The FINAL SLAM Prize Pack Giveaway Of The Season!

Hey everybody!

I trust all is cool. This weekend, you'll have your FINAL chance to scoop up a SLAM Prize Pack in our SLAM/Breakdown Trivia Challenge!

It's still not too late to check out our trivia question on SLAM's website. This Sunday, the first caller with the right answer will win! Will it be YOU? We'll see.

In addition to the giveaway, SLAM's Editor-In-Chief, Ben Osborne will stop by to talk about the magazine, website and NBA news.

As well, we'll be receiving a special visit from our mystery guest. He is a former NBA point guard who was teammates with players such as Chris Webber and David Robinson.

It'll be a fun show, so we'll catch up with you on Sunday night!

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Highlights from Episode #27 of The Breakdown

The 2011 NBA playoffs are well underway and Dave and Audley will touch on some of the action they've seen thus far as teams pursue an NBA title.

They'll be joined by Matt Rury of CLNS Radio.com who give his take on how the Boston Celtics as they continue their quest for Banner #18.

Plus former two time 6th man of the year award winner, Ricky Pierce is also on the show to chat about his playing career.

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Two Time 6th Man of Year, Ricky Pierce!

Ricky Pierce won the NBA Sixth Man of the Year award on two occasions and he joins the program to give the inside scoop on how he prepared to perform and lead his team at a high level every night as part of the second unit.

Plus, Ricky will also share some advice given to him as a young player by the Hall of Famer, Bill Walton.

Click here to listen to the entire interview.

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Trivia Fun with the Cleveland Cavaliers

Dave and Audley decided to take a trip into the Cleveland Cavaliers locker room for a little trivia fun. They wanted to see how knowledgeable current Cavs are about the history of the organization, so no better way than to ask.

Check it out!

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2-Time NBA Sixth Man of the Year Winner, Ricky Pierce Joins Us!

How's it going everybody?!

We're getting pumped up for our next episode this Sunday! This week, we have 2-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year Winner, Ricky Pierce on the program!

Back in the day, he was lethal off the bench. In fact, he had seasons in which he averaged (19.5, 23 and 20.5 ppg) strictly as a sixth man. Not bad at all.

He'll share his insight on his successful career in addition to what he's up to now including how he's helping ballers and kids with their jump shots through his teaching tools - AccuUShot22 and Bouncing Billy.

Also on the show, Audley and I will be joined by our boy, Matt Rury from the CLNS Radio family to give his thoughts on the playoff performance of the Celtics thus far.

Alright, that's it for now. We'll connect on Sunday!

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Highlights from Episode #26 of The Breakdown

The 2011 NBA playoffs have finally arrived and Dave & Audley weigh in with their thoughts on which teams they think will get out of the first round. Plus they are also joined by super producer Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis who shares some insights into what goes into making a hit record.

It's a great show that you don't want to miss.

Click here to check out the entire episode.

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Super Producer, Jerry Wonda In The House!

There's very few people who can boast to have worked with the likes of Alicia Keys, Mary J Blige, P-Diddy and Justin Bieber. Well, our guest has just done that! Grammy Award-winning producer and NBA fan, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis is on the show!

Jerry shares some insights into the key ingredients are to making a hit record and his feelings on the Knicks being back in the playoffs.

Click here to listen to the entire interview.

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Bobby Knight Joins CLNS Radio!

Our good friends over at CLNS Radio continue to deliver the goodness when they'll be joined by legendary basketball college coach, Bobby Knight for an exclusive interview.

That's right, on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 9 pm EST, the Hall of Fame coach stops by CLNS Radio to chat about his remarkable career.

Coach Knight AKA "The General" has always been known for speaking his mind so it definitely will be an entertaining conversation despite the fact that no chairs will be thrown.

Be sure to check it out!

