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The HoopologistsEp. 98: NBA Finals PreviewThe NBA Finals are upon us! This week Saif and Asad preview the match up between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors! They discuss the x-factors, predictions, and who will win NBA Final MVP.
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2022-05-3153 minThe HoopologistsEp. 94: Playoff Talk and some drama Ft. Pat Benson of Sports IllustratedPat Benson of Sports Illustrated joins us to talk about the Hawks/Heat series, the rest of the 1st round, and some twitter drama he got into a few days ago! Then the boys discuss some major headlines in the NBA starting with the Warriors, then playoff injuries, and lastly revisiting finals predictions.
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0:20 Pat Benson
37:49 Playoff talk with the boys
2022-04-221h 01The HoopologistsEp 93: NBA 1st Round Playoff PreviewWelcome to the Hoopologists Podcast! That's our new name! This week the boys discuss the NBA play in tournament and who we expect to make it out. Then on to the 1st round mach ups where we pick which teams will win and in how many games.
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The HoopologistsEp. 90: March Madness Top Prospects to watch!This week we tell you what players to keep an eye out for in the NCAA March Madness Tournament. We're specifically highlighting lottery projected picks! Follow us @WBEMPod on Instagram and Twitter.
2022-03-181h 03The HoopologistsEp: 89 - Late Season Power Rankings ft. Alykhan Bijani of The AthleticAlykhan Bijani (The Athletic) joins us this week to break down the top 10 teams this far into the season. About a month left till the playoffs!
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2022-03-111h 10The HoopologistsEp. 88: Hawks, NBA, and Kobe talk with Pat Benson of Sports IllustratedPat Benson of Sports Illustrated joins us to talk all about the Atlanta Hawks and the rest of the NBA. Then we talk about his book about the late Kobe Bryant and his impact on sneakers. Follow us @WBEMPod on Instagram and Twitter
2022-03-041h 25The HoopologistsEp 87: Bold Predictions for the Rest of the NBA SeasonWith 23ish games left in the NBA Regular season it's time to make some bold predictions. We employ the Buffalo Wild Wings Heat Index of Mild, Medium, Hot, or Blazin as a way to grade each take.
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2022-02-241h 14The HoopologistsEp. 86: Midseason NBA Awards and All Star Weekend PredictionsWe're at the "Midpoint" of the NBA season with All-Star weekend upon us! The boys decide to talk about who they've got as the front runners for each award as well as some potential dark horses. Then they discuss All-Star Saturday's events and who they think will win each one!
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2022-02-171h 00The HoopologistsEp. 85: NBA Trade Deadline Madness!This was an NBA Trade Deadline for the books! First the boys discuss the hilarious NBA All-Star draft, then its time to talk through most of the trades that took place! It is a long one so sit back relax and let's talk trades for one last time until the summer!
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2022-02-111h 25The HoopologistsEp. 84: All-Star Lineups, Snubs and Trade Deadline SpeculationWe've got a full house this week! First Asad and Kaiz intrude new segments! Next we discuss the All-Star reserves that were just announced. Lastly we quickly talk about what we expect the NBA trade deadline to look like.
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2022-02-041h 14The HoopologistsEp. 83: NBA Trade Machine ft Darion Hopkins of Spotlight Sports NetworkThe NBA Trade Deadline is February 10th. Kaiz and Saif are joined by CEO of Spotlight Sports Network, Darion Hopkins to talk through some possible trade scenarios. There's some safe trades and some truly insane ones! Also big announcement!! We've joined Spotlight Sports Network. Catch us wherever you normally would or you can find us on Spotlight's outlets as well.
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2022-01-281h 06The HoopologistsEp. 82: THE PANIC ROOMIs it time to hit the Panic button? For the 8 NBA teams we discuss this week it is! The boys are all here to talk about the Celtics, Clippers, Kings, Knicks, Lakers, Mavericks, Trail Blazers, and Hornets.
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2022-01-211h 13The HoopologistsEp. 81: 2022 All-Star Predictions!This episode was toughhhh! As you know it has been a weird NBA so far which makes picking both All-Star teams actually quite difficult, but that is exactly what we did! All 24 all-star slots. Time stamps if you want to skip around below
9:07 - Western Conference
32:34 - Eastern Conference
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2022-01-141h 02The HoopologistsEp. 80: 2022 New Years ResolutionsHappy New Year! The boys are back to assign New Years Resolutions to certain players and teams in the NBA. Be sure to give us your thoughts @WBEMPOD on IG and Twitter!
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2022-01-051h 03The HoopologistsEp. 79: Bold Predictions! and some random banterAbout 1/3 of the way through the season the boys get a chance to let what we have learned so far this season guide our new bold predictions! Kaiz says these are more mild than bold but you be the judge here.
