BE + Kevin Pelton Podcast Episode 002

by Ben Golliver on Aug 7, 2009 9:07 AM PDT in News

Coverage from Brandon Roy's signing Press Conference coming later this morning. In the meantime, here's episode 2 of my podcast series with Kevin Pelton. We broke this week's episode into 4 segments.

Segment 1
Whether Kevin, as a Seattleite, is more proud of his personal accomplishments or of Brandon's accomplishments.
Whether Brandon has a greater emotional pull on his fans than other NBA stars.
A short look at B Roy's contract negotiation and the false comparison with Andrea Bargnani.
Segment 2
A look back at B Roy's statistical similarity scores.
What specific improvements we would like to see in B. Roy's game.
How I think B Roy can and should be more proactive this season in helping Greg Oden.
Segment 3
Discussion of Rashard Lewis's positive PED test.
I admit to snooping in NBA lockers for illegal supplements and recount my interview with Blazers strength and conditioning coach Bobby Medina.
Kevin shoots down all NBA/steroid conspiracy theories.
Segment 4
Scouting in the NBA: what role do scouts play? Is it changing?
Reaction to Memphis's decision to disband their college scouts.
Kevin's thoughts on Moneyball's influence on MLB and NBA scouting, including a mind-blowing quote to end the podcast.

The podcast is 48 minutes long and is a 43 megabyte MP3.

"Right click and save as" this link: Download BE-KP2 Podcast 002

Reminder: there is some PG-13 language music clips in between segments.

-- Ben (benjamin.golliver@gmail.com)

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Where's the transcription?

It always looks suspicious when I wear headphones for extended periods at work on my computer.

Thanks for posting the podcast I can’t wait until tonight to listen.

by NWfan on Aug 7, 2009 10:35 AM PDT reply actions

Just caught a few minutes of the press conference on 95.5

Brandon sounds very happy

Blazer Fan

by leeroyjenkins on Aug 7, 2009 10:35 AM PDT reply actions

Also I imagine Tiana is very happy

;)

Blazer Fan

by leeroyjenkins on Aug 7, 2009 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions

Tiana is hot

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Aug 7, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions

How long until Memphis moves again?

Not kidding, either that or they are forced to sale by the NBA. They are just a disaster.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Aug 7, 2009 10:55 AM PDT reply actions

apparently, they actually make money

and are in the upper half of the league in terms of net revenue.

How did you guys win that?
"We scored enough points. We scored 107, they scored 105.
-Nate McMillan Postgame, 3/4/2009

by douglast on Aug 7, 2009 10:59 AM PDT up reply actions

They are bound by a long term lease to the arena at the moment

As for scouting, that story gets a bit blown out of proportion. Like the Blazers, they have a number of people in the front office who can scout although their main title isn’t just “scout” but player coordinator, director of player personnel, assistant GM, etc. Sure they wanted to save some money, but it hardly will endanger their ability to scout as good or bad as they did in the last years.

The Grizzlies still have Tony Barone Jr as Director of Scouting, Mitchell Anderson, Gordan Cheisa, Kenny Williams and Tony Barone, Sr. who assist in scouting and Chris Wallace – who’s only job Heisley hasn’t usurped as owner is scouting players and I pray that never changes even if Heisley doesn’t listen to Chris as much as he should.

http://www.ridiculousupside.com/2009/8/6/979268/coming-to-the-defense-of-the
http://3sob.com/archives/41-august-2009/608-has-war-been-declared-on-grizzlies-fans-

"I'm addicted to polo y'all...respect my fresh" - Travis25Outlaw

by Norsktroll on Aug 7, 2009 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions

Still, they seem to want to compete with the Clips

For worst run NBA franchise. Almost every trade they’ve made has not worked out so well. Heck, they even took Stat-Bo.

"Good evening Blazer fans, wherever you may be!"-Bill Schonely

by skywaker9 on Aug 7, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Ahhh. . . Good stuff.

Especially the 3 Shades link. When I read the scouting story, my gut reaction was that the Memphis columnist was trying to get a reaction from the fans à la Canzano. It was clear that he’d left some info out or was too lazy to do research on what other teams do.

by Corvid on Aug 7, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Rashard Lewis tested high for testosterone:

Says it’s from DHEA supplementation. Very doubtful. DHEA occurs in our body naturally and is a precursor to several other human hormones. While it’s true that DHEA supplementation might somewhat increase testosterone, it’s normally very minor. If he did indeed have high testosterone, I suspect it was from something other than DHEA.

Many alternative and integrative doctors (and some orthodox ones) recommend DHEA supplementation as a preventative measure to older individuals (maybe 40 plus) to maintain their levels closer to what is normal for a young person. Some studies have shown that low levels are associated with a number of ailments. I’ve supplemented 50mg DHEA daily for some years and I doubt it has had much affect on my testosterone because it remains at a level normal for my age. And I don’t think I’d get any argument when I say it certainly hasn’t bulked me up. I’m 6’0" tall and weigh 153 lbs…. the same as I’ve been for years (even those years before I ever started taking DHEA).

I don’t think we’re getting the full truth from Rashard.

Brandon Roy just destroyed everything in his path. There's your rational analysis -- Dave

Also: COMCAST SUCKS!

by TwoDeep on Aug 7, 2009 11:23 AM PDT reply actions

I've used DHEA for more than 15 years. Like you I can't say that anything noticeable has happened to my body

though I would say that I look and feel younger than my actual age. What I know of DHEA is that it’s not a strength building supplement, but a precursor to those hormones which tend to go haywire in men after the age of 40 and which is part of the aging process. By supplementing those hormones the theory is that you won’t show the secondary characteristics of aging as quickly as you otherwise might.

I don’t know if it’s DHEA or just genetics, but I’m happy with where I am as a guy my age. But a performance enhancing drug? Not hardly.

by raoulduke on Aug 7, 2009 11:48 AM PDT up reply actions

We have a new nickname

Snoop-Benny-Ben

"I'm tired" -Me

by 92wastheyear on Aug 7, 2009 11:43 AM PDT reply actions

not really.

I know less than half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.

by haildablazer on Aug 7, 2009 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow Ben is harsh on Greg Oden

That was just extreme criticism of Oden. I’m actually rather surprised.

Kevin Pelton is an interesting interview. He’s really got a great perspective and can put together his thoughts concisely and intelligently. I’d love it if he had a show on 95.5 instead of say… “The Mean Bald Guy” or whatever he calls himself these days.

by sagcat on Aug 7, 2009 3:45 PM PDT reply actions