Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to the gentlemen of The Uncontested (@The_Uncontested) podcast, the Oklahoma City Thunder podcast on the Blue Wire podcast network, about the chaotic 2021 NBA Draft, Cade Cunnigham's game, and the Detroit Pistons' second-round selections. That, in turn, became a discussion about basketball chameleons, Troy Weaver's taste in centers, how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander compares to Cade Cunningham, how relieved Laz is to escape this surprisingly chaotic draft with Cade Cunningham, Oklahoma City flipping over their timeline, ideal fits around SGA and Cade, hoping for a normal offseason of development for guys like Darius Bazley and Killian Hayes, and much more.. Follow The Uncontested for updates on when or if Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets traded or extended, and for all your other OKC Thunder team needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pistons vs. Everybody

2021 NBA Draft Recap: Live Thoughts and Post-Draft Analysis

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Sean Derenthal (@odetooden) about Cade Cunnigham's game and why he's the top prospect in the 2021 NBA Draft. That, in turn, became a discussion about position-less initiators, the value of posting up in 2021, what 20 minutes on YouTube gets you, Paul George, spending most of your time not defending the ball, what 60% of No.1 overall picks only do once, time warping your perception of prospects, LeBron James playing until he's 45, 75th percentile outcomes, splitting the baby on turnovers, Sean's time in Philadelphia, Paul George again, growing up in Ohio, why it's not yet time to give up on Killian Hayes, organizing on SLOBs, selling hope to fans, and much, much more. Sean is exactly the person I wanted to talk to for this podcast, as a guy with prior, recent NBA experience who does not mince words about prospects. Follow Sean on Twitter, read his work at The Stepien, and subscribe to his Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cade's Great: Breaking down Cade Cunningham with Sean Derenthal

On lottery night, the Detroit Pistons were rewarded for the effort and fight they put in every night last season with the #1 overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. In all likelihood, they will take Cade Cunningham, the star guard/forward out of Oklahoma State.  THIS IS A BIG DEAL Y'ALL. DETROIT IS GONNA BE ON THE MAP. For more great Detroit Pistons content, follow Pistons vs Everybody host Lazarus Jackson on Twitter.

CADE CUNNINGHAM GONNA BE A DETROIT PISTON

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Omari Sankofa II (@omarisankofa) about what the end of the Pistons' season, and Troy Weaver's comments during his last press conference of the season. That, in turn, became a discussion about collecting centers, covering an NBA team during a global pandemic, what nickname we should give guys who play for the Motor City Cruise, being beloved in Memphis,  Hamidou Diallo opening some eyes, the much-improved social media work of the Michigan State Spartans, MVP ballots, the best quote Troy Weaver gave this season, who the Pistons like in this year's draft, agents getting mad about the Rising Stars Challenge, giving up leverage in restricted free agency negotiations, Dwane Casey feeling rejuvenated, Sada Baby concerts for 1,000 people, and much, much more. Follow Omari on Twitter, and read his work at the Detroit Free Press. 

The Year of Weird: Wrapping up the 2020-21 Detroit Pistons season with Omari Sankofa

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) and PD Web (@abovethebreak3) talk about the Detroit Pistons' options at the top of the 2021 NBA Draft, and the progression of the Pistons' rookies from the 2020 NBA Draft.  That, in turn, became a discussion about primary equity, Mick Foley, strength as a relative concept, styles making fights, three different Jalens, getting to 250, Detroit Bloodbath, the easiest problem to solve in the NBA, the square root of 144, Sharife Cooper, chaos agents, predictable struggles, generational big men, a symphony on defense, the single best development situation for a guard in the last 20 years, Rasheed Wallace in high school, properly valuing role players, un-retiring numbers in 2060, and much, much more. PD is a longform thinker, someone I learn something from every time I read him, and a funny dude. Follow him on Twitter, check out his Twitch channel and his YouTube channel, where he breaks down film of prospects, and support him on Patreon. His Patreon is free and I pay for it anyway because that's how smart he is. 

