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The Control Room with Esrael Yohannes

The Control Room with Esrael Yohannes

Written by: Esrael Yohannes
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 Welcome to The Control Room! This show breaks down NBA basketball using stats researched by graphics producer, Esrael Yohannes, providing a fresh take on the league through objective data and analysis. Special guests include fellow sports broadcasters, former professional athletes, and members of the Hall of Fame, where you will also learn about their careers in the sports broadcasting industry.

If you know ball, or you want to know ball, this is the pod for you.

This is an independent project and is not associated with the NBA, FanDuel Sports Network, or any other sports network.© 2023-2025 Esrael Yohannes Basketball
Episodes
  • S03E01 - The 2025-26 NBA Season Outlook + Cooper Flagg, Kawhi & Aspiration, and the NBA's Gambling Scandal

    S03E01 - The 2025-26 NBA Season Outlook + Cooper Flagg, Kawhi & Aspiration, and the NBA's Gambling Scandal
    Oct 28 2025

    The Control Room returns for Season 3! The Oklahoma City Thunder have won the 2025 NBA Championship, and Esrael breaks down their dominant season led by their MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. He also looks at who their potential challengers could be this season, as the last 7 seasons have featured 7 different champions. Then, he gives an outlook on the Dallas Mavericks, who selected Cooper Flagg with the 1st overall pick. Finally, Esrael provides the latest on the controversial deals between Kawhi Leonard, the LA Clippers, and Aspiration, as well as the gambling scandal that rocked the NBA Thursday morning.

    Pablo Torre Finds Out (Aspiration Investigation - Full Playlist): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLp43H6Vt_yDoUarxNb_fVK9_6bSiA2aHo&si=2w_m-8Sd2cDIc6RB
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    57 mins
  • S02E12 - The Best Two Words In Sports...Game 7

    S02E12 - The Best Two Words In Sports...Game 7
    Jun 23 2025
    The 2025 NBA Finals have gone to a seventh game! Esrael breaks down the numbers from the playoffs and Finals for the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. He'll make his case for how each team can finish the job and win the 2025 NBA Championship. *Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before Game 7 began. Tyrese Haliburton unfortunately suffered an injury in the 1st quarter. Sending my best to him and wishing for a major comeback.
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    29 mins
  • S02E11 - The 2025 NBA Finals Preview - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers

    S02E11 - The 2025 NBA Finals Preview - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers
    Jun 6 2025

    The 2025 NBA Finals are set between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Esrael returns to break down how OKC and Indiana reached this point through their successful styles of play. He also gives his prediction of who will be crowned the 2025 NBA Champion.
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    28 mins
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