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On today’s episode of #believethehype, Tom & Benyam marvel Roy Hibbert’s amazing performance in Game 3 of the Pacers v Knicks series. Furthermore, the boys discuss all the game 3′s from the 4 Conference Semi Finals series over the last couple of nights & discuss the amazing performances by not only Hibbert, but also Chris Bosh, Marc Gasol & Tony Parker. Furthermore, the boys discuss the LeBron James v Nazr Mohammed incedent & if that’s why LeBron James is walking around Chicago with a police escort…
Today, Tom & Benyam wrap up the opening 2 games from each of the NBA Conference Semi Finals series with all 4 contests tied up at 1-1 & therefore each team has won one… All series have been close & the boys discuss who’ve been the standout players & moments from the series including Joakim Noah, Steph Curry, Mike Conley & Kevin Durant. Furthermore, the boys discuss – Lion King, carney fans in expensive seats, NBA players who should have high tops, Bryant Reeves, obscure NBA jerseys & much much more.
Today, Tom & Benyam preview the NBA Conference Semi-Finals series including the highly anticipated return of the Knicks/Pacers rivalry from the 1990′s. The boys also discuss the other 3 series – Heat v Bulls, Thunder v Grizzlies & Spurs v Warriors. Furthermore, the boys discuss what each team has to do to win the series plus give their predictions into the outcome of all the series. Also, Benyam discusses what the itinerary would be if he was given the opportunity to spend a week in Las Vegas with Andrew Bynum.
Today on #believethehype, Tom & Benyam catch up to discuss the Playoffs to date including the amazing emergence of the Golden State Warriors as a legitimate force in the Western Conference. The boys cover off all series & give their predictions for who will join the San Antonio Spurs & the Miami Heat in the Conference Semi-Finals & why. Furthermore, Tom & Benyam take some time to chat about Jason Collins becoming the first openly gay player in the NBA & how this will have a positive effect for social change moving forward. Also, after the Lakers were eliminated, Tom jumps back on an old bandwagon…
The results are in hoops fans! After Tom, Benyam & Jabari Davis unveiled the nominations for the #believethehype NBA Awards in Episode 78 & you guys voted for them over the past two weeks, the results have been tallied & on today’s episode, Tom & Benyam announce the winners to all the NBA Awards as voted by YOU – the listener. The winners are announced for the following awards: Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, International Player of the Year, Least Valuable Player, Tool of the Year, Quote of the Year, Tweet of the Year, Instagrammy of the Year, 12th Man of the Year & the coveted Gee-Up of the Year.
Today Leigh Ellis from The Basketball Jones joins Tom & Benyam as the preview the first round Playoff matchups & some of the interesting storylines that we could see over the coming weeks including – Will montaellahaveitall to be able to stay with the Miami Heat? Can the Lakers surprise the Spurs? Do the Celtics have one last run in them against the Knicks? How will James Harden’s Rockets perform coming up against his former team in OKC & much much more…
You can follow Leigh on twitter over at @LeighEllis or on The Basketball Jones atthescore.com/TBJ
On today’s show, Tom & Benyam are joined by Jabari Davis from The Opinionation, Sheridan Hoops & Lakers Nation to pull together their annual awards nominations for the 2013 NBA Season. The boys pick their shortlist for the following awards: Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, Defensive Player of the Year, International Player of the Year, Least Valuable Player, Tool of the Year, Quote of the Year, Tweet of the Year, Instagrammy of the Year, 12th Man of the Year & the coveted Gee-Up of the Year. After pulling together the nominations, now it’s your guys turn to head over to #believethehype’s awards page & vote for who YOU think should win the Awards with the winners being announced in a few weeks.
You can catch Jabari on twitter at @LA_Sportstalk.
Today Tom & Benyam are joined by Dan Devine from Yahoo! Sports’ Ball Don’t Lie blog to chat about the big questions leading up to the final week of the NBA Regular Season including: The race for the final Playoff spot in the Western Conference, who’s the 2nd best team in the Eastern Conference? Coaches that may be fired at season’s end, who should/will be in the All NBA 1st Team, the beloved art of tanking & much much more. Furthermore, Benyam & Tom throw out their investment pitch to Dan to be joint partners the investment opportunity of the year – Jay-Z’s 0.07% stake in the Brooklyn Nets.
You can catch more of Dan at Yahoo! Sport’s Ball Don’t Lie, plus follow him on twitter at @YourManDevine.
