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Two and a Half HoopersSeason 2 Ep 1: NBA PreviewThe sickos are back! In the first episode of season 2, the guys tackle their season predictions including awards and some notable players as well as recap the first week of NBA action. Appreciate the listen n love y'all, we are back baby.2021-10-231h 26Two and a Half HoopersEp 86: Nets Moves, DJ to Lakers, Sheed v. LeBron, and Injury Setbacks Around the LeagueOn this episode of THoopers, Josh and Lehman recap some of the news that happened the past week, like the multiple moves the Nets made- including LMA making his NBA comeback, Millsap ring chasing, and DJ needing 4 second rounders attached to him to be traded. That plus Capela resigning with Hawks, Rasheed Wallace claiming LeBron can't play in his era, TJ Warren and Jonathan Isaac having injury setbacks, and Ben Simmons being linked to the Cavs. Thanks for the listen yall, much love2021-09-0947 minTwo and a Half HoopersEp 85: Ben Simmons Cali Dreams, Vax Rules, Lakers Moves, and Moronic CavsOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad talks about the recent-ish new chapter in the Ben Simmons saga, as he officially requested a trade and is targeting LA teams. After that the guys spitball about recent headlines, including the new vaccine mandates for NBA personal, the Lakers making the most moves of any team in late August, the Cavs making horrible moves, and Dame trolling Portland on his most recent IG live. Thanks for the listen yall, much love2021-09-021h 08
Two and a Half HoopersEp 84: Our Top 10 of All Time Lists and Other Basketball TalkOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad does what they do best- turn the dog days of the NBA summer into a heated debate. This episode they discuss their personal top 10’s of all time. Who did they leave off and why ? Who shifts the most in everyone’s lists ? What is the most important position in basketball ? Does George consider everyone who played before the 1980’s Mickey Mouse ?!? That plus way too much more in this episode. Thanks for the listen yall, much love. Happy Birthday Kobe2021-08-231h 12Two and a Half HoopersEp 83: Kings Summer League Champs, Schedule Leaks, Pat Bev Being Passed Around, and Drays' Interview SkillsOn this episode of THHoopers2021-08-1946 minTwo and a Half HoopersEp 82: Bledsoe Back to the Clips, Summer League Fight, and a 30 Team RundownOn this episode of THHoopers2021-08-161h 29Two and a Half HoopersEp 81: Summer League Experience, Meeting Shams, Ben Simmons Drama, and Kawhi ResigningOn this returning episode of THHoopers, the full squad does a mega recap of the recent week of news, including Ben Simmons ghosting his entire team, Dennis Schroder earning the off-season's biggest loser, KD being voted best player in the league in the first poll of the new season, and Luka and Kawhi getting paid big bucks. That plus the guys recapping their summer league experience, like meeting Shams, meeting THT seeing the lottery picks in person, and also the unsuccessful quest to get a picture with Bobby Portis. Thanks for the listen yall, much love. Make sure to...2021-08-131h 14Two and a Half HoopersEp 80: Team USA and France Advance, Dinwiddie to the Wiz, Kawhi and Chillin, and Georges FA TakesOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman tackle everything in the news recently, starting with Team USA matching up with France in the gold medal game, as well as how they got there (defeating Australia and Slovenia). On to free agency talk, Spencer Dinwiddie signs with the Wizards on a three year deal to complete what looks like a solid roster for washington, Julius Randle signing a big extension with NY, and some smaller signings like Kelly Oubre to the Horneys and Danny Green back to the Sixers. To end it off there's a mixes bag of topics...2021-08-061h 10Two and a Half HoopersEp 79: Winners and Losers of Free Agency, Big Names Resigning, Team USA, and Georges' Alarm ClockOn this episode of THHoopers, Lehman and Josh give the sickos what they want- an hour and a half of free agency talk. They cover the teams who overhauled the most- Lakers, Bulls, Knicks, and the Heat- and also decide if teams doing nothing makes them a big fat loser- like the Warriors, Celtics, and Dallas. Then there's coverage about some of the biggest names signing big deals to stay with their current teams, such as CP3, John Collins, Norm Powell, Mike Conley, Jarett Allen, and many more- are they overpaid or did certain teams find the right numbers...2021-08-051h 33Two and a Half HoopersEp 78: Celtics Trades, Kawhi and CP3 Opting Out, and Lowry Headed to the HeatOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad breaks down all the rumors heading into the fast approaching free agency period, as well as cover the two minor trades that happened- both involving the Celtics. Thanks for the listen yall, much love 2021-08-0343 minTwo and a Half HoopersEp 77: Westbrook to the Lakers, Sickos Recap to the NBA Draft, and Mr Morey off his RockerOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman are joined by Josh Nowakowski from the J-Sports Podcast (@J_sports_podcast on instagram) and they talk about everything this side of the Mississippi, but start off with Russell Westbrook being shipped to the LA Lakers. Is this the right choice by the Lakers ? How does the new trio fit on the court ? How does this effect the Brad Beal elephant in the room ? And how many of these players fit the Wizards timeline ? After that Nowakowski and George go pick by pick and talk about how every lottery team fared...2021-07-301h 46Two and a Half HoopersEp 76: Grizzlies- Pelicans Wheel and Deal, Horrible Rumored Trade Packages, and Lehmans Love-Hate Draft ProspectsOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad discusses what the Grizz-Pelicans trade means for both sides, like how it effects the way the Grizzlies attack the draft and how the Pelicans put a price tag on Lonzo Ball. After that, underqualified draft expert Lehman gives his impressions of the upcoming prospects, and who he likes and dislikes upon the eye test. To close it off the guys talk about how quick the Raps hung the phone up when the Sixers called about Ben Simmons, why SGA is on the trade block, and could Derozan actually fit with Bron...2021-07-2853 minTwo and a Half HoopersEp 75: Mock Draft, Brad Beal, Team USA Dropping First Game, and Too Much MoreOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad is back, and George and Josh are ready to go head to head in a lottery mock draft filled with disagreements and trade packages. After that some news is discussed like will the Rockets move up ? Will