With the NBA gradually preparing for training camps and preseason hoops, Desmond is looking ahead to the regular season and shares his predictions for how the standings could shape up in each conference. Who takes the top spot in the East? How will teams like the Celtics and Pacers perform without their injured stars? Which sleeper teams have the best future? Dez answers all these questions and more! Find out where he has your team going into the 2025-26 season!

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Desmond is back this week with his eleventh album breakdown as he dives into what is arguably considered Kendrick Lamar's best album, To Pimp A Butterfly. Dez takes you on a journey unpacking the album's themes of growth, self-love, authenticity, peace, and perseverance, while highlighting the lyrical creativity and depth Kendrick showcases on each song. In Part 2, he analyzes the final eight tracks where Kendrick Lamar, metaphorically, evolves into the butterfly he so desperately wanted to become. Dez breaks down that evolution through Kendrick's recount of the lessons that taught him to stay humble & grounded, the importance of loving and staying true to oneself, and the push to bring positive impact to the world.

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Desmond is back this week with his eleventh album breakdown as he dives into what is arguably considered Kendrick Lamar's best album, To Pimp A Butterfly. Dez takes you on a journey unpacking the album's themes of growth, self-love, authenticity, peace, and perseverance, while highlighting the lyrical creativity and depth Kendrick showcases on each song. In Part 1, he analyzes the first eight tracks where Kendrick Lamar mirrors a caterpillar eager to break out of its cocoon. Dez discusses the hip-hop star's youthful ignorance towards his finances, determination to succeed, struggles with depression, and ambition to be better than what he saw growing up in Compton.

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Desmond returns this week with another edition of "You Had To Be There," where he is joined by 19 Media Group teammate Tyler McDowell-Blanken. Tyler sticks to his Arizona roots and makes H2DG history by giving flowers to one of the WNBA's most beloved pioneers---Michele Timms. The guys reflect on her short but impactful playing days with the Mercury, how she continues to impact the next generation through coaching, and how the WNBA has grown since her debut in its inaugural season in 1997. Additionally, after Tyler reveals his 5 x 5, he and Dez get into some fun and interesting Hip-Hop discussions, including Will Smith's 90s-2000s run and Drake's potential revival post-Kendrick Lamar beef. A loaded Hip 2 Da Games episode indeed!

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It's the NBA offseason which means "You Had To Be There" episodes return! Today, Dez invites Derrick Myers, Celtics fan and owner of On the Sidelines Media to the show to give flowers to one of the most unique & special players to ever play for the Celtics---Isaiah Thomas. Derrick declares why he believes Thomas is a Celtics legend, discusses IT's generational impact on the Celtics' culture, explains how he understood both sides of the controversial trade for Kyrie Irving, and much more. 

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Dez puts his spin on an offseason/free agency recap in true Hip 2 Da Games fashion---a Hip-Hop-inspired awards show! Find out which team he believes experienced the most improvement, which players were the most underrated pickups, who has the most to prove going into a new situation, and much more as he analyzes many of the moves that have been made so far.

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In a loaded episode, Desmond returns with a recap of the NBA Finals detailing how the OKC Thunder (barely) defeated the Indiana Pacers and the ways each franchise can improve to get back to the big stage. Then, he shares his thoughts on the latest trades involving Desmond Bane, Kevin Durant, and Anfernee Simons before ending the episode (finally!) dishing on the latest in Hip-Hop including: his experience at Kendrick Lamar & SZA's Grand National Tour, Slick Rick's Victory, Lil Wayne's Tha Carter 6, and Clipse's latest single, "So Be It."

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With the NBA Finals set to tip off tomorrow night, Desmond shares his thoughts on all things Thunder & Pacers including: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's leadership, the importance of Jalen Williams' aggression, OKC's old school defense, what makes Tyrese Haliburton similar to Magic Johnson, Pascal Siakam's shot creation, keys to the series for both teams, and much more.

