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Two old school Aussie mates talking old school NBA. We're primarily focussed on the NBA from the early 90's through to the early 2000's. However, we are crazy mad fans of the CURRENT NBA also, so don't worry, there'll be plenty of content around the League as it stands today. basketball, podcast, NBA, Australian basketball, 90s basketball, basketball culture, basketball history, player analysis, basketball moments, basketball fans

30 июн.

The Rockets Won 52 Games... So Why Does It Feel Disappointing?

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! ------------------------------------------------ 🎙️ Old Head Hoops Two lifelong mates talking basketball. NBA History • NBA Debate • NBA Analysis • Player Rankings • Era Comparisons • Playoff Basketball Subscribe for weekly NBA content! #HoustonRockets #KevinDurant #NBA houston rockets houston rockets 2026 houston rockets podcast kevin durant amen thompson alperen sengun ime udoka rockets offseason rockets trade nba podcast nba nba analysis nba playoffs old head hoops basketball podcast western conference nba offseason
3 июн.

WEMBY IS HERE! 🛸 | Spurs vs Knicks NBA Finals Preview | Old Head Hoops

🏀 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! #NBA #NBAPlayoffs #NBAFinals #Spurs #Knicks #VictorWembanyama #JalenBrunson #OldHeadHoops 🚨 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!
16 апр.

We Tried To Rank The MVP Race… It Got OUT OF HAND Fast

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 #NBA #NBAMVP #NikolaJokic #SGA #LukaDoncic #NBAPlayoffs #BasketballPodcast #OldHeadHoops #NBADebate #NBATalk #lebronjames #shaigilgeousalexander #nbamvp #cooperflagg #konkneuppel 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
7 мар.

🔥Old School vs New School NBA Stars – Who Was REALLY Better? | Part 3. Garnett, McGrady and more! 🔥

#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
1 мар.

NBA Legends vs Modern Stars (Part 2): Reggie Miller, D-Wade & More Compared

#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
23 февр.

NBA Legends vs Modern Superstars: 80s & 90s Icons Compared to Today’s Greats

#NBA #NBALegends #NBADebatebasketball, NBA, old school, new school, Isaiah Thomas, Kyrie Irving, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dirk NowitzkiThe NBA has changed — but have the players really gotten better?In this episode of Old Head Hoops, we go head-to-head across eras, comparing elite NBA players from the 1980s and 1990s with today’s modern superstars (and recently retired greats).This isn’t surface-level nostalgia or box score watching.We deep dive into:• Traditional stats & advanced analytics• MVPs, championships, All-NBA & All-Defense selections• Playoff performance & peak seasons• Rule changes, pace, spacing & defensive schemes• Cultural impact and legacy within the gameCould 90s legends dominate today’s NBA?Are modern stars unfairly judged against the past?Or has the game evolved beyond comparison?This episode is built for real hoop heads, era debaters, and anyone tired of lazy takes.Drop your picks in the comments — who are YOU taking, then vs now?🎙️ Old Head Hoops — basketball debates without the hot-take nonsense.Chapters00:00 Intro: Personal Life Reflections08:53 Point God Battle!!: Isiah Thomas vs Kyrie Irving23:52 Dunking LEGENDS! Dominique Wilkins vs Vince Carter43:52 The Greek Freak vs. The Big German: Giannis vs. Dirk57:14 Engaging with the Audience: Your Opinions Matter57:27 Logo Subscribe 169.mp4 @BillSimmons @NoDunksInc #OldHeadHoops #90sNBA #ModernNBA #BasketballPodcast #GOATTalk
16 февр.

NBA Midseason Reset: All 30 Teams, Trade Deadline Fallout & 2026 Award Predictions | Old Head Hoops

