#181: The best bench players in 2023
Who are the best bench players in the league right now? Why do certain types of players seem to start versus coming off the bench? Should limited scorers be in the running for Sixth Man of the Year? A...
3 Mars 20231h 1min
#180: Defenses need help | A 351 point game!
The Kings and Clippers scored an incredible 351 points over the weekend, Damian Lillard scored 71, and offenses continue to explode league-wide. We discuss this, and what can be done – what should be ...
27 Feb 202352min
#179: The “new” James Harden | Re-evaluating players
James Harden missed the All-Star game for the first time in a decade, but that actually has us wondering if this year makes his career look better. We discuss Harden's fit with Embiid, stylistic chang...
24 Feb 20231h 10min
#178: The best Age 21 and younger seasons in NBA history
Who was the best 18-year old in league history? The best 20-year old? When do players become MVP-level players? In this episode, we discuss Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady and a ...
20 Feb 20231h 18min
#177: The evolution of 3-and-D players
Today's 3-and-D players are doing more than just spot-up and shoot on offense – we discuss the expanded skills that have added an extra dimension to these role players, the history of 3-and-D, and mor...
16 Feb 202358min
#176: Overvaluing 1st round picks & The best cutters, screeners, dunkers and more...
Who are the best players at the “other” skills? We discuss under-represented skills like cutting, screening and more, nominating some of the NBA's best in each category. But first, we revisit the Suns...
12 Feb 20231h 14min
#175: Post deadline power rankings
Who are the inner circle title contenders after the trade deadline? Are the Suns the new favorite in the West? We break down the primary and fringe title contenders in a wide open league, along with K...
9 Feb 20231h 6min
#174 2023 Sub All-Stars
We select the 5th annual Thinking Basketball “Sub” All-Stars – those players in the next tier below All-Stars (the “Almost Stars”) who don't quite make the cut. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreo...
6 Feb 20231h 23min