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Today, Dez continues his Playoff analysis by recapping the semifinals matchups and previewing the upcoming Conference Finals series between the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers & the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder. He details noticeable Playoff trends from each team thus far, observes potential hiccups they could face moving forward, emphasize strengths they have found success with, and much more. Additionally, he finally pays respect and gives his flowers to the team he's doubted all year long.

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Desmond follows up H2DG's loaded Playoff Preview sharing some of his big takeaways from the first round matchups. He discusses the strategies that failed the Milwaukee Bucks in their series against the Pacers, the Timberwolves not-so-upset over the Lakers, his opinion on the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and much more. 

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THEY'RE BACK! Returning for the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Dez is joined by his twin Devaughn and friend Johnny for the 4th edition of the H2DG NBA Playoff Preview. They were each assigned four teams (two from each conference) to share their thoughts and analysis ahead of the Playoffs while also being in charge of assigning a Hip-Hop theme song for each team's Playoff run in the effort to give you THE Playoff Preview you never knew you needed!

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In this episode, Desmond analyzes some of the NBA Playoff matchups that are likely to manifest this year: the Detroit Pistons vs. New York Knicks, the Indiana Pacers vs. the Milwaukee Bucks, and the variety of scenarios the Los Angeles Clippers might find themselves in. Dez addresses strengths and weaknesses of each team, the strategies/gameplans that could take place, and more as he prepares you for what could come during the most intense games of the NBA season. 

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With March tipping off the most exciting time for NCAA basketball, Desmond uses today's episode to point out some thrilling topics in the NBA during the last full month of the regular season including: the rough offseason that may lie ahead for the Phoenix Suns, the Warriors' Jimmy Butler era starting off hot, the potential of a Lakers vs. Celtics NBA Finals, & much more. 

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In today's episode, Desmond delivers a passionate breakdown of DMV artist Wale's "Golden Salvation" off his album The Gifted. Dez details the layers behind Wale's concept of rappers placing value on the wrong things (i.e. A Jesus piece chain as opposed to the peace of Jesus) and highlights how Wale essentially calls out the rap industry while representing Hip-Hop the way it's supposed to be represented. And by the end of the episode, listeners are challenged to evaluate their own values much like the rappers Wale is referring to. 

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With an exciting WNBA offseason in the midst of a loaded NBA trade deadline, Desmond is back to discuss the WNBA side of the soap opera and share his thoughts on the latest moves. Then, he shows love to a trio of NBA rookies who have shown flashes of success as of late before ending the episode discussing one team from each conference that have surprised many fans---but not him!

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Today, Desmond returns with an honest and heartfelt breakdown of Juice Crew legend Masta Ace's "Da Grind" off his album A Long Hot Summer. Dez provides a relatable outlook on the ups and downs of chasing one's dream, connecting the similar thoughts Masta Ace and Apocalypse share in their verses in the effort to inspire you to stay the course as you pursue your own dreams and goals.

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Desmond tips off the new year selecting his 2025 NBA All-Star teams! He selects his All-Star starters and reserves for each conference and shares why each player made his version of the teams.

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In the last episode of 2024, Dez ends with a bang sharing his thoughts on the recent trade rumors surrounding Jimmy Butler & Zach LaVine and what their ideal scenarios might look like. Additionally, he passionately expresses his disgust towards the NBA's new All-Star Game format before finishing with some general thoughts on the current state of the NBA as a whole.

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In this episode, Desmond introduces Pennsylvania artist Adrian Rose to the show as he releases his debut studio album ALL CAPS. Adrian details the album's themes, shares the inspiration behind its blend of soul, rap, and R&B, and the versatility he presents as a singer, producer, and musician. Additionally, Adrian expresses his fandom for the Los Angeles Lakers before sharing his 5 x 5 of his favorite artists and basketball players.

Enjoy and share your thoughts! Go listen to Adrian's debut album ALL CAPS! - Dez

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Today is H2DG's 100th episode! To celebrate the milestone, Dez answers questions centered around basketball and Hip-Hop sent by listeners via social media. Then, he takes some time to reflect on his podcast journey so far and look ahead to what the future might hold.

Enjoy and share your thoughts! THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT! May the next 100 be even greater! - Dez

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