Thinking Basketball

#230: OKC, modern basketball & an UNREAL perimeter defender

Nov 6, 2023
Guest
Joel Embiid
Guest
codyhoudek
Joel Embiid and codyhoudek discuss the Thunder's positionless basketball, the versatility of big men in modern basketball, and an emerging perimeter defender. They also touch on the performance of NBA teams this season, the importance of dynamic players on both ends of the court, and the evolution of positionless basketball. Lighthearted discussions include random thoughts about the Roman Empire, the Oscars, rocks, movies, and their Patreon support.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
NBA Teams' Performance and the Evolution of Basketball
02:55 • 7min
3
The Importance of Dynamic Players on Offense and Defense
09:46 • 3min
4
Analyzing Defensive Abilities of NBA Players
12:29 • 22min
5
The Evolution of Positionless Basketball and Impressive Performances
34:36 • 17min
6
Discussion of NBA teams, big shot by Fred VanVleet, and Patreon promotion
51:20 • 2min
7
Random Thoughts and Trends
53:10 • 3min