The NBA season hits its turning point at the All-Star break — and Old Head Hoops is back to break down everything.In this episode, we reset the entire league:🏀 Every team, top to bottom🔁 Every major trade deadline move🏆 Full award race predictions (MVP, DPOY, ROTY, MIP, COY)📊 Old-school eye test + modern analytics🧠 Context, history, and what actually matters heading into the playoff pushWe also take time to explain our recent absence from the channel.The last month has been heavy — dealing with the impending death of our brother Jamie — and we wanted to be honest with the Old Head Hoops community about why we stepped away, and why this episode means so much to us.This is a league-wide conversation, not hot-take TV.No yelling. No fake outrage. Just basketball, perspective, and respect for the game.If you love:• NBA deep dives• Trade deadline analysis• Award debates with substance• Long-form basketball conversationsYou’re in the right place.👇 Drop your award picks and playoff predictions in the comments👍 Like & subscribe to support independent hoops content🔔 New episodes weekly from here on out#NBA#OldHeadHoops#NBAPodcast#NBAAnalysis#NBATrades#NBAMVP#BasketballTalkChapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview03:12 Life Updates and NBA Enthusiasm05:39 NBA All-Star Game Discussion08:42 Current NBA Standings and Team Performances11:30 Player Performances and Trade Rumors14:25 Houston Rockets and Coaching Concerns17:21 Lakers' Future and Player Dynamics20:01 Streaming Services and NBA Coverage21:12 Golden State Warriors and Future Prospects32:58 NBA Player Movements and Surprises36:12 Challenges Facing NBA Teams38:33 Rising Stars and Future Prospects43:13 Team Dynamics and Player Relationships48:21 Coaching and Team Strategies54:36 Trade Speculations and Team Rebuilds01:01:26 Current Season Highlights and MVP Candidates01:08:37 Miami's Struggles and Future Prospects01:10:38 Charlotte's Rising Stars and Team Dynamics01:12:26 Atlanta's Uncertain Future and Draft Prospects01:14:17 Chicago's Confusion and Historical What-Ifs01:15:29 Milwaukee's Offseason Decisions01:16:03 Brooklyn's Unclear Direction01:16:59 Indiana's Future and Draft Strategy01:18:22 Washington's Potential and Player Dynamics01:19:15 MVP Race and Player Performances01:25:24 Rookie of the Year Contenders01:34:13 Most Improved Player Candidates01:37:37 Coach of the Year Predictions01:39:03 NBA's Exciting Future and Playoff Matchups01:40:16 New Outro.mp4
19 янв.

Kobe Bryant’s FINAL ACT: Redemption, Rings, Achilles & Immortality (Part 3)

This is the final chapter of Kobe Bryant’s basketball journey.In Part 3 of our Old Head Hoops career retrospective, we break down the post-Shaq era of Kobe Bryant — the years that tested him physically, mentally, and spiritually… and ultimately cemented his immortality.This episode covers: • Life after Shaq and carrying a franchise alone • The historic 81-point game • Back-to-back championships with Pau Gasol • The devastating Achilles injury and what it revealed about Kobe’s mentality • The final seasons, farewell tour, and iconic last game • Why Kobe’s legacy transcends stats, rings, and erasFrom dominance to devastation… from redemption to farewell — this is the full truth of Kobe Bryant’s final NBA years, told through an old head lens that values context, history, and respect for greatness.🎙️ Old Head Hoops — where NBA history lives.▶️ Part 1: Childhood, Italy, high school, draft night, early struggles▶️ Part 2: Shaq era, championships, rivalries, prime dominance▶️ Part 3: Legacy, pain, perseverance, and immortalityChapters00:00 The Fallout: Kobe's Reputation and Shaq's Success02:22 Kobe's Scoring Binge: The 2006 Season08:06 Kobe's Redemption: A Shift in Perspective15:25 The Lakers' Rebuilding: Acquiring Pau Gasol32:34 Kobe's Record-Breaking Season36:19 Team USA and International Success38:02 Kobe's Evolution as a Leader42:08 Challenges and Controversies44:36 The achilles injury48:59 The Final Years and Retirement Announcement57:55 Kobe's Last Game: A Fitting Farewell01:04:03 Legacy and Reflection01:09:11 kobe goodbye.mp401:09:35 Logo Subscribe 169.mp4 • Kobe Bryant • Kobe Bryant legacy • Kobe Bryant final years • Kobe Bryant Achilles • Kobe Bryant retirement • Kobe Bryant last game • Kobe Bryant career retrospective• Kobe Bryant 81 points • Kobe Bryant post Shaq • Kobe Bryant Pau Gasol championships • Mamba Mentality explained • NBA legends podcast • Kobe Bryant analysis • Kobe Bryant farewell tour • Old Head Hoops#nba #basketball #lakers #sports #podcast #nbahighlights #kobebryant #shaq #shaqandkobe #KobeBryant#MambaMentality#NBALegends#NBAHistory#BasketballPodcast#OldHeadHoops#MambaForever#Lakers @SHAQ @LakersNation @lakers @BillSimmons @AllTheSmokeProductions

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Two old school Aussie mates talking old school NBA. We're primarily focussed on the NBA from the early 90's through to the early 2000's. However, we are crazy mad fans of the CURRENT NBA also, so don't worry, there'll be plenty of content around the League as it stands today. basketball, podcast, NBA, Australian basketball, 90s basketball, basketball culture, basketball history, player analysis, basketball moments, basketball fans

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