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  • Is the GOAT Debate Unfair? Kawhi Trade Paused, Adam Silver Pressures LeBron On The Schedule | Ep. 33

    Is the GOAT Debate Unfair? Kawhi Trade Paused, Adam Silver Pressures LeBron On The Schedule | Ep. 33
    2026/08/01

    Is the GOAT Debate Unfair? Kawhi Trade Paused & Adam Silver Pressures LeBron On The Schedule | Ep. 33


    The I Really Hoop Podcast is back at the OG Kilimani studio with Javan and Edu (Mini LeBron) for Episode 33! 🎙️🏀


    In this episode, we dive into the wild NBA off-season news, starting with Adam Silver publicly pressuring LeBron James to make a free agency decision so the league can finalize the upcoming season's schedule! We break down where LeBron could land—Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland, or Golden State, and react to fan backlash over his Lakers player option.




    We also discuss KD’s star-studded viral photo from Fanatics Fest, the "whitest team in the NBA" Lakers debate, and the massive bombshell that Kawhi Leonard’s trade back to the Toronto Raptors is officially ON HOLD due to an ongoing NBA investigation into the Clippers' salary cap circumvention


    Plus, we cover AJ Dybantsa's Summer League dominance, Madina Okot & Angel Reese's WNBA updates, the KBF referees strike over unpaid salary arrears], the launch of the NBA Europe League, and tackle the big question: Is comparing GOATs across different eras fundamentally unfair?


    Chapters

    00:00 Episode 33 Kickoff

    01:04 Back to OG Studio

    02:42 Consistency and Guests

    04:11 KD Viral Photo

    05:12 World Cup Buzz

    06:48 Adam Silver on LeBron

    08:04 LeBron Free Agency Picks

    10:27 Lakers Pay Option Drama

    13:23 Lakers Being the Whitest Team Debate

    14:45 Best Player Arguments

    15:57 Kyrie and Messi Talk

    17:37 Rings and Redemption

    18:55 Kawhi Trade On Hold

    19:58 Kawhi Trade On Hold

    20:34 Clippers Cap Probe

    22:11 Kawhi Legendary Buzzer Beater

    22:42 NBA Summer League Standouts

    23:43 Season Countdown Plans

    25:12 Fox Ring Debate

    26:44 Madina Okot And Angel Reese Update

    30:49 Kenyan Basketball Federation Referees Protest Salary Delays

    33:11 NBA Europe And Big3

    35:38 Is the GOAT Debate Fair

    42:51 Wrap Up And LeBron Memes


    Drop your thoughts below:

    🏀 Is comparing Michael Jordan and LeBron James unfair because of different eras?

    🏀 Where do you think LeBron James will sign next?

    🏀 Should the Raptors cancel the Kawhi Leonard trade permanently?


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    💬 Comment your perspective

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    ⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts


    🎙️ Subscribe for more basketball discussions, interviews, analysis, and coverage of Kenyan, African, and international basketball.


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  • Kenyan Referees Strike, Madina Okot Career High, Proposed Basketball Arena by Masai Ujiri | Ep. 32

