Thinking Basketball

Ahmed Jama of Swish Theory joins to discuss the 2024 NBA draft post-Summer League, focusing on hidden stars, top picks' readiness, and standout players in Vegas. They analyze shooting skills, player development, sleeper picks, and potential impact on teams like the Hawks. The conversation dives into prospects' playing styles, defensive skills, shooting abilities, and readiness for the league, offering insights into the upcoming NBA Draft class.

Basketball analyst codyhoudek discusses the evolution and impact of 3&D players in basketball. They analyze the criteria for defining 3&D players, the importance of defense, and shooting skills. The conversation highlights players like Kawhi Leonard and Alex Caruso, exploring their defensive prowess and shooting abilities. They also evaluate the evolving roles of 3&D players and the impact of versatile players on their teams.

Basketball analyst codyhoudek discusses the evolution of isolation scoring, comparing players' efficiency and abilities in one-on-one situations. They analyze the scoring prowess of players like Jokic, Shay, DeRozan, and LeBron, highlighting the importance of diverse offensive skills and adaptability against different defensive strategies.

NBA analyst codyhoudek discusses the rise of two-way forwards in the NBA post Paul George's move and O.G. Anunoby's contract. They talk about the versatility these players bring, their importance in playoffs, and the impact on team success. The conversation delves into the value of players like Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, analyzing their impact on team performance and championship contention.

Expert basketball analyst codyhoudek joins to discuss the top-10 players of 2024. Topics include player rankings, team dynamics, defensive capabilities, offensive skills, and the impact of injuries on player performances. The conversation also touches on three-point shooting, defensive strengths, strength feats, and comparisons between top NBA players. The hosts analyze players both within and outside the top 10 rankings while looking ahead to the off-season.

Guest codyhoudek and host discuss the 2024 NBA playoffs, ranking the top teams based on matchups, injuries, and parity. They analyze the impact of injuries on team performances, debate rankings, and explore the potential of NBA teams for the upcoming season.

NBA analyst Cody Houdek joins to dissect the Celtics' lead in the Finals. They analyze game strategies, defensive tactics, and potential Finals MVP candidates. Highlights include Jalen Brown's playoff performance and Celtics' effective rim shooting.

NBA analyst Cody Houdek joins to preview the 2024 Finals, discussing potential matchup advantages for the Celtics against the Mavs, defensive strategies, and the impact of star players. They explore tough shot making in basketball, analyze offensive and defensive strategies in the playoffs, and debate the significance of clutch performances in basketball.

Cody Houdek discusses Dallas's lead over Timberwolves, playoff narratives, rim finishing, and officiating impact. They analyze the defensive challenges in NBA, team defense importance, strategic tactics, and player performances like Kyrie Irving and TJ McConnell's skills.

Expert Cody Houdek joins to discuss how Minnesota beat Denver in a classic series. They compare regular season vs. playoff shooting and analyze key playoff moments. The conversation includes player versatility impact and memorable NBA playoff series. They delve into shooter streakiness, team building strategies, and the resilience of young players in basketball.