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On this special edition of the TrueHoop podcast Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector are joined by author Rafi Kohan.Rafi's latest book Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals That Isn't Total Garbage is the subject of today's episode.  How far back does trash talk go? The "Dozens" and the racial components of trash talk? How does trash talk impact performance? Draymond Green We hope you have a happy and healthy New Year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" where you the audience get to tap into David's big basketball brain. Send questions to truehoop@truehoop.com Derrick White and winning NBA players Should the Thunder go all in now to find an All-Star to slot next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren? The psychology of the Detroit Pistons Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special edition of the TrueHoop podcast Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector are joined by author and sportswriter Roland Lazenby.  Roland has written books about the greatest gladiators in the NBA. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Jerry West and Phil Jackson.  Lazenby's latest book MAGIC: The Life of Earvin 'Magic' Johnson is the subject of today's episode.  We hope you enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Holiday plans The difficulty of being a lead ball handler in the NBA The return of Ja Morant Kawhi Leonard's greatness Christmas Day games preview  Top 5 NBA teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The injury bug that has hit the Cavaliers and Suns and what, if anything, can either team do? The Clippers are the hottest team in the league and David thinks they can be the no. 1 seed in the west Trade ideas for the Heat, Knicks, Pacers, Wolves, Thunder, and Mavericks The importance of the G League  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The NBA's popularity, continuing a great conversation you can read here The Warriors have always had a Draymond Green problem but now it might cost them Steph Curry. David wrote about trading Steph here  Giannis Antetokounmpo was very mad about the game ball after his career scoring night Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The In-Season Tournament championship and possible tweaks going forward The disposition to dominate as seen in Anthony Davis and LeBron James What's next for the Indiana Pacers? Troubling signs with Zion Williamson  The Grizzlies will get Ja Morant back and the Suns will get Bradley Beal back, what does it mean? How can the Warriors improve this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" tap into David's big basketball brain by sending questions to truehoop@truehoop.com David's article on the Pacers as Harden's Rockets 2.0 How did the Pacers beat the Celtics? Can they defeat the Bucks? Bucks' elite offense Lakers vs. Pelicans, which Zion will show up? Top 5 teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" tap into David's big basketball brain by sending questions to truehoop@truehoop.com Which teams have an advantage in the quarterfinal round? Celtics vs. Pacers, Pelicans vs. Kings, Knicks vs. Bucks and Suns vs. Lakers MVP ladder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Josh Giddey situation  Some coaches and players are upset over the point differential in the In-Season Tournament Zion Williamson and offensive efficiency on high usage Fine line between coaching and ego management David's Rookie Roundup Top 5 NBA teams right now  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices