Welcome to Hoopsology — where basketball meets insight.
We bring you smart, in-depth conversations about the NBA, WNBA, and global hoops culture through interviews with athletes, analysts, journalists, and insiders. Whether it’s breaking news, timeless rivalries, or behind-the-scenes stories, we keep it real and respectful to the game.
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Welcome to Hoopsology — where basketball meets insight.
We bring you smart, in-depth conversations about the NBA, WNBA, and global hoops culture through interviews with athletes, analysts, journalists, and insiders. Whether it’s breaking news, timeless rivalries, or behind-the-scenes stories, we keep it real and respectful to the game.
🎙 Player interviews
📈 Expert analysis
🧠 Smart takes on the sport, media, and culture
Subscribe for authentic basketball talk that respects the past, analyzes the present, and looks to the future of the game.#nba #WNBA
Hosts: Matt Thomas, Justin Goodrum and Allan Muenzler
Contact: Hoopsologypod@gmail.com
From Rucker Park to the NBA: Magic Assistant Coach God Shammgod on Basketball Culture & Evolution
Hoopsology
31 minutes
4 weeks ago
From Rucker Park to the NBA: Magic Assistant Coach God Shammgod on Basketball Culture & Evolution
*Recorded September 17th*
Basketball culture starts in New York City, and few people embody that legacy like God Shammgod.
On this episode of the Hoopsology Podcast, God Shammgod joins us for a powerful conversation about Rucker Park, NYC streetball, and how New York guards shaped the modern NBA. From witnessing legends at Harlem’s most famous courts to influencing today’s positionless, five-out offense, Shammgod explains why the league looks the way it does today.
We dive deep into:
The real impact of New York City basketball culture
How streetball influenced the modern NBA
Why the game became positionless
The evolution of guards, big men, and offensive freedom
His creative process behind writing his new book
Coaching today’s NBA players and what surprises him most
What fans should truly appreciate when watching NBA games
Why basketball is bigger than stats — it’s identity, art, and life
Shammgod also discusses his role as an NBA assistant coach, the future of the league, and why today’s players mirror the style NYC guards were playing decades ago.
If you love basketball history, NBA analysis, streetball culture, and elite storytelling, this is a must-watch conversation.
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Hoopsology
Welcome to Hoopsology — where basketball meets insight.
We bring you smart, in-depth conversations about the NBA, WNBA, and global hoops culture through interviews with athletes, analysts, journalists, and insiders. Whether it’s breaking news, timeless rivalries, or behind-the-scenes stories, we keep it real and respectful to the game.
🎙 Player interviews
📈 Expert analysis
🧠 Smart takes on the sport, media, and culture
Subscribe for authentic basketball talk that respects the past, analyzes the present, and looks to the future of the game.#nba #WNBA
Hosts: Matt Thomas, Justin Goodrum and Allan Muenzler
Contact: Hoopsologypod@gmail.com
