{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/680699031da48c8a6678fb35/68069a611aabee4d38cc20bf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#1514 - DeMar, The Docks, and Dad Jokes, Buckets & Tea NBA Show","description":"<p>Today, host <a href=\"https://twitter.com/itsme_cathryn\">Cathryn Naiker</a> has special guest, comedian and podcaster <a href=\"https://twitter.com/FreddieRivas\">Freddie Rivas</a> (Confederacy of Dunks, The Pick Up WNBA Show w/ Cathryn) on to discuss:</p><ul>\n<li>DeMar DeRozan’s phenomenal season with the Chicago Bulls, his steady improvement throughout his career, his recent record-breaking string of performances, and whether he was underappreciated during his Raptors tenure.</li>\n<li>This season’s packed MVP race, where DeRozan fits in, and who the favourites should be.</li>\n<li>The extended fallout from the Harden-Simmons blockbuster: Ben Simmons’ uncertain playing status, whether skepticism and speculation about his mental health is warranted, and how James Harden and Joel Embiid will fit together in Philadelphia.</li>\n</ul><p>In our Raptors Homer Moment, we discuss the selection of Jarrett Allen to the All-Star Game over Pascal Siakam, whether Siakam was robbed of a spot, why the Raptors’ 2020-21 season was the Wire Season 2 of Toronto sports, and what the team needs to work on during the All-Star break.</p><p>Finally, in our Hot Girl Summer Nick Nurse Highlight of the Week, we see Nick get tech-savvy as he touts the Noah Basketball shooting technology on Instagram.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href=\"https://megaphone.fm/adchoices\">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>","author_name":"The Nation Network"}