The Justin Henry Show

JHT 034 - WTF Do You Do at the End of the Game?

March 10, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 22.9 MB

We talk about the odd sportsmanship rules in basketball. What exactly are you supposed to do when you are down at the end of the game? When you are up? Should you try to score or do you let the clock run out. We have seen NBA games and NCAA games have some different results that led to fights.. when it comes to sportsmanship what are you supposed to do? Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @justhooptalk www.instagram.com/justhooptalk www.facebook.com/justhooptalk www.twit...

JHT 033 - The Small Ball Rockets are Real

February 27, 2020 16:00 - 8 minutes - 13.9 MB

Mike DAntoni's newest creation - small ball for the whole game. After trading away Clint Capela, it's clear that the Houston Rockets are all in on small ball. With Robert Covington and PJ Tucker serving as the centers for this team, is there really chance at the NBA Championship? We talk about that and the roles that James Harden and Russell Westbrook will have to play for this team. Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @justhooptalk www.instagram.com/justhooptalk www.fa...

JHT032 - Steph Curry's (Almost) Back so.... What's Up with the Warriors?

February 25, 2020 23:01 - 8 minutes - 13.8 MB

What's up with the Warriors this year? We go through the loss of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, the D'Angelo Russell/Andrew Wiggins trade, upcoming draft picks and whether Draymond Green is still going to be part of the picture. Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @justhooptalk www.instagram.com/justhooptalk www.facebook.com/justhooptalk www.twitter.com/justhooptalk www.youtube.com/justhooptalk Follow Will Thompson on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @goodthompson www.i...

JHT 031 - Best NBA All-Star Game Ever?

February 19, 2020 20:00 - 13 minutes - 21.2 MB

With new rule changes and a Kobe Bryant tribute to remember, was this the best NBA All-Star Game ever? Justin and Will go over the events leading up to the game and whether the new format could be used in future games. Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @justhooptalk www.instagram.com/justhooptalk www.facebook.com/justhooptalk www.twitter.com/justhooptalk www.youtube.com/justhooptalk Follow Will Thompson on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @goodthompson www.instagram.co...

JHT 030 - NBA All Star Weekend Recap

February 19, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 27.2 MB

The guys recap the NBA All-Star Friday and Saturday night events including the controversial Dunk Contest, exciting 3 point Contest and underrated Celebrity and Skills Challenges. Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @justhooptalk www.instagram.com/justhooptalk www.facebook.com/justhooptalk www.twitter.com/justhooptalk www.youtube.com/justhooptalk Follow Will Thompson on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @goodthompson www.instagram.com/goodthompson www.twitter.com/goodt...

JHT 029 - Midseason Awards

February 17, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 30.8 MB

The guys go over the first half of the NBA season in review and make their picks for NBA MVP, Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year and more. They also answer the question, is the midseason at All-Star break or at the 41 game mark? Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @justhooptalk www.instagram.com/justhooptalk www.facebook.com/justhooptalk www.twitter.com/justhooptalk www.youtube.com/justhooptalk Follow Will Thompson on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @goodthompson ww...

JHT 028 - All Star Game Picks

February 15, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 15.5 MB

The guys discuss into the NBA All-Star drafts for Team Giannis and Team Lebron. Also, they make their picks for the game itself and discuss the new format of the game. As part of the new format for the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, the two teams will compete to win each quarter for their designated charities. Team LeBron Starters: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kawhi Leonard, Luka Doncic, James Harden Reserves: Damian Lillard, Ben Simmons, Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook...

JHT 027 - NBA Dunk Contest

February 14, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 16 MB

A conversation about the upcoming Dunk Contest including our picks to win! The 35th AT&T Slam Dunk is part of State Farm® All-Star Saturday Night, which also features the Taco Bell® Skills Challenge and the MTN DEW® 3-Point Contest. All-Star Saturday Night will air live on TNT and ESPN Radio in the United States at 8 p.m. ET. NBA All-Star 2020 will reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages. What: AT&T Slam Dunk When: Saturday, Feb. 15 | 9 p.m. ET ...

JHT 026 - NBA 3 Point Contest

February 13, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 22.4 MB

New Rules, including the longer long ball. 3 point shot is now in the 3 point contest! The 2020 MTN DEW 3-Point Contest features a new look with the addition of two shots in the “MTN DEW Zone” – two locations positioned equidistant between the traditional racks at the top of the 3-point arc and the adjacent “wing” rack. Each of the two ball pedestals in the MTN DEW Zone is located 6 feet behind the 3-point line and holds one special green ball, the “3-Ball.” Shots made with the green ball...

JHT 025 - Rising Stars Challenge

February 12, 2020 16:00 - 10 minutes - 16.9 MB

Going over the rising stars challenge and discussing the World vs US format. We talk the players and where they are from and some predictions for the game. The Rising Stars Challenge is a basketball exhibition game held by the National Basketball Association (NBA) on the Friday before the annual All-Star Game as part of the All-Star Weekend. The players are first- and second-year players selected by the NBA's assistant coaches. Two people designated as "general managers" draft players for ...

JHT 024 - Crazy Trade Deadline

February 07, 2020 23:21 - 23 minutes - 36.9 MB

Will and Justin go into the NBA Trade Deadline and review the major trades for the teams. Here is the list: Minnesota acquires D'Angelo Russell Timberwolves receive: D'Angelo Russell, Jacob Evans, Omari Spellman Warriors receive: Andrew Wiggins, 2021 first-round pick (protected Nos. 1-3), 2021 second-round pick Miami acquires Andre Iguodala Heat receive: Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder, Solomon Hill Grizzlies receive: Justise Winslow, James Johnson, Dion Waiters Cleveland acquires Andre D...

JHT 023 - Dame Dolla's Hot Streak

February 06, 2020 16:00 - 13 minutes - 21.2 MB

The guys talk about Damian Lillard's historic hot streak. His streak includes averaging a whopping 45.1 points to go with 9.6 assists, 7.1 triples, 5.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 39.5 minutes while shooting 53.2 percent from the field and 88.1 percent from the line Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @justhooptalk www.instagram.com/justhooptalk www.facebook.com/justhooptalk www.twitter.com/justhooptalk www.youtube.com/justhooptalk Follow Will Thompson on Instagram, Tw...

JHT 022 - East All Stars

February 03, 2020 16:48 - 15 minutes - 22.9 MB

The East starting five was announced and positions seem to be the key talking point. Will and Justin talk about the reserves as names like Bradley Beal and Zach Lavine were left out by the Bleacher Report predictions. Also did Jimmy Butler deserve a starting nod? The guys also discuss if the all-star game needs a formatting change. Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @justhooptalk www.instagram.com/justhooptalk www.facebook.com/justhooptalk www.twitter.com/justhooptalk...

JHT 021 - West All Stars

February 03, 2020 16:44 - 11 minutes - 17.1 MB

Justin and Will go over the NBA announced starters and their choices for reserves. Players discussed include Westbrook, Devin Booker, and some other key members of the team. Did Damian Lillard deserve a start? Other key topics include injuries and record playing a factor in the decision. Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @justhooptalk www.instagram.com/justhooptalk www.facebook.com/justhooptalk www.twitter.com/justhooptalk www.youtube.com/justhooptalk Follow Will Th...

JHT 020 - Kobe Bryant's Lasting Impact

January 30, 2020 22:29 - 15 minutes - 23.8 MB

After a few days of reflection, mourning, and appreciation, we discussed Kobe's impact on the game. With so many people of all types that Kobe Bryant was able to touch, we look at some of the takeaways from his life and some of our favorite moments in his career. Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @justhooptalk Follow William Thompson on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok: @goodthompson Follow Justin Henry on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @justinfluencer

JHT 019 - RIP Kobe Bryant

January 28, 2020 00:24 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MB

This was tough, recorded out of therapeutic need. We talked about the life and legacy of Kobe Bean Bryant, more than a basketball player. His unexpected death, as well as the death of his daughter Giana Bryant and the 7 others with them on the helicopter flight, has shocked the world and puts a lot of things in perspective. Rest in Peace Kobe, Black Mamba, #8,#24, Mr. 81 Greatest Laker ever. #mambamentality

JHT 018 - The Shoe Game

January 23, 2020 16:00 - 14 minutes - 23 MB

The shoe game! We go into the details of this new era of shoes and talk about how it got started & what it's evolved to. We discuss the Jordan Brand, Nike, and other brands like New Era who are players in this space now. Other topics include new player branding, international brands, older brands that have died out and more! Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @justhooptalk Follow William Thompson on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok: @goodthompson Follow Just...

JHT 017 - NBA TV Ratings

January 09, 2020 16:00 - 12 minutes - 19.8 MB

What is the cause of the NBA ratings falling? Will and Justin go over the details of the TV ratings and Will gives insight into what goes into the actual rating themselves. They take a look at causes such as streaming and injuries... and also solutions to the problem that the NBA can implement. Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @justhooptalk www.instagram.com/justhooptalk www.facebook.com/justhooptalk www.twitter.com/justhooptalk www.youtube.com/justhooptalk Follo...

JHT 016 - NBA Rule Changes

January 07, 2020 17:00 - 15 minutes - 24 MB

Justin and Will go over the upcoming 2020-2021 rule change proposals, Some include changes to the number of games, in-season tournaments, and more. Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @justhooptalk Follow William Thompson on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok: @goodthompson Follow Justin Henry on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter: @justinfluencer

JHT 015 - A Week in Review

January 03, 2020 07:44 - 5 minutes - 8.02 MB

We discussed the Christmas NBA games and more! A look at the Standings and thoughts on the week ahead! Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @justhooptalk www.instagram.com/justhooptalk www.facebook.com/justhooptalk www.twitter.com/justhooptalk www.youtube.com/justhooptalk Follow Will Thompson on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @goodthompson www.instagram.com/goodthompson www.twitter.com/goodthompson www.tiktok.com/goodthompson Follow Justin Henry on Instagram, Faceboo...

JHT 014 - Last Podcast of the Decade

December 31, 2019 17:17 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

In the last podcast of the year, Will has a question to ask Justin. Something that has been a common assumption for years, especially over this last decade but may be quickly changing into the next decade.

JHT 013 - BUST... Is that term ruining young players?

December 26, 2019 16:00 - 14 minutes - 22.1 MB

The word BUST has been thrown around more than ever and towards players in their first 1-3 years. With the new era of players on social media, are fans being too quick to judge and voice their displeasure? Should the players just deal with it? We discuss how this impacts the game and our future players. Follow @JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Follow @Justinfluencer on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Follow @GoodThompson on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok

JHT 012 - AAU and Future Impact on NBA Basketball

December 24, 2019 16:00 - 29 minutes - 45.7 MB

As fans of the game of basketball, Justin and Will talk about the impact of AAU basketball on the NBA and its future. Players like John Wall, Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell are discussed as we talk about the players coming in more polished, but also leveling out much quicker and being more prone to injury. With the current landscape of the NBA is this a good thing or a bad thing moving forward? They guys discuss the AAU culture and its impact in an extended episode. Follow @JustHoopTalk o...

JHT 011 - NBA Trade Rumors

December 19, 2019 16:00 - 18 minutes - 28.2 MB

We are at that point when basketball trade rumors start swirling. We discuss some top trade candidates including Blake Griffin, Chris Paul, Andre Igoudala, Lamarcus Aldridge and Kevin Love. Also talking about what teams are looking for trades and can bolster their Championship odds including the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat and Boston Celtics. Follow @JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Follow @Justinfluencer on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Follow @Good...

JHT 010 - Talking Nuggets, Pacers, and The Other Low Market Teams

December 17, 2019 16:00 - 25 minutes - 39.4 MB

Justin and Will discuss David Stern's impact on the game of basketball as he deals with health issues. Also, topics of discussion include teams like the Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers and more, as teams that don't get discussed in the media as often but need some love. Follow @JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Follow @Justinfluencer on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Follow @GoodThompson on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and TikTok

JHT 009 - NBA Quarter Season Update

December 12, 2019 20:45 - 23 minutes - 37.1 MB

JustHoopTalk episode 9 we talked about the surprise of the first part of the NBA season including Kyrie Irving and the Nets situation, why Zion Williamson and the Pelicans are struggling, and how the Knicks continue to fail at building up their historic basketball franchise. Other topics include the greatest player of all time and greatest coach of all time dynamic including examples like the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @justhoopta...

