Seth Partnow discusses his NBA tiers on the podcast. Topics include LeBron's decline, player rankings, the impact of injuries on team performance, and the importance of reliability for championship success.
The NBA tiers consider skill and impact on the court, with notable players like Michael Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Luka Dončić being discussed and placed in their respective tiers.
Trustworthiness, availability, and playoff success are important factors in determining the NBA tiers.
Player evaluations for the NBA tiers include past performance, skill set, potential for growth, team construction, health, and playoff performance.
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The tiers of NBA players were created, with players grouped according to their skill and impact on the court.
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Notable players like Michael Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Luka Dončić were discussed and placed in their respective tiers.
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The importance of trustworthiness, availability, and playoff success were factors considered when determining the tiers.
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Player evaluations were based on past performance, skill set, and potential for future growth.
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The impact of team construction, health, and playoff performance were also taken into account when placing players in their respective tiers.
Mo Dakhil and Seth Partnow discuss the NBA tiers he released this week on the Athletic: Why did LeBron fall? Why is Bridges so low? Who could be on the rise in the future? and more!