#392: 2027 NBA season preview
We preview the 2026-27 season, starting with what looks like an incredibly competitive East. Then, the West. Support at www.patreon.com/thi...
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20 of 391 episodes#391: 21st Century Thinkies Ep 5 | Paint Protector
In our Finale episode, it’s the Big Kahuna — who protects the paint the best? We also recap the series at the end, discuss what we learned,...
#391: 21st Century Thinkies Ep 5 | Paint Protector
In our Finale episode, it’s the Big Kahuna — who protects the paint the best? We also recap the series at the end, discuss what we learned,...
#390: 21st century Thinkies Ep 4 | Perimeter Helper, Motor
In Part 4 of our 21st century defensive awards, we discuss the best perimeter helper. Who is the best player at helping from the outside, di...
#389: Redrafting the last 3 drafts, Cody’s Odyssey!
Cody gives his thoughts on Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey. But first, we attempt to build a draft board (based on their future) from the last 3...
#388: Summer moves (from the summer)
We unearth an unreleased episode from July where we discuss the big off-season movies, including LeBron James going to Philadelphia (at the...
#387: Top-4 rookie thoughts, MJ with another star
We review the top-4 picks at Summer League in Las Vegas in July, then answer a thought experiment about Michael Jordan winning 6 championshi...
#386: 21st century Thinkies Ep 3 | Ball Screens, Post Defense and Hands
In the most deranged, psychotic podcast we’ve ever done, Part 3 of our 21st century defensive awards covers defending ball-screen driven off...
#385: 21st century Thinkies Ep 2 | Most Versatile Defender
In Part 2 of our 21st century defensive awards, we discuss the most versatile defender. Who can guard multiple offensive archetypes, provide...
#384: 21st century Thinkies Ep 1 | Perimeter Isolation
In Part 1 of our 21st century defensive awards, we discuss the best isolation defenders on the perimeter. What’s a perfect build? How does e...
#383: Top-10 players of 2026
Who were the best players of 2026? We discuss resurgent players (Kawhi Leonard), sleeping giants (Giannis), elder statesmen (Curry and LeBro...
#382: Draft evolution with J. Kyle Mann
We discuss the changing landscape and value of the NBA draft in the 21st century, valuing prospects differently, development arcs (eg Kyle L...
#381: Thoughts on the Knicks title & the Spurs run
We reflect on the unprecedented New York run and close to the Finals, but first, thoughts on the Spurs incredibly unique season, Victor Wemb...
#380: The Knicks comeback for the ages
The OG tip! We react to the biggest comeback in Finals history. What happened to the Spurs? Is the series over? How did the Knicks come back...
#379: The Knicks magical run
The Athletic’s Fred Katz tries to help explain New York’s magical run and winning streak in the playoffs. What’s changed on offense, defense...
#378: 2026 NBA Finals Preview, blowing up OKC
We preview the 2026 NBA Finals, matchup dynamics, expectations and more. But first, we reflect on the classic Western Conference Finals and...
#377: The Thunder-Spurs chess match! Knicks back in Finals
What caused Wemby to have such a poor Game 5? We discuss the incredible back and forth chess match, Oklahoma City’s latest adjustments and m...
#376: Wemby’s ascension, Spurs-Thunder madness, ECF thoughts
How good is Victor Wembanyama? Is he the best defender ever? We discuss the incredible Thunder-Spurs series, Dylan Harper, the Game 1 classi...
#375: Spurs-Wolves, physicality, on-ball creators + Ajay Mitchell
We discuss the 2nd round, the incredible physicality, the importance of off-the-dribble creators, Wolves-Spurs, the Thunder dominance and a...
#374: Round 1 insanity, Round 2 previews + Playoff themes
The Lakers and the 76ers pull off massive comebacks. Joel Embiid and Paul George are back! The Pistons hold Orlando to 19 points in a half....