#365: 1-game peaks, Wemby's MVP stat, Thanos & Tatum concerns
A stat that captures Victor Wembanyama's unrivaled defensive impact! We discuss his latest ascension and where he ranks among the best 1-game peaks in the league right now, what we're looking at in Ja...
10 Mars 1h 13min
#364: What IS a role player? + Knicks, Nuggets updates
We discuss the concept of a role player: Offense vs defense concepts, the negative vs positive uses of the term, great complementary players and whether the concept makes sense in the first place. Plu...
4 Mars 1h 13min
#363: 1-way vs. 2-way Heliocentrism + Spurs-Pistons fallout
We discuss the extremes of Luka Doncic and massive production vs. value, weird fit and building around negative defenders vs. 2-way players. Plus, the fallout from the Celtics big week and the Spurs-P...
26 Feb 1h 10min
#362: The East race post deadline; 1-on-1 Tourney?
The trade deadline changed a few rosters in the East – we discuss James Harden's move to Cleveland, and where that leaves them next to the Celtics, Pistons and Knicks. Also, the All-Star game was fun ...
18 Feb 1h 2min
#361: 2026 Sub All-Stars!
Who are the NEXT best players after the All-Stars? It's time for our annual sub all-star team – those players that move the needle but aren't quite All-Stars. Who do we think of as All-Stars? Who miss...
11 Feb 1h 34min
#360: The value of great plays, the Hornets are good? & Best offensive players Part 3
How valuable are great plays (versus the Little Things)? Plus, the surging Charlotte Hornets and Moussa Diabete. We also wrap up part 3 of our best offensive players discussion with key takeaways and ...
4 Feb 1h 13min
#359: Who pairs WITH ball-dominant stars & Pistons energy!
We start with the Pistons, and possible spacing issues with multiple non-shooters for them and Houston. Then, we continue our top offensive players conversation by discussing best fits next to ball-do...
29 Jan 1h 16min
#358: What is LaMelo? & Top On-Ball players
We discuss the complicated, adventurous, talented LaMelo Ball and his play this season. Then we discuss the best on-ball offensive players this year (pick-and-roll and isolation), and the complexity o...
23 Jan 1h 14min
