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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:* The Lakers got beat by the Warriors on opening night and David has some concerns. Does LeBron believe in this team?* Jarod was at the Nets opener against the Pelicans. He talked to David’s “sons” Pelicans assistant coaches Corey Brewer and Ryan Pannone, they are very high on the team this season. * How long will Kevin Durant be patient with Ben Simmons who David says is not an NBA player right now?* Rookies Paolo Banchero and Jaden Ivey looked good.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* October 17, 2022 Warriors re-up Poole and Wiggins, LaMelo, win totals* October 13, 2022 Draymond is back with the Warriors and NBA player progress reports* October 10, 2022 The Draymond Green situation and preseason notes* October 6, 2022 Victor and Scoot-mania has taken over the NBA* October 3, 2022 The Nets need to love up Ben Simmons and who is Robert Franks? This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:* Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins get the bag from the Warriors. What does that mean for Draymond Green and Klay Thompson?* David talks to a lot of NBA players during the season. One of them shared thoughts about LaMelo Ball. David gives further context on the conversation and his thoughts on Ball. * David did his annual NBA regular season predictions column. He and Jarod discuss a handful of teams and some potential breakout candidates. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* October 13, 2022 Draymond is back with the Warriors and NBA player progress reports* October 10, 2022 The Draymond Green situation and preseason notes* October 6, 2022 Victor and Scoot-mania has taken over the NBA* October 3, 2022 The Nets need to love up Ben Simmons and who is Robert Franks?* September 30, 2022 James Wiseman shines and the art of coaching NBA players This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:* Draymond Green’s return to the Warriors. That was fast … but whatever they decided Jarod says it’s on the Warriors and their lauded culture to show they are doing the right thing. * David handed out progress reports for Ben Simmons, Kawhi Leonard, and Zion Williamson. How do they look?* David thinks Russell Westbrook is a huge problem for the Lakers and might need to be kept away from the team. * Jarod and David are both optimistic about Zion Williamson and the Pelicans this season. How would you construct an offense around Zion, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* October 10, 2022 The Draymond Green situation and preseason notes* October 6, 2022 Victor and Scoot-mania has taken over the NBA* October 3, 2022 The Nets need to love up Ben Simmons and who is Robert Franks?* September 30, 2022 James Wiseman shines and the art of coaching NBA players* September 27, 2022 What is really being said at NBA media days? This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:* The Draymond Green assault video that has now been seen by everyone. Does this change anything? Jarod and David ultimately agree but differ on a few things. * This isn’t how you want to begin a title defense. Where do the Warriors go from here? David thinks Steph Curry’s leadership is needed now more than ever. * Anthony Davis and Zion are back playing basketball and that’s a good thing. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* October 6, 2022 Victor and Scoot-mania has taken over the NBA* October 3, 2022 The Nets need to love up Ben Simmons and who is Robert Franks?* September 30, 2022 James Wiseman shines and the art of coaching NBA players* September 27, 2022 What is really being said at NBA media days?* September 22, 2022 Ime Udoka and the Celtics and 2022-23 All-NBA predictions This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:* The excitement around 2023 NBA draft prospects Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. Who should teams draft first overall? David has thoughts. * Jarod has dreams of a future NBA of all tall players.* A bunch of injured players are back this season, how will they mesh with their teams? Henry has thoughts about Zion. * Friend of the show John Hollinger is all in on the Philadelphia 76ers to win the title this year. Henry, Jarod, and David are not…* How would the NBA fare if it were investigated like the NWSL, which found rampant mistreatment of women?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* October 3, 2022 The Nets need to love up Ben Simmons and who is Robert Franks?* September 30, 2022 James Wiseman shines and the art of coaching NBA players* September 27, 2022 What is really being said at NBA media days?* September 22, 2022 Ime Udoka and the Celtics and 2022-23 All-NBA predictions* September 19, 2022 The greatness of LeBron, KD and Steph and the upcoming MVP race This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:* David’s recent article on Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets. He is the key to the Nets’ season. * The Phoenix Suns got beat by the Adelaide 36ers of the NBL on Sunday. The 36ers were led by Robert Franks, a player David knows well and believes every NBA team could use. * Is there trouble brewing in Philly? Jarod doesn’t like some of the noise coming out of 76ers training camp. * What should smart teams be doing this preseason? David has a few thoughts.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* September 30, 2022 James Wiseman shines and the art of coaching NBA players* September 27, 2022 What is really being said at NBA media days?* September 22, 2022 Ime Udoka and the Celtics and 2022-23 All-NBA predictions* September 19, 2022 The greatness of LeBron, KD and Steph and the upcoming MVP race* September 15, 2022 The Robert Sarver situation and Brittney Griner with Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:* David and his family are very grateful they made it through Hurricane Ian * James Wiseman looked great in the Warriors preseason game. Are the Warriors young players the best in the league?* Doc Rivers had an interesting conversation with James Harden. Monty Williams and Deandre Ayton haven’t spoken in months. David has thoughts on how you connect with NBA players.* Ben Simmons seems happy in Brooklyn so far. David teases an upcoming article. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* September 27, 2022 What is really being said at NBA media days?* September 22, 2022 Ime Udoka and the Celtics and 2022-23 All-NBA predictions* September 19, 2022 The greatness of LeBron, KD and Steph and the upcoming MVP race* September 15, 2022 The Robert Sarver situation and Brittney Griner with Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker* September 12, 2022 Steph talks KD, midseason tournament, and play-in teams. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss NBA media day:* Wait, where is coach Thorpe?* Jarod attended media day in Brooklyn and it was a doozy … but Henry says at least stuff is out in the open. * The Cavaliers seemed poised to do big things this year. * The right people in Denver started to say smart things about their players and injuries …* The Lakers don’t appear to be giving Russell Westbrook any royal jelly. * Zion Williamson is back, ready, and citing Notorious B.I.G.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* September 22, 2022 Ime Udoka and the Celtics and 2022-23 All-NBA predictions* September 19, 2022 The greatness of LeBron, KD and Steph and the upcoming MVP race* September 15, 2022 The Robert Sarver situation and Brittney Griner with Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker* September 12, 2022 Steph talks KD, midseason tournament, and play-in teams.* September 8, 2022 Cavs are all in. Is SGA long for OKC? And solid playoff teams. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:* Ime Udoka and the Boston Celtics. * Robert Sarver is selling the Phoenix Suns, who will the NBA get in bed with next?* The Detroit Pistons are making a push towards relevancy* David and Jarod make their 2022-23 All-NBA predictions. The teams you could make of the players that don’t make it, are really good!RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* September 19, 2022 The greatness of LeBron, KD and Steph and the upcoming MVP race* September 15, 2022 The Robert Sarver situation and Brittney Griner with Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker* September 12, 2022 Steph talks KD, midseason tournament, and play-in teams.* September 8, 2022 Cavs are all in. Is SGA long for OKC? And solid playoff teams.* September 1, 2022 2022-23 NBA Championship Bus This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:* The brilliance of LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry* David wrote a piece handicapping the upcoming NBA MVP race. Who are the candidates and which player is the “best bet”?* A case for Zion Williamson as MVP* What did David learn watching EuroBasket 2022?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* September 15, 2022 The Robert Sarver situation and Brittney Griner with Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker* September 12, 2022 Steph talks KD, midseason tournament, and play-in teams.* September 8, 2022 Cavs are all in. Is SGA long for OKC? And solid playoff teams.* September 1, 2022 2022-23 NBA Championship Bus* August 29, 2022 The NCAA and sports with Victoria Jackson This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices