In episode 235 of the Big Shot Bob Podcast, Robert Horry, Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners discuss a range of basketball topics, including Robert Horry's house full of dogs, navigating traffic in LA, and the vibrant atmosphere caused by sports parades. They dive into the recent success of NBA teams, focusing on the Lakers' strong start, Ja Morant's suspension, and the state of the Memphis Grizzlies. Other discussions include the early season performance of the Oklahoma City Thunder and their strong defense, struggles of the Pelicans, and unexpected starts by other teams, like the Thunder and the Bulls. Additionally, they look at recent coaching changes and firings, touching on head coaches' struggles and successes in both NBA and college football, and the impact these have on the teams. The episode concludes with a fun game segment titled 'Fired Faster,' where they guess which coaches had the shortest tenures, both mid-season and over their careers.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:48 Navigating LA's Parade Traffic
01:09 The Joy of Sports Championships
01:38 Back-to-Back Championships
05:18 Memphis Grizzlies Drama
09:11 Ja Morant's Future in Memphis
13:55 NBA Coaching Styles
22:27 Lakers' Strong Start
28:43 Thunder's Impressive Defense
33:31 Analyzing the Pelicans' Struggles
37:16 NBA Fines and Player Conduct
38:50 NFL Trade Deadline Highlights
39:47 Trae Young's Injury Update
41:38 College Football Coaching Changes
44:51 College Football Playoff Predictions
50:43 Heroic Act of California Farmers
53:04 Fired Faster Game