Grizz & Tizz From Way Downtown
by Tommy Greer & Liam Santamaria / Mammoth Audio
Downtown’s Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss all the latest NBL and NBA basketball news and debate the hottest issues in the game. Tommy “Grizz” Greer (@tommygreer10) is the retired Captain of the Melbourne Tigers. He racked up an impressive 9 years playing in the NBL, including 4 as captain, and he brings his pro insights and fresh perspective on all things basketball. Liam “Tizz” Santamaria (@liam_santa) has spent his whole life involved with hoops. He spent one NBL season in the vital role of 4th-string PG with the Victoria Titans, but he’s now more likely to be found behind the mic at SEN Sports Radio in Melbourne or watching and writing about the game. Always keeping the boys in line is Brett "BT" Thomas (@BrettT_SEN) 'in the box with the drops. For articles and insights on NBA and NBL that you won’t get anywhere else, follow @downtownball and head to http://downtownball.net
Episodes
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115 – NBL #HardBall Daniel Kickert & Rob Beveridge
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss all the major storylines from the opening couple of rounds of #HardBall. The boys also chat to Melbourne United star Daniel Kickert about his team’s 3-0 start and Illawarra Hawks head coach Rob Beveridge about his return to the league. All that plus BT in…
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114 – Corey Webster, Nick Marvin and Nate Jawai
Corey Webster joins the podcast for an exclusive chat direct from New Orleans and the boys talk all things Perth Wildcats with CEO Nick Marvin and star recruit Nate Jawai. Webster breaks down the details of his workouts with the Pelicans and the ins and outs of his non-guaranteed NBA contract....
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113 – Ryan Broekhoff
Grizz, Tizz & BT chat to Australian Boomers star Ryan Broekhoff about his European contract situation, the recent Olympic Qualifying series and his experiences playing in the NBA Summer League. facebook.com/downtownball @downtownball The post 113 – Ryan Broekhoff appeared first on Mammoth Audio.
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112 – Boomers Wrap and David Andersen
Grizz, Tizz & BT discuss the FIBA Oceania Championships between Australia and New Zealand and chat to Boomers legend David Andersen about his sensational career. The post 112 – Boomers Wrap and David Andersen appeared first on Mammoth Audio.
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111 – NBL Rebrand Launch
NBL Chairman Graeme Wade and General Manager Jeremy Loeliger answer questions from Roy Ward, Nick Smart and Liam Santamaria at the league’s rebrand launch in Melbourne. facebook.com/downtownball @downtownball The post 111 – NBL Rebrand Launch appeared first on Mammoth Audio.
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110 – Brock Motum and Brendan Joyce
Liam Santamaria and Brett Thomas chat to Boomers star Brock Motum and Opals coach Brendan Joyce about the upcoming FIBA Oceania Championships. Motum discusses his new European contract, his decision to turn down the Utah Jazz, the injury to Dante Exum and the form of the Boomers. Joyce discusses...
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109 – Luc Longley and Brad Newley
Grizz & Tizz chat to Australian Boomers assistant coach Luc Longley and veteran swingman Brad Newley about the upcoming FIBA Oceania Championships against New Zealand. They boys also ask Longley and Newley about their memories of last year’s FIBA World Cup and what they’re expecting from the Tall...
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108 – NBL Free Agency
Liam Santamaria and Brett Thomas break down all the moving and shaking of NBL free agency. The boys discuss each team’s recent signings and chat to Lucas Walker (Adelaide 36ers), Julian Khazzouh (Sydney Kings) and Rob Beveridge (Illawarra Hawks) about the upcoming season.…
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107 – NBA Draft Preview
Liam Santamaria and Brett Thomas chat to Tommy Greer in Italy and preview the upcoming NBA Draft with Downtown’s Tom Hersz. facebook.com/downtownball @downtownball The post 107 – NBA Draft Preview appeared first on Mammoth Audio.
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106 – Shane Heal
Liam Santamaria and Brett Thomas are joined by Shane Heal to discuss NBA Finals Game 5, Curry vs Delly, Bogut’s benching and the historic play of LeBron James. The boys also discuss Heal’s new sports management company, what lies ahead for Corey Webster at the Indiana Pacers mini-camp and the...
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105 – NBA Finals: Maryborough Milk
Grizz & Tizz break down the first two games of the NBA Finals and discuss Matthew Dellavedova’s outstanding performance in Game 2. The boys also discuss the heavy load being carried by LeBron James, the adjustments being made by Steve Kerr and David Blatt and what to expect as the series moves…
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104 – NBA Finals Preview
Grizz & Tizz Preview the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. The boys discuss each of the key matchups, outline possible defensive schemes for Curry and LeBron and make predictions on who will win the title. All that plus BT in the Box, #DearGandT,...
