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With the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs tied 1-1 in the NBA Finals, Sam Smith gives his analysis of Games 1 and 2 in Episode 17 of The Sam Smith Podcast. Also, with the retirement of Jason Kidd and Grant Hill, Smith lists his top 10 greatest point guards of all-time.

The Miami Heat have defeated the Indiana Pacers and will take on the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Who better to break this series down than Sam Smith in episode 16 of The Sam Smith Podcast. Smith gives analysis of what to expect from both teams in what will be an exciting series to watch.

In Episode 15 of The Sam Smith Podcast, Sam discusses how the San Antonio Spurs have stayed strong and healthy to get to the NBA Finals. Smith also talks about the offseason moves that may happen during the NBA Draft and free agency.

In Episode 14 of The Sam Smith Podcast, Sam looks back at a memorable 2012-13 Chicago Bulls season that included the snapping of two team’s winning streaks, Joakim Noah and Luol Deng making the All-Star team, and the growth of Jimmy Butler. Smith also recaps the season-ending series against the Miami Heat and looks forward to the conference finals in the NBA Playoffs.

In Episode 13 of The Sam Smith Podcast, Sam highlights the epic Game 4 win over the Nets at the United Center, how the Bulls fell in Game 5, and previews Thursday night’s Game 6 matchup in Chicago. Also, Smith breaks down the rest of the first round playoff series.

After two games, the Bulls and Nets are tied with one win apiece as the series shifts to Chicago for Games 3 and 4. In Episode 12 of The Sam Smith Podcast, Sam gives his analysis on the first two contests, shares his thoughts on what the Bulls can do to win the series, and breaks down every other matchup in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

The NBA Playoffs are here! In Episode 11 of The Sam Smith Podcast, Sam breaks down the first round matchup between the Chicago Bulls and the Brooklyn Nets. Smith also takes a look at each playoff series in the Eastern and Western Conferences.

To play or not to play? That is the question in Episode 10 of The Sam Smith Podcast. Smith tries to make sense of the trend in which star players sit towards the end of the season to rest for the playoffs. Sam also discusses which teams to watch for in the postseason.

With just a couple weeks left in the regular season, Sam takes an early look at the playoff picture in Episode 09 of The Sam Smith Podcast. Sam provides his thoughts on who he believes will get that final playoff spot in the West and who can compete against the Heat in the East. He also discusses how the Bulls will stack up against their potential opponents.

In Episode 08 of The Sam Smith Podcast, Smith shares his thoughts on the historical significance of Miami’s winning streak and breaks down how the Bulls can beat the Heat. Also, as the NBA Playoffs get closer, he takes a look at how the seeds are starting to fall into place.