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#235: Do you believe in Magic? (And Thunder? And Pace?)
We discuss the importance of pace and the shot clock – both offensively and defensively – but first! We break down the top-rated defense in the NBA, …
2 years, 1 month ago
#234: J. Kyle Mann | 2024 Rookies
In a crazy episode, The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann discusses his new Rookie rankings, the floater 3-pointer, Chet vs. Wemby, Scoot Henderson's bumpy start…
2 years, 1 month ago
#233: Most Improved Player predictions
Who is taking a leap? Which players look like the most improved? We discuss our candidates for the Most Improved Player award, and debate whether the…
2 years, 1 month ago
#232: Power rankings | Are the Mavs legit?
We sort out our “inner circle” contenders, fringe contenders and other possible “really good team” candidates after the first 10 games or so of the s…
2 years, 1 month ago
#231: Defensive Player of the Year predictions
We discuss the best defenders of the early season who are candidates for Defensive Player of the Year. How good is this Timberwolves defense? Will th…
2 years, 2 months ago
#230: OKC, modern basketball & an UNREAL perimeter defender
We discuss the Thunder's positionless basketball and their young core, the versatility of big men like Joel Embiid and the new look 76ers, and an inc…
2 years, 2 months ago
#229: A ROY race (!), the new Warriors & LA's offense
We discuss the exciting start of Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama, the Bucks early start with Damian Lillard, the Lakers bumpy offense, the Magic …
2 years, 2 months ago
#228: 2024 NBA season preview
We preview the upcoming NBA season, mapping out the contenders in each Conference, possible surprise teams, arguments over health and availability, t…
2 years, 2 months ago
#227: Best rim finishers of the 3-pt era
We attempt to discuss who the best rim “finishers” (scorers?) of the last 40-something years. How should we balance finishing near the rim as a big m…
2 years, 2 months ago
#226: The "other" skills | What do stats miss?
What are the blindspots in analyzing basketball players? What do stats fail to capture, and what concepts are rarely (or never!) discussed that make …
2 years, 3 months ago