Parker Fleming
@pakaflocka.bsky.social
Unashamed Christian - St. Jude Supporter - Memphis Grizzlies, NBA Draft writer on Substack - subtsakalidis.substack.com
Rounding up what stood out to me from holiday hoops:
- GG Jackson defending
- Christian Koloko impressing
- Santi Aldama attacking closeouts
- NBL check-in on Karim Lopez and Dash Daniels
- Keaton Wagler passes a big test
+ more
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- GG Jackson defending
- Christian Koloko impressing
- Santi Aldama attacking closeouts
- NBL check-in on Karim Lopez and Dash Daniels
- Keaton Wagler passes a big test
+ more
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Film Roundup: GG Jackson leveling up defensively, Christian Koloko impresses, NBL check-in
More on the Memphis Grizzlies 2-2 week with some noticeable impacts this past week, the NBL's two big prospects, some freshmen with big-time performances, and a rewind to this year's Maui Invitational
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December 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Rounding up what stood out to me from holiday hoops:
- GG Jackson defending
- Christian Koloko impressing
- Santi Aldama attacking closeouts
- NBL check-in on Karim Lopez and Dash Daniels
- Keaton Wagler passes a big test
+ more
open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
- GG Jackson defending
- Christian Koloko impressing
- Santi Aldama attacking closeouts
- NBL check-in on Karim Lopez and Dash Daniels
- Keaton Wagler passes a big test
+ more
open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
BACK WITH FILM ROUNDUP:
On games I watched last week:
- Jaylen Wells’ 2-way play
- All-Defense JJJ
- Labaron Philon’s star skill
- Hannes Steinbach’s elite rebounding tools
- A 901 prospect
- Another bump on my Tyler Tanner breakdown
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On games I watched last week:
- Jaylen Wells’ 2-way play
- All-Defense JJJ
- Labaron Philon’s star skill
- Hannes Steinbach’s elite rebounding tools
- A 901 prospect
- Another bump on my Tyler Tanner breakdown
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Film Roundup: Jaylen Wells two-way play, Labaron Philon downhill, Hannes Steinbach's rebounding
The Memphis Grizzlies went 2-1 last week with two impressive road wins and a doozy of a home loss. In addition, three sophomores and an international freshman are generating buzz as NBA prospects.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
BACK WITH FILM ROUNDUP:
On games I watched last week:
- Jaylen Wells’ 2-way play
- All-Defense JJJ
- Labaron Philon’s star skill
- Hannes Steinbach’s elite rebounding tools
- A 901 prospect
- Another bump on my Tyler Tanner breakdown
open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
On games I watched last week:
- Jaylen Wells’ 2-way play
- All-Defense JJJ
- Labaron Philon’s star skill
- Hannes Steinbach’s elite rebounding tools
- A 901 prospect
- Another bump on my Tyler Tanner breakdown
open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
New video: I'm all in on Tyler Tanner, especially after his monstrous 6-stock performance against Memphis. I did a break down of Tanner's defensive sequences with some takeaways at the end.
Tanner is undersized, but his infusion of playmaking, rim pressure and defense can offset those concerns
Tanner is undersized, but his infusion of playmaking, rim pressure and defense can offset those concerns
Vanderbilt Tyler Tanner puts on defensive MASTERCLASS against Memphis | NBA DRAFT PROSPECT
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December 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
New video: I'm all in on Tyler Tanner, especially after his monstrous 6-stock performance against Memphis. I did a break down of Tanner's defensive sequences with some takeaways at the end.
Tanner is undersized, but his infusion of playmaking, rim pressure and defense can offset those concerns
Tanner is undersized, but his infusion of playmaking, rim pressure and defense can offset those concerns
In the spirit of the holidays, here are 4 things I wish to see from the Grizzlies going into the new year
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Grizzlies: 4 Christmas wishes going into 2026
What are four things I wish can transpire for the Memphis Grizzlies going into the new year?