    Kenyan Referees Strike, Madina Okot Career High, Proposed Basketball Arena by Masai Ujiri | Ep. 32
    2026/07/28
    The I Really Hoop Podcast crew is back in full force live from the Daystar University Shine FM 99.9 studios for Episode 32! Javan, Edu (Mini LeBron), Ethan, Presley, and Conrad gather to break down an action-packed week across Kenyan hoops, WNBA updates, and wild NBA off-season storylines.In this episode, we tackle the major crisis in Kenyan basketball: referees going on strike over 760K+ KES in unpaid arrears, shutting down premier league games! We debate the state of Nyayo Gymnasium, why the KBF is locked out of Kasarani due to debt, the collapse of the 22M Fireflies sponsorship deal, and the massive announcement of Masai Ujiri partnering to build a brand new indoor basketball arena in the Nairobi CBD. Plus, we discuss the renaming of Talanta Stadium to Raila Odinga International Stadium and local sports infrastructure!Chapters00:00 Podcast Cold Open 00:18 Meet The Hosts 01:29 Follow And Subscribe Plugs 02:22 Referee Pay Crisis 04:42 Arrears And League Revenue 07:28 Ethan Joins The Panel 16:26 Boycott Debate Solidarity 18:35 Nyayo Gym Health Hazard 19:59 Why Not Kasarani 23:22 Budgets Sponsors Fireflies 27:35 Future Arenas AndVolleyball Funding 32:46 Kenya Venue Struggles 33:06 Talanta Stadium Hype 33:39 Renaming To Raila 34:20 PR And Politics 36:30 Name Too Long 38:33 Basketball Arena Plans 38:59 What To Name It 39:37 Honoring Local Legends 40:30 Rudisha And Records 41:54 Enhanced Games Debate 44:06 Wrap Kenyan Segment 44:35 NBA Summer League Buzz 44:45 AJ Bonster Breakdown 47:14 Underdogs And Hype 48:09 LeBron To Sixers Talk 49:12 What Is Summer League 50:07 Madina Okot Update 53:24 Angel Reese Discourse 56:21 WNBA Dunks And Stars 58:46 WNBA Quick Updates 59:15 Do Sneakers Really Sell 1:00:30 Angel Reese Reebok Debate1:01:16 Angel Reese ReputationTalk 1:03:21 Money Changes People 1:04:45 PS5 GTA VI Side Quest 1:05:36 NBA Gambling Scandal 1:06:57 Would You Throw Games 1:08:08 Zion Comeback Concerns 1:08:44 Clutch Shooting Roast 1:09:03 Baby Mama Rumors 1:09:30 Ja Morant Brand Talk 1:10:24 Morant Comeback Debate 1:11:21 Dame Time Highlights 1:12:24 Too Many Guards 1:13:53 Shai Locked In 1:14:39 Stephen A Lakers Rant 1:15:28 Lakers Outlook LukaReaves1:17:20 Wrap Up And PlugsDrop your thoughts below.🏀 Who is to blame for the Kenyan basketball referee strike?🏀 Should Angel Reese focus more on finishing layups or sticking to her rebounding brand?🏀 Would you intentionally miss a layup for $20 Million USD?🔔 Don't Miss Out👍 Like this video if you love basketball💬 Comment your perspective🔔 Subscribe for in-depth basketball conversations⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow I Really Hoop Podcast on all social media platforms for clips, highlights, and basketball news.YouTube: https://youtu.be/sZMZGnl77WQSpotify:⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/26PbehIlW3KErYJ5cKiwV3?si=bc2e08d749b040f4⁠⁠Apple Podcasts:⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/i-really-hoop-podcast/id1831444430⁠⁠All Platforms⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ireallyhooppod⁠⁠Listen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on Social Media⁠⁠https://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvD⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shinefm.daystar.ac.ke⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4bXMvQDSopqgUwvRSnRxpCaumUYEyix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shinefm99.9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ShineFM99.9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@shinefmdigital⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/ShineRadioKE⁠⁠Follow the HostsJavan: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalie⁠⁠⁠Edu: https://www.instagram.com/edmundi_oPresley: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/presleyokoth7⁠⁠⁠Ethan: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ethan.karis_⁠⁠⁠Conrad: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/conrad_wambua#IReallyHoopPodcast #KBF #KenyanBasketball #MasaiUjiri #NairobiCBD #TalantaStadium #MadinaOkot #WNBA #AngelReese #AJTheMonster #NBASummerLeague #StephenASmith #LakersNation #ShineFM #DaystarUniversity #BasketballKE
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  • Angel Reese All-Star Snub! Jokic $359M Deal, Stephen A. Smith Lakers Rant & NCT Beat KPA | Ep. 31

