Welcome back to the I Really Hoop Podcast, the No.1 basketball podcast in Kenya, with your hosts Javan (Basketball Twin) and Edu (Mini Lebron)! Episode 13 is packed with fire basketball talk, laughs, hot takes, and in-depth analysis of everything happening around the NBA and beyond.

In this episode, we break down:
Kawhi Leonard’s $20M controversy and the drama surrounding his injuries and marketing scandal with the Clippers.

The debate around load management — is it hurting or helping the NBA?

LeBron James’ possible final season — has the GOAT era come to an end?

Chris Paul’s farewell — honouring one of the greatest point guards ever.

The downfall of Zion Williamson and Ben Simmons — wasted potential or a chance for redemption?

Tragic news about Jaylen Brown’s father and Naz Reid’s sister, and how off-court incidents impact players mentally and emotionally.

Updates from EuroBasket 2025 and FIBA U16 Women’s Africa Championship in Kigali, plus Kenya’s performance and the Kenya National Basketball Association (KNBL) Finals between Nairobi City Thunder and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA).

We also dive into deeper discussions on mental toughness, professionalism, and what it truly means to be consistent — both on and off the court.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff
01:08 Weekly Recap and Personal Updates
02:13 NBA Scandals and Controversies
07:58 Load Management in the NBA
10:03 LeBron's Potential Final Season
12:56 Chris Paul Announces Retirement
14:19 Zion Williamson's Off-Court Issues
16:07 Ben Simmons' Career Struggles
17:49 Jaylen Brown's Father's Legal Troubles
20:19 International Basketball Updates
22:39 Kenya Basketball Highlights
25:27 Episode Wrap-Up and Future Plans

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Javan
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Edu
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Shot and directed by Richie Junior @footballtwintv (https://www.instagram.com/richie.junior1/)
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