Mitch is running the show on his own this week. He starts the pod discussing his most recent experience at the United Center with his wife watching Wemby take on the Bulls. He then talks about the firing of Nico Harrison from the Dallas Mavericks and what's next for Dallas. He wraps up the episode talking about 5 stars that have surprised him in how well they are playing to start this new season.

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Mitch opens the pod with a monologue about his biggest surprises and disappointments at the start of the season. He then brings on Warriors expert Cole Stoecklein to talk about the start of the Warriors season. Covering everything from Kuminga, the Jimmy Butler experience, and possible closing of Curry, Kerr, and Draymond.

In this episode, Mitchell and Adam discuss the exciting start of the NBA season, touching on various themes such as gambling scandals affecting the league, the atmosphere of home openers, and the performances of different teams. They also delve into the impact of injuries on player performance and team success, the innovations in broadcasting that enhance viewer experience, and the resurgence of trading cards as a popular hobby. The conversation highlights the competitive spirit of the NBA and the joy of collecting sports memorabilia.

00:00 Introduction to NBA's Opening Week

02:07 Gambling Scandals in the NBA

11:57 Home Opener Experiences

22:28 Team Performances and Surprises

30:41 Offensive Struggles and Player Dynamics

33:25 Pistons' Shooting Struggles

35:27 Injury Concerns in the NBA

36:57 Intensity of Early Season Games

39:07 Broadcasting Quality in the NBA

41:48 NBA's New Broadcast Partners

46:54 The Evolution of Sports Card Collecting

Adam and Mitch are back with the regular scheduled programming and previewing the entire NBA. They do over/under win totals for each team and tier each conference as they have done each season. Get ready for the NBA season with this long NBA season preview.

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For their final episode of the Anatomy of a Franchise project, Adam and Mitch bring on Austin Johnson to breakdown the 3 games they watched for the San Antonio Spurs

Thanks to all who listened throughout this project. This isn't the last of the fun off-season projects we will be doing going forward. This is just the jumping point for projects ahead.

Adam and Mitch start their final week of the Anatomy of a Franchise project with Adam's hometown team, the San Antonio Spurs. A team that was synonymous with winning during the 2000's and 2010's, that is known for its history of big men that continues with Wemby joining the franchise.

Adam and Mitch finish the Boston Celtics week with their game's breakdown.

- 1969 NBA Finals vs Lakers Game 7 "Russell's Final Game"

- 1986 ECSF vs Hawks Game 5 "Best Quarter of Basketball"

- 2008 NBA Finals vs Lakers Game 4 "Crazy Comeback against Lakers"

Adam and Mitch move to the Northeast for Mitch's favorite team, the Boston Celtics. The franchise with the most NBA titles, some of the game's biggest names, and a crazy amount of rivalries throughout its history. Below are the three games we will be watching for Friday's games breakdown.

- 1969 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Lakers

- 1986 ECSF Game 5 vs Hawks

- 2008 NBA Finals Game 4 vs Lakers