Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talked about how the Warriors are different this year, the second impeachment of Donald Trump, Sheldon Adelson, James Harden, the Warriors and much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY January 11, 2020 TrueHoop on NBA’s loosening grip on COVID-19 . * FRIDAY January 8, 2020 Jarod Hector on the most powerful offensive force in the NBA. * WEDNESDAY January 6, 2020 Lindsay Gibbs on the WNBA’s role in the historic Georgia senate run...
Jan 13, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about the NBA’s loosening grip on COVID-19, the array of NBA injuries, the Warriors, and LaMelo Ball. All while trying, with mixed results, to avoid the topic of “seditious conspiracy.” RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY January 8, 2020 Jarod Hector on the most powerful offensive force in the NBA. * WEDNESDAY January 6, 2020 Lindsay Gibbs on the WNBA’s role in the historic Georgia senate runoff elections. * MONDAY January 4, 2...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector , multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics. They talked about the rioters at Capitol Hill, the most powerful offensive force in the NBA, COVID in the league, and much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * WEDNESDAY January 6, 2020 Lindsay Gibbs on the WNBA’s role in the historic...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop spoke with Lindsay Gibbs, the founder of Power Plays , a no-b******t newsletter about sexism in sports, and co-host of the feminist sports podcast, Burn It All Down. She talked about the WNBA’s role in the historic Georgia senate runoff elections. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY January 4, 2020 David Thorpe’s observations from the first two weeks of the 2020-2021 season. * MONDAY December 28, 2020 TrueHoop’s favorite moments from a crazy year of BRING IT IN. ...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Happy new year! Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talked about David’s notes from the first games of the new year. David delighted in Stephen Curry’s game-on-the-line pass to Andrew Wiggins and has some appreciation for the early performance of LaMelo Ball. Mostly they discussed David’s post full of observations from the first two weeks of the 2020-2021 season. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY December 28, 2020 TrueHoop’s favorite moments from a crazy year of BRI...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on our FINAL BRING IT IN of 2020, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector reminisce about their favorite moments from a crazy year of BRING IT IN. Happy new year, TrueHoop family. We’ll see you in 2021. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * WEDNESDAY December 22, 2020 David Thorpe on the infinite potential of James Wiseman. * MONDAY December 20, 2020 TrueHoop on Rudy Gobert’s new deal and the dangerous Jazz. * FRIDAY December 18, 2020 Zachary Binney on whether people in the NBA ar...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott discussed the Nets’ playing with joy (except in the post-game TNT interview), Caris LeVert’s aggressive shooting, the infinite potential of James Wiseman, the Warriors’ prospects, the Lakers’ lack of rim protection when Marc Gasol sits, LeBron’s ankle and age, and the Clippers’ incredible passing. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY December 20, 2020 TrueHoop on Rudy Gobert’s new deal and the dangerous Jazz. * FRIDAY December 18, 20...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott discussed big questions going into the NBA season. Henry is recovered from COVID, LaMelo Ball made some amazing highlights but Terry Rozier has performed way better running the same team, does it matter where James Harden ends up?, Rudy Gobert’s new deal and the dangerous Jazz, and the Lakers’ challenge. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY December 18, 2020 Zachary Binney on whether people in the NBA are safe from COVID-19. * WEDNES...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with return guest Zachary Binney, epidemiologist and Assistant Professor of Quantitative Theory and Methods at Emory University, Oxford College. His research currently sits at the intersection of sports and public health, focusing on sports injuries and athlete health. The bubble is long gone, replaced by rigorous testing and various other protocols. How is the NBA doing? Are people in the NBA safe from COVID-19? What would it take to have...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector , multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics. They talked about Giannis re-signing with the Bucks, James Harden’s leadership, and much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY December 14, 2020 David and Henry on rookies whose early preseason performance stood out, or not. * F...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Obi Toppin, LaMelo Ball, Malachi Flynn, Cole Anthony, Devin Vassell, Deni Avdija, Facundo Campazzo, Tyrese Halliburton, Anthony Edwards … today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talked about rookies whose early preseason performance stood out, or not. Also: Rui Hachimura bullied Kevin Durant, Sekou Doumboya is David’s favorite of the preseason, DeAndre Hunter looks good, and Harry Giles is back! RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY December 11, 2020 David Thorpe’s preseaso...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector , multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics. They talked about David Thorpe’s preseason picks, understanding crazy NBA billionaires, Kyrie’s refusal to talk to the press, and more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * WEDNESDAY December 9, 2020 Ron Stewart on Mitch Richmond, Vince Car...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke to Rob Stewart. He’s a G-League and college scout for the Milwaukee Bucks and 32-year veteran of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He served as a men’s basketball assistant to current Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger, at Florida and Kansas State. Mostly, he’s a longtime mentor to David Thorpe. They talked about Mitch Richmond, Vince Carter, R.C. Buford, and many others. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY December 7, 20...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott rapid fire cover 20 NBA topics. How is the NBA handling the 48 positive COVID tests? Will the NBA will be able to play if entire cities shut down? How’s Zion Williamson doing in camp? RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY December 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Paul George and accountability . * WEDNESDAY December 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers failed run at the title. * MONDAY November 30, 2020 David Thorpe answered ...