the Warriors flip their capital for a star ? And are the Knicks content in where they stand in the mid first round ? To end off, more news related to Lakers and Kings discussing a Buddy Hield trade, Brad Beal evaluating his future with the Wiz, Liangelo Ball to the Hornets, and what's the deal...2021-07-261h 23Two and a Half HoopersEp 74: Playoff Recap, Biggest What If, and Qualifying Offers Being ExtendedOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman recap the 2021 playoffs, answering questions such as playoff MVP ? How much of an impact did injuries have on the enjoyment of the NBA playoffs ? Who was the biggest surprise ? Who's one team in and one team out in next years playoffs ? Best and worst series ? And the biggest what if. That plus John Collins and THT getting qualifying offers extended to them, and the finals participants joining the olympic team in Tokyo. Thanks for the listen yall, much love2021-07-2345 minTwo and a Half HoopersEp 73: Bucks Clinch Chip, Giannis FMVP, CP3 Offseason Decisions, and Other NBA NewsOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman talk about the obvious- the Bucks winning the NBA Finals. Forty minutes of topics such as- who was the last player to have a finals on par with Giannis ? How did coach Bud outclass Monty Williams ? Who's the most to blame for the Suns meltdown ? And what contract would you give CP3 if you're the GM of the Suns ? After that and much more, they speed round topics going around the league- Will Barton declines his player option, Team USA healthy going into Tokyo, and the NBA switching to Wilson. Thanks...2021-07-2158 minTwo and a Half HoopersEp 72: NBA Finals Game 5 Breakdown and Game 6 Preview, Keldon Johnson on Team USA, Wes Unseld Jr, and Dame NewsOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman (high off the fumes of their first rec league victory) breakdown the insane game 5 we were given on saturday, including the Giannis lob, Holiday swagger game, Booker ANOTHER 40, and the physicality of the Bucks getting to the Suns. That leads into a preview of game 6, and lots of questions get answered- which Middleton are the Bucks getting ? Will Booker do what Giannis couldn't and have 3 forties in a row ? Masterclass or DiasasterClass for CP3 ? Will Lehman get into game 7 if the series allows one ? After that, a few minor topics such...2021-07-1955 minTwo and a Half HoopersEp 71: CP3 DisasterClass, Team USA Roster Revisions, and In Depth Space Jam 2 ReviewOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad breaks down the finals game 4 thriller, including Giannis' game saving block, Booker and Middleton both dropping 40, CP3 Disasterclass, and Holiday's continued struggles. After that we lead into the game 5 preview and ask questions like - which Middleton are we getting this saturday ? is this the game CP3 saves his legacy ? Does the winner of this game determine the series ? Continuing, they talk about the messy health of Team USA, and who should be the replacements for them, and Lehman gives what he believes the roster originally should have been for USA...2021-07-1642 minTwo and a Half HoopersEp 70: Bucks-Suns Preview, Team USA, Kawhi ACL, and Recovering from Frankie the AceOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad starts by answering key questions about the upcoming game 4 between the Suns and Bucks- will Giannis score forty AGAIN ? Where do they stand on the criticism Giannis has gotten up to this point of his career ? What kind of game will the role players have ? Was CP3 taking a shot at the coaching staff when saying they have to find a way to build the Giannis wall ? And will Booker get back to form after shooting 35% in the past 8 games ... After that they talk about what kind of impact the Kawhi...2021-07-141h 02Two and a Half HoopersEp 69: The Frankie the Ace ExperienceOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman host the highly requested and fan favorite musician Frankie the Ace. They talk about the Bucks making it a series against the Suns after taking game 3 behind Giannis second 40 point game of the finals. Who played better- Holiday or Middleton ? What adjustments were most important from Bud and the coaching staff ? Will the Suns supporting cast play this well again ? Is next game finally the Middleton 35 point game we've been waiting for ? That plus picks for game 4. After that they cover some news around ball like Team USA losing to Nigeria...2021-07-1256 minTwo and a Half HoopersEpisode 68: NBA Finals Game 2 and The Next 25On this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the second game of the NBA Finals including what went right and what went wrong for both teams as well as discuss the list for the next best 25 players of all time in honor of the NBA's upcoming 75th anniversary. Thank y'all for the listen much love.2021-07-091h 00Two and a Half HoopersEp 67: NBA Finals Game 1 Takeaways, Booker Underwhelming, and Rachel NicholsOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad breaks down the first game of the Bucks-Suns NBA Finals, including letter grades for Giannis and CP3, general takeaways to how each team matched up with each other, and what adjustments the Bucks have to make to steal game 2. After that we cover the Rachel Nichols and Maria taylor ESPN problem, and end it off with predictions for game 2 and Collin Cowherd having quite a bit of trouble ranking the ten best players in this years NBA Finals. Thanks for the listen yall, much love2021-07-0749 minTwo and a Half HoopersEp 66: NBA Finals PreviewOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad starts by tackling the hawks season as a whole and just how successful of a season they had. After that it's the big NBA Finals preview, and there's tons of questions to be answered- when will Giannis play ? Who are the X-Factors for each team ? Which positional matchup is the most important ? And who would party the hardest during the winning teams parade ? Thanks for the listen yall, much love ? 