Beste Thinking Basketball podcaster (2024)

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#264: Size + Defense dominate the start of the playoffs 57:04

5d ago57:04

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We break down the thrilling Game 1 between the Philadelphia 76ers and New Yorks Knicks, the stunning Clippers victory over the Mavs and their gameplan for Luka, and discuss the physical and change in officiating during the first weekend of the 2024 NBA playoffs. Plus out top-8 home court atmospheres. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thi…

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#263: 2024 Playoff preview 1:19:33

12d ago1:19:33

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We preview the 2024 NBA Playoffs! Incredibly pivotal play-in games. Are the Celtics and Nuggets inevitable? Can the Los Angeles teams make a run? Who will be healthy? Is there a sleeper in the East? And what is the exact probability the Timberwolves beat the Suns? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Send in a voice m…

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#262: What have we changed our minds about? 53:00

15d ago53:00

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We talk about what players and ideas we're changed our minds on in the recent years, the impact of “little things” adding up in the game, judging impact, fit and more. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/messageSupport this podcast: …

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#261: 2024 Thinkies! (Defensive Awards) 1:30:17

19d ago1:30:17

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It's again time for the annual Defensive Awards! We hand out awards for best paint protector, perimeter helper and more, as well as discussing some of the current value-drivers philosophical ideas about defense in the 2024 NBA. What player will show up in the most categories? Will anyone win multiple categories? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.pat…

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#260: Jalen power rankings & Playoff officiating 59:52

26d ago59:52

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The officiating points of emphasis have reigned in scoring and curtailed some penetrators – who will this impact the most in the playoffs? Plus, the Rockets are hot, and who is the best “Jalen” in the NBA? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-ba…

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#259: 2024 Playoff draft 1:13:59

1M ago1:13:59

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Who will have the best performance in the 2024 playoffs? We draft a team based on breakout stars, supporting stars, role players and sixth men for the 2024 NBA playoffs. Early bird price at Sportsbusinessclassroom.com with signup code THINKING BASKETBALL. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Send in a voice message: h…

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#258: Poor fit? The Suns, Cavs and Pelicans 1:08:33

1M ago1:08:33

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Cleveland, Phoenix and New Orleans have a ton of talent, but have all been inconsistent or mysterious throughout the season. We discuss how the stars fit together, the role player “fit,” the importance of coaching in fit and more. Early bird price at Sportsbusinessclassroom.com with signup code THINKING BASKETBALL. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.…

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#257: Finals players, defense is back & Cinderella Warriors 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

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Are the Golden State Warriors good enough to win a playoff series this year? We discuss their good play of late when Steph Curry is on the floor, but first, there's been a drop in defensive rating and a change in officiating. Also, what are the indicators that a player will translate to the highest level of basketball in the playoffs and NBA Finals…

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#256: What are the Celtics weaknesses? 1:00:57

2M ago1:00:57

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The Boston Celtics are on the most dominant 11-game win streak in NBA history! We rank the most important Celtics for their playoff run, attempt to contextualize some of their regular season success, and attempt to list possible playoff weaknesses for Boston heading into the postseason. Early bird price at Sportsbusinessclassroom.com with signup co…

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#255: Are the Thunder serious contenders? | Blame Doc! 56:06

2M ago56:06

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We discuss whether the incredibly young Oklahoma City Thunder can be the youngest team in NBA history to win a title. Plus, what's really wrong with the Milwaukee Bucks after hiring Doc Rivers, and MVP narratives and a darkhorse Cody prediction. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Send in a voice message: https://pod…

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#254: The Wild West with No Dunks 55:03

2M ago55:03

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The No Dunks team stops by to discuss the stretch run of the season in the Western Conference (with some Eastern Conference discussion). Who will take the top seed? Where are the Oklahoma City Thunder headed? Can anyone knock off the Denver Nuggets? How do the Clippers and Timberwolves matchup with their size? Follow @TasMelas @treykerby @jeskeets …

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#253: Jokic, the efficiency king? | Overall scoring & turnovers 58:20

2M ago58:20

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What can turnovers tell us about ball-handlers, passers and scorers? Who becomes the most efficient scorers when we account for “scoring” turnovers? In this solo episode, Ben looks at how this impact Nikola Jokic's scoring, Steve Nash and Chris Paul as “aggressive” vs. “conservative” passers, Tyrese Haliburton and Allen Iverson as ball-handlers and…

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#252: 2024 Sub All-Stars! 1:39:28

3M ago1:39:28

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We select the 6th annual Sub All-Stars or “Almost Stars,” the players who are in the next tier after All-Stars. First, we sort out All-Star level players, then discuss players on the fringe and possible Sub All-Stars. Who makes the cut? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.s…

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#251: Victor Wembanyama's ceiling 1:14:26

3M ago1:14:26

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The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann returns to discuss Wemby's incredible potential after exploding in the last month. What are realistic areas of improvement for him? What does he look like with more size? We discuss his offensive potential, defensive feel and IQ and whether he could have the highest peak we've ever seen. Follow @jkylemann. Support at www.p…

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#250: The Cavs are on fire & the next hot team 53:30

3M ago53:30

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Cleveland has moved into the 2nd seed in the East after a bumpy start. Why are so many teams catching fire in the mid season? How do we make sense of a league with so many poor teams at the bottom of the standings? And is there another team waiting to make a run up the standings? Mo Dakhil and John Schuhmann join. Follow @johnschuhmann @MoDakhil_NB…