Dec 07, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector , multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics. They talked about the NBA and major leagues returning to play, the Rockets line up, Paul George and accountability, and much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * WEDNESDAY December 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kawhi Leonard and the Clipper...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott discuss Jovan Buha’s article in the Athletic about Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers failed run at the title. Also: the Raptor and Blazers will be good, for different reasons. Joakim Noah stories. shared Joakim Noah stories and discussed why Pelton’s RPM projections love the Raptors. Kemba Walker, Bill Walton, John Wall, and more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY November 30, 2020 David Thorpe answered Henry Abbott’s 26 questions a...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop David Thorpe answered Henry Abbott’s 26 questions about the upcoming season. But something terrible happened, and the first ten were devoured by the angry gods of digital media. So here we proudly present the last 16, just to keep everyone on their toes. Will the Knicks win 25 games? Do they want to? The Nets might be tremendous, but could they also miss the playoffs? Will teams play deep into their rosters because of the condensed schedule? Are the Blazers a top-fo...
Nov 30, 2020•34 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector , multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics. They talked about free agency, Taylor Rooks’ GQ report from the bubble, Laker fans OUTRAGED that David didn’t rank their team first, the next few months in the NBA, and the hard work David has putting in to make a really big batch of ...
Nov 25, 2020•59 min
Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk free agency. It’s hard to make a good team better. Did ANY contender get better this offseason? RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY November 20, 2020 Jarod Hector on the Warriors’ nuclear option . * WEDNESDAY November 18, 2020 David and Henry consider 10 draft topics . * MONDAY November 16, 2020 David’s top picks for the draft this year . * SATURDAY November 14, 2020 Jahmi'us Ramsey on prepping for the draft . * FRIDAY November 13, 2020 J...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector , multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics. They talked about AOC, Joe Lacob’s spare $82 million, LaMelo’s draft night party, the Bucks’ plan B, the best ending of the Trump movie, the Warriors’ nuclear option, the Knicks’ massive cap space and more. RECENT BRING IT IN E...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN: * Who is contending now? * What are the Celtics up to? * Who are David’s favorite players in this draft? * How can this season happen given COVID numbers? * LaMelo doesn’t top most mock drafts anymore. * Is Wendell Carter interesting as a Warrior? * Anthony Edwards “needs support.” Which means? * What does Dennis Schroder do for the Lakers? * The Wizards should trade Bradley Beal for James Wiseman, Josh Okogie, James Johnson, Jarrett Culver, Naz Reid, and Jake Layman. * The...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott have been getting ready for the draft and talked about David’s top picks for the draft picks this year. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * SATURDAY November 14, 2020 Jahmi'us Ramsey on prepping for the draft . * FRIDAY November 13, 2020 Jarod Hector on fan capacity at games . * WEDNESDAY November 11, 2020 David and Henry discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece assessing LaMelo Ball . * MONDAY November 9, 2020 Ben Alamar on using data and projections...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 1 min
On a special BRING IT IN, Jarod Hector and Henry Abbott spoke with Texas Tech’s draft prospect Jahmi'us Ramsey. He talked about prepping for the draft, where he thinks he’ll go, the NBA players he most admires, picturing his first NBA game, the fire that burned his mother’s house, and the music on his phone. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * WEDNESDAY November 11, 2020 David and Henry discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece assessing LaMelo Ball . * MONDAY November 9, 2020 Ben Alamar on using data ...
Nov 14, 2020•19 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector , multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics. They talked about the Constitution, Henry’s latest piece about the media’s ability to make people devalue human life, coronavirus and fan capacity at games, and much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * WEDNESDAY November 11, 2...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott reminisced about TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones preaching on BRING IT IN. Then David and Henry discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece assessing LaMelo Ball . David has studied the tapes, read the articles, made the phone calls … and is baffled that so many experts see a top overall pick. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY November 9, 2020 Ben Alamar on using data and projections to make decisions in the NBA. * FRIDAY November 6, ...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on how the NBA has responded to the election results. We said our farewells as Adena goes on hiatus from BRING IT IN for a while to give max hustle on her startup, AnotherLane . We’re rooting for you, Adena! Then Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Ben Alamar, a leader and innovator in the field of sports analytics for over 15 years. He was previously the Director of Analytics at ESPN, and has worked for the Thunder,...
Nov 09, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector , multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics. Media companies are slow calling the presidential race, so we did! Ha! Then we talked about all anyone is talking about: the election. And a little basketball. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * WEDNESDAY November 4, 2020 David Tho...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 2 min
BRING IT IN was always part group therapy session. Today Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, Jarod Hector, and Adena Jones sift through the morning after election day 2020. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY October 30, 2020 Jarod Hector on the politics of NBA billionaires . * WEDNESDAY October 28, 2020 David Thorpe assessed James Wiseman . * MONDAY October 26, 2020 Erica Vanstone on the meaning of sports . * FRIDAY October 23, 2020 Jarod Hector on how NBA coaches are chosen . * WEDNESDAY October 21,...
Nov 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector , multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics. They talked about the politics of NBA billionaires, remaining calm when expecting chaos, and much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * WEDNESDAY October 28, 2020 David Thorpe assessed James Wiseman . * MONDAY October 26, 2020 E...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talked about the NBA draft. David Thorpe watched a ton of video, made some phone calls, and did some research. He talked about what he’s learned about James Wiseman. How would he fit with the Warriors? Is he a can’t miss prospect? You can read more of David’s assessment in his latest TrueHoop piece here. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY October 26, 2020 Erica Vanstone on the meaning of sports . * FRIDAY October 23, 2020 Jarod Hector on how ...
Oct 28, 2020•1 hr