2021-07-0656 minTwo and a Half HoopersEp 65: Suns Punch Ticket to Finals, Bucks Steal Pivotal Game 5, and College Athletes Making Money On ThemselvesThanks for the listen yall, much love2021-07-0257 minTwo and a Half HoopersEp64: Battle of the Second Unit, What's More Likely, PG13 Redemption Arc + More!In this episode of THHoopers, Josh and George do their best ECF impression and record without their superstar host Lehman: covering and previewing both conference finals series, going over some trade scenarios, and talking about some playoff altering events in the last five years in light of tragic injuries that have happened recently. Hopefully you stick around to listen, much love. 2021-06-3050 minTwo and a Half HoopersEp 63: Bucks Win the Weekend, Suns Smell the Finals, Trouble in Portland, and More Mock TradesOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad recaps the two remaining series- including the Bucks winning a blowout game 2 and a close game 3 thanks to Khris Middleton's 38, and the Suns taking a 3-1 lead on the Clippers in what could have been the ugliest game we've seen these playoffs. After that we go over the controversy surrounding Portland hiring Billups, and how that is backfiring on star Dame Lillard. To end it off, some more mock trades- some involving Ben Simmons and Dame- as well as ranking the three remaining coaching jobs in the league. Thanks for the...2021-06-281h 10Two and a Half HoopersEp 62: Trae Shrugz off Bucks D, Team USA Rosters, Hottest NBA Moms, and 3 New Coaching HiresOn this special edition of THHoopers, where all three members record from the same garage, the guys cover a fun conference finals recap, including Hawks taking down the Bucks in game 1 (how much CAN Lehman overreact ??) and the Clippers proving that the 0-2 Clippers may be better than the 1-3 Bubble Nuggets. After that we cover all the coaching hires in the past 24 hours- Udoka to the Celts, Carlisle back to the Pacers, and Mavs going with Jason Kidd to be their new guy. Plus some classic BR writers dropped some trades they want to see happen now that...2021-06-251h 19Two and a Half HoopersThe Valley Oop, No PG13 Slander, Hawks-Bucks Series Preview, Draft Lottery, and Our Fav NBA White BoysOn this morning edition of THHoopers, the full squad breaks down the mayhem that was the Suns defeating the Clippers to take a 2-0 series lead- did the refs give the Suns too many free timeouts ? Who gets the credit for Bookers struggles ? Is Devin Booker just Steve Nash if he dated a Jenner ?!? After that the guys break down and preview the Bucks-Hawks series that starts up wednesday and cover some of the main talking points, like who on each squad is gonna stop the opposing stars and who has the coaching advantage. To end it off we...2021-06-231h 10Two and a Half HoopersThe Ben Simmons Problem, Best Weekend in Clipper History, Kemba Trade, and Whos Yo DaddyPlayoff episode 11, thanks for the listen yall, much love2021-06-211h 09Two and a Half HoopersHawks Insane Comeback, Bucks Forcing Game 7, Weekend Preview, and Ranking HC Spots AvailableOn this episode of THHoopers, Lehman talks about the 3 games from wednesday and thursday, including the Hawks crazy comeback, MVPG leading the clips to a pivotal game 5 win in Utah, and the Bucks big 3 forcing a game 7 out of the beaten up Nets. After that, in a busy news episode- the mavs in the market for a new GM and head coach, the Pelicans looking like a mess after firing SVG and reports saying Zion is already tired of the Pelicans, CP3 entering the COVID protocol, LeBron sending out tweets about how if the NBA listened to him it...2021-06-1856 minTwo and a Half HoopersFinally Believing in the Clippers, KD 49 BOMB, All NBA Teams, and the Serbian MafiaOn this episode of THoopers, Lehman and George recap the Monday and Tuesday of bal, including the Hawks taking advantage of Ben Simmons offensive shortcomings and Embiid's injury and tying the series 2-2, KD going nuclear and playing the whole game and dropping 49 on every Bucks defender but Giannis, and the Clippers showing why they have the highest ceiling of any team left in the west. After that we discuss the video that came out showing Jokic's brothers ready to scrap with Devin Booker in the Nuggets game 4 loss, as well as the media trying to make a mountain...2021-06-161h 04Two and a Half HoopersClippers Going Down Swinging, Bucks Evening the Series, Nuggets getting Swept, and Kyrie InjuryLehman (second degree sun poisoning) and George (no clean water or stable hotel wifi) defy the odds and cover the 5 game weekend in the NBA, including the Nuggets getting swept, Clippers showing they go down swinging, the sixers talent gap over the hawks showing, and the Bucks evening the series due to a big Giannis game but also because of the Kyrie injury. That plus a preview of the next two days of playoff basketball. Thanks for the listen yall, much love2021-06-1443 minTwo and a Half HoopersBucks Show Signs of Life, Clips Got the Jazz Right Where They Want Em, and Gobert DPOYOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman cover the three game slate from Wednesday and Thursday, including the Jazz hitting 20 threes and beating the Clippers, the Suns getting contributions from everywhere and going up 2-0 on the Nugs, and the Nets playing horrible and dropping game 3 to the Bucks in Milwaukee, which count be the swing game that saves the Bucks playoff hopes. After that we touch on some other news around the league, such as Rudy Gobert winning his third DPOY, Deandre Hunter being ruled out for the playoffs, the pacers joining the head coaching search, Lebron...2021-06-1158 minTwo and a Half HoopersNets Punk the Bucks, Embiid Goes for 40, Jazz Steal game 1, and Coaching CarouselIt is 3 AM as I write this so heres a short and sweet description- Recap and breakdown of all 4 games on Monday and Tuesday, updates on the Conley and Harden injuries, Jokic winning MVP, Blazers and Magic making coaching changes, and whos been the best player of the playoffs so far, That plus a preview of the next slate of games. Thanks for the listen yall, much love2021-06-091h 03Two and a Half HoopersRoadCourt Advantage, Tons of Teams Complete the Closeout, and Preview of Nets-Bucks and Hawks-SixersThanks for the listen yall, much love2021-06-041h 06Two and a Half HoopersDame 55 Dollas, Embiid and AD Injuries, Celtics Out, Hack A Ben, and Lakers SpankingOn this episode of THHoopers, Josh and Lehman break down the five game slate, including Wizards using the hack a ben strategy, the Nets completing the gentlemen sweep on the Celtics, Lakers getting ran off the court by the Suns without AD, Dame scoring an insane 55 in a double OT loss to the Nuggets, and the Jazz head coach skipping leg day. After that we preview the six games on in the next two days and end it off we discuss the recent fan incidents with Boston and Washington. Thanks for the listen yall, much love2021-06-0251 minTwo and a Half Hoopers11 Game NBA Playoff Weekend, Hawks Commanding Lead, Clips Back In it, and Game 5 PreviewsOn this episode of THHoopers, Josh and Lehman are joined by Josh Nowakowski of the J Sports Podcast, and we break down a busy and blowout centric NBA weekend, including Trae Young and the Hawks taking a 3-1 lead in the A, the Heat gone fishing after the Bucks complete the sweep, Celtics getting a game on the Nets thanks to a Jayson tatum Fiddy Burger, and multiple of the game 4's ending in a 2-2 series. Huge thanks to J Sports Podcast for filling in as the half hooper, find him on instagram @j_sports_podcast. Thanks for...2021-05-311h 11Two and a Half HoopersKnicks Get the Split, Ja Going for 47, and the Epic Fails from Fans So FarOn this episode of THHoopers (while George is in Texas) the full squad talks playoff basketball, including Trae Young embracing the villain role for MSG fans, Lakers dominating the paint in their first home playoff win since 2012, Austin Rivers doing his best Jamal Murray impression and helping Jokic pullout the W for the Nugs, and more dominance from the Bucks, Heat, and Nets who seem head and shoulder above their eastern comp. After that we talk about all the fan incidents that have happened over the last few days, including Russ getting a popcorn shower while leaving the game...2021-05-2859 minTwo and a Half HoopersGame 2's Recap, Luka and Joker Monster Stat Lines and W, What Teams Should Panic, and Award WinnersOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad breaks down the good, the bad, and the ugly from all the game 2's on Monday and Tuesday, including the Mavs taking a 2-0 lead on the Clippers as the series heads to Dallas, the laker bigs bouncing back and evening the series with the Suns 1-1, Joker matching Dames 42 piece with a 38 of his own to get the W, and the Bucks and Nets continuing their dominance over their opponents. After that we go over Jordan Clarkson winning 6MOTY and Julius Randle taking home the MIP- did they get them...2021-05-261h 04Two and a Half HoopersFirst Weekend of NBA Playoffs- Heat Bucks Thriller, Mavs Upset, and Grizz Legit ?Playoff recap, nuff said. Enjoy, love yall. Sorry for the technical difficulties from time to time :)2021-05-241h 06Two and a Half HoopersPlay In Talk, First Round Preview and Predictions All NBA, All Rookie, and All Defensive teamsOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad talks about the three play in games from the past few days, including the Lakers and warriors going down to the wire, the Grizzlies showing their defensive chops, and the Wizards securing the 8 seed after starting the year 17-32. After that we all give our three All NBA teams, two All Rookie teams, and two All Defense teams- who did we snub ? What are your personal criteria for your ballots? To end it off we preview the first round matchups as we know all but one of them, and give who...2021-05-211h 03Two and a Half HoopersPlay In Coverage So far, Award Picks and Prediction, and Kwame Brown BombshellOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the Pacers taking down the Horneys and the Celtics securing the seven seed with a Tatum 50 bomb against the Wiz. Did Russ disappoint you? Can Tatum get the Celtics a game or more on the Sixers? Do you want Beal to play in the Pacers game with his clearly hurt hammy? After that George talks about the Kings bringing Luke Walton back for another year and the wild Kwame Brown and All the Smoke podcast beef. We also talk about what current players have a chance to make the HOF...2021-05-191h 21Two and a Half HoopersGearing Up for the Play In Tourney, Highlights from HOF Intros, and Blazers Fan Keeping His HomeOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad breaks down a busy NBA weekend, which included all 30 teams playing on Sunday, a preview of the 7 game series we're going to see from the Bucks and Heat, the Knicks clinching the 4 seed for the first time in 8 years, and the Warriors and Grizzlies battling it out for the 8 seed. After that we break down the play in tourney and schedule, and also make our predictions for who will make the playoff and who will have their season ended. To end it off Georges halftime turns into a post game interview...2021-05-1752 minTwo and a Half HoopersMay 12-13 NBA Recap, Final Play In Predictions, and Oladipo InjuryOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys have a full squad and break down the last few days of ball, including Blazers splitting their pair of important games, the Heat getting another statement victory (this time against the Sixers), is it time to actually panic on the Bucks D, and the Hawks chances of winning a first round matchup. In the halftime report, George talks about Victor Oladipo going down for the season and the effect that has on the Heats season and Oladipo's future free agency, as well as our favorite player- crowd interactions. All that plus Hardens...2021-05-141h 04Two and a Half HoopersMay 10-11 NBA Recap, Warriors Streaking, Heat Clicking, and Which NBA Player Should Host a Game ShowOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman are joined by Josh Nowakowski of the J sports podcast, and they recap the last few days of ball, including the warriors taking down the one and two seeds in the west, Grizzlies showing their defensive chops with 19 blocks against the pelicans and locking down Luka, Bucks defense lacking in the final stretch of the season, and Suns dropping back to back games. In the halftime, George talks about Jaylen brown being out for the rest of the season and what that means for the Celtics playoff future, as well as...2021-05-121h 13Two and a Half HoopersMay 7-9 NBA Recap, Gobert v. Jokic, AD 40 Bomb, and Playoff Seeding OutlookOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down a busy weekend of ball, including a Russ tying Big O in all time triple doubles, AD looking like he may finally be getting back to his old self, rough Nuggets weekend, and the Knicks seeming to have locked up the 4 seed in the East. In Georges halftime he mentions Zion and Brad Beal injuries and then also asks the chances that certain players have of winning MVP in their current situations- Booker, Zion, Luka, and Tatum. To end it off we give some hit takes as we inch closer...2021-05-101h 12Two and a Half HoopersMay 5-6 NBA Recap, Jokic Compared To Other MVP's, and Our Fav Dumb NBA QuotesOn this episode of THoopers, the guys break down the past few days of ball, including Hawks dominant win over the Suns, Jokic handling Julius Randle with ease, Wiz putting on a show, and the Mavs giving the nets their fourth loss in a row. In Georges halftime he talks about Nick Wright saying Jokic would be the worst MVP in the past 30 years, Perk saying its easier to win in the NFL than the NBA, and Jeanie Buss giving her top 5 most important Lakers of all time. To wrap up we talk about some of our fav...2021-05-071h 09Two and a Half HoopersMay 3-4 NBA Recap, Bucks Have the Nets Number, and Which NBA Players Are the Most Fun to Party WithOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys recap the last few days of ball, including the Bucks sweeping the two game series between them and the Nets, Russ breaking yet another record, Draymond Green winning the MVP (Marvel Valuable Player), and the odds of the Knicks winning a first round series. In the halftime report, George asks us our opinions on the RJ- Skip Bayless beef, the Pacers head coaching situation, and also updated injury reports on LeBron, Shai, and Haliburton. To wrap it up everyone answers some questions, including early predictions for who is making their first all...2021-05-051h 14Two and a Half HoopersApril 30-May 2 NBA Recap, Playoff Picture Breakdown, and SAS-Russ Beef ContinuesOn this episode of THHoopers, the full squad breaks down a busy weekend of ball, including whose game winner was better- Ben Simmons or Cole Anthony, Tatum dropping 60, KD and Giannis going head to head with a surprising outcome, and the Lakers continuing to struggle even with a fully healthy squad. In Georges halftime we talk about more stars complaining about the play in tournament, including LeBron, and then a continuation of the Stephen A Smith and Russell Westbrook beef, as Smith took more shots at Russ over the weekend. To end it off we discuss every contenders floor...2021-05-031h 18Two and a Half HoopersApril 28-29 NBA Recap, Dr J All Time Team, and Way Too Early NBA Mock DraftOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman break down the last few days of ball, including the Heat having a good fourth quarter against the Spurs, the Suns-Clippers matchup, KD scoring 42 points for fun, and KPJ dropping 50 on the Bucks. After that we finally get a George halftime segment and we touch on Dr J leaving LeBron off his top 2 all time teams, and MJ being snubbed from his first team, as well as the Lakers ranking dead last in offense without Bron. To end it off, the NFL draft had us in the mood for mock drafts...2021-04-301h 01Two and a Half HoopersApril 26-27 NBA Recap, Our Beef with the NBA Refs, and How to Fix the Bottom of the StandingsOn this episode of THHoopers, Josh and Lehman break down the last few days of ball, including the Knicks win streak coming to an end, the Jazz falling asleep on D with the game on the line, Blazers not being able to compete with the big dawgs, and the Nuggets continuing to win without Murray. After that, the halftime segment is centered around the main problems with the refs this year after boban was thrown out for a very normal looking foul, and then we also touch on some injury updates we were given the past few days. To...2021-04-281h 09Two and a Half HoopersApril 23-25 NBA Recap, Will Barton Injury, NBA Playoff Seeding UpdateOn this episode of THHoopers, Josh does his best impression of all three guys and completes a solo mission with the recap from the weekend including some surprising and not so surprising outcomes, an injury to a key player for a playoff contender and a key return from injury for another playoff contender, and finally a quick seeding update so the episode did not sound completely dull and full of statistical information. Josh gives his teams to look out for in the playoffs and some look aheads so the guys have some focused games for the next show. Thanks...2021-04-2626 minTwo and a Half HoopersApril 21-22 NBA Recap, Houston Night Clubs, and Kobe-Nike DramaOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the last few days of ball, including Russ being the one to stop Steph, Knicks on an 8 game win streak, Jokic unanimous MVP, and Sixers having a rough back to back. In the halftime, George talks about the Trae Young injury, the Kobe Bryant and Nike contract drama, and a few of the Rockets youngsters fighting outside a Houston nightclub. To end it off we debate who would win in a battle of the generations- under age 30 team versus over 30. Thanks for the listen yall, much love. Shoutout Danny Stip2021-04-231h 00Two and a Half HoopersApril 19-20 NBA Recap, OT Fun, JJJ Returning Soon, and All Time SquadsOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the last few days of ball, including Steph Currys 49 against the Sixers, the multiple overtimes in the Grizzlies and Nuggets game, George finally giving up on the Pelicans, and PG putting up MVP numbers the past few weeks. In Georges halftime report, he brings new injury updates for Jaren Jackson Jr, James Harden, and LaMelo Ball, and what their return or lack thereof will do to their teams. To end it off in honor of KD giving his full 12 man roster of all time, we do the same and pit...2021-04-2146 minTwo and a Half HoopersApril 16-18 NBA Recap, East Play In Tourney Race, and Best Villains in NBA HistoryOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down a busy weekend of ball, including Pelicans back to back OT losses, Julius Randle scoring 44, Steph and Jayson Tatum giving us the game of the weekend, and the Bulls finally getting a win. After that George brings up the Ben Simmons GQ interview where he says that he can guard Kyrie Irving because Irving posted a negative plus minus in their matchup, and also KD leaving Russ off his top 5 teammates list. To end it off we name our favorite NBA villain's in honor of Jake Paul betting a win...2021-04-191h 04Two and a Half HoopersApril 14-15 NBA Recap, Favorite LMA Moments, and Yay or Nay on Current Players HOF ChancesOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the last few days of ball, including Steph Curry expanding his 30 point game streak to 9, Luka hitting another insane game winner, the Nuggets first game and win without Jamal Murray, and the Bucks getting Giannis back to beat the Hawks. After that George opens his halftime with the news that LMA has suddenly announced retirement after experiencing irregular heartbeat, so to "give our flowers" as George likes to say we give some of our favorite LaMarcus moments. We also touch on AD(isney)s injury status and also answer the...2021-04-1651 minTwo and a Half HoopersApril 12-13 NBA Recap, Impact of Jamal Murray Injury, and Comparing Modern Contenders to Contenders of the PastOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman break down the last few days of ball, including Julius Randles huge night against the Lakers, BI and Zion getting the Pelicans one step closer to the play in tourney, Steph Currys 53 bomb and passing Wilt as the Warriors all time leading scorer, and the Celtics getting another quality win against the Blazers. After that, Georges halftime brings some bad news as Jamal Murray is expected to miss the rest of the season... what does this mean for the Nuggets immediate future and can they still contend in the busy west...2021-04-141h 