Best Noah Bailey Podcasts (2024)

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Fan Takes: Ben Simmons' revenge, Cam Thomas over Devin Booker, and blowing the lottery odds 29:14

2d ago29:14

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Turning the table(and questions) over the the Nets fanbase for a "Fan Take Friday" that hit all the right notes. The guys discuss - a healthy Ben Simmons season that forces Sean Marks to abandon the tank, if Cam Thomas is on the same career journey as Devin Booker, and a roster just good enough to flub the NBA draft away. Follow & Subscribe on all …

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Will VJ Edgecombe rise near the top of the Brooklyn Nets draft board? 27:42

1h ago27:42

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The Locked on Nets continues to dive deeper into the 2025 NBA draft class. They’ve covered Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, and Nolan Traore, among others. In this episode they focus on incoming Baylor freshman VJ Edgecombe. The athleticism is clearly there for the guard/ wing with a defensive mindset that’s among the best in the class. How …

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How far could Nolan Traore climb up the Brooklyn Nets draft board? 29:13

20m ago29:13

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The Locked on Nets continue to look at the upcoming draft class, where the Nets will vie for the top spot. After highlighting Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, and Dylan Harper, they take a look at French point guard Nolan Traore. Traore has elite quickness and court vision and can already run the pick-and-roll. But what about the other elements of his gam…

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#114 Tyler Nelson — How Personal Morphology Affects Climbing Performance, Specificity, Unlevel Edges, Talon Grip, and Tim Gabbett’s Paradox 2:13:19

18m ago2:13:19

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Dr. Tyler Nelson is the founder of Camp 4 Human Performance, a company focused on bringing the principles of sport science to climbing. Tyler is focused on being a cutting edge resource for training and rehabilitation of climbers. This means he is always knee deep in research papers from all sorts of sports and asking how we might apply those lesso…

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Praying for Restoration 40:11

7d ago40:11

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By Noah Bailey

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Could Dylan Harper be the Brooklyn Nets version of Jalen Brunson? 29:45

3h ago29:45

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In their ongoing set of episodes, the Locked on Nets guy take a look at incoming Rutgers freshman Dylan Harper and how he compares on the draft board to Cooper Flagg and Ace Bailey (covered in previous episodes). There’s a lot to love about Harper’s game as a point guard with size, vision, and defensive acumen. He’s drawn comparisons to Jalen Bruns…

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Could Ace Bailey challenge Cooper Flagg as the number one overall pick? 29:09

1h ago29:09

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The Locked on Nets are taking an early look at the 2025 NBA draft. After covering Cooper Flagg on Tuesday, they turn their sights to Ace Bailey who, for now, is considered the #2 overall prospect in the class. But could that change? Bailey is another possible generational talent who is slated to play for Rutgers this season. He has measurable and a…

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Cooper Flagg is the ultimate prize for a Brooklyn Nets tank 30:18

2h ago30:18

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The Brooklyn Nets are headed into a new era and are solely focused on being bad this year. The reason? Cooper Flagg. The incoming freshman at Duke has long been a player projected to go #1 in this draft, and for good reason. He has seemingly everything you would want in an NBA player. The Locked on Nets guys break down Flagg’s game, why it already …

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#113 Kevin Brown — Literally Everything Your Ever Wanted To Know About Chalk, Founding Friction Labs, Skin Farming, and How To Make Sure You Are Getting The Best Friction On Holds 1:25:20

19m ago1:25:20

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This is the episode to learn everything about one of, if not the, most important parts of our climbing kit — chalk! The real topic here is how to maximize friction between your hands and the holds, which is crucial for sending your hardest. Kevin Brown joins the pod and goes deep on the science of how to get the best friction on holds. He talks abo…

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Jonah: God’s Pity 38:13

11d ago38:13

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By Noah Bailey

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Noah Clowney is the best prospect the Brooklyn Nets have had in years 28:54

19m ago28:54

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What are the expectations for Noah Clowney heading into this season, his second in the NBA. While the league as a whole might not be fully aware of the name yet, Nets fans had reason to get excited with Clowney’s emergence at the end of the season. He put up some highlight-reel defensive plays while also shooting more than 47% from three over the f…

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After Cam Thomas, who else can score on the Brooklyn Nets this season? 28:41

1h ago28:41

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The Brooklyn Nets enter the season light on scoring options after Cam Thomas. The Locked-on Nets guys go through the roster to see who can help fill in some of the scoring voids on this team. How will the offense operate, and who will step up? Dennis Schroder? Trendon Watford? Who else on this roster is set to get more shots and more opportunity? G…

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Ben Simmons: Comeback story or final NBA season? 29:46

