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NBA Stories

by From the Stadium Network & Nick Nasseby

The game of basketball is fluid and ever-changing, especially on the highest level. In NBA Stories, Nick Nasseby, Mike Candalora and Mark D’Aquila deep dive into topics relating to the game as it was and as it is today. These stories are focused on current topics, players, drafts, or an event that shaped the NBA as we know it.Follow @nbastoriespod on Instagram and @nbastoriespodc1 on Twitter for updates weekly and sneak peaks into the episodes Nick and Mike are contributors to FromTheStadium.com , check his articles and leave a comment!

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  1. 61.) All-Non All-Star Teams

    We're drafting our "No All Star" Team. AKA the best players who haven't made it to the ASG just yet, some of these will change after this season for sure (Looking at you Lauri and SGA). NBA Stories on IG and Twitter - @Storiesftfl Youtube -NBA Stories

  2. 60.) The Lakers are Literally as Bad as We Thought

    We're back and talking about the unfortunate events taking place in Brooklyn, as well as seeing who has the most staying power early in the season. Also, the Lakers are awful lol how funny is that.

  3. 59.) Preseason Predictions (Finally)

    We've finally come up with our Preseason Predictions, right before our NBA Fantasy Draft. Both videos will be up soon on Youtube. IG: storiesftfl Twitter: storiesftfl Youtube: NBA Stories

  4. 58.) We're Back Babyyyyy

    Oooooo child, we're running it back for a new season, full of twists and turns and probably a Lakers first round exit. We're very excited to announce that we are also partnering with the 2319 platform this season, created and founded by the one-and-only Rashad Phillips, in order to bring you the...

  5. 57.) First Round was Actually Tweaking

    Ben Simmons' spine is a myth, sort of like the boogie man or Sasquatch. It doesn't actually exist but your parents tell you it does so the world seems a little less cruel. First round was a Florida trailer park in July-type tweaking, especially that Grizz series. @nbastories on IG y'all

  6. 56.) Requiem for The Little Man

    Playoffs are here, there's already some drama popping off in the first weekend. I'm talking about the biggest series' and the most important ones to me, as well as the effect that a guy like Chris Paul has on the success of the Suns

  7. 55.) How the NBA was Saved

    Solo one here guys. I'm touching base, been too long, wanted to talk some history: Magic v Bird, Lew Alcindor's what-it moment, Jordan in the Collins years, etc. Tying that in to the league today, this year has been wild, for real. Also, Rashad Phillips is dropping a new book, Basketball Position...

  8. 54.) How do We Honestly Feel about Luka Magic Though?

    Here me out...there's a point to me made. We're going into what we think about Luka right now, how his blue chip origins might be the downfall, and just how amazing Dirk's career was. @storiesftfl on IG

  9. 53.) Midseason Check - Cam Reddish is a Knick!!!!!

    We're back baby! Cam Reddish is official a New York Knick, and we're diving deep into that trade and the other top stories around the league, such as the surging Grizz and Ja's impact, the faltering Lakers and the surprises so far in the NBA.

  10. 52.) Next Up 2022 Edition

    Who's next up? We're talking rookies, young guys and college stars. Who's going to dictate the next wave of talent in the NBA? We're also talking about the new look Lakers (lmao) and the best Warriors team that we've seen in four years. @nbastoriespod on IG

  11. 51.) Is This the Deepest the Eastern Conference has Ever Been?(+ NBA75 snubs)

    We talk about LaMelo, Ja, and some Trae Young magic, as well as the deepest Eastern Conference we've ever seen. Also the 75 list snubs. Honestly they did a decent job, lets get real

  12. 50.) Season Tip-Off (Predictions + More Simmons Slander)

    The season is back, and so are we! Talking today about the updates on the Ben Simmons Situation in Philly, as well as certain aspects of the Bucks franchise and finally going into Predictions for the new season.

  13. 49.) Ben Simmons Slander and CF Talk

    We're finally back folks! The playoffs are wiiiiild and Nick and Mark are talking everything, but not before slandering Ben Simmons for being the weakling that he is. Follow us on Twitter and IG: storiesftfl

  14. 48.) KNICKS WIN.....and Other Playoff Stuff I Guess

    We're a week into the playoffs, and the series' are panning out as expected: crazy af!! Nick and Mark talk about the contentious Knicks - Hawks series going on right now, and the fan incidents taking place in Philly and New York. They then go in to the Western Conference, where the real craziness...

  15. 47.) Yoda Talk!! ( w/ Rashad Phillips)!!!!

