David Dennis Jr., a senior writer at Andscape and an acclaimed author, continues to captivate NBA enthusiasts with his dynamic video series "Ball Up Top." On March 21st, 2025 Dennis Jr. produced and hosted the third episode of the series with special guest Danny Green. Fulfilling the promise that his NBA career had made, the three-time NBA champion and current ESPN NBA analyst Green had a riveting discussion with Dennis Jr. They played and his all-time starting five of teammates, even dove into pop culture with a discussion on “Temptation Island.”
Dennis Jr., who is known for his award-winning book "The Movement Made Us: A Father, a Son, and the Legacy of a Freedom Ride," utilizes his platform to explore the intersection of basketball and pop culture. A Davidson College grad, he hosts the George Washington University podcast and brings deep experience and creative insight to every episode. In “Ball Up Top,” he brings on an informative and entertaining cast of guests to explore what’s becoming very hot, very important stories in and around the NBA.
In the Danny Green episode, they go in on the Western Conference playoff picture. When taken together, they offer a powerful and comprehensive analysis that you won’t want to miss! They discuss the prospects of the Oklahoma City Thunder, the reigning champions Denver Nuggets, and iconic teams like the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. Green offers his expert observations to re-order these teams as future favorites to make a run during next year’s postseason.
The discussion then turns with a more personal touch as Green reveals who makes up his all-time teammate starting five. This new episode provides fans an inside, exclusive view of Green’s career path. Most importantly, it features the amazing players he’s shared a court with over the years. The episode dives pretty deep into the world of pop culture. They provide a hilarious counterpoint to the sports-focused conversation by breaking down “Temptation Island.”
Dennis Jr.'s ability to blend sports commentary with pop culture references makes "Ball Up Top" a compelling watch for diverse audiences. There’s no doubt that their combined expertise, charisma, and rapport will ensure viewers walk away with new perspectives on the ever-changing NBA landscape.
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