10Two and a Half HoopersApril 9-11 NBA Recap, Knicks Finally Closing Out Games, Bulls Struggles, and Top 10 Big Men This SznOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the weekend of ball, including the Celtics impressive 2-0 slate where Tatum showed out, Knicks and RJ Barrett showing signs of growth in closing out games, Lakers C team beating the Nets B team in a possible finals teaser, and the Bulls recent struggles since acquiring Vuc. After that Georges halftime consists of a James Wiseman injury update and what we think his future in Golden State looks like, and also in honor of the new 96' draft documentary airing Sunday we give our top 5 drafts all time. To end...2021-04-121h 08Two and a Half HoopersApril 7-8 NBA Recap, KD and Dray Linking on New Pod, and Top 10 SF's This SznOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the last few days of hoops, including KD making his return against the Pelicans, the Jazz and Suns giving us a great OT thriller, PG being the playoffs biggest X Factor, and the Blazers continuing to lose to teams at the top of the standings. After that, George brings us some topics in the halftime report mostly centered around the podcast KD and Draymond had on Thursday, as well as Charles Barkley saying he doesn't believe in the Clippers come playoff time. To end it off we continue our series...2021-04-091h 00Two and a Half HoopersApril 5-6 NBA Recap, Future of T-Wolves, and Our Top 5 SG's This SznOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman recap the last few days of ball, including the battle of NY ft. Kyrie, Mavs ending the Jazz win streak, D'lo making his return to the court, and Steph Curry dragging the Warriors to a W. After that George brings it with the halftime and we discuss injury updates to KD and Harden and what direction the Timberwolves should go after hearing Malik Beasley will miss more time. To end it off we reveal all three of our top 5 shooting guards of the season so far. Thanks for the listen yall...2021-04-071h 01Two and a Half HoopersApril 2-4 NBA Recap, Embiid V KAT, Jrue Holiday Extension, and Top 10 PG’s this SeasonOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down an underwhelming weekend of ball, but fun nonetheless. This weekend gave us Embiid V KAT, Jazz continuing their impressive win streak, Vuc getting his first win as a Bull, and the Hawks and Warriors giving us the best game of Easter Sunday. After that George gives us some news that’s going around the league, including Jrue Holiday signing a 4 year 160 million dollar extension, and Gordon Hayward being sidelined for a month with his new injury. To end it off all 3 of us give our top 10 PG’s in the league this...2021-04-051h 05Two and a Half HoopersMar 31- April 1 NBA Recap, JJ Redick Upset With Pelicans, and Our All NBA Team PredictionsOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys discuss the last few days of ball, including Luka magic against the Celtics, the Heats current 3 game win streak, how well Aaron Gordon fits in with Denver, and Aldridge and Oladipos' debut games. After that George uses his halftime to talk about JJ Redick throwing a lot of shade at David Griffin and the NOLA front office, as well as injury updates on Embiid, KD, and James Harden. After that, everyone gives their picks for all three All-NBA teams since we're coming up on the 3/4 portion of the season. CP3 > Curry...2021-04-021h 09Two and a Half HoopersMar 29-30 NBA Recap, Westbrook Historic Stat Line, and Sacramento's Convincing Playoff PushOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman break down the last few days of ball, including Russell Westbrooks historic 35, 14, and 21 stat line, the Heat breaking their losing streak, and the Clippers very hot and cold back to back. After that George brings it with the halftime report and brings up Dennis Schroder declining a 4 year 84 million dollar contract from the Lakers, the Thunder and Al Horford agreeing that its better if he sits out the rest of the season, and the Warriors reportedly declining a Dinwiddie for Kelly Oubre swap. To end it off we talk about some...2021-03-3152 minTwo and a Half HoopersMar 26-28 NBA Recap, Aldridge and Drummond Finally Picking Their Teams, and Most Lopsided Trades of All TimeOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the last few days of ball, including Vuc and Aaron Gordons' first games with their new teams, James Harden saying he's the MVP this season, and the Celtics and Clippers getting good wins over the weekend. After that George opens his halftime segment with the two biggest storylines of the weekend- Lamarcus Aldridge signing with the Nets and Andre Drummond signing with the Lakers. We go in depth with the impact they'll make with their new teams, as well touch on the bad news that Mitchell Robinson was injured yet...2021-03-291h 05Two and a Half HoopersNBA Trade Deadline Recap: Orlando Magic Fire Sale, Lowry Staying in Toronto, Nuggets Winning the Aaron Gordon Sweepstakes, and Much Much MoreOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down a very busy NBA trade deadline, including what you see in the title, plus Norm Powell going to the Blazers- is he the player they should have targeted at this years deadline? Will playoff Rondo show up for the Clips, and if so does that make them the new favorite? Denver finally replaced Jermi Grant and Mason Plumlee who they lost in free agency last year with Aaron Gordon and Javale McGee, does that mean they are primed for another deep playoff run? All that and more plus some fill...2021-03-261h 02Two and a Half HoopersMar 22-23 NBA Recap, Trade Deadline Rumor Mill, and Draymond Tony Allen BeefOn this episode of THHoopers, Lehman and George break down the last few days of ball, including Hornets winning without Lamelo Ball, Rockets breaking their losing streak while the Raps continue a losing streak of their own, and the Suns convincingly beating the Heat. After that George gives some of the juiciest rumors we've had going around the last few days, including the Raptors being sellers at the deadline, Danny Ainge finally looking to make a move for Aaron Gordon, and the Rockets reportingly having a deal in place for Victor Oladipo. To end things off we discuss the...2021-03-2441 minTwo and a Half HoopersMar 19-21 NBA Recap, LaMelo and Bron Injuries, and More Trades We Wanna See HappenOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the last days of NBA ball, including multiple OT finishes, CJ McCollum having 32 in a win against the mavs, and the Pacers sweeping the weekend against the Miami Heat. After that George leads the halftime segment and talks about the impact the LaMelo and Bron injures will have on the season, and also the report that the Hawks turned down a Malik Beasley for John Collins swap. To end it off everyone gives another trade they want to see happen before the Thursday trade deadline. Thanks for the listen y’all, mu...2021-03-2257 minTwo and a Half HoopersMar 17-18 NBA Recap, PJ Tucker to the Bucks Breakdown, and Our Favorite Hot Teams Right NowOn this episode of THHoopers, we are joined by Josh Nowakowski of the J-Sports Podcast as George takes his first podcast off, and we recap the last few days of ball, including Harden dropping 40 without Kyrie and KD, the Bucks beating the sixers in OT, and Anthony Edwards and KAT combining for 83 in a W against the Suns. After that we break down some of the trades that have went down, mostly the PJ Tucker trade and also look at the latest comments made by Lavar Ball saying Zo should leave the Pelicans. To finish it off we look at...2021-03-191h 02Two and a Half HoopersMar 15-16 NBA Recap, Knicks Late Game Problems, and Trade Deadline Deals We Want DoneOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the games from the last few days, including the Knicks losing back to back close games, Hawks and Rockets continuing their streaks, and Dame time happening once again this time against the Pelicans. After that George brings some trade rumors to the table from the Miami Heat, like Avery Bradley being on his way out and Trevor Ariza being linked to them for a second rounder. After that Josh and Lehman try and name all 30 coaches and to end it off everyone gives some trades they want to see happen...2021-03-1755 minTwo and a Half HoopersMar 12-14 NBA Recap, Jimmy Butler playing MVP ball, and Underrated/Overrated PlayersOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down a 24 game NBA weekend and talk about the Heat and Jimmy Butler winning the weekend, Caris LeVert playing his first game as a Pacer, and the Warriors upsetting the Jazz on Steph Curry’s b-day. After that George brings us the news from the NBA weekend, including the timberwolves dying to trade for John Collins and Embiid being ruled out multiple weeks due to his injury. To end it off we revisit our Earned Edition Jersey opinions now that we’ve seen them on the court and then give our most unde...2021-03-1558 minTwo and a Half HoopersMar 10-11 NBA Recap, Landing Spots for LMA, and Dream First Round MatchupsOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the recent NBA action, including Kyrie Irving getting MVP chants, the Hawks and Raptors goind down to the wire, and is Steph Curry not doing enough to carry the Warriors? After that George brings some news to the others such as LaMarcus Aldridge and the Spurs agreeing to part ways, as well as PJ Tucker and the Houston Rockets, and also some injury updates like KD and AD. To finish off the episode the guys give their favorite and least favorite Earned Edition Jerseys, as well as some fill in...2021-03-1252 minTwo and a Half HoopersNBA Mid-Season Recap, Revisiting Offseason Trades, and MVP Dinner TableOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys recap the first half of the NBA season including Beal and his undying loyalty to Washington, the Knicks surprising everyone, and the Sixers offseason moves paying dividends. After that we revisit some important trades and moves in the offseason and how they're paying off now, including Jrue Holiday, Russ-Wiz swap, CP3 to the Suns, and obviously the James Harden deal. To end it off we make our predictions for the end of season NBA hardware and play a little game called MVP Dinner Table. Thanks for the listen, love yall2021-03-1059 minTwo and a Half HoopersNBA All Star Weekend Recap, Blake Griffin Signs with Nets, and NBA All Star TriviaOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys discuss the entirety of ASW, including the Skills Comp, 3 Point Shootout, Dunk Contest, and the All Star Game. After that George brings the heat in the halftime report with Blake Griffin signing with the Nets and The effect that Embiid and Simmons being in covid protocol will have on the Sixers. To end it off Lehman quizzes the others on some last minute yet useful ASW all time trivia. Thanks for the listen yall, much love2021-03-0855 minTwo and a Half HoopersMar 3-4 NBA Recap, Team Bron Vs Team KD, and 2021 All-Underrated TeamOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman have Josh Nowakowski of the J-Sports Podcast on and they reveal the last few nights of basketball, including Raptors getting hit by the Covid Bus, Harden beating the Rockets in his first return, and Dame Time happening on back to back nights. After that George takes us through the halftime report and asks everyone their thoughts on Blake Griffin being bought out and who drafted the better team- Bron or KD? To end it off all 3 of the guys give their most underrated players from this season from point guard to center...2021-03-051h 04Two and a Half HoopersMar 1-2 NBA Recap, Melo on Melo Crime, and Coaching Seat CheckOn this episode of THHoopers, George and Lehman do the show without Josh (again) and recap the last few days in the NBA, including the Pelicans upsetting the Jazz, Celtics getting the 4 seed back due to Kemba's good play, and the Joker having back to back monster stat lines. After that George takes us through some NBA news in his halftime report like the Hawks moving on from Lloyd Pierce due to some negative feedback from Trae Young and other players, as well as the NBA dropping the lineups for the Skills Challenge and 3 Point Contest. To end it...2021-03-0341 minTwo and a Half HoopersFeb 26-28 NBA Recap, All Star Reserve Injury Replacements, and Basketball RepentanceOn this episode of THHoopers the guys recap the NBA weekend, including the Knicks sitting at the 4 seed, Celtics sweeping the weekend, and the effect the hornets comeback has on Luke Waltons Job security. After that George fills us in on some NBA news, like Victor Oladipo turning down a 2 year max extension from the rockets, Devin Booker and Sabonis being named as replacements for the All Star Game, and our thoughts on the confirmed participants of the dunk contest this year. To finish off the guys confess for their bad takes or dumb opinions that we’ve made before an...2021-03-011h 04Two and a Half HoopersFeb 24-25 NBA Recap, Kyle Lowry Trade Rumors, and How to Fix Struggling TeamsOn this episode of THHoopers the guys dive into all the games that went down the past couple of days, including the rockets extending their losing streak, the heat extending their winning streak, and the Knicks getting all the way to the six seed as of now. After that George takes us through some