March 2010
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The Jones/The Score F.A.Q.
Q: I’m late to the party. What the hell is going on here? A: The Basketball Jones has officially joined The Score, a Canadian sports media company, to create original NBA content like nobody’s goddamn business.
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Q: Seriously? A: Yes.
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Q: So you’re going to be on television? No more video podcasts? A: Are you insane? Have you seen Skeets? He looks like...
The Announcement
Big news!
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February 2010
25 posts
Ep. 522: Sinking Celtics?
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas examine the flagging Celtics. Is Rondo getting too much burn? Can Nate Robinson be Boston’s fourth quarter spark plug? Will they be able to compete against teams with athletic frontlines? All that, plus the Big Z charade, Thabeet gets demoted and a Wanker puts the kibosh on Caron Butler’s odd oral fixation.
Remember: Come back Monday for the...
Ep. 521: Challengers
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas dissect the new-look Mavericks. What defensive combo seemed to frustrate Kobe? How will the Wizard additions help down the stretch? Does Dirk own a Roc-A-Fella Records chain? All that, plus a struggling Lakers’ offense, Morey bargains and the arena wave — cool or not?
Check out some bonus TBJ footage from our All-Star Weekend interview with Kobe...
TBJ Bonus: Chasing Kobe
You saw what happened to The Basketball Jones at All-Star Weekend in Dallas. Now, in this bonus Flip video, see what went down behind-the-scenes as we battled thousands of screaming basketball fans to get an interview with Kobe Bryant. Check it.
Ep. 520: Cool Runnings
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas recap an excellent night of NBA action. Why did the Cavaliers switch to a short rotation? Who won the battle between Eddie House and Nate Robinson? How did the Thunder let the Suns steal a game from them? All that, plus the inconsistent Nuggets, Marcus Thornton’s big night and Goran Dragic for Most Improved?
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Ep. 519: Jammin' On The One
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas review Tracy McGrady’s return to the world of the living. Are Knicks fans being over-optimistic about his abilities? What does he have to do to best contribute? Does his game detract from David Lee’s? All that, plus LeBron’s shot selection, an unhappy Deron Williams and a look back at a Cosby classic.
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Ep. 518: Trade Dust Settles
On today’s PG-13 show, Skeets and Tas guide you through an exceptionally frantic trade deadline. What can McGrady contribute to the Knicks? Will Larry Brown tolerate Tyrus Thomas? Why are the Jazz lying to their fans? All that, plus nervous Celtics fans welcome Nate Robinson, the Bucks push for the playoffs and two courtside Wankers.
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Ep. 517: Going For Broke
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas discuss the latest wave of trades. Does the Antawn Jamison deal make the Cavs championship favorites? What is the Clippers’ endgame? Did the Kings give up too quickly on Kevin Martin? All that, plus rumors of a Nate-Rob trade, the chances of Big Z ending up back in Cleveland and what happens to the Rockets’ starting line-up?
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Ep. 516: Trade Time
UPDATE: Anyone know why Tumblr won’t allow us to embed Vimeo’s HTML code anymore?
Here’s the link for today’s show.
On today’s short show, Skeets and Tas shake off their All-Star hangovers to bring you up to speed with the recent NBA trades. Are the Mavs now a contender with Caron Butler? How will Brendan Haywood help them against the best of the West? What message...
TBJ Does Dallas: All-Star Valentine's Day
Skeets and Tas are missing Valentine’s Day to be at All-Star Weekend and their girlfriends are pissed. Luckily, a team of the suavest NBA players are around to help smooth things over with some sultry poetry. Hear the dulcet rhymes of Deron Williams, Dwight Howard, Chris Paul and more.
Previously on TBJ at ASW: The Jones arrive in Dallas a day early | All-Star Weekend predictions |...
TBJ Does Dallas: 1-on-1 With Rose
The Basketball Jones teams up with NBA 2K10 to bring you an exclusive interview with first-time All-Star Derrick Rose. Find out how his hyper-competitive video game battles with his older brothers made him a better basketball player and who he thinks is the fastest guy in the league.
