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Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) talks with Jonathan Abrams (@Jpdabrams) about his new book Boys Among Men: How the Prep-to-Pro Generation Redefined the NBA and Sparked a Basketball Revolution. The two discuss the path to the pros for stars like Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James and how the stories told in the book affect his thinking on the NBA's current age limit.   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and his sister (a marine biologist who hates sports) continue a family tradition of having her pick the NCAA Tournament based solely on what would happen if the mascots got in a fight. This is the Mascot Bracket.   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Sam Vecenie of CBS Sports (@Sam_Vecenie) preview the NCAA Tournament from an NBA perspective, including who to watch the first weekend (1:14), seeding and locations in this year’s tournament (22:50), Kentucky’s prospects (25:52), the comparative lack of NBA prospects on top seeds (32:33), Maryland (36:13), Sam’s top five prospects at this moment (44:03), Ben Simmons vs. Brandon Ingram (46:35), players who will break out (1:00:43) and Sam’s Final Four / National Champion (1:06:20).   Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Arturo Galletti of Basketball Numbers (@ArturoGalletti) go through their over/under predictions from before the season on the Western Conference, including the Trail Blazers (0:37), Nuggets (5:40), Timberwolves (7:32), Lakers (12:12), Kings (17:35), Suns (22:23), Mavericks (25:44), Jazz (27:55), Pelicans (31:27), Grizzlies (35:03), Rockets (38:36), Thunder (46:23), Clippers (53:25), Spurs (58:10) and Warriors (1:06:22). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Arturo Galletti of Basketball Numbers (@ArturoGalletti) go through their over/under predictions from before the season on the Eastern Conference, including the 76ers (0:52), Nets (3:04), Knicks (5:37), Hornets (10:58), Magic (15:59), Pistons (20:59), Pacers (24:03), Celtics (27:35), Bucks (33:25), Wizards (35:19), Raptors (39:46), Heat (43:27), Bulls (47:19), Hawks (50:37) and Cavs (55:31). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Jonathan Tjarks of RealGM (@JonathanTjarks) discuss the Sixers and Jahlil Okafor (0:46), going small (4:46), mentors for NBA big man defense (17:50), college prospects including Simmons vs. Ingram (25:13), comparing Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Davis (32:16), Jonathan’s favorite mid to late first round prospects (39:47) and his team to watch in the NCAA Tournament (50:10). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Seth Partnow of The Nylon Calculus (@SethPartnow) break down Thursday's trade deadline, including the Clippers (1:33), Grizzlies (8:48), Hornets (12:19), Pistons (17:13), Wizards (23:28), Bulls (24:51), Cavs (29:11), Celtics (31:30), Magic (37:46), Thunder (45:59), Trail Blazers (47:34), the challenges of making trades with expectations (50:01), how the deadline changed the playoff picture (55:52) and what they are looking forward to the rest of the regular season (1:01:18). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and longtime Warriors announcer and former NBA player Jim Barnett (@uograd66) discuss the Warriors (1:30), getting drafted by the Celtics (26:11), playing for player-coach Bill Russell (28:41), what players from the past could compete today (35:00), Wilt Chamberlain (36:10) and his top ten players of all time (43:52). Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Lee Jenkins of Sports Illustrated(@SI_LeeJenkins) discuss his process (0:46) using Kristaps Porzingis (2:14) as an example, the Warriors (10:39), Russell Westbrook (35:39), LeBron and Kobe (45:21) plus many other topics. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on iTunes or via the XML feed.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Sean Highkin, Bulls reporter for Bleacher Report and writer for NBA’s ProBasketballTalk (@highkin) discuss the Bulls and the league at large, including: the impact of Joakim Noah’s Injury and Chicago’s cap situation (0:50), Derrick Rose’s place on the team (11:07), differences between Fred Hoiberg and Tom Thibodeau (15:07), whether the Bulls are already Jimmy Butler’s team (21:45), Bobby Portis (30:12), Chicago and Taj Gibson agreeing to a renegotiation and extension (33:42), Chicago’s place in the Eastern Conference (41:01), the trade deadline and 2016 free agency (45:45), All-Star Weekend (56:35) and comparing different media experiences (1:11:25).   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.