Think Shank

Skyler revisits the incredulous series after two games with bold breakthroughs, observations & recommendations for both teams. Thank you for supporting! Follow & get in touch: ⁠⁠Think Shank⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Skyler Reinhardt

Skyler explores the epic, future-classic matchup between the New York Knicks & Indiana Pacers in the second round of the NBA playoffs. 0:00 - Welcome! 0:33 - game 1 reactions 1:53 - indy's making brunson a scorer 5:00 - final whistle thoughts 8:27 - other game 1 things Thank you for supporting! Follow & get in touch: ⁠⁠Think Shank⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Skyler Reinhardt

Skyler explores the epic, future-classic matchup between the Denver Nuggets & Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA playoffs. 0:00 - Welcome! 1:21 - Lineups 05:16 - Positives, negatives, & keys to win Thank you for supporting! Follow & get in touch: ⁠⁠Think Shank⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Skyler Reinhardt

Skyler analyzes both the Los Angeles Clippers & Dallas Mavericks ahead of their critical game 5 matchup with the series tied 2-2. 0:00 - Welcome! 0:05 - Clippers Game #4 Analysis 05:34 - Mavericks Game #4 Analysis Thank you for supporting! Follow & get in touch: ⁠⁠Think Shank⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Skyler Reinhardt

Skyler analyzes philosophical takeaways from Game #2 of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers first-round playoff series. 0:00 - Welcome!0:38 - Key Factors: DEN vs. LAL Game #2 04:18 - Team Dynasties beat Player Dynasties 08:21- Jokic: Team-First Terror11:15 - Ode to Denver's First Dynasty Thank you for supporting! Follow & get in touch: ⁠⁠Think Shank⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Skyler Reinhardt

Skyler discusses key observations, takeaways & implications from the bottom play-in bracket showdown between the Sacramento Kings & Golden State Warriors. 0:00 - Collapse of the Golden State Empire 1:25 - Starters No-Show 2:21- Young Guns vs. Vets 2:46 - Moody Mishaps 4:10 - Poole Redemption (lol) 4:50 - Significance for Sacramento 5:38 - Ellis: the Derrick White of the West 7:04 - Keegan:...

Skyler discusses recent developments surrounding NBA playoff contenders, backlash towards officials on the close of NYK vs. OKC, how the Mavericks are proving themselves to be a title finalist, and how entitlement seems to be affecting contenders heading into the playoffs. 00:00 - Welcome! 03:28 - League standings scrum (as of 4/2) 29:40 - Do the Knicks love or hate physicality? 38:44 - Dallas dom...

Skyler investigates stories & developments related to the rapid rise of sports betting in the NBA, analyzes potential implications for various impacted parties around the league, and explores avenues the league should consider as it embeds sports gambling within its product. 00:00 - Welcome! 03:40 - Recent NBA sports betting stories & developments 15:19 - Potential implications for various...

Skyler examines the why, what, and so what underpinning the recent drop in free throws in the NBA. 00:00 - What preceded the recent drop in free throws? 01:54 - How have calls changed to get there? 03:20 - Early thoughts & observations so far 07:02 - Overview: Recent interview with league office executives 16:54 - Analysis: Recent interview with league office executives 24:50 - Potential downs...

Skyler puts the Western Conference's top teams & recent key matchups under the microscope to determine who & what are behind the latest outcomes. 00:00 - Welcome! 02:07 - MIN 16:17 - OKC 21:21 - DEN 30:37 - LAC 32:45 - Everybody needs a Nesmith Thank you for supporting! Follow & get in touch: ⁠⁠Think Shank⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Skyler Reinhardt

With so much hanging in the balance of the next month or so of the regular season, Think Shank is introducing Winter Break Takes to put the NBA's top contenders under the microscope & help familiarize you with their stories, rosters, and outcomes so far this 2024 season. 00:00 - Winter Break Takes: A Series Introduction! 05:15 - What have we seen from the Golden State Warriors so far &...

With so much hanging in the balance of the next month or so of the regular season, Think Shank is introducing Winter Break Takes to put the NBA's top contenders under the microscope & help familiarize you with their stories, rosters, and outcomes so far this 2024 season. 00:00 - Winter Break Takes: A Series Introduction! 05:15 - What have we seen from the Los Angeles Lakers so far & wh...

With so much hanging in the balance of the next month or so of the regular season, Think Shank is introducing Winter Break Takes to put the NBA's top contenders under the microscope & help familiarize you with their stories, rosters, and outcomes so far this 2024 season. 00:00 - Winter Break Takes: A Series Introduction! 05:15 - What have we seen from the Sacramento Kings so far & why?...

With so much hanging in the balance of the next month or so of the regular season, Think Shank is introducing Winter Break Takes to put the NBA's top contenders under the microscope & help familiarize you with their stories, rosters, and outcomes so far this 2024 season. 00:00 - Winter Break Takes: A Series Introduction! 05:15 - What have we seen from the Dallas Mavericks so far & why?...

With so much hanging in the balance of the next month or so of the regular season, Think Shank is introducing Winter Break Takes to put the NBA's top contenders under the microscope & help familiarize you with their stories, rosters, and outcomes so far this 2024 season. 00:00 - Winter Break Takes: A Series Introduction! 05:15 - What have we seen from the New Orleans Pelicans so far &...

With so much hanging in the balance of the next month or so of the regular season, Think Shank is introducing Winter Break Takes to put the NBA's top contenders under the microscope & help familiarize you with their stories, rosters, and outcomes so far this 2024 season. 00:00 - Winter Break Takes: A Series Introduction! 05:15 - What have we seen from the Phoenix Suns so far & why? (st...

With so much hanging in the balance of the next month or so of the regular season, Think Shank is introducing Winter Break Takes to put the NBA's top contenders under the microscope & help familiarize you with their stories, rosters, and outcomes so far this 2024 season. 00:00 - Winter Break Takes: A Series Introduction! 05:15 - What have we seen from the Denver Nuggets so far & why? (...

With so much hanging in the balance of the next month or so of the regular season, Think Shank is introducing Winter Break Takes to put the NBA's top contenders under the microscope & help familiarize you with their stories, rosters, and outcomes so far this 2024 season. 00:00 - Winter Break Takes: A Series Introduction! 05:15 - What have we seen from the Los Angeles Clippers so far &...

With so much hanging in the balance of the next month or so of the regular season, Think Shank is introducing Winter Break Takes to put the NBA's top contenders under the microscope & help familiarize you with their stories, rosters, and outcomes so far this 2024 season. 00:00 - Winter Break Takes: A Series Introduction 05:15 - What have we seen from the Oklahoma City Thunder so far &...

With so much hanging in the balance of the next month or so of the regular season, Think Shank is introducing Winter Break Takes to put the NBA's top contenders under the microscope & help familiarize you with their stories, rosters, and outcomes so far this 2024 season. 00:00 - Winter Break Takes: A Series Introduction! 05:15 - What have we seen from the Minnesota Timberwolves so far &amp...

In Think Shank's debut video podcast, Skyler examines the most impactful trades in lead up to the NBA's 2024 deadline (Feb. 8). His approach uses historical & analytical data to examine said player positions, performance, experience, strategic use cases, and takeaways for their new teams. Skyler starts by exploring NYK's offensive flexibility with recent adds Bojan Bogdanovic &...

Skyler sets the stage by explaining how in-season awards have historically worked and been decided (5:01). Next, he examines the new paradigm posed by the NBA's new eligibility requirement for them (28:26). Skyler then presents several ideas for improving said new eligibility requirement (56:57). He then considers the proposed ideas through the prism of Joel Embiid's recent injury plus the...

Skyler begins this episode by evaluating Joel Embiid's no-show in Denver for NBA Rivals Weekend & its impact on him, the product of the league, and in-season awards (5:07). Next, he inspects the Celtics' meltdown against the Clippers and what it suggests for Boston's floor & play style come playoffs (29:26). Lastly, he recounts clutch sequences from the Lakers vs. Warriors 2OT...

Skyler begins Think Shank's debut episode by explaining the network's inception, vision, name, and plan for discussing this year's NBA season (2:48). Next, he analyzes his pick for the biggest under-the-radar storyline of the season thus far and how it's affected the teams involved, playing field of the league, and popular outlooks on trades nearing the deadline (28:15). Lastly, he...