Baseline 2 Baseline with Alister and Orane

Predicting the 2026 NBA Finals!

In a shortened Episode 25, Alister takes a solo journey with Orane heavy into radio duty as the globe prepares for the World Cup. However, Orane did appear via pre-recorded audio message to give his take on the NBA Finals and submit his prediction for the biggest dance on the basketball stage.# Alister also registered his prediction and both guys selected the Spurs with the likelihood to win this series; Orane suggesting a 7 Game series, where Alister believes it ends in 6. Their rationale for the discussions are explained in this brief episode, with Alister also displaying his annual prediction sheet, coming with positional match-ups, and the key factors to win the series. He’s also putting up his sterling 5-0 record for predicting the correct winner of the NBA Finals, with the hopes of going full-on Michael Jordan and getting a 6-0 record. The Knicks however are an amazingly formidable foe for the young Spurs and they can very well upset that prediction and that of many Analysts around the World.  Stay Tuned for Episode 25, from Saint Lucia with Alister Albert and a brief appearance by Orane Buchanan!

Episode 24 - Spotlight on the Cavs and If SGA's Season Ends Without A Ring Is He A Hall of Famer?

In Episode 24, the guys discussed the Cleveland Cavaliers and the criticism levelled at Donavan Mitchell and James Harden during the East Conference Semi-Finals and what their legacies would be if they not progressed to the Finals. Alister laid the blame for the teams toughness and focus clearly on its leader, Donavan Mitchell and said if they failed, it would squarely be his fault! And to end this episode off, the guys discussed whether Shai Gilgeous Alexander is a Hall of Fame caliber player, right NOW! If his season ended in defeat to the San Antonio Spurs in these Western Conference Finals, in their upcoming Game 7 - had he done enough in his career to be considered a HoFer? All this and more in Episode 24!

Episode 23 - What Can The Spurs Do To Dethrone Thunder?; Do We Owe Knicks An Apology?; Where Will LeBron Play Next Season?

Recently minted 2-time MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander and the Thunder are getting battle-tested in the Western Conference Finals against the other MVP-Finalist, Victor Wembanyama. Leading their series 2-1, the Thunder have the momentum to push the Spurs to the brink of elimination, in an already impressive postseason. Can the Spurs neutralise SGA? Can Wemby prove that he's ready for a ring NOW!? Next we talk about the New York Knicks and their also impressive postseason! After a somewhat underwhelming regular season, it's time to ask...Are the Knicks owed a massive apology? They're leading the postseason field in a number of significant categories and Mike Brown seems to have found the formula to propel them to their first Finals since 1999. Can they get there against the Cavaliers and further, can they win it all? And lastly, we discuss the ever-present, self-titled "King" as we weigh up the best options for LeBron James to sign with, if he doesn't retire before next season. With a lot of familiar trade names on the market expect to court the all-time great, where do Alister and Orane think he should go? More importantly, where do you think he should sign next? Or is it time, like a lot of people are saying, for LeBron to hang up #23? Next, coincidentally on Episode 23!

Episode 22 - Interview with NBA and International Pro: Kimani Ffriend

We bagged a 6’11, 220lb Pro who gave us one of our most insightful interviews yet! Former NBA Player and International veteran, Kimani Ffriend joined the programme to give us some REAL behind the scenes insights into what it takes to be an NBA player but also from the unique perspective of one who had a career that was unfortunately cut short by injuries.A college standout from Jamaica and draft prospect in 2001, Kimani was plagued by injuries in his NBA career which led to him going undrafted to the Miami Heat and then subsequently having stints with the Hawks, Kings, Clippers and Grizzlies, before becoming a Champion and MVP in the former D-League, Adriatic League, Jamaica Senior Team and Serbia! With an amazing list of team experiences that spanned almost all continents in the world and some of the most competitive Leagues that are not the NBA, Kimani was a great listen with his stories and insight from his career and what he prefers from todays stars. Hint – Victor Wembanyama and prototypes like him in size and skill is a great portion of the interview!Stay tuned and enjoy this chat with a real pros-pro! A Ffriend who became a friend! Kimani Ffriend, up next on Episode 22!

Episode 21: Should Warriors Move on From Kerr?; Outcome of Rockets-Lakers Affect KD or LeBron More?; (Delayed) Playoff Predictions.

In this delayed broadcast, due to prioritising thepublishing of Megan Nestor’s interview, we discussed 3 interesting topics that have lasted and remain relevant during the Playoffs so far. First we discussed the Golden State Warriors upcoming decision on Head Coach Steve Kerr’s future with the franchise. After their elimination from the Play-In Tournament by the Pheonix Suns, the Warriors have been in a state of uncertainty, wondering whether Kerr would return to coach the team.Alister and Orane discuss the pros and cons of him staying and whether or not he should return to the helm. Next, Alister and Orane discussed the first round match-upof the Lakers and Rockets and what the outcome would do to the legacies of LeBron James and Kevin Durant respectively. The superstars are at advanced stages of their fading careers and Alister and Orane believed that the outcome of thisseries could have an equally weighty impact on their legacies, depending on who won or lost. And finally the guys went through their Playoff brackets to discuss who they believed would advance in the Playoffs. Disappointingly, Alister’s choice for champion this season was eliminated, was his rationale for them as his choiceunderstood and we all see how far their picks go, as the Playoffs continue! All this and more in Episode 21!