Primary Equity: 2021 NBA Draft Analysis with PD Web

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about Killian Hayes' improvement since his return, Isaiah Stewart's lack of limitations, and some NBA Draft talk.  That led to some unstructured rambling about: Damian Lillard shooting with his abs Kai Jones dunking everything in sight Laz's Perfect Pistons Team; Killian Hayes, Evan Mobley, and three Saddiq Beys The lottery odds conversation we were having at the beginning of the year The new schedule for Pistons Vs. Everybody Killian Vs. LaMelo in May The Pistons only winning 3 more games this season Bennedict Mathurin and pre-drafting Josh Jackson vs. Hamidou Diallo And much, much more. Thanks for listening!  

The Impending Killian Hayes Victory Lap: Talking the end-of-season standings and the NBA Lottery

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about the Killian Hayes - Hamidou Diallo backcourt, Jalen Suggs and Cade Cunningham as fits on the Pistons, and Detroit's options in the second round of the 2021 NBA Draft.  That, in turn, became a discussion about force multiplication, doing the math on getting to 25 points a night, the mirage of a guard with the last name "Mitchell" wearing 45 in Detroit, a rookie making Detroit Pistons history, not doing the reading, Frank Jackson doing more by doing less, name-dropping other podcasts, JJ Barea the GAWD, watching the Killian-Hami lob 30 times, operating on the weakside offensively, Dudes I Like,  Cory Joseph doing less by doin' tew much, my one concern about Cade Cunningham, Elite Athleticism, and much, much more. 

The Dog Days and Cade: End-of-season and NBA Draft Thoughts

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Mark Schindler (@MSchindlerNBA) about the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Indiana Pacers, and each team's plans at the trade deadline.   That, in turn, became a discussion about Edmond Sumner's progression, how much dominating the G-League is worth, Batman: The Animated Series, Isaiah Stewart being ready to fire from downtown,  Henry Ellenson, Jerami Grant maintaining production even as his efficiency falls, Josh Smith, The Process Sixers, Saben Lee's poise, why Captain America: The Winter Soldier makes so much more sense than Wonder Woman: 1984, the importance of developing talent in a non-glamour NBA market, how Sekou Doumbouya and Aaron Holiday are alike, how Caris LeVert helps the Pacers make the pieces fit, Saddiq Bey creating chemistry, and much, much more.  Follow Mark on Twitter, and read his thoughts about the NBA at large on Premium Hoops, and his thoughts on the Indiana Pacers specifically on Indy Cornrows.

Trade Deadline Duopoly: Talking Pacers-Pistons and the NBA trade deadline with Mark Schindler

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about the timeline for Killian Hayes' return and your fake trades prior to the NBA Trade Deadline on March 25th.  That, in turn, became a discussion about playing at your own pace, a mulligan on Marvin Bagley, Terrance Ferguson's RIDICULOUS pre-draft combine YouTube highlights, why Sekou Doumbouya is worth too much to the Detroit Pistons and too little to anyone else, my theory about Troy Weaver and Zach LaVine-types, Jerami Grant not wanting to play in Boston, bone-crunching screens, connecting the dots in the DMV, Kristaps' Porzingis' max contract, Hamidou Diallo and duplicate skill sets, Miles Bridges and Josh Jackson's offseason Detroit runs, level-setting, and much, much more. 

Mock Trade Time: Talking Killian Hayes' return and your fake trades from Twitter

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Rafael Barlowe (@Barlowe500) about the Detroit Pistons Core Four: Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart, Saddiq Bey, and Saben Lee. They also talked about the Top-5 prospects in the 2021 NBA Draft: Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Kuminga, and Jalen Green.  Rafael recently took over the Locked on Draft podcast, Pistons fans should listen to him there. Also, Pistons fans will definitely want to check out Rafael's work on his YouTube channel, where in addition to his analysis, he has workout footage of Sekou Doumbouya to help remind you of Sekou's potential. 

