A weekly Portland Trail Blazers centric NBA podcast, hosted by Dustin Hawes and Dillon Sage.
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Guard’s Return Brings Stability to Blazers
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Dustin and I talked about the past week of Blazers Basketball. The offense is much easier with two decision-makers at the guard positions. Jabari Walker improvement Scoots shooting prep Utilizing the Blazers player minutes so they can be more effective Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22…
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Reinforcements Needed in Rip City
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Episode 360!!! Dustin and I talk about why our offense has been awful. when we get our injured players back, the offense will get so much better guards not making the reads to give us easy baskets Predicted games for slate of games a quickly talked about Nikola Topić Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22…
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Dustin and I discuss our favorite Thanksgiving desserts. Watching the Blazers struggle Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant pairing Getting Deandre Ayton more involved defensively More Kris Murray playing time Predicted the next week of games Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Injury Bug Bites Blazers
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Dustin and I talked about the last week of Blazers basketball The effect injuries have on the team Shaedon's incredible play Players not playing in roles for their skill set Predicted games for the following slate of games Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22. Buy our merch https://holy-backboard.printify.me/products…
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Dustin and I talked about the last week of Blazers basketball! Spacing the court properly What happens when Anfernee returns to the lineup Favorite League Pass Teams We talked about the following slate of games for the Portland Trail Blazers. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.Sage Digital
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New Crew in Rip City Requires Patience
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Dustin and I discussed the Blazers to start the 2023-2024 Season. The two different thought processes the head coach and general management have. Building around Scoot and Shaedon Anfernee Simon's roles this season Predicted this week's slate of games Who are you watching the most on the court on offense and defense? Follow the show @HolyBackboard,…
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2023-24 Western Conference Predictions
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Dustin and I talked about Malcolm Brogdon's role on the team, and Robert Williams III being too good for the role the Blazers have for him, then we did our Western Conference Predictions Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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A Quick Holiday Lands Portland More Picks, Reloads the East
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Dustin and I talked about the Jrue Holiday trade to Boston for Robert Williams III, Malcolm Brogdon, and picks. We talk about the potential fit with Robert and Deandre Ayton, having a depth of big men, Malcolm Brogdon's fit and which players he helps the most, and more excitement about the next season.…
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The Boys are back and we discussed the Damian Lillard trade. We give our thoughts on the return, how Deandre Ayton will fit with Scoot and Shaedon, and potential Jrue landing spots.Sage Digital
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Summer Q&A with Rip Village
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Sam (@RipVillage) joins us on the podcast! The three of us talk about potential Damian Lillard trades, Jusuf Nurkic's future with the Blazers, Anfernee Simons' role on the team, who will be the leader of the Trail Blazers in terms of leadership and our opinions on Joe Cronin. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22. Listen to Sam's p…
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First Impressions From Our Summer Blazers
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Dustin and I talk about the young Blazers in the summer league.Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about the first two days of free agency, Jerami Grant resigning, cutting Trendon Watford in anticipation of getting an influx of players in a Damian Lillard trade, what we value most in a Damian Lillard trade, what we would do as the Gm for this season. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22…
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2023 Draft Recap
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Dustin and I do our 2023 Draft recap, The fits of the new players on the team, how we are building for the future, and the forward player we would want to pair with Scoot and Shaedon.Sage Digital
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Future Friday: Full 2023 Mock Draft
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Dustin and I did our first-round mock draft for the 2023 draft class! Thank you for giving the Future Friday series a chance! Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Our opinions on prospects change throughout the draft cycle, so Dustin and I reveal our final top ten prospects and rankings. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about the best point guard prospect we've seen in a very long time, Scoot Henerdon, his strengths, weaknesses, the difficulties of watching G League games vs. NCAA games, and his player comps. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Predictions & Prospects
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We talked about the possibilities that could come if Zion were to join the Trail Blazers, as well as the potential for him to be used in trades by the Pelicans. the importance of making the right decisions during the draft process, and we discussed finding hidden gems in the draftSage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about potential trades the Blazers could make to improve the team, now and in the future. How much we value the third overall pick, my change on my personal big board and Damian Lillard. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about the Thompson twins. These two players are some of the most athletic players in the world and also are incredibly skilled. We talk about their potential fits with Shaedon Sharpe.Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about the big wing from Alabama, Brandon Miller. We discuss his skills on the court and the drama a team would get by drafting Brandon. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Holy Backboard's Big Boards
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Dustin and I talk about the potential of Jaylen Brown getting traded to the Trailblazers. We revealed our top 15 players in this draft cycle and ranked them 1-15. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Portland Trail Blazers get the third overall pick in the lottery! Dustin and I talked about the draft lottery in general, potential players Blazers could pick, and potential trades the Blazers could make using the draft pick, and we did our mock 2.0Sage Digital
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Dustin and I finished discussing the Duke Draft prospects in our latest episode. It was definitely a challenging scouting process, given the tough year these highly-rated prospects have had. But despite the challenges, there are a lot of positives to these players if you take a closer look. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22…
