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Welcome back to Episode 39 of the I Really Hoop Podcast! Today, Javan and Edu are joined by a very special guest: Purity, the founder and voice behind Basketball Commentary KE, one of the fastest-growing and most impactful women's basketball platforms in Kenya!

Purity opens up about her inspiring origin story, sharing how she fell in love with the WNBA and the Dallas Wings during a tough period in her life. She breaks down how a simple TikTok video asking "Any Kenyans watching the WNBA?" blossomed into a massive, thriving WhatsApp and social media community for hoops fans.

The crew dives deep into the spicy WNBA vs. NBA debates, the wild drama of professional hoops, and tackles the heavy controversies, including Enes Kanter's clash regarding transgender athletes in the WNBA. We also bring it back home to discuss the electric atmosphere at Nyayo Stadium for the KNBL Playoffs, Nairobi City Thunder's dominance, and the undeniable GOAT impact of Kenyan WNBA star Madina Okot!

00:00 Episode 39 Intro
00:54 Meet Purity
01:52 Women In Kenyan Hoops
03:10 How The Pod Started
03:51 Basketball Twin Backstory
05:02 No Show Co Host Stories
07:07 Purity Origin Story
08:30 Falling For The WNBA
09:07 Dallas Wings Reality Check
10:43 Draft Cuts And Chemistry
12:57 Napheesa Fan Moment
15:45 Starting The TikTok Page
19:42 Learning The NBA Names
23:49 NBA Vs WNBA Debate
26:23 Wild WNBA Fan Incidents
27:05 Enes Kanter Controversy
29:15 Would You Transition
29:57 Pronouns And Identity
30:55 WNBA Trans Debate
31:34 Enes Kanter Clash
33:43 Building Kenyan WNBA Community
34:01 From TikTok To WhatsApp
36:57 Expanding To IG YouTube
37:59 Shoutouts And Support
40:00 Best WNBA Players
41:50 Drama In Basketball
46:40 Group Talks All Sports
49:24 Kenyan League Playoffs
51:46 Game Day Atmosphere
53:56 Thunder Rise And BAL
55:18 Madina Okot Impact
57:17 Draft Story And Future

• 🏀 Is the WNBA currently more entertaining than the NBA?
• 🏀 What are your thoughts on the Enes Kanter WNBA controversy?
• 🏀 How can we keep elevating women's basketball in Kenya?

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We are back with Episode 38 of the I Really Hoop Podcast, and today we’re joined by one of the most influential voices in Kenyan basketball media: Abuga The Gr8, founder of Full Court Press 254 !

Abuga takes us back to the game that started it all—a legendary matchup between Nairobi City Thunder and KPA that inspired his very first viral video . We dive deep into the art of basketball storytelling, why the culture of celebrating local hoopers needed to be revived, and the rise of the Kenyan basketball creator scene .

The conversation gets real as we tackle the controversies in sports media . Should critical creators like "Nderitu" be banned from games, or is free speech essential for the growth of the sport ? Abuga also shares his grand vision for the Battle King 1v1 Tournament and why taking scouting to the grassroots, outside of Nairobi, is the only way to build a sustainable pipeline of basketball talent in Kenya .

Plus, we break down the 2026 KNBL Playoff predictions, discuss Nairobi City Thunder’s transition into a fully professional franchise, debate whether Michael Jordan or LeBron James is the true GOAT, and celebrate Madina Okot’s historic run as the undisputed GOAT of Kenyan women's basketball !

