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Award-winning hard truths about the NBA since 2005.

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We had a plan for today’s show, but things don’t always happen that way. What happened instead was super honest and full of love. Would love to hear your thoughts.

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Thank you Kam, Steven T Herlihy, Terry K. Cargill, and many others for tuning into my live video with CoachThorpe! Join me for my next live video in the app.

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I am alleging that Game 1 of the Western conference finals is the best game I’ve ever seen. These days, the basketball is sweet. David and I dig into:

  • Guarding Victor Wembanyama

  • How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander talks

  • The Spurs starters have mostly played 80+ minutes already, in contrast Alex Caruso is at 57

  • If De’Aaron Fox had played in Game 1, would the Spurs have been worse?

  • Why it’s wrong to consider these defenders “chaotic”

  • The many missed calls

  • James Harden has the Cavs’ best plus/minus in the playoffs

  • David: not a huge fan of Dennis Schröder

Injuries remain at a frightening level. If you made a team of players who have missed playoff time to injury, they might win the title. This is far from an exhaustive list:

  • Jalen Williams

  • De’Aaron Fox

  • Dylan Harper

  • maybe Ajay Mitchell

  • O.G. Anunoby

  • Anthony Edwards

  • Luka Dončić

  • Donte DiVincenzo

  • Ayo Dosunmu

  • Jayson Tatum

  • Austin Reaves

  • Aaron Gordon

  • Peyton Watson

  • Kevin Durant

  • Brandon Ingram

  • Immanuel Quickley

  • Bam Adebayo

That’s on top of the players who were injured before the playoffs, who include:

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo

  • Tyrese Haliburton

  • Jimmy Butler

  • Kyrie Irving

  • Cooper Flagg

  • Fred VanVleet

  • Steven Adams

  • Zion Williamson

  • Damian Lillard

  • Trae Young

  • Anthony Davis

  • Brandon Miller

  • Michael Porter Jr.

  • Josh Giddey

  • Ja Morant

  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

  • Tyler Herro

  • Walker Kessler

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Thank you Shannon Herrera, Charles Schulien, RD, and many others for tuning into my live video with CoachThorpe! Join me for my next live video in the app.

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We have not had a podcast for a while. It’s a long story. But now we have … an idea to mess around with Substack’s evolving tools. I convinced David that we should record one video as an experiment, to learn how it works. And wow did we need the reps, because for the first ten minutes we struggled to get David on camera, and then for the next ten minutes I literally didn’t push the record button.

Ordinarily I would not publish this. But David was super brilliant, talking about the industry he founded, working directly for NBA players, helping them ascend. In this talk you’ll see a lot of what makes his players so successful. So here you go.

We talk all the time about how to rank NBA players, which gets very real on draft day. But the weird truth is that players, like all of us, are context-sensitive and evolving. I love the example of Danny Green. He was cut by the Cavaliers when they were worst team in the league, and then became a starter for the Spurs dynasty. What actually happens for Danny to go on that journey? David and I use that story as a launch point to get into the things that make players better at their jobs, from “feeling seen” to “alligator blood.”

We’ll keep messing with this, and hopefully—like David’s clients—we’ll be the best at getting better.

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On today's special episode Jarod Hector is joined by The Real Deal podcast host, NBA and Real Madrid fan Sid Ramsundar. They discuss:

  • Sid's entry to fandom in American sports

  • The evolution of the NBA

  • Building a winner in the NBA and world class soccer

  • Similarities between the two sports

  • Transcendent talent

  • Predictive injury analysis

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Team USA's victory over South Sudan. The US played well again and David was impressed with South Sudan and head coach Royal Ivey.

  • Is Bam Adebayo the three-point shooter a thing?

  • Team USA's best lineup is KD, Bam, Ant-Man, Jrue Holiday, and Derrick White and it's because of their defense.

  • Jarod's not worried about Steph's offense, but he's noticing the shortcomings on defense. David is concerned about both ends of the court.

  • KD goes on Twitter to talk rigid structure versus random play, which is better?

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Henry Abbott's article on the wear and tear NBA basketball does to the athletes' bodies

  • Team USA dominates Serbia, what did David see?

  • Turning down an extra year on an NBA contract for the chance of making more money later

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Paul George signing a four year deal with the 76ers. Could that money have been better spent?

  • The Thunder added Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein to an already elite defense, what's the plan?

  • Mavericks retool with Klay Thompson, is he a key piece in a return trip to the Finals?

  • Are the Clippers heading towards a rebuild?

  • Chris Paul mentoring Victor Wembanyama

  • A word on player development

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • What's it like for players already in the league on draft day?

  • Round 1 surprises

  • David's article on what teams get wrong about the draft

  • Bronny James concerns

  • Mikal Bridges trade

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On today's show Jarod Hector is joined by NBA.com senior writer Michael C. Wright. They discuss:

  • What the Celtics have shown the rest of the NBA

  • How teams should look at the upcoming NBA draft

  • How will the Spurs look to build around Victor Wembanyama through the draft?

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Timberwolves had a nice postseason run, how do they sustain success?

  • How does the Celtics' offense wear down opponents?

  • Will Kristaps Porzingis be ready for the finals?

  • How important are Jrue Holiday and Derrick White?

  • The Mavericks' offensive simplicity

  • How do you stop Luka Doncic?

  • Mavericks' role players

  • Kyrie Irving being assertive

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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 and can the Nuggets overcome with a hobbled Jamal Murray and no bench?

  • How can the Thunder stop Luka and Kyrie? Can the Thunder out athlete the Mavericks?

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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 the Knicks in round one. Should the Knicks be worried? How does Joel Embiid look?

  • The Kings, Pelicans, Bulls and Heat will play for the final two playoff spots

  • Is the Warriors dynasty finally over?

  • On Monday's show Jarod and Henry Abbott made David pick playoff winners before he did his homework. Now that he's done studying, has he changed his mind?

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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

  • Jaime Jaquez Jr. and the Miami Heat

  • Top 5 NBA teams right now

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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

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Last week, David predicted great things for the Pacers and Pascal Siakam. Since then, Indiana lost to the Blazers and the Suns. But David explains what he saw Rick Carlisle do that made him as confident as ever that the long-term is great.

  • The Suns are one of the hottest teams in the league, what has sparked their recent good play and is it sustainable?

  • Assessing the league’s top fifteen players in advanced stats.

  • The Clippers could end the season as the West’s top seed.

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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.

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Pascal Siakam trade to the 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?

  • Victor Wembanyama is surging

  • Top 5 NBA teams right now

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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 of the season?

  • MLK Day games

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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, email truehoop@truehoop.com

  • David's article on why the Thunder should trade for Lauri Markkanen right now

  • The Timberwolves are elite on defense and average on offense with two excellent offensive players, how can this be?

  • What's next for the Pacers in the wake of the Tyrese Haliburton injury?

  • Top 5 NBA teams right now

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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 looking miserable against the Raptors in a way that reminded him of LeBron in Cleveland before The Decision.

  • Giannis recently went on a bit of rant about how everyone in Milwaukee, including the guy who does the laundry, needs to do better.

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On today’s TrueHoop podcast, 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 Thunder.

  • Should the Suns trade Kevin Durant?

  • The best team in Los Angeles.

