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Today, after maybe being a little harsh in talking about the weather, I—Henry—note that you should subscribe to TrueHoop because David is a real basketball professional working in media—rather than a real media professional working in basketball. It started with this Tweet, from friend of the show Chad Ford.Yup! Before the draft. when everybody thought Mobley and Barnes were the third-, fourth-, or fifth-best prospects, TrueHoop subscribers learned that David would take Evan Mobley with the first pick, and Scottie Barnes with the second.These kinds of things happen all the time. Now there’s a lot of content about James Harden looking a little off. Based on David’s preseason observations, TrueHoop subscribers learned something was up with Harden ten days ago.We plan to continue being early to all kinds of things. Of course, no one makes perfect predictions. But there’s a reason all 30 NBA teams pay attention to David. Why not join them?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* FRIDAY October 22, 2021 David is betting Daryl Morey has a good trade up his sleeve to handle the Ben Simmons mess.* MONDAY October 18, 2021 Now that Giannis has a title from owning the paint, more teams with top talent seem to be OK shooting 30ish 3s a game instead of 40ish or more.* FRIDAY October 15, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk Kyrie, why the Bucks can repeat, Rudy Gobert and much more.* MONDAY October 11, 2021 Jarod crushes the dreams of swim parents everywhere.* FRIDAY October 8, 2021 Celebrating 75 years of the NBA, who would complete the NBA 50 team? 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

Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector giddily and wildly overreact to the first few nights of games. * David is betting Daryl Morey has a good trade up his sleeve to handle the Ben Simmons mess. * Jarod gets very enthusiastic about rookie Evan Mobley, who David called a unicorn a months ago. * David says there’s a limit to how much better a team can get in the postseason, and so the season establishes the starting floor. Right now, he thinks Nets are below sea level. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* MONDAY October 18, 2021 Now that Giannis has a title from owning the paint, more teams with top talent seem to be OK shooting 30ish 3s a game instead of 40ish or more.* FRIDAY October 15, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk Kyrie, why the Bucks can repeat, Rudy Gobert and much more.* MONDAY October 11, 2021 Jarod crushes the dreams of swim parents everywhere.* FRIDAY October 8, 2021 Celebrating 75 years of the NBA, who would complete the NBA 50 team?* MONDAY October 4, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe dig deep into the Ben Simmons situation—What is the real problem? 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

Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe chop up some preseason data and note that the Warriors took a ton of 3s, and hit a ton of 3s … and barely had a top ten preseason offense. Now that Giannis has a title from owning the paint, more teams with top talent seem, perhaps, to be OK shooting 30ish 3s a game instead of 40ish or more. It’s an interesting early signal. And, Henry, David, and Jarod discuss David’s projected win totals for every NBA team.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* FRIDAY October 15, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk Kyrie, why the Bucks can repeat, Rudy Gobert and much more.* MONDAY October 11, 2021 Jarod crushes the dreams of swim parents everywhere.* FRIDAY October 8, 2021 Celebrating 75 years of the NBA, who would complete the NBA 50 team?* MONDAY October 4, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe dig deep into the Ben Simmons situation—What is the real problem?* FRIDAY October 1, 2021 The side effects of “dumb jock” syndrome. 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 Friday’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk Kyrie, why the Bucks can repeat, Rudy Gobert and much more. * Judy loves David’s Fireside Chat show Raising Winners, but she thinks there’s one piece of terrible advice he keeps giving her. * Hearing Kyrie Irving talk about his current situation makes David feel queasy* Jarod is glued into Memphis’s progress this season. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* MONDAY October 11, 2021 Jarod crushes the dreams of swim parents everywhere.* FRIDAY October 8, 2021 Celebrating 75 years of the NBA, who would complete the NBA 50 team?* MONDAY October 4, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe dig deep into the Ben Simmons situation—What is the real problem?* FRIDAY October 1, 2021 The side effects of “dumb jock” syndrome.* TUESDAY September 28, 2021 There’s something special about Spurs rookie Josh Primo. Why does Todd Ramasar call him a unicorn? 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

Preseason essentially means nothing, but it’s still fun to see that the Bulls’ new backcourt is killing it, that very big man Boban Marjanovic is leading the league in points per minute, and that Mo Bamba appears to have turned over a new leaf. Also, the Lakers remain old, the Heat are interesting, and Jarod crushes the dreams of swim parents everywhere. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* FRIDAY October 8, 2021 Celebrating 75 years of the NBA, who would complete the NBA 50 team?* MONDAY October 4, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe dig deep into the Ben Simmons situation—What is the real problem?* FRIDAY October 1, 2021 The side effects of “dumb jock” syndrome.* TUESDAY September 28, 2021 There’s something special about Spurs rookie Josh Primo. Why does Todd Ramasar call him a unicorn?* MONDAY September 27, 2021 David lists his eight contenders for the title. 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

Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk about the state of the NBA this preseason.* Celebrating 75 years of the NBA, who would complete the NBA 50 team? David thinks Jokic already belongs on the list. * The distraction that is Kyrie Irving’s vaccine refusal. Maybe they don’t need him. * The high stakes game of chicken Ben Simmons is playing. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* MONDAY October 4, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe dig deep into the Ben Simmons situation—What is the real problem?* FRIDAY October 1, 2021 The side effects of “dumb jock” syndrome.* TUESDAY September 28, 2021 There’s something special about Spurs rookie Josh Primo. Why does Todd Ramasar call him a unicorn?* MONDAY September 27, 2021 David lists his eight contenders for the title.* FRIDAY September 24, 2021 A need to purify the Timberwolves franchise in the waters of Lake Minnetonka. 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

Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe dig deep into the Ben Simmons situation—What is the real problem? Is this limbo period harmful to the rest of the 76ers’ roster? How good are the 76ers without Ben Simmons? What is the solution?But all that came after a speed round of:* What did we learn from the Nets’ crushing the Lakers in the preseason’s first game?* The Pacers’ injuries that mess with one Simmons trade option.* Don’t count on the Clippers to rush Kawhi back.* Was the Jazz roster the problem?* The Spurs are positioned to make a deal.* The NBA’s vaccination debate takes a turn.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* FRIDAY October 1, 2021 The side effects of “dumb jock” syndrome.* TUESDAY September 28, 2021 There’s something special about Spurs rookie Josh Primo. Why does Todd Ramasar call him a unicorn? * MONDAY September 27, 2021 David lists his eight contenders for the title.* FRIDAY September 24, 2021 A need to purify the Timberwolves franchise in the waters of Lake Minnetonka. 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

Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss personal choices about vaccination intersecting with public health. * The side effects of “dumb jock” syndrome. * Is Bradley Beal’s case for refusing vaccination compelling?* David disapproves of one of the NBA’s new foul rules changes. He thinks it’s important to punish defensive players who jump when they’re not supposed to. * Kevin Durant or Zion Williamson for MVP?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* FRIDAY September 24, 2021 A need to purify the Timberwolves franchise in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.* FRIDAY September 17, 2021 How did David’s article about Ben Simmons trade scenarios explode on Twitter?* MONDAY September 13, 2021 Apollo Global, the NBA, and Jeffrey Epstein.* FRIDAY September 10, 2021 The short list of teams with a real chance at a title.* FRIDAY September 3, 2021 Parakeets and the magical power of Klutch. 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

Today on BRING IT IN, we have TrueHoop Coachspeak. (This is where we let David geek out, using basketball terms that might alienate my mom. Pretty sure today’s episode has at least one “DHO.”)TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Todd Ramasar, the founder of Life Sports Agency, and the agent to the likes of Baron Davis, Pascal Siakam, Josh Primo, Thomas Bryant, and one of David’s favorite players, Kevon Looney.* Todd has long dedicated a ton of resources to offseason player development. Why is that his approach? It’s unusual. * Todd updates on the current state of Pascal Siakam, who had a COVID-funky last season but is on track, he says, to do mind-blowing things this season. What’s his ceiling? “MVP” says Todd, in a way that comes off remarkably unsalesy.* There’s something special about Spurs rookie Josh Primo. Why does Todd call him a unicorn?* Thomas Bryant won’t be ready to start the season, but isn’t far away and looks tremendous. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* FRIDAY September 24, 2021 A need to purify the Timberwolves franchise in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.* FRIDAY September 17, 2021 How did David’s article about Ben Simmons trade scenarios explode on Twitter?* MONDAY September 13, 2021 Apollo Global, the NBA, and Jeffrey Epstein.* FRIDAY September 10, 2021 The short list of teams with a real chance at a title.* FRIDAY September 3, 2021 Parakeets and the magical power of Klutch.* MONDAY August 30, 2021 Co-founder and president of Overtime, Zack Weiner talks about creating a “superleague” for the next generation of elite basketball 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

Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe are joined by Jarod Hector on location at Nets media day—and we wonder what Kevin Durant is saying to Kyrie Irving about vaccinations. (Also, check out this excellent story about anti-vaxxers in the NBA.) * David lists his eight contenders for the title. * If David Stern were still commissioner, don’t you think the NBA would have a tougher, clearer vaccination policy?* Is hoarding cap space to sign free agents a dead strategy—because superstars can get wherever they want to go while under contract? RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* FRIDAY September 24, 2021 A need to purify the Timberwolves franchise in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.* FRIDAY September 17, 2021 How did David’s article about Ben Simmons trade scenarios explode on Twitter?* MONDAY September 13, 2021 Apollo Global, the NBA, and Jeffrey Epstein.* FRIDAY September 10, 2021 The short list of teams with a real chance at a title.* FRIDAY September 3, 2021 Parakeets and the magical power of Klutch.* MONDAY August 30, 2021 Co-founder and president of Overtime, Zack Weiner talks about creating a “superleague” for the next generation of elite basketball players. * FRIDAY August 27, 2021 Jarod asked David to put on his “Ted Lasso” hat and address where Ben Simmons belongs. 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