Nothing But Respect

NBR Hall of Fame guest Tom Krell (How To Dress Well) returns to talk Wemby losing his cool, the Nuggets' downfall, Christian Braun psychosis, why the Wolves are his new favorite team, sampling Bones Hyland vocals for a song, the Mormonization of America and much moreGot a tip about someone's hoops game? HIt the broke jumper tip line ‪(347) 380-6426‬ or email us at [email protected] How To Dress Well on Twitter, IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Danny aka Mr. Whos Next aka the genius behind this shai edit, and many more. We talk about how he started making crazy ig edits, what makes his so fun and how he's been able to break through in sports media. We also talk about how fun the first round has been, Donovan Mitchell missing floaters, and Jaylen Brown breaking down game tape of him losing on stream (chef's kiss). LINKSEvery Whos Next Edit is amazing. Here are a few we especially love: Westbrook, Shai, this one, and this one. Follow WhosNextShow on Twitter, IGFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by the great Henry Abbott of TrueHoop to talk about his work being cited in a recent New Yorker interview with Steve Kerr, what innovation in sports medicine actually looks like, and the NBA's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. We also discuss Rob Mahoney being a bucket, and NBA players cheating at pickup basketball.THE BROKE JUMPER TIP LINE IS HERE. CALL OR TEXT US AT 347-380-6426. Email Us at [email protected] Bethea's New Yorker profile of Steve KerrHenry's book BallisticTrueHoop's Jeffrey Epstein investigationFollow Henry on TwitterFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk to author and Defector staff writer Giri Nathan about the first weekend of playoff basketball, KAT committing micro aura transgressions, Jordan Peterson crying while watching Shai shoot free throws, and the Jamal vs Jokic two-man game. We also discuss a16z's new media venture "MTS" (or Monitoring The Situation). Follow Giri on TwitterRead CHANGEOVERRead CHANGEOVER in ItalianGiri on Jokic from 2021Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Look, this was supposed to be the Denver hit in our western mega pod with Tom Krell (HowToDressWell) and Tom Ley but we caught lightning in a bottle. Tom Ley's audio is a little messed up but its really must listen podcasting. Go Nuggets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnVKqQiQyTQSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The second annual NBR Playoff Mega Preview is here, and it's bigger than ever. We invite friends of the program whose teams have made the playoffs to come on and wax about their guys. Each one is supposed to be 10 minutes long and they all went 20 mins+.This is the preview of the EAST. You can find our West preview here and our Toms preview here.East LineupMaitreyi Anantharaman — Pistons — Topics: Caris LeVert love, Jerami Grant having a mural at a bar in Detroit, Ausar Thompson is so good@TrillBroDude — Sixers — Topics: The Sixers are bad and are not making the playoffs, if landing a 747 or removing an appendix is harder, the Sixers being too random to be good, the 48 hours when VJ was Michael JordanNoah Kulwin — Knicks — Topics: Jumping off a building and landing in a Sidetalk video, the Knicks being a team built for the playoffs, the sudden goatedness of the EastJacob Rosenberg — Hornets — Topics: Learning about Miami, LaMelo, the Greensboro Hornets, how Jacob is as an editorSam Sheehan — Celtics — Topics: Baylor Scheierman being a demon, Jaylen Brown's spray-on hair, his bounce back via postingIsle McElroy — Raptors — Topics: Scottie Barnes being frustrating, the Raptors not quite existing, the Raptors never being good teamsMichael Centola – Hawks — Topics: Being the coldest white boy, Jalen Johnson being sick, CJ McCollum being sick, almost going to the Magic City the night before Luke Kornet ruined it Sean Kuhn — The Magic — Topics: Paolo not being an offense unto himself, Jalen Suggs locking in over his headband, Jett Howard not existingKylie Cheung – James Harden – Topics: James Harden, Charlie Kirk, Etsy WitchesFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THE second annual NBR Playoff Mega Preview is here, and it's bigger than ever. We invite friends of the program whose teams have made the playoffs to come on and wax about their guys. Each one is supposed to be 10 minutes long and they all went 20 mins+.This is the preview of the WEST. You can find our East preview here and our Toms preview here.West LineupIsaac Chotiner — Rockets — Topics: Sengun is badTyler Parker — Thunder — Topics: Tyler learns about the 2024 meat off, Alex Caruso shooting poorly, things breaking right for the ThunderEamon Whalen — Wolves — Topics: Joan Beringer minutes, McDaniels is the truth, the Wolves having doubters, Ant auto-meat@idkhoops — Lakers — Topics: The Lakers are live dogs, LeBron can still be the best player in a series, Pacific Rim Style Unc CoalitionsSean Highkin — Blazers — Topics: The Quorum of unformed guys, Jerami Grant having a mural in Portland, remembering when Chauncey Billups got arrestedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector's David Roth to reflect on the men's college basketball season and wax about what these guys might look like in the NBA. We discuss the unknowability of projecting guys into the pros, the types of prospects we always fall in love with, and who the kings might take.LINKSFollow David Roth on BlueskyFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by rapper and certified New Jersey ball knower Papo2004. We talk to him about, playing nba live 2005 with DJ Lucas, attempting to start a podcast, but all his cohosts wanted to talk about was Kanye, why Josh Hart actually isn't the heart and soul of the Knicks, loving KAT, jews loving basketball, and much more. Plus Harry and Patrick talk a little at the top about Patrick watching basketball in the shower, and Harry gets a wild Darryn Peterson take off.LINKSFollow Papo2004 on IGListen to Papo2004 on Spotify, Apple MusicFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector writer Maitreyi Anantharaman to talk about ratification of a new WNBA CBA! We talk about the wins for the players, possible wins for the league, and how the whole thing has been covered. We also discuss the Pistons being on fraud watch, who's gonna play the Valks in the championship next year, and UCLA's star-studded roster. LINKSMaitreyi on the news of the new CBAThe Ringer WNBA Show about the Langham stakeoutI'm Being Canceled By WNBA Old Guard Media? (Receipts Inside)Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by author of A Little Blood and Dancing, cohost of Wait a Minute, and Ringer staff writer Tyler Parker to finally have some pro-OKC takes on the show. We talk about OKC being villains, the Nike apparatus, Wemby's ethical hoops stance, how every great team eventually becomes the bad guys. We also discuss Bams 83 point game and how the real enemy is Wilt Chamberlain. LINKSBuy Tyler's novel A Little Blood and DancingCheck out Wait a Second...Video of Wilt's 100-point game Follow Tyler on IG, Bluesky Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by your favorite musician's favorite ball knower, Will Anderson of Hotline TNT. We talk about the origin of his NBA zine Ass'n Up, why artists don't like the Thunder, his personal issue with the people of Oklahoma City, growing up a Wolves fan, the Hawks' Magic City situation, hooping at the Ridgewood YMCA, and thoughtful internet usage. LINKSFollow Hotline TNT on IGCheck out their website for all things Hotline TNT. You can purchase Ass'n Up there!Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Will Menaker of the great Chapo Trap House podcast to talk about the pressure this Knicks team is under, the specter of New Jersey, Mike Brown vs Thibs, the 90s knicks, comparisons between politics and sports, and the NBA's precarious position as a 'progressive' league.LINKSFollow Will on Twitter, IGFollow Chapo Trap House on Twitter Follow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyP.S.: Check out the new merch from former NBR guest Maya Goldberg-Safir's ROUGH NOTES newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by basketball analyst, comms consultant, and Neemias Queta super fan Ricardo Brito Reis to talk about the recent groundswell of news around the NBA's plans to expand into Europe in some capacity. We talk to Ricardo about the passion for basketball in some European cities, what might get lost with this expansion, and some of the sporstwashing at play. We also talk about Neemias Queta, the pride of Portugal.LINKSRicardo recently wrote a piece for Katie Heindl's excellent substack Basketball Feelings, about the NBA's plan to expand into EuropeThe Athletic's Joe Vardon has done some great reporting on the possible expansionPatrick on Neemias Queta's journey to the NBALinksKatie's Substack Basketball FeelingsFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by our lawyer Ock Sportello and Sam Sheehan of the You Know Ball Podcast to talk imagined tanking discourse, harry's spelling woes, clavicular being from Hoboken, Clippers (which, to be clear, is different from "The Clippers), and Jeffrey Epstein's sports blog.LinksSam's great piece on tanking discourseMinh Tran's piece on Clavicular and ClippingHarry reviewing Rich Paul's PodcastAll Things You Know Ball PodcastOck's blog Never HungoverFollow Sam on TwitterFollow Ock on TwitterFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by journalist Eamon Whalen to comb through the confusing story of Kevin Durant's alleged Twitter burner activity. We also discuss Eamon's reporting on the story of Nathan Seabrook, how America's right wing imagines Minnesota, and what we think leads to these moments of NBA activism. We also talk about if the Wolves can win it all.LinksEamon's piece: How a Mercenary Became a Minneapolis Mall CopThe original KDF threadFollow Eamon on Twitter, IG, SubstackFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Harry and Patrick discuss Giannis' strange Kalshi partnership and what it says about prediction markets in sports. Then they talk about the new look cavs, the end of the kuminga era, and who the Clavicular of the NBA is.LinksPatrick on James Harden's Trade Demand NY Times on Prediction Markets vs Sports Books Harry's new Pod ClassKatie Heindl on Kalshi and GiannisSam Kriss on ClavicularFollow Nothing But Respect on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We kick off today's episode with a tribute to Dan McQuade, who tragically died last week after a battle with cancer. Then North Carolina native  Jacob Rosenberg gives us some context for the Hornets' recent success, debuts some theories about LaMelo Ball's Post-Pastiche play, and explains why he thinks the Hornets are an unambiguous success this year. We also discuss Steph Curry's mother's interest in Judaism. Editors Note: Harry erroneously referred to 21 Savages idea for a new city as "Opp City". 21 Savages' actual name for the city is "Crash Out City."LINKSDan McQuade tribute at 76rs gameFollow Jacob on Twitter, IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow our new IG!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector's own Samer Kalaf to discuss the saga of the highly influential (for better or for worse) Instagram page HOUSE OF HIGHLIGHTS. Along the way we talk about advertising brain drain, the victory of marketing speak over prose, copaganda, emoji choices, cynical marketing, being too tuff, and much more.LINKSSamer's Highlights for Children storyEsquire profile of Omar RajaNew ModelsFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Samer on Twitter, BlueskyFollow our new nothing but respect InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by author Jeremy Gordon to talk about his excellent novel SEE FRINEDSHIP, Jordan era supremacy, Rich Paul's podcasting venture, and why the better team always wins. LINKS:Follow Jeremy on Twitter, IGPurchase See FriendshipPatrick and Jeremy's interview about See FriendshipFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by author and creator of TrueHoop, Henry Abbott, to talk injuries, electromagnetic fields, Trae Young, and the true value of a point guard. We also propose some Big Idea rule changes like abolishing the draft, and putting a key in the corner.LINKSOur previous episode with Henry Purchase Henry's book BalisticPatrick on Trae YoungHenry on Trae YoungNiners Electromagnetic Field TheoryFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Henry on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by actor, writer, comedian Devon Walker to talk bad NBA jersey numbers, on-court sartorial decisions, Aaron Gordon's diss track about Dwayne Wade giving him a 9/10 on in the dunk contest, and MUCH MORELINKSFollow Devon on IGListen to My Favorite Lyrics, follow the pod on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Eddie Averill AKA @Realhoopermovie to discuss Sports, Movies, and Sports Movies! We talk about his experience as the admin of the legendary @nbafilmtweets account, why basketball players make good film critics, and how athletes are the new movie stars. Then we talk about Marty Supreme (SPOILERS START AT ROUGHLY: 23:28 UNTIL ROUGHLY: 01:00:30 ) and finally we hear what it was like being a lakers fan when they got luka.LINKS@nbafilmtweetsSam Bodrojan's Marty Supreme review for LARBA video Essay Eddie made about sports moviesFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Eddie on Twitter, read Vintage Violence, listen to Extended ClipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector’s Maitreyi Anantharaman to do a little Midwest NBA check-in. We talk about the Pistons’ social media team, Caris LeVert, and the Bucks’ predicament with Giannis. Maitreyi gives us an update on the labor negotiations between the WNBA and the WNBPA and on trying to decipher the signal from the noise.LINKSPatrick about Giannis Trade Talks Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Maitreyi on BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Tom Krell (How To Dress Well) to break down the excellent Spurs vs Thunder game, Evil Wemby, Cam Johnson's slow start, Jokic, Negentropic hoopers, plasticity bucket getting, Jamal Murray's IG costing him millions, and much more!LINKSFollow How To Dress Well on Twitter, IGListen to The Hellp's new albumFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the 5th annual SHAMSYS!!!! AKA the Shams Charania Award For Excellence In Divulging Of Information Through Syntax Comprehended By Many.Every year Defector hosts a livestream where Defector staff members Patrick, Samer and Giri break down the year's nominees. This year Harry joined the Shamsy committee and we are running the livestream on the NBR feed. If you want to WATCH the Shamsys stream, you can find it on twitch here or on youtube hereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by sports media legend defector, Ray Ratto, to discuss the world of NBA Refereeing. Ray walks us through how NBA refereeing has changed, the impact of Darell Garretson, and how refs used to have personalities. We also discuss the legacy of Tim Donaghy, and how Wilt Chamberlain was actually really, truly, actually a bucket.LINKSFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Ray on TwitterCheck out the NBA Refs' personalitiesNBR HOF Guest Owen Phillips Ref DatabaseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lots of MEIDA talk this week. First, we discuss a strange hole in the NBA media apparatus, then we discuss the rise of the SportsCenter-style tech show TBPN. Finally, we play a game of My Business or None of My Business.LINKS:Great profile on TBPN by Mike IsaacAnother great TBPN profile by Julia HornsteinThe TBPN Media MapFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Sam Sheehan and @TrillBroDude of the excellent You Know Ball podcast for a special Home and Home series this week. Patrick and Harry will be on an episode of YKB this week, coming out Tuesday night. On THIS episode, we discuss Luka Garza's dad, the Pelicans being broke, and the VJ Edgecomb experience. Then we talk about some of the cool teams this year, including the Rockets, Pistons, Hawks (with no Trae Young), and the Kings (JK).LINKSONLY IF YOU GET CAUGHT EPISODE 3 OUT NOW!Noa Dalzell's Feature on Luka GarzaSFGate investigation on Frank GrazaFollow Trill on TwitterFollow Sam on TwitterSubscribe to YKBFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by blogger extraordinaire Ock Sportello to talk Nico Harrison, Cam Thomas, Cooper Flag propping up the economy, possible false flag operations, Nets nihilism, and MUCH MOREP.S. As we mentioned in the intro, any rating, reviewing, sending to friends who may dig the pod, etc. is so helpful and really helps the show grow!LINKSPatrick's recent piece about the KingsOck's Nets Season Preview PieceFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Ock Sportello on Twitter, Subscribe to Ock's blog Never HungoverSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by NBC's Rohan Nadkarni to discuss some early-season trends. Included are: NBR's official Deep State nominee Noah LaRoche, this disappointing #Pelicans start, the Thunder's dominance, Ketamine Kuminga, and sandwhiches in ChicagoLINKSFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Rohan on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Liz Franczak of the esteemed TrueAnon podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about gambling, gooning, Austin Reeves, Lebron as epic bacon guy, hoops on NBC, Haliburton, the warriors, and so much more! LINKSTrueAnonPatrick on the media's coverage of the gambling scandalDaniel Kolitz's Harper's piece on GooningFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Liz on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

First, we talk to Tom Krell (also known by his stage name, How To Dress Well) about the Nuggets, agentic hoops, why the Thunder represent late capitalism, fading Sabonis, Donovan Mitchell as a cop, Cooper Flag's frame, and his high hopes for the Bulls this year. Then we talk to famously fly white boy Michael Centola about growing up with Anthony Edwards.P.S. Patrick's new podcast "Only If You Get Caught" is out TODAY!! Go check it out! LINKSThe Believe That AwardsFollow How To Dress Well on Twitter, IGFollow Michael on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is part two of our NBA Season preview! This one is mostly reviewing what happened the playoffs last year + some existential questions for the upcoming season.Follow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To preview the 2025–2026 NBA season, we went back through the 2024–2025 season and picked out the key moments — and what they might tell us about the year ahead. Topics include Ball Brothers lore, Bernie Lee and doublespeak, the Thompson Twinification of the NBA, Hyperball, Unc Ball, Boston exceptionalism, 16 teams passing on Dalton Knecht, and much more.This is Part 1 of our season preview! Part 2 drops Thursday.LINKSJoel Embiid Hears You by Dotun AkintoyeAlan Chazaro on TweakerFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we Cathy'd with Defector's own Maitreyi Anantharaman and Jordan Robinson from the Womans Hoops Podcast. We spend the first half talking about games 1 and 2 of the WNBA finals and the second half talking about.....cathy. LINKSMaitreyi on the Aces Maitreyi on the Cathy Press Conference Follow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow Jordan on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by playwright, writer, and former Instagram admin Max Wolf Friedlich to talk about knicks fandom, hating shai because you actually love him, sidetalkification of new york, and how LA brings out the Knicks sicko in him (much like the British in Northern Ireland). We also talk about his great piece in ID magazine about running the Instagram account for Lil Mequella. LINKSMax's Essay about Lil MequellaFollow Max on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by my NBR WNBA correspondent Maitreyi Anantharaman to break down the end of the Lynx season, Aces vs Fever, and Alyssa Thomas' evil (complementary) style. We also discuss the Liberty's disappointing season, Maitreyi investing in Lorde tickets too early, and who we'd want to be coached by in the W. LINKS (Lynx :( ) Maitreyi's recent blogs on the Lynx & Sami Whitcomb Patrick's recent blog on Sandy Brondello's firing Follow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by author, urbanist, and certified bucket Ben Schneider to talk about stadiums from an urbanist perspective. We discuss how stadiums play a role in what Mike Davis once dubbed “the infinite game” of metropolitan development projects. We also get into why Urbanist Twitter and NBA Twitter feel strangely similar, why basketball stadiums tend to work better for cities than football stadiums, and whether Steph Curry is secretly the youngest NIMBY alive.LINKSPre-order Ben's book, The Unfinished Metropolis: Igniting the City-Building RevolutionChris Thompson's recent piece for Defector about the terrible DC stadium dealFollow Ben on TwitterFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by writer, researcher, journalist, and co-creator of BLOWBACK, Noah Kulwin, for a mega episode recorded in person at Harry's apartment. We talk about the Aspiration story, how it’s been received and what that says about where power lies in sports media, and a larger conversation about Pablo Torre's investigative work with PTFO. We also talk to Noah about what it’s like working on The Adam Friedland Show, and what it was like being in the room for the Richie Torres interview. Finally, Noah tells us a little bit about Blowback Season 6, which comes out SEPTEMBER 22!!!!!!LINKSPablo Torre's Initial Report on Aspiration and KawhiRichie Torres on The Adam Friedland ShowBruce Arthur's Further Reporting on Kawhi in the Toronto StarFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Noah on Twitter, IGLISTEN TO BLOWBACK!! SEASON 6 COMES OUT SEPT 22!!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector staff writer Maitreyi Anantharaman to preview the WNBA playoffs. We've got something for everyone – fans locking into the playoffs, fans already locked into this season, and fans locked the f**k into their specific team’s playoff domination. We also talk who won the Plum x Aces divorce, if Caitlin Clark is the victim of racism (she's not), and what playoff outcome would be the most narratively fruitful for Maitreyi's book. Also, Harry addresses his anonymous comments in The Cut.LINKSFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Maitreyi on BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Alex Bazeley and Bobby Wagner of the Tipping Pitches Podcast for a special Home and Home Mega Two Parter Episode (a concept we invented). We ranked every Jersey patch sponsor from least evil to most evil. On