  • The best player in the world.

  • With a time machine, Joel Embiid would destroy Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

  • The league's top five teams.

Mentioned in this story:

  • Ben Krauss's Slow Boring article on the perils of sports gambling.

  • The Wirecard executive who was really a Russian spy.

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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.

  • Trash talk goes back thousands of years.

  • The early days of baseball are thick with examples.

  • Just a few decades ago, the term “trash talk” arrived in the NBA, to describe a Black form of the art, rooted in The Dozens.

  • The psychology of trash talk and performance.

  • Draymond Green.

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  • "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 the Detroit Pistons

  • Top 5 NBA teams right now

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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, author of the new book MAGIC.

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 episode.

We hope you enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season!

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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

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The injury bug that has hit the Cavaliers and Suns

  • The Clippers’ chances

  • Trade ideas for the Heat, Knicks, Pacers, Wolves, Thunder, and Mavericks

  • The importance of the G League

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  • 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 NBA teams right now

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On today's TrueHoop podcast 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, what does it mean?

  • How can the Warriors improve this season?

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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 Tyrese Haliburton’s Pacers as today’s version of James Harden's Rockets

  • How did the Pacers beat the Celtics? Can they defeat the Bucks?

  • The Bucks' elite offense

  • Lakers vs. Pelicans, which Zion will show up?

  • Top 5 teams right now

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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

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Team USA failing to medal at FIBA World Cup
  • The brilliance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
  • How the Rockets should handle Dillon Brooks coming off a great FIBA tournament
  • Burning questions for the Celtics, Nets, Knicks, 76ers, and Raptors ahead of training camp

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Team USA and Team Canada are in the medal round of the FIBA World Cup, are we headed for a gold medal showdown?
  • Dillon Brooks and the line between confidence and insecurity
  • A preview of David's Burning questions for the East's elite article
  • US Open talk

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The US Open. Tennis is Jarod's favorite sport after basketball
  • Team USA and FIBA World Cup
  • David's excellent article on dismantling the Bucks

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • How Team USA is looking so far during FIBA World Cup. The excellent play from Team Canada, and the disappointing play from Team France.
  • "Ask Coach Thorpe" mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com
  • More love for Erik Spoelstra

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • David's excellent article Elite athletes seldom shoot well
  • The brilliance of Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Haliburton and how much better they can become
  • Jarod's issue with the media hurting the sport
  • Team USA and FIBA rules

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On today's bonus episode Jarod Hector is joined by Victor Luckerson, author of "Built from the Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa's Greenwood District, America's Black Wall Street" they discuss:

  • What led Victor to taking on this project?
  • Violence as a theme in America and the book
  • The push and pull between linear and cyclical progression
  • Victor's NBA fandom

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • "Ask Coach Thorpe" mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com
  • Team USA at FIBA World Cup. David says they are the most talented but it wouldn't surprise him if they lose.
  • Who are the 10 best American players?
  • Steve Kerr called Anthony Edwards "the guy" can he become the best player in the world?

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • "Ask Coach Thorpe" mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com
  • The latest on the James Harden, Joel Embiid and Daryl Morey situation. Are the 76ers headed towards a rebuild?
  • What the Netflix show "Quarterback" teaches us about the future of the NBA

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • David's time in Los Angeles working out NBA players with his son Max
  • "Ask Coach Thorpe" our second set of mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com
  • James Harden and Daryl Morey's bromance is over
  • FIBA World Cup basketball

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector wraps "The Future of the NBA" series by discussing the fan perspective with host of the "Dear Adam Silver" podcast, Abigail Smithson. They discuss:

  • Sports take culture
  • How media can ask better questions to deliver better content for fans
  • Beyond the gameplay, what attracts fans to sports?

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On today's TrueHoop podcast Jarod Hector is back with part two of the series "The Future of the NBA." Joining him is the assistant professor of economics at the United States Naval Academy Scott Kaplan. They discuss:

  • How to monetize the culture of basketball
  • The true value of NBA superstars like LeBron and Steph
  • Can gambling actually help?
  • The value of the NBA experience

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On today's TrueHoop podcast Jarod Hector and David Thorpe debut part one of the series "The Future of the NBA." Joining them is media executive and friend of the show Ben Aronson. They discuss:

  • NBA fan consumption habits
  • Ratings and the driver of revenue
  • How the current media covers the game
  • Beyond the increased options, why does Gen Z watch less sports than previous generations?

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • "Ask Coach Thorpe" our first set of mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com
  • The NBA has warned Damian Lillard's agent Aaron Goodwin about telling teams that are not the Miami Heat that Dame won't play for them. What's actually going on here.
  • Sudden cardiac arrest is a problem in basketball, Henry wrote an incredible piece about it that you can read here. What's really going on with the sport we love?

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • There is a saying "Offense sells tickets, defense wins championships" is this true?
  • It's the start of summer mixtape season for players as they show off what they're working on in their games. That's important, according to David but it must be done with a plan.
  • Jabari Smith Jr.'s star potential and Emoni Bates as a future starter for the Cavaliers

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Summer league pros and cons and David's sobering thoughts on the overall entity
  • A little piece of advice for coaches
  • The latest on Damian Lillard, James Harden, Pascal Siakam and the NBA's holding pattern

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector is joined by a special co-host. The host of the "Dear Adam Silver" podcast, the wonderful Abigail Smithson. They discuss:

  • The NBA season in review, how happy are we for Nikola Jokic?
  • Abigail's beloved Warriors and the dynamics of a locker room and workplace
  • There is a lot of pressure on Victor Wembanyama, is it fair?

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss:

  • All the overreaction around Victor Wembanyama. Talk to us in three years if you want to make any definitive statements.
  • Finding the Tari Eason of this year's summer league and the young Rockets have talent
  • Scoot Henderson looks like a leader
  • The truth behind the Damian Lillard and Portland Trail Blazers marriage

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Remaining free agents on the board and the latest Damian Lillard and James Harden news
  • David believes the Raptors will trade Pascal Siakam, but to who and for what?
  • David makes a bold proclamation about Kenneth Lofton Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies
  • Who has impressed and disappointed David in summer league so far?

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Damian Lillard finally requests a trade
  • The Lakers and Suns have picked up good free agents, but David says the health of LeBron, AD, KD, Book and Beal is still what matters most.
  • The Pacers will be fun and Tyrese Haliburton has had the best weekend on social media
  • The hidden value of some of the free agency deals

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The best young cores in the NBA and how teams and players should approach summer league
  • Two years ago the Hawks looked like a title contender, not so much anymore
  • The Lakers are always on the clock because of LeBron, what will they do in free agency?
  • The realities of the new CBA make developing young cheap talent critical, the teams that master it will win

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Draft recap: David discusses how the Spurs should weaponize Wemby and what Houston and Detroit need to do with the Thompson twins.
  • The Warriors traded Jordan Poole for CP3, are they done dealing?
  • Potential free agency deals and trades
  • Team USA at the FIBA World Cup

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Celtics trade Marcus Smart and acquire Kristaps Porzingis. Henry feels some type of way about this.
  • Many of the players in the draft can't shoot, but have so much upside. Can you draft non-shooters? David has thoughts.
  • The Damian Lillard Portland Trail Blazers saga is like a bad marriage
  • The NBA is drunk on trades because of the new CBA and owners want to get off of deals they made. What does it all mean?