    Angel Reese All-Star Snub! Jokic $359M Deal, Stephen A. Smith Lakers Rant & NCT Beat KPA | Ep. 31
    2026/07/15
    The I Really Hoop Podcast is back, live from the Daystar University Shine FM 99.9 studios for an absolute banger of an episode! 🎙️🏀 In Episode 31, Presley takes the reins to intro the show for the very first time as Javan and Ethan get caught up in traffic, but once the full crew assembles, the banter hits an all-time high!We kick things off with the massive WNBA controversy: is Angel Reese being heavily snubbed by being named an All-Star reserve despite completely filling out arenas and anchoring her superstar brand? We debate the business side of the WNBA, the inevitable Caitlin Clark comparisons, and why the public loves to watch a hero fall.The global basketball world gets shaken up as Nikola Jokic secures a historic, mind-boggling $359 million contract extension! We break down what this means for the Denver Nuggets' salary cap space, how they can possibly build a competitive roster around him, and why Jamal Murray's massive $53 million a year contract might be an overpay.The heat turns up as we address Stephen A. Smith’s wildly controversial rant about the Los Angeles Lakers turning into a "white team" with the core of Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Plus, we cover Kyle Lowry’s official retirement and emotional 10-day contract return to Toronto, a completely locked-in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shaving his braids, and why Victor Wembanyama is quickly turning into the ultimate rough, on-court NBA villain.Chapters00:00 Show Kickoff and Topics01:05 Angel Reese All-Star Snub02:14 Back From Break and Plugging Platforms04:18 Meet the Hosts04:49 Jokic Mega Extension Talk06:39 Angel Reese vs Caitlin Clark Debate07:49 Confidence Hate and Superstar Branding12:09 All-Star Voting and A'ja Wilson Greatness14:18 Brand Building Beyond the Court15:24 Messi Social Media and World Cup Tangent17:38 Olivia Miles Spotlight vs Performance20:04 Back to Nuggets Roster Building23:49 FIBA Qualifiers and Kenya's Miss26:27 Nairobi City Thunder vs KPA Recap26:55 Skill Gap Reality Check27:48 Facilities Arenas and Funding28:43 Broadcast Rights Money30:18 Marketing League Visibility31:36 Ogechi Merch and Branding32:58 Tyler Ongwae Breakdown35:00 Players Owning Teams36:44 Somalia and 3x3 Results39:14 Africa Basketball and Racism42:21 Stephen A Lakers Debate44:23 Luka Toughness Talk45:43 Kyle Lowry Retirement47:49 SGA Locked In Season49:19 Wemby Villain Argument51:50 Wrap Up and Sign OffDrop your thoughts below:🏀 Was Angel Reese completely snubbed from the All-Star starting lineup?🏀 Can the Denver Nuggets build a championship-caliber team around Jokic's massive $359M contract?🏀 Is Victor Wembanyama genuinely turning into an unnecessarily rough on-court villain?🔔 Don't Miss Out👍 Like this video if you love basketball💬 Comment your perspective🔔 Subscribe for in-depth basketball conversations⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow I Really Hoop Podcast on all social media platforms for clips, highlights, and basketball news.YouTube:⁠https://youtu.be/HVWDuLJqVeASpotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/26PbehIlW3KErYJ5cKiwV3?si=bc2e08d749b040f4⁠Apple Podcasts:⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/i-really-hoop-podcast/id1831444430⁠All Platforms⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ireallyhooppod⁠⁠Listen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on Social Media⁠⁠https://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvD⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shinefm.daystar.ac.ke⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4bXMvQDSopqgUwvRSnRxpCaumUYEyix⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shinefm99.9⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ShineFM99.9⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@shinefmdigital⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/ShineRadioKE⁠⁠Follow the HostsJavanInstagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalie⁠⁠All Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Javan_O_Ekhalie⁠⁠Presley: https://www.instagram.com/presleyokoth7⁠⁠Ethan: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ethan.karis_⁠⁠Conrad: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/conrad_wambua
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  • LeBron Leaves Lakers! Ja Morant to Portland & Michael Jordan vs LeBron GOAT Debate | Ep. 30

