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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Henry's obsession with tolerance of the lumbar spine to shear...it's for his amazing book, due out in 2024! The Nuggets were sublime in last season's playoffs, can they recapture similar magic this season? Burning questions for the Timberwolves, Thunder, TrailBlazers, and Jazz ahead of training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Nikola Jokic's popularity. Jarod saw a tweet from a Denver sports fan and media member, that got him thinking. Why doesn't the league prioritize his games? What role does Jokic play in his own popularity? David makes an argument that every player in the league is tradable Burning questions for the Hawks, Hornets, Heat, Magic, and Wizards ahead of training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The truth about the NBA's new load management rules, and what the league's new media rights deal and race has to do with it. The ugly situation with the Houston Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. Burning questions for the Bulls, Cavaliers, Pistons, Pacers, and Bucks ahead of training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA failing to medal at FIBA World Cup The brilliance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander How the Rockets should handle Dillon Brooks coming off a great FIBA tournament  Burning questions for the Celtics, Nets, Knicks, 76ers, and Raptors ahead of training camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA and Team Canada are in the medal round of the FIBA World Cup, are we headed for a gold medal showdown? Dillon Brooks and the line between confidence and insecurity A preview of David's Burning questions for the East's elite article  US Open talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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