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Bradley Beal is now a member of the Phoenix Suns who have a lot of money tied up in just four players. How do they build the rest of their roster?
  • The punitive nature of the new CBA and what's on the horizon for the Suns
  • Damian Lillard wants out if the Blazers don't bring in a veteran superstar
  • We know about Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson and the Thompson twins. Who are some other names to be excited about in Thursday's draft?

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Nuggets dominant run to the NBA championship
  • Nikola Jokic is the world's best player and just led his team to a championship but he might not love his job
  • Can the Nuggets build a dynasty?
  • The weird American sports tradition of billionaire owners receiving the championship trophy ahead of the players and coaches

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The greatness of Nikola Jokic and why it's so hard for some former players and fans to recognize how great he is.
  • Nuggets are on the verge of their first title in franchise history, but David says they can't think that way.
  • The new CBA has created a "super tax" penalty for teams, that might mean older star players on the move this summer.
  • The Saudis control professional golf, is the NBA next?

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The brilliance of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray
  • The importance of Christian Braun. Henry believes every team has an opportunity to win a game with a player like this.
  • Bam Adebayo's defensive bag
  • Will we see "Playoff Jimmy" again?
  • The continued struggles of Michael Porter Jr.

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott returns and joins Jarod Hector and David Thorpe to discuss:

  • What happened to the Nuggets in game 2?
  • The Heat's intensity and force
  • Nuggets' head coach Michael Malone publicly calling out his team
  • The brilliance of Erik Spoelstra

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Celtics offseason after losing in the conference finals. Do you breakup Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown?
  • Altitude
  • How do you stop Nikola Jokic?
  • The Heat's defense vs. Nuggets offense
  • Appropriate fear vs. Heat Culture

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The most improbable circumstances in the Heat vs. Celtics series have led to game 7. David thinks game 6 was horrible all around.
  • The NBA's officiating problem
  • The Nuggets have been waiting for over a week and that's a good thing for them
  • Rich Paul's perspective on the draft

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Celtics salvaging their season and avoiding elimination. But can they win three more?
  • The Heat's 'Fuck You' culture which David also wrote about here
  • The brilliance of Nikola Jokic and the superb play of Jamal Murray
  • Why the NBA media needs to do a better job telling stories about teams and players
  • Olivier-Maxence Prosper and the draft combine

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Celtics disappointing performance in game three against the Heat
  • The brilliance of Erik Spoelstra and #HeatCulture
  • Something has been off in Boston all season and maybe it's Jaylen Brown?
  • The Nuggets are up 3-0 on the Lakers and Jarod says LeBron and Anthony Davis needed to be elite and they haven't
  • David has an early NBA Finals prediction
  • Carmelo Anthony officially announces his retirement

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Heat's game one win over the Celtics. What happened in that third quarter? Playoff Jimmy strikes again.
  • The Nuggets beat the Lakers in game one but much has been made of the Lakers late comeback and Rui Hachimura guarding Nikola Jokic. Is there anything to it?
  • The Spurs won the draft lottery and will select Victor Wembanyama, Jarod and David on what the Spurs might do around the young phenom.
  • David hates the way ESPN produces the draft combine and has thoughts on how to make it better.

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The troubling case of Ja Morant
  • The Celtics beatdown of the 76ers in game 7. What's next for Joel Embiid, James Harden and Doc Rivers?
  • Jayson Tatum's disposition to dominate in game 7
  • Knicks, Suns, and Warriors offseason plans
  • Eastern and Western conference finals preview

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Draymond Green saving the Warriors season. David also wonders if this version of Draymond makes the Warriors title favorites?
  • The Knicks saved their season because Jalen Brunson and Quentin Grimes played all 48 minutes in an elimination game. Will this series go to game 7?
  • The 76ers are on the verge of the conference finals and Joel Embiid can smell it.
  • Can Devin Booker and Kevin Durant be excellent for two more games to beat the Nuggets?
  • Top 5 players in the playoffs

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The maturation of Devin Booker. Suns and Nuggets are all tied at 2-2. Is the winner still the favorite to be west champs?
  • 76ers tied their series with the Celtics behind a huge James Harden game. Did the Celtics make a mistake not calling timeout before the final shot?
  • Lakers blew out the Warriors in game 3, behind Anthony Davis and LeBron James. Jarod says they have an opportunity to end this series early.
  • The Knicks need to play better and David says they are off the championship bus.

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Being innovative as a coach in the playoffs?
  • Hindsight is 20/20 but since the 76ers already won game 1, should they have held Joel Embiid out until game 3?
  • Jarod and David are concerned with Jayson Tatum's play
  • Anthony Davis playing like the best player in the world is the key to the Lakers' title hopes. Can he keep it up?
  • Are the Suns in trouble?
  • Top 5 playoff performers

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss:

  • Stephen Curry and Kevon Looney were brilliant in the Warriors seven game series win over the Kings
  • Lakers eliminated the Grizzlies, what's next for Memphis?
  • LeBron vs. Steph Part V
  • The rest of the playoff matchups

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Heat upset the Bucks in the first round. How good is Jimmy Butler? David thinks the Bucks need a new coach.
  • The Knicks beat the Cavaliers and Jarod says NYC is going crazy. How far can this team go? How good is Mitchell Robinson? The Cavaliers were exposed and have some work to do this offseason.
  • The Grizzlies blitzed the Lakers and saved their season. David says the longer this series goes, advantage Grizzlies.
  • Warriors are now up 3-2 on the Kings and Jarod says we've seen this movie before. David isn't ready to count out the Kings.
  • Who are the 5 best players in the playoffs?

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Kings and Warriors are tied 2-2 and their were mistakes all over the court in game 4 according to David.
  • The Knicks take a commanding 3-1 lead on the Cavaliers. Why do the Cavaliers lack urgency?
  • Should we be worried about the Bucks?
  • Should Jarod be worried about the Grizzlies?
  • Looks like it will be Suns and Nuggets in the next round and David says the winner will represent the West in the NBA Finals.

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Draymond stopping on Domantas Sabonis and his suspension for game 3. Jarod thinks it's a sign of vulnerability and desperation in the defending champs.
  • The Clippers and Suns are tied at 1-1 and David says Clippers head coach Ty Lue has his team coached up and ready, even without Paul George.
  • The Grizzlies came to play and evened up their series with the Lakers, David sees some trouble if this series goes late.
  • The Hawks will likely get swept and Trae Young might get traded. David has some ideas where he might end up.

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Game planning against a superstar
  • Lakers beat the Grizzlies behind a monster Anthony Davis performance. What do the Grizzlies do without Ja Morant?
  • Russell Westbrook's relentlessness fueled a Clippers' road win
  • What the Nets need to differently against the 76ers?
  • Was the Warriors game plan against De'Aaron Fox a good one?

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Bulls win over the Raptors in the play-in and David's overall disappointment in the Raptors this season
  • The Thunder win over the Pelicans and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's brilliance
  • The first round playoff matchups are just about set and they breakdown each series with predictions

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Rudy Gobert and Kyle Anderson got into it in a mist-win game for the Timberwolves. Jarod thinks they are an unserious team.
  • The play-in matchups are set and David breaks them all down. He's a believer in the Lakers and the Heat, but says anything can happen in a single elimination game.
  • Predictions were made at the beginning of the season, Jarod and David look back at the things that surprised them.
  • Udonis Haslem was David's first NBA client. As his career winds down, David looks back fondly at the man he now calls "Champ."

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The new CBA deal
  • Picks for all awards and league honors
  • The final top 5 of the regular season

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The NCAA women's national title game. Jarod thinks we take things too seriously.
  • The Suns, Lakers and Grizzlies are finishing the season strong in the west, but the Clippers are fading. David has thoughts on what he's seeing on the court.
  • The east have a big four: Bucks, Celtics, 76ers, and Cavs
  • Victor Wembanyama is coming

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss:

  • The war for the soul of basketball. Jocks and nerds are locked in a back and forth and Jarod thinks fans are collateral damage. How do we need to think about analytics and the discourse around the game?
  • The Sacramento Kings made the playoffs for the first time in 16 years!
  • Top 5 NBA teams right now

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Kyrie Irving is a BRILLIANT basketball player that elicits strong emotions from the public. What is going on in Dallas? How can we talk about Kyrie more intelligently?
  • Mac McClung, Austin Reaves and the white NBA player.
  • What's going to happen in the topsy-turvy western conference?
  • How did LeBron come back from his injury so quickly?

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The significance of the Paul George injury
  • Mark Cuban and the Mavericks are mad at the refs, but David sees another problem with the team's awareness
  • Ja Morant has returned to the surging Grizzlies, what does this mean? Jarod has thoughts.
  • Top 5 NBA teams right now

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Innovation for the NBA playoffs
  • The BBall Index roles and which players excel at multiple roles
  • The Celtics have been a .500 team post All-Star break, is it time to worry? David thinks so.
  • The future of the Spurs, Pistons, Rockets and Pacers

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • De'Aaron Fox is starting to walk the path. David believes coaching is a big part of his success and Jarod thinks Fox will get MVP votes.
  • Speaking of...the MVP gap has narrowed between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. This is why we give awards at the completion of the regular season.
  • The top three teams in the east are fighting for two spots, the third seed will have a perilous playoff road.
  • Steph Curry dropped 50 on the Clippers but the Warriors still lost. The defending champs have an Andrew Wiggins problem, which won't be solved anytime soon.

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Mikal Bridges is averaging 25 points per game on 50/47/89 shooting splits in Brooklyn. What does that mean for the Nets this postseason and beyond? How many other players in the NBA are capable of more than what they've shown?
  • Parity reigns in the NBA this season, especially in the west. David has thoughts on the Nuggets and Clippers.
  • There are a number of storms circulating the NBA: players mad at refs, RSN's going out of business, league broadcast partners engaging in toxic debate about players. Through it all commissioner Adam Silver has been pretty quiet. Jarod and David wonder why?
  • Who will go #2 in the 2023 NBA Draft?

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Kevin Durant's turned ankle pre-game spoiled his Suns home debut. What now?
  • Fred VanVleet is not happy with official Ben Taylor and thinks it's personal, David has a take
  • Hawk-Eye is coming to the NBA. What does that mean for fans and the league?
  • How do Jarod and David see the East and West playoff seeds shaking out?

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On today's TrueHoop, after heavy technical issues, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The NBA has compelling races the last 5 weeks of the season. The games matter for most teams in the league.
  • The concern in Memphis for Ja Morant
  • Are the Knicks for real?
  • The NBA's broadcast partners doing a bad job promoting the league

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TrueHoop's David Thorpe has clients who play in the NBA right now. He texts them videos of key plays, with teaching points to make them better.

Jarod Hector learned about that, and got a little jealous. Wouldn't you want to get messages like that? TrueHoop Tactics is basically that: your chance to get the kinds of messages David Thorpe sends players.

  • What did David see during the Philadelphia 76ers game against the Dallas Mavericks?
  • How does he advise his players to defend Kyrie Irving?

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe are joined by longtime NBA writer Howard Beck. They discuss:

  • The return of Kevin Durant and what this means for the Phoenix Suns
  • Yet another troubling story about Ja Morant. Howard offers some intelligent perspective on reporting.
  • The trouble with "sports media" and the Nikola Jokic conversation
  • The NBA/NBPA new collective bargaining agreement. Jarod thinks it's the most important deal for the league's future.

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Damian Lillard's huge scoring night. David says a lot of factors made that happen for Dame, including the opponent.
  • Jason Kidd thinks the Mavericks need to grow up, David thinks Kidd should be fired.
  • Nikola Jokic is averaging a triple double and will likely win his third straight MVP. Are we overvaluing Jokic and not giving his team's playoff performances enough weight?
  • NBA and NBPA are close to a new collective bargaining agreement. Jarod believes this is a big moment for the league's future.

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The backlash over the All-Star game is a symptom of trouble ahead for the NBA
  • Jarod identifies the top contenders for the title and David explains what he needs to see from each team the last month of the regular season.
  • The disturbing situation around Alabama's Brandon Miller, a potential top-3 pick in June's NBA draft
  • Is Bronny James a top-10 pick in the 2024 draft?

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector are joined by Dr. Theresa Runstedtler, author of the forthcoming book Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA

They discuss:

  • What led Theresa to writing a book about these specific NBA players?
  • Who has governance over the Black body?
  • How did the policies and incidents that shaped America in the 1960s and 1970s shape NBA policies and vice versa?
  • The struggles fought for then are still the same struggles that are bing played out now with load management and the collective bargaining agreement.

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Mike Brown's improvement as a coach beyond X's and O's
  • Draymond Green sounds off on Warriors lack of defense
  • David's new favorite team is the Nets and he wrote about it here
  • Top 5 NBA teams right now

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • LeBron, Steph, KD, and Jaylen Brown are all injured. What does this mean for title odds and predictions?
  • The Suns have depth issues, how do they address?
  • James Harden shared thoughts about his time in Brooklyn. What's he really saying?
  • David likes how the Cavaliers execute on both sides of the floor

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Lakers have a different team, do these moves matter?
  • Henry has some insight on all the second round picks that got traded.
  • Are the Warriors going to win another title? David and Henry are much higher on them than Jarod.
  • Top 5 teams on the championship bus post deadline

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Kevin Durant is now on the Phoenix Suns. Henry and David don't think this has any chance to work. Jarod gives it a slight chance.
  • The Nets now have a team that resembled the one in 2019 that Durant and Kyrie Irving joined. Will Brooklyn go star hunting again?
  • LeBron James is the NBA's all-time leading scorer and the best player we've ever seen.

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Nets trading Kyrie Irving to the Mavericks. What are the ramifications for Dallas, the league, Brooklyn, and Kevin Durant?
  • David wrote about how the trade impacts both teams and we talk about the Mavericks title odds in a congested west and Brooklyn's ability to make another move.
  • Stephen Curry will miss more time with an injury, what should the Warriors do?
  • There is trouble on and off the court in Memphis and Jarod is very concerned about both.

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • A tale of three teams: The Celtics, Warriors, and Grizzlies. It seems like the Celtics are fueled off of last season's disappointment, the Warriors are finding it tough to maintain excellence consistently, and the Grizzlies don't fully understand the difficulty in winning consistently.
  • The trade deadline is approaching and David has a word of caution for fans and discusses some teams and what they might do. Check out his excellent articles on the best trade targets in each conference. East. West.
  • Top 5 teams in the NBA right now

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The ending of Lakers vs. Celtics and the officiating. Did LeBron and the Lakers get cheated?
  • Jarod thinks "NBA Rivals Week" was a success. David has some ideas on how to capitalize.
  • Ja Morant's father Tee Morant is becoming a celebrity, is this a good thing?
  • Trade deadline buzz

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The thrilling game between the Grizzlies and Warriors. David has an idea why Steph Curry threw his mouthpiece. Yes, it's about Jordan Poole, but deeper.
  • The Nets and 76ers also played a spirited game. What is the difference between Nic Claxton's mindset and Ben Simmons?
  • Winning the title is hard and David looks at it differently than Las Vegas and other popular sports sites. He wrote about it here.
  • Top 5 teams in the NBA right now

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The brilliance of Kyrie Irving. Can the Nets count on this version of Kyrie?
  • The Clippers look like they're trending in the right direction, what are they doing?
  • It's hard to play defense in today's NBA, ask Austin Rivers. David has thoughts.
  • The definitive 2023 NBA All-Star list

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Wednesday night's intense game between the Cavaliers and Grizzlies, is this a Finals preview?
  • The OKC Thunder are more competent than most people thought, are they poised to be a relevant team as early as next year?
  • Stan Van Gundy is talking loud and wrong about player injuries

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On a special episode of TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector talk to NYU professor and author of How Basketball Can Save the World: 13 Guiding Principles For Reimagining What's Possible, David Hollander. They discuss:

  • Why David holds his high school basketball record for most technical fouls?
  • What is it about this game we all love, that makes it so special?
  • What was Dr. James Naismith thinking when he invented the game?
  • Who does the game belong to?

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector is back with David Thorpe and they discuss:

  • The Memphis Grizzlies can win a title this year. What does David like and dislike about them?
  • The Denver Nuggets have arguably the best player in the world but aren't serious title threats right now. Why?
  • Nic Claxton has been the key to the Nets improved defense. What is David seeing?

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  • What we can expect from the Knicks, Lakers, Hawks, & the Nets moving forward
  • The MVP race, who you got?
  • Our top-five teams

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:

  • LeBron's comments about the state of the Lakers and whether or not we can expect a trade this summer
  • LeBron's elite play at 38
  • Scoring is up and defense is low, why?

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Mental and physical fatigue at the halfway point for players
  • The Nets just had a 12-game win streak, which teams could go on a similar streak?
  • An early look at All-NBA possibilities halfway through the season
  • Top 5 teams in the league right now

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On the first TrueHoop episode of 2023 Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Nets are the hottest team in the NBA and David knows why
  • All-Star weekend is approaching, who are some potential first time All-Stars?
  • Luka and Giannis are putting up historic numbers, but David thinks one is more sustainable than the other

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On today's TrueHoop, the final episode of 2022, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Pascal Siakam's career-high in scoring and something David told him while they were working this past summer.
  • The NBA has owned Christmas Day for decades and we have a number of exciting matchups. Which are the most intriguing and why? How have David and Jarod's views on these teams evolved over the first third of the season?
  • Top 5 teams in the NBA right now

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • KD, Jokic, and Devin Booker setting the tone for their teams
  • Final thoughts on the 2022 World Cup
  • Are the Knicks for real?
  • What did Darvin Ham do to Anthony Davis?

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Our latest trade column
  • Teams that are trending up: Clippers, Nets, 76ers, Heat
  • Teams that are trending down: Hawks, Raptors, Wolves, Suns
  • David has an idea for a new award
  • Top 5 teams in the Association

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On Today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The tragic passing of journalist Grant Wahl at the World Cup. What are our responsibilities as media people and fans when it comes to sports?
  • David shares a story about the late Paul Silas
  • Rivalries are something we all understand in sports, David has a unique perspective
  • A number of rookies are really good defenders, Henry and David have thoughts
  • Contender or pretender

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector are joined by "Barkley: A Biography" author Timothy Bella. 

  • Charles Barkley has been famous for four decades, what makes him so appealing to such a large segment of people?
  • How important were Charles' mother and grandmother in shaping the man we know today?
  • Charles is often wrong and very problematic on big societal issues, how is he able to get away with his positions unscathed?

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Brittney Griner was released from a Russian prison in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout
  • Zion Williamson was in a bad place last year, then assistant coach Teresa Weatherspoon gave him some "royal jelly" and he's a new man. David wrote about it here.
  • David makes a living developing NBA players and says it's a job that the NBA as a whole does very poorly
  • Top 5 teams in the league right now

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The challenge of projecting a player's ceiling and why that makes fans mad
  • Jaylen Brown says he's focused on getting the Celtics back to the Finals, and Jarod sees it
  • Anthony Davis has been a monster and is playing like the best player in the world. David predicted this two years ago, sort of...
  • David is writing about the Pelicans and he has a preview

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • LeBron James asking the media why they don't seem so concerned with a photo of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
  • The future of USA Basketball. The potential team for the 2023 World Cup and 2024 Olympics is young and lacks international experience.
  • David says playing time is like oxygen for NBA players. Jarod says Bol Bol is breathing this year.
  • Top 5 NBA teams right now

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss:

  • Kevin Durant's slender frame and how a conversation with a trainer in 2007 shaped his NBA future.
  • The Lakers have won five of six and LeBron is playing like a top 50 player in the league. Is that a recipe for success?
  • We are about a quarter through the season and there are some trends we've noticed.

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and David Thorpe are joined by The Athletic's Seth Partnow. They discuss:

  • The end of game scenario from an October game between the Dallas Mavericks and Brooklyn Nets. Should teams play for the win in regulation or just try to score and get to overtime?
  • What does analytics say about end of game situations?
  • Can coaches message analytics to their players?

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Klay Thompson looked amazing against the Houston Rockets, is he back?
  • James Wiseman was sent to the G League and David has a message for him and the Warriors.
  • Ben Simmons has been getting more offensively aggressive the last few games. what does David see?
  • The World Cup is underway in Qatar, and Jarod has thoughts.

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Warriors poor play. David says offense is the team's problem, which is leading to bad defense. He wrote an article about it.
  • Kevin Durant is happy playing basketball despite the Nets poor record and he likes playing with his teammates.
  • When teams go small, the Bucks go big
  • Too early All-NBA selections and the top 5 NBA teams right now

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TrueHoop's David Thorpe has clients who play in the NBA right now. He texts them videos of key plays, with teaching points to make them better.

Jarod Hector learned about that, and got a little jealous. Wouldn't you want to get messages like that? TrueHoop Tactics is basically that: your chance to get the kinds of messages David Thorpe sends players. Please leave us feedback to make this show better as we go forward. Thanks for watching and listening.

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe announce that later this week we’ll be changing the name of this podcast to TrueHoop, and joining the Gemini XIII family, which we are pretty excited about. We will keep delivering exactly the kind of great NBA content you are used to, like:

  • Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis were dominant on Sunday. What does this mean for their respective teams?

  • The Warriors are having a hard time getting stops. David says when you are developing young talent, there will be slippage.

