# BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast Join Coach Nick, the brains behind some of the best video analysis of the NBA, as he welcomes guests from all facets of basketball for in depth discussions on everything from how your favorite team is running their offense, to the latest trade rumors, to cutting edge training techniques, and new fundamentals of basketball being developed daily. Twitter: @bballbreakdown Facebook: facebook.com/bballbreakdown YouTube: youtube.com/bballbreakdown Page: Feed: --- ## Finally, A Shooting Discussion That Actually Helps Coaches _2026-08-13_ Coach Nick sits down with professional shooting coach BriAnna Joy Garza, now based in Austin after years on the road, for a deep dive into the mechanics and philosophy of shooting the basketball. The two quickly realize how much of their curriculum overlaps, starting with BriAnna's core secret: moving the ball at the same speed from start to finish, loading on the catch, and her "hold a cup of… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSM6058100844.mp3) ## LeBron To The Sixers: A Shocking Ending To NBA Free Agency _2026-08-02_ Ready to transform your customer support? Go to https://decagon.ai/bball to get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team. Coach Nick and Combo go live on a Saturday to react to the news of LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, and Combo gives the fit an immediate thumbs up. They break down a projected starting five of LeBron, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSM2961225680.mp3) ## The Defense Video That Broke Basketball Twitter | Coach Larry Umaña _2026-07-19_ Ready to transform your customer support? Go to https://decagon.ai/bball to get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team. A youth coach posted a clip teaching kids to turn and run on defense instead of sliding their feet, and basketball social media lost its mind. Coach Larry Umaña of ⁠T2S Basketball Academy⁠ joins the show to explain what the viral video actually showed, why… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSM9576877828.mp3) ## 2026 NBA Draft Breakdown: AJ Goes No. 1 to Washington, Top 5 Analysis _2026-06-28_ Ready to transform your customer support? Go to ⁠decagon.ai/BBALL⁠ to get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team. Coach Nick and Andrew Combo Salop break down a stacked first round of the 2026 NBA Draft live. The consensus top four selections went exactly as anticipated, starting with the Washington Wizards selecting AJ at number one. The 6'9" two-way freshman superstar… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSM3102187550.mp3) ## LaMelo Ball Traded to Minnesota: WFNZ's Walker Mehl Reacts _2026-06-26_ Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup. Coach Nick and Andrew Combo Salop welcome WFNZ radio host Walker Mehl to analyze the franchise-altering trade sending LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Charlotte acquired Naz Reid and future draft capital, a return that notably includes a massive trade exception… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSM7980115494.mp3) ## Jalen Brunson Unlocks a New York State of Mind _2026-06-14_ Ready to transform your customer support? Go to decagon.ai/BBALL to get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team. The New York City streets are erupting in absolute pandemonium after the Knicks officially ended their 53-year championship drought, defeating the San Antonio Spurs in 5 games. Coach Nick and Andrew Combo Salop break down the fallout of the series, diving deep into… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSM5233565818.mp3) ## Jalen Brunson Masterclass Crowns New York Knicks as World Champions _2026-06-14_ Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup. What an absolute thriller to close out the NBA Finals! In this episode, Coach Nick is joined by referee Chip Clark and special guest Chris to break down all the high-stakes drama from the Game 5 finale. The New York Knicks have officially captured the championship,… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSM4414960355.mp3) ## Thunderstruck: Spurs Advance To The NBA Finals _2026-05-31_ Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup. Coach Nick and NBA referee Chip Clark review Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road. This victory advances San Antonio to the NBA Finals. De'Aaron Fox scored essential baskets in the fourth quarter.… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSM4552468311.mp3) ## Whistles, Flopping, and Hand Fighting: The Truth Behind Brunson’s Dominance _2026-05-24_ Coach Nick, Combo, and ref Chip Clark break down a massive Game 3 victory for the New York Knicks over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The crew analyzes how Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart are creating an unfair advantage on the wing , before debating a potential NBA Finals matchup against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The guys also dive deep into James Harden’s ongoing… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSM7130514655.mp3) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kRPOqwqVj8Sg) _2026-05-24 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## Cavs vs Pistons: Game 5 Overtime Thriller _2026-05-17_ Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup. Coach Nick and college basketball referee Chip Clark break down an absolute Game 5 thriller that saw the Cleveland Cavaliers pull off an improbable comeback to defeat the Detroit Pistons in overtime. We dive deep into the tactical adjustments—including why it took the… [Listen](https://pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSM2523041460.mp3)