Episodes

  • Did They Get Better Or Worst? Indiana Pacers 2024-25 Preview || Hold My Banner (Clip)

    Did They Get Better Or Worst? Indiana Pacers 2024-25 Preview || Hold My Banner (Clip)
    Sep 28 2024
    In this clip of Hold My Banner, hosts George Balekji and Ountae Campbell take a deep dive into the Indiana Pacers as they gear up for the new NBA season. They kick off with a candid discussion about the Pacers’ offseason moves—how did the team fare, and what implications do those changes hold for the upcoming games? As they explore realistic outcomes for the season, George and Ountae weigh in on potential bets to keep an eye on. Will Tyrese Haliburton rise to the occasion and become the best player on a championship-caliber team? The hosts tackle this question alongside the intriguing possibility of James Wiseman finally cracking the rotation. But it doesn't stop there! They also dissect Ben Mathurin's pivotal role in the Pacers’ improvement and whether Rick Carlisle can continue to elevate this young roster. Packed with insights, predictions, and a dash of humor, this episode is a must-listen for any Pacers fan or NBA enthusiast. Tune in and hold onto your banners as they navigate the highs and lows of Pacers basketball! Catch 'Hold My Banner' on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    11 mins
  • When Will Kristaps Porzingis Play In The 2024-25 Season? (Clip)

    When Will Kristaps Porzingis Play In The 2024-25 Season? (Clip)
    Sep 26 2024
    When will Celtics Big Man Kristaps Porzingis be back in the lineup for the defending champions? George Balekji and Ountae Campbell have a date in mind after seeing and hearing from him at Celtics Media Day! GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • An Active NBA Upcoming Trade Deadline? Cleveland Cavaliers 2024-25 Preview || Hold My Banner (Clip)

    An Active NBA Upcoming Trade Deadline? Cleveland Cavaliers 2024-25 Preview || Hold My Banner (Clip)
    Sep 26 2024
    In this clip from Hold My Banner, hosts George Balekji and Ountae Campbell dive into an in-depth preview of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ upcoming season. They discuss the team’s offseason moves and share their thoughts on what realistic outcomes fans can expect. They explore potential bets on the Cavs, speculate whether key players like Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen will remain with the team, and debate the coaching future with Kenny Atkinson. Is it time for a rebuild, or can this squad make a serious push? Tune in for a thought-provoking analysis that every Cavs fan won’t want to miss! Catch 'Hold My Banner' on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Celtics Media Day Reactions! Will Donovan Mitchell And The Cavs Stick Together? Can Tyrese Haliburton Lead The Pacers?

    Celtics Media Day Reactions! Will Donovan Mitchell And The Cavs Stick Together? Can Tyrese Haliburton Lead The Pacers?
    Sep 26 2024
    In this episode of "Hold My Banner," hosts George Balekji and Ountae Campbell kick things off with a celebratory shoutout to the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces for advancing to the WNBA Playoffs Semifinals! Plus, a special congratulations to Dijonai Carrington for winning the WNBA Most Improved Player award. The discussion heats up as the guys dive into Celtics Media Day reactions. Jayson Tatum shares his thoughts on Joe Mazzulla’s excitement about him sitting out two games for Team USA and missing out on Finals MVP. Jaylen Brown opens up about his motivation after a USA Basketball snub, and Joe Mazzulla reflects on the importance of attachment versus detachment for this year’s Celtics squad. Next, George and Ountae shift their focus to the NBA’s Central Division with in-depth previews of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers. They evaluate the Cavs’ offseason moves, assess their realistic outcomes for the season, and speculate on potential trades involving key players like Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. The conversation continues with the Pacers, as they discuss Tyrese Haliburton’s potential, James Wiseman’s role, and whether Rick Carlisle can elevate this roster to new heights. Packed with insights, analysis, and a passion for the game, this episode is a must-listen for basketball fans looking to get ready for the upcoming season! Catch 'Hold My Banner' on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Is It Time For The Bulls To Trade LaVine? Chicago Bulls 2024-25 Preview || Hold My Banner (Clip)

    Is It Time For The Bulls To Trade LaVine? Chicago Bulls 2024-25 Preview || Hold My Banner (Clip)
    Sep 24 2024
    In this clip from Hold My Banner, hosts George Balekji and Ountae Campbell break down the Chicago Bulls as they head into the new season! We discuss the implications of their offseason, particularly the loss of DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso. What’s a realistic outcome for the Bulls this year? We’ll dive into potential bets and what we can expect from Lonzo Ball and Josh Giddey. Is Coby White ready to make a big leap? Will Zach LaVine be traded? And is Billy Donovan the right coach to lead this team? Join us for a deep dive into these burning questions and our predictions for the Bulls' season ahead! Catch 'Hold My Banner' on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. For the full episode click here: https://youtube.com/live/48lqcP6MPPU?feature=share GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins
  • Who Is Better; Paul George Or Vince Carter? || Hold My Banner (Clip)

    Who Is Better; Paul George Or Vince Carter? || Hold My Banner (Clip)
    Sep 24 2024
    Who is better; Paul George or Vince Carter? Ountae Campbell asks George Balekji the tough questions in Stop Me When. What do you think? 💻 facebook.com/NESN 💻 youtube.com/NESN 💻 twitch.tv/nesn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • Is Ben Simmons Back? Caitlin Clark Struggles vs Sun || Hold My Banner Ep.63

    Is Ben Simmons Back? Caitlin Clark Struggles vs Sun || Hold My Banner Ep.63
    Sep 24 2024
    Welcome to Hold My Banner, your go-to podcast for all things basketball! Join hosts George Balekji and Ountae Campbell as they dive deep into the latest NBA news, hot takes, and player predictions. This week, George is fed up with the endless Ben Simmons jump shot videos—can we finally expect him to make a breakthrough? In our Central Division preview, we’ll dissect the Chicago Bulls’ offseason moves, focusing on key players like Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, and Zach LaVine. What’s the realistic outlook for this squad this season? We’ll share our favorite bets and discuss whether Lonzo Ball and Josh Giddey can step up their game. Can any current Bulls emerge as future All-Stars? Plus, we celebrate A’ja Wilson’s 3rd WNBA MVP! Also, we breakdown the Sun’s Game 1 victory over the Fever, highlighted by Alyssa Thomas’ incredible triple-double performance. We address Caitlin Clark's struggles in her first playoff game. What does this mean for their teams moving forward? And, of course, we can’t resist a heated debate: Stop us when you hear a better player than Paul George! We’ll throw in some heavyweights like Tyrese Maxey, Jimmy Butler, Vince Carter, and Reggie Miller to keep the conversation sizzling. Finally, we’ll tackle the controversial topic of busts in the league. Is Bryce Young doomed, or can his career be salvaged? We’ll also look at that same question for NBA players like Ben Simmons, James Wiseman, and Markelle Fultz who we believe deserve a second chance. Catch 'Hold My Banner' on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • NBA Equivalent To Ohtani's 50/50 || Hold My Banner (Clip)

    NBA Equivalent To Ohtani's 50/50 || Hold My Banner (Clip)
    Sep 20 2024
    Newsflash Ountae! Shohei Ohtani already is the only player in MLB history to have 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season! George Balekji tells us what the NBA equivalent is to Ohtani's historical season. Catch 'Hold My Banner' every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts. GET NESN 360: https://nesn.com/download-the-nesn-app/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/NESN Twitter: https://twitter.com/NESN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NESN/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nesn Twitch: https://twitch.tv/nesn/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins