NBA Contenders, Rookies, Sleepers, and Rankings

NBA Contenders, Rookies, Sleepers, and Rankings

Author: Hoops And Helmets October 19, 2023 Duration: 1:29:34

Welcome to the Hoops and Helmets podcast where we break down College Sports, NBA, and even the NFL.

In todays episode we talk about what teams we think can get the ring and be contenders, who can win the rookie race, and who we think our rankings are so far.

- Contenders

In this segment of the show we break down our top 6 contenders and the teams that we think can really go out and win the NBA Finals this years Who do we think has the best odds, and who do we think only has a shot?

- Rookies

In this part of the podcast we talk about who we really think can step up and has a chance at wining rookie of the year. We also go into depth about who we think the biggest steals of the draft are and who we think can be a good spot at where they landed in the 2023 NBA Draft. We also talk about HUGE time prospect Victor Wembanyama and if Wemby can really step up and become the GOAT like many people think he can.

- Sleepers

We take a deep dive into who think still could potentially win the finals or make a deep run in this years playoffs. What do these teams need to add to be complete true contenders.

*NEWS UPDATE James Harden has been gone for 3 straight days and has missed every single preseason game for the 76ers. Where has he been? Listen to find out!

- Our Power Rankings

We break down all 30 teams and rank them from worst to best and what we think each team has done good in the past offseason and what they need to do continuing to move forward in the process of trying to win a NBA finals.

Thanks for listening to our very first episode of Hoops and Helmets. Hope you enjoy and stick around.


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Author: Language: English Episodes: 7

Hoops And Helmets: News And Commentary On Football And Basketball
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