    LeBron Leaves Lakers! Ja Morant to Portland & Michael Jordan vs LeBron GOAT Debate | Ep. 30
    2026/07/08
    The I Really Hoop Podcast hits a massive milestone as we broadcast live from the Daystar University Shine FM 99.9 studios for the big Episode 30! 🥳🔥In this episode, Javan is finally reunited in the studio with main co-host Edu (Mini LeBron) for his first time at the Shine FM location! Alongside Presley, Ethan, and Conrad, the full crew is assembled to break down what is turning out to be the absolute wildest NBA Free Agency and off-season in basketball history.The basketball world has been pushed into absolute chaos with the earth-shattering news: LeBron James is officially leaving the Los Angeles Lakers! We debate where King James will land—is he pulling a Michael Jordan Wizards-style cash grab, heading home to Cleveland, joining a super-team with the Golden State Warriors, or taking over the New York Knicks?We also settle the ultimate basketball debate: Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James for the GOAT status. Conrad pulls out the actual historic stats from MJ’s infamous Washington Wizards years, sparking a heated face-off between the Jordan glazers and LeBron defenders.Chapters00:00 Episode 30 Kickoff00:25 Meet the Hosts01:24 Milestone Thanks and Sub Push01:56 Free Agency Chaos Begins02:27 LeBron Wants Out03:42 Where Does LeBron Land05:39 Warriors Fit Debate07:33 Conrad Joins and AD Angle09:46 Warriors Last Chance Argument12:51 Paul George and Trade Fallout16:09 Jokic Luka Rumor Mill18:44 Giannis to Heat and Bam Talk19:33 Ja Morant to Portland23:56 Portland Guard Logjam26:04 Jaylen Brown Next Move26:56 Quick Break and FIBA 3x3 Plug27:47 Back From Break More Trade Madness27:59 Bubble Ring and CP3 Meme29:22 Finals Comeback and Wemby Critique30:20 Fox Shooting Struggles30:47 Layup Blunder Debate32:18 Trade Fox For Harper32:53 Jaylen Brown Exit Rumors33:44 Kawhi Back To Toronto34:34 Best Game Winner Arguments35:33 LeBron Vs Jordan GOAT Fight38:12 Jordan Wizards Years Breakdown42:54 Iguodala And The Block43:58 Nuggets Cap Space Jokic46:07 LaMelo To Timberwolves Talk46:29 Murray Contract Overpay47:59 Kawhi Vs Harden Playoffs49:25 All Star Counts Comparison53:00 Predicting LeBron Next Team55:12 Wrap Up And Shout OutsDrop your thoughts below.🏀 Where will LeBron James sign for next season?🏀 Did the Nuggets make a mistake paying Jamal Murray $53M annual?🏀 Who is your ultimate GOAT: Michael Jordan or LeBron James?🔔 Don't Miss Out👍 Like this video if you love basketball💬 Comment your perspective🔔 Subscribe for in-depth basketball conversations⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow I Really Hoop Podcast on all social media platforms for clips, highlights, and basketball news.YouTube:https://youtu.be/OSTkzfGGDsw?si=F-2XxRcxvJUch0msSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/26PbehIlW3KErYJ5cKiwV3?si=bc2e08d749b040f4Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/i-really-hoop-podcast/id1831444430All Platforms⁠https://linktr.ee/ireallyhooppod⁠Listen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on Social Media⁠https://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvD⁠⁠https://shinefm.daystar.ac.ke⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4bXMvQDSopqgUwvRSnRxpCaumUYEyix⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shinefm99.9⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ShineFM99.9⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@shinefmdigital⁠⁠https://x.com/ShineRadioKE⁠Follow the HostsJavanInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalie⁠All Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Javan_O_Ekhalie⁠Eduhttps://www.instagram.com/edmundi_o/PresleyInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/presleyokoth7⁠EthanInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ethan.karis_⁠Conradhttps://www.instagram.com/conrad_wambuaIntro song"BASELINE" prod. by Haven Music (⁠https://www.youtube.com/@hAVENmusic-1⁠)#IReallyHoopPodcast #LeBronJames #LeBronLeavesLakers #JaMorant #MichaelJordan #GOATDebate #NBAFreeAgency #NBATrades #KawhiLeonard #GiannisAntetokounmpo #JamalMurray #ShineFM #DaystarUniversity #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast
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  • Daystar MVP David Alakaza Joins! Giannis to Miami & NCT vs Stanbic Scoreboard Concerns | Ep. 29

    Daystar MVP David Alakaza Joins! Giannis to Miami & NCT vs Stanbic Scoreboard Concerns | Ep. 29
    2026/07/03
    The I Really Hoop Podcast is back broadcasting live from the Daystar University Shine FM 99.9 studios! 🔥🏀 Every Wednesday from 2.00PM to 3.30PMIn Episode 29, Javan, Presley, and Ethan welcome their very first in-studio guest: David Alakaza, the undisputed MVP of the Daystar Falcons basketball team! We dive into David’s incredible journey from playing football in Burundi to picking up basketball and reaching 6'8". He breaks down his playing style, the story behind his FOCA MVP award, and the real challenges university teams face with equipment and missed international tournaments.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:41 David Basketball Origins02:48 Height and Playing Style03:38 MVP Award Story05:10 Awards Surprise Debate08:04 Kenyan Basketball Marketing09:35 Team Roles and Free Throws11:42 University Competition Talk12:52 Falcons Challenges and Support15:03 Growth Spurt and Academies18:41 NBA Fandom and Flopping Debate21:14 Jokic Legacy Arguments24:17 Music Break and Giannis Tease25:15 Giannis to Miami Reactions28:04 Dream Destinations for Giannis28:46 Celtics Drama Jaylen vs Tatum30:05 Brown Over Tatum Debate30:49 Why Tatum Feels Soft31:15 Jokic vs Giannis Toughness32:35 Tatum No Signature Game33:33 Giannis to Miami Rumors34:40 Heat Need a Real Guard35:56 2026 Draft Pick Dibansa37:00 OKC Drafts Wemby Stopper39:14 OKC Starting Five Ideas42:12 Chet Clutch Concerns43:09 Pacers Finals What Ifs45:33 Warriors Last Title Window49:20 Schroder and Role Players50:27 Jokic MVP Future Talk52:57 Mitchell vs Ja Morant54:42 Kenyan Thunder Dominance56:58 NCT Abroad Credibility58:04 NCT Recruiting Critique58:55 Closing Sponsor Talk1:00:00 Can NCT Afford Stars1:00:20 Boysy Costas Debate1:01:12 Standout Players Breakdown1:03:25 Hot Take Paid For Free1:04:30 Scoreboard Controversy1:07:40 Why The League Lacks Parity1:09:29 Who Can Challenge Thunda1:11:04 Nyayo Stadium Conditions1:13:16 Going Pro After Uni1:14:10 Wrap Up And Takeaways1:15:58 Kasarani Costs And KBF Debt1:17:25 Final GoodbyesDrop your thoughts below.🔔 Don't Miss Out👍 Like this video if you love basketball💬 Comment your perspective🔔 Subscribe for in-depth basketball conversations⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow I Really Hoop Podcast on all social media platforms for clips, highlights, and basketball news.YouTube:https://youtu.be/QZVxxySn7K0?si=Q9kaZtUzIWJNe13iSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rSmmkZck3M5enPBwyCG3r?si=o3kL0iCqSjaQ675J4SNofAApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/daystar-mvp-david-alakaza-joins-giannis-to-miami-nct/id1831444430?i=1000775376347All Platformshttps://linktr.ee/ireallyhooppodListen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on Social Mediahttps://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvDhttps://shinefm.daystar.ac.kehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4bXMvQDSopqgUwvRSnRxpCaumUYEyixhttps://www.instagram.com/shinefm99.9https://www.facebook.com/ShineFM99.9https://www.tiktok.com/@shinefmdigitalhttps://x.com/ShineRadioKEFollow the HostsJavanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalieAll Links: https://linktr.ee/Javan_O_EkhalieSportsBiz Kenya: https://sportsbiz.co.ke/author/javan-ekhalie9outlook-com/PresleyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/presleyokoth7EthanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ethan.karis_GuestDavidhttps://www.instagram.com/don_daviid21/Intro song"BASELINE" prod. by Haven Music (https://www.youtube.com/@hAVENmusic-1)#IReallyHoopPodcast #GiannisAntetokounmpo #MiamiHeat #DaystarFalcons #DaystarUniversity #KenyanBasketball #KBF #ShineFM #NairobiCityThunder #BasketballKenya #NBAPodcast #NBA #SportsPodcast #BasketballKE
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  • New host Ethan joins the pod! What's Next for Wemby After the Spurs' Finals Collapse? | Ep. 28

    New host Ethan joins the pod! What's Next for Wemby After the Spurs' Finals Collapse? | Ep. 28
    2026/06/21
    The I Really Hoop Podcast continues its exciting new chapter at Shine FM 99.9! 🔥🏀Episode 28 introduces a new voice to the show as Ethan joins Javan and Presley for another basketball-filled discussion covering the biggest stories from the NBA and Kenyan basketball.We react to the New York Knicks' historic 2026 NBA Championship victory after defeating Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. What went wrong for the Spurs? What does the future hold for Wemby after falling short on the biggest stage? We break down the series, discuss the key performances from Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby, and look ahead to what could be a fascinating NBA offseason.We also discuss the NBA Africa watch party experience, the realities of staying up late to watch basketball from Kenya, Kenyan basketball updates, and what's happening around the local game.Chapters00:00 Intro (Song: "BASELINE" prod. by Haven Music)00:49 Meet New Co Host Ethan01:41 Sports Background NFL and Football02:34 Subscribe and Episode Agenda05:22 Music Break and J Cole BAL Story06:35 BAL Explained and J Cole Stats09:49 Today Topics World Champs and Knicks13:47 Finals Recap Spurs vs Knicks15:01 OKC Spurs Matchups and Chet Critique17:36 OKC Role Players Injuries and Shooting24:47 Knicks Parade Chaos and Fan Behavior28:01 World Champions Debate Begins28:45 International MVPs and Harden Detour32:14 Does Global Talent Weaken the Claim33:52 Is LeBron Finally Aging35:19 Steph Curry And The Old Guard36:26 Are NBA Champs World Champs36:27 Jokic Vs Shai Best Player37:57 Foreign Stars And Team USA39:54 World Cup Embarrassment And Avengers44:07 World Champion Debate With Football47:25 Knicks Spurs And Wemby Drama50:33 Fox Falling Off And Ja Morant Talk53:58 Harden Playoff Disappointments54:52 Wrap Up And Sign OffDrop your thoughts below.🏀 Did the Knicks deserve the championship?🏀 What should the Spurs do next?🏀 Can Victor Wembanyama lead San Antonio back to the NBA Finals?🔔 Don't Miss Out👍 Like this video if you love basketball💬 Comment your perspective🔔 Subscribe for in-depth basketball conversations⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow I Really Hoop Podcast on all social media platforms for clips, highlights, and basketball news.YouTube:https://youtu.be/DQuGz0FoZ1gSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tuL0Si9vumVU5qWbPXspj?si=SzNXeqb5RMeDsGADjrj05AApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/new-host-ethan-joins-the-pod-whats-next-for-wemby/id1831444430?i=1000773626139Listen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on Social Mediahttps://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvDhttps://shinefm.daystar.ac.kehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4bXMvQDSopqgUwvRSnRxpCaumUYEyixhttps://www.instagram.com/shinefm99.9https://www.facebook.com/ShineFM99.9https://www.tiktok.com/@shinefmdigitalhttps://x.com/ShineRadioKEFollow the HostsJavanInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalieX/Twitter:https://www.x.com/javan_o_ekhalieAll Links:https://linktr.ee/Javan_O_EkhalieYouTube:https://youtube.com/@BasketballTwinTVSportsBiz Kenya:https://sportsbiz.co.ke/author/javan-ekhalie9outlook-comPresleyhttps://www.instagram.com/presleyokoth7Ethanhttps://www.instagram.com/ethan.karis_Intro songBASELINE" prod. by Haven Music (https://www.youtube.com/@hAVENmusic-1)#IReallyHoopPodcast #NBAFinals #NewYorkKnicks #SanAntonioSpurs #VictorWembanyama #JalenBrunson #NBA #Basketball #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #KenyanBasketball #BasketballAfrica #NBAAfrica #SportsPodcast #ShineFM #KenyaSports #BasketballKE #HoopsKenya #DaystarUniversity #WNBA
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  • NBA AFRICA INVITED ME! New York Knicks Embarrass the Spurs to become the 2026 NBA Champions! Ep. 27

