It’s NBA Tip-Off Week!! In episode 233 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast, Robert Horry, Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners return to discuss the NBA season tip-off. The trio dives into what the first week of the season traditionally felt like for players, sharing anecdotes and excitement. They also make their playoff predictions, debating the top teams in the East and West conferences. Key moments include analyzing the most expensive and cheapest tickets for opening games, Westbrook's signing with the Kings, and a story about potential friction between LeBron and Westbrook. The episode wraps up with a fun iteration of the NBA Emoji Game and a segment on college football coaching changes. Special thanks to DraftKings for their sponsorship.

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:50 NBA Season Kickoff: Player Experiences

02:30 Playoff Picks and Predictions

03:33 Ticket Prices and Surprising Deals

07:55 Injuries and Player Updates

08:34 Tall Lineups and Team Strategies

12:59 Mid-Range Game and Analytics Debate

21:53 DraftKings Sponsorship and Promotions

24:25 Playoff Predictions: Eastern Conference

30:57 Playoff Predictions: Western Conference

32:10 NBA Team Rankings and Playoff Predictions

33:24 Western Conference Analysis

33:35 Eastern Conference Speculations

34:12 Player Performances and Injuries

34:28 Rookie Cooper Flagg's Potential Impact

36:22 End of Season Predictions

38:56 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics

52:21 College Football Coaching Carousel

01:00:32 Heartwarming Community Story

01:01:29 NBA Emoji Game