Holy Backboard

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

Real Talk in Rip City 12/13/2024

Real Talk in Rip City In this episode, Dustin and I dive into the latest week of Blazers basketball, dissecting the team's struggles and what’s gone wrong. From on-court performance to off-court decisions, we explore how the issues start at the top and what needs to change for Portland to turn things around. Tune in as we break down the key challenges, what solutions might look like, and where the Blazers go from here. /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/34440565

A Tale of Two Teams 12/04/2024

A Tale of Two Teams In this episode, Dustin and I dive into the world of lineup data, breaking down every two-man lineup including Scoot and Shaedon for the Portland Trail Blazers. We analyze the potential future stars, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, looking at how they performed in various lineups and what their pairing might mean for the team's future. We also discuss the small group of teams that could realistically be interested in trading for Anfernee Simons and DeAndre Ayton, exploring potential fits and trade scenarios. /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/34292280

Addition by Subtraction in Rip City 11/20/2024

Addition by Subtraction in Rip City This week, Dillon and Dustin break down the exciting developments in Blazers basketball! We dive into the team's offensive and defensive changes over the past week, discuss potential trades that could shake things up, and share the buzz surrounding the upcoming NBA Draft. Tune in for analysis, laughs, and plenty of Rip City love! /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/34052856

Marketing Moves in Rip City 11/13/2024

Marketing Moves in Rip City Dustin and I talk about the last few weeks of Blazers Basketball Teams performance The team has players with the same skill sets and the issues around that. We talked about how marketing affects basketball and people's perceived value. /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/33920797

Recess Ball in Rip City 10/30/2024

Recess Ball in Rip City Another season of Blazers basketball is here! Join Dustin Hawes and me, Dillon Sage, as we break down the first four games and talk about Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, DeAndre Ayton, basketball marketing, game strategies, and much more!" /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/33697277

2024-25 Blazers & Western Conference Predictions 10/11/2024

2024-25 Blazers & Western Conference Predictions Dustin and I talk about Scoot Henderson, Donovan Clingan ,and the remaining Blazers. Did our 2024-2025 Western Confrence predictions 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/33425932

2024 Blazers Draft Recap: A Clingan Conversation 06/28/2024

2024 Blazers Draft Recap: A Clingan Conversation Dustin and I talk about the 2024 NBA Draft. Mainly discussing about our new Center, Donovan Clingan. We want the Blazers to give Donovan achievable goals in his first season His role with DeAndre Ayton We are trading away all our seconds Deni Avdia, the good and bad plus 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/31936602

2024 NBA Mock Draft 5.0 06/21/2024

2024 NBA Mock Draft 5.0 Dustin and I do our last mock draft of the draft cycle. We do our entire first-round mock. Who were the risers? Who were the fallers? Do you like the Blazers 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/31844137

2024 NBA Draft Big Board 06/14/2024

2024 NBA Draft Big Board Dustin and I do our Big Boards for the draft cycle, Top 15 guys on our big board Who are the guys we are missing? Who are we too low on? Who are we too high on? 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/31752782

2024 NBA Mock Draft 4.0 06/06/2024

2024 NBA Mock Draft 4.0 Dustin and I remember Bill Walton's Legacy on and off the court. Then, we did our 4th mock draft of the cycle We had some draft risers that went against the consensus We focused on getting bigger and stronger with the Trail Blazers Building a switchable team that fits around Scoot and Shaedon /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/31638317

Complementary Pieces: Bub Carrington 05/29/2024

Complementary Pieces: Bub Carrington This episode of Complementary Pieces: Bub Carrington I talk about the fantastic start of his NCAA career. His shot-creating Pick and roll craft Playmaking Defense Weakness Comps /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/31507397

Future Friday Zaccharie Risacher 05/24/2024

Future Friday Zaccharie Risacher Dustin and I talk about the French prospect Zaccharie Risacher. His potential as a sharpshooter The defensive potential Who's a better prospect between he and Ron Hollands The best fit as a prospect for Portland 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/31459417

Complementary Pieces Tyler Smith 05/20/2024

Complementary Pieces Tyler Smith This episode of Complementary Pieces: Tyler Smith, we talk about his time at Overtime Elite. Transition to G League Ignite Outside Shooting Scoring Versatility Passing Ability Defensive Potential Areas for Improvement Fit with the Portland Trail Blazers Player Comparisons #TylerSmith #GLeagueIgnite #OvertimeElite #NBAProspect #PortlandTrailBlazers #NBAFutureStars /episode/index/show/sagedigital/id/31378892

2024 Mock Draft 3.0 05/15/2024

2024 Mock Draft 3.0 On this episode of the Holy Backboard, Dustin and I conduct our third mock draft of the draft cycle. We use the actual draft order to make our picks. It's interesting to see how our opinions have changed. Enjoy the show, and stay tuned for more draft content coming soon. 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/31328752

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

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