    NBA AFRICA INVITED ME! New York Knicks Embarrass the Spurs to become the 2026 NBA Champions! Ep. 27
    2026/06/18
    The New York Knicks are NBA Champions! 🏆🗽In Episode 27 of the I Really Hoop Podcast, host Javan Ekhalie reacts to the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Finals as the New York Knicks defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 to capture their first NBA Championship in 53 years.Javan breaks down what went wrong for the Spurs, discusses Jalen Brunson's Finals MVP performance, OG Anunoby's impact throughout the series, and explains how home court advantage shaped the Finals. He also shares his experience attending the official NBA Africa Watch Party in Nairobi after being invited by NBA Africa.The episode also touches on the WNBA season, Madina Okot's continued rise, Kenyan basketball updates, Nairobi City Thunder's latest game, and the challenges facing basketball facilities in Kenya.Chapters00:00 Knicks Win It All!01:38 Spurs Fall in Game 502:29 NBA Africa Watch Party04:20 Late Night Finals Vibes05:26 Spurs Breakdown and Blame (FOX!!!)07:00 Brunson and OG Shine09:38 How Finals Home Court Works14:40 Trophy Ceremony and Next Steps15:58 WNBA Watch and NBA Facts17:15 Kenyan National Basketball League and Nyayo Stadium Issues19:49 Gratitude and Wrap Up🏀 Topics Discussed• New York Knicks win the 2026 NBA Championship• Jalen Brunson's Finals MVP performance• San Antonio Spurs' collapse in the NBA Finals• OG Anunoby's impact on the series• NBA Africa Watch Party experience in Nairobi• WNBA Commissioner's Cup updates• Madina Okot and the Atlanta Dream• Nairobi City Thunder and KNBL action• The state of basketball facilities in Kenya• Growth of basketball media in Kenya🔔 Don't Miss Out👍🏾 Like this video if you enjoyed the episode💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments🔔 Subscribe for more basketball discussions and interviews⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify and Apple Podcasts📲 Follow I Really Hoop Podcast on all social media platforms for basketball news, clips, highlights and discussions.Join the WhatsApp Fan-Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/FsoF8OR1uLmIRB0mO54tBvYouTube:https://youtu.be/27yoftnGc2M?si=hkCiLXaU41xZUkAXSpotify:⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/20G5A5kEy6lrhlrl9qYcXL?si=o1ED_ZVyRUOwY8wVGt8XLw⁠Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/nba-africa-invited-me-new-york-knicks-embarrass-the/id1831444430?i=1000773313062Listen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on social media⁠https://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvD⁠⁠https://shinefm.daystar.ac.ke⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4bXMvQDSopqgUwvRSnRxpCaumUYEyix⁠ (On ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Javan.360⁠/)⁠https://www.instagram.com/shinefm99.9⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ShineFM99.9⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@shinefmdigital⁠⁠https://x.com/ShineRadioKE ⁠Follow the HostJavan⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalie⁠X/Twitter: ⁠https://www.x.com/javan_o_ekhalie⁠All my links(LinkTree): ⁠https://linktr.ee/Javan_O_Ekhalie⁠YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@BasketballTwinTV⁠SportsBiz Kenya's Website: ⁠https://sportsbiz.co.ke/author/javan-ekhalie9outlook-com/⁠#IReallyHoopPodcast #NBAFinals #NewYorkKnicks #NBAChampions #NBA #Basketball #JalenBrunson #SanAntonioSpurs #NBAPodcast #KenyanBasketball #NBAAfrica #MadinaOkot #WNBA #BasketballAfrica #SportsPodcast
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  • WE'RE NOW ON SHINE FM! NBA Finals Predictions, BAL Champions, SGA MVP & Madina Okot Buzz | Ep. 26