JHT 008 - Who's the MVP? and the Return of Carmelo Anthony

December 05, 2019 00:25 - 16 minutes - 25.8 MB

Justin and Will talk about the resurgence of Carmelo Anthony and question why he has been out of the league. They discuss the top MVP candidates including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lebron James, Luka Doncic, James Harden, and Anthony Davis. 20 games into the season we go over the NBA Power Rankings and the top 5 teams: Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. Follow @justhooptalk on all platforms Connect with Justin Henry @justinfluencer ...

JHT 007 - Surprises and Concerns this NBA Season

November 21, 2019 21:33 - 19 minutes - 32.1 MB

Justin and Will go into some early season trends, including why what Kawhi and the Clippers are doing with Load Management, send the wrong message to the league. Other topics include the Blazers struggles, Carmelo Anthony back in the league, and the Lakers/Celtics rise to the top. Will goes into his trip to multiple arenas over the last couple of weeks and the guys talk about the differences in these NBA environments. Follow @justhooptalk, @justinfluencer, @goodthompson on all social med...

JHT 006 - Warriors & Kings Struggling, Other Early Surprises

November 02, 2019 19:18 - 24 minutes - 38.3 MB

Justin and Will go over the early season struggles of the Warriors and Kings including Steph Curry's broken hand and the Kings 0-5 start. Other topics include surprising rookies, corrections on some of the early season predictions, and thoughts on teams like the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat. Follow @justhooptalk, Connect with Justin Henry @justinfluencer, Connect with Will Thompson @goodthompson

JHT 005 - Luka the next GOAT?

October 29, 2019 23:15 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

One week into the season and we have nothing but UNPREDICTABLE results. The Suns look legit while the Warriors look to be in trouble. Justin and Will talk about some of the surprises of the season and where things go from here. Justin also has a VERY HOT take on Luka Doncic and his future as an NBA player. Other topics of discussion include the NBA G League and the guys' participation in the Stockton Kings Media Day as well as the big news of the day: Payment for Collegiate Athletes. Follo...

JHT 004 - 2019-2020 Season Preview and Predictions

October 22, 2019 22:27 - 14 minutes - 33.5 MB

Justin and Will start a new annual tradition: predicting the winners of the NBA's end-of-season awards. In about six months, votes will be cast based on what happens on the court in between now and then, and we will have our answers. With opening night here, picks were made for all the major awards: Most Valuable Player, Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, Most Improved Player, and NBA Champion. Follow JustHoopTalk on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter: @just...

JHT 003 - NBA Eastern Conference Preview

October 18, 2019 23:16 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

Justin and Will go over the 2019-2020 NBA Eastern Conference predictions. They discuss the Boston Celtics being a contender and debate about who the real #1 team in the East is...the 76ers or the Bucks. They both like a few sleepers in the East like the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks and break their playoff teams for the upcoming season. Follow @justhooptalk on all social media platforms.

JHT 002 - NBA Western Conference Preview

October 18, 2019 23:04 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MB

@justinfluencer and @goodthompson review the Western Conference heading into the 2019-2020 NBA Season. Discussing teams from top to bottom and even give their Playoff Predictions. They talk about some surprise picks including the Dallas Mavericks and Sacramento Kings. Follow @justhooptalk on all platforms

JHT 001 - Crazy NBA Offseason

October 16, 2019 21:14 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

The first episode: Discussing all things Hoop. - Get to know your hosts: Justin Henry and Will Thompson - Their background and what this podcast is about - Big Free Agency moves - The landscape of the NEW NBA - Thoughts on teams this upcoming season Follow @justhooptalk

Welcome to JustHoopTalk

October 01, 2019 19:00 - 39 seconds - 1020 KB

The podcast that's Just Hoop Talk. We cover it all... NBA, College, Women's, High School, AAU and more!