

Game Theory Podcast
Sam Vecenie
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.
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Dec 12, 2019 • 1h 6min
NBA Surprises Through The First Quarter
Cole Zwicker and Sam discuss some of the fun early-season stories, including Davis Bertans and Washington, Devonte Graham and PJ Washington, the Spurs being bad, and more.
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Dec 7, 2019 • 1h 20min
Knicks Fire Fizdale; Cavs' Revolt; Sleeper Draft Prospects
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker about a variety of topics. First, the Knicks fire David Fizdale. Was it earned? What happens now? Then, the Cavaliers aren't happy with John Beilein. What happens next? Then, we chat Vernon Carey, Paul Reed, Romeo Weems, Terrance Shannon Jr, Yves Pons, and Aaron Wiggins.
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Dec 5, 2019 • 1h 18min
The Top of the Eastern Conference is loaded; Rockets; The Irishman
In this episode of the podcast, I chat with Dieter Kurtenbach about the top of the Eastern Conference. We start with the Bucks because not enough people are talking about how dominant Milwaukee has been to start the year. Then we move to Miami and its super fun group of players, we talk about the Celtics and their cohesion, the Raptors and the leaps they've gotten from young players, and the roller coaster that is watching 76ers games. Then, we move on to the Rockets and how watching them play is a bit frustrating. We close on The Irishman and Knives Out, two movies were very wildly different experiences.
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Nov 30, 2019 • 52min
NBA Draft Prospect Grab Bag: Wiseman, Haliburton, Arizona, more
In this podcast, Cole Zwicker and Sam run through their overall thoughts on a big variety of prospects. Somewhat in order of who we discuss: James Wiseman, Tyrese Haliburton, Isaac Okoro, Arizona, Grant Riller, , Florida, Kira lewis, Myles Powell, Aaron Nesmith, Jahmi'us Ramsey, Tyrell Terry, Mason Jones, Franz Wagner
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Nov 28, 2019 • 55min
Anthony Edwards Explosion, Duke Loses, Maui Invitational Prospects
In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I break down a bunch of different college prospects. We start with Anthony Edwards' massive explosion against Michigan State, where he scored 33 points in 15 minutes in the second half. Then, we move on to the Michigan State prospects, including Cassius Winston, Aaron Henry, and Xavier Tillman. Then, in this order, we jumped around to other teams and players: Landers Nolley, Obi Toppin, The Kansas guys, UCLA. Finally, we close on the Duke Loss to Stephen F. Austin, and why we're seeing so many high-end upsets this season. Then, we break down Duke's prospects and how they've looked.
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Nov 22, 2019 • 39min
The Yearly Bulls Crisis Podcast with Ricky O'Donnell
In this episode, Ricky O'Donnell from SB Nation joins for our yearly "Bulls in Crisis" podcast. In this edition, we discuss Jim Boylen being a disaster, the players struggling, management, and more.
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Nov 20, 2019 • 1h 38min
NBA Ratings are down: should the NBA be worried?
In this episode, Dieter Kurtenbach joins me to talk about the NBA ratings stuff. Does it matter that the NBA ratings are down? Should the alarm bells be going for the league? Is this an actual issue of viewership? Or is it a monetization problem where the NBA needs to figure out how to sell advertising in regard to internet viewers? Is it a surprise? What matters here? We chatted about movies, too. What are the best movies I've seen this year? What did Dieter think of The Irishman?
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Nov 15, 2019 • 1h 20min
Are these NBA Draft Prospects for real? With Cole Zwicker
In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I break down NBA Draft prospects. Particularly, we start with James Wiseman, move onto the rest of Memphis-Oregon. Then, we have our typical "LaMelo Ball's Australian Journey" segment. Then, we move to Stock Up/Stock Down, where we break down Isaac Okoro, Devin Vassell, Paul Reed, Isaiah Stewart, Jaden McDaniels, Kentucky, Onyeka Okongwu, Zeke Nnaji, Wendell Moore
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Nov 14, 2019 • 1h 23min
Is this start for real? NBA teams edition
In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I break down the starts for seven teams across the NBA and decide whether or not these starts or real or if they're fool's gold in one way or another. The New York Knicks, the Phoenix Suns, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Boston Celtics, and the Philadelphia 76ers. This episode is brought to you by Manscaped.
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Nov 5, 2019 • 1h 37min
NBA Draft Preview: Bigs and Forwards
Cole joins the pod, and we break down the bigs and forwards in this draft class for like 90 minutes. It's a lot. James Wiseman, Isaiah Stewart, Jaden McDaniels, Precious Achiuwa, Matthew Hurt, Patrick Williams, and many, many, many more.
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