this feed we did the Western Conference. Over on the Tipping Pitches feed we did the Eastern Conference.Listen to the Eastern Conference episode here on the Tipping Pitches Feed! (Apple) (Spotify)Follow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyFollow Tipping PitchesFollow Alex on TwitterFollow Bobby on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Maya Goldberg-Safir, writer, journalist, podcaster, and creator of the excellent WNBA-focused substack Rough Notes. We get a little meta at the top and talk about Maya's journey into WNBA media, then she bravely explains the Stud Buds to us. We also get into Maya's awesome reporting on the WBL and the Bay Area's First Women's Pro Basketball Team, and who should really be sitting courtside at Valks games.Editor Notes: We had a sli iiiight audio issue, and you may hear 3 or 4 instances of a light echo when we're talking over each otherLINKSMaya's Substack Rough NotesMaya's recent piece about a google doc called LESBIANSA great Pod Maya did about The PioneersFollow Rough Notes on IGFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Defector Era of Nothing But Respect is officially here! To welcome in this new era we talk to Defector writers Maitreyi Anantharaman and David Roth about what's made the Dream so good this year, how league depth has made it a good time to be a WNBA expansion team (for now) and a little bit about green d*lido gate. We also discuss Michael Porter Jr's incredible string of media appearances, and whether Wemby is actually real.LINKSMaitreyi on The DreamPatrick on MPJ Follow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow harry on Twitter, IG Follow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a special bonus episode. Harry talks to SanFranPreps.com creator Jeremy Balan about the very special website he founded to cover high school sports in the early 2010s. Important note: If you are coming here from Defector and this is the first episode you’re listening to– this is not a typical episode! Normally, Patrick is on them, and they are about the NBA / WNBA / larger world of basketball. The official Defector Era of NBR starts in August! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

BIG NEWS!!!! Nothing But Respect is officially part of Defector Media!! Wooohoo!! We’re both really excited about this. So what does all this mean? The biggest thing is Defector’s own Maitreyi Anantharaman is now our official correspondent for all things WNBA, but she really already was….. Also, i guess we’re a Mets podcast now? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick and Harry talk a bit about Bill Ackman’s tennis game, if summer league has juice, and Patricks coverage of the Tour De France. We also go into the mailbag and discuss rare YouTube videos, if football can be intellectual, and who we’d want to fight Mark Zuckerberg. If you want us to read one of your questions give us a review on apple pods or shoot us an email! Lastly…we’ve got a big annoucnement coming Wednesday!! LINKSPatrick’s Tour De France coverageHarry on a recent You Know Ball podcastFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by Defector’s own Maitreyi Anantharaman for an early/mid-season WNBA check-in! We try to figure out who’s the 3rd best team in the league, talk about the Fever’s interesting start, and Maitreyi expands on her theory that bigs dominate the league. Plus, Patrick eats crow on the Valks, reveals he’s in multiple WNBA team-specific group chats, and Harry presents some AI findings.LINKSFollow Maitreyi on BlueskyFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, BlueskyTotally Real Book This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are joined by TrillBroDude and NBABabySecret of You Know Ball podcast to talk all things NBA SLOP. We talk about the origins of slop, jesters’ privilege, the kangs as Americas team, Warriors’ greatness as a ZIRP phenomenon, Millennial hopecore in free agency, the newsroom but for shams, the addelsons, and some of the most interesting moves in free agency. LINKSAll things You Know BallFollow @TrillBroDudeFollow @NBABabySecretFollow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

harry and patrick talk nba finals, Haliburton’s really sad injury, winners and losers of the Finals and Sam Presti’s abundance team building. Then Harry argues that the KD trade announcement at Fantics Fest was staged. Follow harry on Twitter, IGFollow Patrick on Twitter, Bluesky This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit nothingbutrespect.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.