie Pippen, Jerry Krause, Barack Obama, Roy Williams and of course, Michael Jordan. Enjoy!

The Last Dance, episode's 1 + 2 Recap, with Eric Norwine

On today's episode, Adam and Austin start a new project, ranking the greatest playoff series of the past decade. From 2010 to 2019, the NBA changed quite a bit, but the playoffs remained as intense as ever. The Pantheon crew ranked the top 15 series, but those are for another time. Today, they talked about the five series that barely missed the cut. Enjoy!

Greatest Playoff Series of the Decade: Honorable Mentions

Adam is joined by Derek Deters to talk about Zion Williamson's wild debut before making their selections for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game rosters. They also threw in a quick bonus draft for the dunk contest and three point shootout. 

All-Star Team Selections with Derek Deters

Thoughts, analysis, and an attempt to organize the history of the NBA

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