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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Welcome to Episode 12th of the I Really Hoop Podcast – the No.1 basketball podcast in Kenya and now officially charting on Apple Podcasts! 🚀🏀

In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest basketball stories and debates from around the world and at home:

The rising issue of gambling in the NBA and how it’s affecting the integrity of the game.
The new face of the NBA – Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic, Wembanyama, Cooper Flagg, and more.
The evolution of three-point shooting and how Steph Curry changed basketball forever.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brother, Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s new deal with the Bucks and what it means for Giannis’ future.
The bittersweet news of Jeremy Lin’s retirement and remembering the peak of “Linsanity.”
AfroBasket 2025 – Congratulations to Angola on becoming champions!
Updates on the ongoing FIBA EuroBasket 2025 competition.
The Kenya Basketball League Finals showdown between KPA and Nairobi City Thunder.
Shoutout to our Kenya U16 Women’s National Team representing us in the FIBA U16 AfroBasket in Rwanda.

We also touch on football briefly, discussing Kenya’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Gambia and Seychelles.

This episode is packed with insights, debates, and banter you don’t want to miss!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome
00:47 Celebrating Podcast Milestones
01:34 Upcoming Topics Overview
02:24 Weekly Recap and Personal Updates
03:39 NBA Gambling Controversies
07:12 The New Face of the NBA
11:20 The Impact of Three-Point Shooting
14:21 Klay Thompson's Shooting Skills
14:36 The Evolution of Three-Point Shooting
15:16 Big Men Dominating the MVP Race
16:16 Load Management in the NBA
17:49 Jeremy Lin's Memorable Career
20:06 AfroBasket 2025 Champions
21:13 EuroBasket Excitement
24:51 Kenya National Basketball League Finals
27:07 FIBA Women's U16 AfroBasket
28:40 Wrapping Up and Thank You

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In Episode 11 of the I Really Hoop Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest basketball stories shaping the game today:

🏀 John Wall's Retirement & New Role – Reflecting on the legacy of John and his exciting new deal as a presenter with Amazon Prime Video.
📺 NBA Broadcasting Shake-Up – Breaking down the new broadcasting landscape with NBC returning, ESPN & TNT changes, and Amazon Prime entering the mix.
🌍 AfroBasket 2025 Action – A full recap of the quarterfinals in Kigali, Senegal’s big win, and what to expect in the semis and finals.
🇪🇺 NBA Expansion to Europe? – Discussing Adam Silver’s reported plans for a new NBA-backed European league and its impact on the global game.
🎟 NBA Ticket Prices – The crazy reality of Lakers season opener ticket prices and what it means for fans.
🇰🇪 Kenya Hoops & BAL Growth – Updates on Kenyan basketball, the Basketball Africa League, and how the game is expanding across the continent.

We also touch on the growing trend of former players becoming media analysts, parallels with football broadcasting, and the future of basketball as a truly global sport.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:26 Podcast Updates and Viewer Appreciation
02:17 Upcoming Topics and Discussions
02:20 John Wall's Retirement and New Ventures
02:38 Broadcasting Changes in the NBA
03:52 Player Insights and Commentary
11:44 NBA and International Basketball Landscape (FIBA AfroBasket, EuroBasket, NBA Europe Proposed League)
21:58 Ticket Prices and Fan Experience
24:50 Conclusion and Farewell

**We apologise for the distorted audio that was a result of technical constraints while recording. This will be corrected during the next episode.**

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