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2021-12-1757 minThe HoopologistsEp. 78: Waaayyyy too Early Trade MachineLooks we know it's too early, but there's been enough rumors and names on the block that we should talk about it. Let's make some fake trades!
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2021-12-081h 06The HoopologistsEp. 77: Studs & Duds! Ft. Alykhan Bijani (The Athletic)The boys are back with guest Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic to discuss the surprises and disappointments of the NBA seasons thus far. It's a player centric episode. Let us know if you agree or disagree @WBEMPOD on IG and Twitter
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2021-12-021h 04The HoopologistsEp. 76: Power Rankings so farAbout 20% of the season is already in the books. This week the duo of Saif and Kaiz discuss the WBEM consensus power rankings. We could've done all 30 teams but let's be honest that would be like 4 hours long so we stuck to top 10 this time.
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2021-11-181h 17The HoopologistsEp. 75: PANIC AT THE LOCKER ROOMIs it time to hit the panic button? It just might be. This week the boys are talking about 8 teams in the league that it might just be time to hit the panic button for and discuss how they could potentially fix their issues.
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2021-11-111h 13The HoopologistsEp. 74: Week 1 OverreactionsThe first week of the NBA season is in the books! The boys are back to overreact to what we seen so far!
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2021-10-2954 minThe HoopologistsEp. 73: NBA Awards Predictions & Basketball is Back Baby!!Today it's just Saif and Asad. We go through our NBA awards predictions for MVP, Rookie of the year, most improved, coach of the year, 6th man of the year, and defensive player of the year. We also discuss each player we picks odds if you're into the kind of thing... allegedly.
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2021-10-211h 14The HoopologistsEp. 72: Western Conference Preview feat. Alykhan Bijani of The AthleticThe NBA season is now less then a week away! This week Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic joins us to preview all 15 teams of the Western Conference. It's a long episode so sit back relax and let's get ready for basketball!
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2021-10-141h 30The HoopologistsEp. 71: 2022 Eastern Conference PreviewThe NBA season is right around the corner! It's time we get into the details. This week we've got a full house as we preview all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. We go into the over/ unders for each team as well as what changes they've made. This East ain't the same one we're used too. It's going to fun and very competitive!
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2021-10-061h 04The HoopologistsEp. 70: HOT TAKES, Rookies and BreakoutsThis week on the pod we have a full house. That's right all four of us are back together and things get kind of wild. We talk out who our breakout players and exciting rookies are and then we get down to business… HOT TAKES. Does everything go left or are we on point with some of these?
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Breakout Players - 2:45
Exciting Rookies - 20:55
AD - 39:53
Hot Takes - 40:30
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2021-09-301h 20The HoopologistsEp. 69: Top 10 Centers 2021-22, The Return of IYDKNYKToday Kaiz is still in charge with Shaban joining him to discuss the projected Top 10 Centers for the upcoming NBA Season. BUT first we have the return of If You Don't Know Now You Know where they discuss JJ Reddick retiring, the possibility of a Eric Gordon or John Wall trade and dive into the Ben Simmons Saga. After the word from our sponsor Anchor.FM they dive into the Top 10 lists they came up with.
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IYDKNYK - 1:30
AD...
2021-09-2347 minThe HoopologistsEp. 68: Top 10 Power Forwards 2021-22The last 3 weeks we've ranked Point Guards, Shooting Guards and Small Forwards, so now it's time for Power Forwards! Remember this list is about projecting who we expect to be top 10 next season. We were a little short staffed today so we had a close friend and frequent flier on the Pod, Raheel Bhimani, join us today.
2021-09-1641 minThe HoopologistsEp. 67: Top 10 Small Forwards 2021-22Last 2 weeks we've ranked Point Guards and Shooting Guards, so now it's time for Small Forwards! Remember this list is about projecting who we expect to be top 10 next season.
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2021-09-0943 minThe HoopologistsEp. 66: Top 10 Shoot Guards 2021-22We did point guards last week so this week has to be shooting guards. Vala (Not your weekly sports pod) joins us to help rank our top 10 shooting guards going into the 2021-22 NBA season.
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2021-09-021h 05
The HoopologistsEp. 65: Top 10 Point Guards 2021-22Alright it's the NBA dead zone. Lets rank some point guards shall we? We're ranking based on how we feel these guys will be in the upcoming 2021-22 season. Shit really hits the fan and yes it gets heated. Mind your headphones and let's do this!
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2021-08-2645 minThe HoopologistsEp. 64: Free Agent Frenzy... That's tuff....It feels like the last few free agency periods have changed the entire landscape of the NBA. This one was no different! Nabil Ali (Not Your Weekly Sports Pod) joins us to talk winners, losers, best fits, and value pick ups!
