On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The US Open. Tennis is Jarod's favorite sport after basketball Team USA and FIBA World Cup David's excellent article on dismantling the Bucks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: How Team USA is looking so far during FIBA World Cup. The excellent play from Team Canada, and the disappointing play from Team France. "Ask Coach Thorpe" mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com More love for Erik Spoelstra   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's excellent article Elite athletes seldom shoot well The brilliance of Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton and how much better they can become Jarod's issue with the media hurting the sport Team USA and FIBA rules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's bonus episode Jarod Hector is joined by Victor Luckerson, author of "Built from the Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa's Greenwood District, America's Black Wall Street" they discuss: What led Victor to taking on this project? Violence as a theme in America and the book The push and pull between linear and cyclical progression Victor's NBA fandom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com Team USA at FIBA World Cup. David says they are the most talented but it wouldn't surprise him if they lose.  Who are the 10 best American players? Steve Kerr called Anthony Edwards "the guy" can he become the best player in the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com The latest on the James Harden, Joel Embiid and Daryl Morey situation. Are the 76ers headed towards a rebuild? What the Netflix show "Quarterback" teaches us about the future of the NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's time in Los Angeles working out NBA players with his son Max "Ask Coach Thorpe" our second set of mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com James Harden and Daryl Morey's bromance is over FIBA World Cup basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector wraps "The Future of the NBA" series by discussing the fan perspective with host of the "Dear Adam Silver" podcast, Abigail Smithson. They discuss: Sports take culture How media can ask better questions to deliver better content for fans Beyond the gameplay, what attracts fans to sports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop podcast Jarod Hector is back with part two of the series "The Future of the NBA." Joining him is the assistant professor of economics at the United States Naval Academy Scott Kaplan. They discuss: How to monetize the culture of basketball The true value of NBA superstars like LeBron and Steph Can gambling actually help? The value of the NBA experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Media executive and friend of the show Ben Aronson joins Jarod Hector and David Thorpe to discuss NBA fan consumption habits, ratings and revenue, the current state of media coverage, and why Gen Z watches less sports. They also explore the future of NBA viewership, potential solutions for declining viewership, the concept of an age limit tournament, challenges faced by the NBA, and the disconnect between fan perception and player desires.