Dyin’ For The O’Brien is a new NBA Podcast hosted by Quinton Cools and Brent Vastbinder. Join them as they discuss the league, cut up, interview guests, and follow the battle for The Larry O’Brien Trophy!
The Boston Celtics top the Dallas Mavericks to win the Larry O'Brien trophy and the 2024 NBA Championship. Quin and Brent breakdown the NBA Finals as Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum overpower Luka and Kyrie alongside a dominant Boston roster. In "This Week in NBA History," stars guards move teams in blockbuster trades that sent T-Mac, Ray Allen, and Chris Paul to new homes. On "Around the League," Monty Williams get booted one year into his time with the Pistons and JJ goes from Old Man and the Three to the Old Man Making that Laker Money as he takes the Laker heading coaching gig. In a surprising late night Woj Bomb, the Knicks complete their Villanova Avengers line up by adding Mikel Bridges to their team from the Nets.
6 Jun 2024
18. Celtics & Mavs Are Dyin' For The O'Brien
The NBA Finals are here! Two teams have fought their way to the final matchup and demonstrated that they are truly Dyin' for the O'Brien. Dallas' path took them through the Wolves in the Conference Finals while the Celtics swept the Pacers. Quin and Brent breakdown the second round and conference finals before previewing the NBA Finals. What are the key players and match ups to watch for? Luka and Kyrie face off against Tatum and Brown in an epic conclusion to the 2023-2024 NBA Season!
6 May 2024
17. Wolves Eclipse Suns | Pacers Mount Bucks
The First Round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs is in the books. Anthony Edwards and the Wolves dominated the Suns and the Celtics extinguished the Heat. The Pacers cruised by the injured Bucks while the Nuggets continued their tradition of being the Lakers' dad. The Thunder grounded the Pelicans with ease and the Kicks sent the 76ers home to reconsider the process. The Mavs finally got past the Clippers while the Cavs edged the Magic in a thrilling seven game series. Join the guys as they breakdown the results of the first round and preview the second round matchups. Young Stars are on the rise as a new generation seeks to make their mark on the league!
16 Apr 2024
16. The Playoffs: Where the Magic Happens
The 2023-2024 regular season has come to a close in dramatic fashion! Next up is the Playoffs! Some teams will seek a playoff brith through Play-In Tournament. Joel Embiid is back and the 76ers haven't lost since his return. The Orlando Magic punched their ticket to the playoffs for the first time in 5 years. The Pelicans fell into the Play-In and now face Lebron and AD. On "This Week in NBA History," Joey Crawford throws Tim Duncan out of a game for laughing while on the bench. Brent and Quin preview all the set playoff series as well as the Play-In games. Boston and Denver look ready to make deep runs in the postseason. Join the guys as they get you ready for the 2024 Playoffs!
21 Mar 2024
15. Playoff Foes | Injury Woes
The Playoff's are NEXT MONTH and teams are fighting for seeding as well as a "Get Out of The Play-In Free Card." The 76ers and Knicks have looked dominant at various points in the season but injuries to key players have slowed them down. On "This Week in NBA History," Michael Jordan retuned from his first retirement in 1995 to continue the greatest career the league has ever seen. On "Around the League," the Lakers and Warriors struggle while the Mavs and Pelicans surge. Zion is healthy and a BAD MAN. The Orlando Magic are poised to escape the Play-In and still have a shot at home court advantage in the first round behind strong performances from Paolo and Franz. We close by predicting the winners of the Play-In if it started today!
