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#7: The Bucks historic start & interpreting modern numbers
The Bucks are off to an incredible start after a month – where does history say they will finish? How have other teams fared who started similarly? And what should we make of the huge numbers being p…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
#6: Nate Duncan, Part II - LeBron vs. Jordan
In Part II of our conversation, Nate and I (finally) talk Jordan vs. LeBron, comparing levels of competition, conference disparities, outside shooting, defensive consistency, longevity and the proble…
Published on 6 years, 10 months ago
#5: Nate Duncan, Part I - 2019 League trends & the GOATness of Steph Curry
In Part I, Nate Duncan stops by the show to discuss parity, isoball trends and the liabilities of weak offense and defense. We also discuss Steph Curry’s place among the all-time great seasons and hi…
Published on 6 years, 10 months ago
#4: The Lakers Math Problem & the Promise of Passing
In this episode, I discuss the Lakers overload of on-ball players and how the pieces will fit together with LeBron James and the returning talent. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
Published on 6 years, 11 months ago
#3: The Problem with Analytics
I discuss the good and the bad of analytics while pondering the single most important philosophical question of our time: Can the Eye Test and Stats ever co-exist? I also reminisce about a controvers…
Published on 6 years, 11 months ago
#2: Best Scorers in NBA History Part II
In part 2, I discuss the value of lower efficiency scorers like Russell Westbrook and Allen Iverson, sort out who improved and declined the most in the playoffs and stack up the best overall scorers …
Published on 7 years ago
#1: Best Scorers in NBA History Part I
How valuable were Wilt's 50 points per game? Kobe's 35? A new way to measure scoring seasons based on historical impact data reveals just how much big scoring can move the needle compared to other co…
Published on 7 years ago