No Dunks | The Drop (Nov 14, 2025)

"Drafting All-Washed Teams & Ranking Bad Vibes"

Overview

In this Friday “Drop” episode of No Dunks, hosts J.E. Skeets and Trey Kirby—minus Tas (who’s off seeing John Legend and sending in his concert report), with JD producing—dive into the NBA’s early-season struggles. Their main focus: drafting “All-Washed” teams (players who are past their primes or falling off), and debating the baddest vibes among NBA franchises. The show blends sharp analysis, statistical digging, signature playful banter, and some rapid-fire podcast fun.

Main Segments

1. Tas’ John Legend Report (02:07–03:19)

• Tas checked in from Niagara Falls’ John Legend concert: “John is tired. He was all right. Wasn't 100% for Ontario, as he kept calling it.” — (Tas via Skeets, 02:12)
• Hosts joke about John shouting out Ontario (“That's kind of what it is. Just shouting out the province.”)

2. Drafting “All-Washed” NBA Teams (04:39–31:43)

Format

• Five rounds, by age/role:
  • Round 1: “Grandpas” (age 35+)
  • Round 2: “Old Guys” (early 30s)
  • Round 3: “Washed Young Guys” (age 20–29)
  • Rounds 4–5: Wild Card (any age group)
• Trey and Skeets alternate picks; commentary mixes stats, stories, and comedy.

Round-by-Round Picks & Notable Comments

Round 1: NBA Grandpas (35+)

• Trey: Kyle Lowry (Philadelphia 76ers)
  • “I think he’s gonna be on TV for Amazon more than he is for the Sixers.” (06:24)
  • “You can tell he’s washed because he wears a sleeveless undershirt under his jersey.” (06:52)
• Skeets: Chris Paul (LA Clippers)
  • “He’s obviously very old. He’s 40. I mean, he’s really old... shooting 24% from the floor, 26% from three.” (08:35)
  • “We’ve maybe seen the last of him in any prominent role.” (08:50)

Round 2: Old Guys (Early 30s)

• Trey: Bradley Beal (Clippers)
  • “This is a man who is 32 and 139 days old... out for the season with a hip injury. That is an old guy injury.” (10:18)
• Skeets: Joel Embiid (Sixers)
  • “He’s going to be the best player on this entire all-wash team... but his body is just, like, failed him—like every piece of his body here.” (12:31)
  • “That contract doesn’t kick in till next year.” (13:21)

Round 3: Washed Young Guys (20–29)

• Trey: Tyus Jones (Magic)
  • “He gets completely overrated... He’s shooting 31% from the field, 12.5% from three, averaging 1.7 points per game.” (18:21)
• Skeets: Cody Williams (Jazz)
  • “Turns 21 next week... he had a historically awful rookie season.” (19:13)
  • “Best case: Patrick Williams. More likely: Cam Reddish vibes.” (19:16)

Round 4: Wild Card

• Trey: Klay Thompson (Mavericks)
  • “Eight and a half points per game, shooting 29%... benched in Dallas.” (21:17)
  • “He puts the ball on the floor and the defense is just feasting.” (22:18)
• Skeets: Kevin Love (Jazz)
  • “Man, him trying to guard anyone... He literally looks like me out there. The guy is so gray.” (23:14, 24:00)

Round 5: Wild Card

• Trey: Paul George (Sixers; hasn't played yet)
  • “He hasn’t played since March. That’s nine months off without, like, a specific sort of thing happening.” (25:37)
  • “He got cleared to practice a month ago—they say he’s mirroring his return—but it seems very odd to me.” (26:10)
• Skeets: Eric Gordon (Sixers)
  • “It’s just shocking that he’s still in the league... that’s where we’re at with Eric Gordon.” (29:40)

Other Notables (throughout draft)

• Runner-ups and snubs included: Brook Lopez, DeAndre Jordan, Al Horford, Mike Conley, CJ McCollum, Dennis Schroder, Chris Middleton, Buddy Hield, John Wall, and a “full team of Clippers.”

Humorous Draft Summary:

• “Four Sixers got drafted: Embiid, Paul George, Kyle Lowry, and Eric Gordon. And two Jazz.” (29:49)
• “We gotta track down a copy of 2K26 and run these teams against each other.” (31:16)

3. NBA “Rank ’Em”: Best Wins & Vibes (34:39–43:56)

Best Wins of Last Night (35:19)

• Raptors over Cavaliers: “Raptors got the best win. They beat the best team last night and it was on the road.” (35:19)
• Hawks over Jazz: “The Hawks: 6-2 since Trae Young went down, second in defense. Jalen Johnson had a career-best 31-18-14-7 steals.” (36:07)
• Suns over Pacers: “Five straight wins for the Suns, but main story was a disgusting injury for Aaron Nesmith.” (37:16)
• Tiebreaker rationale: Raptors/Hawks/Suns in order of most to least impressive.

