In Episode 11 of the I Really Hoop Podcast, we dive into some of the biggest basketball stories shaping the game today:

🏀 John Wall's Retirement & New Role – Reflecting on the legacy of John and his exciting new deal as a presenter with Amazon Prime Video.
📺 NBA Broadcasting Shake-Up – Breaking down the new broadcasting landscape with NBC returning, ESPN & TNT changes, and Amazon Prime entering the mix.
🌍 AfroBasket 2025 Action – A full recap of the quarterfinals in Kigali, Senegal’s big win, and what to expect in the semis and finals.
🇪🇺 NBA Expansion to Europe? – Discussing Adam Silver’s reported plans for a new NBA-backed European league and its impact on the global game.
🎟 NBA Ticket Prices – The crazy reality of Lakers season opener ticket prices and what it means for fans.
🇰🇪 Kenya Hoops & BAL Growth – Updates on Kenyan basketball, the Basketball Africa League, and how the game is expanding across the continent.

We also touch on the growing trend of former players becoming media analysts, parallels with football broadcasting, and the future of basketball as a truly global sport.

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:26 Podcast Updates and Viewer Appreciation
02:17 Upcoming Topics and Discussions
02:20 John Wall's Retirement and New Ventures
02:38 Broadcasting Changes in the NBA
03:52 Player Insights and Commentary
11:44 NBA and International Basketball Landscape (FIBA AfroBasket, EuroBasket, NBA Europe Proposed League)
21:58 Ticket Prices and Fan Experience
24:50 Conclusion and Farewell

**We apologise for the distorted audio that was a result of technical constraints while recording. This will be corrected during the next episode.**

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