Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe break down Giannis’ insane Finals so far. And: * Bucks are now +24 in the Finals when Giannis is on the court. * In his four Game 1s these playoffs, DeAndre Ayton is shooting 77 percent, scoring 83 points on 48 shots, with 54 rebounds. * Giannis checks himself out of the game early, with a high heart rate. No idea what his pre-game ritual is, but some common over-the-counter remedies have proved scary through the years . * Does mariju...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 1 min
A few minutes into the most important game of his life—Game 3 at home, trailing 0-2 in his first NBA Finals—Giannis Antetokounmpo raised a hand. He was signaling that he needed a break. He might be the fittest human on the planet; he had barely broken a sweat. But Pat Connaughton checked in because the Bucks star appeared to be some kind of overhyped. (Was he hyperventilating?) The cameras caught Giannis sitting, a trainer bought heat pads for his knees. For a moment, he seemed to be deep breath...
Jul 12, 2021•43 min
Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discussed the game at the final buzzer on Clubhouse. You can join us there live after every game of the Finals. Need a Clubhouse invite? Several kind TrueHoop subscribers with invites to spare have offered to help. Respond to this email with your name and phone number and we will do our best to make it happen … This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more a...
Jul 09, 2021•39 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about winning the Finals. A while ago on BRING IT IN, the Suns had won eight playoff games in a row, and Henry said he thought they’d win the title. But David has long seen big potential in the Bucks, and has ideas about how the Bucks could still win it all. Things we discuss: * FiveThirtyEight has the Suns odds of winning the Finals at almost 80 percent . * David wrote before the series that with a healthy Giannis the Bucks are ...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min
The plan was to do a little experiment: after the games of these Finals, we would meet on Clubhouse to get David’s analytical smarts out there ASAP. What was working? What was not? But the timing got a little tricky: Hurricane Elsa would be drifting near David Thorpe’s neck of the woods about the time of the game. Would he even be able to watch, let alone focus on the NBA? We didn’t publicize it, because we weren’t even sure it would happen. But we were lucky that we were able to pull off a disc...
Jul 07, 2021•50 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss the Bucks’ commanding position, how to play with a banged up Trae Young, life without Kawhi, Chris Paul’s snake dribble, the collection of abrasive alpha dogs running the Mavericks, the Lakers’ interesting next owners, and more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY June 25, 2021 Jarod Hector on how money affects players . * WEDNESDAY June 23, 2021 Henry has a hunch that the 2021 NBA title may have been decided on Tuesday nigh...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discussed Suns vs. Clippers game 3, David’s latest TrueHoop piece on guarding Trae Young , and how money affects players, and more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * WEDNESDAY June 23, 2021 Henry has a hunch that the 2021 NBA title may have been decided on Tuesday night. * FRIDAY June 18, 2021 David Thorpe on the genius of Trae Young . * MONDAY June 14, 2021 Nikola Jokic’s ejection after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in Game 4. * FRIDAY J...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Henry here. And I am not speaking for David or Jarod. But I have a hunch—as explained on the show—that the 2021 NBA title may have been decided on Tuesday night. The Suns are now up 2-0 on the Clippers, have won nine straight, and are due to add a truly rested Chris Paul to the mix sometime soon. David thinks the Bucks could still beat them, and he’s an expert. But delightful teamwork, nine straight playoff wins, and then you add a star ? There was a season’s worth of drama in Game 2. Crazy inte...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talk about Kemba Walker being traded to OKC, Kevin Durant’s Hero Ball, the genius of Trae Young, and more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY June 14, 2021 Nikola Jokic’s ejection after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in Game 4. * FRIDAY June 11, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo should keep shooting 3s. * MONDAY June 7, 2021 Rapid fire discussion of the games, the hamstrings , the full-...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discussed Nikola Jokic’s ejection after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in Game 4, the NBA vs. soft tissue, the downside of being a baller, the future of the NBA, and much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY June 11, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo should keep shooting 3s. * MONDAY June 7, 2021 Rapid fire discussion of the games, the hamstrings , the full-court pressure, and the proposed Damian ...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo should keep shooting 3s, what he can do to fix his shot, and if the Bucks offense is broken beyond repair. Also: * Donovan Mitchell is a superstar. * Joel Embiid is stellar—even with a bad knee. * What must LeBron James be thinking about Anthony Davis now? * The rule Nets coach Steve Nash should deploy in Game 4 to assure a Nets victory. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY June 7, 2021 Rapid fire disc...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott rapid fire worked through the games, the hamstrings, the full-court pressure, and the proposed Damian Lillard trades of the NBA postseason, which is not at a full rolling boil. Jarod Hector joined a little hoarse after actually attending an NBA game in person. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY June 4, 2021 What happened to the Lakers and Blazers and picks for the second round. * FRIDAY May 28, 2021 David Thorpe tells what he learn...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector, David Thorpe, and Henry Abbott discussed the NBA’s new young heroes, like Trae Young, Devin Booker, and Donovan Mitchel (who is looking more like Dwyane Wade by the day). They also talked about what happened to the Lakers and Blazers, and made picks for the second round. David hasn’t finished his homework yet, but sounds an awful lot like a guy who’s going to pick the Bucks over the Nets. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY May 28, 2021 David Thorp...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe tells what he learned from watching every basket Luka Doncic has scored in the postseason. The news for the Clippers is terrible. It’s not about the scheme or the switching. The fact is: Luka’s very comfortably roasting Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Patrick Beverley, and all the best Clipper defenders. The Nets, the Blazers … they catch up about everything in the NBA. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY May 24, 2021 David expects big things from t...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss the playoffs—which everyone can read about right here . David expects big things from the Blazers. The Bucks aren’t contenders anymore. Everyone should study Miami’s defense. Luka is incredible. LeBron’s not back yet. And more—every series in detail. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY May 21, 2021 Predictions for every series from David Thorpe , Jarod Hector, and Henry Abbott. * MONDAY May 17, 2021 Did the Clippers throw Su...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 2 min
