Thinking Basketball

#248: No. 1 options on really bad offenses

Jan 26, 2024
The podcast discusses the controversy of high usage players on poor teams and the challenges of evaluating their performances. It emphasizes the importance of efficiency and passing abilities in evaluating players, with examples like Russell Westbrook. The impact of Ron Harper and player comparisons are also discussed. Additionally, the podcast explores the value of versatility and team players, and ends with a trivia question and thanks to listeners.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
The Controversy of High Usage Players on Poor Teams
02:56 • 35min
3
The Importance of Efficiency and Passing Abilities in Evaluating Players
38:00 • 7min
4
Discussion on the impact of Ron Harper and player comparisons
45:15 • 2min
5
Comparing Lemelow and Kade's Skills and Discussing the Possibility of Buying the Charlotte Hornets
46:56 • 2min
6
The Value of Versatility and Team Players
48:31 • 10min
7
Podcast Length, Trivia Question, and Thanks to Listeners
58:55 • 3min