On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Boston Celtics' chances at going back-to-back and the importance of their "three presidents" Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, and Derrick White Which teams are old, expensive, and headed for dark times unless they offload a franchise superstar? New officiating rules Nuggets' head coach Michael Malone says the modern-day NBA is "soft." David sees potential trouble for Denver this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Oct 21, 2024•55 min
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: NBA's new cell phone policy prohibiting players and coaches from using their devices during games. What's the deal? David's article on the preseason and why Pistons, Pacers, and Grizzlies fans should be excited The return of Lonzo Ball Kelly Oubre Jr. on being a connector Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 17, 2024•54 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's time in Alabama with his son Max NBA season predictions including Finals matchup, MVP, Rookie of the Year, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 14, 2024•50 min
On today's show Jarod Hector is joined by New York Post and SNY sports anchor and the host of "New York Got Game" Dexter Henry. They discuss: Civilians thinking they can beat professional players Bronny James Part II of 30 questions for each NBA team, the western conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 26 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: NBA media day Potential rule changes 30 questions for each NBA team ahead of the season, part I is the eastern conference. Part II will be the western conference on Monday's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Karl-Anthony Towns <> Julius Randle trade and what it means for the Knicks and Wolves What's the short term and long term outlook for both teams? Derrick Rose retires NBA legend and humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo dies of brain cancer at 58 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30, 2024•49 min
On today's special episode Jarod Hector is joined by The Real Deal podcast host, NBA and Real Madrid fan Sid Ramsundar. They discuss: Sid's entry to fandom in American sports The evolution of the NBA Building a winner in the NBA and world class soccer Similarities between the two sports Transcendent talent Predictive injury analysis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 25 min
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: 5 players to keep your eyes on this coming NBA season The future of Ben Simmons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2024•49 min
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: DeMar DeRozan's vulnerability in his new book Why trust is so difficult to earn and give in the NBA Which teams in the NBA have an environment that has earned players' trust and allows for vulnerability? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2024•45 min
On today's episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Expensive NBA teams like the Suns and Bucks who won't win an NBA title this season, what can they do to change things going forward? Henry's excellent article on Victory Cake What can teams like the Blazers, Bulls, and Nets do to get better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 12, 2024•1 hr 16 min
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article on the Celtics Jamal Murray's contract extension Shaq and many former and current players think Rudy Gobert is a bad basketball player, what's the deal with the Rudy hate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 09, 2024•57 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Dallas Mavericks New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers Oklahoma City Thunder Four players Jarod and David think can make significant improvement this season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 05, 2024•52 min
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article previewing the Indiana Pacers David's article previewing the Minnesota Timberwolves What young players can learn from Jayson Tatum's Olympic experience A closer look at the development of Jaden Ivey, Jabari Smith Jr. , Keegan Murray, Dyson Daniels and Jalen Duren Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 29, 2024•46 min
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss the bad teams heading into the 2024-25 season: Brooklyn Nets Chicago Bulls Charlotte Hornets Washington Wizards Portland Trail Blazers Utah Jazz Can Wemby save the Spurs from being a bottom dweller this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2024•50 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's trip to Los Angeles to see his players and connect with NBA power players What positives can be taken from pros playing summer pick up? David's article on the Nuggets, are they serious title contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 23, 2024•41 min
On today's episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Henry's book update The fast, intuitive, and emotional brain and the slower, more deliberative, and more logical brain. What is best for success in the NBA? It sort of depends on your job... How does fast and slow thinking impact the product on the floor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article on Team USA's humility and the lesson it taught the world Wemby wants to learn from KD, David has an idea of what that might look like Has the rest of the world caught up to the NBA? Quick thoughts on the Jazz, Lakers, and Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 15, 2024•49 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA's win over France for the gold medal in men's basketball Steph, LeBron, and KD How much did this loss hurt Victor Wembanyama? How will it motivate him going forward? Team USA in 2028 European vs. American player development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2024•48 min
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA vs. Team Serbia for a place in the gold medal game. Does Serbia behind Nikola Jokic have a path to victory? Team Canada had a disappointing Olympic tournament and David has a theory Should Jamal Murray's poor play for Canada, worry the Denver Nuggets? David's excellent article on the importance of a plan in player development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 08, 2024•53 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA men's basketball and the knockout round of the Olympics David "discovers" Breanna Stewart How does David watch and breakdown the NBA? Is the NBA champion the best team in the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 3 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA's victory over South Sudan. The US played well again and David was impressed with South Sudan and head coach Royal Ivey. Is Bam Adebayo the three-point shooter a thing? Team USA's best lineup is KD, Bam, Ant-Man, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White and it's because of their defense. Jarod's not worried about Steph's offense, but he's noticing the shortcomings on defense. David is concerned about both ends of the court. KD goes on Twitte...
Aug 01, 2024•50 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Henry Abbott's article on the wear and tear NBA basketball does to the athletes' bodies Team USA dominates Serbia, what did David see? Turning down an extra year on an NBA contract for the chance of making more money later Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 29, 2024•58 min
On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Henry's article on the importance of affordable players that can be found in Summer League David's article on the how Summer League isn't the best for player development The NBA's pending expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle How dirty will the new NBA owners, and their money, be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min
On today's episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Elite athletes performing in extreme heat The irony of oil rich nations, that contribute to these extreme conditions, gaining control over pro sports and elite athletes Doping in sports The messaging around Bronny James has changed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2024•53 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA Basketball's first scrimmage and early thoughts on Cooper Flagg Did Nike keep Jaylen Brown off Team USA? The NBA's new media rights deal suggests economic prosperity, at least in the short term What Coach Thorpe looks for when he watches Summer League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 11, 2024•54 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Bronny James' summer league debut and how we should be talking about his development DeMar DeRozan is now on the Kings but David doesn't think he'll be there for long What are the Spurs trying to build around Victor Wembanyama? The future of the Hornets Team USA basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jul 08, 2024•51 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Paul George signing a four year deal with the 76ers. Could that money have been better spent? The Thunder added Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein to an already elite defense, what's the plan? Mavericks retool with Klay Thompson, is he a key piece in a return trip to the Finals? Are the Clippers heading towards a rebuild? Chris Paul mentoring Victor Wembanyama A word on player development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Jul 01, 2024•54 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: What it's like for players already in the league on draft day Round 1 surprises David's article on what teams get wrong about the draft Bronny James concerns Mikal Bridges trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2024•48 min
On today's show Jarod Hector is joined by NBA.com senior writer Michael C. Wright. They discuss: What the Celtics have shown the rest of the NBA How teams should look at the upcoming NBA draft How will the Spurs look to build around Victor Wembanyama through the draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 24, 2024•48 min
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Celtics clinching the NBA title Are the Celtics set up to go on a dynastic run? What went wrong for the Mavericks and what's next? David's article on what the other 29 teams can learn from the Celtics Top 5 teams heading into next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jun 20, 2024•59 min