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2021-08-121h 00The HoopologistsEp. 63: 2021 NBA MOCK DRAFT SPECTACULAR Ft. Irfan FazalThe NBA Draft is upon us! Kaiz & Saif team up against Asad & Shaban to draft the lottery (picks 1-14) Irfan Fazal (@nbafilmroom) joins us to grade and break down each pick. Let's hope this years' turns out better than last years!
2021-07-271h 13The HoopologistsEp. 62: NBA Finals PreviewSuns vs Bucks! The finals are set! Here's to hoping we get a healthy and great series.
2021-07-0642 minThe HoopologistsEp. 61: Eastern & Western Conference Finals Preview Ft. Asad LalaniThe Hawks did it! The stage is set for both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals. Suns vs Clippers. Hawks vs Bucks. This should be fun! We open discussing the developments with the Mavs and recapping round 2. Then we preview the Western and Eastern Conference Finals!
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2:22 Mavs talk & Round 2 recap
30:06 Western & Eastern Conference Finals
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2021-06-2152 minThe HoopologistsEp. 60: Round 2 Preview ft. RaheelRound 2 of the NBA playoffs are upon us! We quickly discuss the results of round 1 and how sad we are the Lakers are on vacation already. Then it's all about round 2 and every single match up. We also allow ourselves a chance to re-pick our finals match up and who we expect to win!
1:26 Round 1 recap
15:45 Round 2 preview
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2021-06-071h 01The HoopologistsEp. 59: PLAYOFFS ARE HERE BABY!! First Round Preview ft. Raheel Bhimani and Nabil AliIt's #nbaplayoffs season! You know we had to hand out our first round previews and things may have gotten a little out of hand with no one to hold @kaizcharaniya but he had @raheelb23 and @realest_nabil_deal from the @notweeklypod to join him and take a look at how we think the first round will play out.
Eastern Conference - 2:10
AD - 20:52
Western Conference - 21:35
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2021-05-2252 minThe HoopologistsEp. 58: NBA Awards ft. Alykhan KabaIt's time to submit the ballots and count the votes! Alykhan Kaba (@CornontheKaba) joins us to help us talk through every single NBA award. We discuss MVP, Defensive player of the year, Rookie of the year, 6th man of the year, Coach of the year, most improved, and the All-NBA teams.
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2021-05-141h 10The HoopologistsEp. 57: Ah Ah Ah Ah Stayin' AliveLike the title says! There's a handful of teams in not ideal positions right now. We go through and talk about their most likely and best case scenarios!
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2021-05-071h 02The HoopologistsEp. 56: Rest of season predictions10 games left per team! Things are tight in many different races so this week we chose to focus in on some of the things we believe are going to happen before season's end!
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2:14 Strength of schedule for some teams in the hunt
15:03 Rest of season predictions
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2021-04-291h 05The HoopologistsEp 55: Most Exciting Players to Watch since 2000, Steph Curry is insane, and play in gameSteph Curry has been on an absolute tear! In honor of his historic run we decided to share our 10 most exciting players in the NBA since the year 2000! There's obviously no wrong answer here since it's all based on preference. We also discuss Luka and Mark Cuban's comments on the play in games.
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1:37 Steph Curry
7:55 Luka & Mark against play in games?
16:46 Top 10 most exciting players since 2000!
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2021-04-221h 16The HoopologistsEp. 54: THE Power RankingsToday the boys minus Saif discussed our Top 10 Power Rankings in the NBA. Check it out to see who made it and more importantly who didn't.
If You Don't Know Now You Know - 1:30
AD - 11:09
Power Rankings 12:00
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2021-04-1559 minThe HoopologistsEp. 53: 25 under 25 2021Our first ever episode was covering this list. Now we revisit the 2021 version to discuss the top 25 players under 25 years old! There's definitely some hot takes and controversy in this list so be ready for blasphemy!
2021-04-081h 01The HoopologistsEp. 52: Trade Deadline Winners, Losers, & GradesThe NBA trade deadline has passed! The most deadline day trades were made in NBA history! Now we review them and discuss how they will likely effect their teams. We also have to give respects to the winners and commiserations to the losers.
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2021-03-301h 09The HoopologistsEp. 51: Trade Machine!Finally! The trade machine has been opened up and we're making deals! The NBA trade deadline is Thursday March 25th so the boys decided to talk about who they feel might get moved before the deadline as well as pitch a few trades.
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4:47 Who gets moved?
15:55 Trade Machine!!
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2021-03-2358 minThe HoopologistsEp. 50: NCAA Tournament's Top Prospects ft. Irfan FazalIrfan Fazal (@NBAFilmRoom) joins us to help break down some of the top NBA prospects to watch for in the NCAA Tournament! We discuss a ton of players starting with projected #1 pick Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs, Moses Moody, and some sleepers who could make a name for themself in this tournament!
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2021-03-161h 09The HoopologistsEp. 49: 1 Year Anniversary, 2nd Half Breakouts, & Blake joins the Nets ft. Asad LalaniWe've made it 1 year! Thank you for listening and supporting! On today's episode we discuss Blake Griffin joining the Nets and what we expect from him, the all star game, and then our 2nd half break out candidates.
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1:25 Blake signs with the Nets
11:02 All-star Game
20:00 2nd Half Breakout Candidates
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2021-03-111h 04The HoopologistsEp. 48: THE PANIC ROOM50% of the season is done. Do we slam the panic button? Today the boys discuss 7 different teams and if it's time to panic!
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1:07 If You Don't Know Now You Know
7:16 The Panic Room
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2021-03-0257 minThe HoopologistsEp. 47: All Star Snubs Ft. Asad LalaniThis week Saif and Shaban are joined by Asad Lalani to discuss the NBA All-Star selections. We obviously recap who made the team, who didn't, and how we feel about that. We also debate 2 major questions revolving the game and how it should be viewed. Lastly we discuss what in the world is wrong with the Boston Celtics because well.. they're a mess!
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2:19 Eastern Conference
28:08 Western Conference
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2021-02-2558 minThe HoopologistsEp. 46: Buy or Sell?It's been long enough into the season to play buy or sell! The boys come up with a few buy or sell questions and debate! We also discuss what we think will happen with Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin.
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1:29 Andre Drummond & Blake Griffin talk
13:36 Buy or Sell?
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2021-02-171h 03The HoopologistsEp. 45: NBA All-StarsAll-Star voting ends in a week! The boys decide to predicted all 24 players who should make the team, discuss starters, and who will get snubbed.
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2:05 Should there be an All-Star game?
7:20 All-Star picks!
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2021-02-0959 minThe HoopologistsEp. 44: NBA Power Rankings & Awards So FarWe're about 1/3 through the regular season so it's power rankings time! We rank our top 10 teams in the NBA to this point of the season. We also talk about our current awards leaders and their odds...allegedly
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2021-02-041h 11The HoopologistsEp. 43: Help I Suck & Can't Get a Dub ft. Alykhan KabaThere are teams in the NBA that feel like they're broken. This week the boys are joined by Alykhan Kaba (@CornontheKaba) to help fix 8 of the teams in the NBA that we felt were worst off.
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0:58 Kaba on Kobe Bryant
3:34 If you don't know now you know
15:58 Help I Suck & Can't Get a Dub ft Alykhan Kaba
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2021-01-281h 21The HoopologistsEp. 42 Rocket Talk Pt. 2 with Alykhan Bijani (The Athletic)Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic (@Rockets_insider) joins us to discuss the details of the James Harden trade, who else was a player in it, and where Houstons goes now. We also discuss other teams in the NBA that have surprised us so far and our current picks for MVP, ROTY, and MIP.
2021-01-211h 03The HoopologistsEp. 41: Houston we've fixed a problem... James Harden trade! Ft. Raheel Bhimani & Asad LalaniThe James Harden era is over in Houston. The boys along with resident Rockets fans Raheel Bhimani and Asad Lalani discuss the trade itself, grades, and what's next for all 4 teams involved. We also reflect on Harden's legacy in Houston and how he'll be remembered.
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1:11 Trade Grade
11:18 Discussion
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2021-01-141h 09The HoopologistsEp. 40: NBA New Years Resolutions with Bears, Birds and BrewsHappy New Year! This week the boys are joined by the hosts of the Bears, Birds, and Brews Podcast (@bearsbirdsandbrews) to assign New Years Resolutions to certain players and teams. "If you don't know now you know" is back as well as "Players Anonymous."
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2:23 If you don't know now you know
5:53 Players Anonymous
14:04 New Years Resolutions!
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2021-01-061h 07The HoopologistsEp. 39: Overreacting to Week 1It's been a week since the NBA season started! This is the perfect time to overreact to what we've seen so far! We also play "Real or Fake" to see how we feel about certain teams' current performances so far and "Players Anonymous."
Time Players
1:44 Real or Fake?
8:54 Players Anonymous
11:12 Overreacting to Week 1
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2020-12-311h 01The HoopologistsEp. 38: NBA Awards Picks and 2020 Sneaker Roundup ft Aamir, Alikhan, & ShanThe NBA is back! We discuss our favorites to win MVP, Rookie of the year, Defensive player of the year, 6th man of the year, Coach of the year, and Most Improved Player. Then we bring on guests Aamir Madadali (@captainaamirica), Alikhan Gilani (@AlikhanGilani), and Shan Molu (@Shanmolu) to discuss the sneakers of 2020 as well as look forward to 2021.
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3:10 NBA Awards Odds
33:34 2020 Sneaker Round Up ft Aamir, Alikhan, & Shan
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2020-12-221h 37The HoopologistsEp. 37: Hawks Talk & Eastern Conference Preview ft Aamir Madadali & Raheel BhimaniWe start off the episode with the Atlanta Hawks and Aamir Madadali (@captainaamirica). We discuss what to make of their off-season and what to expect from them this season! Then Raheel Bhimani (@raheelb23) joins us to preview the Eastern conference of the NBA. This is another long one so we've left you plenty of time stamps!
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1:35 Giannis & Harden Talk with Aamir Madadali
10:08 Hawks Talk with Aamir Madadali
34:00 Raheel gives his feelings on the Rockets & James Harden
41:45 Cleveland Cavaliers
43:06 New York Knicks
45:20 Detroit Pistons
2020-12-171h 45The HoopologistsEp. 36: Western Conference PreviewThe NBA season is right around the corner! Kaiz, Shaban, and Saif go team by team to discuss what to expect from each western conference team this upcoming season. Which teams are league pass worthy, playoff locks, or real contenders? We discuss every team in the West so if you want to skip around the time stamps below will definitely help.
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5:20 Oklahoma City Thunder
10:28 Minnesota Timberwolves
13:30 San Antonio Spurs
20:56 Sacramento Kings
27:25 Memphis Grizzlies
30:38 Houston Rockets
34:56 New Orleans Pelicans
42:46 Golden St...
2020-12-131h 21The HoopologistsEp. 35: Rocket Talk with Alykhan Bijani (The Athletic)Russell Westbrook is gone, John Wall is in, James Harden is in...Houston. The Rockets have been a real talking point recently for some really awesome reasons, but also some not so awesome reasons. Today we get to do a deep dive with Alykhan Bijani of The Athletic (@Rockets_Insider) on the Rockets. We discuss a range of topics from their off-season additions/ subtractions, what to expect from new coach Steven Silas, and what in the world is going on with James Harden. Towards the end we may or may not be playing a little NBA Trade Machine. This...
2020-12-101h 16The HoopologistsEp. 34: NBA Over/Unders...Allegedly Ft. Asad LalaniThe NBA is 3 weeks away so it's time to put in your bets! This week the boys are joined by Asad Lalani to discuss the NBA over/unders and make their picks!
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1:05 A little bit of news
7:50 NBA over/unders
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2020-12-021h 14The HoopologistsEp. 33: Free Agent Frenzy... He Signed For How Much!?A lot of money was handed out in the NBA! After a quick draft chat we discuss all the bags that were handed out and what made sense... and what didn't make as much sense.
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1:18 Draft Chat
6:58 Free Agent Frenzy
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2020-11-2656 minThe HoopologistsEp. 32: NBA Mock Draft!This one is a long one but it was super fun to do for y'all! Today the boys do an NBA Mock Draft of the lottery. Picks 1-14. We do it in teams of 2. Saif and Nabeel vs Shaban and Kaiz. Let us know your thoughts on our socials!
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1:10 NBA Updates
11:35 NBA Mock Draft
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2020-11-161h 22The HoopologistsEp.31: The NBA Rumor Mill is on!The NBA has announced its return! Next week kicks off the beginning of so many NBA events like the trade window reopening, draft, and free agency. We fully expect insanity to ensue! Before it all begins we decided to discuss what rumors are floating around each of these major events.
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1:05 If You Don't Know Now You Know
14:27 Players Anonymous
17:27 NBA Rumor Mill
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2020-11-121h 08The HoopologistsEp. 30: Trade Machine!This week the boys fire up the trade machine and discuss scenarios! Myles Turner to Boston? Aaron Gordon to Phoenix? We discuss some very interesting trades... some good.. and some not so good. Either way we're hoping for some great trades when the NBA allows them to start being made again in a few weeks! "If you don't know now you know" is back and we've got more hirings to discuss! Daryl Morey's family time was shorter than expected; sorry Houston you were the problem.
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1:55 If you don't know now you know
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2020-10-291h 06The HoopologistsEP. 29: Big changes for many teams!We are back! After a week off and plenty of celebration the boys are back to discuss all the coaching and front office changes around the league. We discuss the Clippers, 76ers, Rockets, Pelicans and Pacers and how these moves will effect these franchises for the upcoming years!
2020-10-231h 01The HoopologistsThe LA Lakers are the F******* NBA Champions!!What the titles says! The LA Lakers are your 2019-20 NBA Champions! We talk about what this means to us as well as Laker fans. What this does for certain legacies? And what now? It's more of us just enjoying the moment. Ride the wave with us!
