NBA Gambling, New Face of the NBA, 3-Point Shooting, Kenyan Basketball playoffs + More | Ep. 12

Welcome to Episode 12 of the I Really Hoop Podcast – the No.1 basketball podcast in Kenya, now officially charting on Apple Podcasts.--------------------------------------------------In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest basketball stories and debates from both the global and local scene.Topics covered include:NBA Gambling ConcernsA discussion on the rising issue of gambling in the NBA and how it is affecting the integrity of the game.The New Face of the NBAAn in-depth conversation on Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Cooper Flagg, and other emerging stars.The Three-Point RevolutionHow three-point shooting has evolved and how Stephen Curry changed basketball forever.Giannis and the BucksThanasis Antetokounmpo’s new deal with the Milwaukee Bucks and what it could mean for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future.Jeremy Lin’s RetirementReflecting on Jeremy Lin’s retirement and revisiting the unforgettable peak of “Linsanity.”AfroBasket 2025Congratulations to Angola on being crowned AfroBasket 2025 champions.EuroBasket 2025Updates and insights from the ongoing FIBA EuroBasket 2025 competition.Kenya Basketball League FinalsA breakdown of the finals showdown between KPA and Nairobi City Thunder.Kenya U16 Women’s National TeamA special shoutout to the Kenya U16 Women’s National Team representing the country at the FIBA U16 AfroBasket in Rwanda.--------------------------------------------------We also briefly touch on football, discussing Kenya’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Gambia and Seychelles.--------------------------------------------------This episode is packed with insights, debates, and banter you do not want to miss.--------------------------------------------------Episode Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome 00:47 Celebrating Podcast Milestones 01:34 Upcoming Topics Overview 02:24 Weekly Recap and Personal Updates 03:39 NBA Gambling Controversies 07:12 The New Face of the NBA 11:20 The Impact of Three-Point Shooting 14:21 Klay Thompson’s Shooting Skills 14:36 The Evolution of Three-Point Shooting 15:16 Big Men Dominating the MVP Race 16:16 Load Management in the NBA 17:49 Jeremy Lin’s Memorable Career 20:06 AfroBasket 2025 Champions 21:13 EuroBasket Excitement 24:51 Kenya National Basketball League Finals 27:07 FIBA Women’s U16 AfroBasket 28:40 Wrapping Up and Thank You --------------------------------------------------Follow, like, comment, share, and subscribe to the I Really Hoop Podcast on:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@ireallyhooppodcastSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/0MEk3Mz6EJAsuMTSyac5xQApple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/nba-gambling-new-face-of-the-nba-3-point-shooting/id1831444430--------------------------------------------------All Podcast Links: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--------------------------------------------------Host: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/@BasketballTwinFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/javan.o.ekhalieTikTok:https://tiktok.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