The Surging Spurs & the Elite Eight

About this episode

The episode discusses March Madness, the San Antonio Spurs' recent performance, NBA expansion, and anti-tanking proposals.

On this episode of The Drive & Dish NBA Podcast, hosted by Kevin Rafuse (@rafusetolose) and Justin Cousart (@JustinContheAir), Kevin is joined by Chris Crawford (@OnAirWithCC) to first talk all things March Madness, including if Arizona is the clear favorite, future NBA guys who have raised their profile and their favorite games so far. Next, a look at red hot Spurs who are 23-2 in their last 10. The keys to their surge, including Wemby hitting new, freakish levels. Then, a look at where they rank among contenders, namely the Thunder, and if anybody out East can stop them. Afer that, the guys talk NBA expansion to Seattle and Las Vegas and debate if this is the right time. Finally, a look at the NBA's three new anti-tanking proposal and if any of them would actually work. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts and watch the show on YouTube!

People in this episode

Hosts: Kevin Rafuse, Justin Cousart

Guest: Chris Crawford

Topics covered

• NBA
• March Madness
• San Antonio Spurs
• NBA expansion
• anti-tanking proposals

Keywords

• NBA
• March Madness
• Spurs
• Thunder
• Seattle
• Las Vegas
• anti-tanking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Arizona, Spurs, Thunder

Books & works: Drive & Dish NBA Podcast

Places: Seattle, Las Vegas

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