36m ago29:46

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This could be a make or break season for Ben Simmons who enters the final year of his contract with the Brooklyn Nets. Will he be able to return to his former, All-NBA self after another back surgery? Or could we be looking at the final season for a guy who used to be among the best players in the league? It’s all on the table, but there are reason…

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#112 Paris 2024 Olympics — Professional Climber and Coach Tim Kang on The Results, The Routesetting, The Grades, and The Future of Competitions 2:06:24

1d ago2:06:24

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Professional climber, coach, routesetter, and frequent Testpiece podcast guest, Tim Kang, is on the pod this week to share his thoughts about the Paris 2024 Olympics. Tim may be best known for his highball ascents that culminated in the film Focus, but Tim is also a seasoned competition climber with multiple World Cups under his belt. Tim loves com…

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Jonah: Nineveh’s Salvation 37:21

21d ago37:21

37:21

By Noah Bailey

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Nets Schedule Release - Can Dennis Schroder be the veteran leader in Brooklyn's tank season? 28:03

18d ago28:03

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Looking at the schedule release for the. Brooklyn Nets and how quickly the Nets could be at the bottom of the league. Even in an understood tanking season, the Nets will need leadership and. Dennis Schroder has been very focal in his desire to stay in Brooklyn. 2024 could be the best showcase of his ability on the court and in the locker room. Get …

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How Cam Thomas can grow into his Point Guard roll for the Brooklyn Nets 31:54

23d ago31:54

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Adam takes a look at key stats from a year ago for Brooklyn and where a clear void as been created following the trade of Mikal Bridges and departure of Dennis Smith Jr. If Cam Thomas is ready to take the next leap, both he and the Nets will need to focus on key areas of the offensive system. Adam highlights the key stats, and critical roles of the…

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#111 Tom O’Halloran — How To Do Hard Moves, Using Boards To Climb Better Outside, Toes Knees Hips, Taping Correctly, and What The Olympics Are Like 2:23:48

8d ago2:23:48

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Tom O’Halloran is arguably the best climber in Australia. He’s an Olympian, he’s climbed 15a and v14, and done FA’s nearly up to those grades as well. But the reason we wanted to have him on the podcast is because of the amazing YouTube content he puts out. He dives into the nuances of hard climbing in a way that actually helps people climb hard. T…

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Jonah: Jonah's Salvation 35:25

28d ago35:25

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By Noah Bailey

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Sean Marks in driver’s seat with Cam Johnson trades + Stephen Curry leads Team USA 29:24

1M ago29:24

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It appears there is still, very much, a market for Cam Johnson with a number of teams apparently still in the mix for the Nets wing. But what will Sean Marks do here? It doesn’t seem like there is any rush and that gives Marks some power in the negotiations. Plus, Stephen Curry and Lebron James lead Team USA in a comeback win over Nikola Jokic and …

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Does Day’Ron Sharpe still have a role on the Brooklyn Nets coming into this season? 30:13

6d ago30:13

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The new-look Brooklyn Nets have a lot of questions heading into this season and one of them will be around Day’Ron Sharpe’s role within the team. He showed improvement in a number of areas last season, but there was also the confusing stretch at the end where he didn’t play all that much. So, what is the plan with Day’Ron Sharpe going into this sea…

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Who joins Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton in the Brooklyn Nets starting five? 30:30

8d ago30:30

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We know that Cam Thomas and Nic Claxton will be starting for the Brooklyn Nets this season. But how else will the starting lineup and the rest of the minutes rotations shake out for this team? The Locked on Nets make predictions for the minutes on all players heading into the season with discussions around Cam Johnson, Noah Clowney, Ben Simmons, Do…

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#110 Ethan Salvo — Lessons From Climbing The Hardest Climb in Squamish [TWICE?!], Internal Vs External Motivations, and Transcending Grades 1:48:11

8d ago1:48:11

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Ethan Salvo is back on the podcast! Ethan's first episode (linked here) was a fan favorite so when Josh visited Squamish for a few days they met up do an impromptu live/in-person recording. Since the last recording, Ethan has climbed arguably the hardest climb in Squamish, The Singularity. The experience he had on it was fascinating and made him qu…

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Praying for Home 37:46

1M ago37:46

37:46

By Noah Bailey

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Jordi Fernandez already showing he was the perfect Brooklyn Nets hire 30:24

27d ago30:24

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While he hasn’t yet coached a game for the Brooklyn Nets, Jordi Fernandez is already showing that he might have been the perfect hire this off-season. A big part of that comes from Fernandez coaching Team Canada in the Olympics and what that means from an experience perspective. Few other new hires, coming from the assistant ranks, are able to have…

