On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" tap into David's big basketball brain by sending questions to truehoop@truehoop.com The Magic and Suns are the hottest teams in the league, is their play sustainable? An early look at MVP candidates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Thanksgiving plans "Ask Coach Thorpe" David's big basketball brain answers your questions. To submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com NBA things we are thankful for Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show Jarod Hector and Coach Thorpe discuss: The Oklahoma City Thunder look like a serious playoff team, but David says "curb your enthusiasm." The Warriors have lost six straight, is it time to worry? Frank Vogel has played Kevin Durant and Devin Booker heavy minutes and the Suns have an interesting scheduling concern this week Update on the top 5 players in the 2021 draft class Jamahl Mosley and the Orlando Magic are doing some good things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" David's big basketball brain answers your questions. To submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com Tyrese Haliburton is special. How good is he and who is his Hall of Fame comp? In-Season Tournament update Top-5 teams in the NBA right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Timberwolves have the best defense in the league so far and have beaten the Celtics, Nuggets and Warriors, are they a legitimate contender? The Rockets were at or near the bottom of the league last year in every relevant metric. They're more competent this season. What's working for them? Is it panic time for the Clippers and Suns? Has player development and team management hurt the Grizzlies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
On today's podcast Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article on the beautiful dancing of Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren Adam Silver thinks NBA media coverage and analysis should be more like the NFL, is he right? Cam Thomas and the player that can only score Early impressions of the Bucks and 76ers The Nuggets without Jamal Murray The top 5 teams in the NBA right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The In-Season Tournament and what people are missing with all their complaining. Player development is not always linear but it can be accelerated for special players. Does David think Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama can develop on a faster trajectory? Dillon Brooks, the art and science of shooting Scottie Barnes looks like an All-Star borderline All-NBA player so far, what does that mean for the Toronto Raptors? Learn more about your ad...
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The ramifications of the James Harden trade for the 76ers and Clippers and why did this deal happen when it did? Thorpe Theory on early season play from his recent article KD and the Suns Warriors chemistry Nikola Jokic is getting love from his peers The In-Season Tournament The death of Bobby Knight Who are the best teams right now? The return of "Top 5" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's early season observations. What is he seeing with individual offense? Parity in the NBA and how that impacts coaching decisions in the short-term and long-term Jalen Duren is an exciting young player The NBA's next media rights deal is an opportunity for the league to go all in on innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Opening night in the NBA. The Nuggets are champs for a reason but David says their bench will need to improve. The Lakers are a good team but what version of Anthony Davis will we see and has Darvin Ham improved as a coach? Does Evan Mobley have too many tools? Are they preventing him from succeeding? David thinks he's like Lamar Odom. Victor Wembanyama was plagued by foul trouble but still scored 15 points in his regular season debut. Maver...
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Win projections for NBA teams and why David does not see any juggernauts running away with the regular season Grizzlies lose Steven Adams for the season, what does it mean? Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett say Victor Wembanyama is a top-5 player based on skills, does David agree? The NBA is hoping to secure $50-75 billion on its new broadcast deal, who might be the bidders? Tomorrow at 7pm EST the TrueHoop crew along with Tom Haberstroh, Jared ...
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: ESPN published a story about Ja Morant and Grizzlies fans are calling it a "hit piece." David's preseason observations , including Ben Simmons The potential of the Phoenix Suns Five bold predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Sam Cassell's addition to the Celtics coaching staff and the potential impact on Jayson Tatum and Joe Mazzulla More on the NBA's claim that science doesn't support load management Jarod is having fun watching Victor Wembanyama James Harden trade talk and the problem with NBA "newsbreakers" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's special episode Jarod Hector is joined by Professor Ibram X. Kendi, the director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research and the host and executive producer of the ESPN+ series "Skin In The Game." They discuss: Prof. Kendi and his center have been in the news for layoffs amid raising $55 million over three years, and a lack of research produced. Where is the money and what is going on? Why does Prof. Kendi believe sports is a fertile ground for antiracism? Athletes and their platform...
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The NBA says scientific data doesn't support load management Chet Holmgren vs. Victor Wembanyama for the future of NBA supremacy Preseason thoughts on Zion Williamson, Zaire Williams, Tyler Herro, Thomas Bryant and Scottie Barnes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Ben Simmons and the importance of empathy and clear communication between an athlete and a coach Monty Williams poor framing of analytics Parity in the league Suns, Raptors and Mavericks preseason play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Teams in the NBA trade contracts but there are people and real lives involved Are the Bucks "hiding" the truth about Khris Middleton's injury? David's article on 64 good and getable players this season The top 15 players at the end of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Jrue Holiday trade and what that means for the Celtics The Portland TrailBlazers present and future Best starting five units in the NBA Latest on James Harden and Philadelphia Early MVP discussion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Damian Lillard trade and what it means for this year's title chase and the future of the Blazers Jabari Parker has thoughts on the NBA Burning questions for the Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Suns, and Kings ahead of training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The latest around the Damian Lillard trade and what people should and shouldn't believe It's been quiet in Philadelphia, and David wonders why Burning questions for the Mavericks, Rockets, Grizzlies, Pelicans, and Spurs ahead of training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Henry's obsession with tolerance of the lumbar spine to shear...it's for his amazing book, due out in 2024! The Nuggets were sublime in last season's playoffs, can they recapture similar magic this season? Burning questions for the Timberwolves, Thunder, TrailBlazers, and Jazz ahead of training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Nikola Jokic's popularity. Jarod saw a tweet from a Denver sports fan and media member, that got him thinking. Why doesn't the league prioritize his games? What role does Jokic play in his own popularity? David makes an argument that every player in the league is tradable Burning questions for the Hawks, Hornets, Heat, Magic, and Wizards ahead of training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The truth about the NBA's new load management rules, and what the league's new media rights deal and race has to do with it. The ugly situation with the Houston Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. Burning questions for the Bulls, Cavaliers, Pistons, Pacers, and Bucks ahead of training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA failing to medal at FIBA World Cup The brilliance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander How the Rockets should handle Dillon Brooks coming off a great FIBA tournament Burning questions for the Celtics, Nets, Knicks, 76ers, and Raptors ahead of training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA and Team Canada are in the medal round of the FIBA World Cup, are we headed for a gold medal showdown? Dillon Brooks and the line between confidence and insecurity A preview of David's Burning questions for the East's elite article US Open talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The US Open. Tennis is Jarod's favorite sport after basketball Team USA and FIBA World Cup David's excellent article on dismantling the Bucks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: How Team USA is looking so far during FIBA World Cup. The excellent play from Team Canada, and the disappointing play from Team France. "Ask Coach Thorpe" mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com More love for Erik Spoelstra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's excellent article E lite athletes seldom shoot well The brilliance of Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton and how much better they can become Jarod's issue with the media hurting the sport Team USA and FIBA rules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's bonus episode Jarod Hector is joined by Victor Luckerson, author of "Built from the Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa's Greenwood District, America's Black Wall Street" they discuss: What led Victor to taking on this project? Violence as a theme in America and the book The push and pull between linear and cyclical progression Victor's NBA fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com Team USA at FIBA World Cup. David says they are the most talented but it wouldn't surprise him if they lose. Who are the 10 best American players? Steve Kerr called Anthony Edwards "the guy" can he become the best player in the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
