The Drop Step

The Drop Step

Jack Quantrill provides his unique take on the NBA and brings you his signature series #BestInClass and #TradeWars as well as a number of deep dives into the leagues most interesting players, team situations and trade scenarios.

Coming all the way from the UK the pod will use stats, the eye test and a whole lot of theorising to come to some cool conclusions and discuss some of the NBA's most interesting topics.

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First in Class - 2016 vs 1986 - Sabonis, Murray, Ingram vs Sabonis, Rodman, Price - The Lithuania Episode!
15-07-2023
First in Class - 2016 vs 1986 - Sabonis, Murray, Ingram vs Sabonis, Rodman, Price - The Lithuania Episode!
We're back with another episode of "First in Class"! Fresh off a trip to Lithuania I had to dive into the father son first round match up of 2016 vs 1986, Domantas vs Arvydas. Listen in to hear about the center Bill Walton described as having, "the skills of Larry Bird and Pete Maravich. He had the athleticism of Kareem [Abdul-Jabbar], and he could shoot the 3-point shot. He could pass, run the floor, dribble. We should have carried out a plan in the early 1980s to kidnap him and bring him back right then."Two interesting teams, a father son rivalry and discussion of some of the more contentious players in the NBA. Check out https://twitter.com/TheDropStepNBA to vote on who wins. Like and share with friends, let's get the debate going, enjoy listening to the series of the NBA offseason!https://7fs.medium.com/arvydas-sabonis-retrospective-scouting-report-8383d0d8a1a6

Episodes

First in Class - 2016 vs 1986 - Sabonis, Murray, Ingram vs Sabonis, Rodman, Price - The Lithuania Episode!
15-07-2023
First in Class - 2016 vs 1986 - Sabonis, Murray, Ingram vs Sabonis, Rodman, Price - The Lithuania Episode!
We're back with another episode of "First in Class"! Fresh off a trip to Lithuania I had to dive into the father son first round match up of 2016 vs 1986, Domantas vs Arvydas. Listen in to hear about the center Bill Walton described as having, "the skills of Larry Bird and Pete Maravich. He had the athleticism of Kareem [Abdul-Jabbar], and he could shoot the 3-point shot. He could pass, run the floor, dribble. We should have carried out a plan in the early 1980s to kidnap him and bring him back right then."Two interesting teams, a father son rivalry and discussion of some of the more contentious players in the NBA. Check out https://twitter.com/TheDropStepNBA to vote on who wins. Like and share with friends, let's get the debate going, enjoy listening to the series of the NBA offseason!https://7fs.medium.com/arvydas-sabonis-retrospective-scouting-report-8383d0d8a1a6
The Detroit Pistons Zag: Will building like no other team in the NBA pay off for the Pistons?
05-07-2023
The Detroit Pistons Zag: Will building like no other team in the NBA pay off for the Pistons?
It's episode 6 of The Drop Step podcast and we're talking Pistons, Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren.Who on the roster has the potential to be the new Andre Iguodala? Why is Cade a smart bet for MIP in 23/24?And will Troy Weaver's gamble of building through the draft like no other NBA team pay off in the long term for the Pistons?All that and more as we discussed one of the least discussed teams in the league in this episode of The Drop Step!Follow the Drop Step on Twitter at https://twitter.com/TheDropStepNBASubscribe to the podcast, drop a 5 star rating and share with fellow hoop heads looking for the freshest NBA podcast to get them through the NBA offseason.
First In Class - 1978 vs 1996 Draft - Bird vs Kobe - Nash or Iverson?
29-06-2023
First In Class - 1978 vs 1996 Draft - Bird vs Kobe - Nash or Iverson?
We're back with another episode of "First In Class"! This time we're talking the 1978 draft headlined by Larry Bird who's flanked by a great supporting cast and a Point Guard who maybe one of the biggest "what if's" In NBA history. Going against Bird and co. is an absolute juggernaut of a draft class, the 1996 draft. Listen in to see who start's at the point, Steve Nash or Allen Iverson, how to handle having that much offensive talent and how they might be my pick to win the entire tournament. Check out https://twitter.com/TheDropStepNBA to vote on who wins. Like and share with friends, let's get the debate going, enjoy listening to the series of the NBA offseason!
Crystal Ball: Breakout candidates and All-NBA first timers for the 23/24 season
21-06-2023
Crystal Ball: Breakout candidates and All-NBA first timers for the 23/24 season
Did you see SGA making All-NBA coming last year? The Lauri breakout? The Markell Fultz redemption? Do you have any idea who's making those same kind of leaps in the 23/24 season? Well, I think I do... Listen in for 5 guys I'm predicting to make All-NBA for the first time next year and 5 guys ready for breakout campaigns now that the dust has settled on the 22/23 season.I'll go over why Tyrese Haliburton is due for an SGA style rise, why Coby White is good enough to start for the Bulls next year and the secret weapon the Nuggets have waiting in the wings as they try and go back to back.Tune into the Drop Step and let me know who you have making their All-NBA debut this year at https://twitter.com/TheDropStepNBA
Decision Time - Why the Charlotte Hornets are the NBA's most interesting team this offseason
14-06-2023
Decision Time - Why the Charlotte Hornets are the NBA's most interesting team this offseason
The Charlotte Hornets arguably have their biggest offseason in franchise history coming up. The Carolina team has seen Alonzo Mourning, Chris Paul and Glen Rice suit up in that electric blue but they have a chance to add generational talent to the team with the number two pick. What they do with it is the question. In this podcast we explore four outcomes, drafting Brandon Miller, drafting Scoot Henderson, trading the number two pick, and even moving Lamelo Ball for a haul of assets. Listen in to explore why small market teams have no margin for error, which teams Lamelo could take to the next level, and ultimately, what the Charlotte Hornets should do on NBA draft night...
First In Class - 2009 vs 2012 Draft - Curry and Harden vs Dame and Davis
06-06-2023
First In Class - 2009 vs 2012 Draft - Curry and Harden vs Dame and Davis
It's the first episode of "First in Class"! Listen in to hear about how the series is going to work, analysis of both the 2009 and 2012 team and how you can decide who progresses in the ultimate NBA draft tournament!Vote on the pole on The Drop Step Twitter account to have your say!https://twitter.com/TheDropStepNBALike and share with friends, let's get the debate going, enjoy listening to the series that's going to get you through the NBA offseason!
The Lone Wolf - Why Karl Anthony Towns should ask for a trade this offseason and Fake Trades!
24-05-2023
The Lone Wolf - Why Karl Anthony Towns should ask for a trade this offseason and Fake Trades!
Minnesota Timberwolves bigman Karl Anthony Towns, KAT to his friends, is a divisive figure in the association. The mercurial center is one of the best shooters in the league, a three level scorer and locked into a long term contract.... But, the team situation isn't ideal. He's being usurped by his younger team mate Anthony Edwards and he's paired with Rudy Gobert in a decisively 2000's style front court. It's time for change. Listen in to explore fake trades where the 'Big Purr' leaves and shakes up the league. (Yes, that's a real nickname!)https://youtu.be/Q8FUAMRso6Ahttps://youtu.be/TD24CVLeNLETwitter Account: https://twitter.com/TheDropStepNBA?s=20