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#249: OG's unstoppable Knicks & modern offensive rebounding 57:46

3M ago57:46

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Dave DuFour joins to discuss the surging Knicks since the OG Anunoby trade, what makes him such a good fit in New York, and why the Knicks are so good at offensive rebounding. But first, a big Clippers announcement after the Boston game. Follow @DaveDuFourNBA. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas…

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#248: No. 1 options on really bad offenses 1:01:50

3M ago1:01:50

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There can be a razor's edge for young players putting up big stats on bad teams. We discuss these polarizing players, whether they're miscast as primary options, the inconvenient truth about shooting efficiency, and why we're lower – for this season, at least – on players like Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero because of it. With @codyhoudek. Supp…

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#247: The top passers in the NBA 1:09:06

3M ago1:09:06

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What makes a great passer? What characteristics set the best apart from the rest? We discuss the different types of passers in the NBA, some archetypes of passers that aren't quite as valuable, and attempt to sort out the best passers in the in 2024 right now. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Send in a voice messa…

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#246: How are the Utah Jazz suddenly so good?! 53:12

3M ago53:12

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Is Will Hardy making a push for Coach of the Year? How are the Jazz suddenly playing so well? Are they going to make the playoffs and bump Golden State or the Lakers out? We discuss Utah's white hot month, coaching adjustments, and the all-time legendary team the Jazz remind us of. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball ---…

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#245: Is Quickley a diamond in the rough? & Are stars playing longer? 54:26

4M ago54:26

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We break down the Knicks-Raptors trade involving Immanuel Quickley, R.J. Barrett and O.G. Anunoby, and discuss trading a known commodity versus a potential breakout star in a bench role. Plus, with LeBron James and others excelling in their late 30s, are stars playing longer today than ever before? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/think…

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#244: A new title contender? | Power rankings 1:13:22

4M ago1:13:22

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The Clippers are hot and the Thunder are fighting for the top seed – are either inner circle contenders for the 2024 NBA championship? Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC's creative offense be schemed for? Plus, Cody makes a bold proclamation about Nick Nurse and the 76ers, and there's a violent disagreement (or agreement) about the Bucks. With @co…

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#243: Top 25 under 25 draft (2024) 1:50:03

4M ago1:50:03

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Who are the best young players in the league right now? We draft the top players who are in their age 24 (or younger) season according to basketball-reference, if the playoffs were to start today. What happens when Ben forgets to follow his board and forces Cody to do a re-draft? What do we make of players struggling to start the season? Where shou…

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#242: Will the offensive explosion ever stop? 1:01:18

4M ago1:01:18

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Offensive rating around the league is up AGAIN! Multiple teams would be “the best offense in NBA history” by efficiency right now – why? What's changed? What's driving this? Will it stop? We discuss three major factors driving the offensive explosion, whether it “should” be changed, and how defenses can be helped going forward. With @codyhoudek. Su…

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#241: Who has the best defense in the league? 1:04:11

4M ago1:04:11

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Boston and Minnesota have the best records in the league, but who has a better playoff defense? We discuss the sustainability of the Timberwolves impressive defensive, along with the makeup of the other top defenses team in the league. Plus, Derrick White, Kirstaps Porzingis, and the incredible way the Celtics assembled their starting 5. With @cody…

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#240: Embiid vs. Giannis in 2024 | Great Debates 1:02:55

5M ago1:02:55

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Who is better right now, Joel Embiid or Giannis Antetokounmpo? We discuss the offensive and defensive strengths of these former MVPs, the new context of their seasons (and coaches), Embiid's passing improvement, their defensive versatility and more in this resurrection of the Great Debates series. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinki…

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#264: Size + Defense dominate the start of the playoffs 57:04

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#263: 2024 Playoff preview 1:19:33

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#262: What have we changed our minds about? 53:00

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#261: 2024 Thinkies! (Defensive Awards) 1:30:17

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#260: Jalen power rankings & Playoff officiating 59:52

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#259: 2024 Playoff draft 1:13:59

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#258: Poor fit? The Suns, Cavs and Pelicans 1:08:33

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#257: Finals players, defense is back & Cinderella Warriors 1:00:18

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#256: What are the Celtics weaknesses? 1:00:57

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#255: Are the Thunder serious contenders? | Blame Doc! 56:06

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#254: The Wild West with No Dunks 55:03

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#253: Jokic, the efficiency king? | Overall scoring & turnovers 58:20

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#252: 2024 Sub All-Stars! 1:39:28

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#251: Victor Wembanyama's ceiling 1:14:26

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#250: The Cavs are on fire & the next hot team 53:30

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#249: OG's unstoppable Knicks & modern offensive rebounding 57:46

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#248: No. 1 options on really bad offenses 1:01:50

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#247: The top passers in the NBA 1:09:06

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#246: How are the Utah Jazz suddenly so good?! 53:12

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#245: Is Quickley a diamond in the rough? & Are stars playing longer? 54:26

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#244: A new title contender? | Power rankings 1:13:22

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#243: Top 25 under 25 draft (2024) 1:50:03

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#242: Will the offensive explosion ever stop? 1:01:18

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#241: Who has the best defense in the league? 1:04:11

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#240: Embiid vs. Giannis in 2024 | Great Debates 1:02:55

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