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For Ball We Know - NBA Podcast

For Ball We Know - NBA Podcast

By For Ball We Know

Nate and Ahop are two NBA junkies that love talking hoop. Join them as they talk all things NBA! Stick around for the end of each podcast for our patented Hip-Hoop and NCAA segments that alternate each week! WARNING: There may be some HOT hoop takes that could leave us with some hostile listeners.
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Episode 21: The Best Time to Fire is One Week Prior?

For Ball We Know - NBA PodcastOct 12, 2018

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Episode 59: Happy 4th of Kawhi?

Episode 59: Happy 4th of Kawhi?

Nate and Ahop have a BIG announcement to make in this shorter episode. But don't worry, the fellas cover all the free agency drama too. Love you guys. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! (help us get a few more listeners). Follow the #FBWK Instagram account: @forballweknow
Jul 05, 201927:47
Episode 58: Will the City Switch Sides?
Jun 28, 201901:04:55
Episode 57: LaVoodoo Ball?
Jun 21, 201901:26:10
Episode 56: NBA Champs: Raptors or Injuries?
Jun 14, 201901:03:32
Episode 55: Raptors or Kittens?
Jun 07, 201951:12
Episode 54: Dark Knights in LA?
May 31, 201901:06:09
Episode 53: Who's Got All-NBA Money?
May 24, 201901:28:57
Episode 52: KD, or Not KD?
May 17, 201901:11:15
Episode 51: C's See Ghosts?
May 10, 201901:19:45
Episode 50: Mary Jane in his Veins?
May 03, 201901:16:38
Episode 49: Ricky Rubi-NO?
Apr 26, 201901:24:25
Episode 48: Kyle Lowsy or Single-Point Simmons?
Apr 19, 201901:05:51
Episode 47: Magic Made Himself Disappear? | The Truth Lies?
Apr 12, 201901:09:08
Episode 46: Hussle Westbrook?
Apr 05, 201901:00:22
Episode 45: I Thought We Were An NBA Podcast?
Mar 29, 201951:33
Episode 44: BrokeBuck Mountain?
Mar 22, 201901:03:24
Episode 43: YIKES?
Mar 15, 201926:43
Episode 42: 'Pet Rock' Walton?
Mar 08, 201901:02:34
Episode 41: What is Zo Problematic in LA?
Mar 01, 201901:08:35
Episode 40: G-League All-Starz?
Feb 22, 201901:05:25
Episode 39: Can We Just Be Friends?
Feb 15, 201901:06:18
Episode 38: Peliconspiracy?
Feb 08, 201901:06:18
Episode 37: Don’t Y’all See That His Jersey Says “noLA”?
Feb 01, 201901:05:02
Episode 36: (h)Are(den) You Not Entertained?
Jan 25, 201901:13:37
Episode 35: Houston Do We Have a Problem?
Jan 18, 201958:46
Episode 34: The Freak or The Teeth?
Jan 11, 201901:01:00
Episode 33: New Year New Drama?
Jan 04, 201901:13:54
Episode 32: Want a Sprite Cranberry?
Dec 28, 201834:33
Episode 31: How Many Steps Could a Harden Back if a Harden Could Step Back?
Dec 21, 201801:06:48
Episode 30: But is the Moon Flat?
Dec 14, 201859:43
Episode 29: Markelle Fultz - Nerves or Nervous?
Dec 07, 201801:02:29
Episode 28: A New Superman?
Nov 30, 201801:06:14
Episode 27: Hashtag “FreeKemba”?
Nov 21, 201801:04:31
Episode 26: Will T-Wolves Have it MAID Without Butler?
Nov 16, 201801:06:27
Episode 25: LeZion?
Nov 09, 201801:04:31
Episode 24: If I Told You that a Flower Bloomed in a Dark Room, Would You Trust it?
Nov 02, 201801:05:31
Episode 23: Caris La-Who?
Oct 26, 201801:04:49
Episode 22: Is He Really Coming Off the Bench, P?
Oct 19, 201854:26
Episode 21: The Best Time to Fire is One Week Prior?

Episode 21: The Best Time to Fire is One Week Prior?

Nate and Ahop once again start the podcast off with some more NBA news. A bright young star goes down that the guys were really looking forward to watching. Next, a franchise made a very interesting move this week before the season starts. After that, we bring hip hoop in with Kurtis Blow and his song "Basketball". Don't forget to stick around after hip-hoop for the FBWK 2018-19 NBA season predictions. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! (help us get a few more listeners) #FBWK Twitter/Instagram Handles:

@nathanallison34 @a_hop21
Oct 12, 201801:13:54
Episode 20: Curry: Top 3 Hooper or Delicious Indian Dish?

Episode 20: Curry: Top 3 Hooper or Delicious Indian Dish?

Nate and Ahop take a back seat to NBA news (for the most part) to talk about more in depth stories. The episode starts with a look at the beginning of the preseason and who impressed. Next, the guys look into the GM survey that comes out every year, they highlight the most important parts of the survey as well. After that, NBA and social media are looked at with a very captivating B/R article. NCAA focuses on the big college basketball scandal this week, with some new details. To finish the fellas will compare their top 10 NBA players going into the season with the likes of ESPN and Sports Illustrated. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! (help us get a few more listeners) #FBWK Twitter Handles:

@nathanallison34 @a_hop21
Oct 05, 201801:18:16
Episode 19: Cavs 2019 Eastern Conference Champs?

Episode 19: Cavs 2019 Eastern Conference Champs?

Nate and Ahop have a long and informational episode this week. The episode starts with more news out of Minnesota, good and bad. Next, the guys bring up Melo and his starting spot, or bench role? Later, the NBA changed some rules and FBWK has the breakdown. Hip-Hoop this weeks brings out a somewhat controversial rapper in Russ and his song "Kill Them All." To finish, the For Ball We Know segment includes Melo and how the guys think he will fare this season. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! (help us get a few more listeners) #FBWK Twitter Handles:

@nathanallison34 @a_hop21
Sep 28, 201801:09:02
Episode 18: Why the T-Wolves "Wiggin" Out?
Sep 21, 201801:06:39
Episode 17: Being Rich and Famous is Hard?

Episode 17: Being Rich and Famous is Hard?

Nate and Ahop are back with episode 17! The NBA season is getting closer and closer, but the NBA news never ends. The guys talk about the past and why we are feeling nostalgic with the current Timberwolves team. A deep dive into the GOAT's by position will be discussed next. Lastly, the Hip-Hoop with Ahop segment is sure to leave some laughs and cringing smiles as we listen to "It Ain't Easy" by KD and Lebron. To finish, the For Ball We Know (unpopular opinion) segment involves the hall of fame and how it should or should not be ran. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! (help us get a few more listeners) #FBWK Twitter Handles:

@nathanallison34 @a_hop21
Sep 14, 201801:04:59
Episode 16: I.T. Wants to Know: Are You a Joke?

Episode 16: I.T. Wants to Know: Are You a Joke?

Nate and Ahop are amped for the season so we can get some more content. The guys did have some good news about a potential finesse involving the Lakers. Next, like the title says, I.T. calling out people as "jokes." Later, the hall of fame is brought up along with some pettiness that surrounds it. It's another NCAA week and Nate will be giving an update on the NCAA's biggest scandal to date. To finish, the For Ball We Know (unpopular opinion) segment involves the hall of fame and how it should or should not be ran. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! (help us get a few more listeners) #FBWK Twitter Handles:

@nathanallison34 @a_hop21
Sep 07, 201858:02
Episode 15: NBA Saving the Sole?

Episode 15: NBA Saving the Sole?

Nate and Ahop continue the grind of limited offseason news. The fellas start by saying farewell to a future Hall of Famer. The guys then bring us some big NBA shoe news for the league. Later, talks of a WNBA vs. NBA player resurface from 2016. Hip Hoop coming in hot with a new song from this week "Album of the Year " by J. Cole. To finish, the For Ball We Know (unpopular opinion) segment brings us back to shoes as we question the NBA on their retention of the new rule. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! (help us get a few more listeners) #FBWK Twitter Handles:

@nathanallison34 @a_hop21
Aug 31, 201856:24
Episode 14: NBA or NASCAR?

Episode 14: NBA or NASCAR?

Nate and Ahop are back with another offseason episode and this one was full of stories. The guys begin with the NBA rookie survey and compare it to older surveys. Next, on the more serious side of things we dive into mental health in the NBA. Later, some older NBA and Ex-NBA players are brought into the mix. It's a NCAA week and Nate will be taking you through which pure shooters to watch this year. To finish, the For Ball We Know (unpopular opinion) segment is not so one sided as it sometimes is, Ahop does not agree with Nate's opinion on Demarcus Cousins. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! (help us get a few more listeners) #FBWK Twitter Handles:

@nathanallison34 @a_hop21
Aug 24, 201801:07:28
Episode 13: LAbron or LAvar?

Episode 13: LAbron or LAvar?

Nate and Ahop begin this episode by jumping right into the NBA offseason drama. Some outlandish comments came to surface from a specific NBA players father. Next, the guys talk about some lady named Jennifer who poked her head into the spotlight. The FBWK team has noticed some business moves that are being made all over the NBA, wait until you hear what happened this week. It's a Hip-Hoop week with Ahop and he is bringing you some Childish Gambino with his awesome song titled "Hero." Lastly, during the For Ball We Know (unpopular opinion) segment we discuss two similar players, and which one actually deserved their MVP trophy. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! (help us get a few more listeners) #FBWK Twitter Handles:

@nathanallison34 @a_hop21
Aug 17, 201801:05:41
Episode 12: What About Me? What About Kobe!?

Episode 12: What About Me? What About Kobe!?

Nate and Ahop begin this episode with some unfortunate politics that must be discussed, but this is not a politics pod remember that. Next up we hit some free agency news with some players that can have big seasons if they put in the work. Houston has a smell wave coming through but when is it coming is the question. We're getting closer to teh season and the guys go over the newly released scheduled games. NCAA with Nate is back this week and it has a different spin on it than usual. During the For Ball We Know (unpopular opinion) segment we discuss Kobe Bean Bryant. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! (help us get a few more listeners) #FBWK Twitter Handles:

@nathanallison34 @a_hop21
Aug 10, 201801:15:37
Episode 11: Dray-Mama Drama?

Episode 11: Dray-Mama Drama?

****It's your favorite day of the week! For Ball We Know FRIDAY!****

Nate and Ahop begin with some normal offseason NBA news that is a little less exciting than usual. Lebron James then shows us why he is for sure the GOAT off the court. After that, the show heats up a little bit with some Dray-Mama Drama. Nate gets excited about some news that will most likely lose him some money in the future. This week Hip-Hoop is straight from the NBA 2k16 soundtrack as Ahop takes us through the famous Drake line in "0-100/the catchup." During the For Ball We Know (unpopular opinion) segment a Hall of Famer points out to us what may have been the right answer all along, in regards to GOAT debates. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! (help us get a few more listeners) #FBWK Twitter Handles:

@nathanallison34 @a_hop21
Aug 03, 201801:03:23
Episode 10: Why is Everyone So Sensitive?

Episode 10: Why is Everyone So Sensitive?

Nate and Ahop begin this episode with discussions of newly extended and signed players. After that, talks about summer Melo begin to stir up, but we are not falling for it this time. Instead of the lakers, we have an instagram portion of the show dedicated to Demar and some others. This week we have NCAA with Nate and are trying something new with Hip-Hoop. During the For Ball We Know (unpopular opinion) segment we discuss an aging players chance of going to play in China. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast! (help us get a few more listeners) #FBWK Twitter Handles:

@nathanallison34 @a_hop21

***Sorry for the late upload. Life happens sometimes.
Jul 27, 201801:03:24