11 Feb 2024
14. Mavs Make Moves | New Look Knicks
Trade Deadline 2024 was a wild time. The Mavs and Knicks made big moves to make a playoff push while teams like the Jazz stocked up on draft picks. The Sixers won the Buddy Hield sweepstakes and added a shooter to their talented roster. However, Embiid's injury means their momentum between now and the playoffs will be disrupted. The Thunder brought a veteran presence in Gordon Hayward while the Bucks added the notorious Pat Bev to their back-up guard spot. On "This Week in NBA History," the 2008 Phoenix Suns failed to realize Shaq's time to shine had set in Miami and brought him in to play with Steve Nash in a unsuccessful partnership. The Rockets are improved this season but are struggling to find consistency. The Kings are solid again but want to be a contender. Finally, the episode closes with a discussion of which teams are the elite contenders in the East and West. Listen in for the biggest episode of Dyin' For the O'Brien so far!
25 Jan 2024
13. Siakam Heads South | Scary Terry to South Beach
Trade season is in FULL SWING. The Pacers nab Pascal Siakam from the Raptors and the Heat pick up Terry Rozier. The Bucks fire their rookie head coach 43 games into the season with the second best record in the league. The Cavs, Knicks, and Jazz have been playing excellent basketball. The Blazers are loaded with veterans like Brogdon and Grant that contenders would love to snag. Paolo Banchero continues his All-Star caliber season but injuries are holding the Magic back. Join us as we breakdown the latest news and games in the NBA as teams chase the Larry O'Brien!
3 Jan 2024
12. Pistons Fans Finally Get Their Wings
The streak is OVER. The Pistons finally snap a 28 game losing streak. OG heads to New York as RJ Barrett heads home to Toronto in a major trade. The Pelicans are playing some fantastic ball these days and the Bulls turn a corner. The Lakers struggle to find wins after winning the In-Season tournament. Paolo and Franz continue to make Magic for Orlando but the team's need for shooting is evident. It's a new year and the NBA moves closer to the trade deadline and the push for the playoffs!
11 Dec 2023
11. In-Season Showdowns
The NBA debuted and concluded their first ever In-Season Tournament. The Lakers came out on top but the Pacers showed they're worthy of some national TV spots. On "This Week in NBA History," Chris Paul got sent to the Clippers after David Stern vetoed his plan to team-up with Kobe. On "Around the League," the Clippers and and Cavs are gaining steam while the Warriors struggle. The Pistons, Spurs, and Wizards are storing up losses like Cooper Flagg is somehow gonna be available this Summer. Finally, the Orlando Magic on are the rise. The Magic Kingdom is on the fast pass to early season success behind Paolo and Franz.
21 Nov 2023
10. Wolves Smoking | Draymond Choking
Draymond Green submits his WWE audition tape with a chokehold on Rudy Gobert. The Timberwolves are starting off the season red hot with the first seed in the West. Dame and Giannis are find their groove and racking up wins for the Bucks. The Orlando Magic are finally putting the league on notice behind the best defense in the association. The Blazers are settling in for a long season of picking up L after L. The NBA gets ticked off by LaMelo's neck tattoo. Join the guys as they breakdown the latest week of NBA basketball!
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7 Nov 2023
9. Celtics Cruise While The Grizzlies Groan
The NBA Season is HERE. Quin and Brent breakdown the first few weeks of the season. Boston and Denver both start strong as expected while the Bulls and Nuggets struggle to pick up wins. The Beard tries out a new set of clippers as James Harden gets his way and heads to L.A. On This Week in NBA History, Shaq made his debut in Orlando and kicked off a legendary career. Join the guys as they analyze, laugh, and enjoy a new season of NBA basketball.
11 Oct 2023
8. It's About Dame Time
Damian Lillard is a Buck, Jrue Holiday is a Celtic, and the NBA is a whole different league. The end of the offseason was full of surprises. Brent and Quin breakdown the big trades and how they affect teams' title chances and rebuilds. On This Week in NBA History, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird made their NBA debuts and ushered the league into a new exciting era. Kevin Porter Jr. gets ejected from the Rockets and the Hornets sink to a new low with their jersey partnership.
12 Sept 2023
7. Sit Down. Be Humble | Team USA's FIBA Flop
The United States, land of the free and home the L. World Cup basketball concludes as Germany and Canada send Team USA home without a medal. Dillion Brooks goes supernova and drops 40 on Team USA. Anthony Edwards and Austin Reaves shined but they need some help! Franz Wagner and Germany take home gold as Serbia and Canada grab silver and bronze. On "This Week in NBA History," the 2020 Bubble Murray dispatched Playoff P and Kawhi in an epic showdown. Christian Wood joins Lebron and Lakers as free agency comes to a close. The guys discuss realistic goals for the Trail Blazers and the Orlando Magic this season. Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner look ready to make big leaps next season.
28 Aug 2023
6. Kobe's Legacy | FIBA Frenzy
Are NBA stars too empowered? Dame and Harden demonstrate a growing trend of players making public demands that put their teams in SUPER weird situations. In "This Week in NBA History," the guys look back on the Kyrie to Boston trade that honestly didn't help either team. FIBA basketball continues and Team USA, Canada, Germany, and of course Luka all look scary. The Knicks sue the Raptors in a not-so-smooth assistant coach transition. Quin & Brent also reflect on the Black Mamba's legacy and his example of relentless competitiveness
14 Aug 2023
5. A Harden-Sized Headache
First Simmons and now Harden? Philadelphia is just the disgruntled-star city these days. Quin and Brent breakdown Anthony Davis' contract extension and defend the BAG the Lakers dropped on him. On This Week in NBA History, the boys reflect on the invention of the NBA Play-In tournament and all it has brought the game. The episode wraps up with a review of the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony and a breakdown of NBA players playing in FIBA Summer Basketball. Finally, Brent points out that it doesn't matter what your favorite player's 2K rating is. Just let 'em hoop!
1 Aug 2023
4. Dame D.O.L.L.A. | Dame Drama
Dame dropped a new single but now the NBA has dropped a memo and a warning on him and his agent. The Celtics threw a BAG at Jaylen Brown but is the Tatum/Brown duo a championship caliber duo? Quin & Brent introduce a new segment: This Week in NBA History. They breakdown the historic trade that sent Kevin Garnett to Boston and changed the League forever. With Summer League over, teams are preparing for the season and GMs are taking a variety of approaches to building a winning roster.
16 Jul 2023
3. What Happens in Vegas Hopefully Doesn't Stay
Summer League is coming to a close and teams are hoping the developmental experience for their young players helps contribute to meaningful improvement during the regular season and beyond. Brent and Quin discuss breakout performances from Jordan Walsh, Cam Whitmore, and others. Teams like the Cavs and Pelicans are mainly running the same squad back but hoping for different results. The Magic go 0-5 in Summer League play but Brent isn't worried one bit. The Blazers celebrate Dame's 33rd birthday while he's hoping they'll gift him a one-way ticket out of Portland and to Miami.
9 Jul 2023
2. Big Money Moves | Summer League Storylines
Brent and Quin discuss recent Free Agency buzz like Grant Williams' transition to the Mavericks and Dame's demand to get sent to Miami. Summer League is here and the guys breakdown performances from Wemby, Scoot, Brandon Miller, and more. The NBA has announced a new In-Season Tournament in an attempt to bring hype to the regular season. However, will it overcome the ever looming presence of load management? Finally, Wemby's security guard slaps Britney Spears, proving that this week could not have been weirder.
2 Jul 2023
1. Welcome To The Offseason | Free Agency Begins
We are thrilled to bring you a brand new NBA Podcast: Dyin' For the O'Brien. In the inaugural episode of the show, Quin and Brent reflect on the NBA Finals and the 2023 Draft and then move onto Free Agency. The Nuggets are hoping to take home back-to back Larry O'Brien trophies while the Lakers, Mavs, Heat and more are making big moves in free agency to position themselves for a title run. Damian Lillard asks for a trade from Portland and Quin is pretty shaken up about it. Droves of players are leaving for new teams in an exodus of almost biblical proportions. Catch it all here at Dyin' For The O'Brien.
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