Holy Backboard

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!"

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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  

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

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  

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

  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 

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

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 

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

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

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