Bball Breakdown #21 - Playoff Preview

By: Coach Nick

Nick has been a coach for over 15 years at every level between 5th and 12th grades. He served as a basketball manager at the University of Wisconsin – Madison under head coach Stu Jackson and Assistant Coaches Stan Van Gundy (Orlando Magic Head Coach) and Sean Miller (Arizona Head Coach). He is a basketball historian and has conducted extensive interviews about the history of the game with such luminaries as Pete Newell, Tex Winter, Dean Smith, Bill Guthridge, and Herb Brown. He is a triangle offense guru, having cemented a relationship with Coach Winter while coaching in the San Fernando Valley near Los Angeles.

Nick is dedicated to the notion that you can’t be the best basketball player you can be until you’re the best person you can be.

Click here to subscribe to his Bball Breakdown on YouTube or follow him on Twitter.

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Coach Nick breaksdown the Bulls vs Pacers, giving you insight into the matchups that will decide this series. Derrick Rose, Luol Deng, and Joakim Noah lead the #1 seeded Bulls against Danny Granger and Roy Hibbert of the 8th seeded Pacers. Good luck to Indiana is all we have to say.

Bball Breakdown #20 - Playoff Preview

By: Coach Nick

Nick has been a coach for over 15 years at every level between 5th and 12th grades. He served as a basketball manager at the University of Wisconsin – Madison under head coach Stu Jackson and Assistant Coaches Stan Van Gundy (Orlando Magic Head Coach) and Sean Miller (Arizona Head Coach). He is a basketball historian and has conducted extensive interviews about the history of the game with such luminaries as Pete Newell, Tex Winter, Dean Smith, Bill Guthridge, and Herb Brown. He is a triangle offense guru, having cemented a relationship with Coach Winter while coaching in the San Fernando Valley near Los Angeles.

Nick is dedicated to the notion that you can’t be the best basketball player you can be until you’re the best person you can be.

Click here to subscribe to his Bball Breakdown on YouTube or follow him on Twitter.

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Coach Nick breaks down the advantages the #2 seed Lakers have over their counterpart, the #7 New Orleand Hornets. Without David West, Chris Paul is coming in without a loaded gun, and it'll be hard for the Hornets to pull out even one game.

Bball Breakdown #19 - Playoff Preview

By: Coach Nick

Nick has been a coach for over 15 years at every level between 5th and 12th grades. He served as a basketball manager at the University of Wisconsin – Madison under head coach Stu Jackson and Assistant Coaches Stan Van Gundy (Orlando Magic Head Coach) and Sean Miller (Arizona Head Coach). He is a basketball historian and has conducted extensive interviews about the history of the game with such luminaries as Pete Newell, Tex Winter, Dean Smith, Bill Guthridge, and Herb Brown. He is a triangle offense guru, having cemented a relationship with Coach Winter while coaching in the San Fernando Valley near Los Angeles.

Nick is dedicated to the notion that you can’t be the best basketball player you can be until you’re the best person you can be.

Click here to subscribe to his Bball Breakdown on YouTube or follow him on Twitter.

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Coach Nick shows you the only way the Knicks have a chance to overcome the Celtics.

Grammy Winner, Jerry Wonda Talks NBA & Justin Bieber!

How's it going everybody?!

We're serving up another great show for you. This week we have a guy who has worked with stars such as Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill and Whitney Houston. Grammy Award-winning producer & NBA fan, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis is on the program! He'll discuss his incredible music career which also featured some time with one of Audley's all-time faves, Justin Bieber!

In addition to Jerry, Audley and I will be talking NBA playoff basketball. FINALLY, the REAL season starts. We'll discuss the different first round matchups. It's definitely shaping up to be a very interesting post-season.

Alright, that's it for now. We'll catch up this Sunday!

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Hoops Talk with Sadat X!

In the spirit of the 2011 NCAA tournament, our friend and rapper, Sadat X from the legendary group, Brand Nubian stops by and shares his thoughts on the latest edition of the college championships.

He'll also talk about a new single he cooked up just in time for tourney entitled, March Madness. (Free downloads are available here.)

Plus, we'll jump into some playoff talk, his hometown New York Knicks and why his squad was on the wrong end of the highlight reel so many times this season.

Click here to listen to the entire interview.

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Donovan Bailey Talks Hoops!

The former World's Fastest Man, Donovan Bailey stops by the program to talk some hoops. The 1996 Olympic Gold Medallist discusses his basketball roots and how it's a good thing he chose track and field as a career.

He also chimes in on his hometown Raptors and the problem he faces when he hangs out with guys like former heavyweight boxer, Lennox Lewis and WWE wrestler, Mark Henry.

Click here to listen to the entire interview.

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Highlights from Episode #25 of The Breakdown

Dave & Audley are back for some classic hoops talk as they welcome a couple of guests to the program.

First off, they welcome former world's fastest man and Olympic medalist, Donovan Bailey to the show to get his take on NBA basketball and he'll fill listeners in on his connection to the sport.

They are also joined by legendary hip hop artist Sadat X from the group, Brand Nubian to reflect on the recent March Madness tournament and his hometown, New York Knicks.

To hear the entire episode click here.

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Dwight Howard Equals Freestyle Fanatic!

Check this out!

Audley and Mic Boogie discover while hanging out in the Orlando Magic locker room that All Star centre, Dwight Howard is a "lyrical genius".

D-12 puts on a memorable performance like you wouldn't believe. If that wasn't enough, you'll learn that his source of inspiration comes from none other than Magic head coach, Stan Van Gundy.

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Hip Hop Flow:Orlando Magic Style!

Audley and Toronto based rapper, Mic Boogie head into the Orlando Magic locker room on the hunt to find out which player on the team has the best flow on the M-I-C.

Quentin Richardson, Jason Richardson and Brandon Bass all make an appearance. Plus All Star centre, Dwight Howard provides an unforgettable performance.

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Sadat X & Donovan Bailey Talk NBA!

What's happening y'all?!!

Another March Madness is in the books, so congratulations to UCONN for winning it all! In the spirit of the tournament, our friend and rapper, Sadat X created a new March Madness tune and will talk about it during the program. In addition, since he's a Knicks fan, we'll reflect back on the old Heat/Knicks playoff wars including a special moment between Alonzo Mourning and Jeff Van Gundy!

Also on the show, we have the former World's Fastest Man, Donovan Bailey! This 1996 Olympic Gold Medallist will discuss his basketball roots and how it's a good thing he chose track and field as a career.

Alright, it's all coming up this Sunday. We'll catch up with you then!

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Highlights from Episode #24 of The Breakdown

Dave & Audley are joined by the guy who tied Kobe Bryant's record of 3 pointers in a game (12). Donyell Marshall rolls through to talk about that magical night in Toronto.

Plus, their pal, Brad Graham of Austraila's hotest new basketball magazine, BUCKETS for some playoff and MVP talk!

Click here to listen to the entire episode.

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The Breakdown Chills Out With Donyell Marshall

Dave and Audley get caught up with former UCONN great, Donyell Marshall.

The former Toronto Raptor stops by to discuss many things including the time he hit an NBA single game record-tying 12 treys against the Sixers plus he'll reflect on his 2007 journey to the NBA Finals with LeBron and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Click here to listen to the entire interview.

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Donyell Marshall's NBA Record!

What's up everybody?!!

We're welcoming the month of April with a solid show! Former Toronto Raptor, Donyell Marshall will stop by to discuss many things including the time he hit an NBA single game record-tying 12 treys against the Sixers plus he'll reflect on his 2007 journey to the NBA Finals with LeBron and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Also, on the program, we'll talk with the man behind Australia's terrific new basketball magazine called BUCKETS! Yes, our friend, Brad Graham will join us to discuss all sorts of NBA news, so that'll be fun as always.

We highly recommend you buy a copy of BUCKETS. It's a great magazine for any hoops fan!

Alright folks, we look forward to catching up with you this Sunday. Have a good one!

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