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103 – NBL Executive Director Larry Kestelman
The boys chat with the NBL’s new Executive Director Larry Kestelman about his $6M investment in the future of the league. Kestelman speaks at length about his vision for the NBL, marketing and media, the league’s expansion plans and his intention to partner with the NBA. A must listen for all…
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NBA – Conference Finals Preview
Grizz & Tizz discuss #ClutchCity, Matthew Dellavedova, MJ vs LBJ and what lies ahead for the Clippers, Grizzlies, Wizards and Bulls. The boys also preview the Conference Finals and give their thoughts on who will advance to the NBA Finals. The post NBA – Conference Finals Preview appeared first…
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101 – Cameron Bairstow (Chicago Bulls)
Chicago Bulls rookie Cameron Bairstow joins the boys to chat about the Eastern Conference Semi Finals, D-Rose’s miraculous game-winning shot and playing for Australia during the upcoming NBA off-season. The post 101 – Cameron Bairstow (Chicago Bulls) appeared first on Mammoth Audio.
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100 – Dave Thornton
Grizz & Tizz are joined by comedian Dave Thornton as they break down the epic Spurs/Clippers Game 7 and discuss Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs. The post 100 – Dave Thornton appeared first on Mammoth Audio.
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99 – Joe Ingles
Grizz & Tizz chat to Joe Ingles about his rookie season with the Utah Jazz, life in the NBA and the future of the Australian Boomers. The post 99 – Joe Ingles appeared first on Mammoth Audio.
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98 – When It Baynes It Pours
The boys discuss all the action from the opening days of the NBA Playoffs. The post 98 – When It Baynes It Pours appeared first on Mammoth Audio.
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97 – NBA Playoffs Preview
Welcome to the Playoffs! With the regular season in the books the boys preview the first round matchups and give their thoughts on who will advance to the second round. The post 97 – NBA Playoffs Preview appeared first on Mammoth Audio.
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96 – White Chocolate
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the NCAA Championship game, PG-13’s return, the Rookie of the Year race and the candidates for the All-NBA First Team. The boys also discuss the playoff matchups they’d most like to see and how they’d go about guarding Barack Obama. All that plus BT in the...
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95 – Ronny Chieng Likes Randy Wittman’s Face
Grizz, Tizz and BT are joined by comedy superstar Ronny Chieng as they break down all the latest news, notes and quotes from the NBA. The boys discuss the MVP race and debate the championship credentials of the LA Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards. All that plus…
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94 – Steve Nash Appreciation Society
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria chat with former Dallas Maverick Chris Anstey about his former teammate and good friend Steve Nash. The boys also discuss the play of the San Antonio Spurs, Atanta Hawks, Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks as the season edges closer to the playoffs. All that…
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93 – NBA Mad March to the Playoffs
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and the suddenly unstoppable Utah Jazz. The boys also discuss the candidates for the Most Improved Player Award and what is wrong with the Detroit Pistons. All that plus BT in the Box, Studs & Duds,...
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92 – #NBL15 Grand Final Preview
Grizz & Tizz chat with New Zealand Breakers guard Rhys Carter and Cairns Taipans forward Alex Loughton ahead of the Grand Final series. The boys also discuss the news surrounding the Wollongong Hawks and chat with Hawks GM Kim Welch about the club’s immediate future. The post 92 – #NBL15 Grand...
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91 – NBA King James
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the showdown between James Harden and LeBron James, Russell Westbrook’s phenomenal February and the impressive recent form of Indiana, Boston and Utah. The boys also remember Anthony Mason, compare Derrick Rose to Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway and discuss the...
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90 – NBA Trade Deadline
Grizz & Tizz discuss the numerous trades that went down this week and debate who won and lost each deal. The post 90 – NBA Trade Deadline appeared first on Mammoth Audio.
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89 – #NBL15 Semi Finals Preview
Grizz & Tizz chat to Cairns coach Aaron Fearne, Perth coach Trevor Gleeson, New Zealand coach Dean Vickerman and Adelaide coach Joey Wright as they preview the 2015 NBL Semi Finals. The post 89 – #NBL15 Semi Finals Preview appeared first on Mammoth Audio.
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88 – NBA Joe Ingles Interview
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria chat with Aussie Boomers star and member of the Utah Jazz starting five, Joe Ingles. The boys ask Joe about being snubbed for the USA vs World Rising Stars Game, which teammates he tends to hang out with and his on-court chemistry with Dante Exum and star Gordon...
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87 – #NBL15 Round 19
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 19 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to New Zealand Breakers star Cedric Jackson about his miraculous game-winning shot as well as Wollongong Hawks forward Adam Ballinger about his decision to retire and his…
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86 – #NBL15 Round 18
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 18 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Townsville young gun and Round 18 Player of the Week Todd Blanchfield about the Crocs’ big win over New Zealand and his own outstanding season. All that plus BT in the Box…
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85 – NBA Hop on Pop
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria celebrate Gregg Popovich’s 1,000th career win, discuss the Sacramento Kings coaching situation and preview the upcoming All-Star Weekend in New York City. The boys also discuss the numerous gut-wrenching losses suffered by the Phoenix Suns this season as well as…
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84 – #NBL15 Round 17
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 17 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to former league MVP and current Wollongong star Gary Ervin about the Hawks’ tumultuous season, ‘earning respect’ and his memories of growing up in the mean streets of The Big...