Cade O'Clock: Talking Detroit Pistons' rookies and the 2021 NBA Draft with Rafael Barlowe

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about Saben Lee's back-to-back career nights, Jerami Grant being snubbed (ehh... not really) from the All-Star game, and Dennis Smith Jr. finding his niche.  That became a discussion about winning too many games late in the season, the attempted murder of Nikola Vucevic, the fickle love fans have, Eastern Conference first-time All-Stars, injuries, #PistonsTwitter all realizing the same thing simultaneously, The Core Four, long western road trips the Pistons always lose during, Mason Plumlee turning into Wilt Chamberlain against the Pelicans for some reason, the very human emotion of jealousy, Svi Mykhailiuk shooting slightly easier shots, name-dropping a bunch of other podcasts, and much, much more. 

Point Guard Parade: Talking Saben Lee's takeover and Dennis Smith Jr settling in

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) goes solo to talk about the ripple effects of the joint decision to shut down Blake Griffin and Jerami Grant's 43-point night against the Chicago Bulls.  That became a discussion about Eastern Conference Player of The Week Saddiq Bey, waiting by the phone for your agent to call, Our Old Friend Andre Drummond, Detroit only beating great teams, trading Blake Griffin for Steph Curry, Fake ESPN GM Bobby Marks, addition by subtraction, Jerami Grant schooling Patrick Williams, evolving your position, playing better just in time to play the bad teams, when the NBA Draft talk will come on this podcast, and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blake Griffin Out: Talking Blake Griffin's descent and Jerami Grant's ascent

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Mark Schindler (@MSchindlerNBA) about the Detroit Pistons' loss to the Indiana Pacers.  That, in turn, became a discussion about the difficulty coaches have making a rotation, whether or not Jerami Grant and Domantas Sabonis deserve to be All-Stars, The Second Draft, Jeremy Lamb's closeouts, Sekou Doumbouya playing center (and looking damn good doing it), Turd Quarters, Josh Jackson's reckless abandon, The Beef Stew Nickname, freeing Edmond Sumner, helping off of Joe Harris, Ish Smith, making fewer decisions, T.J. Warren's absence, the second bad game Jerami Grant has had all year, and much, much more.  Follow Mark on Twitter, and read his thoughts about the NBA at large on Premium Hoops, and his thoughts on the Indiana Pacers specifically on Indy Cornrows.

The Pistons are the NBA's Best Worst Team: Talking Pacers-Pistons with Mark Schindler

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) answers your questions about the Detroit Pistons in this week's podcast. Thanks to you, that became a discussion about Star Wars spoilers on Twitter, third graders, the Pistons' next Second Draft Success, vertical spacing, the thing that annoys me about anime, Sekou Doumbouya The Mystery Box, digital rounds of golf, Delon Wright being underqualified for his current role, generational divides, a Piston who it would make me, personally, happy to see in the Hall of Fame, and much, much more.  Thanks to @Detroit_WYS0, @waymatth, @bergsketboll, @JeffKoenig2004, @Thebettermarkle, @THE_FERNANTULA, ScottFL, and Chaz Malibu for the questions - they truly are the stars of tonight's podcast. Follow them on Twitter.  

Who is the next Jerami Grant? Mailbag podcast with listeners

Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) talked to Chris Manning (@Cwmwrites) and Evan Dammarell (@AmNotEvan) about the  Detroit Pistons' loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.  That, in turn, became a discussion about Collin Sexton's legendary work ethic, "Kevin Love, Marxist Hero," Jerami Grant's impressive year, making money on Robinhood, Dwane Casey getting embarrassed by LeBron James in the playoffs, the work we don't get to see guys doing, heisting Jarrett Allen from Brooklyn, memories of Andre Drummond, that time Tristan Thompson said Collin Sexton didn't know how to play basketball, being patient with Sekou Doumbouya, what the hell happened with John Beilein, the Pistons and Cavs trying to build culture before they acquire talent, and much, much more. Follow Chris and Evan on Twitter, and subscribe to Locked on Cavs for all your Cleveland Cavaliers discussion.

Copying Cleveland's Culture: Talking Cavs-Pistons with Evan Dammarell and Chris Manning

Lazarus Jackson offers fans of the Detroit Pistons the podcast they've been waiting for - an NBA podcast that takes the Pistons seriously, and talks about them in the context of the league as a whole. For more podcasts, check out bluewirepods.com.

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