On the season finale of Basketball is Religion, The Ganz and Big Matt discuss Lakers signing Marcus Smart and where they now slot into the Western Conference, Shaq validating Tracy McGrady's comments that he would also win three championships if he switched places with Kobe Bryant, and the VIP members of The Hoop Bar, the Ganz's superstars of the 2025 NBA Season.

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The Ganz and Big Matt react to Damian Lillard going back to the Portland Trailblazers, Bradley Beal officially signing with the Clippers and Bleacher Report putting Kobe Bryant at 11 in their Top 100 NBA players of all time list.

The Ganz and Big Matt react to the big match-up between Bronny James and #1 pick Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Summer League, They also get into the trade seeing the Clippers landing John Collins, the Heat getting Norman Powell and the Jazz getting Kevin Love and Kyle Anderson.

The Ganz and Big Matt discuss NBA Free Agency including DeAndre Ayton to the Lakers, the waiving of Damian Lillard in Milwaukee and the retooling of the Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets and Atlanta Hawks.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are the 2024-2025 NBA Champions. The Ganz and Big Matt react to Games 6 and 7 of the NBA Finals, Haliburton's injury and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy after winning the NBA Finals MVP. They guys also talk about Kevin Durant's trade to the Houston Rockets and if they have a chance to beat the Thunder next season. They finally hit on the 2025 NBA Draft and how Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper can affect their new teams.

The Ganz and Big Matt preview Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers in Indiana and if Tyrese Haliburton should play with an injured calf. They talk about the massive sale of the Lakers to Mark Walter, the owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Desmond Bane trade to the Orlando Magic.

The Ganz and Big Matt react to Games 2 and 3 of the NBA Finals and predict Game 4. They also talk about Kevin Durant trade rumors and what the Knicks are doing with their coaching search.

The Ganz and Big Matt react to the amazing first game of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. They also discuss Tom Thibodeau being fired as coach of the New York Knicks, Kevin Durant rumors to the Knicks or Spurs and if Chris Paul should go to the Lakers or Clippers. Finally, Big Matt deep dives into the last couple minutes of Game 1 and how the Power of Friendship helped the Pacers win.

The Ganz and Big Matt review Game 5 between the Knicks and Pacers and look forward to a Game 6 and possible Game 7. They give their flowers to the Oklahoma City Thunder and how they're set up to be the next dynasty.

The Ganz and Big Matt talk about the legendary Game 1 between the Knicks and Pacers, how the Wolves can come back in their series against the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the MVP and why NBA fans have a difficult time getting behind the Thunder.