Rising International All-Star Candidates (40:32)

• Deni Avdija, Jamal Murray, Josh Giddey: “Basically, I favor a number one guy (Avdija) over a number two guy (Murray)... Giddey's fallen off.” (41:06)
• Skeets pushes Murray higher, referencing all-star politics: “A head coach is going to be like, ‘Well, it’s Jamal’s time.’” (43:26)

Bad Vibes Rankings (43:56)

• Worst: Grizzlies
  • “I feel like the Grizzlies are actively trying to get their coach fired... they’ve pretty much given up. Ja Morant definitely has.” (44:23)
• Kings, then Mavs: “The Kings are struggling right now... lost four straight by a combined 105 points.” (46:32)
• Skeets: “It’s amazing not to have the Kings first. That’s how bad the Grizz vibes are.” (46:32)

“Who’s the Actual Worst Team?” (47:49)

• Nets, Pacers, Wizards—all with only one win.
• “This is so hard... the Nets only win is against the Pacers, Pacers’ only win is against the Warriors, Wizards only win was against the Mavs.” (47:53)
• “Pacers are the worst until they have full health. But I think the Nets and Wizards will end up worse.” (49:15)

4. Rapid Fire! (56:55–77:39)

Fun/Absurd Changes Desired in the World (57:17)

• Trey: “We need more belt loops on pants. We need to ban reviews in all sports, and we need universal healthcare.” (57:24)
• JD: Wants a new kitchen; “It’s amazing what you can just put up with.” (58:27)
• Skeets: “Let’s get back to cable! There’s too many streaming services.” (60:17)

Best Island Amenity (65:25)

• Trey: “No bugs! Don’t know how, but that’s my whole pitch.” (65:49)
• JD: “Pickleball court... but also motorbike trails and a mechanic to repair the bikes.” (66:53)
• Skeets: “Swim-up bar. Gotta have a swim-up bar.” (68:25)

90s Rewatchables on Playback (70:30)

• Trey: “Guts” (Nickelodeon kids’ game show) and canceled magicians (David Copperfield!) (70:30–71:46)
• JD: “Electric Circus” (legendary Canadian live dance show) — “90-minute dance party... Monica Deol, the hottest Canadian woman... we would watch it before going out.” (72:51–74:42)
• Skeets: “Ghostwriter” (PBS) — “a multicultural group of friends in Brooklyn solves crimes via a ghost that manipulates text and letters.” (77:04)

Notable Quotes

• On drafting “washed” players: “This is like the 2026 NBA draft—people are vying for the number one pick... they’re saying you dropped the ball.” — Trey (07:18)
• On Embiid’s “wash level”: “When you look at your washing machine, there are different soil levels.” — Trey (13:39)
• “Just because you’re washed doesn’t mean you can’t get dirty again.” — Trey’s sign-off (81:31)
• (On last night’s wins) “Jalen Johnson had a career-best game: 31 points, 18 boards, 14 assists, and seven steals. Jesus, this guy was cooking.” — Trey (36:07)
• (On rapid-fire changes): “We need more belt loops on pants, we need to ban reviews, and we need universal healthcare.” — Trey (57:24)
• (On the NBA’s worst teams): “30th in net rating despite being only 28th on offense and 28th on defense. How does it add up? I don’t get it. But they get beaten by a lot!” — Trey (48:40)

Key Timestamps

• 02:07 — Start, Tas reports on John Legend concert
• 03:27 — Announce main topics: ranking worst teams, drafting all-washed teams
• 04:39 — Drafting “All-Washed Teams” (with running stats, laughter, and trash talk through 31:43)
• 34:39 — “Rank ’Em”: Raptors/Hawks/Suns wins; best international all-star prospects, worst vibes, worst teams
• 56:55 — Rapid Fire fun: societal changes, island dreams, 90s rewatchables, and remote control nostalgia
• 77:04 — End: Founding member shout-outs, reminders, and sign-off

Tone & Style

No Dunks is lively, sarcastic, and full of inside jokes—NBA expertise with jokester energy and community-minded warmth. The washed draft walks the line between critical and affectionate; bad vibes are dissected with both data and drama; even the ad reads and tangents are repurposed as punchlines.

For New Listeners

If you missed the episode, here’s what you need to know:

• The “All-Washed Team Draft” is both hilarious and smart, giving equal weight to NBA stats, infamous injuries, and comical declines.
• “Bad vibes” are explored with sympathy (Grizz) and shade (Mavs/Kings).
• The recurring tone is: “It’s all in good fun, but based on some ugly truths.”
• Hosts sprinkle in playful memories and listener engagement throughout—ideally, you’ll learn NBA context and laugh out loud.

Further Engagement

• Who had the better “All-Washed” team? Listeners are encouraged to chime in online.
• Share your own “bad vibes” teams or 'washed' picks in the comments.
• Extra credit: Join their “90s Playback” viewing, share your own, or support their substack to fund JD’s kitchen revival.

Final sign-off:

“Just because you’re washed doesn’t mean you can’t get dirty again.” — Trey Kirby (81:31)