Chapters

00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro
01:30 Origin Story of Full Court Press 254
02:22 Game Moments That Sparked It
03:58 Storytelling Culture and First Viral Video
06:31 Co Host Ethan Joins and Nyayo Stadium Atmosphere
09:28 Kenya Basketball Creators Scene
11:33 Criticism and The Rito Debate
15:01 Bans and Free Speech in Sports
19:35 Stats Pages and Hoops K App
24:35 Battle King 1v1 Tournament Vision
26:38 Dunk Contest and Talent Outside Nairobi
28:39 Talent Needs Guidance
29:26 Nairobi Media Spotlight
30:21 Richie Rampage Mentors Dunkers
31:30 Grassroots Build Champions
34:05 Scouting Beyond Nairobi
35:23 Content Makes Basketball Legit
37:39 Nairobi City Thunder Goes Pro
42:07 Playoff Predictions Breakdown
49:12 Closing NBA Debates
56:18 Madina Okot Inspires Kenya
01:02:12 Conclusion

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• 🏀 Can any KNBL team catch up to Nairobi City Thunder's professional infrastructure ?

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We've brought in Kenyan basketball royalty for Episode 37! Javan and Edu are joined by the legendary Wingman, Nairobi City Thunder's absolute number one super-fan!

Wingman tells us the incredible story of his fan origin—from playing alongside current Thunder star Dima for the Shauri Moyo Bucks, to the tragic accident in 2019 that ended his playing career, to officially becoming the most electric hype man in Kenyan basketball. He breaks down how he single-handedly starts the arena-shaking chants, the massive success of his custom Nairobi City Thunder merchandise line (selling for 4,500 KES!), and his side hustle coaching hoops at Rosslyn Academy.

The crew gets serious about the 2026 KNBL Playoffs. We address the ongoing stadium controversies—why a team like Kisumu Lakeside is forced to play "home" games at Nyayo Stadium, and Wingman’s dream for a true "Wingman Arena" on Ngong Road.

Finally, it’s all about the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Wingman shares his firsthand stories from traveling with the team to the BK Arena in Kigali, the controversy surrounding imported players like Ghana Pamo refusing to train at Nyayo, and why Coach Brad Ebes needs to trust local Kenyan talent to get Thunder the ultimate continental victory.

00:00 Podcast Hype Intro
00:44 Meet Wingman
01:36 Thunder Fan Origin
03:36 Injury Changed Everything
05:11 Coaching And Life Now
05:27 Thunder Since 2016
07:23 How The Chants Started
09:28 Why They Call Him Wingman
10:16 Rugby Side Quest
11:42 Custom Merch Hustle
12:32 How The Shirt Was Made
13:23 Merch And Crop Tops
13:36 Thunder Changing Kenyan Hoops
14:47 BAL Franchise Talk
16:00 Fees And Arena Dreams
17:37 Nyayo Vs Mombasa Away Games
19:35 Fans Culture And Mascot Idea
21:28 Need Competition For BAL
22:59 BAL Squad Changes Debate
23:46 BK Arena Story And Coaching Choices
25:25 Backing Local Players
26:16 Final Hopes For Next BAL Run

• 🏀 Should Thunder trust local Kenyan players more during their BAL campaigns?
• 🏀 What is the ultimate solution to the basketball stadium crisis in Kenya?
• 🏀 Who is copping the Wingman custom Thunder merchandise?

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The I Really Hoop Podcast takes it to the streets for Episode 36! Javan (Basketball Twin), Ethan Karis (Sports Guru), and Edu (Mini LeBron) hit the road in a special mobile episode breaking down the biggest bombshells in local Kenyan hoops and the NBA!

In this episode, we dive deep into the massive breaking scandal rocking the NBA: the Los Angeles Clippers being stripped of FIVE first-round picks and owner Steve Ballmer hit with a staggering $30M fine for salary cap circumvention involving Kawhi Leonard! We explain the back-channel endorsement scheme, Kawhi's $700K fine, potential trade fallout to the Toronto Raptors, and debate whether Stephen A. Smith is right in calling Kawhi the "worst superstar" in NBA history.

Back on the home front, the 2026 Kenya National Basketball League (KNBL) Playoffs are finally tipping off at the Nyayo Stadium Gymnasium! We preview Nairobi City Thunder (NCT) taking on Kisumu Lakeside, discuss why Kisumu is forced to play their home games at Nyayo due to stadium standard regulations, and drop our series predictions.

