The Basketball Jones (Audio)
The Basketball Jones is a must watch/listen for hardcore and casual NBA fans alike. Monday to Friday, J.E. Skeets and Tas Melas discuss the major stories from the night before, with a mix of in-depth analysis and entertaining, irreverent humor. Embrace it!

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On today's show, Skeets and I marvel at Chris Paul's smarts, wonder if Shaq's sits hurt the Suns' chances, pick our 6th Man Of The Year and welcome T.O. to T.O.
Direct download: TBJ_411.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:23 AM
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On today's episode, Tas and I wonder about the health of Kevin Garnett, if Orlando has any hopes of beating the Celtics and what the Magic are lacking. We also pick our most promising / disappointing sophomores and the best under-the-radar playing career of color commentators.
Direct download: TBJ_410.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:29 AM
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On today's show, Skeets and I pick who would win the inevitable series between the Jazz and Rockets, we look at the combustible Ron Artest and discuss if Utah gets a few more calls on their homecourt. We also name the most hated player in the NBA, pick our possible Cinderella playoff teams - NCAA style - and take a video message regarding the always fun MVP debate.
Direct download: TBJ_409.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:49 AM
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On today's show, Tas and I admire Greg Oden's performance, debate who would make the best MMA fighter and the winner of the Most Improved Player award. In "Crossfire" we argue if Shaq's latest antics are making him uncool and if Gil should return, and we also announce our next "Book Off / Pay Off".
Direct download: TBJ_408.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:38 AM
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On today's show, Tas and I answer some Q's including: Who hurts his team because of poor shot selection? Which NBA player would be the best choice to take out for a drink? And, who is the biggest MVP snub of All-Time? We also hand out our "Wanker Of The Week" and check in on what tunes players are listening to.
Direct download: TBJ_407.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 12:05 PM
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On today's show, Skeets and I whistle, discuss Caesars and if it's cool to fill out more than 1 NCAA bracket. Oh, and we also talk about the NBA. Are the Magic a serious threat to the Cavs? Should Dwight be in the MVP talk? Are the Celtics holding back KG? All that, and Willy the Wave makes an appearance.
Direct download: TBJ_406.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:14 AM
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On today's show, Skeets and I break down the Western Conference playoff picture: Which team needs homecourt advantage the most? Which squad would the top-dawgs not want to meet? Are the Rockets a legitimate threat? We also select our next playoff legend, give some love to the non-playoff clubs and try to locate Pepperdine University.
Direct download: TBJ_405.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:46 AM
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On today's show, Tas and I touch on several issues around the league in Crossfire: Is there a reason to worry about the Celtics? Should the Suns let Nash go? Should @CV31 be twittering at halftime? We also select the teams most likely to upset the Lakers and pick a couple young stars that have the worst shot of making a deep playoff run.
Direct download: TBJ_404.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:36 AM
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On today's show, Skeets and I determine if LeBron or Kobe had a better performance Thursday night, the worst NBA draft class and a couple teams you can expect to turn it around next season. We also hand out our "Wanker Of The Week" and hear the lost audio from the Artest-Kobe trash talk on Wednesday.
Direct download: TBJ_403.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:46 AM
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On today's show, Tas and I discuss Ron Artest getting in to Kobe's grill, which basketballers would make the best footballers, if the D-League's playoff format would fly in the L and which 2nd tier team is the most feared.
Direct download: TBJ_402.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:39 AM
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On today's show, Skeets and I discuss our MVP picks, Trevor Ariza's foul that sent Rudy Fernandez off on a stretcher, if you should ever cheer against your team and see Skeets eat a few snowballs in our latest "Book Off Pay Off".
Direct download: TBJ_401.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:43 AM
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On today's not-that-big-of-a-deal show, Tas and I question if Shaq's attack on Stan Van Gundy has changed our feelings about him, we examine the worst tats in the L, the Heat's not-so-hot broadcast team and the most "rightly rated" player.
Direct download: TBJ_400.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:28 AM
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On today's show, Skeets and I discuss the wrestling match between the two giants, if 'Melo should have been suspended and how Drew Gooden will help the Spurs. We also design a more culturally significant event, dissect the ROY race and break out in to some Euro-tastic beats.
Direct download: TBJ_399.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:26 AM
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On today's episode, Tas and I discuss if the Heat have any shot in the postseason, why Mike Brown should be praised and whether or not LeBron can be stopped. We also decide on this year's COY, if Wade's "Band-Wade" should have been disallowed and which NBA player would make the best drag queen in "Crossfire".
Direct download: TBJ_398.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:19 AM
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On today's show, Skeets and I throw our hands up because of Detroit's performance Sunday, select the L's most underrated players, wonder why more NBDL players aren't signed and watch a mirror image of ourselves sent in by some impostors.
Direct download: TBJ_397.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:31 AM
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