  • Jarod was not happy with the Cavaliers late-game execution over the weekend. Why do coaches and teams “stop playing” late in games?

  • Jarod and David like what they’re seeing from the Nuggets.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

  • November 10, 2022 Vibe checks, resurgence in Cleveland, top five

  • November 9, 2022 Professors Babak Somekh and Carl Suddler

  • November 7, 2022 Kyrie, trouble in Golden State, and the Lakers problem

  • November 3, 2022 Recovering NBA writer and podcaster Haley O'Shaughnessy

  • November 1, 2022 BRING IT IN w/ Spaced Out Author Mike Prada

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TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The best story in the NBA

  • The vibes in Minnesota and Brooklyn are very different. What is David seeing?

  • How good are the Cleveland Cavaliers? Jarod is really high on them. Is David?

  • The Lakers have some problems and David is ready to admit he was wrong about them.

  • Top 5 teams in the NBA right now

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

  • November 9, 2022 Professors Babak Somekh and Carl Suddler

  • November 7, 2022 Kyrie, trouble in Golden State, and the Lakers problem

  • November 3, 2022 Recovering NBA writer and podcaster Haley O'Shaughnessy

  • November 1, 2022 BRING IT IN w/ Spaced Out Author Mike Prada

  • October 31, 2022 No more winless teams, Kyrie, and good league play

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Inspired by Tom Haberstroh and the Basketball Illuminati podcast, a couple of weeks ago NBA Twitter tried to make sense of a study noting that with fans absent from the stands in the NBA bubble, Black players had a boost in production. Did the absence of predominantly white and often loud and aggressive fans reduce the stress of racism? The paper is called “Inside the NBA Bubble: How Black Players Performed Better without Fans”

On today’s BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector is joined by one of the professors who led that research, Babak Somekh, as well as professor Carl Suddler who has deep experience parsing data around racism.

  • What was Babak and his colleagues’ impetus to dive into this topic?

  • As an African-American historian, what does Carl think the data might be missing?

  • Given the Kyrie Irving news, what do Babak and Carl think their roles as academics are in terms of educating?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

  • November 7, 2022 Kyrie, trouble in Golden State, and the Lakers problem

  • November 3, 2022 Recovering NBA writer and podcaster Haley O'Shaughnessy

  • November 1, 2022 BRING IT IN w/ Spaced Out Author Mike Prada

  • October 31, 2022 No more winless teams, Kyrie, and good league play

  • October 27, 2022 Coaching matters

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The ongoing saga of Brooklyn Nets start Kyrie Irving

  • The Warriors are 0-6 on the road and Warriors Twitter is angry at James Wiseman. David says not to panic and give the team some time.

  • The Lakers look directionless, but have a player in Anthony Davis who is playing very well. What should they do?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

  • November 3, 2022 Recovering NBA writer and podcaster Haley O'Shaughnessy

  • November 1, 2022 BRING IT IN w/ Spaced Out Author Mike Prada

  • October 31, 2022 No more winless teams, Kyrie, and good league play

  • October 27, 2022 Coaching matters

  • October 24, 2022 Lakers bad juju, 76ers optimism, and Michael Porter Jr's defense

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector chat with recovering NBA writer and podcaster Haley O’Shaughnessy. They discuss:

  • The end of Haley’s popular podcast Spinsters

  • What is the point of basketball?

  • Does the collective basketball watching community enjoy piling on a player?

  • What’s next for Haley? Is it possible to enjoy the NBA more when you’re not immersed in it daily?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

  • November 1, 2022 BRING IT IN w/ Spaced Out Author Mike Prada

  • October 31, 2022 No more winless teams, Kyrie, and good league play

  • October 27, 2022 Coaching matters

  • October 24, 2022 Lakers bad juju, 76ers optimism, and Michael Porter Jr's defense

  • October 20, 2022 Game 1 overreactions and thoughts on the opening of the 2022-23 NBA season

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector chat with the author of Spaced Out: How the NBA's Three-Point Revolution Changed Everything You Thought You Knew About Basketball, Mike Prada. They discuss:

  • Mike’s dad Vincent Prada

  • The most important character in the book

  • What the NBA’s three-point arc and its widespread adoption really means for basketball

  • What will the future of athleticism in basketball look like?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

  • October 31, 2022 No more winless teams, Kyrie, and good league play

  • October 27, 2022 Coaching matters

  • October 24, 2022 Lakers bad juju, 76ers optimism, and Michael Porter Jr's defense

  • October 20, 2022 Game 1 overreactions and thoughts on the opening of the 2022-23 NBA season

  • October 17, 2022 Warriors re-up Poole and Wiggins, LaMelo, win totals

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Lakers finally get their first win, and David thinks they need to capture the joy from the postgame celebration.

  • The Nets have a Kyrie Irving problem and Jarod thinks it’s time they move on.

  • David and Jarod love what they’re seeing from the Cavaliers and the Bucks.

  • The league is so good right now. Where can teams find “easy” wins?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

  • October 27, 2022 Coaching matters

  • October 24, 2022 Lakers bad juju, 76ers optimism, and Michael Porter Jr's defense

  • October 20, 2022 Game 1 overreactions and thoughts on the opening of the 2022-23 NBA season

  • October 17, 2022 Warriors re-up Poole and Wiggins, LaMelo, win totals

  • October 13, 2022 Draymond is back with the Warriors and NBA player progress reports

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Time for coaches in Brooklyn and Philadelphia to show what they can do.

  • Jarod sees a problem with the Dallas Mavericks.

  • The Suns are exactly who David thought they’d be. Still capable of winning.

  • The return of the top 5. Jarod and David each give props to the best teams in the league so far.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

  • October 24, 2022 Lakers bad juju, 76ers optimism, and Michael Porter Jr's defense

  • October 20, 2022 Game 1 overreactions and thoughts on the opening of the 2022-23 NBA season

  • October 17, 2022 Warriors re-up Poole and Wiggins, LaMelo, win totals

  • October 13, 2022 Draymond is back with the Warriors and NBA player progress reports

  • October 10, 2022 The Draymond Green situation and preseason notes

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Lakers are 0-3 and David does not see any leadership from LeBron James and Anthony Davis

  • The 76ers are also 0-3 but David has insight from the locker room on a team that isn’t panicking

  • Adam Silver is worried about teams tanking for Victor Wembenyama, David thinks we can’t allow the creation of losing cultures

  • Michael Porter Jr. is a 6-10 scoring machine who is lost on defense, but he wants to improve on that end of the floor

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

  • October 20, 2022 Game 1 overreactions and thoughts on the opening of the 2022-23 NBA season

  • October 17, 2022 Warriors re-up Poole and Wiggins, LaMelo, win totals

  • October 13, 2022 Draymond is back with the Warriors and NBA player progress reports

  • October 10, 2022 The Draymond Green situation and preseason notes

  • October 6, 2022 Victor and Scoot-mania has taken over the NBA

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TrueHoop's David Thorpe has clients who play in the NBA right now. He texts them videos of key plays, with teaching points to make them better.

Jarod Hector learned about that, and got a little jealous. Wouldn't you want to get messages like that? TrueHoop Tactics is basically that: your chance to get the kinds of messages David Thorpe sends players. Please leave us feedback to make this show better as we go forward. Thanks for watching and listening.