TrueHoop now has SECTIONS. It’s new from Substack, and means you can go into your account and decide if you want to get emails when we post TrueHoop written stories and/or BRING IT IN episodes like this one (which publish Monday and Friday at a minimum). Check it out! Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe played LET’S PLAY JAZZ, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover six topics. * Do the Suns offensive attack have enough to stretch the Lakers? * Can the Blazer...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min
TrueHoop now has SECTIONS. It’s new from Substack, and means you can go into your account and decide if you want to get emails when we post TrueHoop written stories and/or BRING IT IN episodes like this one (which publish Monday and Friday at a minimum). Check it out! Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss whether or not the Clippers threw Sundays’s game, the favorites in the West, David’s predictions for the play-in games , and much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISOD...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe played LET’S PLAY JAZZ, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover six topics. What it is about the playoffs that's so different from the regular season? They also talked about James Harden, the postseason, and much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY May 10, 2021 NBA’s final regular season weekend . * FRIDAY May 7, 2021 Anthony Edwards’ and Rudy Gobert’s improved performance. * MONDAY May 3, 2021 Delightful trash talk...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott discussed the NBA’s final regular season weekend, the return of Anthony Davis, the incredible development of Rudy Gobert, and David’s Fight Island concept. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY May 7, 2021 Anthony Edwards’ and Rudy Gobert’s improved performance. * MONDAY May 3, 2021 Delightful trash talk in response to a TrueHoop story that the Rockets may end up the worst team in the league. * FRIDAY April 30, 2021 Jarod and David on...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe played LET’S PLAY JAZZ, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover six topics. They talked about Anthony Edwards’ and Rudy Gobert’s improved performance, the best player in the world today, and much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY May 3, 2021 Delightful trash talk in response to a TrueHoop story that the Rockets may end up the worst team in the league. * FRIDAY April 30, 2021 Jarod and David on their top 3 picks fo...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe welcomed back the return of Henry Abbott. They talked about what the hell Henry’s been doing all these weeks. Turns out a deep dive into the NBA’s most important source of cash—Apollo Global, led Henry down a rabbit hole of Saudi princes, Silicon Valley, and sportwashing. Then they talked about who would win Bucks-Nets playoff matchup, enjoyed some delightful trash talk in response to a TrueHoop story that the Rockets may end up the worst team in the...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe played LET’S PLAY JAZZ, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover six topics. They discussed their top 3 picks for all-NBA teams, Houston Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr., and Warriors’ failure to box out. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY April 26, 2021 Tanking, KD’s return, Anthony Davis’s performance . * FRIDAY April 23, 2021 The return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and what that means for Memphis. * MONDAY April 19, 2021 Tom Haberstr...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh , National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings . They talked about tanking, KD’s return, Anthony Davis’s performance, and much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY April 23, 2021 The return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and what that means for Memphis. * MONDAY April 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the optimal NBA schedul e to minimize injury....
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe played LET’S PLAY JAZZ, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover six topics. They did a Champion bus update, the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and what that means for Memphis, and much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY April 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the optimal NBA schedul e to minimize injury. * FRIDAY April 16, 2021 Jarod Hector on Jrue Holiday signing with the Bucks . * MONDAY April 12, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on An...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe, Tom Haberstroh, and Jarod Hector offered their analysis on the current state of play in the NBA. With all the injuries facing the league these season, they discuss the optimal schedule to minimize injury and maximize audience engagement. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY April 16, 2021 Jarod Hector on Jrue Holiday signing with the Bucks . * MONDAY April 12, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Andre Drummond vs. LMA . * FRIDAY April 9, 2021 Jarod Hector on sav...
Apr 19, 2021•59 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh , National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings . They talked about drama with the Nets, Andre Drummond vs. LMA, Battle of the Buyouts! And much more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY April 9, 2021 Jarod Hector on saving Wiseman’s season . * MONDAY April 5, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the idea of Steph and LeBron playing together. * WEDN...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe spoke with our BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector , multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played LET’S PLAY JAZZ, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover six topics. They talked about the Nets using the regular season as a lab, Nikola Jokic, Chris Paul, and saving Wiseman’s season. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * MONDAY April 5, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the idea of Steph and LeBron playing together. * WEDNESDAY Mar...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh , National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings . They talked about Mike Conley, Jalen Suggs, why speed is so incredibly important in basketball, how to assess the Lakers’ championships, the idea of Steph and LeBron playing together, and Nikola Jokic’s iron grasp on this year’s MVP award. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * WEDNESDAY Ma...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh , National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings . They talked about the NCAA before the Supreme Court, Offensive Player of the Year, the Nets’ “moving a little bit away from DeAndre Jordan,” a good teammate holds your hand when you get your immunization, UCLA, Russell Westbrok’s straight talk, and more. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Today on BRING IT IN Jarod Hector, David Thorpe, and Henry Abbott missed producer Judy Goodwin, but celebrated the potential of some NBA players finding new homes or roles. And: some players night not be 100 percent after COVID. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES: * FRIDAY March 27, 2021 Jarod Hector on how the trade deadline affected the state of play in the NBA. * WEDNESDAY March 25, 2021 David Thorpe on where Kyle Lowry fits best . * MONDAY March 23, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on LaMelo Ball out for the ye...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 1 min
