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!

Categories

podcasts

Archives

2009
January
February
March
April
May
June
October
November
December

2008
October
November
December

May 2009
S M T W T F S
     
     12
3 4 5 6 7 89
10 11 12 13 14 1516
17 1819 20 21 2223
24 25 26 27 28 2930

Syndication

On today's show, Tas and I discuss if the Magic should just get the ball out of LeBron's hands, wonder what happens to the Cavs' offense as the game progresses, thank Coach Brown for finally thinking of Boobie, and we also hand out our Wanker Of The Week.
Direct download: TBJ_449.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:19 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Skeets and I welcome Lamar Odom to the playoffs, pay homage to Kobe / the referees and yell about whether Cleveland and LA were given too much credit coming in to the playoffs.
Direct download: TBJ_448.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:11 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Tas and I marvel at what could be Dwight's coming out party, fantastic officiating (in all seriousness) and the game winner we all expected to go down for LeBron. We also touch on Mo Williams' verbal mistake, Mike Brown's puzzling moves and Dwight versus Shaq at the free throw line.
Direct download: TBJ_447.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:32 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Skeets and I discuss whether Phil Jackson should be blamed for his team's poor effort, if he was sending a message to his starters in the 4th, whether the Kobe and LeBron commercials will survive past this round, and which 'In Living Color' Fly Girl was most memorable.
Direct download: TBJ_446.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:28 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Tas and I discuss the wonderful officiating in game 3 of the Cavaliers-Magic series, if the Cavs' supporting players are feeling the pressure, and if Phil Jackson is being out-coached by George Karl.
Direct download: TBJ_445.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:47 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Skeets and I get in to the Nuggets' luck down the stretch, LA's complacency, the choice to let Derek Fisher hoist the last shot, Carmelo's place in the NBA, and if Jameer Nelson should get burn in the NBA Finals.
Direct download: TBJ_444.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:39 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Tas and I discuss if the lack of a challenge has hurt the Cavs this postseason, if you can blame LeBron for not taking the last shot, Dwight Howard's new found "moves" and we also select some breakout players for next '09-'10.
Direct download: TBJ_443.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 11:06 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Skeets and I wonder if Denver will get another chance like this to win in LA, where the Lakers will find their supporting scoring, if LA is a changed team, and if Kobe's "documentary" is worth watching.
Direct download: TBJ_442.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:37 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Skeets and I take a look back at the two game 7's from Sunday, make our predictions for the Conference Finals, and drop a hint about a special Jones treat.
Direct download: TBJ_441.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:18 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Tas and I discuss the Rockets outworking the Lakers... again, Dwight Howard's new-found leadership, the John McClane of these playoffs and we also hand out our Wanker Of The Week.
Direct download: TBJ_440.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:44 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Skeets and I discuss what could have been the best half of 'Melo's career, the flubs on the All-NBA teams, and which current players should be included in the NBA's 50 greatest list.
Direct download: TBJ_439.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:51 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Skeets and I discuss how the Magic's fold-job was easy to see, why Dwight Howard was wrong in asking to take more shots, if the referees boo-booed in giving the ball to the C's after Rondo's 3-ball attempt "hit the rim," and the Lakers' presence at the Staples Center.
Direct download: TBJ_438.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:38 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Tas and I discuss if we can really evaluate the Cavs are after two sweeps, where the Hawks go from here, the Dirk-'Melo showdown and LeBron's toughest defender.
Direct download: TBJ_437.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:50 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Skeets and I discuss the Lakers' will to win, that controversial ending to game 3 of the Mavs-Nuggets series, and Big Baby "running over" an innocent child. We also hand out a couple prizes for our playoff picks pool and start up a new one (sorry about the technical difficulties).
Direct download: TBJ_436.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:38 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Tas and I discuss... well, not much. We touch on the Cavs-Hawks "contest," Elton Brand's return, McLovin, and alternatives to basketball in the offseason. We also hand out our Wanker Of The Week and go old school with some NHL '94 talk.
Direct download: TBJ_435.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:46 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Skeets and I ponder the possible suspensions to Kobe, Fisher, and, Rafer, how the Magic rolled over so easily and, um, that Kobe guy. We also hear some incredible comments from Ron Artest post-game and we get a call directly from the Boston Garden complaining about B-list celebrities.
Direct download: TBJ_434.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:15 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Tas and I examine Dirk's much-hyped comments about the Nuggets' defenders, Atlanta's crippling mistakes, Denver's endless weapons and our endless television battle.
Direct download: TBJ_433.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:54 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Skeets and I examine if the Celtics' comeback gives them hope for game two, Rondo's sleepy eyes, Yao fighting off an injury to lead his team to a huge win and Kobe's struggles against Battier.
Direct download: TBJ_432.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 9:52 AM
Comments[0]

On today's jam-packed show, Tas and I wrap up the weekend's Game 7's (Vinny Del Clueless, Eddie House, Joe and JO), preview, predict and disagree on the Eastern Conference Semis, applaud the Nuggets' impressive Game 1, take a call about "fouling late up three" and giveaway some prizes. Yep. Lots to get through.
Direct download: TBJ_431.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 2:00 PM
Comments[1]

On today's show, Skeets and I need another 30 minutes to talk about that triple OT thriller: Can Ray Allen get some help? Does Rondo's wrestling move deserve a suspension? Noah's steal, Rose's block, Miller's redemption... just too much. We also discuss Ron Artest's newest rant, pick our player who's earned himself a pay day, and hand out the Wanker Of The Week. We'll start round 2 of our playoff giveaways on Monday over at wagerline.com - details to come Monday.
Direct download: TBJ_430.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:41 AM
Comments[0]

On today's show, Skeets and I get in to Wade's foul from behind on Mo Evans, Dick Bavetta protecting Flash, if the Spurs should trade Manu, whether the Rockets or Blazers pose a bigger threat to LA than Cleveland, and Dallas' chances versus Denver.
Direct download: TBJ_429.mp3
Category: podcasts -- posted at: 10:30 AM
Comments[0]