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Lakers got beat by the Warriors on opening night and David has some concerns. Does LeBron believe in this team?

  • Jarod was at the Nets opener against the Pelicans. He talked to David’s “sons” Pelicans assistant coaches Corey Brewer and Ryan Pannone, they are very high on the team this season.

  • How long will Kevin Durant be patient with Ben Simmons who David says is not an NBA player right now?

  • Rookies Paolo Banchero and Jaden Ivey looked good.

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  • October 13, 2022 Draymond is back with the Warriors and NBA player progress reports

  • October 10, 2022 The Draymond Green situation and preseason notes

  • October 6, 2022 Victor and Scoot-mania has taken over the NBA

  • October 3, 2022 The Nets need to love up Ben Simmons and who is Robert Franks?

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins get the bag from the Warriors. What does that mean for Draymond Green and Klay Thompson?

  • David talks to a lot of NBA players during the season. One of them shared thoughts about LaMelo Ball. David gives further context on the conversation and his thoughts on Ball.

  • David did his annual NBA regular season predictions column. He and Jarod discuss a handful of teams and some potential breakout candidates.

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  • October 13, 2022 Draymond is back with the Warriors and NBA player progress reports

  • October 10, 2022 The Draymond Green situation and preseason notes

  • October 6, 2022 Victor and Scoot-mania has taken over the NBA

  • October 3, 2022 The Nets need to love up Ben Simmons and who is Robert Franks?

  • September 30, 2022 James Wiseman shines and the art of coaching NBA players

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • Draymond Green’s return to the Warriors. That was fast … but whatever they decided Jarod says it’s on the Warriors and their lauded culture to show they are doing the right thing.

  • David handed out progress reports for Ben Simmons, Kawhi Leonard, and Zion Williamson. How do they look?

  • David thinks Russell Westbrook is a huge problem for the Lakers and might need to be kept away from the team.

  • Jarod and David are both optimistic about Zion Williamson and the Pelicans this season. How would you construct an offense around Zion, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum?

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  • October 10, 2022 The Draymond Green situation and preseason notes

  • October 6, 2022 Victor and Scoot-mania has taken over the NBA

  • October 3, 2022 The Nets need to love up Ben Simmons and who is Robert Franks?

  • September 30, 2022 James Wiseman shines and the art of coaching NBA players

  • September 27, 2022 What is really being said at NBA media days?

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The Draymond Green assault video that has now been seen by everyone. Does this change anything? Jarod and David ultimately agree but differ on a few things.

  • This isn’t how you want to begin a title defense. Where do the Warriors go from here? David thinks Steph Curry’s leadership is needed now more than ever.

  • Anthony Davis and Zion are back playing basketball and that’s a good thing.

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  • October 6, 2022 Victor and Scoot-mania has taken over the NBA

  • October 3, 2022 The Nets need to love up Ben Simmons and who is Robert Franks?

  • September 30, 2022 James Wiseman shines and the art of coaching NBA players

  • September 27, 2022 What is really being said at NBA media days?

  • September 22, 2022 Ime Udoka and the Celtics and 2022-23 All-NBA predictions

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:

  • The excitement around 2023 NBA draft prospects Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. Who should teams draft first overall? David has thoughts.

  • Jarod has dreams of a future NBA of all tall players.

  • A bunch of injured players are back this season, how will they mesh with their teams? Henry has thoughts about Zion.

  • Friend of the show John Hollinger is all in on the Philadelphia 76ers to win the title this year. Henry, Jarod, and David are not…

  • How would the NBA fare if it were investigated like the NWSL, which found rampant mistreatment of women?

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  • October 3, 2022 The Nets need to love up Ben Simmons and who is Robert Franks?

  • September 30, 2022 James Wiseman shines and the art of coaching NBA players

  • September 27, 2022 What is really being said at NBA media days?

  • September 22, 2022 Ime Udoka and the Celtics and 2022-23 All-NBA predictions

  • September 19, 2022 The greatness of LeBron, KD and Steph and the upcoming MVP race

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

  • David’s recent article on Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets. He is the key to the Nets’ season.

  • The Phoenix Suns got beat by the Adelaide 36ers of the NBL on Sunday. The 36ers were led by Robert Franks, a player David knows well and believes every NBA team could use.

  • Is there trouble brewing in Philly? Jarod doesn’t like some of the noise coming out of 76ers training camp.

  • What should smart teams be doing this preseason? David has a few thoughts.

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  • September 30, 2022 James Wiseman shines and the art of coaching NBA players

  • September 27, 2022 What is really being said at NBA media days?

  • September 22, 2022 Ime Udoka and the Celtics and 2022-23 All-NBA predictions

  • September 19, 2022 The greatness of LeBron, KD and Steph and the upcoming MVP race

  • September 15, 2022 The Robert Sarver situation and Brittney Griner with Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

David and his family are very grateful they made it through Hurricane Ian

James Wiseman looked great in the Warriors preseason game. Are the Warriors young players the best in the league?

Doc Rivers had an interesting conversation with James Harden. Monty Williams and Deandre Ayton haven’t spoken in months. David has thoughts on how you connect with NBA players.

Ben Simmons seems happy in Brooklyn so far. David teases an upcoming article.

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September 27, 2022 What is really being said at NBA media days?

September 22, 2022 Ime Udoka and the Celtics and 2022-23 All-NBA predictions

September 19, 2022 The greatness of LeBron, KD and Steph and the upcoming MVP race

September 15, 2022 The Robert Sarver situation and Brittney Griner with Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker

September 12, 2022 Steph talks KD, midseason tournament, and play-in teams.

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss NBA media day:

Wait, where is coach Thorpe?

Jarod attended media day in Brooklyn and it was a doozy … but Henry says at least stuff is out in the open.

The Cavaliers seemed poised to do big things this year.

The right people in Denver started to say smart things about their players and injuries …

The Lakers don’t appear to be giving Russell Westbrook any royal jelly.

Zion Williamson is back, ready, and citing Notorious B.I.G.

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September 22, 2022 Ime Udoka and the Celtics and 2022-23 All-NBA predictions

September 19, 2022 The greatness of LeBron, KD and Steph and the upcoming MVP race

September 15, 2022 The Robert Sarver situation and Brittney Griner with Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker

September 12, 2022 Steph talks KD, midseason tournament, and play-in teams.

September 8, 2022 Cavs are all in. Is SGA long for OKC? And solid playoff teams.

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

Ime Udoka and the Boston Celtics.

Robert Sarver is selling the Phoenix Suns, who will the NBA get in bed with next?

The Detroit Pistons are making a push towards relevancy

David and Jarod make their 2022-23 All-NBA predictions. The teams you could make of the players that don’t make it, are really good!

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September 19, 2022 The greatness of LeBron, KD and Steph and the upcoming MVP race

September 15, 2022 The Robert Sarver situation and Brittney Griner with Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker

September 12, 2022 Steph talks KD, midseason tournament, and play-in teams.

September 8, 2022 Cavs are all in. Is SGA long for OKC? And solid playoff teams.

September 1, 2022 2022-23 NBA Championship Bus

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

The brilliance of LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry

David wrote a piece handicapping the upcoming NBA MVP race. Who are the candidates and which player is the “best bet”?

