Thinking Basketball

Thinking Basketball

Ben Taylor, creator of the popular YouTube channel Thinking Basketball (and author of Thinking Basketball the book) goes deeper on basketball analysis, history, philosophy and theory with co-host Cody Houdek, and a variety of guests ranging from journalists to former players. Ideal for fans interested in Xs and Os, stats & analytics, coaching and team strategy and adjustments, in-depth breakdowns on player strengths and weaknesses, and who is better and who is best in the NBA. (GOAT debates!)

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#148: Top 40 careers | Magic Johnson, Larry Bird (and Kobe & Dirk)

#148: Top 40 careers | Magic Johnson, Larry Bird (and Kobe & Dirk)

In Episode 8 of our top-40 careers series, we compare the offensive and defensive styles of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird and discuss the unique symmetries of their careers. But first, we start with Di...

4 Loka 20221h 14min

#147: Top 40 careers | The first offensive GOAT (Jerry West and Oscar Robertson)

#147: Top 40 careers | The first offensive GOAT (Jerry West and Oscar Robertson)

Was Jerry West actually the best player of the 1960s? In episode 7 of the top-40 career series, we discuss West's extraordinary scoring achievements, the Lakers offensive “dynasty” with him, and how h...

30 Syys 20221h 28min

#146: Top 40 careers | Steph Curry and Chris Paul

#146: Top 40 careers | Steph Curry and Chris Paul

In episode 6 of the top-40 career series, we make the case for Chris Paul as one of the most underrated players in NBA history – has he had the worst “playoff luck” of any modern player? How great was...

27 Syys 20221h 13min

#145: Top 40 careers | Kevin Durant and Julius Erving

#145: Top 40 careers | Kevin Durant and Julius Erving

In episode 5 of the top-40 career series, we try to make sense of just how good Julius Erving's peak was, and why he looked so much better in the ABA compared to the NBA. We also discuss Kevin Durant'...

23 Syys 20221h 22min

#144: Top 40 careers | Steve Nash and John Stockton

#144: Top 40 careers | Steve Nash and John Stockton

In episode 4 of the top-40 career series, we explore the differences and similarities between John Stockton and Steve Nash. What part of Stockton's career is Ben more impressed by lately? Where does N...

20 Syys 20221h 20min

#143: Top 40 careers | James Harden and Reggie Miller

#143: Top 40 careers | James Harden and Reggie Miller

In episode 3 of the top-40 career series, we discuss the different offensive styles of James Harden and Reggie Miller, the (surprising) success of their respective teams in the playoffs, and how they ...

16 Syys 20221h 22min

#142: Top-40 careers | Isiah Thomas, Elgin Baylor & overrating the 1960s

#142: Top-40 careers | Isiah Thomas, Elgin Baylor & overrating the 1960s

In episode 2 of the top-40 career series, we take a long look at Isiah Thomas. Why is Thomas often viewed as one of the 3 or 4 best point guards in NBA history? How responsible was he for the success ...

13 Syys 20221h 6min

#141: Top-40 careers | Do Giannis and Kawhi make the list?

#141: Top-40 careers | Do Giannis and Kawhi make the list?

In episode 1 of our top-40 career update, we look at the modern players who may or may not have cracked the top-40 list in the 5 seasons since the original “Backpicks GOAT” project. Will Giannis Antet...

9 Syys 202249min

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