On this weeks #believethehype, Tom & Benyam discuss Carmelo Anthony’s massive week where he dropped 50pts, 41pts & 40pts to lead the Knicks to 11 straight wins. Furthermore, the boys chat about what Danilo Gallinari’s season ending injury means to the Denver Nuggets Playoff chances. Plus, will the Clippers hang a banner in Staples Center, Brittney Griner, Chris Bosh’s 29th Birthday Party & much much more… This weeks All NBA Five is NBA Players that should move to Australia, what would their jobs be?
On today’s episode of #believethehype, in the post-#HeatStreak world, Tom & Benyam come to the conclusion that LeBron James is very good at basketball. Furthermore, the boys discuss the race for the #2 spot in the Eastern Conference after the Knicks recent form & are the Knicks & Pacers legitimate opposition for the Miami Heat. Also the boys chat about Kobe Bryant moving to #4 in the all-time scoring lost, the Mavs Playoff push, the Lakers struggles, Phil Jackson’s twitter game, a self imposed ban on Pablo Prigioni & much much more… This weeks All NBA 5 has an Easter theme – Where would NBA Players hide their Easter eggs in a scavenger hunt.
This week on #believethehype, Tom & Benyam pull out their Time Travel 2.0 time machine app again & travel back in time to the infamous month of July 2010 & re-live “The Decision” & the effect that LeBron James moving to Miami could have on the NBA & the future of the league. Furthermore the boys discuss, the future of the New York Knicks & Cleveland Cavaliers, Are the Lakers still favourites to three-peat, John Wall v Evan Turner & much much more. This weeks All NBA 5 is Sex & the City characters.
This weeks #believethehype, Tom & Benyam discuss whether or not the Chicago Bulls should bring back Derrick Rose this season, if he’s fit how does he fit into the team & how his potential return effects their Playoff chances. Furthermore, the boys chat about the Denver Nuggets & Miami Heat’s hot streaks, the New York Knicks slump, the new look Summer League format, Steph Curry hating on adidas, The Leisure Machine Larry Sanders, Pablo Prigioni & much much more. Plus the boys reach into the monthly mailbag to give their expert advice to the NBA’s elite.
On this weeks episode of #believethehype, Tom & Benyam find a way to work Kwame Brown into just about every topic covered… The boys chat about DeAndre Jordan’s monster dunk on Brandon Knight, the Lakers big week & the amazing performances by Kobe Bryant to get them back above .500 & into the Playoff picture, Amare Stoudemire’s injury & how it effects the Knicks, is Pablo Prigioni the next Jeremy Lin? Lottery bound teams that you don’t want to play in the final month of the season & the NBA’s International pre-season schedule. This weeks All NBA 5 is Characters from The O.C.
After a weeks break at the finish of the #TexasTour, Tom & Benyam are back to discuss the latest NBA action! This week, Benyam’s US trip is still going & the boys chat about his time in New York, the Knicks & Nets games he took in & how the rest of the season is shaping up for basketball in the Big Apple. Furthermore, Benyam chats to Iman Shumpert & Deron Williams about the games, rivalries & more! Plus, Benyam wasn’t the only guy lighting up the Garden this week, the boys also discuss Curry’s record 54pt game. Also, Klay Thompson’s allowance, the Miami Heat’s 12 game winning streak & more. This weeks All NBA Five is players most likely to win an Oscar.
In today’s episode, it’s Day 5 & the final day of the #TexasTour which also means it’s time for the NBA All Star Game! In today’s episode Tom & Benyam break down all the action from the Toyota Center which saw the Western Conference defeat the Eastern Conference 143-138 with Chris Paul taking out MVP honors. Furthermore, Benyam sits down with LeBron James post-game for a chat about the game. Plus, with the #TexasTour now coming to a close, the boys wrap up by having a chat about some of their favourite moments from the tour. From being pulled over by the Highway Patrol through to being stuck in an elevator… So much has happened over the last week!
Day 4 of the #TexasTour & it’s time for NBA All Star Saturday Night! Today Tom & Benyam review all the action from an action packed Saturday Night with the Shooting Stars Challenge, Skills Challenge, 3pt Shootout & Slam Dunk Contest. Furthermore, the boys chat to some of the competitors about their experiences in their respective events. Interviews include: Jrue Holiday, Jeff Teague, Steph Curry, Steve Novak, Gerald Green, James White & Jeremy Evans. In addition to this, Tom & Benyam chat to NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo about his thoughts on judging the Slam Dunk Contest. Furthermore, the boys preview the weekend’s main event – the NBA All Star Game.
