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The Houston Rockets took a huge gamble by trading for Kevin Durant... They won 52 games, returned to the NBA Playoffs and looked like one of the Western Conference's rising contenders. But after a first-round exit, was the season actually a success? In this episode of Old Head Hoops, Clay and Mus break down the entire Houston Rockets season. 🏀 Kevin Durant's impact 🏀 Amen Thompson's breakout 🏀...

🏀 The NBA Finals are officially set! The San Antonio Spurs have defeated the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in a thrilling Game 7 and now face the New York Knicks for the NBA Championship. In this episode of Old Head Hoops, Clay and Mus break down: 🔥 Victor Wembanyama's rise to superstardom 🔥 Did the Spurs just start a dynasty? 🔥 Jalen Brunson's incredible playoff run 🔥 How New York...

The NBA MVP race is heating up… but this episode goes WAY beyond that. We break down the 2025/26 NBA awards race, debate Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Luka Doncic, and dive into playoff matchups, rookie classes, and the future of teams like OKC, Spurs, and Houston. But as always… we go completely off the rails. From LeBron debates, to Giannis trade talk, to wild tangents, mispronuncia...

#NBA #NBALegends #OldHeadHoopsThe era debates continue. In Part 3 of our NBA era comparison series, Old Head Hoops goes deeper into legendary vs modern matchups — no hot takes, no nostalgia bias, just basketball. This episode features:🔹 Chris Paul 🆚 John Stockton🔹 Jason Tatum 🆚 Tracy McGrady🔹 Anthony Davis 🆚 Kevin GarnettWe break down:• Traditional and advanced stats• Playoff impact and peak...

#NBA #NBALegends #OldHeadHoopsThe era debates continue. In Part 2 of our NBA era comparison series, Old Head Hoops goes deeper into legendary vs modern matchups — no hot takes, no nostalgia bias, just basketball. This episode features:🔹 Reggie Miller 🆚 Klay Thompson🔹 Dwyane Wade 🆚 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander🔹 Nick Van Exel 🆚 Jason Williams (White Chocolate)🔹 Paul George 🆚 Lamar OdomWe break do...

#NBA #NBALegends #NBADebatebasketball, NBA, old school, new school, Isaiah Thomas, Kyrie Irving, Dominique Wilkins, Vince Carter, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Dirk NowitzkiThe NBA has changed — but have the players really gotten better? In this episode of Old Head Hoops, we go head-to-head across eras, comparing elite NBA players from the 1980s and 1990s with today’s modern superstars (and recently reti...

The NBA season hits its turning point at the All-Star break — and Old Head Hoops is back to break down everything. In this episode, we reset the entire league:🏀 Every team, top to bottom🔁 Every major trade deadline move🏆 Full award race predictions (MVP, DPOY, ROTY, MIP, COY)📊 Old-school eye test + modern analytics🧠 Context, history, and what actually matters heading into the playoff pushWe a...

This is the final chapter of Kobe Bryant’s basketball journey. In Part 3 of our Old Head Hoops career retrospective, we break down the post-Shaq era of Kobe Bryant — the years that tested him physically, mentally, and spiritually… and ultimately cemented his immortality. This episode covers: • Life after Shaq and carrying a franchise alone • The historic 81-point game • Back-to-back championships...

Welcome to part 2 of our Kobe Bryant career retrospective!! If you haven't seen part one yet, what are you doing?! Jump on the Old Head Hoops channel, Like and Subscribe of course, and click on part 1.Kobe Bryant’s prime years defined an era of NBA basketball. In Part 2 of our 3-part Old Head Hoops retrospective, we break down the rise of Kobe Bryant from a young prodigy into the Black Mamba — the...

This is Part 1 of our Kobe Bryant career retrospective, released in honor of his legacy. In this episode, we explore Kobe’s early life in Italy, his legendary high school career, his bold jump to the NBA, and his first two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers. Long before the championships, the MVPs, and the Mamba Mentality, Kobe Bryant was a basketball-obsessed kid growing up overseas, studying fo...

Who is the greatest NBA duo of all time? Who's the greatest NBA duo ever - Jordan & Pippen, Kobe & Shaq, or Steph & KD? Drop your ranking in the comments below👇 In this episode of Old Head Hoops, we rank and debate the best duos in NBA history, using championships, advanced stats, on/off impact, playoff dominance, and era context. From Michael Jordan & Scottie Pippen, to Kobe Brya...

Welcome to another Episode of Old Head Hoops, and have we got a DOOZY for you!! Every generation of NBA basketball fan truly believes that their era was the best. Sometimes it’s true, sometimes they’re delusional! So on this special episode of  @OldHeadHoops-c9r  we debate the age old question of which generation is the best, by pitting a current player against his retro equivalent, and weighing u...

Discover our top 10 Greatest NBA Players of all time in this ultimate GOAT rankings breakdown... well, sort of! It's OUR version of the great debate, our own unique take on who made us fall in love with the NBA. This episode is part 2, as our co-host Mus responds to Clay's top 10 rankings in the previous episode! Mus's top 10 players are filled with the legends of the 80s, 90s and 2000s that shape...

Discover our top 10 Greatest NBA Players of all time in this ultimate GOAT rankings breakdown... well, sort of! It's OUR version of the great debate, our own unique take on who made us fall in love with the NBA. This episode is our best yet, filled with the legends of the 80s, 90s and 2000s that shaped the league! The debate gets downright nasty at times, as we each fire hot take after hot take! F...

The boys are back, talking NBA basketball in the mothership studio! In the latest episode of Old Head Hoops, Mus and Clay get into a deep dive recap of the NBA season as it currently stands. They cover a huge range topics, from the explosion of scoring, injuries to key players, league risers and fallers, and so much more! The guys introduce a fun new segment called "Woody or Wesley" that you absol...

Summary In this episode of Old Head Hoops, the boys dive into their Honourable Mentions list for their top 10 favourite NBA players to watch, emphasizing personal enjoyment over traditional metrics of greatness. They discuss the first week of the NBA season, highlighting standout performances, particularly from Victor Wembanyama, and reflect on the legacy of LeBron James. The conversation also tou...

In the inaugural episode of Old Head Hoops, hosts Clay and Mus dive into their shared passion for basketball, exploring their personal journeys with the sport, memorable moments, and the evolution of basketball culture, particularly in Australia. They discuss the impact of the 1992 Dream Team, the rise of signature shoes, and the significance of basketball cards. The conversation also touches on t...