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Does Cam Johnson still have a trade market? 29:23

13d ago29:23

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While we are firmly in the slower part of the NBA summer, Cam Johnson is still on the Brooklyn Nets despite there being rumors of trades for months now. What is the state of his market and can Nets fans expect him to be on the team come the regular season? The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the Lakers, Spurs, Kings, and more as possible landing…

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Brooklyn Nets exploring Isaac Okoro for Dorian Finney-Smith trade with the Cavaliers? 29:24

15d ago29:24

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Isaac Okoro is back on the front of Nets fans minds with the latest news that there are continued discussions with the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade that could include Dorian Finney-Smith. What would this mean for Sean Marks and company and would Okoro fit the bill as the type of player they’ve been targeting this offseason? The Locked on Nets bre…

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#109 Noah & Benn Wheeler — The World’s Hardest Campus Move, Most Difficult Board Climbs, FA’ing V12 On 1st Day Outdoors, and How This Generation Sees The Future 2:11:36

24d ago2:11:36

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Noah Wheeler and Benn Wheeler represent the next generation of climbers. At 21 and 19, they are some of the strongest board climbers in the world and their styles reflect that. They also are bring a unique point of view to the world of climbing content with their YouTube channel, Wheel Rock. These brothers have climbed up to V16 outdoors, FA’d up V…

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Jonah: The Sailors’ Salvation 44:20

1M ago44:20

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By Noah Bailey

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Brooklyn Nets sign Killian Hayes. Another upside play for a rebuilding team? 28:26

18d ago28:26

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The Brooklyn Nets announced that they had signed Killian Hayes and that he will have the chance to compete for a roster spot this season. Hayes was a former top-10 pick by the Pistons but struggled in his time with Detroit. Sean Marks continues to bring in players this off-season with some pedigree who struggled in their previous spots. What does t…

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What role will Bojan Bogdanovic have on the Brooklyn Nets? 28:28

19d ago28:28

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Bojan Bogdanovic has been something of a forgotten man in the Mikal Bridges trade with the former coming over from the Knicks along with Shake Milton and Mamadi Diakite (traded to Memphis). The Locked on Nets guys look at Bojan Bogdanovic and how his run with the Knicks ended, the surgeries he’s had in the off-season and what role (if any) there is…

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Brooklyn Nets over/under wins at 19.5, but is that not low enough? 28:32

20d ago28:32

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Our friends at FanDuel have published their over/under win totals for the season, and the Brooklyn Nets come in at the lowest with 19.5. Is this the right number for this team? It’s an interesting discussion considering the motivations, outlook, and talent (or lack thereof) on this squad. The Locked on Nets talk about what losing Mikal Bridges mean…

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Brooklyn Nets sign Keon Johnson and Jalen Wilson crushes Summer League 28:46

21d ago28:46

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The Brooklyn Nets wrapped up a pretty successful Summer League with the news that Keon Johnson had signed a contract for this season. It was much-deserved after his play in Las Vegas clearly could translate to the team this season. Plus, Jalen Wilson was named Summer League MVP after shooting the absolute lights out over five games. The Locked on N…

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#108 AJ [Alex Johnson] — 20 Years At The Top, The Evolution Of Climbing, Coaching Top Athletes, Climbing Drills, and Returning From A Major Injury 1:59:27

2M ago1:59:27

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AJ has been competing at the highest level for decades. She has won multiple Bouldering World Cups and she climbs just as hard outdoors with her iconic send of The Swarm (v13/14) in Bishop which was recently featured in Reel Rock. AJ also coaches some of the top up and coming Youth Athletes (one of her athletes recently won Nationals), through her …

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Ziaire Williams is a Brooklyn Net. Another Sean Marks special? 29:29

23d ago29:29

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The Nets pulled off a trade over the weekend, sending Mamadi Diakite to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Ziaire Williams and a second-round pick. Sean Marks pulls off a trade getting a former #10 overall pick in Williams plus another asset for a guy in Diakite who was unlikely to play much this season. Memphis needed to free up money and the N…

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Fellowship with God 44:15

2M ago44:15

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By Stephen Sutherland

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Cam Thomas is ready to lead the new-look Brooklyn Nets 30:32

25d ago30:32

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Cam Thomas said all of the right things in a recent interview with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, talking about leadership roles, expanding his game, contract extensions and much more. Cam Thomas will go into the season as arguably, the Nets best player and the one who could have the most on-court impact. The Locked on Nets guys discuss his role, what…

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Jalen Wilson proving he’ll have a Brooklyn Nets rotation spot this season 30:05

27d ago30:05

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The Nets came back and beat the Knicks in their third Summer League game on Tuesday, dialing up the defensive effort in a big way during the second-half comeback. Jalen Wilson has had a great Summer League so far, shooting 48% from three and proving he should have a spot in the rotation this coming season. The Locked on Nets guys discuss Wilson’s p…

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Sean Marks done making moves? Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith still with team 29:50

28d ago29:50

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Could Sean Marks be done making moves for the summer? It appears things have slowed down on the trade front where Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith are concerned. Is this the worst thing for the Brooklyn Nets? Possibly not considering how they are going into next season. There’s some risk, but there could be a bigger market during the season. Plu…

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Keon Johnson shines, Dariq Whitehead struggles in Brooklyn Nets Summer League 29:54

29d ago29:54

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The Brooklyn Nets are two games into Summer League with some stories emerging for this squad. Keon Johnson has been a standout so far, scoring 16 and 27 points, respectively. Is he a candidate to now earn more NBA minutes this season after a strong showing? Then there is a Dariq Whitehead who has struggled in his first Summer League games after sit…

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#107 Drew Ruana — Thinking Long Term, Grading The Hardest Blocs, Working Weaknesses, 3 Common Plateaus and How to Get Through Them 2:10:57

1M ago2:10:57

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Drew Ruana is one of the strongest boulders in the world. Period. He over a hundred V14+ sends, and lots of then are V16. While some other climbers may have that amount of blocs under their belt, no one has accumulated this many in such a short time. Drew goes into his infamous “Send Colorado” journey, which is his goal to send all V14 and up bould…

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Jonah: The Hard Calling 50:33

2M ago50:33

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By Noah Bailey

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Dariq Whitehead and what the Brooklyn Nets need to show at Summer League 29:00

1M ago29:00

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The Brooklyn Nets open Summer League on Friday against the Indiana Pacers, and it will be a chance for some of their young talent to stand out. Many eyes will be on Dariq Whitehead, the second-year player whose time so far has been marred a bit by injury. The 19-year-old was incredibly highly touted coming out of high school but struggled at Duke a…

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Ben Simmons 100%? Can the Brooklyn Nets count on him at all? 28:13

2M ago28:13

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With one final season left on the Ben Simmons contract, there’s word that he will come into the year at 100%, at least according to his agent. Should Nets fans put any stock at all in this? Is Simmons coming back even though it is something the team wants to happen? The Locked on Nets guys talk about Ben Simmons and how this final season could play…

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Nic Claxton contract, Cam Thomas extension and more with expert Yossi Gozlan 30:49

1M ago30:49

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NBA salary cap and contract expert Yossi Gozlan joins Locked on Nets to discuss the moves the team made this offseason. They talk about the Nic Claxton contract and what the structure means for the team. Plus, there’s the discussion about the possibility of a Cam Thomas contract extension in the coming years. How do the Nets line up salary cap-wise…

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Sean Marks closes out Mikal Bridges Brooklyn Nets era, Noah Clowney ready to lead? 29:35

2M ago29:35

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Sean Marks held his first presser since the Mikal Bridges to the Knicks trade began the Brooklyn Nets franchise reset. He commented on the trade and some of the thought process that lead to the decision. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at his quotes and try to read between the lines of some of what he said. Plus, they discuss some of what Noah …

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Cam Johnson to the Cavs for Isaac Okoro? How it could make sense for the Brooklyn Nets 28:46

1M ago28:46

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Cam Johnson and Dorian Finney-Smith are still on the Nets despite Sean Marks seemingly shopping them this offseason. Are there still potential suitors for these wings and where could they go? Would a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers for restricted free agent Isaac Okoro make sense for both teams? The Locked on Nets guys take a look at Okoro, wher…

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#106 Felipe Camargo — An Unlikely Path To The Top, Finding Mentors, Training Hard By Yourself, Establishing Next Level Routes in Brazil, and Giving Back 1:36:36

1M ago1:36:36

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Felipe Camargo is one of the top climbers in our sport with sends up to 9b and V15. That’s impressive… But what’s more impressive is that he began climbing Brazil where there was no professional climbers, no routes past 8b+, and no modern training facilities. Felipe managed to send the iconic 50m 9a+ Papichulo by mainly training on a 3x3m spray wal…

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Praying for Persecutors 39:24

2M ago39:24

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By Noah Bailey

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Brooklyn Nets and Knicks complete Mikal Bridges trade. Did both teams win? 30:24

2M ago30:24

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The Mikal Bridges trade between the Brooklyn Nets and New York Knicks is in the books with everything being made official on Thursday. The Locked on Nets guys take a look at the final details around a massive trade between both teams, one that offers a clear direction for each. Did both sides come out as winners here? It sure looks like it. Get a F…

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