Bleav in Wizards

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  • Former Wizard Jahidi White and Bullets Forever writer Matt Modderno give you in-depth insight into your Wizards every week with premium analysis, commentary, and guests!
    © 2020 Bleav Podcast Network
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  • Wizards GM Will Dawkins remarks to the press, who are the top coaches, best motivational speeches, & NBA expansion

    Wizards GM Will Dawkins remarks to the press, who are the top coaches, best motivational speeches, & NBA expansion
    Sep 27 2024
    Jahadi White and Matt Modderno react to comments from Wizards GM Will Dawkins to the media about the upcoming season. They discuss expectations for Jordan Poole, Kyle Kuzma, Brian Keefe, and the team as a whole. What did we learn about the state of the rebuild from Dawkins, how will this year be different, and what criteria is fair to judge the season based on? The guys weigh in on each. Plus, who are the top coaches in the NBA, Netflix's Starting Five NBA series, who had the best and worst motivational speeches during Jahadi's time with the Wizards, and whether it's time for the NBA to expand. Presented by betonline.ag!
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Evan Fournier turns down Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly's defensive ceiling, & Kyle Kuzma in the Olympics

    Evan Fournier turns down Wizards, Bilal Coulibaly's defensive ceiling, & Kyle Kuzma in the Olympics
    Sep 13 2024

    Jahadi White and Matt Modderno are back to cover Evan Fournier turning down a two-year deal for mentoring the Wizards young players to instead go overseas, Jonas Valacuinas's value as a trade asset, Brian Keefe's recent comments on the Wizards and Bilal Coulibaly, Wizards assistant coaches taking G League jobs elsewhere, and Johnny Davis working out with Drew Hanlen. In a new segment called, "Old Guys Saying Hater Sh*t," they discuss Rasheed Wallace saying Anthony Edwards isn't better than Derrick McKey, Gilbert Arenas saying a player with 20 assists didn't dominate a game, and Shaq saying Victor Wembanyama can't be dominant shooting so many jumpers. Presented by betonline.ag!

    0:00 - Intro

    7:45 - What's the Wizards plan with Jonas Valanciunas?

    12:59 - Changes to the coaching staff

    18:20 - Brian Keefe’s comments

    23:50 - Why Bilal Coulibaly’s defensive ceiling is so high

    27:48 - A high-praise, Hall of Fame comparison for Coulibaly

    32:11 - The latest on Johnny Davis

    36:49 - Andray Blatche’s reflection on Wizards career, and why his experience could help guide Washington’s young core

    43:39 - Old guys saying hater shit…

    1:02:10 - Kyle Kuzma might play for the Phillipines national team?
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • University of Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith is ready to show everyone the real DHS this year

    University of Maryland guard DeShawn Harris-Smith is ready to show everyone the real DHS this year
    Sep 6 2024

    Maryland basketball sophomore DeShawn Harris-Smith started 30 of 33 games as a freshman and averaged 7.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and .9 steals. He joined the Bleav in DMV Hoops podcast this week to talk about what didn't quite work for him individually and as a team last season, how Jahmir Young helped him transition into college basketball, and the relationship between he and Head Coach Kevin Willard. Harris-Smith also talks about what he's been working on this offseason, how his role may change as a sophomore, the vibes with this year's team, their improved depth, and what this team needs to do to be successful. Presented by betonline.ag!

    1:06 - Reflecting on an up-and-down freshman year
    8:09 - Dealing with the mental side of sports
    12:00 - Versatility & doing the little things to win
    16:53 - Why bringing in guards from the portal is so enticing
    18:53 - Offseason improvements, differences from last year’s team, which teammates are standing out
    22:35 - Maryland’s identity this year, and why Kevin Willard’s making fun of Derik Queen
    26:30 - Off the court interests
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    30 mins
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The best Wizards podcast out there

I'm biased but Larry Hughes' ability to offer a player's perspective on things makes this the best Wizards podcast for fans

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