Basketball On The Internet.

THERE is no question both podcast colleague Brad Rosen and I respect Melbourne United as the NBL benchmark but in this week's Brad&Boti episode, we're looking at just how Illawarra achieved its second championship despite playing without injured star centre Sam Froling.

Yes, we know United's season was driven by the disappointment of losing Game 5 last year against Tasmania but just as motivating for the Hawks was their three-game semi final demise before that at Melbourne's hands.

How loud was it in the Sandpit, Illawarra's home of the WIN Entertainment Centre in Wollongong? Brad was on hand to experience it and is still amazed at how loudly the region responded to its heroes as they claimed their first title since 2001.

Is there a better way to determine the Larry Sengstock Medallist as the Championship Series' Most Valuable Player?

There was understandable controversy and debate over Matthew Dellavedova's formal win over William "Davo" Hickey.

Surely the voting should be skewed toward Games 4 and 5 having greater cache than a Game 1, for example.

Speaking of Delly, does he stay at United or move on? Our thoughts.

Bryce Cotton departing from Perth ... we did tell you with great confidence we could see that happening and now the future for the Wildcats looks interesting in a number of different ways.

Kendric Davis was never coming back to the 36ers, at least not as long as Mike Wells was coach, so is he the right fit now at Perth?

There also is a whisper around that Gary Clark, such a star for the Hawks in 2023-24, might be keen for a return to Illawarra.

We delve into all of this and more and have an unusual take for this show with our Rosen Rattler and Nagy Nasty crossing over!

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