Episode 70 – NBA Giannis Drama, NFL Draft Predictions & Champions League Reaction

Episode 70 of Who’s Got The Ball? is packed with the latest from the NBA, NFL, and European football.

We start with the NFL, as Shane and James break down their own teams, covering NFL Draft predictions, key offseason needs, and what it will take to compete next season.

For the NBA, Michael joins to discuss the biggest story in basketball right now—Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumours. Could a blockbuster move be coming? Plus, 3 quick-fire questions to get the debate started.

We finish with football, reacting to the Champions League quarter-final first legs and analysing the huge Chelsea vs Man City clash.

Also in this episode:

• Gan Seans returns with a big moment in the season
• Updated Power Rankings as competition heats up

If you enjoy sports debate, bold takes, and weekly analysis across NBA, NFL, and football, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(3:14) Jets’ Ideal First Round Pick

(9:12) Giants’ Draft Wishlist

(18:56) Michael’s Quickfire NBA Thoughts

(25:56) What Next for Giannas & the Bucks?

(48:10) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(52:51) Champions League Quarter Finals Breakdown

(1:08:15) Chelsea vs Man City Preview

(1:12:14) Premier League X NBA Power Rankings

Episode 69 – NFL Draft Redraft, Ireland Exit Reaction, NBA Play-In Race & More | Who’s Got The Ball?

Shane returns for Episode 69 of Who’s Got The Ball?, and it’s a packed, must-listen sports podcast covering the NFL, NBA, Premier League, Ireland football, and more.

⚽ Football Talk
We break down Ireland’s disappointing exit in Prague and react to the North Macedonia friendly. Plus, we preview the FA Cup quarter-finals and discuss what to expect as club football returns.

🏈 2025 NFL Draft Redraft
James and Shane completely re-draft the 2025 NFL Draft Top 10 picks. Who goes No.1 overall this time? Expect bold takes, big changes, and plenty of debate.

🏀 NBA Analysis
Is Kevin Durant’s off-court burner controversy affecting the Houston Rockets’ form? We dive into their post-All-Star struggles and what’s going wrong.
We also break down the chaos in the NBA Eastern Conference play-in race — who actually deserves a spot?

🔥 Also in this episode:

• Gan Seans returns
• Weekly Power Rankings

🎧 Tune in for sharp analysis, strong opinions, and everything you need to stay up to date across the biggest stories in sport.

Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(2:44) Michael Joins the Show

(3:56) NBA Eastern Conference

(4:24) Our Sleepers in the East

(11:23) East Teams that NEED More Wins

(17:50) East Finals Predictions

(24:03) NBA Western Conference

(24:40) Our Sleepers in the West

(30:36) West Teams that NEED More Wins

(36:04) West Finals Predictions

(46:31) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(49:26) Premier League X NBA Power Rankings

Get ready for the business end of the NBA season 🏀🔥

In this episode, James and Michael break down the latest NBA playoff picture, with a deep dive into both the Eastern and Western Conferences. They discuss potential sleeper teams that could make a late run, the sides still battling for crucial seeding, and give their predictions for this year’s Conference Finals.

The episode wraps up with James delivering this week’s “Gan Seans” underdog picks, along with his and Shane’s updated NBA and Premier League power rankings.

Follow the podcast to stay up to date with weekly NBA insights, predictions, and sports analysis.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

• Football (soccer) analysis
• NBA previews & predictions
• Weekly NFL reactions
• Underdog betting tips
• Draft-style sports debates
• Power rankings across multiple sports
• Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(2:44) Michael Joins the Show

(3:56) NBA Eastern Conference

(4:24) Our Sleepers in the East

(11:23) East Teams that NEED More Wins

(17:50) East Finals Predictions

(24:03) NBA Western Conference

(24:40) Our Sleepers in the West

(30:36) West Teams that NEED More Wins

(36:04) West Finals Predictions

(46:31) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(49:26) Premier League X NBA Power Rankings