2020-10-1225 minThe HoopologistsNBA Finals Game 5 ReactionHeat win an unbelievably close Game 5. Series is now 3-2 Lakers. Really great basketball game and so that's what we discuss. See you Sunday!
2020-10-1021 minThe HoopologistsNBA Finals Game 4 ReactionsLakers win game 4 and are now up 3-1. What does this mean for the Heat? What should they do differently to win game 5 and extend the series? We also discuss what the Lakers did right and what they didn't do so well. There's a nice break that we're sure both teams will enjoy very much. See you Friday!
2020-10-0735 minThe HoopologistsNBA Finals Game 3 Reactions ft. Irfan FazalHeat beat the Lakers to make the series 2-1!! We might have a series... maybe. Today Irfan Fazal (@NBAFilmRoom) joins us to discuss what the Heat did right and what the Lakers didn't. We also discuss what the Heat need to continue to do in order the even these finals up. See you Tuesday night!
2020-10-0531 minThe HoopologistsNBA Finals Game 2 Reactions ft. Asad Lalani & Faisal QuyyumiLakers are up 2-0 over the Heat. We're here with special guests Asad Lalani and Faisal Quyyumi to talk all things both teams did well and not so well. Then we discuss who the Finals MVP is so far. Finally what do the Heat need to do to win Game 3. See you Sunday night!
2020-10-0326 minThe HoopologistsNBA Finals Game 1 ReactionsGame just ended and we're recording! We give our instant reactions and thoughts from game 1, and what we expect to see differently from both teams in game 2.
2020-10-0117 minThe HoopologistsEp.28: NBA Finals Preview!It finally here! The NBA Finals are finally here! The Los Angeles Lakers vs The Miami Heat. Hollywood vs South Beach. We preview the match up and what to expect.
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1:30 Players Anonymous
3:30 NBA Finals Preview
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2020-09-2847 minThe HoopologistsEp. 27: Lakers & Heat up 3-1.... we're getting close...maybe??We check in right after the Nuggets vs Lakers game 4 ends so it's a late night episode. First we discuss the Bulls hiring Billy Donovan, then Players Anonymous, and lastly we had to discuss all we've seen in the Eastern and Western Conference Finals so far. We're so close to the NBA Finals!
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0:58 Bulls hire Billy Donovan
5:07 Players Anonymous
10:08 Eastern Conference Finals
28:21 Western Conference Finals
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2020-09-2541 minThe HoopologistsEp. 26: Eastern & Western Conference Finals Preview... Clippers blow 3-1 leadHAHAHAHAHAHA Clippers blew a 3-1. The only reasonable thing to do was to talk about what went wrong. We recap the game 7 between the Raptors and Celtics. Then Players Anonymous. Finally the thing you're here for, we preview the Eastern & Western Conference finals! The boys discuss key match ups, X factors, and predicts what we think will happen. This one's a fun one!
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0:20 Clippers blew it!
17:35 Celtics vs Raptors Game 7 recap
23:25 Players Anonymous
26:07 Eastern Conference Finals Preview
44:45 Western Conference Finals Preview
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2020-09-161h 05The HoopologistsEp. 25: Round 2 Madness! Danuel House did what!?...or did he??The boys are back with NBA playoff round 2 talk. We quickly discuss the surprise mutual break ups in Oklahoma City and Indiana in "If You Don't Know Now You Know." We had to dive into this absolutely bizarre Danuel House saga. Then on to not 1 but 2 Players Anonymous... that we got! Then Round 2 talk. We discuss each series up until this point and goodbye to Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks.
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0:58 If You Don't Know Now You Know
20:48 Daniel House Saga
23:14 Players Anonymous
26:46 Round 2 talk and goodbye Bucks
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2020-09-1158 minThe HoopologistsEp.24 NBA Playoffs Round 2 Talk with Special Guest Raheel BhimaniWe are back! Sorry for being away for so long. Joining us this week is Raheel Bhimani (Host of the Assistant to the Assistant Coaches Podcast and Houston Rockets fan) We quickly discuss the surprise hiring of Steve Nash as coach of the Nets and what that could mean for them going forward. Then Kaiz hits us with a Players Anonymous that you may or may not get. Then we hit the playoffs! A little on round 1, but really round 2. We discuss each match up in detail and then give you a prediction.
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2020-09-041h 27The HoopologistsEp. 23: Playoff Round 1 PreviewPlayoffs are back!! It's only right that we talk about each first round match up. So, that's what we did. The boys discuss what we expect and why? As well as make our predictions!
