It’s NBA Tip-Off Week!! In episode 233 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast, Robert Horry, Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners return to discuss the NBA season tip-off. The trio dives into what the first week of the season traditionally felt like for players, sharing anecdotes and excitement. They also make their playoff predictions, debating the top teams in the East and West conferences. Key moments include analyzing the most expensive and cheapest tickets for opening games, Westbrook's signing with the Kings, and a story about potential friction between LeBron and Westbrook. The episode wraps up with a fun iteration of the NBA Emoji Game and a segment on college football coaching changes. Special thanks to DraftKings for their sponsorship.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:50 NBA Season Kickoff: Player Experiences
02:30 Playoff Picks and Predictions
03:33 Ticket Prices and Surprising Deals
07:55 Injuries and Player Updates
08:34 Tall Lineups and Team Strategies
12:59 Mid-Range Game and Analytics Debate
21:53 DraftKings Sponsorship and Promotions
24:25 Playoff Predictions: Eastern Conference
30:57 Playoff Predictions: Western Conference
32:10 NBA Team Rankings and Playoff Predictions
33:24 Western Conference Analysis
33:35 Eastern Conference Speculations
34:12 Player Performances and Injuries
34:28 Rookie Cooper Flagg's Potential Impact
36:22 End of Season Predictions
38:56 Coaching Changes and Team Dynamics
52:21 College Football Coaching Carousel
01:00:32 Heartwarming Community Story
01:01:29 NBA Emoji Game