The Houston Rockets took a huge gamble by trading for Kevin Durant...

They won 52 games, returned to the NBA Playoffs and looked like one of the Western Conference's rising contenders.

But after a first-round exit, was the season actually a success?

In this episode of Old Head Hoops, Clay and Mus break down the entire Houston Rockets season.

🏀 Kevin Durant's impact

🏀 Amen Thompson's breakout

🏀 Alperen Sengün's development

🏀 Did the KD trade work?

🏀 Free agency decisions

🏀 Trade rumours

🏀 Offseason priorities

🏀 Can Houston become a championship team?

What grade would you give the Rockets season?

👇 Let us know in the comments!

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🏀 The NBA Finals are officially set!

The San Antonio Spurs have defeated the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling Game 7 and now face the New York Knicks for the NBA Championship.

In this episode of Old Head Hoops, Clay and Mus break down:

🔥 Victor Wembanyama's rise to superstardom
🔥 Did the Spurs just start a dynasty?
🔥 Jalen Brunson's incredible playoff run
🔥 How New York reached the Finals
🔥 Spurs vs Knicks matchup breakdowns
🔥 X-factors, coaching battles and key matchups
🔥 Our Finals predictions

Can Brunson and the Knicks complete one of the greatest playoff runs in franchise history?

Or is this the beginning of the Victor Wembanyama era?

Let us know your Finals prediction in the comments!

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🚨 NBA FINALS PREDICTION TIME 🚨

Who wins the championship?

🏀 Spurs in 4
🏀 Spurs in 5
🏀 Spurs in 6
🏀 Spurs in 7

🏀 Knicks in 4
🏀 Knicks in 5
🏀 Knicks in 6
🏀 Knicks in 7

Drop your prediction below and tell us your Finals MVP!

The NBA MVP race is heating up… but this episode goes WAY beyond that.

We break down the 2025/26 NBA awards race, debate Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Luka Doncic, and dive into playoff matchups, rookie classes, and the future of teams like OKC, Spurs, and Houston.

But as always… we go completely off the rails.

From LeBron debates, to Giannis trade talk, to wild tangents, mispronunciations, and unfiltered takes — this is Old Head Hoops at its absolute best.

🏀 In this episode:
MVP race deep dive (Jokic, SGA, Luka)
Giannis trade chatter 👀
Spurs & OKC future dominance
Playoff predictions & matchups
Rookie class breakdown
Houston Rockets roster questions
LeBron debates get HEATED 😳
And a LOT of chaos…

🎙️ Old Head Hoops — real basketball talk with zero filters.

👍 Like, comment & subscribe if you love REAL hoops conversations
💬 Drop your MVP pick in the comments

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00:00 The Pressure of Perfectionism (This Gets Real…)
00:28 Welcome to the Chaos 😅
03:45 Dellavedova & NBL Finals Talk
10:18 The 65 Game Rule is BROKEN
15:51 MVP Race Heats Up (Jaylen Brown?!)
20:12 Giannis Trade Rumblings 👀
22:32 Rockets Need a Shake-Up
25:53 Amen vs Castle — Future Stars?
27:49 Spurs Are Drafting PERFECTLY
30:53 Back to MVP — SGA’s Case
33:24 Jokic Breakdown Begins…
41:19 Is Jokic STILL the Best in the World?
43:03 Mus GOES OFF on LeBron 😳
51:34 Luka’s MVP Case
53:29 PEDs in the NBA?!
55:54 Mus vs LeBron (Round 2 😂)
01:04:49 Luka Talk… Attempt #2
01:07:12 Wemby Deserves His Flowers 🌸
01:13:08 Ranking the MVP Candidates
01:16:29 Playoff Hype is REAL
01:18:00 SGA & Jokic Legacy Talk
01:19:11 Spurs vs OKC — Who Wins the Future?
01:21:51 Mus Butchers Names Again 😭
01:24:14 OKC Trade Fantasies
01:30:20 Bottom Teams + MORE Chaos
01:34:13 Spurs vs OKC WCF Future?!
01:35:48 Hakeem vs Robinson Debate
01:39:50 BIG Changes Coming to the Podcast
01:43:16 Playoff Matchups Breakdown
01:45:39 Rockets Offseason Moves
01:49:14 East Play-In Chaos
01:53:10 East Playoff Predictions
01:56:28 Kuminga Comp?!
01:58:33 West Playoff Picture
01:59:21 Jokic Legacy Debate
02:00:43 2025/26 Rookie Class
02:03:48 Best White Rookies Ever?
02:10:57 Edgecombe vs Harper vs Flagg
02:18:04 Hornets Future 👀
02:19:51 Podcast Reset Talk

Summary

In this episode of Old Head Hoops, the boys dive into their Honourable Mentions list for their top 10 favourite NBA players to watch, emphasizing personal enjoyment over traditional metrics of greatness. They discuss the first week of the NBA season, highlighting standout performances, particularly from Victor Wembanyama, and reflect on the legacy of LeBron James. The conversation also touches on various players who didn't make their top 10 lists, including Kobe Bryant and Allen Iverson, and the impact of players like Vince Carter and Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf on the game.

