The Mid-Post

(*RECORDED PRIOR TO 4/20 GAMES*) The NBA Playoffs are underway and Dez returns this week sharing his key takeaways from the first two days of Playoff action. He starts by discussing general Playoff topics such as why it is important to have a floor general to run the offense and how the postseason reveals player and team weaknesses. Then, he uses the rest of the show to look into each series and analyze what went right for the winning teams and what went wrong for the losing teams.Follow The Mid-Post:https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/https://x.com/midpostpodConnect with Desmond:https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=https://x.com/desmondpowell_https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondpowell_Desmond's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DGFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

With the NBA Playoffs tipping off this weekend, Desmond shares his pros and cons for all 12 qualifying teams as well as the 8 teams set to face off in the Play-In Tournament. He breaks down why he believes the Knicks have the opportunity to approach the Playoffs differently than Tom Thibodeau, the Rockets' dichotomy around Reed Sheppard, why this year might be the best chance to overthrow the Thunder, and many more hot topics ahead of the most exciting part of the season.Follow The Mid-Post:https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/https://x.com/midpostpodConnect with Desmond:https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=https://x.com/desmondpowell_https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondpowell_Desmond's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DGFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Desmond introduces "The Shootaround" -- shorter episodes dedicated to niche subjects across the NBA. In this first edition, Dez discusses the importance of players being able to score in simple ways and analyzes whether or not increased spacing could potentially be the reason why it's become less popular to make the game easier for oneself. Ultimately, the episode is meant to make you think and consider different ways the game we love continues to evolve and adapt.Follow The Mid-Post:https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/https://x.com/midpostpodConnect with Desmond:https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=https://x.com/desmondpowell_https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondpowell_Desmond's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DGFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

In the spirit of March Madness, Desmond looks ahead towards the NBA Draft and discusses how the skills of Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa, and Cam Boozer may translate to the NBA. He then offers his own comparisons for each player and reveals the teams that provide an ideal fit for their playstyles. Later on, he lists three NBA players that have experienced a resurgence this season and looks into the traits that have helped them bring a rebirth to their careers. And after the "Make or Miss?" segment, Dez concludes the episode giving flowers to a one of the most passionate players and best wing scorers from the 2000s and early-2010s.Follow The Mid-Post:https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/https://x.com/midpostpodConnect with Desmond:https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=https://x.com/desmondpowell_https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondpowell_Desmond's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DGFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

The NBA season isn't over just yet, but Desmond believes that the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves are due to make big adjustments to their rosters this summer. First, he looks into the Sixers' collapse and shares whether or not they should fully embrace the Tyrese Maxey-VJ Edgecombe era. Then, he compares the T-Wolves to the 2018 Raptors while urging them to make similar sacrifices to improve their roster before Anthony Edwards inevitably decides to move on from the team. And after the weekly game of "Make or Miss?," Dez ends the show honoring a pioneer who was known for his calm demeanor and effortless buckets that torched the NBA throughout the 70s and early-80s.Follow The Mid-Post:https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/https://x.com/midpostpodConnect with Desmond:https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=https://x.com/desmondpowell_https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondpowell_Desmond's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DGFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Following up on last week's episode, Desmond shifts his focus to the Eastern Conference Playoffs and analyzes the potential matchups that may be presented by the end of the regular season. First, he categorizes the Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, and Cavaliers as "The Fantastic Four," evaluating various trends, strengths, and weaknesses that each contender possesses. Then, he offers insight on the following matchups: Celtics vs. Heat, Knicks vs. Magic, and Cavs vs. Raptors, and reveals his hypothetical series predictions. As always, Dez ends the show playing "Make or Miss?" before praising one of the most underappreciated All-Stars of the 2000s.Follow The Mid-Post:https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/https://x.com/midpostpodConnect with Desmond:https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=https://x.com/desmondpowell_https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondpowell_Desmond's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DGFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

