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The Hoop Genius Podcast

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.

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39:09

S6 Ep23: Why some teams aren’t built to survive 2026

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2025/12/29

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

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51:07

S6 Ep22: NBA GM Scott Perry Reveals the Truth About...

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2025/12/26

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,

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41:14

S6 Ep21: All I Want for Christmas Is the Truth About...

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2025/12/22

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

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47:31

S6 Ep20: An NBA Truth Bomb from USC Coach Eric Musselman

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2025/12/18

Eric Musselman joins the Hoop Genius Podcast for a no-filter conversation on the biggest lie in basketball: the idea that college hoops is “purer” than the NBA.The USC head coach breaks down why the NBA is the highest level of basketball in the world, how rule differences actively hold college players back, and why late-game situations in college often come down to luck instead of strategy. Musselman explains what actually separates players who make it in the NBA from those who don’t, why

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51:10

S6 Ep19: Why the Spurs are way ahead of schedule (and...

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2025/12/15

San Antonio were supposed to be patient. Rebuilding. Developing. Waiting their turn.That narrative is already dead. In this episode, we break down why the Spurs are way ahead of schedule - and why the rest of the NBA knows it, even if fans haven’t caught up yet. Victor Wembanyama isn’t just a future superstar; he’s already warping games, game-plans, and decision-making on both ends of the floor. But this isn’t a one-man story. The Spurs’ rise is about roster construction, coaching clarity,

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58:00

S6 Ep18: Dave Fizdale reveals the SECRET plan that...

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2025/12/11

David Fizdale joins Mo Mooncey & Coach Suhr on the Hoop Genius Podcast.Step inside the real NBA inner circle as David Fizdale reveals never-before-told stories from two decades coaching the biggest stars in basketball. From the origins of the USD “mafia” that quietly shaped modern coaching, to building trust with Hall of Famers through ruthless preparation, Fizdale breaks down exactly how elite relationships are formed in the NBA. He explains how Dwyane Wade opened the door to LeBron James,

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57:32

S6 Ep17: Giannis Leaving, CP3 Sent Home & OKC’s...

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2025/12/08

In this episode of the Hoop Genius Podcast, we break down three of the biggest storylines shaping the NBA right now - and how they may be more connected than they first appear.We start in Milwaukee, where turmoil around the Bucks has reached a boiling point. With the team struggling, injuries piling up, key personnel moves backfiring, and Giannis Antetokounmpo quietly fueling speculation about his future, we examine whether the Bucks have reached the end of their championship window. We analyze

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50:10

S6 Ep16: Penny Hardaway: "I'm Top 3 All-Time If...

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2025/12/04

NBA Legend Penny Hardaway joins the Hoop Genius Podcast for a rare, exclusive interview! In this episode, Penny responds to Shaq’s viral claim that he would be a "Top 3 player ever" without injuries , reveals his future plans to coach in the NBA , and explains why he would dominate today's "drop coverage" defense.Penny opens up about his iconic run with the Orlando Magic, the truth about the Chris Webber draft night trade , and auditioning for Shaq during the filming of "Blue Chips". He also gives

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42:38

S6 Ep15: Nikola Jokic is exposing how FAKE "all-time"...

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2025/12/01

Nikola Jokic isn’t just putting up numbers, he’s ripping the mask off how fake most “all-time” debates really are. We break down why labeling him the “greatest ever” off one ring and soft playoff paths makes no sense, how era and competition actually matter, and why comparing him to guys like Jordan, Kareem, Hakeem, Shaq, Wilt and Bill Russell without context turns into pure nonsense. We get into rules changes, hand-checking, pace, travel, sports science, segregation era realities and why “most

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57:48

S6 Ep14: Meet the NBA referee who took down the mob

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2025/11/27

Bob Delaney isn’t just one of the most respected referees in NBA history. Before officiating over 1,700 NBA games and standing toe-to-toe with Michael Jordan, he was living a completely different life.In this episode, Delaney breaks down his remarkable journey from undercover law enforcement on a federal organized-crime task force to the biggest stages in basketball. He shares how he infiltrated the mob, paid off real-life gangsters, lived under constant threat, and later used basketball as

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50:08

S6 Ep13: Why the NBA’s max contract bubble is about...

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2025/11/24

In this episode, we break down why the NBA’s max contract bubble is about to burst. The new CBA, second-apron penalties, shrinking roster flexibility and the rise of availability concerns are forcing teams to rethink who actually deserves max money. We get into why players like Trae Young, Zion Williamson, Ja Morant and Anthony Davis may no longer command the contracts they once did, and why the league is shifting toward a smaller group of true top-tier franchise cornerstones.We also cover the

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44:47

S6 Ep12: Drew Hanlen: The untold secrets of training...

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2025/11/20

Drew Hanlen joins Mo Mooncey & Coach Brendan Suhr, as he breaks down the real mechanics of turning talented players into elite NBA stars. This episode goes through the full process: how he evaluates players, builds their confidence, fixes weaknesses, and designs off-season and in-season development plans. He details his work with names like Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Bradley Beal, plus the mental challenges players face during injuries. No fluff. Just the full methodology behind

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53:42

S6 Ep11: Steph Curry’s Biggest Gamble Yet! + YOUR...

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2025/11/17

Steph Curry might be about to make the biggest gamble of his career. In this week’s NBA recap, we break down what his next sneaker move could look like, what it means for Under Armour, Nike and Curry Brand, and how it all ties into his legacy while he’s still killing teams at 37.Then we run through the rest of a ridiculous week around the league: young stars going off, contenders separating from pretenders, and a couple of franchises already headed for disaster. In this episode we get

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39:42

S6 Ep10: New World vs. USA All-Star Game Explained…...

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2025/11/13

The NBA just announced a major overhaul to All-Star Weekend: a brand-new World vs. USA format with three teams, round-robin games, and a completely redesigned selection system. In this episode, Mo Mooncey, Coach Brendan Suhr, and Frank Isola break down exactly how the new All-Star format works, why fans are confused, and whether this change will fix the league’s biggest exhibition problem.We also dive deep into the Dallas Mavericks front-office meltdown, the Luka Doncic–Anthony Davis trade

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23:56

S6 Ep9: LeBron to the G-League?! Cade MVP?! The NBA...

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2025/11/10

This episode cuts through noise. Cade Cunningham claims MVP status as Detroit climbs from historic losing to the top of the East. Jalen Duren looks like a future anchor. Dallas sinks while the Cooper Flag point-guard experiment shows its limits. Klay Thompson falls off, can he get back? Luka and JJ Redick keep the Lakers afloat without LeBron. LeBron conditioning with the G-League is floated as a practical ramp-up. OKC remains relentless with real depth and coaching. Clippers look old and slow;

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45:17

S6 Ep8: Darvin Ham: The truth on Lakers, Westbrook,...

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2025/11/06

Coach Darvin Ham joins the show for an in-depth breakdown of his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, coaching LeBron James, working with Russell Westbrook, and why the narrative around his exit was wrong. He explains how the roster was built, what actually happened in the locker room, why Westbrook was misunderstood, and how the Lakers reached the Western Conference Finals. Ham also details his dominance in the NBA Cup, his philosophy on coaching elite stars, and how the 2004 Detroit Pistons would

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56:13

S6 Ep7: How to get a job in the NBA - Inside Secrets...

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2025/11/03

Ever wondered how to get a job in the NBA? ESPN insider and former Brooklyn Nets Assistant GM Bobby Marks joins Mo Mooncey and Coach Brendan Suhr to reveal the real path into the league - from his $19K internship with the New Jersey Nets to 30 years inside NBA front offices.Bobby shares behind-the-scenes stories on: • How to actually break into an NBA team or front office • The truth about the Celtics–Nets trade that changed basketball forever • What every aspiring GM, scout, or analyst should

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50:22

S6 Ep6: Forget Superstars - Bulls and Heat are...

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2025/10/30

The Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat are tearing up the NBA with a brand new style of play. No superstar dominance, no one-man show - just depth, pace, and relentless energy. Billy Donovan has the Bulls running 11-man rotations like it’s the playoffs, while Erik Spoelstra has the Heat ditching traditional play calls for pure chaos.In this episode of the Hoop Genius Podcast, we break down how these two teams are catching the league off guard, why their approach is so hard to play against, and what it

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58:06

S6 Ep5: NBA Hot & Cold Starts: Wemby Rising, Jason...

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2025/10/27

The NBA season is heating up: some teams and players are on fire, while others are ice cold. In this episode, we break down the biggest hot starts and cold starts across the league so far.⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 - welcome to the show 01:07 - performers of the week 06:26 - disaster in Dallas? 11:52 - Houston, we have a problem 15:11 - Celtics collapse again and again 23:50 - the Knicks are BALLIN' 29:30 - it's Wemby's world, we're just living in it 31:57 - Uncle Al still at it for the Warriors 37:03 -

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55:16

S6 Ep4: Isiah Thomas: ‘How I Beat Jordan, Magic &...

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2025/10/23

NBA legend Isiah Thomas joins the show for an unfiltered interview about his career, his rivalries, and his thoughts on today’s NBA. From beating Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird at their peak, to the infamous “Jordan Rules”, to how the game has changed in 2025 - Isiah doesn’t hold back.We cover: - How the Bad Boys Pistons took down Jordan, Magic & Bird - The truth about the Jordan Rules - Why Isiah believes today’s NBA is easier to win - Larry Bird’s greatness and the battles of

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