Previously on TBJ at ASW: The Jones arrive in Dallas a day early | All-Star Weekend predictions | Dallas: Where...
TBJ Does Dallas: 1-on-1 With Kobe
The Basketball Jones teams up with NBA 2K10 to bring you an exclusive interview with Kobe Bryant. Watch as Tas asks Kobe to build his perfect basketball player, demands an apology for The Mamba’s 81-point night against his beloved Raptors, and finds out who plays Luigi to Kobe’s Mario.
Previously on TBJ at ASW: The Jones arrive in Dallas a day early | All-Star Weekend predictions |...
TBJ Does Dallas: Media Day, Rookie Recap
Back in the hotel suite, Skeets and Tas recap Friday night’s exhilarating events (Celebrity Game, Dunk-In Contest and Rookie-Sophomore Challenge), as well as give you an insider’s perspective on the gong show that is NBA All-Star Weekend Media Day.
Previously on TBJ at ASW: The Jones arrive in Dallas a day early to soak up the All-Star vibe … “Suite” All-Star...
TBJ Does Dallas: Winter Olympic Dreams
As the 2010 Winter Games open in Vancouver, Skeets and Tas find out which Olympic events NBA All-Stars would like to compete in. Why does Deron Williams want to bobsled? Has Dwight been practicing curling in Orlando? Can Dirk win gold with his unorthodox skiing style? Watch to uncover the Olympic truth.
Previously on TBJ at ASW • The Jones arrive in Dallas a day early to soak up the All-Star...
TBJ Does Dallas: Jam Session 2010
Eleven acres of NBA activities. Two competitive hosts. One epic grudge match. Watch Skeets and Tas fight their way through NBA Jam Session, the most interactive event of All-Star Weekend.
Previously on TBJ at ASW • The Jones arrive in Dallas a day early to soak up the All-Star vibe. • “Suite” All-Star Weekend predictions, man. • Dallas: Where Winter Happens
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TBJ Does Dallas: Where Winter Happens
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Previously on TBJ at ASW • The Jones arrive in Dallas a day early to soak up the All-Star vibe. • “Suite” All-Star Weekend predictions, man.
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TBJ Does Dallas: All-Star Predictions
On the first ever episode of “Suite Talk,” Skeets and Tastradumas predict the outcome of every All-Star event this weekend. Why will Steve Nash be driven to win the Skills contest? Which snub will steal the show at the Rookie-Sophomore game? How can LeBron James win the Dunk Contest? Watch to find out, then leave your predictions in the comments below for a chance to win some swag.
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TBJ Does Dallas: Early Birds
Skeets and Tas arrive in Dallas a day early to soak up the All-Star vibe. The sights! The sounds! The poorly planned schedule! It’s all here in this first “TBJ Does Dallas” video.
Ep. 515: Insane
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas furrow through Monday’s TNT doubleheader in their final show before heading to All-Star Weekend in Dallas. Do 48 points prove Vince Carter is back? Has Kobe Bryant’s body finally given him the hint? Why is Darren Collison this good, this fast? All that, plus the determining factor in LeBron’s Ohio future, Richard Jefferson’s facial...
Ep. 514: Who Dat?
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas fight through the football to bring you this weekend’s NBA winners and losers. Are the Celtics losing their drive? Could Dirk sitting have helped the Mavs? How did a snowstorm finally make the Wizards a winner? All that, plus Kevin Martin’s chicken legs, a mini-review of the new LeBron/Dwight McDonald’s commercial and is Chris Bosh a...
TBJ, Super Bowl Fantasy Reminder
Well, hello there.
Quick reminder that you can play The Basketball Jones in live, real-time fantasy this Sunday afternoon for the Super Bowl. It’s free, we’ll talk some trash, and you could win a trip to Don Shula’s resort in Florida! Seriously.
Go to InGamer Fantasy and pick your team.
Ep. 513: Angry Pop
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas have all your Thursday night TNT action. Is Wade resigned to failure this season? Why did Popovich decide not to call a timeout when the game got out of hand? Are the Blazers better when they pick up the tempo? All that, plus the implications of the Dunleavy resignation on the trade deadline, Real LeBron vs. Digital LeBron and a Grizzly Wanker.
