The young wolves are hungry, very hungry. By winning the first two rounds against Denver, Minnesota hit hard. Anthony Edwards’ teammates put in impressive defensive performances. Are these Wolves unstoppable? Pierre Dorian, Stephen Brun, Frédéric Weis and Geoffrey Charpille debate it. In the other poster in the West, are Luka Doncic’s Mavericks armed enough to resist the enthusiasm of OKC? And in the East, are Indiana and Cleveland condemned to make up the numbers against New York and Boston? Finally, the Basket Time team will return to the individual title acquired by Victor Wembanyama, that of Rookie of the Year. Can the young Frenchman be MVP in the coming years?
Often unplayable and unstoppable, Joel Embiid is one of the best players in the NBA. But during the last meetings, his numerous and dangerous low blows opened a debate: what if the 2023 MVP was simply public enemy number 1? Pierre Dorian, Frédéric Weis, Arnaud Valadon and Félix Gabory debate it. The Basket Time team will also look at the LeBron James case: now eliminated from the playoffs, what should his future hold? Should he continue with the Lakers? Finally, in the historical part, focus on the ends of successful careers… or not!
For the start of these NBA playoffs, New York won twice against the Sixers. But can this performance last in the long term? Are the Knicks already a legitimate NBA title contender? Arnaud Valadon, Frédéric Weis, Alexandre Biggerstaff and Félix Gabory debate it. The Basket Time team will also look back at the different posters for these playoffs. Between carefreeness and experience, which is more important? Can passion and recklessness be enough in high-stakes matches? And finally, in the historical part, focus on the most atypical players in the NBA to destabilize the opponents!
The regular season is now over. Now it’s time for serious things, notably the play-in in the two conferences. The Basket Time team takes the opportunity to look back on this year in the NBA. Who impressed? Who disappointed? Arnaud Valadon, Stephen Brun, Frédéric Weis and Geoffrey Charpille give you their tops and flops, whether collective or individual! Also focus on Victor Wembanyama’s exceptional season. How far can the young Frenchman from Spurs go and what records can he plan to break? You will know everything by listening to this new episode of Basket Time!
It’s historic! The EuroCup final will see two French clubs face off. Who from Bourg-en-Bresse or Paris Basket-Ball will succeed in triumphing in this second European competition? To talk about it, Pierre Dorian, Frédéric Weis, Stephen Brun and Arnaud Valadon receive the president of Paris Basketball, David Kahn. Together, they look back on the capital club’s project, its ambitions and its means. The Basket Time team will also discuss this duel through the sporting aspect: which club is best armed? Analysis of the forces present on both sides! And finally, in the historical part, focus on the best Parisian clubs! Production: Killian Verove and Geoffrey Charpille Director: Kevin Paugam
How does the job of scout work in the NBA? What are the priority criteria for recruiting a player? How many players are followed each year by a franchise? What is the 2024 draft worth? Will Risacher, Sarr and Salaün be in the top 10? Exceptional episode with Luca Desta vice president of scouting at the Utah Jazz
Now fifth in the Western Conference, Dallas has impressed for several weeks. Still as flamboyant in attack and much more efficient in defense, the Mavericks are moving towards the playoffs with much more certainty. Can this progress move the Mavs from underdog to favorite in the title race? Pierre Dorian, Stephen Brun, Frédéric Weis and Arnaud Valadon debate it. Also focus on Luka Doncic, the Slovenian prodigy of the Mavs. Is he simply the most complete player in the League offensively? The Basket Time team in debate. Finally, in the historical part, a simple… but complicated question: Duncan, Olajuwon, Nowitzki, who is the greatest player in Texas?
A real steamroller since the All-Star Break, with 15 victories in 17 matches, Denver stands as the main favorite for its own succession. Are the Nuggets even stronger than last season? What changed ? In the squad, in the game, in the state of mind? Is the Murray-Jokic pair the best in the NBA? What to expect for the playoffs? Pierre Dorian, Frédéric Weis, Stephen Brun and Killian Verove debate it. The Basket Time team will also wonder if Nikola Jokic’s Serbia can aim for gold at the Paris Olympic Games, or at least be one of the favorites with the United States and Canada in particular. Finally, a little bit of imagination: if Yugoslavia still existed today, what would the major 5 be? Doncic, Jokic, Bogdanovic…
What do you think of these prints? Concern on one side, relief on the other? What are the forces present, the strong nations and the groups of death? What objectives for our French teams? Can Wembanyama and Johannès carry their team? Debates in Basket Time. And to answer these questions, Boris Diaw and Céline Dumerc, managers of the French teams, exceptional guests of this special Olympic Games episode, deliver their live reactions. With Pierre Dorian, Fred Weis and Killian Verove.