#007: Building the Best Frankenplayer | A Shea Serrano Series

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02/05/21 • 49 min

If you ever played NBA2K, then you know that you can partake in the MyPlayer / MyCareer mode. Well guess what? There is no need to spend your VC (virtual currency) at SWAG's or on making your player a 99 overall. Erase everything you know about MyPlayer / MyCareer. Because conversing about it is better (or LIT as the kids say). Inspired by Shea Serrano's #1 New York Times bestseller, "Basketball (And Other Things) A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated" 2017, Boni and Felix will construct their best basketball player, using elements and attributes from current and past NBA players. Who do you think built the better player?

Everyday work chats
Superbowl LV - Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes (Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs)
Godzilla vs. King Kong (2021) / Fast and the Furious
Criticism from the media / past NBA players in regard to current NBA players
Building their Frankenplayer
HEIGHT: Felix = Kevin Durant 7'0 ft | Boni = Kristaps Porzingas 7'3 ft
WINGSPAN: Felix = Giannis Antetokounmpo 7'3 ft | Boni = Manute Bol 8'6 ft
ATTRACTIVE FACE: Felix = Kelly Oubre Jr | Boni = Serge Ibaka
SPEED: Felix = John Wall | Boni = Muggsy Bogues
STRENGTH: Felix = Shaquille O'Neal | Boni = Karl Malone
VERTICAL: Felix = Vince Carter | Boni = Wilt Chamberlain
ATHLETICISM: Felix = Dominique Wilkins | Boni = LeBron James
PASSING ABILITY: Felix & Boni = Magic Johnson
HANDLES: Felix = Kyrie Irving | Boni = Jamal Crawford
DEFENSE: Felix = Michael Jordan | Boni = Ben Wallace
FOOTWORK: Felix = Carmelo Anthony | Boni = Hakeem Olajuwon
REBOUNDING: Felix = Dennis Rodman | Boni = Dikembe Mutombo
MENTALITY: Felix & Boni = Kobe Bryant
3 POINT SHOOTING: Felix & Boni = Stephen Curry
3 POINT ACCURACY: Felix = Klay Thompson | Boni = Steve Kerr
SHOOTING FORM: Felix = Reggie Miller | Boni = Zach Lavine
CLUTCH GENE: Felix = Dirk Nowitzki | Boni = Michael Jordan
COURT VISION: Felix = Steve Nash | Boni = John Stockton
MID-RANGE: Felix = Larry Bird | Boni = Chris Paul
BASKETBALL IQ: Felix = LeBron James | Boni = Tim Duncan
LEADERSHIP: Felix = Chris Paul | Boni = Larry Bird
Boni's "Roast or Boast" segment

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Everyday work chats
Superbowl LV - Tom Brady vs. Patrick Mahomes (Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs)
Godzilla vs. King Kong (2021) / Fast and the Furious
Criticism from the media / past NBA players in regard to current NBA players
Building their Frankenplayer
HEIGHT: Felix = Kevin Durant 7'0 ft | Boni = Kristaps Porzingas 7'3 ft
WINGSPAN: Felix = Giannis Antetokounmpo 7'3 ft | Boni = Manute Bol 8'6 ft
ATTRACTIVE FACE: Felix = Kelly Oubre Jr | Boni = Serge Ibaka
SPEED: Felix = John Wall | Boni = Muggsy Bogues
STRENGTH: Felix = Shaquille O'Neal | Boni = Karl Malone
VERTICAL: Felix = Vince Carter | Boni = Wilt Chamberlain
ATHLETICISM: Felix = Dominique Wilkins | Boni = LeBron James
PASSING ABILITY: Felix & Boni = Magic Johnson
HANDLES: Felix = Kyrie Irving | Boni = Jamal Crawford
DEFENSE: Felix = Michael Jordan | Boni = Ben Wallace
FOOTWORK: Felix = Carmelo Anthony | Boni = Hakeem Olajuwon
REBOUNDING: Felix = Dennis Rodman | Boni = Dikembe Mutombo
MENTALITY: Felix & Boni = Kobe Bryant
3 POINT SHOOTING: Felix & Boni = Stephen Curry
3 POINT ACCURACY: Felix = Klay Thompson | Boni = Steve Kerr
SHOOTING FORM: Felix = Reggie Miller | Boni = Zach Lavine
CLUTCH GENE: Felix = Dirk Nowitzki | Boni = Michael Jordan
COURT VISION: Felix = Steve Nash | Boni = John Stockton
MID-RANGE: Felix = Larry Bird | Boni = Chris Paul
BASKETBALL IQ: Felix = LeBron James | Boni = Tim Duncan
LEADERSHIP: Felix = Chris Paul | Boni = Larry Bird
Boni's "Roast or Boast" segment

Previous Episode

#006: In Memory of Kobe Bryant | Mamba Forever

A year ago, basketball fans around the world lost a giant in sports history. Not only was he considered one of the greatest to ever play the game, but he was just about to embark on a journey even he knew was greater than him. In this tribute episode, Boni and Felix will be celebrating the life of the Black Mamba, Kobe Bryant. Tune in as the Toronto natives discuss their favourite Kobe moments and discover Felix's niche for storytelling.

Where were you when you heard the news?
What does Kobe Bryant mean to you?
A rundown of Kobe Bryant's accolades and awards on and off the court
Kobe's interview with Lewis Howes
Kobe's influence on Candace Parer
Kobe's interaction with his Lakers teammates during back-to-back games against the Miami Heat
Kobe's relationship with former teammate Pau Gasol
An excerpt from "Mamba Mentality How I Play" by Kobe Bryant - Boni recites the foreword by Pau Gasol
Kobe's interaction with UCONN Huskies Sabrina Ionescu
Kobe's work ethic
Kobe's interaction with teammates during the summer Beijing Olympics in 2008
Kobe's interaction with OJ Mayo
Last words and Kobe moments

Next Episode

#008: NBA Duos that were "Perfect" for Each Other | A Shea Serrano Series

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen; Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway; Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson; LeBron James and Dwyane Wade; Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant; Tim Duncan and Tony Parker. These are just a handful of NBA duos that basketball fans know and love. The Batman and Robin relationships, as well as the drama that comes out of these relationships, will always be remembered. But what about the NBA duos that have been forgotten or have been overlooked? Boni and Felix will discuss NBA duos that were "perfect" for each other. Join these two Toronto basketball fanatics in their second installment of the Shea Serrano series, based on the #1 New York Times bestseller, "Basketball (And Other Things) A Collection of Questions Asked, Answered, Illustrated" 2017.

Opinions of the NBA All-Star Game to take place on March 7, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Boni and Felix will be discussing NBA duos that were perfect for each other. In particular, duos that have not won a championship together.
The following questions Shea Serrano provides will give insight into discussing the "perfect" NBA duo:

Did they win a bunch of games?
How interesting was the duo's compatibility both on the court and philosophically?
How did their partnership end?
Was each member of the dup in his prime during their time together?
Were they fun to watch?

Felix touches upon his favourite two players ever, Steve Nash and Dirk Nowitzki
Boni brings up Chris Webber and Vlade Divac's partnership.
Guess what? More Steve Nash! This time with Amar'e Stoudemire discussed by Felix.
Boni takes a look at the then, New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd and Vince Carter.
Felix details a duo that just didn't work out in the end, Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant.
Remember the Dwight Howard and Jameer Nelson duo? Haha didn't think so. Boni highlights their successes and downfalls.
Felix gives a shoutout to some honorable mention duos in NBA history.
Full Timeout segment: Which forgotten NBA duo would you take?