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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 The Magic and Suns are the hottest teams in the league, is their play sustainable? An early look at MVP candidates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Thanksgiving plans "Ask Coach Thorpe" David's big basketball brain answers your questions. To submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com NBA things we are thankful for Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and Coach Thorpe discuss: The Oklahoma City Thunder look like a serious playoff team, but David says "curb your enthusiasm." The Warriors have lost six straight, is it time to worry? Frank Vogel has played Kevin Durant and Devin Booker heavy minutes and the Suns have an interesting scheduling concern this week Update on the top 5 players in the 2021 draft class Jamahl Mosley and the Orlando Magic are doing some good things Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" David's big basketball brain answers your questions. To submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com Tyrese Haliburton is special. How good is he and who is his Hall of Fame comp? In-Season Tournament update Top-5 teams in the NBA right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Timberwolves have the best defense in the league so far and have beaten the Celtics, Nuggets and Warriors, are they a legitimate contender?  The Rockets were at or near the bottom of the league last year in every relevant metric. They're more competent this season. What's working for them? Is it panic time for the Clippers and Suns? Has player development and team management hurt the Grizzlies? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's podcast Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article on the beautiful dancing of Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren Adam Silver thinks NBA media coverage and analysis should be more like the NFL, is he right? Cam Thomas and the player that can only score Early impressions of the Bucks and 76ers The Nuggets without Jamal Murray The top 5 teams in the NBA 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 and what people are missing with all their complaining. Player development is not always linear but it can be accelerated for special players. Does David think Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama can develop on a faster trajectory? Dillon Brooks, the art and science of shooting Scottie Barnes looks like an All-Star borderline All-NBA player so far, what does that mean for the Toronto Raptors? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The ramifications of the James Harden trade for the 76ers and Clippers and why did this deal happen when it did? Thorpe Theory on early season play from his recent article KD and the Suns Warriors chemistry Nikola Jokic is getting love from his peers The In-Season Tournament The death of Bobby Knight Who are the best teams right now? The return of "Top 5" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's early season observations. What is he seeing with individual offense? Parity in the NBA and how that impacts coaching decisions in the short-term and long-term Jalen Duren is an exciting young player The NBA's next media rights deal is an opportunity for the league to go all in on innovation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Opening night in the NBA. The Nuggets are champs for a reason but David says their bench will need to improve. The Lakers are a good team but what version of Anthony Davis will we see and has Darvin Ham improved as a coach? Does Evan Mobley have too many tools? Are they preventing him from succeeding? David thinks he's like Lamar Odom. Victor Wembanyama was plagued by foul trouble but still scored 15 points in his regular season debut. Mavericks' rookie Derrick Lively II had a better game. Can Lively II be the most impactful rookie this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices