This week we look back to Stand on Business and continue to Talk our Sh*t or Abandon Ship on earlier predictions and convo we had in the offseason - Orlando Magic considered as a Tier 4 team - Cleveland Cavs are a Tier 3 team - Rockets as a Tier 5 Team - Mavs as a Tier 4 team - Lakers are a Tier 1 team Also we revisit : - Pozinigis role acceptance and impact - Shaw's preictions that Mark Daigneault will be Coach of the Year - Cal's prediction that Malik Monk will win 6th Man of the Year - Whos on pace to be right on Most improved between Maxey and Shengun

We debate what mode of panic some of these NBA teams and players are on and whether their issues will work themselves out or is it an Extinction Level Event: Panic Levels Level 1: Calm, Level 2: Mild, Level 3: Moderate, Level 4: Severe - Memphis Grizzlies - Golden State Warriors - Chicago Bulls - Jordan Poole - Detroit Pistons - Suns Health - Pascal Siakam The Baseline Swag: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0hfV0ttaUpxei0xSWxKLUhDZUotc2syZXBiUXxBQ3Jtc0tuMGl6b2V5amxyalhpanZwQm8xWGFkb0RsTXBIeEljRzhzYllBSGNlaTkxeGlLLThBYmJ3VC16SEMyU2xJemtRM2Vpalg5OGlYeGV4LW5zSjZfLWo3OFpFTkp2UHc3QUJSOGhPNUs3WXZkVVV2aXlXZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftinyurl.com%2Fbaselineswag&v=PG1MZ6rHvbg Cop some fresh kicks that save the planet: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnJSc3BrRWxSZlU0cWZvcWxqdkZDLUVDX21yd3xBQ3Jtc0trSHVjSUl0RllpRTZqRzVsMUoxUnFlX2NVeWVSVWxDRXViVV85VktnLW5wY1pFbG5IUENkZTN2aUpQREFmdTdFLVZFcXU3dzBtVFozZTdMdTJGUHB2MXdaWldTc3hmT1VoV2Z0eUVUbjFrSW5uWlk0Yw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Fblueview19&v=PG1MZ6rHvbg Shop the NBA Store: https://nbastore.vwz6.net/baseline

NBA Hall of Fame photographer Andrew D. Bernstein is in his 43rd season as the NBA’s senior photographer. In 2018, Andy became the second photographer to receive the Curt Gowdy Award for Print Media from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, given annually to members of the media who have made significant contributions to the game of basketball. In 2018, Andy launched his own podcast, Legends Of Sport, and has interviewed big names from the world of sports in over 200 episodes. Andy has co-authored two books with legendary NBA figures - The worldwide bestseller "The Mamba Mentality: How I Play" with Kobe Bryant in 2018 and "Journey to the Ring" with Phil Jackson in 2010. He is about to embark on a new project, a collaboration between Legends Of Sport and Vanessa Bryant, to publish a coffee table book of the many murals all over the world honoring the late Kobe and Gianna Bryant. The book will be published by FSG, the same publisher as “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” which Andy co-authored with Kobe.

Hip 2 Da Games Host and Creator Desmond Powell joins the show as we discuss the In-Season Tournament and we highlight teams and whose showin their Good Bad and Ugly.

Our boy Stephen Cameron, of The Close Up w Orlando Magic HQ , joins the show to discuss the Orlando Magic and why their core young players are nothing to snuff at. We also do a little Shock and Awe on the major outcomes of the first couple weeks of the season.

A knockout collabo with Late Night Lake Show and reknowned author Roland Lazenby joins the show to discuss his latest book Magic: The Life of Earvin Magic Johnson. A great discussion as Roland shares significant stories from Magic’s youth, his rise as one of the first Black Athletes to rise to superstardom for the NBA and his cultural contributions that helped shape him to the become the entrepenural mogul that he is today. Roland has spent the past three decades interviewing NBA players, coaches, staff members, and other figures while writing about the league and his latest masterpiece may be his finest hour. . NBA Store Looking for the ultimate destination for NBA gear? Look no further than the NBA Store. With a huge selection of authentic and high-quality products, including jerseys, hats, and accessories, the NBA Store has everything you need to show off your team pride. Plus, with exclusive and limited-edition items, you can make your collection truly one-of-a-kind. And with an online presence, you can shop from anywhere in the world. Don't miss out on the latest trends and experiences - visit the NBA Store today by clicking our affiliate link. If you are listening to us on your favorite audio platform, be sure to check the link in the description of the show. The Baseline is working in affiliation with the NBA Store/Fanatics and will be compensated for your patronage by utilizing our link. We thank you for your support.

Shaw and Cal give their NBA Awards Predictions on who will be hoisting up some hardware by season end. - COACH OF THE YEAR - CLUTCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR - SIX MAN OF THE YEAR - NBA MOST IMPROVED PLAYER - NBA DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - NBA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - NBA MVP - CONFERENCE FINALISTS - NBA FINALS NBA Store Looking for the ultimate destination for NBA gear? Look no further than the NBA Store. With a huge selection of authentic and high-quality products, including jerseys, hats, and accessories, the NBA Store has everything you need to show off your team pride. Plus, with exclusive and limited-edition items, you can make your collection truly one-of-a-kind. And with an online presence, you can shop from anywhere in the world. Don't miss out on the latest trends and experiences - visit the NBA Store today by clicking our affiliate link. If you are listening to us on your favorite audio platform, be sure to check the link in the description of the show. The Baseline is working in affiliation with the NBA Store/Fanatics and will be compensated for your patronage by utilizing our link. We thank you for your support.

We preview the Western Conference from Bottom to Top. Find out who are the True Playas of the conference. Who are the Conference Bosses and who are played out. Western Conference Preview Tiers Tier 5: San Antonio, Houston, Utah Tier 4: Portland, Dallas (Played Out) Tier 3: Minnesota, New Orleans, LA Clippers, OKC (Play In) Tier 2: Golden State, Memphis, Sacramento (True Playas) Tier 1: Denver, LA Lakers, Phoenix (Conference Bosses) NBA Store Looking for the ultimate destination for NBA gear? Look no further than the NBA Store. With a huge selection of authentic and high-quality products, including jerseys, hats, and accessories, the NBA Store has everything you need to show off your team pride. Plus, with exclusive and limited-edition items, you can make your collection truly one-of-a-kind. And with an online presence, you can shop from anywhere in the world. Don't miss out on the latest trends and experiences - visit the NBA Store today by clicking our affiliate link. If you are listening to us on your favorite audio platform, be sure to check the link in the description of the show. The Baseline is working in affiliation with the NBA Store/Fanatics and will be compensated for your patronage by utilizing our link. We thank you for your support. http://nbastore.vwz6.net/baseline BlueView Footwear: Are you ready to step up your style game without compromising the planet? Introducing an exciting partnership between BlueView Footwear and 19 Media Group Network. BlueView Footwear is renowned for introducing the world's first fully biodegradable and durable sneaker to lead a revolution in cleaner materials and manufacturing. They offer sleek and contemporary styles that cater to a wide range of tastes. BLUEVIEW has fully revolutionized the footwear industry. Their innovative plant-based sneakers are constructed of 100% biodegradable materials without sacrificing durability for environmental responsibility. BlueView Footwear believes that fashion and sustainability can coexist harmoniously. Just visit http://bit.ly/ backslash Blueview19 and you’ll see the ultimate collaboration of fashion, sustainability, and media excellence.

We preview the Eastern Conference from Bottom to Top. Find out who are the True Playas of the conference. Who are the Conference Bosses and who are played out. Eastern Conference Preview Tiers Tier 5: Washington, Charlotte, Detroit (No Chance) Tier 4: Chicago, Brooklyn, Toronto, Orlando (Played Out) Tier 3: New York, Cleveland, Indiana, Atlanta(Play In) Tier 2: Miami, Philadelphia (for now) (True Playas) Tier 1: Milwaukee, Boston (Conference Bosses) NBA Store Looking for the ultimate destination for NBA gear? Look no further than the NBA Store. With a huge selection of authentic and high-quality products, including jerseys, hats, and accessories, the NBA Store has everything you need to show off your team pride. Plus, with exclusive and limited-edition items, you can make your collection truly one-of-a-kind. And with an online presence, you can shop from anywhere in the world. Don't miss out on the latest trends and experiences - visit the NBA Store today by clicking our affiliate link. If you are listening to us on your favorite audio platform, be sure to check the link in the description of the show. The Baseline is working in affiliation with the NBA Store/Fanatics and will be compensated for your patronage by utilizing our link. We thank you for your support. http://nbastore.vwz6.net/baseline

Our man ShawSports infiltrates Miami Heat Media Day as we breakdown another saucy NBA Media Day Unplugged: - Heat Day - Celtics - retooled with a Holiday and Unicorn - Bucks - Giannis gettin that f'n championship - Sixers - James Harden No shows (shocker) - Lakers - AD and LeBron taking note - Pelicans - Zion proclaims love for NOLA and his teammates - Quick Hitters ( Grizzlies, Clippers, Nuggets) NBA Store Looking for the ultimate destination for NBA gear? Look no further than the NBA Store. With a huge selection of authentic and high-quality products, including jerseys, hats, and accessories, the NBA Store has everything you need to show off your team pride. Plus, with exclusive and limited-edition items, you can make your collection truly one-of-a-kind. And with an online presence, you can shop from anywhere in the world. Don't miss out on the latest trends and experiences - visit the NBA Store today by clicking our affiliate link. If you are listening to us on your favorite audio platform, be sure to check the link in the description of the show. The Baseline is working in affiliation with the NBA Store/Fanatics and will be compensated for your patronage by utilizing our link. We thank you for your support. http://nbastore.vwz6.net/baseline BlueView Footwear: Are you ready to step up your style game without compromising the planet? Introducing an exciting partnership between BlueView Footwear and 19 Media Group Network. BlueView Footwear is renowned for introducing the world's first fully biodegradable and durable sneaker to lead a revolution in cleaner materials and manufacturing. They offer sleek and contemporary styles that cater to a wide range of tastes. BLUEVIEW has fully revolutionized the footwear industry. Their innovative plant-based sneakers are constructed of 100% biodegradable materials without sacrificing durability for environmental responsibility. BlueView Footwear believes that fashion and sustainability can coexist harmoniously. Just visit http://bit.ly/ backslash Blueview19 and you’ll see the ultimate collaboration of fashion, sustainability, and media excellence.