Jeffrey Pidlaoan

China Watcher/Hoops Junkie/Tennis Nerd. Golden State. Stanford/Penn State. Omaha - Okinawa - California - COS. Drafted rookie to a space program. Non-Burner.

[Jeffrey Pidlaoan @Podlaoan]

Released a brand new podcast on NBA draft prospects and the youth movement that will change the league: The Tank Commander Podcast.

Available everywhere:

Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/Xoi1ihDZPO

Spotify: https://t.co/04yaXh5hee

And wherever your podcast provider of choice is!

[Jeffrey Pidlaoan @Podlaoan]

@tyler_rucker Yep, welcome to the real offseason.

I’m sure your family does not mind at all.

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GSW making me care about some “meaningless” games. First the play-in, and now the Summer League chip.

The matchup lived up to the hype and we might have a Yax/Cam rivalry in the works. Good win for the Summer Dubs!

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@Rotomancer I should have known, with Cooper being available so late

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@DraftDeeper He was #32 on my final personal big board. I just did not believe the stats aligned with the eye test and never thought his game would translate and evolve in a more NBA type environment. Never been happier to be really wrong. He and CMB look to be the young gems for the Raptors

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@ShamsCharania Legit I was just thinking today that we have buried the assistant coach hiring issue under all the draft and LeBron news cycles

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@tmetcalf11 Wow, according to this guy, I’ve been evaluating player defense WAY wrong

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@bjpf_ @NoahRubin22 @sportingnews Congrats Ben!

[Jeffrey Pidlaoan @Podlaoan]

For GSW, optionality seems to mean having assets ready to make a reactive panic move when a trade or free agent pursuit falls south after a long period of passive inactivity.

I don’t think getting AD is the move, unless Dunleavy convinces WAS to lower the price significantly.

[Jeffrey Pidlaoan @Podlaoan]

Recommendations:

Noah - Trying different food/drink combinations in different countries. Highlighted here: 75% cold brew coffee, 25% ice cold lemonade.

Jeffrey - The Ed Sheeran Loop Tour, likely his last US tour in a long while, or so @edsheeran says

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@BballTankNoah and I finally talk fantasy. We go over TWO real, early dynasty league ROOKIE drafts to help put fantasy context into the 2026 draft class. One of these is of course the @OldManSquad contributor dynasty league.

https://t.co/xwXJ81Xufm

https://t.co/VsXPCtZB7J

[Jeffrey Pidlaoan @Podlaoan]

I like the future tag team partnership of Bennett Stirtz and Aday Mara. High IQ, and they will find the smartest ways to find each other for assists.

[Jeffrey Pidlaoan @Podlaoan]

Yaxel, Will Richard, and LJ look incredibly poised and two steps ahead of their peers in the Cal Classic.

[Jeffrey Pidlaoan @Podlaoan]

@BballTankNoah Sactown legend always

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@BaumBoards @NoCeilingsNBA Congratulations!! And well deserved. I always loved the deep cuts, and you bring so much extra appreciated insight when you analyze some of the more well-known players.

[Jeffrey Pidlaoan @Podlaoan]

Recommendations

Noah - The beer brand Taiwan Beer. Especially worthwhile is the local-only 18 Day draft beer, with a strict 18-day shelf life.

Jeffrey - The classic, much too short-lived sci epic from @joss, Firefly and its following movie Serenity

[Jeffrey Pidlaoan @Podlaoan]

@BballTankNoah and I review the 2026 NBA Draft! @OldManSquad

https://t.co/B10yOb8nwz

https://t.co/6MWyG6dAcv

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@onballcreator Good call out, we’ll definitely keep an eye out for this guy

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@CP3_777 Onyenso, Brown, and Uzan are my favorites from this list. I’d throw in a developmental guy like Kayil too.

…or we trade up to get Richie Saunders. Or REALLY trade up to get Isaiah Evans.

[Jeffrey Pidlaoan @Podlaoan]

It almost looks like Joe ultimately conceded to Mike on this one. He probably wanted Ament…

[NBACentral @TheDunkCentral]

Warriors owner Joe Lacob and GM Mike Dunleavy appear to disagree on what to do with the pick 😅