The Breaks-down

NBA News, New York Sports is a Mess, Failed Sports Siblings Draft, Awards & Trivia | S1E10

Join us for this weeks wide-ranging episode covering a wide variety of sports and sporting news. We start it up with everything NBA, from draft and trade rumors to analysis, updates, and insights around the league. We kick off by discussing the recent Shams lawsuit and the rivalry between Shams and Woj. We've got some NBA Draft discussions, looking at the potential of Scoot Henderson, Bilal Koulibaly, and Jordan Hawkins. We also touch on the impact of the Marcus Smart trade on the Grizzlies, and the Rockets' new situation with the additions of Ime Udoka, Cam Whitmore, Amen Thompson, and Jalen Green. After some NBA Housekeeping, we get into Adam and Tom's One Big Thing. 
Before we get into the "Meat" of the episode, we examine the pressure of playing in New York, specifically focusing on the "pinstripes are heavy" narrative and its impact on player performance. 
For our "Meat", we've got another fun and funny Draft. This week's draft was of Failed Sports Siblings. In other words, siblings of professional sports figures who have lived in their siblings' shadows. As always, we finish up with Random Awards, and Trivia. 
Rest in Peace Ryan Mallett
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(0:00:06) - Housekeeping(0:10:10) - NBA Draft Analysis and Updates(0:19:21) - NBA Free Agency Updates and Players(0:27:37) - Pressure of Playing in New York(0:38:58) - Failed Sports Siblings Draft(0:59:40) - Random Awards(1:04:12) - Random Trivia

The Breaks-down S1E9 - USMNT, NBA News & Draft Preview, Awards & Trivia

We're back from our buddy's bachelor party in Nashville, and even though Tom's voice is still recovering, we've got an action-packed episode in store for you!  In today's episode, we'll not only give you a recap of our trip, but also discuss our top-15 NBA players of all time, the Bradley Beal trade, and the decline of the "big three" in the NBA.
Plus, we'll cover the highly anticipated NBA draft, examining top prospects like Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson, and Brandon Miller, and how teams like the Hornets and Trail Blazers could benefit from their addition.
But wait, there's more! We're also diving into the world of soccer, exploring the recent success of the US Men's National Team and the return of our enemy Gregg Berhalter.  To round out this episode, we've got awards and trivia. You won't want to miss it, so join us for another fun episode that covers it all!

The Breaks-down S1E8 - Messi, Saquon, Biggest Momentum Killers Draft, and Awards

This week we've got another fun episode. We start off with our predictions for the highly anticipated Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Nuggets and the Heat. Followed up with Adam's One Big Thing, the impact of Messi's transfer to the MLS, and how this could contribute to the league's legitimacy and even compare it's impact on US Soccer to the impact of the newest US striker Folarin Balogun. We follow it up with Tom's One Big Thing, the topic of Saquon Barkley's contract negotiations, running back contracts in general, and why paying them big money is not a sustainable solution for teams. Next up is our Biggest Momentum Killers Draft and as always, we finish with our Random Weekly Awards Segment.
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(0:00:10) - Intro and NBA Finals Game 5 Predictions/Thoughts(0:07:14) - Adam's OBT: Messi to the MLS! Bonus: US Soccer Talk(0:19:39) - Tom's OBT: Saquon Barkley and the RB Contract Conundrum(0:29:07) - Adam and Tom Draft their Top 5 Momentum Killers in Sports(0:46:20) - Everyone's Favorite Segment - Random Awards

The Breaks-down S1E7 - Benzema & Ibra, Interview with 528’s Mikey Caps, Awards & Trivia

Get ready for an action-packed discussion as we tackle the staggering $643 million deal that lured Karim Benzema away from Real Madrid and into Saudi Arabia's open arms. Will this jaw-dropping sum attract other high-profile athletes to make similar moves in the future? We also pay homage to the legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic as he hangs up his cleats after an iconic 22-year career, reflecting on his incredible achievements and the lasting impact he has left on the sport. 
Join us as we welcome our special guest, Mike Frey AKA Mikey Caps, the founder/owner of 528 Collectibles. Mike shares the captivating story of how his passion for collecting led him to create his thriving business. We discuss the future of the hobby and the potential for partnerships with Fanatics and athletes to help retain collectors, diving into Mike's insights on the unique brand of 528 and his thoughts on the potential growth of soccer, UFC, F1, and WWE sports card markets.
Finally, we touch on various trading card markets for offensive and defensive players, debate the value of different rookie cards, and discuss the Michael Jordan Flu Game sneakers and the potential of Mike buying them for our podcast studio. As always, we end the episode with Awards and Trivia. Don't miss this all-encompassing episode that spans the worlds of soccer, collectibles, and more!

The Breaks-down S1E6 - Judge vs. Ohtani, Jaylen Brown, Steroid Era, Finals Preview, Awards & Trivia

[Jim Nantz voice] “Hello friends”
On this week’s podcast:
Celtics/Heat Narratives
Judge vs. Ohtani
MLB Hall of Fame Nonsense (Put A-Rod in the Hall)
Jaylen Brown
NBA Housekeeping/Finals Preview
Awards and Trivia
Enjoy!

The Breaks-down S1E5 - Balogun, Madden, Playoff Talk, Awards & Trivia

[Jim Nantz voice] “Hello friends”
On this week’s podcast:
Sizeable opening talking points (naming rights still available)Association discussion (Celts dead)AwardsTrivia
Enjoy!

The Breaks-down S1E4 - OBT, NBA Talk, Awards, and Trivia

[Jim Nantz voice] - "Hello friends"
 
On this weeks episode:
 
- Adam and Tom open with their big talking points of the week
- NBA talk on the heels of Celtics-Sixers game 7
- Awards of the week (bonus 2x per!)
- Trivia

The Breaks-down S1E3 - Our Heartbreaking Sports Moments

[Jim Nantz voice] "Hello friends."
 
On today's episode, Adam and Tom discuss some of their most heartbreaking moments as sports fans.
 
Thank you for listening! You are handsome/pretty.

The Breaks-down S1E2 - NFL Draft Draft & Reverse Player Draft

[Jim Nantz voice] - "Hello Friends!"
 
On this week's episode of 528's The Breaksdown Adam and Tom do an NFL Draft Draft. They select from a pool of post-2000 NFL drafts and select one offensive and one defensive player from each draft they pick to fill out hypothetical superteams. The results will be posted across 528's social media accounts for listeners to vote on!
 
Adam and Tom also do a reverse player draft where they select the worst players they can think of in four sports with one additional wildcard and some honorable mentions.
 
Enjoy!