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0:52 Feelings Moment
6:11 If You Don't Know Now You Know
18:09 Players Anonymous
19:35 Playoff Round 1 Preview
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2020-08-171h 11The HoopologistsEp. 22: Bubble Talk; It's Dame Time!!Week 2 of the NBA Bubble regular season is done! Playoffs and play ins are upon us! We discuss our All-NBA Bubble Teams and Bubble MVP. We then jump into the games so far and all the craziness that has ensued. If You Don't Know Now You Know as always and Players Anonymous that once again we did not get... hopefully you can.
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1:14 If You Don't Know Now You Know
11:25 NBA Bubble MVP and All-NBA Bubble Team
23:35 Players Anonymous
27:22 Bubble Talk
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2020-08-131h 06The HoopologistsEp. 21: Bubble Talk; Suns &Spurs Good? NBA Week 1 RecapThe NBA is back back and we've got a week of real games that count! This week we had so much to talk about so it only felt right to discuss the things we learned as well as all the things we've enjoyed so far. If You Don't Know Now You Know is a quick update on injuries and how they could effect their teams. Coach of the year has been announced (Thanks Woj) and we're not super happy with the results. Kaiz got us again with Players Anonymous.
2:14 If You Don't Know Now You Know
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2020-08-061h 09The HoopologistsEp. 20: NBA Scrimmage RoundupThis week is ALL about the NBA scrimmages that took place the last week. We talk about what we learned about each team and the things we wished to see more of. Of course we had to talk about the return of Woj and Lou Williams wings problem. Kaiz comes with a Players Anonymous that we probably should've know... but didn't
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3:08 If don't know now you know
18:29 Players Anonymous
21:51 NBA Scrimmage Round up
1:06:42 Colin Cowherd's Top 10 NBA Bubble Duo.... He done messed up
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2020-07-301h 12The HoopologistsShoot The Shit: Kobe BryantThe Waterboy and Equipment Managers would like to present to you our new series titled "Shoot The Shit". In this series we will do a deep dive on a specific topic with fans, experts, and anything in between in order to undercover different perspectives on a common topic. It is a series we plan to do once in a while. The very first episode of Shoot The Shit is of course about the late Kobe Bryant. It has been 6 months since he left us so Saif and Kaiz along with guests Aamir Madadali, Amyn Sadruddin, and Wahaj Imam decide...
2020-07-241h 30The HoopologistsEp. 19: Why We're So Excited....This week we take a step back for the last time before basketball returns to talk about the thing we’re excited to see in the upcoming NBA restart! As always all your updates in If You Don’t Know Now You Know and a Players Anonymous that we didn’t actually get.
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0:30 If you don’t know now you know
16:15 Players Anonymous
19:53 Things we’re excited about
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2020-07-221h 05The HoopologistsEp. 18: Western Conference X-FactorsThis week the boys run through the Western Conference X-Factors! Yes all 13 teams. If You Don't Know Now You Know is full of updates and how they may impact the bubble and you already know Kaiz is coming with a confusing Players Anonymous. We're also now on YouTube so if you'd like to watch search us up "Waterboy and Equipment Manager Podcast"
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0:50 Free Woj!!!!!
2:45 If you don't know now you know
17:44 Players Anonymous
19:44 Western Conference X-Factors
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2020-07-171h 15The HoopologistsEp. 17: Eastern Conference X-FactorsToday the boys talk about the X-Factors on all 9 Eastern Conference teams going to Orlando. Kaiz comes with an extra tricky Players Anonymous and as always If you don't know now you know.
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1:28 If you don't know now you know
9:59 Players Anonymous
12:19 Eastern Conference X-Factors
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2020-07-091h 09The HoopologistsEp. 16: NBA Schedule In-Depth AnalysisToday we have a Special Guest, Nabeel Hassanali and we dive into If you don't know now you know, Players Anonymous and do a DEEP DIVE into the NBA Restart Schedule
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1:25 If you don't know now you know
10:00 Players Anonymous
11:55 NBA Schedule in depth analysis
12:35 Eastern Conference
40:00 Western Conference
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2020-07-021h 23The HoopologistsEp. 15: So You're Not Going to Disney World.... Now What?Today Kaiz, Shaban, and Saif reflect on Vince Carter retiring followed by If You Don't Know Now You Know and Players Anonymous. Then they talk about the teams not going to Disney for the resumption of the NBA season and what they hope to see from them this off-season.
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0:53 Farewell Vince Carter
5:21 If you don't know now you now
12:00 Players Anonymous
15:35 So you're not going to Disney World... now what?
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2020-06-2648 minThe HoopologistsEp. 14: Top 10 Playoff moments of the 2010s!Today, the boys discuss the Top 10 Playoff Moments of the decade (2010-2019) along with our usual “if you don’t know now you know” and a super easy Players Anonymous
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0:50 If you don’t know now you know
12:01 Players anonymous
14:05 Top 10 playoff moments of the 2010s
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2020-06-1741 minThe HoopologistsEp. 13: The NBA is Back!!Today we touch on the most prevalent thing in our country today which is the BLM Movement followed up with Players Anonymous and a special longer version of "If you don't know now you know" to talk about to RETURN OF THE NBA!! We go in depth on everything you need to know from now till the start of next season.
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0:24 BLM
5:25 Players Anonymous
8:56 NBA Returns (If you don't know now you know)
36:11 Pumping crowd noise into the empty arena?
39:30 Does playing at Disney help/hurt...
2020-06-1045 minThe HoopologistsEp.12: NBA returns!? Possible New Playoff Format PreviewThe NBA is coming back soon! There's a chance they change the playoff format and reseed everyone 1-16. Today we play the hypothetical and give you all a 1-16 seeded playoff preview! Plus updates about the NBA season and RIP Coach Jerry Sloan.
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0:24 RIP Jerry Sloan
3:15 If you don't know now you know
10:48 NBA 1-16 seeded playoff preview
47:57 Should this NBA Championship have an asterisk on it?
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2020-05-2751 minThe HoopologistsEp.11: The Last Last Dance... ProbablyToday we discuss the final two episodes of the Last Dance as well as a few of our takeaways from the entire series. If You Don't Know Now You Know makes a comeback and your favorite segment, Players Anonymous.
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0:58 Last Dance ep. 9 & 10
24:36 If you don't know now you know
29:50 Players Anonymous
32:38: The Last Dance the last time....probably
55:45 What is the next last dance style doc we want to see?
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2020-05-211h 00The HoopologistsEp. 10: The Last Dances Pt. 7&8 and Jordan's Impact on Sneaker Culture with Special Guests Aamir Bhojwani and Woozy WillToday Saif, Shaban, and Kaiz discuss The Last Dance MJ doc part 7 & 8. After they are joined by special guests Aamir Bhojwani and Woozy Will to deep dive into Michael Jordan's influence on sneaker culture! This one is long so we're giving you time stamps to each question, Enjoy!
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1:32 The Last Dance Mj Doc
22:04 Jordan's Impact on Sneaker Culture with Aamir Bhojwani and Woozy Will
25:52 What is the most important Jordan sneaker model...
2020-05-131h 37The HoopologistsEp 9: The Last Dance Pt. 5&6 and NBA AwardsToday Saif, Shaban, and Kaiz discuss Episode 5 & 6 of the Mj Doc, The Last Dance. Then give updates on the NBA and ideas for its' return. And of course its time to give out NBA Awards!
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2:12 Last Dance
22:02 IFDKNYK
22:30 NBA Awards
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2020-05-061h 30The HoopologistsEp. 8: The Last Dance Pt. 3&4 and HOT TAKES!Today Shaban, Kaiz and Saif discuss episodes 3 and 4 of The Last Dance and Each will bring up a couple hot takes that they have and don't forget If You Don't Know Now You Know.
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The Last Dance - 1:20
If You Don't Know Now You Know - 20:47
Hot Takes - 31:00
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2020-04-301h 23The HoopologistsEp. 7: The Last Dance Pt. 1&2 and Top 10 CentersToday we discuss The Last Dance Pt.1, If You Don't Know Now You Know and the Top 10 Centers this Year
0:35 - The Last Dance Ep. 1&2
16:20 - If You Don't Know Now You Know
23:00 - Top 10 Centers This Year
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2020-04-221h 01The HoopologistsEp. 6: Top 10 Power Forwards This YearThis week we discuss the Top 10 Power Forwards in the NBA this season along with If You Don't Know Now You Know.
0:20 - If You Don't Know Now You Know
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14:50 - Top 10 Segment
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2020-04-1552 minThe HoopologistsEp. 5: Top 10 Small Forwards this YearJoin us today as we discuss the Top 10 Small forwards this year and touch on the Basketball Hall of Fame Inductions.
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2020-04-0853 minThe HoopologistsEp.4: Top 10 Shooting Guards This YearJoin us today as we discuss who we believe have been the top 10 Shooting Guards so far this year in the nba
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2020-04-0249 minThe HoopologistsEp. 3: Top 10 Point Guards This YearJoin us as we discuss the top 10 point guards in the NBA this year as well as If You Don't Know Now You Know
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2020-03-2541 minThe HoopologistsEp. 2: It's Corona TimeToday, Shaban and Saif create their own All NBA Underrated Teams and talk about how Coronavirus has affected the world of sports and life as we know it.
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2020-03-1843 min
The HoopologistsEp.1: 25 Under 250:00 - If You Don't Know Now You Know12:15 - 25 Under 25 Breakdown A podcast about Basketball and the NBA hosted by three friends: Saif Basaria, Shaban Samani, and Kaiz Charaniya.
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