Will there be a new NBA champion this year? Or will the Celts infuriate every other fan base again by going back to back?In this episode, hosts Jez and Thom dive into the current state of the NBA (and NBL Finals), discussing playoff predictions, player performances, and team strategies. They analyze various teams, including the Lakers, Celtics, Knicks, and Cavs, while also exploring the concept of 'herky jerky' players and their impact on the game. The conversation culminates in a segment called 'Shots Fired,' where they define and discuss 'empty calorie' players in the league. In this episode, the hosts delve into the current state of various NBA teams, focusing on the Wizards' lack of direction, the empty-calorie performances of players like Walker Kessler and Trae Young, and the struggles of Zach Lavine and the Kings. They also highlight Tyrese Maxey as a bright spot for the 76ers and discuss Scotty Barnes' potential amidst the Raptors' identity crisis. The conversation takes a creative turn with a segment called 'Rhyme Out,' where the hosts share poetry related to the NBA, before concluding with a discussion on the future of the Sixers and the legacy of Joel Embiid. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the current state of the NBA, focusing on coaching changes, team dynamics, and playoff prospects for the Milwaukee Bucks. They analyze player performances, defensive strategies, and offensive issues, while also considering ideal playoff matchups. The segment concludes with a fun 'Agent Cody Banks' game where they pitch obscure NBA players.Chapters00:00 NBA and NBL Finals: Dellevedova Check-In02:19 Bank Shot: NBA Stocks and Player Performances04:43 Lakers: Buying or Selling Stocks?07:43 Celtics: Analyzing Their Playoff Potential12:46 Knicks: Selling Stocks on a Troubled Team14:43 Cavs: Holding Steady on Playoff Prospects20:08 Herky Jerky Players: The New NBA Trend22:57 Shots Fired: First Team All Empty Calories23:57 The State of the Wizards and NBA Teams27:00 Empty Calories: Walker Kessler and Trae Young30:40 The Struggles of Zach Lavine and the Bulls35:09 Tyrese Maxey: A Bright Spot in a Dismal Team39:30 Scotty Barnes and the Raptors' Identity Crisis40:07 Rhyme Out: Poetry in the NBA46:20 The Future of the Sixers and Embiid's Legacy46:56 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics49:07 Bucks Chat: Playoff Prospects51:42 Player Performances and Positives54:04 Defensive Strategies and Concerns55:43 Offensive Issues and Coaching Styles - JJ Reddick vs Doc Rivers01:00:05 Ideal Playoff Matchups01:03:37 Agent Cody Bank: Get your Player the Bag!