Thinking Basketball

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Ben Taylor, creator of the popular YouTube channel Thinking Basketball (and author of Thinking Basketball the book) goes deeper on basketball analysis, history, philosophy and theory with co-host Cody Houdek, and a variety of guests ranging from journalists to former players. Ideal for fans interested in Xs and Os, stats & analytics, coaching and team strategy and adjustments, in-depth breakdowns on player strengths and weaknesses, and who is better and who is best in the NBA. (GOAT debates!)

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#6: Nate Duncan, Part II - LeBron vs. Jordan 18.10.2018 56:17

In Part II of our conversation, Nate and I (finally) talk Jordan vs. LeBron, comparing levels of competition, conference disparities, outside shooting, defensive consistency, longevity and the problems with Delorean-free time travel. If you like it, please support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

#5: Nate Duncan, Part I - 2019 League trends & the GOATness of Steph Curry 15.10.2018 38:09

In Part I, Nate Duncan stops by the show to discuss parity, isoball trends and the liabilities of weak offense and defense. We also discuss Steph Curry’s place among the all-time great seasons and his underrated four-year run. If you like it, please support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

#4: The Lakers Math Problem & the Promise of Passing 04.10.2018 32:31

In this episode, I discuss the Lakers overload of on-ball players and how the pieces will fit together with LeBron James and the returning talent. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

#3: The Problem with Analytics 12.09.2018 32:31

I discuss the good and the bad of analytics while pondering the single most important philosophical question of our time: Can the Eye Test and Stats ever co-exist? I also reminisce about a controversial Dwight Howard vs. Rudy Gobert comparison. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

#2: Best Scorers in NBA History Part II 25.08.2018 39:10

In part 2, I discuss the value of lower efficiency scorers like Russell Westbrook and Allen Iverson, sort out who improved and declined the most in the playoffs and stack up the best overall scorers in NBA history. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

#1: Best Scorers in NBA History Part I 16.08.2018 40:55

How valuable were Wilt's 50 points per game? Kobe's 35? A new way to measure scoring seasons based on historical impact data reveals just how much big scoring can move the needle compared to other components of offense. Armed with this information, I then stack up the best regular-season scorers in NBA history. If you like it, please support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball