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The Hoop Genius Podcast

The Hoop Genius Podcast

By: Hoop Genius
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 NBA TV analyst Mo Mooncey & 2x NBA champion Coach Brendan Suhr bring you basketball analysis, debates and more; as well as an exclusive list of VIP guests who take you behind the scenes into the world of the NBA.Hoop Genius Basketball
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  • S6 Ep23: Why some teams aren’t built to survive 2026

    S6 Ep23: Why some teams aren’t built to survive 2026
    Dec 29 2025
    On this episode of the Hoop Genius Podcast, Mo Mooncey and Coach Brendan Suhr break down the biggest NBA storylines coming out of Christmas and into the new year. The Spurs continue to dominate OKC and look far ahead of schedule, raising serious questions about Thunder matchups in a playoff series. JJ Redick publicly challenges the Lakers, but is calling out veterans like LeBron the right move - or a coaching mistake?

    We dig into why point differential matters more than record, why the Lakers’ wins may be misleading, and which Western Conference teams are built for playoff basketball. Plus: Jokic’s historic numbers, Steph Curry getting trapped late, Toronto’s big win over Golden State, Giannis’ controversial dunk, the Bucks’ ceiling, Cleveland’s injury spiral, and whether Boston’s culture makes Jaylen Brown an MVP-level force.

    This episode also looks ahead to 2026 league trends, half-court offense in the playoffs, and which teams are rising or falling as the season settles in. Real basketball talk. No narratives.

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    39 mins
  • S6 Ep22: NBA GM Scott Perry Reveals the Truth About Building the Sacramento Kings

    S6 Ep22: NBA GM Scott Perry Reveals the Truth About Building the Sacramento Kings
    Dec 26 2025
    NBA GM Scott Perry joins the Hoop Genius podcast for a rare, unfiltered deep dive into what it actually takes to build a winning NBA franchise - and why fans consistently underestimate how hard the job really is.

    Perry takes listeners inside the Sacramento Kings organisation, breaking down the realities of modern roster construction under the new CBA, the impact of the first and second apron, and why team-building today is fundamentally different from even a decade ago. He explains why patience, internal development, and alignment between ownership, front office, and coaching staff matter more than splashy moves or unrealistic timelines.

    The conversation covers Perry’s transition from media back into the GM chair, how stepping away gave him a league-wide perspective, and what that taught him about trends shaping the NBA’s future - from the return of size and two-big lineups to the growing importance of multiple ball-handlers and half-court execution in clutch moments.

    Perry also gives candid insight into:
    • Building culture versus chasing optics
    • Why the draft remains the most sustainable competitive advantage
    • Developing young players in a results-obsessed league
    • The real value of veterans like Russell Westbrook in establishing standards
    • How front offices actually think about timelines, expectations, and pressure from fans

    This episode strips away fan myths, social-media narratives, and NBA 2K logic — replacing them with the grounded reality of how winning franchises are built, maintained, and protected over time.

    If you want to understand the NBA beyond box scores and trade machines, this is a masterclass straight from an active NBA general manager.

    🎧 Listen to the full Hoop Genius Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms.
    📺 Subscribe for new episodes 2x a week.

    This podcast is brought to you by NBA2K26:
    https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/

    Join the DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XDTJbVfT
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    51 mins
  • S6 Ep21: All I Want for Christmas Is the Truth About These NBA Teams

    S6 Ep21: All I Want for Christmas Is the Truth About These NBA Teams
    Dec 22 2025
    The NBA owns Christmas Day - but not every team unwraps what they hoped for.

    In this episode, we break down what the Christmas Day matchups actually reveal about the league right now. Who’s a real contender, who’s surviving on reputation, and which teams are about to get exposed once the games start to matter. From elite defenses and depth that translate to playoff basketball, to flashy records built on soft schedules, this is a reality check on the NBA hierarchy.

    We dive into why certain teams rise when the spotlight is brightest, how injuries, roster construction, and defensive identity separate the serious from the fraudulent, and why single-elimination environments like the NBA Cup and Christmas Day games tell you more than a random night in January ever could.

    No highlights. No narratives. Just the cold, uncomfortable truth about where these teams actually stand - and what it means for the rest of the season.

    🎧 Listen to the full Hoop Genius Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all platforms.
    📺 Subscribe for new episodes 2x a week.

    This podcast is brought to you by NBA2K26:
    https://nba.2k.com/2k26/buy/

    Join the DISCORD: https://discord.gg/XDTJbVfT
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    41 mins
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