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Dustin and I talk about the super role player Kris Murray. Kris is a fundamentally sound wing player that all teams should want on their roster, but for some reason isn't that highly valued on mock drafts. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I answered fan questions about potential Damian Lillard trade scenarios and the Blazers finally getting a G League Team. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I discussed the best movement shooter in the draft class, UConn's Jordan Hawkins. We talked about his strengths, weakness, and player comps! Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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This is the first mock of the draft cycle. We went pretty off the consensus for our picks. Enjoy Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Rip City Reality Check
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Dustin and I do our Season review episode about the Trail Blazers, the Blazers' tradable assets, and the most feasible way of creating a long-term, sustainably built team. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about the versatile defender from UCF, Taylor Hendricks. His versatility, athleticism, and shooting stroke. It makes him among the most exciting and intriguing prospects in the draft class. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talked about the wing-sized floor general Anthony Black. We talk about does his plus in his game, defense, playmaking, rebounding, and feel for the game make up for his absolute lack of shooting, and how much Arkansas's lack of spacing affects his overall game. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22…
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Dustin and I talk about Shaedon Sharpe, the importance of him getting playmaking reps, seeing his massive improvement, and his capabilities of handling extra usage. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about the combo guard out of Indiana, Jalen Hood-Schifino. We talk about his strengths, weakness, and player comps and even get a bit spicy at the show's end. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I do a deep dive on the sharpshooting Freshman Jett Howard. We talk about his shooting craft, his potential as a playmaker, his fit offensively with the current team, how his play will get better once he gets his NBA body, and do we believe in his defense.Sage Digital
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Dustin and I discuss what we have noticed with the Blazers in the last two weeks. Why do our young vet wings get such variance in minutes played? Do players respect coach Billups? Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about the very athletic forward out of Villanova, Cam Whitmore. We talk about his impressive off-ball scorer skill set, on-ball skills that need work, aggressive play in the passing lanes, and player comps.Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about the last week of Blazers Basketball. The Anfernee Simons situation, Dame's incredible games, Jerami Grant's regression, and when is it time to wave the white flag.Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about Houston's Freshman Forward Jarace Walker. We talk about his strengths, weaknesses in his offensive and defensive game, his illustrious player comps, how he will fit with Dame right now, and Shaedon in the future. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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With the long all-star break, Dustin and I talk about where the Blazers are at, with Anfernee potentially out for a while, who's going to step up, Blazer's rotations, when we will see Nurkic play next, and Gary Payton drama. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I give our reactions to the NBA Trade Deadline, and we talk about the new Trail Blazers, their role on the team, new rotations, and we are going to tank?Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about the last two weeks of Blazers basketball. Potential trade targets for the Blazers, Blazers players most likely to get traded, and predicted the games for the following slate of games. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about the last week of Blazers basketball, the impact of Bill Schonely and his legacy, the Blazers being slow to adapt, when is the proper time to start the tank, and predicted the next week of slate games. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talked about the last week for the Blazers, Blazers adapting defensively, having Nassir Little back, and Gary Payton helping our offense and defense, and we made our predictions for the next week's slate of games. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talked about the last two weeks for the Blazers, Rotations, lowering Dame's usage, where our coaching rank in terms of the league, and we predicted the games for the following week's slate of games.Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Blazers, getting Jusuf and Jerami grant involved more consistently, Blazers' defense, and predicted the next week's slate of games Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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A Holiday Helping
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Happy Holidays form the HB crew Dustin and I talked about the last week of Blazers basketball, defending the middle, what's wrong with our defense, what non-Allstar would you want to join the Blazers, and predicted the following week's slate of games. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22…
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Dustin and I talked about the last week of Blazers basketball, with everyone healthy, how we get Jerami Grant the usage he deserves, the units that will empower players, and predicted the next slate of games for the Blazers Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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The Anferno
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Dustin and I talk about the week that was for the Blazers Dame's return, Jerami Grant two way dominance, Anfernee Simons's development as a basketball player, Gary Payton's return, Jusuf Nurkić, Justise Winslow, and predicted the games for the next weeks slate of games.Sage Digital
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Road Trip Reality Check
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Dustin and I talk about the last week of Blazers basketball, problems with the 2/3 zone, Josh Hart, Justise Winslow, Jusuf Nurkic, and predicted the games for the following week's slate of games. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Sage Digital
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More Shaedon, Less Problems
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Dustin and I talk about the last week of Blazers basketball, staggering our guards, rotations, finding mins for our young wings, respecting Jusuf Nurkic, and predicting the games for this week's slate of games. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.Sage Digital
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Dustin and I talk about the last week of Blazers basketball. Zone defense Jerami Grant's outstanding play, will the coaching staff adjust the rotation and predict the games of the following week's slate.Sage Digital
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