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Henry Abbott
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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   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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.
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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: "Ask Coach Thorpe" if you want to tap into David's big basketball brain please submit questions to truehoop@truehoop.com David's article on who won the trade deadline Which teams can go on a run post All-Star break? Player spotlight: Jalen Brunson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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

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