This episode we’re unpacking everything the basketball world doesn’t want to talk about.

From the IMG situation involving 1.7 million and alleged cartel ties, to the uncomfortable truth that basketball has always had corruption in it, we’re breaking down how money, influence, and politics really move the game. When parents are involved, donations are involved, and schools know more than they say, it makes you question what’s real.

We also talk KD and the outrage culture around athletes. Why do we expect perfection from guys just because they have money? They’re human. They think, joke, and move just like us — just with elite talent and work ethic.

Then we get into the Jordan conversations, oversexualization debates, and what happens when too much money disconnects you from reality.

I share an embarrassing Real Hooper story about holes in my shoes and dodging AAU practice, plus the culture of D1 gear — because if your homie went D1, we all went D1. Real ones know.

We close with a biased LeBron take, simpleton narratives in sports media, the UCLA situation with a coach kicking a competing player off the court, and a Black History Moment highlighting Dr. J.

This one is for the real hoopers.
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From Sexton's flip-off to Wemby's Monstar moment — this episode dives deep into the chaos, brilliance, and contradictions of today’s game. We’re breaking down the brawl between Charlotte and Detroit, Duncan Robinson walking off, and why Miles Bridges and Isiah Stewart are stacking suspensions like it's fantasy points gone wrong.

But it gets deeper...

We’re asking why some stars get special treatment (👀 LeBron), why Brandon Ingram still doesn’t get his flowers, and how Cam Thomas is the poster boy for how scoring can hurt a team. We're also putting the spotlight on Cooper Flagg’s silent 28 PPG — is confidence enough when you're losing every night?

And yes, we’re giving flowers to Bill Russell — 11 rings, 13 seasons, and still not fully embraced by the city he won for. Racial slurs. Vandalism. And yet... the first Black coach. The epitome of bravery.

🔥 Plus:

• Why people forget Barry Sanders had no rings but still stays GOAT'd
• Why new All-Stars play harder than vets
• Suns playoff attack and Jalen’s X-factor role
• Special rules for LeBron vs everyone else's standards

Get ready — this isn’t your barbershop debate. This is culture, context, and calling out the game behind the game.

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NBA debates get REAL in this episode as we break down elite NBA trivia, legacy arguments, and All-Star myths that separate real hoopers from casuals.

We dive into:
Who actually won MVP, DPOY, and Championships
Where Giannis ranks all-time and why his 2020 season matters
Why All-Star MVPs don’t hit the same anymore
The truth about dunk contests and legacy
KD at OKC vs Golden State
Steph Curry’s peak without KD
Jokic vs the 90s era
Bubble rings and lockout championships
Historic Kobe, Jordan, and LeBron moments you probably forgot

This isn’t surface-level basketball talk. This is context, history, and real hoop knowledge.

Tap in, debate in the comments, and decide for yourself…
Are you a real hooper or just a casual? 🧑🏾‍🚀🏀

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