Holy Backboard

A weekly Portland Trail Blazers centric NBA podcast, hosted by Dustin Hawes and Dillon Sage.

Complementary Pieces Melvin Ajinca 04/27/2024

Complementary Pieces Melvin Ajinca I talk about the French Sharp Shooter Melvin Ajinça. His roles on the French U19 team vs his professional French Team What his role in the NBA will most likely look like His screen setting Off Ball Defense Fit With the Blazers Comps Thank you Oddshopper for supporting this podcast use this code to get the best tools for all the sports betting https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=dasage /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/31013478

Complementary Pieces Kel'el Ware 04/19/2024

Complementary Pieces Kel'el Ware Complementary Pieces Kel'el Ware In this episode, I talk about the Indiana center Kel'el Ware. His college journey Finding a role that he can succeed individually at Indiana His versatile offense Dominate Drop coverage defense Fit on the Blazers Comps /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30908173

Summer of Scoot 04/17/2024

Summer of Scoot Dustin and I have our end-of-the-season podcast Reacted to the Blazers exit interviews The disconnect between coaching and Basketball ops We talk about the development of Scoot Henderson The future of Kris Murray, Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Malcolm Brogdon Getting more spacing around Scoot and Shae HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30876728

2024 Mock Draft 2.0 04/11/2024

2024 Mock Draft 2.0 Dustin and I do our second lottery mock of the 2024 draft cycle. Who was the high riser Biggest fallers Bigs dominating the lottery with four players drafted How do you feel about the Blazers two draft picks? HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30788133

Complementary Pieces: Yves Missi 04/05/2024

Complementary Pieces: Yves Missi I am talking about the defensive playmaker from Baylor, Yves Missi. His offensive skills, screen setting, finishing, and offensive rebounding Defensive playmaking, scheme versatility Fit with the Blazers Comps Thank you, Oddshopper, for supporting this podcast, https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=dasage, to get the best information for your sports betting /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30705708

Monday After the Madness Part 2 04/01/2024

Monday After the Madness Part 2 Dustin and I talk about the last weekend of March Madness. We talk about Dalton Knecht and his multifaceted performances this weekend Zach Eddy, how dominant he was, and how long he played. We disagreed on the quality of the prospect he is but agree he's fantastic in a college setting. Donovan Clingan and how he plays in short bursts Jared McCain and his shooting abilities Tyler Kolek and if he is athletic enough to be an NBA player PJ Hall and Clemeson's success HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30631323

Complementary Pieces Jared McCain 03/29/2024

Complementary Pieces Jared McCain I talk about the Duke sharpshooter Jared McCain. His versatile way of shooting and scoring Jared's strength and feel for the games handling defensive pressure making reads Fit with the Blazers Comps /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30592423

Rip City’s Fab Five 03/27/2024

Rip City’s Fab Five Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers. Being patient with the entire young group but Scoot especially Will the Vets play another game this season? Our young wings need to develop. Predicted games from next week's slate of games Gambling in sports and doing it responsibly here at https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=dasage HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes2 /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30571233

Monday After The Madness Part 1 03/25/2024

Monday After The Madness Part 1 Dustin and I talk about the Draft-eligible players who played during the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Big men who dominated the competition Older prospects getting disrespected Guards and wings, we have questions about HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30539053

Future Friday Dalton Knecht 03/21/2024

Future Friday Dalton Knecht In this episode of Future Friday, we talk about the three-level scorer from Tennesse Dalton Knecht. His impressive shooting What his role will be when he scales down for the NBA with other players with gravity The context surrounding the Volunteers and why he might not have a great tournament His fit with Portland Player comps Tourney talk HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30484793

Complementary Pieces: Dillon Jones 03/20/2024

Complementary Pieces: Dillon Jones I talk about the Weber State Star initiator, Dillon Jones. How he uses his dribble creation to get into the paint to score or set up others Finishing well at the basket while not being a great verticle athlete Awesome rebounding Skills he needs to improve on Comps Potential fit with the Portland Trail Blazers /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30453698

Who’s In, Who’s Out? 03/18/2024

Who’s In, Who’s Out? Dustin and I talk about the Blazers in the last few weeks Dalano Banton impressive play Scoot Henderson getting put in positions to fail Anfernee Simons confusing play Deandre Ayton being a stud post Allstar break HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasag /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30428913

Future Friday: Mock Draft 1.0 03/08/2024

Future Friday: Mock Draft 1.0 Dustin and I do our first lottery mock draft of the draft cycle. Do you agree with our mock Do the Blazers improve after this mock? We miss anyone Thank you for listening to the show and giving the Draft content a chance HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30285893

Missing Meaningful Basketball 03/06/2024

Missing Meaningful Basketball Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers Anfernee Simons Is the production that are replacement guards sustainable Our second-rounders prove themselves over and over predicted games from this week's slate of game HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30263683

Complementary Pieces: Tristan Da Silva 03/04/2024

Complementary Pieces: Tristan Da Silva This episode of Complementary Pieces highlights Colorado's do-it-all-four Tristan da Silva. His NCAA Journey Offense Defense Improvements to his game Potential fit on the Trail Blazers Player Comps Thank you to Oddshopper for sponsoring this Podcast. Use this code to get positive EV bets https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=dasage /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30215798