important NBA topics like Kyle Lowry on the trade block to the sixers and Kyrie wanting the logo to be changed to Kobe Bean Bryant. To end it off the guys play Hoop Docta and help some teams that are slipping in the standings, like the...2021-02-2759 minTwo and a Half HoopersFeb 22-23 NBA Recap, All Star Reserve Snubs, and One Rule Change You Would MakeOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the games from the past few days, including Mavs small win streak, Clippers getting back to back wins, and the Atlanta Hawks continue to struggle. Then we touch on a few roster moves contenders are doing to free up space, as well as discuss our favorite young point guards. We end the show by getting into a heated debate about are refs really needed in the NBA, and then get upset about some all star snubs- most notably Lehman and Sabonis. Thanks for the listen yall, much love2021-02-2459 minTwo and a Half HoopersFeb 19-21 NBA Recap, Lavine or Simmons, and All Star Reserve PicksOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the games that went down this weekend, including two FIDY BURGERS by Embiid and Murray, Lakers struggling without AD, and Nets keep on rolling. Then we play a little start bench cut that revolves around who would you take- Zach Lavine or Ben Simmons. Then as the main event we give our all star reserve picks, and disagree on quite a few. Thanks for the listen guys, love yall2021-02-2258 minTwo and a Half HoopersFeb 17-18 NBA Recap, All Star Starter Snubs, and Trend or Dead EndOn this episode of THHoopers, Lehman and George break down the games that happened in the midweek, including Wizards streaking, Nuggets struggles, and Dame MVP talk. After that, we take a look and see if the fans, coaches, and media got the All Star Starters right or if there are snubs. That plus we look at if some things happening recently will continue or stop- trend or dead end. Get well soon Joshua :)2021-02-1952 minTwo and a Half HoopersFeb 15-16 NBA Recap, J-Sports Q and A, and Andre Drummond SweepstakesOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys have Josh Nowakowski of the J-Sports Podcast as their first guest. He joins us as we break down the games from the recent days, including Clippers winning without their stars, more national TV Pelican wins, and James Harden putting on a show as the lone star for Brooklyn. After that, we interview Nowakowski on some hard hitting questions like why he doesn't believe in the Sixers and who his MVP pick is. Ending it off we take a look at some players on the trade block and see where they're headed as well...2021-02-1756 minTwo and a Half HoopersFeb 12-14 NBA Recap, AD Injury, and Second All Star Voting ReturnThis week Lehman and George break down the games from an extremely busy NBA weekend, including Celtics losing streak, Pistons sweeping the weekend, and Wizards finally winning with Russ in the lineup. We also cover a few guys on the trade block including John Collins, and also look into the long term effects of AD's injury. Then to end it off we look at if the fans got the all star voting right in the second fan return. All that plus we asnwer our first fan question, from none other than the J-Sports Podcast.2021-02-151h 03Two and a Half HoopersFeb 10-11 NBA Recap, Halftime Dunk Contest, and Will Kyle Lowry be traded?On this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the games from the middle games of the week- Wizards can't win with Westbrook, Mavs and Hawks going down to wire, and Sixers dropping another road game against the Blazers. We also cover a few news stories like the NBA moving the dunk contest to the halftime of the All Star Game and AD staying sidelined with injury. Then we end with a little true or false, like will Kyle Lowry be traded and and who will finish with a higher seed- the Heat or Hornets. Shout-out J-Sports podcast, Danny Stip...2021-02-1257 minTwo and a Half HoopersFeb 8-9 NBA Recap, Most Underrated Player This Season, and Best and Worst All Star JerseysOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the games from the beginning of the week- Dejounte Murray big night, Cavs losing streak, and Raps getting back on track. We also cover a few news stories like is Noah Vonleh worth it for the Nets and Lou Williams trade market. All that plus we look at some underrated players this season and the ugliest All Star jerseys we've ever witnessed. Also give some long overdue shout outs.2021-02-1048 minTwo and a Half HoopersFeb 5-7 NBA Recap, D-Rose Trade, and Best Version of LeBronOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down the weekend games, including Jokic career night and Kings making a legit push for the playoffs this year. We also cover a few news stories around the league like Derrick Rose being traded to the Knicks and Steve Nash saying that Kyrie is more skilled than Allen Iverson. Then to top it off we debate what the best version of LeBron is in his 18 years in the league. 2021-02-0852 minTwo and a Half HoopersFeb 3-4 NBA Recap, First All Star Voting Returns, and Dream Dunk ContestOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down what went down during this NBA week- Thunder revenge on Rockets, Embiid playing MVP basketball, Bucks getting another impressive win. We also cover a few news stories going around like Christian Wood injury and Oladipo trade rumors. All that plus George and Josh name their perfect participants for the dunk contest and three point shootout.2021-02-051h 01Two and a Half HoopersFeb 1-2 NBA Recap, Beal or Deal, and Knicks Playoff ChancesOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down what went down the last few days in the NBA- Devin Booker game winner and Freddy V 50 piece-, we talk about the Aaron Gordon injury and what that means for the magic, and we play a pretend and become wizards GM for the day, seeing which trade packages we would still accept for Bradley Beal now that he's committed to the Wiz. Plus we check in on the Eastern conference playoff picture and give our takes. 2021-02-0359 minTwo and a Half HoopersJan 29-31 NBA Recap, JJ Redick Landing Spots, and Best Player to Never be an All-StarOn this episode of THHoopers, the guys break down what went on in a busy NBA weekend- Bucks 2 game skid, Dames' big shot against the Bulls, Jokic MVP type game against Utah-, George catches everyone up on the news going on around the league, and to finish it off answer some all star game themed questions- how many teams will have 2 all stars, favorite player to never make an all star team, and who should perform halftime if there's an all star game. All that as well as diving into Georges' social media addiction.2021-02-021h 05