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Ep. 161 - BILAAG: Standouts in OT Thriller!, Bronny's Commitment + NBA Playoff Fortunes!
On Episode 161 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go hard on the thrilling 2023 Ballislife All-American Game and the rapidly changing fortunes of teams in the NBA playoffs, and those clubs that didn't make it.
The 10th annual Ballislife All-American Game was played on May 6 at Cerritos College in SoCal and went into overtime as Team Future downed Team Elite in overtime, 157-154, behind the play of Kentucky-bound Justin Edwards (27 pts, 5 rbs), Washington-bound Wesley Yates III (26 pts) and the Michigan St.-bound duo of Coen Carr (23 pts, 18 rbs) and Jeremy Fears (11 pts, 9 asts, 2 stls). Team Elite was led by Marcus Adams, who broke the event scoring record with 44 points (8-14 3-pointers, 4 rbs, 5 asts) and by Duke-bound Jared McCain and Boise St-bound Andrew Meadow, who both finished with 22 points.
Ani gives his take on the event as a guest analyst spearheaded by the record-breaking performance of Adams, while Ron breaks down the contest, the standouts performers of the event and the competitive nature of the all-star game spear-headed by Carr and Fears. Why were the national all-star games competitive in nature compared to recent seasons? What else stood out about the event?
Ron and Chelsea also break down Bronny James' commitment to USC? Is he ever going to get a fair shake in regards to his status as a legitimate NBA Prospect?
The ITP Crew also goes hard on the NBA Playoffs, where it looks like the Lakers and Heat will advance to the conference finals. What has been the difference in those two clubs taking a 3-1 series lead and the crew gives their take on the Nuggets-Suns and Celtics-76ers series. Are the Warriors done as a dynasty? Did they make a mistake in getting rid of James Wiseman and offering a big contract to Jordan Poole? The crew also discusses CP3's role with the Suns and how fortunes for these teams can change rather quickly.
Chelsea breaks down Bronny James' commitment to USC and what it means. Is he really going to be a high 2024 NBA Draft choice? Will he ever meet expectations? The crew also discuss the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft and how fortunes can change rather quickly by making their right or wrong choice in the lottery. Ani and Chelsea also discuss the NBA All-Rookie teams and how that correlated to their 2022 NBA Draft position, led by No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic. Ani gives some insight on reason why some teams might hit or miss at the position they fall at.
The crew gives some terrific insight on the grassroots and pro level in this week's podcast, so make sure to tune in to Episode 161 from start to finish!
(0:00) - Intro
(1:58) - Travel Ball: Message To Young Players
(4:14) - Girl Hoopers: Are They Emulating W Pros?
(7:13) - WNBA Training Camps: Chelsea’s Insights
(9:16) - Ron’s Dish on the 2023 BILAAG
(14:58) - Ron’s BIGAAG Event MVP: Coen Carr
(18:12) - BIL & Balldawgs All-American: Wrap Up
(21:55) - Instant Reaction to Bronny USC’s Commitment
(30:44) - Ani’s BILAAG Instant Reaction
(37:07) - Ani’s Insight on '24 NBA Draft & All-Rookie Team
(43:33) - Ani’s Dish on ’22 NBA Draft: What Went Right/Wrong?
(49:23) - Jalen Green: Is The Jury Out On Him?
(52:24) - NBA Playoffs Updates & Insight
(1:00:53) - Denver-Phoenix: Suns Better W/O CP3?
(1:05:51) - Eastern Conference Playoff Breakdown
(1:13:43) - Steph & Warriors: Fortunes Change Quick!
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