Think you...
Ep. 512: Havin' A Roni
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas compile the essential news and notes from last night’s action. Have the Jazz become an upper-echelon team? Which backup center would look great in Utah? Is AK47 the key to the Jazz winning streak? All that, plus a motivated Amar’e, streaking Suns and the most overrated coach in the NBA.
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Ep. 511: The Smoke Monster
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas get “LOST” in the Cavs-Grizz game. How did Cleveland become the NBA’s hottest team without Mo and Delonte? Is their front line athletic enough for a deep playoff run? Is LeBron at his best running the point? All that, plus the inconsistent Bulls and “The Armadillo Cowboy” rides onto “Sportscenter.”
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Ep. 510: Groundhog Day
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas celebrate the greatest holiday of the year, Groundhog Day, with topics based on the movie “Groundhog Day.” (Duh.) Who is the league’s best player stuck on the worst team? Who will be dealt by the trade deadline? Which team would suffer most if their star was injured? All that, plus Coach of the Year candidates, out of shape players and a...
Ep. 509: You Oughta Know
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas round up your weekend winners and losers. What was the most amazing part of Andre Miller’s 52-point night? Could Chris Paul’s injury have been prevented by moving the cameras off the court? Are the Magic peaking? All that, plus the lunacy of distraught Celtics fans, announcer humor and Durantula for MVP?
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January 2010
25 posts
Ep. 508: Ball
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas discuss the Magic’s big comeback. Is Vince having chemistry issues with his team? Who’s stepping up for the Magic in his place? What happened to the Celtics’ defense? All that, plus the possibility of an “All-Star Game” in October, dong talk and Hedo gives the best post-game interview ever.
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Ep. 507: Thumbs Up!
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas have all your essential NBA news and notes. Should Wade stay in Miami? Who are the biggest snubs from the Rooke-Soph game? Is Amar’e on his way to San Antonio? All that, plus tons of All-Star email and The Jones talk about Arenas’ suspension … by not talking about it.
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Ep. 506: All-Star Reserves
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas beat the NBA to the punch and deliver their All-Star Reserves. Does Paul Pierce make the cut? Is this finally Deron Williams’ year? Who is this year’s biggest snub? All that, plus they nearly come to blows over the following question: Pau Gasol or Zach Randolph at center?
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Ep. 505: Flip The Script
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas recount the epic tale of Monday night’s games. Did anything top the LeBron vs. Wade showdown? What is the secret behind the streaking Grizzlies? Is Boozer the ultimate X-factor? All that, plus caveman porn (not really), must-see Chris Paul TV and would Phoenix trade Amar’e for T-Mac?
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Ep. 504: Passports & Pizza
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas round up the weekend’s winners and losers. Why is J.R. Smith sulking? Which team suffered the weekend’s worst humiliation? Are the Kings’ playoff hopes officially dashed? All that, plus All-Stars vs. All-NBA, Hedo has another pizza party and Tas feels like a criminal.
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Ep. 503: MVPs & All-Stars
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas recount the glory of the showdown in Cleveland. Did Kobe lose the MVP race last night? Will the game have home-court implications for The Finals? Did LeBron try and do too much? All that, plus the following All-Star questions: Should Allen Iverson give up his starting spot? Was Chris Bosh the biggest snub? And is the NBA limiting All-Star weekend to warm...
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Tas can’t seem to find the words to invite you to join The Jones’ Facebook fan page.
Ep. 502: One Night Winners
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas pick their winners and losers from a busy night in NBA action. Why were the Bobcats out for revenge against Michael Beasley and the Heat? Which two players had sneaky career-best nights? Can Tyreke Evans and Kevin Martin play together in Sacramento? All that, plus Dalembert in Haiti, the best teams on the playoff bubble and should the winning conference...
Ep. 501: Crop Circles
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas finally recover from their 500th episode hangover to bring you their All-Star starters. Should Rondo get the nod in the East over Joe Johnson? Who will prevail in the West’s forward cluster between KD, ‘Melo, Dirk and Duncan? Is having to pick a “true” center outdated? All that, plus the Bosh/LeBron conspiracy, the truth behind the...
