Welcome to the Hoopfanatic Podcast where the vast majority of discussions will be based around the culture of NBA Basketball. Conversations will venture away periodically from the topic of basketball into random thoughts. Get ready for intriguing dialogue and epic laughter!
Tyler Johnson/Trey Jones/Juan Ulloa
With both players taking small jabs at each other's game and the beef heating up, we debate ourselves. Who is the better player?!
In the episode of the podcast, we discuss six players that will be playing the rest of this season with securing big contacts on their mind!
In this episode, Hoopfanatic discusses the new ASG format and if we think it should stay or never be a thing again. Comment what you think!
All things Kobe Bryant, going over our favorite moments and what we will remember most from the great Black Mamba. Rest in peace to all of those that have lost their lives in the crash..
At this point, it's obvious that the Knicks are continuously going through the same routine. Hire, fire, re-hire over and over again. It doesn't matter who the Knicks hire, we all know what needs to be done for the Knicks to release themselves of this curse.
After an adrenaline rushing NBA trade deadline, we analyze each trade made. Comment below which trade you thought was the most dynamic!
With the NBA All-Star rosters complete, we discuss who got snubbed and why they deserve to be in over a select few of players that were voted in!
The NBA has kept their thinking caps on lately searching for ways to improve their level of entertainment. With All-Star Weekend just one month away, we think of ways to help improve All-Star Weekend. Comment any ideas that you have below
In the wake of JJ Redick’s comments, we debate if players really do seem to care more about what they’re wearing to the game versus actually winning the game. Comment below what you think!
With MPJ being the last pick in the lottery, we debate if any of the 13 teams that drafted before the Nuggets should regret skipping out on him. Comment below if you think the Nuggets have a potential star in MPJ!
It appears as, the more the season progresses, the less these drug tests seem to be “random.” With several players in the league publicly discussing their drug testing, we have been able to see that these tests are not so random after all. We discuss why these tests are not so random and we question why the superstars of the league don’t get hit with these “random” tests the same way other players do. Comment below what you think!
Who did you vote for to get into the All-Star Game this year? Who will make their first appearance this year?
Zion is set to make his return to basketball and NBA debut soon after being cleared for 5-on-5 practices. We discuss if it was even worth the Pelicans being extra cautious on his injury and if we think it will help prevent Zion receiving any further injuries
Diving into the current fouls called within the NBA & if the refs can ensure to keep things even between offense & defense during the 82 game season and playoffs
Going over some bold takes for the upcoming year within 2020! Drop a comment below giving your take you think others don’t see coming to fruition!
If you had the option to go to either any NBA game or any College basketball game, which would you choose? Comment your answer below!
All things Christmas Day 2019! We will cover the 5 games (Celtics-Raptors, Bucks-76’ers, Rockets-Warriors, Clippers-Lakers, Pelicans-Nuggets) all things considered comment below with your picks..
We created 5 matchups between players of this generation and last generation to debate who would win! Matchups include; KD vs KG AI vs Kyrie Kobe vs Kawhi Shaq vs Embiid AD vs Tim Duncan - Comment below who you got to win each of these matchups! Continue the debate
Gary Payton recently made statements that real point guards don’t exist anymore. Hmmmm... we beg to differ. Comment below what you think about the point guard position and it’s evolution over the years!
There’s an obvious progression to how often teams where their city jerseys since the first year that they debuted when Nike took over in making the NBA jerseys. We share our thoughts on tha year’s jerseys and what we want to see in the future. Comment below your favorite city jersey from this year!!!
The Milwaukee Bucks have continued tearing through the NBA with a 22-3 record thus far. Within this episode we will cover all things Bucks as they continue chopping towards the leagues best record, where do you see the Bucks finishing the season off!? Comment below..
Not long ago, the HC of the Wizards, Scott Brooks stated “If you guys were not so tired of giving him the MVP, he should have nine of them by now.” Do you agree or disagree with this?
With James Harden averaging almost 40ppg and having to constantly carry his team night in and night out, how will Houston find a way to keep him fresh come playoff time? Comment below if you think the Rockets will or will not be able to reach the Finals with this style of play!
BI has been on a tear this year averaging career highs all over the stat sheet but more so, being the dog we thought he could be in this league by now, dominating games. It’s safe to say he’s arrived in this league, but is he here to stay?? Drop your thoughts below in the comments!
With the Clippers now having a fully healthy roster (excluding Kawhi’s knee management situation), we’ve gotten to see them all play together. We break down what we like and dislike so far from what we’ve seen so far from this Clipper’s squad. Comment “
With the Heat off to a hot start placing them towards the top of the East, we break down the keys to their early success. Comment below if you think they can sustain this throughout the season!
With a lot of surprises this early in the season, who has surprised YOU the most so far this season? Will Ben Simmons hit another three this season?
The Brooklyn Nets are off to a rocky start in comparison to the standards bestowed upon them after they acquired Kyrie, KD, and Deandre Jordan. Is it because of the roster changes? Injuries? Or something else? Comment below why you think the Nets are off to a slow start and if you think they’ll regroup and get back on track!
With Wiggins and KAT both elevating their games this season, can the Timberwolves take the leap to get themselves back into the playoffs in the Wild, Wild West?! Comment below what seed you think they’ll be come season’s end!
After seeing them have stellar starts to their sophomore season, showing promise to be superstars sooner than later in the NBA, who would you rather start your franchise with?
Carmelo is back the league! With the Blazers signing him to a non-guaranteed deal, what do you expect his role to be on this team?
For whatever reason, Steve Mills and Scott Perry have lofty expectations of what the Knicks should be capable of this season. Despite the poorly built roster, due to another abysmal start to the season, Head Coach David Fizdale is on the hot seat. Comment below if you think it’s fair to place blame on Fizdale for the Knicks’ poor production!
The Celtics are already having a better year this year in comparison to last year. Is Kemba the reason or Kyrie leaving? Or is it the improved play by Jaylen Brown and Gordon Hayward?
What is going on in Portland?! With only one win at home and a sub .500 start, we’re left wondering how this team has taken such a dip from where they were last season? What do they have to do to bounce back and get back on track to compete for an NBA championship?
When the NCAA seemingly take steps forward in allowing athletes to get paid for their name and talent, they take even more steps back as they rule freshman James Wiseman ineligible for the season. Listen to us talk about why the NCAA chose to suspend him for the season. Then comment below and share your thoughts! Is the NCAA right for making this decision? Or are they wrong? Let us know
After a now, 5-3 start to their season, already on pace to vastly improve from their 19-63 record last season, we debate if the Suns can actually make the playoffs this season in the highly touted Western Conference. Comment below what seed you think the Suns will finish in the West! Disclaimer: we recorded right before last night’s loss to the Miami Heat
With Kawhi now having sat two of the first eight games and a trend of him not playing the first game on back-to-backs, and other NBA players attempting to take games off to load manage, is this becoming a problem? If so, should the NBA do to alleviate this problem? Comment your thoughts below!
The NCAA has taken another step further in rewarding athletes for their names and likeness by allowing them to receive paid endorsements. What do you think happens next? What do you think about this move in particular? Comment your thoughts below!
Injuries, injuries & inexperience as the warriors begin the 2019 season has brought upon one question the world never thought they’d ask themselves. Should the Warriors be embracing the tank on the season to land themselves a nice lottery pick at this point.. Comment below with thoughts on this topic!
In the aftermath of their squabble, both Joel Embiid and Karl Anthony-Towns have been suspended 2 games each. Check out our takes on things and let us know what you think about it! For footage of the fight, refer to our IG page! @hoopfanaticpod
Deandre Ayton was suspended for 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. He is appealing the suspension but will he win his appeal? Comment below to let us know if his suspension will stand or get reduced!
The Warriors are off to their most disappointing start to the season in a decade. We know it’s early, but so far it looks like the writing could already be on the wall... Comment if think the Warriors will still make the Playoffs? (This was recorded right before the game tonight lol we know they’re 1-2)
Rumors are spreading of Giannis threatening to leave Milwaukee if they underperform this season. We give our take on the rumors as well as the possibility of Giannis choosing to play elsewhere. Comment your thoughts below and if you think he should or not!
Several players like Buddy Hield, Jaylen Brown, Dejounte Murray, and more got contract extensions earlier this week. We discuss who got overpaid, underpaid, and even those who haven’t even gotten paid yet! Comment your thoughts below on these players and their new contracts!
After the loss to the Clippers in the season opener, we think about the hype that was built around the Lakers leading up to the game and wonder, "did people buy too much into the hype?" Comment below if you were more disappointed in the Lakers or more impressed with the Clippers!
The Lakers/Clippers rivalry sparked! All things Clippers-Lakers here, PG13 battling injury with Kawhi set to take on LeBron & AD tonight at Staples. Comment below on your prediction of the final score!
We dive into the Raptors who are set to take on the Pelicans in the opening game of the 2019 season, who do you have taking game one of the year?! Comment Below with your predictions!
With injuries occurring to a multitude of players, more so highly coveted players like Westbrook, Zion, AD, etc. we evaluate if playing so much in the preseason is even worth it. Comment your thoughts on the subject below!
We round out our top five rankings with the center position, the least valued yet most underrated position in today's league! Comment below your thoughts and opinions!
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