    Mark and Nick speak with the one, the only, Rashad Phillips today. They go over his history scouting, his best calls to date, and talk some more about his updated positions. FOLLOW RASHAD on IG (@rashadphillips) and Twitter (@rp3natural) and follow us @storiesftfl

  16. 46.) Power Rankings Review!!!

    Nick and Mark discuss week 19's power rankings, as listed by nba.com. They also go into the breakdown of the league, as we head into the final stretch before the playoffs begin. Follow us on IG and Twitter @storiesftfl.

  17. 45.) UPDATED POSITIONS PT. 2 + Mike makes another ill advised bet

    The boys are back to talk about Rashad Phillips' (@rp3natural on Twitter, @rashadphillips2319 on IG) updated position breakdown (33:00), this week going into the forward and center positions. BUT FIRST, Steph is a wizard except against the Wizards, also the Knicks are winning the championship if…

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  18. 44.) The NEW AND IMPROVED NBA Positions

    Courtesy of Rashad Philips, we have been gifted a breakdown of a much more specific and fluid breakdown of NBA positions. The guys talk about the latest NBA headlines and dive into the best examples of each of the guards. @storiesftfl on IG and Twitter.

  19. 43.) The Paul Pierce Destruction Tour 2021...Also Final Four Stuff

    Mike's appendix blew, so he's in the hospital and stuff. Prayers up, yo. Nick and Mark are talking Final Four and the biggest risers and fallers from the tourney this year. Who looked the best, and how much has this mock changed up for real. @storiesftfl on IG and Tweetah.

  20. 42.) Trade Deadline Reaction/MVP RACE UPDATE (THIS ISH IS WIDE OPEN)

    A wild, wild trade deadline just passed. We're going through the trades, and which teams won and, more importantly, which teams lost. We're also going into the ROTY and MVP race, with the unfortunate injuries taking place recently. Follow on Twitter and IG @storiesftfl.

  21. 41.) Knicks are Taking Over the League. IQ for MVP...also second half review and stuff idk

    The second half is upon us. Nick and Mark discuss teams with the most to lose, betting favorites for the MVP award, as well as why Trae Young is overrated, at least this year. This is among a ton of other stuff that I honestly forgot to write down, sue me. Follow us @storiesftfl, and make sure to...

  22. 40.) It's LAMELO, Not Melo. Don't Get it Twisted You Casuals

    We're picking underrated teams and talking about the Rookie of the Year. Also, is anyone going to the Olympics, or are we gonna lose again. GIVEAWAY ALERT: gonna give some stuff away at 500 followers on IG and Twitter @storiesftfl. Listen to the episode to find out what.

  23. 39.) All Star Roster Review/ Top Ten Snubs

    A bunch of snubs this year, y'all. We're going through the top ten that we can think of. Also, why do people like Spanish music? Seriously, I don't get it. Someone please explain it to me. We're reading off our contest winners on a live stream on 2/27. Stay tuned! Twitter/IG: @storiesftfl

  24. 38.) Updating the MVP Ladder/Who Can You Compare Jokic To?

    From The Stadium's Nick Nasseby and Mark D'Aquila dive into their ROTY and MVP ladders, somehow turning into a conversation about Kyle Lowry. The MVP Race is a three horse one, and one of those horses in Nikola Jokic from Denver, who is an incomparable specimen. But is he? Nick talks about the…

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  25. 37.) Stories From the Foul Line(!!) All-Star Game...Make it Make Sense/Panic Mode

    Nick Nasseby, Mike Candolora and Mark D'Aquila from From The Stadium discuss the absurdity of actually holding an All-Star game this year. They debate the locks to actually make the team, and who might be on the outside looking. Someone might even promise to shave their head if a certain point...

  26. 36.) Remembering Kobe/MVP Conversation (w/ Mark D'Aquila)

    A great episode dedicated to one of the GOATS, Kobe Bean Bryant. Taken from us way too soon. We go into our experience on that day, as well as our first experiences watching Kobe play, as kids. Also talked about: MVP conversations, Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal, and Giannis (again). Follow…

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  27. 35.) COVID Games/The Blazers are Cursed/Is Milwaukee Actually Good?/2004 Olympics (w/ Mark D'Aquila)

    Week Four in the Books, y'all! We've seen a lot so far, but is it time to press the panic button just yet? COVID is ravaging the league, and Mike, Nick and Mark weigh in on the reasons why as well as the best courses of action to solve this crisis. They then go into the Blazers, Bucks, and other...

  28. 34.) Harden Finally Got his Way/Rookies Making Waves (w/ Fran Kilinski)

    James Harden finally whined and pouted enough to force his way out of Houston, and Nick is joined by Fran Kilinski, a contributor for Fansided as well as the host of the Potentiation Podcast, to talk about how he's going to fare in Brooklyn. They talk about the rooks who are making a name for...

  29. 33.) Return of the Chef/ Trusting the Procezz

    Imagine convincing the entire city of Philadelphia to allow you to let their team suck for 5 consecutive years before they're ever good. That's what Sam Hinkie did. Week 2 is underway, and your favorite co-hosts are going into the big stories, as well as talking about the drama filled timeline of...

  30. 32.) Week One: KNICKS ARE GONNA WIN IT ALL/The Thunder's Winning Ways (w/ Mark D'Aquila)

    You heard it here first, folks. The New York Knicks are most assuredly going to win the 2021 NBA Finals. Nick, Mike and Mark go into unlikely 3-0 teams and their standings, as well as some teams that have underperformed thus far. They go into their player of the week and then dive into the…

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  31. 31.) AND WE'RE OFF: 2021 Season Preview and Predictions (w/ Logan Semegram)

    The season just started, and you know that Mike, Nick and their guest Logan Semegram are ON it. They go into the extensions to key players in the past week, dive into the GSW-BKN and LAL-LAC games, and talk about Kyrie's love of sage. We're predicting the awards this season! MVP, ROTY, DPOY, 6th...

  32. 30.) Trashing Top 100’s with @GENUINEGUY

    Disney did it again, y’all. They dropped another God Awful Top 100, and Nick & Mike are joined by THE BEST MEMER TICKIN’ @GENUINEGUY to try to hurt their feelings. They also talk about Kyrie being a punk, the Harden Saga, go into their top 8 seeds for 2020-21 (43:29) and break down their TOP TEN...

  33. BONUS 2: Darko Was the Worst Case Scenario....But What Choice did they Have?

    When the Pistons took Darko Milicic in 2003, before Carmelo...and D-Wade...and Chris Bosh...most people were actually on board. But what was the selling point on the kid? Also, how did the Pistons even get that pick? Poor guy....

  34. BONUS!! Mike D'Antoni Changed the NBA(Yeah, I said it)...but Was he Too Soon (Yes, Obviously)

    Bonus Episode!! Because I love you guys. I'm running this solo (Nick), and talking about Mike D'Antoni's impact on the NBA as it stands today. Imagine the 05-06 Suns in 2020? @nbastoriespod

  35. 29.) NBA Futures!!!! Over/Under with Mark D'Aquila (Also James Harden is a Snake)

    Vegas dropped the odds! Mark, Nick and Mike make their picks for Over/Under in the upcoming season, as well as make their predictions for the James Harden sage....I'm literally writing this a day later and we're at the same place with that, so this is still hot hot. @nbastoriespod on IG

  36. 28.) 2021 Breakout Stars/Linsanity

    We're talking Breakout Stars this week! Who's going to be the next up in the NBA? Mike and Nick go into the Westbrook/Wall trade and give their top three breakouts for the upcoming season. Then the talk about the biggest breakout of the 2010's (at least for a time) in Jeremy Lin and Linsanity,...

  37. 27.) FREE AGENCY WEEK ONE: The Wild West is Upon Us(!!!) (w/ NEW CO-HOST Mike Candolora)

    FREE AGENCY! It's been wild so far, with teams really sticking proverbial feet in proverbial mouths, and others getting a jump on success. Mike and Nick talk about their winner and losers, go into contract details (who's overpaid and underpaid) and discuss which teams are setting themselves up…

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  38. 26.) 2020 NBA Draft Review (With Mike Candolora)

    Draft week is coming to a close, and Nick, along with guest and fellow FTS contributor Mike Candolora, are here to review all of the in's and out's. They discuss the picks, who rose, who fell, who was a steal, and who was a reach. They also talk about the teams that won, and the teams that lost...

  39. 25.) Draft Week Special!!! Re-picking the 1996 Super Draft (With Logan Semegram & Mark D'Aquila)

    It's the most wonderful time of the year...mf'in DRAFT WEEK! To keep up with the festivities, Nick, Logan and Mark teamed up to re-draft the spectacular 1996 Class, with some of the biggest names in NBA history associated. Tune in as they discuss this year's class and the NBA landscape that was...

  40. 24.) 2018 Re-Draft/ The Bubble Games Finale (ft. Nolan Smith and Mark D'Aquila)

    The 2018 Draft has proven full of talent, even this early. It's incredible how many of these guy slipped through the cracks. Nick is joined by FTS contributor Nolan Smith and Mark D'Aquila from the Mark and Gram Pod to Re-draft this class, and see who would go where if it were done again. They…

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  41. 23.) Cheap Shots/Dirtiest Players All-Time (w/Logan Semegram & Bill Vicos)

    We're talking cheap shots, tonight! Bill and Logan join Nick to discussoh the worst of the worst when it comes to players who took it too far. That being said, this episode is definitely NSFW. Check out the Mark & Gram Podcast here and follow them @markandgram_pod.

  42. 22.) NBA Mock Draft 2020 (w/ Ben Paz, Logan Semegram & Mark D’Aquila)

    This class is super weak, but Nick, Logan, Ben and Mark are drafting the first 16 picks! Trades, reaches and steals: see what goes down! Let us know what you think. Read the article: https://fromthestadium.com/2020-nba-mocha-mock-draft-1-0/ Pazt the Lines Sports:...

  43. 21.) Every Team's Biggest X-Factor, also the 76er's are Terrible (w/ Ben Paz)

    Every team has a player (or multiple) that are required in order for them to get to the next phase of these playoffs. Nick and Ben Paz from Pazt the Lines Sports Pod dive into who needs to step up for every team in these playoffs...NBA Stories is now a part of the From the Stadium Network...Read...

  44. EPISODE 20(!!!!) The Bubble Games Report/We Believe Warriors: Before the Bandwagon (W/ Mark D'Aquila)

    ALREADY 20 EPISODES IN Y'ALL! WOW! This week, Nick and Mark D'Aquila from the Mark and Gram Podcast talk about the Bubble Games, as the Blazers are starting to look like a genuine contender in the west, despite being an 8 seed. They discuss their top flops of the Bubble, who didn't show up and…

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  45. 19.) The Bubble Games: A Tale of Underdogs (w/ Mark D'Aquila and Logan Semegram)

    Basketball's Back AHHHHHHH(!!) This is not a drill, yall. Nick is joined by Mark D'Aquila and Logan Semegram, the co-hosts of the Mark and Gram Pod (check out that link to their show), to talk about the NBA Restart. Who got robbed for COY, who has shown up in a big way in the Bubble, and where…

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  46. 18.) The Ball Chronicles: Did Lavar Break the NCAA? (w/ Mark D'Aquila)

    This week, Nick and Mark D'Aquila from the Mark and Gram Pod talk about the state of sports amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic (1:26). Then they talk all about the patriarch of the Ball Family and his influence on not only his own sons, but the basketball world as a whole. Who is Lavar Ball and what…

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  47. How to Lose Friends and Infuriate People: The Decision 10 Years Later (w/Ben Paz & Logan Semegram)

    On July 8th, 2010, the NBA World shifted when LeBron James announced his decision to play for the Heat the following season. People were MAD mad, and, as usual, we're here to exploit their emotions for clout....Ben Paz from Pazt The Lines Sports...

  48. 16.) Seriously Dude What Happened to You? You Used to Be So Good. (w/ Logan Semegram)

    This week, Nick and Logan (from the Mark and Gram Podcast) dive into the current status of the sports world as we know it, including the ESPY's and the stances taken by athletes worldwide about social justice. They discuss the league reopening and what this means for the NBA and then...WHAT...

  49. 15.) All-Time Draft: A Tale of Terrible GM's and Draft Steals (w/ Ben Paz)

    Have you ever wondered where your favorite player was drafted? No? Just Me? Man, I really need a life...This week, Ben Paz, from Pazt the Line Sports Pod and Nick go through the first round, selecting the best player ever drafted at that position. There have been a lot of terrible GM's who have...

  50. Nick’s Experience

    From Nick: “I think I’ve stayed quiet long enough. It’s hard to keep talking like all is normal. When the world around us is changing so drastically. As a bi-racial black Man, here’s my take.” Love y’all, thanks for listening

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The game of basketball is fluid and ever-changing, especially on the highest level. In NBA Stories, Nick Nasseby, Mike Candalora and Mark D’Aquila deep dive into topics relating to the game as it was and as it is today. These stories are focused on current topics, players, drafts, or an event that shaped the NBA as we know it.Follow @nbastoriespod on Instagram and @nbastoriespodc1 on Twitter for updates weekly and sneak peaks into the episodes Nick and Mike are contributors to FromTheStadium.com , check his articles and leave a comment!

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