Ep. 500 Segment: Classic Jones, Pt. 2
Find out what Brad Pitt and The Basketball Jones have in common in this second batch of classic Jones moments.
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Ep. 500 Segment: Classic Jones, Pt. 1
Tas and Skeets compare Chris Bosh from epic scenes in “Beverly Hills 90210” history in these classic Jones moments.
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Ep. 500 Segment: Skeetsisms
Watch as Skeets butchers his mother tongue by unknowingly combining idioms to make new, incorrect ones.
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Ep. 500 Segment: Failed Podcasts
Think podcasting is easy? Skeets and Tas struggled through a string of bad podcast ideas before settling on the basketball show you know and love. Check ‘em out.
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TBJ 500: Live From Toronto
Check out the basketball extravaganza 500 episodes in the making …
Find out J.E. Skeets’ real name! See Tas Melas get punk’d! Hear JD speak! All that, plus The Basketball Jones’ failed podcasts, bloopers, classic moments, song, dance and never-before-seen videos. (Note: PG-13 language.)
Do not watch if you want to hear about last night’s games.
Do watch if you...
TBJ Marquee
FYI: Episode 5-0-0 highlights drop Monday. Thanks to everyone who made it out!
Ep. 499: Wild Night
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas catch their breath after a crazy night of NBA action: Corey Brewer’s midcourt bomb to force the first of three OTs, Manu Ginobili’s amazing save for the win, Dirk Nowitzki’s 20,000th point … The Jones has it all. Plus, condolences to the Clippers regarding Blake Griffin’s knee, a Jamison-to-the-Suns trade propoal and a new...
Ep. 498: Late Night Action
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas stay up late to bring you the West Coast highlights. Could the Spurs have beaten a healthy Lakers team? Do the Kings still need Kevin Martin? Are the Magic more fluid without Vince Carter on the floor? All that, plus annoying announcing duos, Tas breaks the Pistons’ losing streak and Andrew Bogut, dart champion?
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Ep. 497: Trade Winds
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas discuss the trade rumors circulating the league. Would the Raps take Andrew Bynum for Chris Bosh? Would the Lakers want another power forward? Is Al Jefferson for Danny Granger a fair deal? All that, plus Michael Redd’s career threatening injury, West Coast stars that East Coasters miss out on and LeBron’s mismatched shoes two-step all over...
Ep. 496: Speech 'N' Fines
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas give you your winners and losers of the weekend. What finally went right for the Wizards? What’s wrong with the Pistons? What’s got the Hornets streaking? All that, plus Gerald Wallace’s nasty block, J.R. Smith’s airball confusion and a review of Sir Charles’ “SNL” performance.
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Ep. 495: Fallout
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas tackle a few more questions about the Gilbert Arenas debacle. Will Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler get traded? What should Gil do with his time off? And what was the craziest Agent Zero moment? All that, plus The Rooster steps up, the Knicks win a game with post-season significance and could Yi Jianlian be an All-Star? (Ha!)
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Ep. 494: Unfit
Did David Stern cross a line with his “unfit” comment? Is Gilbert Arenas being treated differently than other players with gun troubles? Are the Wizards secretly happy with the suspension? All that, plus Wade is furious, the great G. Wallace-Bosh debate and could the NBA learn a thing or two from the great Canadian Football League?
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Ep. 493: Controversy
On today’s show, Skeets and Tas breakdown the controversy from the Nuggets-Warriors game. Did Monta Ellis actually foul J.R. Smith? Was the ref in a good enough position to call it? Should instant replay be an option at the end of games? All that, plus a pumped up Odom, a new playoff format proposal and more Rafer Alston talk than you can shake a stick at.
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NBA Party Plannin'
Skeets and Tas work the phones to invite NBA players to The Basketball Jones’ epic 500th Episode Party using the ABCs of selling: Always, Be, Closing.
(Note: Click on the photo above — or here — to the play the video at The Score.)