#NBA #NBALegends #OldHeadHoopsThe era debates continue.In Part 2 of our NBA era comparison series, Old Head Hoops goes deeper into legendary vs modern matchups — no hot takes, no nostalgia bias, just basketball.This episode features:🔹 Reggie Miller 🆚 Klay Thompson🔹 Dwyane Wade 🆚 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander🔹 Nick Van Exel 🆚 Jason Williams (White Chocolate)🔹 Paul George 🆚 Lamar OdomWe break down:• Traditional and advanced stats• Playoff impact and peak seasons• Championships, awards, and All-NBA selections• Role, versatility, and team context• How rule changes and spacing affect perceptionCan elite shooters from the 90s thrive in today’s NBA?Are modern stars more skilled — or just better optimised?This series is built for real hoop heads who want nuance, context, and honest debate.🎙️ Old Head Hoops — where basketball arguments actually make sense.#NBADebate #NBAHistory #ModernNBA #90sNBADrop your picks in the comments: who are YOU taking in each matchup?0:00 – Old School vs New School (Part 2 Intro)1:55 – Reggie Miller vs Klay Thompson15:42 – Dwyane Wade vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander29:09 – Nick Van Exel vs Jason Williams37:51 – Paul George vs Lamar Odom

Welcome to another Episode of Old Head Hoops, and have we got a DOOZY for you!! Every generation of NBA basketball fan truly believes that their era was the best. Sometimes it’s true, sometimes they’re delusional!

So on this special episode of @OldHeadHoops-c9r we debate the age old question of which generation is the best, by pitting a current player against his retro equivalent, and weighing up the pros and cons of each, before ultimately deciding who is greater.

There are some agreements, and it wouldn’t be Old Head Hoops without some disagreements between the boys 😂!!! We’ve pulled no punches here ladies and gentlemen, and we match some absolute all time legends of NBA history up against some of the future first ballot hall of famers!! It’s a who’s who of superstars from the 80s all the way to 2025!

Please don’t forget to like and subscribe to the channel for all your retro and current NBA content! And let us know in the comments what you think of our choices! We don’t mind copping a bit of humble pie!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

01:48 The Mothership Studio: A Nostalgic Journey

04:25 Shaq vs. Jokic

10:31 Clyde the Glide vs. Ant-Man

15:14 KG vs. Giannis: A Clash of Titans

20:18 Wemby vs. The Admiral

22:19 Larry Bird vs. Kevin Durant: Generational Greats

25:22 Where Kevin Durant Sits on the All Time Great List

26:09 Point Guard Showdown: Jason Kidd vs. Chris Paul

29:08 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Allen Iverson

34:15 Magic Johnson vs. Steph Curry: A Clash of Eras

39:19 Kobe vs. LeBron: The Ultimate Legacy Debate

52:35 Wrap-Up: The Future of Basketball Legends

53:03 New Outro.mp4

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#NBA #NBALegends #OldHeadHoopsThe era debates continue.In Part 3 of our NBA era comparison series, Old Head Hoops goes deeper into legendary vs modern matchups — no hot takes, no nostalgia bias, just basketball.This episode features:🔹 Chris Paul 🆚 John Stockton🔹 Jason Tatum 🆚 Tracy McGrady🔹 Anthony Davis 🆚 Kevin GarnettWe break down:• Traditional and advanced stats• Playoff impact and peak seasons• Championships, awards, and All-NBA selections• Role, versatility, and team context• How rule changes and spacing affect perceptionCan elite shooters from the 90s thrive in today’s NBA?Are modern stars more skilled — or just better optimised?This series is built for real hoop heads who want nuance, context, and honest debate.🎙️ Old Head Hoops — where basketball arguments actually make sense.#NBADebate #NBAHistory #ModernNBA #90sNBA #bostonceltics #celtics #goat Drop your picks in the comments: who are YOU taking in each matchup?0:00 – Old School vs New School (Part 3 Intro)1:23 – John Stockton vs Chris Paul18:27 – Tracy McGrady vs Jason Tatum30:55 – Kevin Garnett vs Anthony Davis47:02 - Outro