    WE'RE NOW ON SHINE FM! NBA Finals Predictions, BAL Champions, SGA MVP & Madina Okot Buzz | Ep. 26
    2026/06/09
    The I Really Hoop Podcast enters a NEW ERA! 🔥🏀Episode 26 marks our first episode from Shine FM 99.9 (https://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvD or https://shinefm.daystar.ac.ke) at Daystar University, featuring new co-hosts Presley, Ashley (Finally our first female co-host!), and Conrad as we break down everything happening in basketball.We discuss the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks, make our championship predictions, debate whether Victor Wembanyama or Nikola Jokic deserved MVP over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, review the NBA Awards, and react to the biggest stories from the playoffs.We also recap RSSB Tigers' historic Basketball Africa League championship run, discuss Madina Okot becoming the first Kenyan selected in the first round of the WNBA Draft, and ask the big question: Can Kenya ever produce an NBA player?⏱️Chapters00:00 New Studio at Daystar University's Shine FM!01:24 Meet the Co-hosts02:31 Presley's Jokic Takes03:45 Ashley on Celtics and the WNBA06:45 Conrad on his favorite team players 09:42 Episode Agenda Preview12:52 Back From Break, NBA Finals Talk13:21 Origin of Javan's love for basketball16:18 OKC vs Spurs ECF Game Seven Rant18:24 NBA 2026 MVP Debate and Criteria20:55 Ashley Breaks Down the ECF and WCF Series23:44 Eastern Conference Recap and Sleep Tips for NBA fans in Kenya and similar timezones28:29 Finals Predictions and Wemby Bag31:36 Wemby Contract Talk32:00 Wemby's Injury Fears33:07 Indiana Pacers Collapse and NBA Lottery Beef34:22 Finals Hype and Music Break34:44 All NBA Awards Explained35:31 MVP Debate SGA vs Jokic38:55 Wemby Snub and Rivalry Fire with SGA40:01 Who Wins the Finals44:52 Knicks Finals Chaos and Celebrity Buzz45:27 Danhausen Curse Conspiracy47:13 MSG Ticket Price Shock50:56 All NBA Teams and Chet Rant53:52 Other Awards54:51 Kenyan Madina Okot WNBA Milestone57:26 Can Kenya Produce an NBA Player?58:38 Kenyan Basketball Global Gap59:08 BAL 2026 Finals Review1:05:00 ConclusionDrop your thoughts below.🔔 Don’t Miss Out👍 Like this video if you care about Kenyan basketball💬 Comment your perspective🔔 Subscribe for in-depth basketball conversations⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple PodcastsShot by Doly (https://www.instagram.com/ondieki_officially)📲 Follow I Really Hoop Podcast on all social media platforms for clips, highlights and basketball news.YouTube:https://youtu.be/ewXR6irGywsSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/20G5A5kEy6lrhlrl9qYcXL?si=o1ED_ZVyRUOwY8wVGt8XLwApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/nairobi-city-thunder-bal-6-review-kenya-hoops-problems/id1831444430?i=1000763291931Listen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on social mediahttps://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvDhttps://shinefm.daystar.ac.kehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4bXMvQDSopqgUwvRSnRxpCaumUYEyix (On https://www.youtube.com/@Javan.360/)https://www.instagram.com/shinefm99.9https://www.facebook.com/ShineFM99.9https://www.tiktok.com/@shinefmdigitalhttps://x.com/ShineRadioKE Follow the HostJavan⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalieX/Twitter: https://www.x.com/javan_o_ekhalieAll my links(LinkTree): https://linktr.ee/Javan_O_EkhalieYouTube: https://youtube.com/@BasketballTwinTVSportsBiz Kenya's Website: https://sportsbiz.co.ke/author/javan-ekhalie9outlook-com/Follow the Co-hosts on Social MediaAshleyhttps://www.instagram.com/_.bluedivaConradhttps://www.instagram.com/conrad_wambuaPresleyhttps://www.instagram.com/presleyokoth7#IReallyHoopPodcast #NBAFinals #NBA #Basketball #VictorWembanyama #SanAntonioSpurs #NewYorkKnicks #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #KenyanBasketball #BasketballAfrica #MadinaOkot #WNBA #SportsPodcast #ShineFM #KenyaSports #BasketballKE #NairobiCityThunder #HoopsKenya #DaystarUniversity
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