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Baseline: The London Lions Podcast
The Playoff Final at the O2, Ovie Soko’s Retirement, & SLB Awards
In Episode 23, Brian Bosche is joined by Darien Nelson-Henry, Tahir Hajat, and London Lions CEO Lenz Balan for a special episode focused on the biggest game of the season – the SLB Men’s Playoff Final at The O2 on Sunday 17th May.
The episode reflects on the Lions’ journey to the final, the moments that shaped the season, and the pressure and excitement that comes with competing on the biggest stage in British basketball.
The conversation also looks at Ovie Soko’s retirement and the impact he’s had on the game, both on and off the court, as one of the defining figures of British basketball’s modern era.
Plus, the team reacts to this season’s SLB Awards, discussing standout performances across the league and the recognition earned throughout another huge year for the Lions.
One game left. One more trophy on the line.
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