With the NBA Playoffs on the horizon, Desmond offers an early look at the potential matchups that may manifest in the Western Conference. First, he breaks down the difference in defensive strategies between the San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets, before sharing what the Oklahoma City Thunder will have to improve on in order to repeat as champions. Then, he details the strengths and weaknesses that exist within each of the following matchups: Spurs vs. Suns, Rockets vs. Lakers, and Timberwolves vs. Nuggets, before revealing his hypothetical series predictions. To the end show, Dez plays "Make or Miss?" and gives his flowers to an underrated 3-level scorer from the 2010s.Follow The Mid-Post:https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/https://x.com/midpostpodConnect with Desmond:https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=https://x.com/desmondpowell_https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondpowell_Desmond's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DGFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

This week, Desmond looks toward the future and shares a tentative list of the ten players that he believes will be the stars he follows the most once the NBA enters its post-LeBron era. While ranking them from 10-to-1, he analyzes why he gravitates towards each of their games and predicts their ideal trajectories for their careers. Then, he gets into a lighthearted version of "Make or Miss?" before ending the episode giving The Mid-Post Player of the Week to one of the most underrated scorers in NBA history.Follow The Mid-Post:https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/https://x.com/midpostpodConnect with Desmond:https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=https://x.com/desmondpowell_https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondpowell_Desmond's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DGFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Today, Dez spends most of the show reviewing the NBA All-Star Weekend events. He shares the joy he experienced watching a new generation of players compete in the Rising Stars Challenge, Damian Lillard coming off of Achilles rehab to win the Three-Point Contest, the return of the Shooting Stars Challenge, Keshad Johnson checking all the boxes en route to a successful Dunk Contest showcase, and the competitive USA vs. World format for the league's 75th All-Star Game. Then, he pivots from All-Star talk to briefly discuss his Play-In predictions for each conference before ending the show with 'Make or Miss?' and a birthday edition of Mid-Post Player of the Week. Follow The Mid-Post:https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/https://x.com/midpostpodConnect with Desmond:https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=https://x.com/desmondpowell_https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondpowell_Desmond's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DGFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

In a jam-packed episode, Desmond recaps the NBA Trade Deadline and starts the show detailing why he believes the Utah Jazz were one of the winners of the deadline. On the flipside, he then discusses why the Sacramento Kings were losers of the deadline and shares mock trades that would allow them to move on from their veteran core and fully embrace a rebuild. After a Trade Deadline edition of "Make or Miss?," Dez is joined by Coach Nick of BBallBreakdown who honors an NBA scoring legend for "Mid-Post Player of the Week" and shares plenty of coaching insights on how the game is played and managed today.Follow & Connect with Coach Nick and BBallBreakdown:https://www.youtube.com/@bballbreakdownhttps://x.com/bballbreakdownFollow The Mid-Post:https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/https://x.com/midpostpodConnect with Desmond:https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=https://x.com/desmondpowell_https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondpowell_Desmond's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DGFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

In the debut episode, Desmond tips off the show giving his honest reactions to the All-Star reserve selections and shares who he believes was snubbed from the Sunday Showcase. Then, he reflects on the Milwaukee Bucks' journey towards their inevitable separation from Giannis Antetokounmpo, while offering his ideal trade scenarios for the superstar forward. After that, he plays "make or miss?"---his version of "buy or sell"---in response to five ongoing trends, milestones, and/or hopeful outcomes for players and teams. And lastly, he ends the show honoring one of the NBA's best scorers with the inaugural "Mid-Post Player of the Week."Follow The Mid-Post:https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/https://x.com/midpostpodConnect with Desmond:https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=https://x.com/desmondpowell_https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondpowell_Desmond's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DGFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest

Welcome to The Mid-Post podcast! Join Desmond every Tuesday as he operates from his favorite spot on the floor and analyzes the latest topics, moments, and trends from around the NBA.Follow The Mid-Post:https://www.instagram.com/midpostpod/https://x.com/midpostpodConnect with Desmond:https://instagram.com/desmondpowell_?igshid=ODM2MWFjZDg=https://x.com/desmondpowell_https://www.tiktok.com/@desmondpowell_Desmond's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@desmondpowellH2DGFollow 19 Media Group:Twitter: @19MGroupInstagram: 19mediagrouphttps://www.19MediaGroup.comDiscover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest