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Can the Pacers match the intensity and physicality of the Knicks?
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Nikola Jokic's third MVP Hornets hire Charles Lee as new head coach, are things changing for the better in Charlotte? The Knicks lead the Pacers 2-0 and David thinks one team plays like their hair is on fire, the other like a day at the beach Wolves have the defending champs in a vice grip and …
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Cavaliers outlasting the Magic in Game 7. What's next for Orlando and does Cleveland have a shot against Boston? Are the Pacers mature enough to beat the Knicks? Will the Knicks run out of gas? Should the defending champion Nuggets be worried? What specific problems do the Wolves present an…
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Can anyone stop the Celtics? Can the Wolves and Thunder advance to the Western Conference finals?
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Celtics dismantling of the Heat. Can anyone stop this juggernaut on their way to the finals? How concerning is the Kristaps Porzingis injury? The Mavericks are in the driver's seat, can the Clippers come back down 3-2? The Knicks lose a heartbreaker in Game 5 to the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey was …
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Is this the playoffs of Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves?
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Wolves dismantling of the Suns and the ascending Anthony Edwards. Will he be the best player in the league? Where do the old and expensive Suns go from here? The Pacers have pushed the Bucks to the brink of elimination, but David has a warning for the young Pacers. The Clippers and Maverick…
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The brilliance of Erik Spoelstra, the inevitable Nuggets, and more playoff observations
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Erik Spoelstra rallying his Miami Heat to win in Boston. What was the game plan? The Nuggets won a thrilling Game 2 on a Jamal Murray buzzer beater, are the Lakers done? David thinks LeBron and AD believe so. The young Thunder have been impressive through two games, how will they do on the road…
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Playoff Game 1 overreactions, what to expect in Game 2's, and what everyone gets wrong about Rudy Gobert
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Celtics beatdown of the Heat, will Miami get swept? The Pacers played terribly and Damian Lillard was on fire in the first half for the Bucks, did we get that series wrong? The Clippers defended well, James Harden and Paul George were very good, what can the Mavericks do better? Who will st…
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The 2-for-1 at the end of quarters, 76ers as a dangerous seven seed, and more playoff talk
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The 2-for-1 at the end of quarters in basketball. Is it always the right thing to do? The Lakers beat the Pelicans and will face the defending champion Nuggets in round one. Has anything changed for the Lakers that would suggest they could win the series? The 76ers beat the Heat and will play t…
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The Way Too Early Definitive Play-In And Playoff Predictions
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On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss: Tom Thibodeau's aversion to resting players Jarod goes on a rant about "suckerific" behavior from NBA teams ahead of the playoffs David rants about defense not being valued in the NBA MVP award voting Early read and predictions on: Lakers vs. Pelicans Warriors vs. Kings Heat vs. …
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Crazy playoff scenarios, the struggling Bucks, the inevitable Celtics, and Dawn Staley
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On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: A loyal TrueHoop listener "asks Coach Thorpe" who will be the next star young coach in the NBA like the Thunder's Mark Daigneault? To submit a question to ask Coach Thorpe send it to truehoop@truehoop.com Who will be the west's no. 1 seed? The Wolves and Nuggets play each other this week in …
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Does the NBA rely on LeBron and Steph too much? And the world of shady billionaire owners
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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: The play-in and playoffs are rapidly approaching and while the NBA is hoping for another LeBron vs. Steph showdown, is it good for the league? What makes LeBron and Steph more interesting than KD? Why aren't Luka and Giannis bigger stars? The NBA's next media rights deal Suns' owner Mat Ish…
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Are the Mavericks poised for a deep playoff run? NBA eyes on the Final 4
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On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Mavericks are now the hottest team in the NBA after snapping the Rockets' 11-game win streak. Is Dallas peaking at the right time? What's changed? The Cavaliers are headed in the wrong direction Alabama is headed to its first Final 4 and David has "NBA eyes" on the Crimson Tide Why is Ni…
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Draymond gets tossed again and the surging Houston Rockets
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Raptors' Jontay Porter is being investigated in connection to gambling Are players happy with the way the game is officiated? Draymond Green was ejected in the opening minutes of a pivotal game for the Warriors. Who's to blame? The OKC Thunder's playoff limitations The Rockets have won 10 s…
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Does Steph Curry need to play more minutes? Current playoff scenarios
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On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The absurd amount of free throws the Lakers took in a win over the Pacers. The Warriors might fall out of the play-in and some wonder if Steph Curry is playing enough minutes. Henry Abbott's MVP article Current playoff scenarios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The NBA's gambling problem and players on the brink of success
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The NBA has gone all in on gambling, players and coaches already think we're headed for disaster. David's article on the five players on the brink of success Ime Udoka's turnaround job in Houston Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Legendary sportswriter, and author of "The Real Hoosiers" Jack McCallum
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On today's special episode Henry Abbott is joined by prolific sportswriter Jack McCallum to discuss his latest book: "The Real Hoosiers: Crispus Attucks High School, Oscar Robertson, and the Hidden History of Hoops". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Henry Abbott
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What's next for Bronny James? Is Zion peaking at the right time?
