It Is What It Is

The Conference Finals Are Almost Here

Hosts Oneido and Duncan start but speaking on the Steve Nash hiring by the Nets, the BLM movement, and updates in the WNBA. They then break down the Laker's - Rocket's series, and what options the Rockets have moving forward. They then break down the Celtics-Raptors series. Finally, Oneido speaks on the strength of the Heat, and what to expect from them moving forward. Disclaimer - After the episode was recorded, the Nuggets came back to beat the Clippers; they tied the series and forced a game seven. Can they achieve two comebacks from down 3-1 in one playoffs? Click here [https://www.npr.org/sections/live-updates-protests-for-racial-justice/2020/08/28/907101601/nba-agrees-to-use-arenas-as-polling-places-in-deal-to-resume-playoffs] for more information about the NBA using arenas as polling cites. Click here [https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1305212246570795009] for headline about Mike D'Antoni's resignation.

The Playoffs Are Here!

Hosts Oneido and Duncan talk through their initial impressions of every 1st round series in the NBA playoffs. This is followed by a segment focused on the potential of the NBA’s bubble format going forward, and how that format could improve the league. Enjoy, and as always let us know what you think! Play in Series: https://sports.yahoo.com/adam-silver-backs-idea-having-112506077.html Saliva Based Covid Test: https://www.livescience.com/covid-19-saliva-test-yale.html [https://www.livescience.com/covid-19-saliva-test-yale.html]

It Is What It Is

Hosts Oneido and Duncan provide an update on the NBA bubble. They predict what the season awards will look like, and the outcome of the playoffs. They then move into the NBA's activism, what steps the league has taken, and what they would like to see the league do moving forward. Finally, they introduce a new segment 'How Dare You!'. Follow the Podcast on Instagram @thebounceback_podcast Let us know what you think!

Will the Bubble Burst?

Oneido and Duncan give quick updates on themselves, and what has been going on in the NBA. They then discuss the NBA's bubble restart in Orlando, the issues that surround it, as well as the history of players' rights in the NBA. They finish up by discussing the continuing social movement for black lives, what the NBA has done in response to that movement, and how the league fits into the conversation around race historically.

'The Last Dance'

Oneido and Duncan welcome their first guest: Kilmer! After recapping recent headlines, Duncan and Kilmer give their top three takeaways from watching the ESPN and Netflix Docu-series 'The Last Dance'. The group then moves into discussing the Bulls since the Jordan era, the life and death of Kobe Bryant, trashing the Knicks (as always), and much more. Correction- Serena Williams is the greatest athlete of all time.