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83 – NBA Off and Racing
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the resurgent Cleveland Cavaliers, the race for the 8th seed in the Western Conference, #Hassanity and who they think is over/under rated around the league. The boys also break down the impressive play of the Milwaukee Bucks and discuss the All-Star reserve...
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82 – #NBL15 Round 16
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 16 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to the new Chairman of the NBL Board, Graeme Wade, about the league’s expansion plans, the progress of the league’s broadcast negotiations and the future of the Townsville...
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81 – NBA Execution
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss LeBron’s return to the Cavs, the struggling Chicago Bulls and the excitement of seeing four Australians sharing an NBA floor for the first time in history. They also break down the remarkable shooting form of Atlanta Hawk shooting guard Kyle Korver and...
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80 – #NBL15 Round 15
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 15 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Adelaide star Jamar Wilson about his childhood growing up in the Bronx, the 36ers playoff hopes, his own outstanding form and the rumoured addition of All-NBL big man Daniel...
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79 – #NBL15 Round 14
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 14 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Cairns Taipans super-sub Cameron Tragardh about his team’s impressive play, his own outstanding form and who he sees as the ‘teams to watch’ for this year’s title. All that…
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78 – NBA Hassanity
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the seemingly unstoppable Atlanta Hawks, Kemba Walker’s clutch play, the Hassan Whiteside phenomenon and the evergreen #PauPau Gasol. The boys also debate whether Jimmy Butler is a franchise player, where Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe sit among the…
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77 – NBA Ka-Kaw!
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the soaring Atlanta Hawks, the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers and whether or not Josh Smith has the reverse Midas touch. The boys also explore the future of Cavs coach David Blatt, Damian Lillard’s credentials as a top 5 NBA point guard and debate which…
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76 – #NBL15 Round 13
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 13 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Townsville star Brian ‘King Conk’ Conklin about his journey in professional hoops, his own outstanding season and his toughest matchups in the NBL. All that plus BT in the Box,...
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75 – NBA Welcome Back Patty
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the sudden return of Patty Mills, J-Smoove at Houston and the recent struggles of both Cleveland and San Antonio. The boys also remember the big moments from the calender year of 2014 ahead of the New year, discuss the first returns from the NBA All Star...
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74 – #NBL15 Round 12
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 12 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Adelaide star Adam Gibson about the resurgent 36ers, the improved form of high profile signing Brock Motum and the chemistry between he and Jamar Wilson in the Adelaide...
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73 – #NBL15 Round 11
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 11 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Cairns import Scottie Wilbekin about life in far North Queensland, his funky new hairstyle and who he sees as the major contenders for this year’s NBL title. All that plus BT…
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72 – NBA Who Says No?
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the Rajon Rondo trade, the flying Atlanta Hawks and The People’s Champ, Toronto Raptors guard Lou Williams. The boys also throw around some possible trade ideas, deliver some painful truths to Lakers and Knicks fans and celebrate yet another victory for the...
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71 – #NBL15 Round 10
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 10 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to star Sydney import Josh Childress about the Kings’ topsy-turvy form, why he decided to play in Australia and whether or not Sydney are genuine title contenders. All that plus…
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70 – You’re Fired!
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss Kobe Bryant’s achievement in passing Michael Jordan in the all-time scorers list and the shocking firing of Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Malone. The boys also look at the early pacesetters in the NBA’s end-of-season awards, possible Lace Stephenson…
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69 – #NBL15 Round 9
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 9 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to legendary South Australian hoops writer Boti Nagy about the slumping Adelaide 36ers and get the inside word on Brock Motum, Adam Gibson, Jamar Wilson and Head Coach Joey Wright....
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68 – NBA Royalty
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the dominant Golden State Warriors, slumping Detroit Pistons and recovering DeMarcus Cousins. The boys also celebrate the recent wins achieved by the Philadelphia 76ers and debate whether Michael Jordan’s presence on the bench of the Charlotte Hornets is...
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67 – #NBL15 Round 8
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 8 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Wollongong forward Tim Coenraad about the Hawks’ streak-breaking win over the Townsville Crocodiles, his own outstanding performance and the positive influences within the...
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66 – NBA Mamba Madness
Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the historic play of Kobe Bryant, the return of Russell Westbrook and the outstanding play of Western Conference leaders Memphis and Golden State. The boys also discuss the improving chemistry of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the horrendous Philadelphia Tankers...
About this show
Downtown’s Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss all the latest NBL and NBA basketball news and debate the hottest issues in the game.
Tommy “Grizz” Greer (@tommygreer10) is the retired Captain of the Melbourne Tigers. He racked up an impressive 9 years playing in the NBL, including 4 as captain, and he brings his pro insights and fresh perspective on all things basketball.
Liam “Tizz” Santamaria (@liam_santa) has spent his whole life involved with hoops. He spent one NBL season in the vital role of 4th-string PG with the Victoria Titans, but he’s now more likely to be found behind the mic at SEN Sports Radio in Melbourne or watching and writing about the game.
Always keeping the boys in line is Brett "BT" Thomas (@BrettT_SEN) 'in the box with the drops.
For articles and insights on NBA and NBL that you won’t get anywhere else, follow @downtownball and head to http://downtownball.net
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