The gang’s all here to discuss the Grizzlies moving up in the 2020 NBA Draft not once, but TWICE, and the ensuing moves that were made in Free Agency. This is part 1 of a 2 part pod.
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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 89) – NBA in December + Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast
Zak and Sam are joined by Keith Parish, host of multiple Nashville-based NBA podcasts (Fastbreak Breakfast & Grits and Grinds). They cover down on Keith’s favorite Grizzlies memories, Buddy Hield trades, Brandon Clarke ceiling, and the bucket list experience that is the NBA Summer League.
(Ep. 88) — FA Shooting Guards, BORD$, Trading for Buddy w/ Shawn Coleman
Hollinger’s newest nerd metric, DMelt’s market, and trading for splashy guards. Even some Dillon slander. All with Locked on Grizz’s Shawn Coleman
Backdoor Cut (Ep. 87) – Grading Jenkins, Offseason Updates, Mock Draft
In this episode, The Backdoor Cut Crew gives their season grades for Grizzlies Head Coach, Taylor Jenkins. Afterwards they provide updates on key offseason dates and give their thoughts on how it will take place. They close the show with mock drafting the top 3 picks for November’s NBA Draft.
Backdoor Cut (Ep. 86) – Grizzlies offseason wish list and pursuit of a star
The guys discuss their priorities for the 2020 Grizzlies 2020 offseason as we head into the NBA Draft and Free Agency. They agree on a lot, but can’t seem to get on the same page when it comes to trading for a star.
Kyle Anderson deep dive: evaluating his performance for Memphis this season and how he stacks up to comparable players in the league
In a league where shooting is king, the defensive-minded player is often forgotten — Memphis Grizzly Kyle Anderson may be a player existing in an era that is not suitable for his style of play. Let’s take a look behind the curtain and try and determine if the Kyle Anderson signing of several summers ago was a positive move or a detriment to the organization.
Sam Ayomide Commits to Memphis and Penny Hardaway
Big man Sam Ayomide announced his commitment to the University of Memphis on Tuesday night.
Penny Hardaway continues his hot streak on the recruiting trail with his third commitment in the last two weeks — and fourth in the class of 2021. Following the commitment of Sam Ayomide, 247Sports bumped Memphis’ 2021 recruitment class up from #11 to #3.
Memphis has giant recruitment week with commitments from John Camden and Jordan Nesbitt
John Camden and Jordan Nesbitt commit to Memphis, giving coach Hardaway the ninth ranked recruitment class for 2021.
Backdoor Cut (Ep. 84) – We’ve got ourselves a Heat-Lakers final!
The slate is set for the NBA Finals bubble and the guys give their picks. They also talk young cores in the league and debate if Boston will ever reach their full potential.
Backdoor Cut (Ep. 83) – Joe Cowley’s Dumb Vote, Conference Finals Talk, Laughing at the Clippers
Rich (@Watchu__Mead) and Mason (@barnburnerslim) chop it up following AD’s game winner over the Nuggets. They hit on Joe Cowley not voting Ja Morant for ROTY, and his piss poor reasoning. They also talk about the Conference Finals matchups and update their series predictions.