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The future of Bronny James and David's advice for the young baller. The Clippers have lost four of five and headed in the wrong direction, what's going on? Is Zion peaking at the right time? The brilliance of Kyrie Irving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Henry Abbott's article on the dangers of playing NBA basketball The evolution of basketball and the problem with former players critiquing current players It's Wemby's world Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Which teams are ready for the playoffs?
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Senior Night at Florida State for Max Thorpe It's the final quarter of the regular season, which teams are playoff ready? Which teams are in trouble? Rudy Gobert fined for flashing money sign at an NBA official. Does the league have a problem? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…
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A discussion on 3s, healing Haliburton, and bad news for the Wolves
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: TrueHoop founder and CEO Henry Abbott was at the Sloan conference last week and wrote an article about 3s, are they overvalued? Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has been struggling lately, David wrote an article on how to get him back on track. Karl-Anthony Towns has a meniscus injury and is out i…
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Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes author Julie Kliegman
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On this special edition of the TrueHoop podcast Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector are joined by Julie Kliegman, author of the new book Mind Game. They discuss the changing landscape of elite athletes' relationship to their mental health, and the public challenges and struggles with the subject. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho…
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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/adchoicesPor Henry Abbott
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Can the Clippers win the west? Have the Suns found something in Bol Bol?
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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 Jai…
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How do you defend the NBA's best players? Luka Doncic
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: How to defend Luka Doncic Where teams should be positioning themselves for the playoffs The Warriors latest run of good play Rebranding the Clippers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Henry Abbott
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What is Coach Thorpe focusing on in the final third of the season?
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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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Why is everyone so salty about All-Star weekend?
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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/adchoicesPor Henry Abbott
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Who are truly the best players in the NBA?
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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 Lear…
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Who won the trade deadline? Which teams can make a post All-Star break run?
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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 megapho…
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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/adchoicesPor Henry Abbott
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What's next for the 76ers after the Joel Embiid injury?
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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 think…
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Former professional baller, artist, author and OG blogger Rod Benson
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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…
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The problem with the NBA 65-game rule and the real reason behind recent individual offensive explosion
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On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" send your questions to truehoop@truehoop.com to tap into David's big basketball brain. David's article on the end of the Warriors dynasty The problem with the NBA's 65-game threshold for player awards The real reason we are seeing individual scoring explosions Top 5 NBA te…
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: NBA title contenders in the east and west. Jarod and David each draft four teams per conference, and give their reasons why. What is David seeing with the Clippers and Pacers that has him excited? Draymond Green has been a plus/minus rockstar his whole career, can he still help the Warriors? Th…
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Are we sure Doc Rivers will help the Bucks?
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Doc Rivers is in as the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, what does it mean? Is Doc still a good coach? What's next for former Bucks' head coach Adrian Griffin? The Heat traded for Terry Rozier, David likes it but doesn't love it. What else do the Heat need to do? A new "Rapid Fire" segmen…
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The Pacers are going to be really good, and have the Suns turned the corner?
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Pacers' long-term and short-term futures and why the Pascal Siakam trade works now and for the future. What is David seeing on the court? The Suns are one of the hottest teams in the league, what has sparked their recent good play and is it sustainable? Top-15 in EPM The Clippers could be t…
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The Book of James: The Power, Politics, and Passion of LeBron author Valerie Babb
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On this special edition of the TrueHoop podcast Jarod Hector is joined by author and the Andrew Mellon Professor of Humanities at Emory University, Valerie Babb. Valerie's latest, The Book of James: The Power, Politics, and Passion of LeBron is the subject of today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Does Pascal Siakam make the Pacers title contenders?
