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Henry Abbott
Award-winning hard truths about the NBA since 2005.
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Mar 4, 2024 • 53min
Can anyone stop the Celtics?
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
Victor Wembanyama's 2024 surge, is he an All-NBA player?
The Celtics had another 50+ point victory, is a title run inevitable?
Defensive game plans and executing strategy
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Feb 29, 2024 • 54min
Can the Clippers win the west? Have the Suns found something in Bol Bol?
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
David's article on his pick to win the western conference. The LA Clippers. Does he feel differently after they lost a 21-point lead to the LA Lakers?
Bol Bol has been a net negative player his first five years in the league, but he's been a positive for the Suns in limited action this year
Jaime Jaquez Jr. and the Miami Heat
Top 5 NBA teams right now
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Feb 26, 2024 • 51min
How do you defend the NBA's best players? Luka Doncic
Discussion on defending Luka Doncic, playoff positioning, Warriors' resurgence, and Clippers rebranding in the NBA. Strategies, matchups, player potential, and team dynamics analyzed with insights on winning strategies for success.

Feb 22, 2024 • 59min
What is Coach Thorpe focusing on in the final third of the season?
On today's show Jarod Hector and Coach Thorpe discuss:
David's suggestion on improving All-Star weekend
The future of G League Ignite
What is David focused on with the contending teams over the final third of the season?
Top 5 NBA teams right now
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Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 6min
Why is everyone so salty about All-Star weekend?
On today's show Jarod Hector and Henry Abbott discuss:
All the handwringing over All-Star weekend
Who is the weekend for and what's it really about?
The NBA and innovation or lack thereof
NBA and misogyny
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Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 4min
Who are truly the best players in the NBA?
On today's show Jarod Hector is joined by Henry Abbott! They discuss:
Henry's recently completed book writing sabbatical and why this book is important.
The EPM metric is dominated by players in their 20s, yet the players who dominate the headlines are all in their mid to late 30s, what's the deal?
Violence in the NBA
Top 5 NBA teams right now
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Feb 12, 2024 • 1h
Who won the trade deadline? Which teams can make a post All-Star break run?
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
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David's article on who won the trade deadline
Which teams can go on a run post All-Star break?
Player spotlight: Jalen Brunson
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Feb 8, 2024 • 57min
The trade deadline fallacy
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The fallacy of the NBA trade deadline and what teams and fans miss about the day.
The challenges of player development and what teams get wrong
Top 5 NBA teams right now
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Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 3min
What's next for the 76ers after the Joel Embiid injury?
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The days and week leading up to the trade deadline and All-Star break and the impact on players.
What's going on with the Bucks?
Joel Embiid might miss the remainder of the season with a knee injury, what does this mean for the 76ers?
What are the Jazz, Thunder, Pelicans, Nets, and Knicks thinking heading into the trade deadline?
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Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 8min
Former professional baller, artist, author and OG blogger Rod Benson
On a special bonus episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector have a wide ranging conversation with former professional basketball player Rod Benson. Rod has played overseas and in the D league (now G league). He speaks candidly about the business of basketball and believes that approach hampered his chances of being in the NBA.He is also the author of a new book titled "Different Dude." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices