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Lebron James
Jimmy Butler
1988 Defensive Player Of the Year Award
Los Angeles Lakers
Draymond Green
Adam Silver
Nikola Jokic
Sacramento Kings
Mike Brown
JJ Redick
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US Cellular
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Tired of agenda-driven basketball talk that only offers glimpses of the truth? Wish there was a place you could get the full picture? Basketball Illuminati offers you salvation. Go behind the scenes with exclusive analysis previously restricted from the general public. Fearless NBA Insiders Amin Elhassan and Tom Haberstroh peel back the curtain on why things happen in the NBA.

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Basketball Illuminati will return with a full length episode next week, but in the meantime Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes turn over the reigns of the podcast to their intern, Chad, for an investigation into Wemby's extrater... more

If you've been a member of the Illumination since at least July, your third eye has been open to NBA gambling issues long before last week's arrests. Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes attempt to clear up the confusion surroundi... more

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes react to opening night, a mysterious timeout that was never called, the return of pageantry, Michael Jordan's segment and Wemby's mysterious height.

Truth Teller Yaron Weitzman joins the progr... more

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes woke up early to crush through Mark Cuban's second appearance on PTFO, and they didn't use ChatGPT to summarize it for you.

Truth Teller Michael C. Wright of ESPN joins us to discuss his story... more

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Ben Kaplan
Author of the book 'Pipeline to the Pros'
Episode: Third Eye Division
Danny Parkins
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Dan Woike
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Episode: Woike Agenda

Hosts

Amin Elhassan
Co-host and NBA insider with a background in basketball operations and analysis.
Tom Haberstroh
Co-host and sports analyst known for his deep dives into NBA narratives and analytics.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • How you gonna have an 8 MINUTE AD BREAK??

    I love this podcast. I really do. It’s possibly the best NBA podcast going. But guys, fellas, compadres, how you gonna have an EIGHT MINUTE AD BREAK?? You know we skip them, of course we do. But that doesn’t mean you can just load them up this long. It shouldn’t be difficult for me to get back to voices I came here to listen to. This is an honest critique. I just want this podcast to be as great and I think it is.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WizarsdTrashTalker
    United States3 months ago
  • Pardon The Interruption II

    I want to love this. I do. Intelligent conversation. Obviously, you fellows know your stuff. But after 10 minutes or so, I’m exhausted trying to figure out what’s being said and who’s saying it. Constant overlap, two/three voices. I’m going to have to take a break and find another hoops podcast for a while. A shame, really. /M.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MichaelGMitchell
    Canada4 months ago
  • Incels

    …yeah

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mickloser
    United States4 months ago
  • Knicks in 7 sorry about that week fam. And y'all always talk good ball.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    09 OG Listener
    5 months ago
  • Do you believe in not talking at the same time

    Tell Waz and Zach to chill out. Always talking over each other.

    Apple Podcasts
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    jimdeman
    United States7 months ago

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Moment Of Clarity
Q: Nate, is Wemby appointment viewing now?
Nate believes Wemby is on his way to becoming a must-watch player, experiencing a growing interest from both casual fans and dedicated NBA viewers.
Insights To Excellence
Q: Did you try to sit down with LeBron and interview him for this book?
I did, but he didn't agree to the interview, which is understandable as he often doesn't do interviews for projects outside his circle.
Insights To Excellence
Q: Why did you decide to write this book?
I was drawn to the power dynamics in the NBA and wanted to explore the behind-the-scenes events that lead to on-court performance.
The Information Gap
Q: What did you see as the biggest transformation Victor Wembanyama made over the summer?
His mentality shifted to valuing each moment and taking all experiences seriously, potentially due to a health scare.
The Main Thing
Q: What are the potential ramifications of Giannis's future in the NBA?
Strategically, teams are weighing the gut tax involved in acquiring top talent like Giannis versus the benefits of retaining their current roster for competitive power.

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This podcast provides a compelling mix of insightful analyses and candid discussions about the NBA, steering clear of agenda-driven narratives. Listeners can expect in-depth coverage of basketball topics, including player movements, team strategies, and behind-the-scenes insights that are often overlooked by mainstream media. With contributions from notable guests, episodes frequently explore player dynamics, marketing tactics in the league, and the complexities surrounding management decisions. The engaging hosts, both seasoned basketball insiders, offer a unique perspective on the sport, making it a captivating listen for basketball enthusiasts who seek more than just surface-level commentary.

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1. Yaron Weitzman
2. Michael C. Wright
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5. Wosny Lambre
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8. Danny Parkins

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