The Dunker Spot

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by the great Caitlin Cooper (Basketball, She Wrote) to discuss the red-hot Indiana Pacers. We discuss the offense (and Tyrese Haliburton) returning to form, a suddenly-elite defense spearheaded by Andrew Nembhard, important growth from the young pieces and more.To subscribe to Caitlin's patreon, you can do so here: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewroteTo send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. bounce around the league with observations, react to the latest All-Star returns, then give their early thoughts on this year's defensive award races.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS3:15 -- Here come the Pacers14:45 -- Heat's youth showing up19:00 -- Anthony Edwards' shifting context25:30 -- Quick Collin Sexton shoutout29:30 -- Steve bounces around (NY, DET, DEN, SAC and more)35:00 -- Second All-Star returns43:30 -- WNBA news (Satou Sabally, Kelsey Plum cored)47:15 -- Defensive Player of the Year1:00:20 -- All-Defensive teams1:09:30 -- Comment(s) of the Week + Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. reflect on an awesome Cavs-Thunder game, discuss potential landing spots for star free agent Satou Sabally, then answer questions from the Dunker Spot mailbag.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS0:45 -- Cavs-Thunder23:15 -- Satou Sabally landing spots35:00 -- Mailbag, starting with floater talk49:45 -- What's going on with Bam Adebayo's offense?1:01:15 -- How important is stadium atmosphere?1:05:30 -- Shoe impact in the 80s & 90s1:11:15 -- This season: LeBron James or Jalen Williams?1:15:30 -- What the Hawks miss with Jalen Johnson1:17:45 -- Are we worried about bigs "guarding" Stephon Castle?1:20:30 -- Thoughts on the Grizzlies offense1:26:00 -- How to dive deeper into basketball + (youth) coaching advice1:31:15 -- Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. break down the latest in the Jimmy Butler/Miami Heat saga, check in on the Phoenix Suns in light of their lineup changes, react to the first returns in All-Star voting, then give a few more award thoughts.To send NBA or WNBA questions for future mailbag episodes, email us at [email protected] you’d like to join our Dunker Spot online watch parties and watch hoops with us -- they're free, and easy to sign up for -- you can do so here: https://www.playback.tv/thedunkerspotIf you plan on purchasing NBA League Pass and haven't yet, do so through our affiliate link: https://nba.sjv.io/Wqxvn3TIME STAMPS1:15 -- Jimmy Butler fall-out23:30 -- What's going on with the Suns?36:30 -- First All-Star returns53:30 -- Sixth Man of the Year thoughts1:01:15 -- Coach of the Year1:03:00 -- Most Improved Player1:08:15 -- Clutch Player of the Year1:11:30 -- Comment of the Week + Free ThrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.