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Pascal Siakam trade to the Indiana Pacers, how does this help boost the team's title chances in the short and long-term? Plus David's fantastic article with even more insight. The Suns had a historic fourth quarter comeback this week, can they takeaway anything from that improbable win? Vic…
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Trade talk and what each title contender should focus on the rest of the season
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: A listener question on advanced stats overvaluing role players. If you'd like to ask Coach Thorpe a question, send your question to truehoop@truehoop.com David thinks it will be a busy trade season. What's real and what's not? What should the six NBA title contenders focus on in the second half…
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Ask Coach Thorpe and should the Thunder, Wolves, and Pacers go all in?
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On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: A listener question about closing out on defense. To ask Coach Thorpe a question, send to truehoop@truehoop.com David's article on why the Thunder need to make a move now The Timberwolves are elite on defense and average on offense with two excellent offensive players, how can this be? What'…
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Closing in on the halfway point of the regular season, the Celtics, 76ers, Thunder, Nuggets, and Clippers look like contenders. Which means several of the most expensive teams in NBA history (remember all the excitement about the superteams in Golden State, Phoenix, and Milwaukee?) are not, right now, credibly contending. David saw Stephen Curry lo…
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Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss: A listener question about playing with joy (email your question to truehoop@truehoop.com) which absolutely matters in the case of Immanuel Quickley. How the Raptors are different after trading OG Anunoby. Why the TrueHoop podcast doesn't have sports gambling ads. Why Pascal Siakam would be amazing on the Thund…
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On this special edition of the TrueHoop podcast Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector are joined by author Rafi Kohan. Rafi's latest book Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals That Isn't Total Garbage is the subject of today's episode. How far back does trash talk go? The "Dozens" and the racial components of trash talk? How does trash tal…
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The brilliance of Derrick White and being a winning NBA player
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" where you the audience get to tap into David's big basketball brain. Send questions to truehoop@truehoop.com Derrick White and winning NBA players Should the Thunder go all in now to find an All-Star to slot next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren? The psychology of…
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MAGIC: The Life of Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson author Roland Lazenby
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On this special edition of the TrueHoop podcast Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector are joined by author and sportswriter Roland Lazenby. Roland has written books about the greatest gladiators in the NBA. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Jerry West and Phil Jackson. Lazenby's latest book MAGIC: The Life of Earvin 'Magic' Johnson is the subject of today's epi…
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Is it hard being a lead ball handler? The return of Ja and Christmas Day games
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Holiday plans The difficulty of being a lead ball handler in the NBA The return of Ja Morant Kawhi Leonard's greatness Christmas Day games preview Top 5 NBA teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesPor Henry Abbott
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Have the Clippers turned the corner to title contention?
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The injury bug that has hit the Cavaliers and Suns and what, if anything, can either team do? The Clippers are the hottest team in the league and David thinks they can be the no. 1 seed in the west Trade ideas for the Heat, Knicks, Pacers, Wolves, Thunder, and Mavericks The importance of the G …
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Draymond Green is a problem and Giannis Antetokounmpo wants his ball
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The NBA's popularity, continuing a great conversation you can read here The Warriors have always had a Draymond Green problem but now it might cost them Steph Curry. David wrote about trading Steph here Giannis Antetokounmpo was very mad about the game ball after his career scoring night Top 5 …
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Can the Lakers ride In-Season Tournament success to an NBA championship?
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The In-Season Tournament championship and possible tweaks going forward The disposition to dominate as seen in Anthony Davis and LeBron James What's next for the Indiana Pacers? Troubling signs with Zion Williamson The Grizzlies will get Ja Morant back and the Suns will get Bradley Beal back, w…
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" tap into David's big basketball brain by sending questions to truehoop@truehoop.com David's article on the Pacers as Harden's Rockets 2.0 How did the Pacers beat the Celtics? Can they defeat the Bucks? Bucks' elite offense Lakers vs. Pelicans, which Zion will show up? Top 5 t…
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Which teams will advance to the semifinals of the In-Season Tournament?
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" tap into David's big basketball brain by sending questions to truehoop@truehoop.com Which teams have an advantage in the quarterfinal round? Celtics vs. Pacers, Pelicans vs. Kings, Knicks vs. Bucks and Suns vs. Lakers MVP ladder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…
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Everyone needs to stop crying over point differential in the In-Season Tournament
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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Josh Giddey situation Some coaches and players are upset over the point differential in the In-Season Tournament Zion Williamson and offensive efficiency on high usage Fine line between coaching and ego management David's Rookie Roundup Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad cho…
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