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December 19, 2025 at 6:22 PM
In the spirit of the holidays, here are 4 things I wish to see from the Grizzlies going into the new year
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I wrote about Flory Bidunga - an intriguing center prospect who seems caught in the middle of 2 center trends the NBA has seen over the past decade.
On how his motor activates his skillset, his growth, potential elite skills, and "small-ball bigs" in today's NBA open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
On how his motor activates his skillset, his growth, potential elite skills, and "small-ball bigs" in today's NBA open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
NBA Draft 2026: Flory Bidunga and a "small-ball big" conversation
Flory Bidunga is a fascinating prospect whose stock may be higher if he arrived in the league 10 years ago. What is his NBA outlook in a league that's scaling up in size?
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December 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I wrote about Flory Bidunga - an intriguing center prospect who seems caught in the middle of 2 center trends the NBA has seen over the past decade.
On how his motor activates his skillset, his growth, potential elite skills, and "small-ball bigs" in today's NBA open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
On how his motor activates his skillset, his growth, potential elite skills, and "small-ball bigs" in today's NBA open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
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Silver mentioned Las Vegas and Seattle specifically as candidates for expansion but said that there are other cities being looked at too.
Silver said that the NBA European expansion process is continuing on a "constructive path".
Silver said that the NBA European expansion process is continuing on a "constructive path".
On NBA expansion, Adam Silver said the league continues to study domestic expansion. Silver said the NBA will make a decision in 2026 on whether to move forward with the domestic expansion process.
Silver said he's very cognizant of not "teasing" cities with drawn out expansion talks.
Silver said he's very cognizant of not "teasing" cities with drawn out expansion talks.
December 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Silver mentioned Las Vegas and Seattle specifically as candidates for expansion but said that there are other cities being looked at too.
Silver said that the NBA European expansion process is continuing on a "constructive path".
Silver said that the NBA European expansion process is continuing on a "constructive path".
Reposted by Parker Fleming
On NBA expansion, Adam Silver said the league continues to study domestic expansion. Silver said the NBA will make a decision in 2026 on whether to move forward with the domestic expansion process.
Silver said he's very cognizant of not "teasing" cities with drawn out expansion talks.
Silver said he's very cognizant of not "teasing" cities with drawn out expansion talks.
December 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM
On NBA expansion, Adam Silver said the league continues to study domestic expansion. Silver said the NBA will make a decision in 2026 on whether to move forward with the domestic expansion process.
Silver said he's very cognizant of not "teasing" cities with drawn out expansion talks.
Silver said he's very cognizant of not "teasing" cities with drawn out expansion talks.
the 2027 NBA Cup between Cooper Flagg’s Mavs and Cam Boozer’s Wizards at Cameron Indoor >>>>>>
Adam Silver says "some storied college locations" are under consideration for future NBA cup championship games
December 17, 2025 at 3:18 AM
the 2027 NBA Cup between Cooper Flagg’s Mavs and Cam Boozer’s Wizards at Cameron Indoor >>>>>>
Wagler might be him
Illini freshman and 2026 NBA Draft prospect Keaton Wagler up to 21 points on the night
December 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Wagler might be him
Cam Spencer has emerged as one of the NBA’s premier shooters, while adding value with his playmaking.
On his shooting volume and versatility, what he’s doing when run off the line — three important pillars for sharpshooters today.
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On his shooting volume and versatility, what he’s doing when run off the line — three important pillars for sharpshooters today.
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Cam Spencer and the state of sharpshooters
Cam Spencer has emerged as one of the best shooters in the NBA, and has had made his case to stay in the Grizzlies' rotation with what he's done when run off the line -- a necessity for sharpshooters.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Cam Spencer has emerged as one of the NBA’s premier shooters, while adding value with his playmaking.
On his shooting volume and versatility, what he’s doing when run off the line — three important pillars for sharpshooters today.
open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
On his shooting volume and versatility, what he’s doing when run off the line — three important pillars for sharpshooters today.
open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
MTE play has concluded, and I came away with 6 takeaways from these powerhouse matchups and how it could impact the college basketball season and the 2026 NBA Draft.
