The sickos are back! In the first episode of season 2, the guys tackle their season predictions including awards and some notable players as well as recap the first week of NBA action. Appreciate the listen n love y'all, we are back baby.
On this episode of THoopers, Josh and Lehman recap some of the news that happened the past week, like the multiple moves the Nets made- including LMA making his NBA comeback, Millsap ring chasing, and DJ needing 4 second rounders attached to him to be traded. That plus Capela resigning with Hawks, Rasheed Wallace claiming LeBron can't play in his era, TJ Warren and Jonathan Isaac having injury setbacks, and Ben Simmons being linked to the Cavs. Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this episode of THHoopers, the full squad talks about the recent-ish new chapter in the Ben Simmons saga, as he officially requested a trade and is targeting LA teams. After that the guys spitball about recent headlines, including the new vaccine mandates for NBA personal, the Lakers making the most moves of any team in late August, the Cavs making horrible moves, and Dame trolling Portland on his most recent IG live. Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this returning episode of THHoopers, the full squad does a mega recap of the recent week of news, including Ben Simmons ghosting his entire team, Dennis Schroder earning the off-season's biggest loser, KD being voted best player in the league in the first poll of the new season, and Luka and Kawhi getting paid big bucks. That plus the guys recapping their summer league experience, like meeting Shams, meeting THT seeing the lottery picks in person, and also the unsuccessful quest to get a picture with Bobby Portis. Thanks for the listen yall, much love. Make sure to be on the lookout on our Youtube channel for the summer league vlog
On this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman tackle everything in the news recently, starting with Team USA matching up with France in the gold medal game, as well as how they got there (defeating Australia and Slovenia). On to free agency talk, Spencer Dinwiddie signs with the Wizards on a three year deal to complete what looks like a solid roster for washington, Julius Randle signing a big extension with NY, and some smaller signings like Kelly Oubre to the Horneys and Danny Green back to the Sixers. To end it off there's a mixes bag of topics like what the hell is happening with Kawhi and Dennis Schroders free agency, LaMarcus Aldridge thinking about an NBA comeback, Iggy being linked to title contenders, and Georges updated winners and losers. Shoutout to K_Jiyani for the question on instagram, we answer it within the first few minutes of this pod. Thanks for the listen yall,much love
On this episode of THHoopers, Lehman and Josh give the sickos what they want- an hour and a half of free agency talk. They cover the teams who overhauled the most- Lakers, Bulls, Knicks, and the Heat- and also decide if teams doing nothing makes them a big fat loser- like the Warriors, Celtics, and Dallas. Then there's coverage about some of the biggest names signing big deals to stay with their current teams, such as CP3, John Collins, Norm Powell, Mike Conley, Jarett Allen, and many more- are they overpaid or did certain teams find the right numbers. To end off free agency they cover favorite and least favorite smaller moves, young guys getting extensions, and who are the best players available. After that, a little Team USA talk and their chances to make the gold medal game, aswell as who will they see if they do. Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this episode of THHoopers, the full squad breaks down all the rumors heading into the fast approaching free agency period, as well as cover the two minor trades that happened- both involving the Celtics. Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman are joined by Josh Nowakowski from the J-Sports Podcast (@J_sports_podcast on instagram) and they talk about everything this side of the Mississippi, but start off with Russell Westbrook being shipped to the LA Lakers. Is this the right choice by the Lakers ? How does the new trio fit on the court ? How does this effect the Brad Beal elephant in the room ? And how many of these players fit the Wizards timeline ? After that Nowakowski and George go pick by pick and talk about how every lottery team fared in this years draft- and as usual there were winners and losers ? One hour later the guys talk about the insane offers the Sixers want for Ben Simmons and if Team USA killing Iran in their second game means anything. Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this episode of THHoopers, the full squad discusses what the Grizz-Pelicans trade means for both sides, like how it effects the way the Grizzlies attack the draft and how the Pelicans put a price tag on Lonzo Ball. After that, underqualified draft expert Lehman gives his impressions of the upcoming prospects, and who he likes and dislikes upon the eye test. To close it off the guys talk about how quick the Raps hung the phone up when the Sixers called about Ben Simmons, why SGA is on the trade block, and could Derozan actually fit with Bron and AD. Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this episode of THHoopers, the full squad is back, and George and Josh are ready to go head to head in a lottery mock draft filled with disagreements and trade packages. After that some news is discussed like will the Rockets move up ? Will the Warriors flip their capital for a star ? And are the Knicks content in where they stand in the mid first round ? To end off, more news related to Lakers and Kings discussing a Buddy Hield trade, Brad Beal evaluating his future with the Wiz, Liangelo Ball to the Hornets, and what's the deal with Team USA ? Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman recap the 2021 playoffs, answering questions such as playoff MVP ? How much of an impact did injuries have on the enjoyment of the NBA playoffs ? Who was the biggest surprise ? Who's one team in and one team out in next years playoffs ? Best and worst series ? And the biggest what if. That plus John Collins and THT getting qualifying offers extended to them, and the finals participants joining the olympic team in Tokyo. Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman talk about the obvious- the Bucks winning the NBA Finals. Forty minutes of topics such as- who was the last player to have a finals on par with Giannis ? How did coach Bud outclass Monty Williams ? Who's the most to blame for the Suns meltdown ? And what contract would you give CP3 if you're the GM of the Suns ? After that and much more, they speed round topics going around the league- Will Barton declines his player option, Team USA healthy going into Tokyo, and the NBA switching to Wilson. Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman (high off the fumes of their first rec league victory) breakdown the insane game 5 we were given on saturday, including the Giannis lob, Holiday swagger game, Booker ANOTHER 40, and the physicality of the Bucks getting to the Suns. That leads into a preview of game 6, and lots of questions get answered- which Middleton are the Bucks getting ? Will Booker do what Giannis couldn't and have 3 forties in a row ? Masterclass or DiasasterClass for CP3 ? Will Lehman get into game 7 if the series allows one ? After that, a few minor topics such as keldon Johnsons' great play for Team USA in their win against Spain, Wes Unseld Jr being hired as new coach of the Wizards, and making sense of all the Dame drama the past weekend. Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this episode of THHoopers, the full squad breaks down the finals game 4 thriller, including Giannis' game saving block, Booker and Middleton both dropping 40, CP3 Disasterclass, and Holiday's continued struggles. After that we lead into the game 5 preview and ask questions like - which Middleton are we getting this saturday ? is this the game CP3 saves his legacy ? Does the winner of this game determine the series ? Continuing, they talk about the messy health of Team USA, and who should be the replacements for them, and Lehman gives what he believes the roster originally should have been for USA. To end it off the guys get ahead of the Dame Lillard drama and explain what's happening there, as well as give their rating for Space Jam 2. Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this episode of THHoopers, the full squad starts by answering key questions about the upcoming game 4 between the Suns and Bucks- will Giannis score forty AGAIN ? Where do they stand on the criticism Giannis has gotten up to this point of his career ? What kind of game will the role players have ? Was CP3 taking a shot at the coaching staff when saying they have to find a way to build the Giannis wall ? And will Booker get back to form after shooting 35% in the past 8 games ... After that they talk about what kind of impact the Kawhi ACL surgery has on the Clippers next season, and also how it affects his free agency. To end off, some Team USA talk- concerned after 1-2 start?- and should the NBA switch to FIBA rules ? Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman host the highly requested and fan favorite musician Frankie the Ace. They talk about the Bucks making it a series against the Suns after taking game 3 behind Giannis second 40 point game of the finals. Who played better- Holiday or Middleton ? What adjustments were most important from Bud and the coaching staff ? Will the Suns supporting cast play this well again ? Is next game finally the Middleton 35 point game we've been waiting for ? That plus picks for game 4. After that they cover some news around ball like Team USA losing to Nigeria and Jamahl Mosley being hired as the new Magic head coach. To end it off Frankie gives some of his hot takes about the NBA today, including his thoughts on LeBron haters, NBA players getting softer and softer, and the next player that is gonna be given a shoutout in his songs. Thanks for the listen yall, much love
On this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the second game of the NBA Finals including what went right and what went wrong for both teams as well as discuss the list for the next best 25 players of all time in honor of the NBA's upcoming 75th anniversary. Thank y'all for the listen much love.
