In this episode, Dustin and I dive into the world of lineup data, breaking down every two-man lineup including Scoot and Shaedon for the Portland Trail Blazers. We analyze the potential future stars, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, looking at how they performed in various lineups and what their pairing might mean for the team's future. We also …

This week, Dillon and Dustin break down the exciting developments in Blazers basketball! We dive into the team's offensive and defensive changes over the past week, discuss potential trades that could shake things up, and share the buzz surrounding the upcoming NBA Draft. Tune in for analysis, laughs, and plenty of Rip City love!…

Dustin and I talk about the last few weeks of Blazers Basketball Teams performance The team has players with the same skill sets and the issues around that. We talked about how marketing affects basketball and people's perceived value.Par Sage Digital

Another season of Blazers basketball is here! Join Dustin Hawes and me, Dillon Sage, as we break down the first four games and talk about Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, DeAndre Ayton, basketball marketing, game strategies, and much more!"Par Sage Digital

Dustin and I talk about Scoot Henderson, Donovan Clingan ,and the remaining Blazers. Did our 2024-2025 Western Confrence predictions HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage

Dustin and I talk about the 2024 NBA Draft. Mainly discussing about our new Center, Donovan Clingan. We want the Blazers to give Donovan achievable goals in his first season His role with DeAndre Ayton We are trading away all our seconds Deni Avdia, the good and bad plus comps HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackbo…

Dustin and I do our last mock draft of the draft cycle. We do our entire first-round mock. Who were the risers? Who were the fallers? Do you like the Blazers picks? HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage…

Dustin and I do our Big Boards for the draft cycle, Top 15 guys on our big board Who are the guys we are missing? Who are we too low on? Who are we too high on? HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasag…

Dustin and I remember Bill Walton's Legacy on and off the court. Then, we did our 4th mock draft of the cycle We had some draft risers that went against the consensus We focused on getting bigger and stronger with the Trail Blazers Building a switchable team that fits around Scoot and ShaedonPar Sage Digital

This episode of Complementary Pieces: Bub Carrington I talk about the fantastic start of his NCAA career. His shot-creating Pick and roll craft Playmaking Defense Weakness CompsPar S

Dustin and I talk about the French prospect Zaccharie Risacher. His potential as a sharpshooter The defensive potential Who's a better prospect between he and Ron Hollands The best fit as a prospect for Portland HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdo…

This episode of Complementary Pieces: Tyler Smith, we talk about his time at Overtime Elite. Transition to G League Ignite Outside Shooting Scoring Versatility Passing Ability Defensive Potential Areas for Improvement Fit with the Portland Trail Blazers Player Comparisons #TylerSmith #GLeagueIgnite #OvertimeElite #NBAProspect #PortlandTrailBlazers …

On this episode of the Holy Backboard, Dustin and I conduct our third mock draft of the draft cycle. We use the actual draft order to make our picks. It's interesting to see how our opinions have changed. Enjoy the show, and stay tuned for more draft content coming soon. HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @…

I talk about the French Sharp Shooter Melvin Ajinça. His roles on the French U19 team vs his professional French Team What his role in the NBA will most likely look like His screen setting Off Ball Defense Fit With the Blazers Comps Thank you Oddshopper for supporting this podcast use this code to get the best tools for all the sports betting https…

Complementary Pieces Kel'el Ware In this episode, I talk about the Indiana center Kel'el Ware. His college journey Finding a role that he can succeed individually at Indiana His versatile offense Dominate Drop coverage defense Fit on the Blazers CompsPar Sage Digital

Dustin and I have our end-of-the-season podcast Reacted to the Blazers exit interviews The disconnect between coaching and Basketball ops We talk about the development of Scoot Henderson The future of Kris Murray, Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Malcolm Brogdon Getting more spacing around Scoot and Shae HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.m…

Dustin and I do our second lottery mock of the 2024 draft cycle. Who was the high riser Biggest fallers Bigs dominating the lottery with four players drafted How do you feel about the Blazers two draft picks? HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfa…

I am talking about the defensive playmaker from Baylor, Yves Missi. His offensive skills, screen setting, finishing, and offensive rebounding Defensive playmaking, scheme versatility Fit with the Blazers Comps Thank you, Oddshopper, for supporting this podcast, https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=dasage, to get the best information for your sports bet…

Dustin and I talk about the last weekend of March Madness. We talk about Dalton Knecht and his multifaceted performances this weekend Zach Eddy, how dominant he was, and how long he played. We disagreed on the quality of the prospect he is but agree he's fantastic in a college setting. Donovan Clingan and how he plays in short bursts Jared McCain a…

I talk about the Duke sharpshooter Jared McCain. His versatile way of shooting and scoring Jared's strength and feel for the games handling defensive pressure making reads Fit with the Blazers CompsPar Sage Digital

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers. Being patient with the entire young group but Scoot especially Will the Vets play another game this season? Our young wings need to develop. Predicted games from next week's slate of games Gambling in sports and doing it responsibly here at https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=…

Dustin and I talk about the Draft-eligible players who played during the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Big men who dominated the competition Older prospects getting disrespected Guards and wings, we have questions about HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: http…

In this episode of Future Friday, we talk about the three-level scorer from Tennesse Dalton Knecht. His impressive shooting What his role will be when he scales down for the NBA with other players with gravity The context surrounding the Volunteers and why he might not have a great tournament His fit with Portland Player comps Tourney talk HB Merch…

I talk about the Weber State Star initiator, Dillon Jones. How he uses his dribble creation to get into the paint to score or set up others Finishing well at the basket while not being a great verticle athlete Awesome rebounding Skills he needs to improve on Comps Potential fit with the Portland Trail Blazers…

Dustin and I talk about the Blazers in the last few weeks Dalano Banton impressive play Scoot Henderson getting put in positions to fail Anfernee Simons confusing play Deandre Ayton being a stud post Allstar break HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.under…

Dustin and I do our first lottery mock draft of the draft cycle. Do you agree with our mock Do the Blazers improve after this mock? We miss anyone Thank you for listening to the show and giving the Draft content a chance HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://pla…

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers Anfernee Simons Is the production that are replacement guards sustainable Our second-rounders prove themselves over and over predicted games from this week's slate of game HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Und…

This episode of Complementary Pieces highlights Colorado's do-it-all-four Tristan da Silva. His NCAA Journey Offense Defense Improvements to his game Potential fit on the Trail Blazers Player Comps Thank you to Oddshopper for sponsoring this Podcast. Use this code to get positive EV bets https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=dasage…

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers. Anfernee Simons' future role on a team Deandre Ayton excellent play post All-star Play DRAFT TALK Preditced the next week of Blazers basketball HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play…

Dustin and I talked about the Colorado Buffalo Cody Williams. Cody is an excellent off-ball guard with potential on ball upside What he has to do offensively to unlock his potential Defense is moldable and all issues are fixable Player CompsPar Sage Digital

Dustin and I talk about the last few weeks of Blazers basketball We break down the last ten minutes of the game vs Detroit The things we need to see from Scoot and Anfernee for the rest of the year Anfernee needing to learn to play off-ball Jerami Grant's Long-Term prospects as the full-time Small Forward DRAFT TALK Predicted games from the next sl…

I talk about the Providence Friars Devin Carter for the second episode of Complementary Pieces. I talk about his NCAA Journey The context surrounding him taking that next step His potential fit with the Portland Trail Blazers Him being a great culture guy wherever he goes His Player comps

Dustin and I talk about the Baylor Bear Ja'Kobe Walter. We talk about his elite and versatile shooting ability. The work he would have to put in to be a starting level shooting guard His defense and the context around it The teams he fits well on His NBA team scheming around his skill set Player Comps HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Fo…

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Trail Blazers Scoot Henderson's fantastic week The viability of a Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons, and Malcolm Brogdon three-guard lineup The coaching not being creative enough Predicted the two few games of Blazers Basketball HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBack…

I did my first solo draft content podcast on the Clemson Forward/Center PJ Hall I talk about PJ's college journey How we scale him down to play in the NBA His shooting, Screen setting and playmaking his Fundamental defense and his Player Comps Thank you for listening

Dustin and I talk about the last week of Blazers basketball Deandre Ayton getting involved in the offense and shining in a more significant role How do we envision Anfernee Simons's role on the Blazers when there is better context surrounding the team? Which players are untouchable Damian Lillard returns to Portland. We predicted the games for this…

Dustin and I talk about Nikola Topić, an elite playmaker and slasher with warts in other parts of his game. Can the NBA help him get more flexibility? Can he play off the ball? What his comps are How does he fit with the Blazers specifically? Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Par Sage Digital

Dustin and I talk about the Blazers road trip, the score differential in the games from the last few weeks Coaching staff not putting players in positions to succeed What to do with DeAndre Ayton? Trade targets Predicted games for next week's slate of games Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Buy your HB merch: https://holy-backb…

Dustin and I do our first Future Friday of the draft cycle and talk about NBL Center Alexandre Sarr. As a prospect, Sarr gives you defensive versatility that is incredibly hard to find, and mixed with a developing three-point shot, it makes him the number one prospect on most boards. We talk about his fit with the current core of players, finding p…

Dustin and I talk about the lack of a paint presence. The Blazers relying too heavily on Anfernee Simons having a ceiling performance to be competitive Shaedon Sharpe is not getting enough playing time and lack of usage when in. Made our predictions for this week's slate of games. Draft coverage is coming soon Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasag…

Dustin and I talk about the last few weeks of Blazers Basketball. Blazers having one quarter every game where things fall apart Not rebounding Scoot's improvement Needing to get healthy to make decisions What players would we protect if the NBA had an expansion draft? Predicted games from this slate of games HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printif…

Dustin and I talk about how the Blazers have played the last week How important Scoot is for all Portland Trail Blazers and their ability to reach their highest potential Billups and the coaching staff not putting the players in positions to succeed. We predicted games for this slate of games for the Portland Trail Blazers Follow the show @HolyBack…

Dustin and I talked about Anfernee Simons and his wonderful play this week. He's defending at a high level and driving to the basket at an elite frequency. Shaedon Sharpe is playing exceptionally well. The young players are stepping up with the injuries on the roster. Buy our merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me/ Follow the show: Follow the sh…

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers! Shaedon Sharpe's fantastic week! Malcolm Brogdon's mentorship with Shaedon and Scoot Deandre Ayton's role this week Our opinions on the in-season Tournament Predicted games from this week's slate of game Buy HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me/products Follow the s…

Dustin and I talked about the past week of Blazers Basketball. The offense is much easier with two decision-makers at the guard positions. Jabari Walker improvement Scoots shooting prep Utilizing the Blazers player minutes so they can be more effective Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22…

Episode 360!!! Dustin and I talk about why our offense has been awful. when we get our injured players back, the offense will get so much better guards not making the reads to give us easy baskets Predicted games for slate of games a quickly talked about Nikola Topić Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22…

Dustin and I discuss our favorite Thanksgiving desserts. Watching the Blazers struggle Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant pairing Getting Deandre Ayton more involved defensively More Kris Murray playing time Predicted the next week of games Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22Par Sage Digital

Dustin and I talked about the last week of Blazers basketball The effect injuries have on the team Shaedon's incredible play Players not playing in roles for their skill set Predicted games for the following slate of games Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22. Buy our merch https://holy-backboard.printify.me/products…

Dustin and I talked about the last week of Blazers basketball! Spacing the court properly What happens when Anfernee returns to the lineup Favorite League Pass Teams We talked about the following slate of games for the Portland Trail Blazers. Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22.Par Sage Digital

Dustin and I discussed the Blazers to start the 2023-2024 Season. The two different thought processes the head coach and general management have. Building around Scoot and Shaedon Anfernee Simon's roles this season Predicted this week's slate of games Who are you watching the most on the court on offense and defense? Follow the show @HolyBackboard,…