Ep.74: "Hip 2 Da Game" Ft. Desmond Powell (NY Knicks, Chi Bulls Thoughts | Hip-Hop and Faith)

The Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast

On this edition of the world renowned, hardly ever listened to pod, Mike Steph welcomes host of @19mediagroup podcast "Hip 2 da Games" Desmond Powell to discuss the following: How Desmond's Faith is inspirational to others and when did he realize that for himself? How his love of basketball was discovered and fostered. How his "hoop dreams deferred" led to him embarking on a career in media? The Birth of "Hip 2 da games" and in turn how he came onto the radar of the podcast group. Also how his faith and dedication led to the opportunity. Why Desmond decided that this year was the right place and time to officially release his debut singles. Then we delve into our Favorite editions of NBA Live and NBA 2K. Finally we close with our thoughts on the early part of the NBA season. The biggest surprises and disappointments so far. How this latest iteration of the Chicago Bulls has Des excited. Will the Minnesota Twolves regret trading Karl Anthony-Towns and how the NY Knicks are benefitting from said trade. And why Mike Steph's infatuation with the Golden State Warriors has come to an end and who's responsible for this change in attitude. All that and more !! Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Intro- 0:00 Introducing Desmond Powell (the importance of FAITH)- 7:31 Family background and upbringing- 22:36 Chicago Bulls Fandom- 38:07 Hoop Dreams- 42:57 Birth of Hip 2 da Games pod- 56:03 Love of Hip-hop- 1:30:19 Favorite NBA Live/NBA 2K- 2:04:40 Surprise teams (success and disappointments)- 2:17:53 Surprise players (success and failures)- 2:24:56 Chicago Bulls thoughts- 2:30:30 NY Knicks thoughts- 2:34:45 Golden State Warriors Thoughts- (Steph Curry's last ride?) 2:51:13 Outro- 3:06:07 Hip 2 da Games 🍎: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hip-2-da-games/id1612759684 📺: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwC-t_WRik2_PmUT1E-3iTbT8Xxa2H4GS&si=GPAT3vZT2Grc3ldA #nba #nyknicks #knicks #bulls #chicagobulls #warriors #goldenstatewarriors #stephencurry #stephcurry #faith #god #bible #basketball #podcasts #jets #nyjets #karlanthonytowns #randle #NFL #nba2k #nbalive #ps5 #ps4 #videogames #football