NBA Broadcast Changes, John Wall Retires, FIBA AfroBasket 2025, Kenyan Basketball Playoffs | Ep. 11

In Episode 11 of the I Really Hoop Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest basketball stories shaping the game today.--------------------------------------------------Topics covered in this episode:John Wall’s Retirement and New RoleA reflection on John Wall’s NBA legacy and his new deal as a presenter with Amazon Prime Video.NBA Broadcasting Shake-UpA breakdown of the new broadcasting landscape, including NBC’s return, changes at ESPN and TNT, and Amazon Prime entering the mix.AfroBasket 2025 ActionA full recap of the quarterfinals in Kigali, Senegal’s big win, and what to expect in the semifinals and finals.NBA Expansion to Europe?A discussion on Adam Silver’s reported plans for a new NBA-backed European league and its impact on the global game.NBA Ticket PricesAn examination of Lakers season opener ticket prices and what this reality means for fans.Kenya Hoops and BAL GrowthUpdates on Kenyan basketball, the Basketball Africa League, and how the game is expanding across the continent.--------------------------------------------------We also discuss the growing trend of former players becoming media analysts, parallels with football broadcasting, and the future of basketball as a truly global sport.--------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters:00:00 Intro01:26 Podcast Updates and Viewer Appreciation02:17 Upcoming Topics and Discussions02:20 John Wall’s Retirement and New Ventures02:38 Broadcasting Changes in the NBA03:52 Player Insights and Commentary11:44 NBA and International Basketball Landscape21:58 Ticket Prices and Fan Experience24:50 Conclusion and Farewell--------------------------------------------------Important Notice:We apologise for the distorted audio in this episode, which was due to technical constraints during recording. This will be corrected in the next episode.--------------------------------------------------Follow, like, comment, share, and subscribe to the I Really Hoop Podcast on:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ireallyhooppodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hvpEsQlMeUwXxogkFoMrTApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/nba-broadcast-changes-john-wall-retires-fiba-afrobasket/id1831444430YouTube Music:https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=MA-o4Sfq6zoLinktree:https://linktr.ee/ireallyhooppodSoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/i-really-hoop-podcastInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ireallyhooppod/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@ireallyhooppodX (Twitter):https://x.com/ireallyhooppod_Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/iReallyHoopPod--------------------------------------------------Hosts:Javan O. EkhalieInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalieX (Twitter):https://www.x.com/javan_o_ekhalieLinktree:https://linktr.ee/Javan_O_EkhalieYouTube:https://youtube.com/@BasketballTwinSnapchat:https://www.snapchat.com/add/javan_ekhalieFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/javan.o.ekhalieTikTok:https://tiktok.com/@javan_o_ekhalieThreads:https://www.threads.com/@javan_o_ekhalieLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/javan-o-ekhalieSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/user/pldbiridkc0c5cvcnsf0jniuaSportsBiz Kenya:https://sportsbiz.co.ke/author/javan-ekhalie9outlook-com/--------------------------------------------------Edu:https://www.instagram.com/edmundi_o/Shot and directed by Richie Junior:https://www.instagram.com/richie.junior1/Produced and edited by Javan Okwayo Ekhalie