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#170: Development in the modern game & All-Star minutes
Offenses seem to have a strategic edge of defenses in today's game, so what does this mean for development? Are there differences between Internation…
3 years, 3 months ago
#169: The Heliocentric rankings
What happens when players are the only stars on the court? In this episode, we attempt to sort out the best “lone stars” or heavy-lifters who can car…
3 years, 3 months ago
#168: Are the Clippers still built for the playoffs? (And All-defense is crowded!)
The Clippers 5-out offense filled with flexible, switching defenders and strong outside shooters took them to the Conference Finals in 2021. But do t…
3 years, 3 months ago
#167: The problem with one-dimensional scorers
Rookies and sophomores with big scoring numbers create a lot of hype, but sometimes can't even stay in the league! (Brandon Jennings was “the next Iv…
3 years, 3 months ago
#166: The title contenders
We discuss the Nets improved defense and the seriousness of the Grizzlies, along with the handful of teams who we think could win the East and the We…
3 years, 3 months ago
#165: Jokic is the offensive GOAT vs. Jokic's defensive problem
Is Nikola Jokic having the best offensive season in regular season history? And can the Nuggets defense stop teams in the playoffs with Jokic playing…
3 years, 3 months ago
#164: The best shooters ever
Who are the best shooters in NBA history? (Or really, of the 3-point era?) We discuss the concept of outside shooting skill and use a model to estima…
3 years, 4 months ago
#163: Why are offenses so good right now?!
We discuss some of the reasons why we are seeing record-setting offensive efficiency around the league this season. Why have we seen an increase in m…
3 years, 4 months ago
#162: What defensive stats actually tell us | Anthony Davis & New Orleans
We start with the Pelicans surprising defense and Anthony Davis's resurgence in Los Angeles, and segue into a bigger conversation about how to judge …
3 years, 4 months ago
#161: Top 25 under 25 Draft
We attempt to draft the 25 best players under 25 this year, based on how good they are right now. There are surprises, twists and turns, and utter ag…
3 years, 4 months ago