Good Rookies Podcast

Good Trend, Nelly J and Faheem discuss the worst NFL fan bases decided by NFL players, the NBA having more international players today than ever, and what this trend means. #FORTHECULTURE we highlight Brett Peterson who is the FIRST Black Manager of US NHL men's National team, and also the first Black NHL executive for the Florida Panthers. #THATSABSURD goes to the jersey incident, Victor Wemb...

Good Ownership, we start episode 165 by discussing the interest from Netflix to acquire the streaming rights to the NBA In-Season Tournament, our thoughts on the proposed Netflix produced docuseries and how the strategy affects the branding of the In Season Tournament. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight the growing number of minority NBA owners as of the 2023-24 NBA Season and how the new...

Good Probability. We start episode 170 with Faheem & Nelly J discussing the probability of the NBA expanding to three cities which have reached out to the league (Montreal, Vancouver and Mexico City), the dynamics of another NBA team outside of the USA and who we feel are the real frontrunners for an NBA franchise. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight The Black Farmer Fund (@blackfarmer...

Good Return. We start episode 169 with Faheem & Nelly J discussing how the points production Lebron James in his 21st year compares to other notable past NBA players in their respective 21st year. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight the continued dominance of Simone Biles after she took a much publicized mental break from the sport of gymnastics and discuss how she used her influence t...

We start episode 170 introducing Andrew Reece to discuss the recent change of the NBA All Star game format back to EAST vs WEST, some reasons the ASG Captain format failed and how the NBA could revive the All Star game. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight Andrew Reece (The Reece Report) where he shares the genesis story of his YouTube channel, the importance of being authentic at all times...

Good Dynasty, with returning guest, Randy Holcolmb • 9 Year Pro Basketball Player (NBA, International) • Businessman • Founder of Alfred's House & The Run Sports Returning guest, Randy Holcomb is introduced and share his thoughts on Shadeur Sanders and Bronny James ranking #1 and #2 respectively for college NIL deals and we discuss the impact having popular parents has on the NIL market. I...

Good Answer. We start episode 166 with Faheem & Nelly J discussing the new Olympic sports added to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, possible reasons for sports added and how well particular countries may do in some of the new sports. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we discuss the recent appointment of Shaquille O’Neal as President and Allen Iverson as VP of Reebok’s Basketball Division ....

Good Survey, we start episode 165 by discussing the 2023-24 upcoming season predictions from NBA GM's on some end of season awards and the probability of some top candidate to win the awards. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we discuss Micheal Jordan becoming the 1st pro athlete to rank among America's 400 Wealthiest People with his net worth exceeding $3B and we predict which athlete is mos...

Good Decisions, we start episode 164 by discussing Joel Embiid's untimely decision to play for Team USA in the 2024 Summer Olympics. We also dive into the new WNBA expansion franchise awarded to San Francisco, the effect of having the team in the Bay Area and reasons why Toronto was overlooked in the expansion decision. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we discuss the announcement of multi Grammy...

This episode we discuss the 3 NBA team trade starring Damian Lillard from the perspective of each respective team, Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trailblazers. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we celebrate Anthony Nesty (Trinidad/Suriname Native) for becoming the first Black USA swim head coach at the 2024 Paris Olympics and the impact Black coaching representation is making for the...

Good Comparisons, we start episode 162 by discussing an Instagram post from Bleacher Report comparing current NBA players under 25 and Hall Of Fame players and breakdown the similarities and differences of each comparison. In our, FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight Howard University Golf Team who had an 8-part ESPN documentary premiered in August called "Why Not Us: Howard Golf.” We also ce...

We start episode 161 by discussing Lebron James possibly joining Team USA Basketball for the Paris Olympics 2024 after TEAM USA failed to medal in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, we review the Week 1 performance of some of the highest paid NFL quarterbacks and give our thoughts on the newly voted policy and star criteria of NBA teams resting players this upcoming season. In our FOR THE CULTURE...

Faheem & Nelly J share their thoughts on the upcoming NFL season, and a recent list of the most overpaid NBA players of all time, breakdown some factors of being labeled overpaid and discuss active players which carry the label of overpaid. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight Toronto Raptors PF Pascal Siakam for his initiative to provide scholarships for tech focused students coming fr...

Good Controversy, we start episode 159 with Faheem & Nelly J discussing the controversial comment from USA sprinter Noah Lyles regarding the use of "World Champions" for the best team in the NBA. We then discuss some factors behind the recently released NFL Most Valuable franchise list and provide some thoughts on which NFL franchise has the best chance to make the list. In our FOR T...

Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Giancarlo Aulino (@giancarlo_aulino) • Contributor @vibe105to @vibe105_sports • @torontofc @yorkutdfc Reporter, MMA & WWE Writer @firedupnetw •Co-host @itz_podcast This episode returning guest Giancarlo gives us the breakdown on the Mixed Martial Arts wage lawsuit vs the UFC, some background into the UFC fighter prize compensation and the strategy and...

Good Eligibility, we start episode 157 with Faheem & Nelly J discussing the announcement of the 1st Time Eligible players for the Basketball Hall of Fame. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight the $1M scholarship program to train pilots from minority communities initiated by airline company Being. We conclude episode 157 with THAT'S ABSURD discussing the shocking turn of events invol...

Good Fortune, we start episode 156 with Faheem & Nelly J celebrating CEBL Champions, Scarborough Shooting Stars who won their first chip this past weekend in Vancouver. We then discussed the lack of women coaching in World Cup women’s soccer and the lack of opportunities given due to a bias in the coaching infrastructure. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson fo...

Good Deal, Faheem and Nelly J chat with special guest Andrew Miller @ThoseMillerBoys • Digital Creator • Co-Founder of The One More Wear Foundation @1morewear https://www.1morewear.com/ • Big Brother Canada Season 6 Cast Member We start episode 155 with special guest Andrew Miller, a long standing friend to the show Andrew Miller where we discuss the 5 year shoe deal signed by Kyrie Irving with Ch...

Good Money, we start episode 154 with Faheem & Nelly J discussing the 5 year/$304M NBA contract of the Boston Celtics SF Jaylen Brown making it the richest contract to date, we compare the contract to other NBA superstars and how the contract effects the Celtics future. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight Shaquille O’Neal for his many businesses and how he combines social consciousness...

Good Momentum, we start episode 153 with Faheem & Nelly J discussing the announcement of Team Canada Basketball 2023 World Cup roster, our result predictions of Team Canada Basketball in the tournament and we define Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s player position for his team OKC Thunder. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight the new domestic 3 on 3 basketball league started by WNBA stars Brea...

Good Agents, we start episode 152 with Faheem & Nelly J discussing the recent 5yr/$80M contract extension for the San Antonio Spurs President of Operations/Head Coach Gregg Popovich and the influence drafting Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama had on his decision to continue with the NBA franchise. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight the historical moment for Black agents, in 2023 all of t...

Good Housing, we start episode 151 with Faheem & Nelly J discussing Las Vegas hosting the upcoming NBA in season tournament. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight Lebron James and Gloria James (mother) for the affordable housing complex at the I Promise school in his hometown Akron, Ohio and a new "Health Quarters" across the street that will provide healthcare to low-income Ak...

Good Bets, we start episode 150 with Faheem & Nelly J discussing Fred VanVleet's decision to sign with the Houston Rockets for a 130M 3 year contract and Tennessee State making history as being the first HBCU to have an Ice Hockey Program. In our FOR THE CULTURE we highlight Masai Ujiri who was named the officer to the Order of Canada. We conclude 150 with THATS ABSURD where another batch...

Good Framework, we start episode 148 with Faheem & Nelly J discussing early NBA off-season trades and some possible scenarios including which trades have been the most impressive ones thus far between Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, Marcus Smart, Kristaps Porzingis and Jordan Poole. In our FOR THE CULTURE we highlight Chris Paul for his support of HBCUs and Black entrepreneurs through his Chris Paul...

Good Finale, we start episode 148 with Faheem & Nelly J discussing the the NBA Finals, the champs the Denver Nuggets and Ja Morant's 25 game suspension. In our FOR THE CULTURE segment we highlight Jaren Jackson Jr. the 2023 DPOY, and all the amazing things he is doing in the community of Memphis. We conclude episode 148 with THAT'S ABSURD with Karl-Anthony's Towns statement where h...