Power In The Key

Join Neil as he has a very special guest on this weeks show, 2 time Olympian and former captain of the Boomers Jason Smith. Jason was a part of the Boomers campaign in Tokyo so he gives some excellent insights into what went on behind the scenes, he also talks about the Boomers culture and what it meant for him to see the Boomers finally win that elusive medal. He finishes by touching on the NBL and how the level of competition has improved over the years.

Join Neil and Ben as they rejoice in The Boomers finally winning an Olympic medal. How good was Patty Mills? Who else was a key contributor? They then touch on Team USA's gold medal win, would they have won the gold if Kevin Durant was replaced with any other American player?They then discuss all the free agent signings. Did Chicago improve enough to be a contender in the East? Have Miami lifted themselves into the top tier in the Eastern conference? Can this strange Lakers roster come together? How much better are the Knicks than last season? What the hell are The Pelicans doing? They finish up by nominating a few of the smaller signings that they think will have an impact.

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the Westbrook to LA trade. Does this make them a better team or have they given up too much depth? Should they have made the trade for Buddy Hield instead? Who won the trade between New Orleans and Memphis and which of the other trades that took place was the most interesting? They then touch on the NBA draft, who was the big winner on the night? Was it a surprise that Golden State kept the 2 picks? They finish up by breaking down the Olympic tournament. How did the Boomers look without Aron Baynes? Is the form of Dellavedova still a concern? Have team USA recovered well enough since their first loss too remain favourite? Have they constructed the roster in the best way possible? 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss game 6 of the NBA finals. What was the most impressive thing about Giannis's game? How important were Middleton and Holiday to the title? Where do Milwaukee sit in the East for next season? They then shift their focus to Phoenix, What will Chris Paul do in the offseason? What do Phoenix need to add to compete for a championship next season? Are they one of the favourites in the West? They finish up with some Olympic talk. How impressive were Australia in their win over Nigeria? Is their a concern with Aaron Baynes's play? Which teams will take out the medals?

Join Neil and Ben as they break down game 5 of the NBA finals. How impressive were the Milwaukee Bucks? Was Jrue Holiday the best player on the court? What do Phoenix have to do to win game 6? Will Milwaukee close it out at home? They then shift their focus to the Olympic exhibition games. What has been the most impressive thing from a Boomers perspective? Are there any holes that concern you? How was JaVale McGee selected as a replacement for Team USA? What do they need to do to play their best basketball. They finish off with some NBA news. What does Kawhi Leonard's injury mean for his future with The Clippers? Should they sign him to a 5 year max if they get the chance? They finish up by discussing Dame Lillard's interesting comments, will he be with Portland next season? 

Join Neil and Ben as they breakdown Games 1 and 2 of the NBA finals. Can Milwaukee work their way back into the series? How healthy is Giannis? Which Milwaukee player needs to step up? Which Phoenix bench player has impressed the most? Who is the finals MVP leader? Who will win game 3? They then shift their focus to the Boomers squad, how much do you take away from the Argentina win? Should they stick with the starting 5 they used in that game? How remarkable is Luis Scola? They then discuss the incredible win Nigeria had over team USA, are their any concerns for them going forward? 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the off season for both Atlanta and The Clippers, will Atlanta bring back John Collins? What else do they need to add to the roster? Will Kawhi stay in LA and is there anyway they can keep Reggie Jackson? They then shift their focus to the important match ups in the finals. Can Holiday limit Chris Paul's effectiveness? Who is more reliable out of Middleton or Booker? What sort of Giannis will we be getting? Can Lopez be effective enough defensively to stay on the court? They then finish up by nominating their X factors, MVP winners and giving their series prediction.  

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the disappointing end to Philly's season, will Ben Simmons be traded? They then shift their focus to the Conference finals, do The Clippers have another run in them or are they out of gas? Has DeAndre Ayton raised his stock more than any player during the playoffs? Have Milwaukee figured out Atlanta or can Trae Young lead them to another comeback series win? They then breakdown the Team USA roster, Can they be beaten? What's the best starting 5? The coaching carousel continued this week, what was the best hire and which remaining job is the most appealing? They finish up by discussing the lottery, who were the big winners and losers?  

Join Neil and Ben as they get into the crazy week from the NBA world. What do Denver need to do in the offseason? They then breakdown the incredible game 7 between Milwaukee and Brooklyn, what was the key to Milwaukee getting the victory? What do Brooklyn need to do in the offseason? What problems do Milwaukee need to address in the East Finals? They then shift their focus to game 7 between Philly and Atlanta, who has the advantage and who could be the x factors? What the hell happened in game 6 of the Utah v Clippers series? Is Terrence Mann the most unlikely playoff hero ever? What do Utah need to address in the offseason? How will the West Conference finals shake out? Can The Clippers continue to cover for the loss of Kawhi? Which coaching change was the most surprising? Which available coaching job is the most appealing? They finish up by discussing the Kemba Walker trade. 

Join Neil and Ben as they discuss the Dallas off season, what do they need to add around Luka to be a threat in the West? They then turn their focus to all the round 2 playoff series? Have the Clippers shifted the momentum back their way with a game 3 win? Have all the injuries finally caught up with Denver? How impressive have Phoenix been? Was game 3 a lucky break for Milwaukee or are they now back in the series? Have Philly figured out Atlanta or can the Hawks bounce back and take out game 4? Which team has been the most impressive from each conference? They finish up by wondering what the hell happened with the fan voting for the MVP?