Plus, the boys reveal the results of their NBA Franchise naming challenge, debate whether Klay Thompson is officially washed, unpack Kyrie Irving to Miami Heat rumors alongside Bam Adebayo, react to Wemby vs. Jokic in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Qualifiers, and discuss whether LeBron James and Cristiano Ronaldo could retire in the exact same year!

Chapters

00:00 Roadtrip Episode Kickoff
00:49 Topics Preview and Nyayo Plug
02:48 FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers
03:44 Podcast Love and Rankings
05:03 NBA Teams Trivia Results
09:34 Klay Washed Debate
14:08 More Trivia and Guests Tease
15:14 Clippers Kawhi Scandal Breaks
18:17 Salary Cap Circumvention Explained
21:49 Fines Fallout and What Kawhi Knew
23:41 Kawhi Raptors Rumors
24:12 Player Power Era
25:29 Kuminga Deal Talk
25:51 Worst Superstar Debate
27:29 Zion Hype vs Reality
29:08 Kawhi Backstory Respect
29:41 Clippers Future Cooked
31:39 Kenya National Basketball League (KNBL) Playoffs 2026 Announcement
33:29 Kisumu x NCT Home Court Controversy
34:54 At Nyayo Getting Content
36:17 Thunder Predictions Rivalries
38:00 FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers
40:54 LeBron Ronaldo Retirement
42:34 Kyrie Heat Rumors
44:18 Wrap Up
45:53 Watching Thunder Threes

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• 🏀 Can anyone in the KNBL stop Nairobi City Thunder from sweeping the playoffs?
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The I Really Hoop Podcast goes LIVE for the first time ever! The crew, Javan, Presley, Ethan, and Conrad, set up a live pop-up broadcast at the Daystar University P.A.C Court Foyer in partnership with Shine FM 99.9 for Daystar Media Week 2026!

We kick things off by debating LeBron James entering his 25th NBA season at 41 years old and taking the GOAT debate straight to the live campus crowd! From campus casuals picking Michael Jordan because of his sneakers to Daystar varsity hoopers breaking down Finals records, the crowd did not hold back.

Then comes the main event: LIVE CASH TRIVIA! Javan puts real money on the table for Daystar students to test their basketball knowledge, naming NBA franchises, local Kenyan teams like Nairobi City Thunder and Daystar Falcons, and rapid-fire player names[cite: 8]. Watch the intense 1v1 elimination showdown between Daystar Falcons baller Carla and crowd favorite Natasha that went all the way to a tiebreaker debate!

To close out the show, Javan and Ethan address Dennis Nderitu's video response regarding the Commonwealth Games 3x3 dispute[cite: 8], followed by heated hot takes on whether Steph Curry should demand a trade to OKC Thunder or Conrad's newly adopted Miami Heat!

Chapters

00:00 Live Pop Up Kickoff

00:33 Meet The Hosts

01:29 LeBron Longevity Talk

02:33 GOAT Debate Sparks

02:48 Asking The Crowd

04:44 Father Mbatia Picks Jordan

06:18 Player Guest Opinion

07:46 Ladies Weigh In KD

08:39 Cash Trivia Challenge

12:33 One V One Team Naming

15:34 Ladies Showdown Round

17:03 Cash Trivia Begins

17:42 Kenyan Teams Bonus Round

18:29 Name 10 Players Challenge

20:03 Crowd Joins Live Trivia

20:29 Carla Enters the Game

22:15 Rapid Fire Player Names

25:57 Tie Debate and Tiebreaker

28:14 Wrap Up and Thanks

28:32 Nderitu 3x3 Beef Explained

31:01 Curry Trade Hot Takes

32:17 Episode 35 Sign Off

32:46 Next Show and Media Week

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🏀 Does LeBron’s 25-year longevity officially make him the GOAT over Michael Jordan?

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Nderitu Commonwealth Games 3x3 Hoops Debate! LeBron to Sixers & Bush Wamukota Posterized | Ep. 34

The I Really Hoop Podcast crew is back! Javan, Presley, Ethan, and Conrad gather in full force for Episode 34 to break down a wild week in Kenyan basketball, WNBA updates, and massive NBA off-season storylines!

In this episode, Javan addresses the heated WhatsApp fan-group debate with Dennis Nderitu (NBA Kenya) over Commonwealth Games 3x3 statistical categorization, and brings in AI (Gemini) to break down the facts and logic once and for all. The boys then react to LeBron James' blockbuster move to the Philadelphia 76ers, build their ultimate list of NBA players they are perpetually pessimistic about (featuring Ja Morant, Zion, and "Fingernail Davis"), breakdown Ben Simmons' preseason hype vs reality, dive into Steph Curry trade rumors and Ayesha Curry drama, and analyze Sam Presti’s 4D chess moves with the OKC Thunder.

Over in WNBA & Kenyan hoops, we react to WNBA All-Star Weekend highlights, Madina Okot’s progress, and react to Kenyan national team star Bush Wamukota getting posterized during a KBF match at USIU!

Timestamps/Chapters

00:00 Podcast Kickoff

00:51 Week Recap Mood

01:37 Commonwealth 3x3 Dispute with Nderitu

04:43 Wheelchair vs Men Records in Commonwealth 2026

06:34 I Really Hoop Podcast WhatsApp Fan-Group Chat Heat

12:16 Calling Out Nderitu

15:36 Gemini Weighs In

22:19 Moving On LeBron to Sixers

25:47 Sixers Fit and Fan Talk

26:01 Pessimism Player List

27:48 Fingernail Davis Stops Jokic

28:44 Tanking Rules Explained

29:41 Ben Simmons Preseason Hype

31:00 Clippers Deal And Comparisons

33:43 Curry Trade Rumors

38:22 Ayesha Curry Drama

40:32 Thunder Trades And Presti

42:50 WNBA All Star Highlights

45:41 Kenyan Hoops Poster Dunk Bush Wamukota gets Dunked on

47:47 Live Show And Sign Off

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🏀 Can LeBron James win a championship alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in Philly?

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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

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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!

Chapters

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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 Debate

1:01:16 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 Plugs

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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.

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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.

Chapters

00:00 Episode 30 Kickoff

00:25 Meet the Hosts

01:24 Milestone Thanks and Sub Push

01:56 Free Agency Chaos Begins

02:27 LeBron Wants Out

03:42 Where Does LeBron Land

05:39 Warriors Fit Debate

07:33 Conrad Joins and AD Angle

09:46 Warriors Last Chance Argument

12:51 Paul George and Trade Fallout

16:09 Jokic Luka Rumor Mill

18:44 Giannis to Heat and Bam Talk

19:33 Ja Morant to Portland

23:56 Portland Guard Logjam

26:04 Jaylen Brown Next Move

26:56 Quick Break and FIBA 3x3 Plug

27:47 Back From Break More Trade Madness

27:59 Bubble Ring and CP3 Meme

29:22 Finals Comeback and Wemby Critique

30:20 Fox Shooting Struggles

30:47 Layup Blunder Debate

32:18 Trade Fox For Harper

32:53 Jaylen Brown Exit Rumors

33:44 Kawhi Back To Toronto

34:34 Best Game Winner Arguments

35:33 LeBron Vs Jordan GOAT Fight

38:12 Jordan Wizards Years Breakdown

42:54 Iguodala And The Block

43:58 Nuggets Cap Space Jokic

46:07 LaMelo To Timberwolves Talk

46:29 Murray Contract Overpay

47:59 Kawhi Vs Harden Playoffs

49:25 All Star Counts Comparison

53:00 Predicting LeBron Next Team

55:12 Wrap Up And Shout Outs

Drop 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?

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