Think RBA Podcast

The finals have been entertaining and full of epic performances! Down 0-2, Giannis and the Bucks came home to give the fans a treat. They took game 3 with an astounding win over the Suns and Giannis had a game for the ages! Coming back from a season-like-ending injury to put up historic performances is truly fitting of the moniker, “Greek Freak”! Hak & Ken discuss the USA team debacle against Nigeria and a touchy race issue amongst the media and the women.

The Suns have emphatically punched their ticket to the NBA Finals as the western Conference Finals champs! CP3 has finally made it to the grandest stage and if it wasn’t already clear, Devin Booker has proven he’s the future alongside a talented big in Ayton. Now we await the victor of the Eastern Conference Finals. With the series tied at 2 apiece, and with both stars nursing injuries, anything can happen. Hak and Ken discuss the conference finals and much more on and off the court.

The conference finals are upon us! Just one more step to go but before that, 4 new teams have to prove themselves worthy. With new faces in not so familiar places, will they rise to the occasion or fold under the pressure? Hak and Ken team up to discuss what went down as we enter the conference finals. Ken is super HYPE as his Hawks are in a prime position to further prove the doubters wrong and make even more history. As an ATL fan, the struggle is real and these moments cannot be taken for granted!

After a long time, we’re finally going to have a new champ who has either never hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy or hasn’t done so anytime in recent memory. This fresh new array of teams has given the league a breath of fresh air. Underdogs have risen and are on a mission to prove their doubters wrong. Hak, Tej and Ken (back in the starting lineup) get together to wrap up and close out the numbers debate. And it gets interesting when the data guy (Ken) puts things back into perspective.

So much drama! So many amazing storylines! With a decade old era of dominance coming to a close, the playoffs have brought forth a new era of competition and a new wave of talent has emerged ready to make its mark. Legendary organizations are turning a new chapter, however, (comma) was The Bubble a FRAUD?! And fans are STILL acting a fool! With Ken still on the DNP list, Tej has graciously stepped in to hold it down with Hak to continue discussing some more of the greatest numbers.

The playoffs are in full swing and teams have come out swinging. Some are trekking the course as expected and some are challenging the status quo. With the return of the fans in the stadiums, a number of cases have risen pertaining to the disrespect of players and their families. Has fandom gone too far? The players and NBA have responded! Ken is on the DNP list (again!) this week, so Tej has returned to hold it down with Hak in true RBA fashion and discuss a controversial topic surrounding some of the greatest numbers.

In the midst of the play-in tournament, we are getting a taste of the appetizers before the main course; and they have been delicious. The weeklong play-in tournament to qualify into the 7th and 8th seeds has been dramatic and full of epic performances. With Ken on the DNP list, we introduce the very first installment of the Kids Korner, we are joined by a special guest Tej (7), an avid hoops fan and is here to share the game from his vantage point. Hak and Tej break down their playoff predictions and play a fun game of “Who would you rather…?” which gets a bit interesting. It’s all about providing opportunities and instilling the RBA mindset into our future!

Having solidified his place in the annals of basketball history, Michael Jordan is the unanimous GOAT of GOATS. His love for the game transformed the fate of an organization and influenced the world, and his image became bigger than the game itself. There is no denying Michael Jordan’s competitive will and relentless determination to win at all costs. Hak and Ken revisit episodes 7-10 to take a deep dive on the many historic moments and share some personal stories of MJ’s direct impact and influence in their upbringing. This one became personal!

Being the king of the mountain brings more rewards, admirers, and fanfare however, it also brings more adversity, challengers, obstacles, and scrutiny. The attention, whether wanted or not, is more than abundant. MJ was at the peak of his superpowers and his only solace seemed to be within the lines. Hak and Ken take a deep dive and explore how Michael became Air Jordan and the pressures associated with superstardom took a toll on him, his teammates and his image. And how only a true uber-competitive superhero can respond to and rise in the moment for a complete takeover.

When the world and sports stood still amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was gifted an artistic masterpiece that spoke to sports fans of all levels personally...The Last Dance. Hak and Ken revisit that epic point in time when the global icon Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls arrived on the scene and began to make his mark not only in the NBA, but also the world. Little did they know they would leave a lasting impact on sports, culture and just life!