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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.Chapters:00:00 Podcast Hype Intro00:44 Meet Wingman01:36 Thunder Fan Origin03:36 Injury Changed Everything05:11 Coaching And Life Now05:27 Thunder Since 201607:23 How The Chants Started09:28 Why They Call Him Wingman10:16 Rugby Side Quest11:42 Custom Merch Hustle12:32 How The Shirt Was Made13:23 Merch And Crop Tops13:36 Thunder Changing Kenyan Hoops14:47 BAL Franchise Talk16:00 Fees And Arena Dreams17:37 Nyayo Vs Mombasa Away Games19:35 Fans Culture And Mascot Idea21:28 Need Competition For BAL22:59 BAL Squad Changes Debate23:46 BK Arena Story And Coaching Choices25:25 Backing Local Players26:16 Final Hopes For Next BAL RunDrop your thoughts below:🏀 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?🔔 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:I Really Hoop Podcast WhatsApp Fan-GroupYouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts🎧 Listen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on Social Media:Listen Live on Radio GardenShine FM WebsiteShine FM YouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTokX (Twitter)🗣️ Follow the Hosts:JavanEdu🌟 Follow the Guest:Wingman#IReallyHoopPodcast #NairobiCityThunder #Wingman #KenyanBasketball #BasketballKE #KNBL #KNBLPlayoffs #BAL #BasketballAfricaLeague #KBF #NyayoStadium #AfricanBasketball #NairobiHoops #BKArena #SportsPodcast #BasketballPodcast #HoopsCulture #ThunderNation

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!Chapters00:00 Roadtrip Episode Kickoff00:49 Topics Preview and Nyayo Plug02:48 FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers03:44 Podcast Love and Rankings05:03 NBA Teams Trivia Results09:34 Klay Washed Debate14:08 More Trivia and Guests Tease15:14 Clippers Kawhi Scandal Breaks18:17 Salary Cap Circumvention Explained21:49 Fines Fallout and What Kawhi Knew23:41 Kawhi Raptors Rumors24:12 Player Power Era25:29 Kuminga Deal Talk25:51 Worst Superstar Debate27:29 Zion Hype vs Reality29:08 Kawhi Backstory Respect29:41 Clippers Future Cooked31:39 Kenya National Basketball League (KNBL) Playoffs 2026 Announcement33:29 Kisumu x NCT Home Court Controversy34:54 At Nyayo Getting Content36:17 Thunder Predictions Rivalries38:00 FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Qualifiers40:54 LeBron Ronaldo Retirement42:34 Kyrie Heat Rumors44:18 Wrap Up45:53 Watching Thunder ThreesDrop your thoughts below:🏀 Are the LA Clippers completely finished after losing 5 first-round picks?🏀 Can anyone in the KNBL stop Nairobi City Thunder from sweeping the playoffs?🏀 Is Klay Thompson washed, or will he bounce back strong with Miami?🔔 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:I Really Hoop Podcast WhatsApp Fan-GroupYouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts🎧 Listen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on Social Media:Listen Live on Radio GardenShine FM WebsiteShine FM YouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTokX (Twitter)🗣️ Follow the Hosts:JavanEthanEdu#IReallyHoopPodcast #KawhiLeonard #LAClippers #SteveBallmer #ClippersNation #NBAScandal #KNBL #KNBLPlayoffs #KenyanBasketball #BasketballKE #NairobiCityThunder #KisumuLakeside #KBF #NyayoStadium #KlayThompson #MiamiHeat #KyrieIrving #ZionWilliamson #FIBAWorldCup #Wembanyama #NikolaJokic #LeBronJames #CristianoRonaldo #NBAFreeAgency #NBATrades #NBAPodcast #SportsPodcast #BasketballPodcast #HoopsTalk #NairobiHoops #AfricanBasketball #BallKnowledge

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!Chapters00:00 Live Pop Up Kickoff00:33 Meet The Hosts01:29 LeBron Longevity Talk02:33 GOAT Debate Sparks02:48 Asking The Crowd04:44 Father Mbatia Picks Jordan06:18 Player Guest Opinion07:46 Ladies Weigh In KD08:39 Cash Trivia Challenge12:33 One V One Team Naming15:34 Ladies Showdown Round17:03 Cash Trivia Begins17:42 Kenyan Teams Bonus Round18:29 Name 10 Players Challenge20:03 Crowd Joins Live Trivia20:29 Carla Enters the Game22:15 Rapid Fire Player Names25:57 Tie Debate and Tiebreaker28:14 Wrap Up and Thanks28:32 Nderitu 3x3 Beef Explained31:01 Curry Trade Hot Takes32:17 Episode 35 Sign Off32:46 Next Show and Media WeekDrop your thoughts below:🏀 Who deserved the trivia cash win: Carla or Natasha?🏀 Does LeBron’s 25-year longevity officially make him the GOAT over Michael Jordan?🏀 If Steph Curry leaves Golden State, where should he go: OKC Thunder or Miami Heat?🔔 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:I Really Hoop Podcast WhatsApp Fan-GroupYouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts🎧 Listen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on Social Media:Listen Live on Radio GardenShine FM WebsiteShine FM YouTubeInstagramFacebookTikTokX (Twitter)🗣️ Follow the Hosts:JavanPresleyEthanConrad#IReallyHoopPodcast #DaystarMediaWeek #MediaWeek2026 #ShineFM #DaystarUniversity #KenyanBasketball #BasketballKE #NBATrivia #CashTrivia #LeBronJames #MichaelJordan #GOATDebate #StephCurry #GoldenStateWarriors #MiamiHeat #OKCThunder #DennisNderitu #NBAKenya #DaystarFalcons #NairobiCityThunder #KBF #BallKnowledge #BasketballPodcast #LivePodcast #SportsPodcast #HoopsTalk #CampusVibes #NairobiHoops #AfricanBasketball #WNBA #KevinDurant

Nderitu Commonwealth Games 3x3 Hoops Debate! LeBron to Sixers & Bush Wamukota Posterized | Ep. 34The 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/Chapters00:00 Podcast Kickoff00:51 Week Recap Mood01:37 Commonwealth 3x3 Dispute with Nderitu04:43 Wheelchair vs Men Records in Commonwealth 202606:34 I Really Hoop Podcast WhatsApp Fan-Group Chat Heat12:16 Calling Out Nderitu15:36 Gemini Weighs In22:19 Moving On LeBron to Sixers25:47 Sixers Fit and Fan Talk26:01 Pessimism Player List27:48 Fingernail Davis Stops Jokic28:44 Tanking Rules Explained29:41 Ben Simmons Preseason Hype31:00 Clippers Deal And Comparisons33:43 Curry Trade Rumors38:22 Ayesha Curry Drama40:32 Thunder Trades And Presti42:50 WNBA All Star Highlights45:41 Kenyan Hoops Poster Dunk Bush Wamukota gets Dunked on47:47 Live Show And Sign OffDrop your thoughts below:🏀 Was Javan or Nderitu right in the Commonwealth Games 3x3 categorization debate?🏀 Can LeBron James win a championship alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in Philly?🏀 Was Bush Wamukota getting posterized the wildest highlight in local Kenyan hoops this year?🔔 DON'T MISS OUT👍 Like this episode if you love basketball💬 Comment your perspective🔔 Follow I Really Hoop Podcast for in-depth basketball conversations⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 FOLLOW I REALLY HOOP PODCASTI Really Hoop Podcast WhatsApp Fan-Grouphttps://chat.whatsapp.com/FsoF8OR1uLmIRB0mO54tBvYouTube:https://youtube.com/@ireallyhooppodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/26PbehIlW3KErYJ5cKiwV3?si=bc2e08d749b040f4Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/i-really-hoop-podcast/id1831444430All Platforms:https://linktr.ee/ireallyhoopLISTEN LIVE AND FOLLOW SHINE FM 99.9Radio Garden:https://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvDShine FM Website:https://shinefm.daystar.ac.keShine FM YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4bXMvQDSopqgUwvRSnRxpCaumUYEyixInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shinefm99.9Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ShineFM99.9TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@shinefmdigitalX:https://x.com/ShineRadioKEFOLLOW THE HOSTSJavan:https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalieEdu:https://www.instagram.com/edmundi_oConrad:https://www.instagram.com/conrad_wambuaPresley:https://www.instagram.com/presleyokoth7Ethan:https://www.instagram.com/ethan_karis_#IReallyHoopPodcast #KBF #KenyanBasketball #MasaiUjiri #NairobiCBD #TalantaStadium #MadinaOkot #WNBA #AngelReese #AJTheMonster #NBASummerLeague #StephenASmith #LakersNation #ShineFM #DaystarUniversity #BasketballKE

Is the GOAT Debate Unfair? Kawhi Trade Paused & Adam Silver Pressures LeBron On The Schedule | Ep. 33The 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?Chapters00:00 Episode 33 Kickoff01:04 Back to OG Studio02:42 Consistency and Guests04:11 KD Viral Photo05:12 World Cup Buzz06:48 Adam Silver on LeBron08:04 LeBron Free Agency Picks10:27 Lakers Pay Option Drama13:23 Lakers Being the Whitest Team Debate14:45 Best Player Arguments15:57 Kyrie and Messi Talk17:37 Rings and Redemption18:55 Kawhi Trade On Hold19:58 Kawhi Trade On Hold20:34 Clippers Cap Probe22:11 Kawhi Legendary Buzzer Beater22:42 NBA Summer League Standouts23:43 Season Countdown Plans25:12 Fox Ring Debate26:44 Madina Okot And Angel Reese Update30:49 Kenyan Basketball Federation Referees Protest Salary Delays33:11 NBA Europe And Big335:38 Is the GOAT Debate Fair42:51 Wrap Up And LeBron MemesDrop your thoughts below:🏀 Is comparing Michael Jordan and LeBron James unfair because of different eras?🏀 Where do you think LeBron James will sign next?🏀 Should the Raptors cancel the Kawhi Leonard trade permanently?🔔 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🎙️ Subscribe for more basketball discussions, interviews, analysis, and coverage of Kenyan, African, and international basketball.Intro songBASELINE" prod. by Haven Music @hAVENmusic-1 https://www.youtube.com/@hAVENmusic-1Follow, like, comment, share, and subscribe to us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all available podcast platforms, social media pages, as well as the co-host's social media pagesYouTubeSpotifyApple PodcastsAll our Links (LinkTree)InstagramTikTok🎙 HostsJavan (Basketball Twin)Edu#IReallyHoopPodcast #LeBronJames #AdamSilver #KawhiLeonard #TorontoRaptors #GOATDebate #MichaelJordan #NBAFreeAgency #WNBA #MadinaOkot #AngelReese #KBF #KenyanBasketball #NBAPodcast #BasketballKE #SportsPodcast #LakersNation