Ayton Excels But Blazers Can’t Break Through 03/01/2024

Ayton Excels But Blazers Can’t Break Through Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers. Anfernee Simons' future role on a team Deandre Ayton excellent play post All-star Play DRAFT TALK Preditced the next week of Blazers basketball HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30181288

Future Friday: Cody Williams 02/29/2024

Future Friday: Cody Williams Dustin and I talked about the Colorado Buffalo Cody Williams. Cody is an excellent off-ball guard with potential on ball upside What he has to do offensively to unlock his potential Defense is moldable and all issues are fixable Player Comps /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30159848

Buying Stock in Jerami Grant Long-Term 02/21/2024

Buying Stock in Jerami Grant Long-Term Dustin and I talk about the last few weeks of Blazers basketball We break down the last ten minutes of the game vs Detroit The things we need to see from Scoot and Anfernee for the rest of the year Anfernee needing to learn to play off-ball Jerami Grant's Long-Term prospects as the full-time Small Forward DRAFT TALK Predicted games from the next slate of games /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/30057628

Complementary Pieces: Devin Carter 02/14/2024

Complementary Pieces: Devin Carter I talk about the Providence Friars Devin Carter for the second episode of Complementary Pieces. I talk about his NCAA Journey The context surrounding him taking that next step His potential fit with the Portland Trail Blazers Him being a great culture guy wherever he goes His Player comps /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/29960083

Future Friday: Ja'Kobe Walter 02/11/2024

Future Friday: Ja'Kobe Walter Dustin and I talk about the Baylor Bear Ja'Kobe Walter. We talk about his elite and versatile shooting ability. The work he would have to put in to be a starting level shooting guard His defense and the context around it The teams he fits well on His NBA team scheming around his skill set Player Comps HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/29897808

Three’s Company in the Blazer Backcourt 02/07/2024

Three’s Company in the Blazer Backcourt Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Trail Blazers Scoot Henderson's fantastic week The viability of a Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, and Malcolm Brogdon three-guard lineup The coaching not being creative enough Predicted the two few games of Blazers Basketball HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/29849363

Complementary Pieces: PJ Hall 02/02/2024

Complementary Pieces: PJ Hall I did my first solo draft content podcast on the Clemson Forward/Center PJ Hall I talk about PJ's college journey How we scale him down to play in the NBA His shooting, Screen setting and playmaking his Fundamental defense and his Player Comps Thank you for listening /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/29778333

Deandre Dominates in Increased Role 01/31/2024

Deandre Dominates in Increased Role Dustin and I talk about the last week of Blazers basketball Deandre Ayton getting involved in the offense and shining in a more significant role How do we envision Anfernee Simons's role on the Blazers when there is better context surrounding the team? Which players are untouchable Damian Lillard returns to Portland. We predicted the games for this week's slate of games. HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/29739713

Future Friday: Nikola Topić 01/25/2024

Future Friday: Nikola Topić Dustin and I talk about Nikola Topić, an elite playmaker and slasher with warts in other parts of his game. Can the NBA help him get more flexibility? Can he play off the ball? What his comps are How does he fit with the Blazers specifically? Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/29653423

Topsy-Turvy Trail Blazers 01/23/2024

Topsy-Turvy Trail Blazers Dustin and I talk about the Blazers road trip, the score differential in the games from the last few weeks Coaching staff not putting players in positions to succeed What to do with DeAndre Ayton? Trade targets Predicted games for next week's slate of games Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Buy your HB merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me/ /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/29604418

Future Friday Alexandre Sarr 01/19/2024

Future Friday Alexandre Sarr Dustin and I do our first Future Friday of the draft cycle and talk about NBL Center Alexandre Sarr. As a prospect, Sarr gives you defensive versatility that is incredibly hard to find, and mixed with a developing three-point shot, it makes him the number one prospect on most boards. We talk about his fit with the current core of players, finding players that fit around Sarr. We give out our player comps on Alexandre Sarr. Thank you for listening. HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/29558373

Portland’s Problems in the Paint 01/10/2024

Portland’s Problems in the Paint Dustin and I talk about the lack of a paint presence. The Blazers relying too heavily on Anfernee Simons having a ceiling performance to be competitive Shaedon Sharpe is not getting enough playing time and lack of usage when in. Made our predictions for this week's slate of games. Draft coverage is coming soon Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/29434978

Scootin’ into the New Year 01/03/2024

Scootin’ into the New Year Dustin and I talk about the last few weeks of Blazers Basketball. Blazers having one quarter every game where things fall apart Not rebounding Scoot's improvement Needing to get healthy to make decisions What players would we protect if the NBA had an expansion draft? Predicted games from this slate of games HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/29317508

All I Want For Christmas is a New Head Coach 12/21/2023

All I Want For Christmas is a New Head Coach Dustin and I talk about how the Blazers have played the last week How important Scoot is for all Portland Trail Blazers and their ability to reach their highest potential Billups and the coaching staff not putting the players in positions to succeed. We predicted games for this slate of games for the Portland Trail Blazers Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Buy your HB merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me/ /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/29176768

Ant’s Return Shows Promising Results 12/11/2023

Ant’s Return Shows Promising Results Dustin and I talked about Anfernee Simons and his wonderful play this week. He's defending at a high level and driving to the basket at an elite frequency. Shaedon Sharpe is playing exceptionally well. The young players are stepping up with the injuries on the roster. Buy our merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me/ Follow the show: Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/29029303

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