On two dominant teams, polarizing prospects, and a prospect whose stock is falling
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On two dominant teams, polarizing prospects, and a prospect whose stock is falling
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NBA Draft 2026: 6 takeaways from Multi-Team Event Play
What did prospects show in multi-team event play that could define the college basketball season and the 2026 NBA Draft?
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December 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
MTE play has concluded, and I came away with 6 takeaways from these powerhouse matchups and how it could impact the college basketball season and the 2026 NBA Draft.
On two dominant teams, polarizing prospects, and a prospect whose stock is falling
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On two dominant teams, polarizing prospects, and a prospect whose stock is falling
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@pakaflocka.bsky.social Zach Kleiman wanted dogs. The young ones are barking loud and clear for all to hear. 😉🐻
December 1, 2025 at 5:35 AM
@pakaflocka.bsky.social Zach Kleiman wanted dogs. The young ones are barking loud and clear for all to hear. 😉🐻
This week’s Film Roundup:
- Grizzlies in a zone
- Grizzlies PNR work
- Zach Edey’s dominance
- Michigan’s skilled bigs
- Under-the-radar underclassmen
- AJ Dybansta’s key skill
- Bennett Stirtz's offensive game and potential translation
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- Grizzlies in a zone
- Grizzlies PNR work
- Zach Edey’s dominance
- Michigan’s skilled bigs
- Under-the-radar underclassmen
- AJ Dybansta’s key skill
- Bennett Stirtz's offensive game and potential translation
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Film Roundup: Grizzlies in a zone, NCAA multi-team event play
The Memphis Grizzlies had a 3-1 week, and college basketball provided some good Thanksgiving hoops.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This week’s Film Roundup:
- Grizzlies in a zone
- Grizzlies PNR work
- Zach Edey’s dominance
- Michigan’s skilled bigs
- Under-the-radar underclassmen
- AJ Dybansta’s key skill
- Bennett Stirtz's offensive game and potential translation
open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
- Grizzlies in a zone
- Grizzlies PNR work
- Zach Edey’s dominance
- Michigan’s skilled bigs
- Under-the-radar underclassmen
- AJ Dybansta’s key skill
- Bennett Stirtz's offensive game and potential translation
open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
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Asked Cedric Coward on sharing the wing with fellow Washington State product Jaylen Wells and going up against Kawhi Leonard for the first time
Coward on Kawhi: "I've watched Kawhi since he was drafted" ... that's real, Coward was 7 years old when the Pacers traded that pick!
Coward on Kawhi: "I've watched Kawhi since he was drafted" ... that's real, Coward was 7 years old when the Pacers traded that pick!
November 29, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Game of the year
Zach Edey on Ivica Zubac: "Always someone I looked at -- like, yeah, I could kind of do a lot of what he does in the league."
November 29, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Game of the year
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The LA Clippers report that Bogdan Bogdanovic will miss a fourth straight game due to left hip contusion for Black Friday vs Memphis Grizzlies
I'm told James Harden is dealing with some foot soreness, but is not listed on injury report and will be available on front end of B2B
I'm told James Harden is dealing with some foot soreness, but is not listed on injury report and will be available on front end of B2B
November 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
The LA Clippers report that Bogdan Bogdanovic will miss a fourth straight game due to left hip contusion for Black Friday vs Memphis Grizzlies
I'm told James Harden is dealing with some foot soreness, but is not listed on injury report and will be available on front end of B2B
I'm told James Harden is dealing with some foot soreness, but is not listed on injury report and will be available on front end of B2B
Edey vs Zubac is appointment TV
Some matchup rankings headed into Grizzlies at LA for Black Friday
Clippers defense catches a theoretical break since Grizzlies are missing all of their volume guards. Key matchup will be with how well Ivica Zubac deals with Zach Edey.
Clippers defense catches a theoretical break since Grizzlies are missing all of their volume guards. Key matchup will be with how well Ivica Zubac deals with Zach Edey.
November 28, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Edey vs Zubac is appointment TV
Hell yeah
November 28, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Hell yeah
Houston and Tennessee had an awesome game yesterday. I break down two potential lottery picks, Kingston Flemings and Nate Ament:
- Flemings’ burst, defensive upside, and swing skill
- Ament’s struggles with separation, and where I’m intrigued with his offense open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
- Flemings’ burst, defensive upside, and swing skill
- Ament’s struggles with separation, and where I’m intrigued with his offense open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
Film Breakdown: Kingston Flemings pops, Nate Ament struggles in Tennessee, Houston thriller
Tennessee and Houston battled in a hot Players Era tournament game, where we got a close look at two potential lottery picks in Kingston Flemings and Nate Ament
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November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Houston and Tennessee had an awesome game yesterday. I break down two potential lottery picks, Kingston Flemings and Nate Ament:
- Flemings’ burst, defensive upside, and swing skill
- Ament’s struggles with separation, and where I’m intrigued with his offense open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
- Flemings’ burst, defensive upside, and swing skill
- Ament’s struggles with separation, and where I’m intrigued with his offense open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
😳😍
Kingston Flemings just slicing and dicing a top-5 Tennessee defense all night. Houston freshman is playing like a lottery pick to open the year.
November 26, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Film roundup (11/17-11/23)
- Big-to-big interactions in Grizzlies' win
- Vince Williams' playmaking
- GG Jackson, next man up
- Champions Classic
- What a top-five prospect showed during an off shooting night
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- Big-to-big interactions in Grizzlies' win
- Vince Williams' playmaking
- GG Jackson, next man up
- Champions Classic
- What a top-five prospect showed during an off shooting night
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Film Roundup: Grizzlies back in win column, Champions Classic
Big-to-big interactions, next man up, intriguing underclassmen guards, and a potential top-five player building his case in an off-night.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Film roundup (11/17-11/23)
- Big-to-big interactions in Grizzlies' win
- Vince Williams' playmaking
- GG Jackson, next man up
- Champions Classic
- What a top-five prospect showed during an off shooting night
open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
- Big-to-big interactions in Grizzlies' win
- Vince Williams' playmaking
- GG Jackson, next man up
- Champions Classic
- What a top-five prospect showed during an off shooting night
open.substack.com/pub/subtsaka...
The Memphis Grizzlies are 5-11 to start the season, and while the small samples are loud right now, I focus on 4 key stats that can define the 2025-26 season
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Grizzlies: 4 small samples that can define the season
The Grizzlies are 5-11, and small samples are starting to grow. Which data points will define the 2025-26 season for the Grizzlies?
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November 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The Memphis Grizzlies are 5-11 to start the season, and while the small samples are loud right now, I focus on 4 key stats that can define the 2025-26 season
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❌ is down for the 2nd time this week. Lane Kiffin broke the app
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
❌ is down for the 2nd time this week. Lane Kiffin broke the app
Didn’t get Peterson vs. Boozer last night, but I wanted to focus on two sophomores with expansive roles that have showed growth in their games: Isaiah Evans and Flory Bidunga
On where they’ve grown, what stood out, and the areas of growth that’s needed this season:
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On where they’ve grown, what stood out, and the areas of growth that’s needed this season:
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Film Breakdown: Isaiah Evans, Flory Bidunga in Duke, Kansas showdown
We didn't get to see the Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer showdown, but several players from Duke and Kansas stood out when projecting their NBA Draft stocks
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November 19, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Didn’t get Peterson vs. Boozer last night, but I wanted to focus on two sophomores with expansive roles that have showed growth in their games: Isaiah Evans and Flory Bidunga
On where they’ve grown, what stood out, and the areas of growth that’s needed this season:
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On where they’ve grown, what stood out, and the areas of growth that’s needed this season:
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This presentation on peacock is so good
November 19, 2025 at 1:08 AM
This presentation on peacock is so good