Day 3 of the #TexasTour sees the #believethehype SUV arrive in Houston for the final destination: All Star Weekend! Today, Tom & Benyam hit up media day, Hall of Fame press conference & the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge. On today’s episode, the boys review the game & have a chat to Bradley Beal, Brandon Knight, Anthony Davis, and Warriors duo Klay Thompson & Harrison Barnes about their All Star experiences. Furthermore, the boys finish up with a preview of NBA All Star Saturday Night & give their predictions for the Dunk Contest, 3pt Shootout & the Skills Challenge.
Day 2 of the #TexasTour sees Benyam & Tom hit up San Antonio, their final destination on the way to All Star Weekend in Houston. Today, the boys catch up with San Antonio Spurs big-man Aron Baynes & have a chat about his first few weeks in the NBA, his time in Europe, the London Olympics & his experiences on the Australian National Team, his new nickname & much much more…
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Day 2 of the #TexasTour sees Benyam & Tom hit up San Antonio, their final destination on the way to All Star Weekend in Houston. Today, the boys catch up with San Antonio Spurs big-man Aron Baynes & have a chat about his first few weeks in the NBA, his time in Europe, the London Olympics & his experiences on the Australian National Team, his new nickname & much much more…
Today Benyam & Tom are joined by Los Angeles Lakers rookie Robert Sacre. Robert opens up on his experiences in his first NBA Season & what it’s like to play for such a storied franchise in the Lakers with celebrated veterans Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Pau Gasol & Dwight Howard. Furthermore, the boys discuss his time growing up in Vancouver, life as a former Grizzlies fan, Vancouver as a potential NBA city & his experiences on the Canadian national team. Furthermore, the boys grill Robert on the hottest questions in hoops – Jay-Z or Kanye, Mighty Ducks or Cool Runnings & Streetfights… The answers may surprise you!
It’s only 1 week away from #believethehype’s Texas Tour to Dallas, San Antonio & Houston for NBA All Star Weekend! So this week, Benyam Kidane & Tom Read chat about the upcoming weekend plus discuss the in’s & outs of the Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors & Detroit Pistons three way trade that sent Rudy Gay to the Raps, who’s the winners, losers & what to expect from these teams moving forward. Furthermore, the boys discuss the Celtics, NBA Players & Rookies of the week plus the boys break down the rosters for the Rising Stars Challenge & do their own Mock Draft for the game.
This week on #believethehype, Tom Read & Benyam Kidane discuss the NBA All Star Reserves – did the coaches get it right? Who was snubbed? Who should replace Rondo now that he’s injured? Furthermore, the boys chat about the official news that the New Orleans Hornets will be re-named the Pelicans starting next season, Australia Day shout-outs to Aron Baynes & ‘Aussie’ Kyrie Irving, The Washington Wizards fine form of late & the Memphis Grizzlies/Cleveland Cavs trade & what this could mean to Rudy Gay. Plus, in the Monthly Mailbag, the boys are asked questions by Steph Curry, Josh Smith, Dikembe Mutombo, Gerald Green & Charles Barkley.
Today Benyam & Tom are joined by former NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team member & current star for the Melbourne Tigers in Australia’s National Basketball League Jonny Flynn for a chat. Jonny & the boys talk about his time in the NBA, his thoughts on Australia, Melbourne & the level of competition Down Under, his time at Syracuse under Jim Boeheim, representing the United States at the U19 World Championship & much much more… Plus Jonny answers the questions some quick questions that we all want to hear… Including everyone’s favourite topic, Mighty Ducks vs Cool Runnings.
On today’s Podcast, Tom & Benyam are celebrating JaVale McGee’s birthday by giving you an action packed episode of NBA analysis & gee-ups. The boys give their opinions on the NBA All Star starting lineups plus discuss who should be locks on the bench & who some potential All Star snubs may be. Furthermore they chat about LeBron James’ 20,000th point milestone & the trade status of JJ Redick & Eric Gordon. All the regular segments are back: Rookie/Player of the Week, Into the Toolshead, Tweet of the Week. Plus this weeks All NBA Five topic is what players should change their names.
Today Tom caught up with Detroit Pistons star Greg Monroe as a part of a teleconference for next weeks NBA London Live game at the O2 in London between the Pistons & the New York Knicks & spoke with him about various aspects of his season to date. Tom & Benyam also discuss the upcoming event & the great initiatives that NBA Europe have been putting together to help grow the game Internationally. Furthermore, after a massive week in the NBA, the boys discuss the speculation surrounding the Sacramento Kings sale & relocation to Seattle, Carmelo Anthony’s altercation & retaliation with Kevin Garnett, trade rumors surrounding Rudy Gay & DeMarcus Cousins, Steve Nash’s 10,000 assist milestone, Aussie Aron Baynes’ impending move to the San Antonio Spurs & much much more. This weeks All NBA Five topic is Professional Wrestling.
Today’s episode of #believethehype, Benyam & Tom are joined by Jabari Davis from theopinionation.com & lakersnation.com to discuss the ongoing problems & struggle of the 15-17 Los Angeles Lakers. This season so far hasn’t gone anywhere near as planned for the team that many were expecting should cruise through the West. The boys discuss why this is the case & what has to be done. Furthermore, Benyam, Tom & Jabari play a game called “Fix the Franchise” where they are all given universal control of the Los Angeles Lakers & put forward their pitch on what they would do to ensure that the Lakers win the title in the next two seasons.
On the final #believethehype NBA Podcast of 2012, Tom & Benyam discuss the development of Kyrie Irving over his first two seasons in the NBA. Is he one of the best PGs in the NBA right now? Can he hold a franchise on his back? Furthermore, the boys briefly wrap up the Christmas day games, discuss the Avery Johnson firing & what’s next for Brooklyn & also give props to the league leading Los Angeles Clippers. This weeks All NBA Five is New Years parties that NBA Players will be hosting.
Merry Christmas from us at #believethehype! On today’s Christmas special, Benyam & Tom preview the marquee NBA Christmas Day matchups of Celticsv Nets, Knicks v Lakers, Thunder v Heat, Rockets v Bulls & Nuggets v Clippers. Plus, the boys discuss what some teams may want for Christmas this year… Furthermore, Tweet of the Week, Into the Toolshed & this weeks All NBA Five is “Santas Little Helpers” – NBA Players that could use their unique skillset to help Santa deliver his presents on time.
This week’s episode of #believethehype was a LIVE Video Episode! We are 1/4 through the NBA Season so Tom & Benyam sit down together to talk through what we’ve seen & what’s to come. The boys touch on: The Rookies – who’s been good, who’s disappointed? Most Improved Players, The MVP race & what teams are contenders & who are pretenders… Furthermore, the boys get Australia’s first ever “Le Tony Burger” from Quick in France & are put up to a challenge by the viewers to have to eat it… you’ll have to see it to believe it!
**PLEASE NOTE, THE FIRST 30SECS OF THE EPISODE DID NOT RECORD**
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On today’s episode of #believethehype, Benyam & Tom discuss the New York Knicks continued winning ways, even with their star player Carmelo Anthony sidelined throughout the week with a lacerated finger. Furthermore, the boys give props to Kobe Bryant for his 30K milestone, chat about the Thunder’s form & players who could be on the trading block. Plus the boys reach into the Mailbag to answer questions that NBA Players have sent into them over the last few weeks…
This weeks episode of #believethehype, Tom & Benyam discuss the San Antonio Spurs $250K fine for resting their star players, Pau Gasol & his future at the Lakers, Rajon Rondo’s suspension, The New Orleans Pelicans, Wizardmania, Harden’s return to OKC & much much more… This weeks All NBA Five has a Sesame Street feel to it.
This weeks episode of #believethehype, “The Great Thowback Race” is heating up… Tom & Benyam update on where they are at in their race to find either Glenn Robinson or Kenny Walker. Plus the guys chat about the hot topics from the past week in the NBA including the return of Kevin Love, the surprising Bobcats & Andrew Bynum’s injury troubles. This weeks All NBA Five is inspired by the new computer game “Dikembe Mutombo’s got 4 1/2 Weeks To Save The World as Tom & Benyam try to help Mutombo by pulling together a crack team for him.
On this episode of #believethehype, Benyam & Tom chat about Andrew Bynum’s suspect “bowling” injury, the Memphis Grizzlies & New York Knicks’ winning start to the season, whether or not the Heat are better without Dwyane Wade, Josh Howard & Shaun Livingston’s NBA comebacks & much much more. The boys also update us after week 1 of “The Great Throwback Race” & this weeks All NBA Five is “White Collar Jobs”.
On today’s #believethehype Tom & Benyam launch a new segment “The Great Throwback Race” where the boys are racing each-other to try & grab an interivew with a former NBA Player & are trying to raise money for charity along the way. This week Benyam & Tom announce to each-other who their respective Former-NBAers are going to be… For more info on “The Great Throwback Race” & to donate head to believethehypeNBA.com. Furthermore, the boys discuss the firing of Mike Brown & the hiring of Mike D’Antoni, The New York Knicks & San Antonio Spurs’ start to the season & more… This weeks All NBA Five is “Players who would want to play for the Nuggets now weed’s legal in Denver”.
#believethehype is back to our regularly scheduled weekly show this week with all your favourite segments, Tweet of the Week, All NBA Five, Into the Toolshed & Player/Rookie of the week all returning for the first time this season. This week, Tom & Benyam chat about James Harden & the Rocket’s starting off the season with a bang, The Lakers troubles, the amazing performance by the Knicks in their home opener against Miami & much much more. Keeping in the spirit of the current festive season, this weeks All NBA Five is “Halloween Villans”.
This week, Tom & Benyam sit in the same room together for the first time as they break down everything in their NBA Season Preview Extravaganza Episode! The boys break down all 30 teams, from contenders to pretenders, plus go into some of the big storylines for the season along with awards favourites!
**Please note, unfortunately due to recording issues, the first 2 mins of the broadcast is missing… Basically, we just chatted Harden to Houston, there is more discussion on this later on in the podcast also.**
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Today Tom & Benyam ask the age old question… Who really cares about Pre-Season? Furthermore, the boys chat about some of the major injuries that have occurred so far & how they may effect their teams this season, Players who have surprised so far in the pre-season, the Kobe v Smush feud, LeBron to the Lakers in 2014?, James Harden’s contract situation & the NBA announcing that they are going to enforce the 90sec pre-game rule effectively ending geeing up before the tip. This weeks All NBA Five is Players who should form a Bobsled Team.
Today Tom & Benyam are joined by Sam Meyerkopf from Euroleague Adventures to discuss the incoming batch of exciting European rookies including: Jonas Valanciunas, Alexey Shved, Tornike Shengelia, Mirza Teletovic, Pablo Prigioni, Evan Fournier, Joel Freeland, Nando De Colo & Victor Claver. Sam lets us know what NBA fans should expect from these guys in the upcoming season & their careers moving forward. Follow Sam on twitter at @HoopLikeDrazen & @Euro_Adventures & check out euroleagueadventures.com for more from him.
After a two week hiatus, Tom Read & Benyam Kidane return to discuss the latest news from the NBA including the start of Training Camp, John Wall, the KG v Ray Allen beef & more. Furthermore, the guys break down who the contenders are for this years Most Improved Player Award. This weeks All NBA Five is Players who should use pick-up lines out at clubs & what those lines should be.
On today’s podcast, Tom sat down with Memphis Grizzlies star Rudy Gay at NBA 3X in London to have a chat about various things including the upcoming season, Team USA even the Mighty Ducks… Plus even belt out a quick song for the listeners. Furthermore, Tom & Benyam spoke about Basketball in the United Kingdom, LBJ & KD training together in the off-season & Hakeem Olajuwon’s busy off-season & more.
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Today Tom & Benyam take a minor break away from the NBA to catch up with #believethehype’s favourite European based basketballer AJ Ogilvy after his recent move from Valencia to Brose Baskets in Germany. AJ speaks about his new team & the confusing “Applegate” gee-up from last week & playing in the Euroleague. Furthermore, he gives his pick for the NBA title & also speaks about his former Vanderbilt team-mates John Jenkins, Festus Ezeli & Jeffery Taylor & lets us know what to expect from them in the NBA this season. Finally, the boys & AJ get side tracked & break down the upcoming Fall TV schedule in the United States. Remember to follow AJ on twitter at @AJ_Ogilvy.
This week Benyam & Tom do their own version of ESPN’s #NBARank as they rank the top 5 players in each position in the league & then try & agree on a set #believethehype Top 5. Furthermore, they break down Reggie Miller’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame, Derrick Rose’s new investment, Shaq’s potential move to Mexico & Justin Timberlake’s bid to buy in to the Memphis Grizzlies.
After purchasing a time machine App on the iTunes App store, this week Tom & Benyam travel back in time to January 2006 to record a podcast during the week that saw Kobe Bryant score 81 Points in a game over the Toronto Raptors. Furthermore, the boys discuss the exciting rivalry that’s brewing between LeBron James & Dwyane Wade, the exciting future of the 76ers now that Allen Iverson, Chris Webber & Andre Igoudala are meshing well as a unit, the 2005 Rookie Class & how their futures should pan out & also run their eyes over who should be in the upcoming All-Star Game. This weeks All NBA Five is Players who should be X-Men.
After a weekend off, Tom & Benyam have tried to compile an update from all the massive NBA News over the fortnight. However, nothing has really happened, which fits to their strengths & the boys speak about the premiere of “Thunderstruck”, comparing it to classic hoops film, “Juwanna Mann”. Furthermore, the boys discuss who’s been the best partyboys this offseason, The upcoming Rookie of the Year Race & The Sacramento Kings to Virginia Beach Rumors… Plus much much more! This weeks All NBA Five is Players to watch out for next season… Off the court.
The London 2012 Games have come to a close & it’s been an action packed Basketball Tournament. Today, Tom & Benyam review everything from the final two matches of the tournament – the Bronze Medal game between Russia & Argentina & of course, the Gold Medal game between the United States & Spain. Plus, the boys speak about their favourite moments from the Basketball competition & the Olympics in general. Furthermore, the team pull together an All-Olympic Team to celebrate who the best players were in the tournament.
Today Tom & Benyam preview the London 2012 Gold Medal match between global basketball rivals the United States & Spain plus the Bronze Medal match between Russia & Argentina. The boys also throw in some chat about the recent 4 team trade that sent Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers. Plus, Vanessa Bryant v Steph Rice, Olympic Village Booty Calls & which Australian Boomers could make the jump to the NBA.
This week Tom & Benyam review the first week of the London 2012 Olympic Basketball Tournament. It’s been a great week of hoops with the USA being as dominating as everyone expected but there have been a few surprises along the way for all teams. Furthermore, the boys are joined by Chris “Blocka” Dutton from Fairfax News to discuss the Australian Boomers tournament to date & some great off the court stories about Kobe Bryant. Make sure you follow Blocka at @BlockaDutton & at @Hoops_Heaven.
It’s been a long time coming! But, today Tom Read & Benyam Kidane preview the London 2012 Olympic Basketball Tournament. Touching on all 12 teams chances throughout the competition. Plus they discuss if any of these teams can knock the United States of their International basketball throne?
After a week off where Tom went to a music festival in Hungary. The boys wrap up his choice of NBA Jersey selections at the festival & then go on to talk about the latest moves from Free-Agency & unfortunately, continue on the Dwight Howard “will-he-or-won’t-he” express train to nowhere. Furthermore, they touch on the New York Knicks letting Jeremy Lin go, Kyrie Irving’s “training” injury & much much more!
The Playoffs are a week old & the #believethehype crew break down the matchups as they stand. As usual, there’s a lot of JaVale McGee chatter and unavoidable tangents. Plus all the regulars, Player of the week, Into The Toolshed, Tweet of the week and This weeks All NBA Five is NBA Players you’d like to see have their own alcohol label.
In our first look forward to the London 2012 Olympic Games, Tom & Benyam catch up with Australian National Team member AJ Ogilvy to talk about his selection into the Boomers Pre-Olympic squad, his season in Europe at Valencia & his time at Besiktas playing alongside Benyam’s all-time favourite player, Allen Iverson.
Today’s episode, Tom & Benyam announce who’s won YOUR NBA Awards that you all went and voted for at believethehypeNBA.com. Some amazing results. Plus all the regulars, Player/Rookie of the week, Into The Toolshed, Tweet of the week and This weeks All NBA Five is NBA Players you want to see take their talents to other sports…
This week Tom & Benyam are joined by a special guest, The Basketball Jones’s Leigh Ellis as they preview the upcoming first round of the NBA Playoffs. The three-man-weave breaks down everything from all 8 series to Amare’s cornrows…
Follow Leigh on twitter @leighellis & listen to him every Friday on The Basketball Jones’s Overdose over at thescore.com/tbj.
This weeks episode, Tom & Benyam, with some help from Nic Goard nominate their choices for the inaugural #believethehype awards. Head over to our NBA Awards Nominations page to vote now!
This weeks All NBA Five is NBA Players you want to see release an autobiography in retirement.
This week was one of the biggest & best that the 2011-12 NBA Season has had so far. Great battles emerging both on & off the court. Tom Read & Benyam Kidane break down the best & worst of this weeks battles including: Van Gundy v Dwight, OKC v Miami, Griffin v Pau & The 76ers v themselves. Plus Calipari to the Knicks & Patty Mills’s big game for San Antonio. This weeks All NBA Five is “All NBA Players who would be good Mighty Ducks Characters”.
This weeks episode, #believethehype’s crack team of journalists hunt down Kevin Garnett and ask him some hard hitting questions about the NBA Season and life in general… Furthermore, Tom & Benyam discuss the Playoff race. This weeks All NBA Five is NBA Players you want to see do karaoke and what their song choice will be.
This week’s episode had a recording error… But Tom & Benyam don’t want to keep the fans waiting seven more days for the next episode, so this week we present a Flashback episode showcasing the best “All NBA Fives” of the season so far!
- All NBA Players to take home to your mother
- All NBA Players who could become President of the United States
- All NBA Players you’d like to see own a restaurant
- All NBA Players who should have their own reality TV show.
On today’s episode, Tom Read and Benyam Kidane review the events at NBA All Star Saturday Night. Everything from the Shooting Stars to the Dunk Circus… ahem, Contest. Was this the worst NBA All Star Saturday Night ever? Tom and Benyam discuss.
This weeks episode, Tom Read and Benyam Kidane preview everything to do with the NBA All Star Weekend. From JB Smoothe and the celebrity game through to the main event… the Rising Stars Challenge. No stone’s left unturned! This weeks All NBA Five is – NBA Players should appear on Dancing With The Stars.
This weeks episode, Tom Read and Benyam Kidane talk about the massive week that Jeremy Lin has had, JaVale McGee gets a mention (or three) and the All NBA Five is – NBA Players who should have their own Reality TV Show.
Join Tom Read and Benyam Kidane as we answer questions given to us by NBA Superstars. This weeks ‘All NBA Five’ is NBA players most likely to blow all their cash in retirement.
Join Tom Read and Benyam Kidane as we review the first month of the NBA Season! This weeks “All NBA Five” is NBA Players We’d like to see star as the MonStars in Space Jam 2…
Join Tom Read and Benyam Kidane as we premier the world newest game show? “Are You Smarter Than an NBA General Manager?” This weeks “All NBA Five” is NBA Players who would make great stay at home dads…
Join Tom Read and Benyam Kidane as we review the a big week in the NBA! Including Kobe Bryant’s massive week, Kyrie Irving, Back to the Future Geeups, The Miami Heat’s up and down week, Kwame Brown’s big mouth and much much more… This weeks “All NBA Five” is NBA Players who you’d like to see have their own fashion label…
Welcome to the “Believe the Hype” NBA Podcast! Join Tom Read and Benyam Kidane as we review the a big week in the NBA! Including What’s on Metta World Peace’s mind, Patty Mills, Bynum’s MVPesque antics, The 76ers, The amazing North West Division, Atlanta’s zone defence vs Miami and Benyam throws in the first member of the Toolshead. This weeks “All NBA Five” is NBA Players who you’d like to see own a restaurant…
Welcome to the “Believe the Hype” NBA Podcast! Join Tom Read and Benyam Kidane as we review the NBA’s first few days of the 2011-12 NBA Season. Including The Christmas Day matchups, Melo fever in the Garden, “Chuck” Norris Cole’s breakout game, The Durantula doing what he does best, Lou Williams’s attempted car jacking and the Lakers early troubles. This weeks “All NBA Five” is NBA Players who could become President of the United States…
Welcome to the “Believe the Hype” NBA Podcast! Join Tom Read and Benyam Kidane with our first episode previewing the 2011-12 NBA Season. All 30 teams are reviewed along with our picks to take out the title, MVP and ROY awards. All topics are touched from MySpace through to Jimmer fever through to Juwan Howard’s real age… This weeks “All NBA Five” is NBA Players that you would want to take home to your mother…
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