A case for Zion Williamson as MVP

What did David learn watching EuroBasket 2022?

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September 15, 2022 The Robert Sarver situation and Brittney Griner with Louisa Thomas of The New Yorker

September 12, 2022 Steph talks KD, midseason tournament, and play-in teams.

September 8, 2022 Cavs are all in. Is SGA long for OKC? And solid playoff teams.

September 1, 2022 2022-23 NBA Championship Bus

August 29, 2022 The NCAA and sports with Victoria Jackson

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On today’s BRING IT IN, New Yorker staff writer Louisa Thomas hosts with Jarod Hector and David Thorpe:

Phoenix Suns governor Robert Sarver was suspended for a year and fined $10 million for abhorrent behavior. Louisa just published a New Yorker story about Sarver, and has thoughts on what could the league have done better or differently.

Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia for over 200 days, what actually matters and what did Louisa learn writing about Griner’s situation?

In the span of one month Serena Williams and now Roger Federer have both retired from professional tennis. What makes the sport so fascinating to cover? How is it like basketball?

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September 12, 2022 Steph talks KD, midseason tournament, and play-in teams.

September 8, 2022 Cavs are all in. Is SGA long for OKC? And solid playoff teams.

September 1, 2022 2022-23 NBA Championship Bus

August 29, 2022 The NCAA and sports with Victoria Jackson

August 25, 2022 Muggsy Bogues

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

Steph Curry’s comments about former teammate Kevin Durant and trust.

The NBA midseason tournament will begin in 2023-24. David has an idea to make it beneficial to a larger community and Jarod has an idea about a full on Champions League model tournament.

The Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings might find themselves in the play-in hunt this season. David reveals the key to their potential success.

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September 8, 2022 Cavs are all in. Is SGA long for OKC? And solid playoff teams.

September 1, 2022 2022-23 NBA Championship Bus

August 29, 2022 The NCAA and sports with Victoria Jackson

August 25, 2022 Muggsy Bogues

August 22, 2022 Space and basketball with Shannon Stirone

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

The US Open and the mental toughness of athletes.

EuroBasket 2022 is going on, is there anything David sees that might transfer to the NBA when they players return to their teams?

We wrote about the Cavaliers acquiring Donovan Mitchell, how much did they improve their title odds?

David thinks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander could be the next big name on the move, where could he land?

An extension of our championship bus conversation from last week, who are the solid playoff teams for the coming season?

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September 1, 2022 2022-23 NBA Championship Bus

August 29, 2022 The NCAA and sports with Victoria Jackson

August 25, 2022 Muggsy Bogues

August 22, 2022 Space and basketball with Shannon Stirone

August 11, 2022 Kevin Durant and the NBA as Game of Thrones

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On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe are back together for the first time in a while. They discuss:

Alligators, crocodiles and why you should never live in Florida.

What the LIV Golf Tour situation should be teaching the heads of other professional sports leagues.

Every year David writes an article called the “NBA Championship Bus” at this point who is on it? David is very inclusive in his criteria, Jarod is exclusive, and Henry thinks winning a title this year will be extremely difficult because we have a lot of good to great teams.

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August 25, 2022 Muggsy Bogues

August 22, 2022 Space and basketball with Shannon Stirone

August 11, 2022 Kevin Durant and the NBA as Game of Thrones

August 8, 2022 Dream Team 30th anniversary, Scottie Barnes and the future of the NBA

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On today’s BRING IT IN professor, and sports historian at Arizona State University Victoria Jackson hosts with Jarod Hector.

What exactly is the NCAA? Victoria will give us an answer you won’t hear anywhere else.

Now that NIL endorsements exist, how is that working out for the players and universities?

Victoria’s pragmatic approach on reshaping collegiate athletics into a three-tiered system.

The ever present elephant in the room of any NCAA discussion.

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August 25, 2022 Muggsy Bogues

August 22, 2022 Space and basketball with Shannon Stirone

August 11, 2022 Kevin Durant and the NBA as Game of Thrones

August 8, 2022 Dream Team 30th anniversary, Scottie Barnes and the future of the NBA

August 4, 2022 Bronny James and player development

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On today’s BRING IT IN, Abigail Smithson is back as guest host and she sits down with NBA legend Muggsy Bogues.

Why does everyone in Muggsy’s family have a nickname?

What was the best team he’s ever played on?

How does it feel to give an assist to a teammate?

Muggsy and Dell Curry were teammates for years and he watched the Curry kids grow up. What does he think of them now?

How does Muggsy feel about the game today and “small ball”?

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August 22, 2022 Space and basketball with Shannon Stirone

August 11, 2022 Kevin Durant and the NBA as Game of Thrones

August 8, 2022 Dream Team 30th anniversary, Scottie Barnes and the future of the NBA

August 4, 2022 Bronny James and player development

August 1, 2022 Remembering Bill Russell, KD For Jaylen Brown and title odds

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On today’s BRING IT IN author, space writer and Warriors fan Shannon Stirone hosts with Jarod Hector and David Thorpe.

What is space? Shannon delves into the phenomenon that surrounds us.

Uranus is the funniest planet and it’s for exactly the reasons you think.

How do movies and popular culture correctly or incorrectly inform us about space?

Which NBA players are most likely not from earth?

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August 11, 2022 Kevin Durant and the NBA as Game of Thrones

August 8, 2022 Dream Team 30th anniversary, Scottie Barnes and the future of the NBA

August 4, 2022 Bronny James and player development

August 1, 2022 Remembering Bill Russell, KD For Jaylen Brown and title odds

July 22, 2022 Basketball as art with Abigail Smithson

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On today’s BRING IT IN Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

Kevin Durant’s ultimatum. What is the supremely gifted basketball star searching for?

David recently compared the NBA season to Game of Thrones. How can we inject more humanity into our sports?

We are a basketball podcast but Jarod had to give a few minutes of appreciation to the greatest tennis player of all time, Serena Williams, as she prepares to end her playing career.

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August 8, 2022 Dream Team 30th anniversary, Scottie Barnes and the future of the NBA

August 4, 2022 Bronny James and player development

August 1, 2022 Remembering Bill Russell, KD For Jaylen Brown and title odds

July 22, 2022 Basketball as art with Abigail Smithson

July 19, 2022 What does winning summer league mean?

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On today’s BRING IT IN Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

The 30th Anniversary of the 1992 “Dream Team” its significance on the game today and an appreciation for the team’s best player, Charles Barkley.

Nobody outside of Scottie Barnes’ family is a bigger fan of Barnes than David. He talks about Barnes’ summer work.

The early lines on team O/U are out. Who’s win total is set too high? Who’s is set too low?

Jarod doesn’t think an NBA lockout is coming but this next collective bargaining agreement is a good opportunity to make some changes for the betterment of the game and league.

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August 4, 202 Bronny James and player development

August 1, 2022 Remembering Bill Russell, KD For Jaylen Brown and title odds

July 22, 2022 Basketball as art with Abigail Smithson

July 19, 2022 What does winning summer league mean?

July 15, 2022 The human cost of business in the NBA

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On today’s BRING IT IN Jarod Hector and David Thorpe talk about player development.

Bronny James is the most scrutinized high school player in the country because of his famous dad. David sees a lot in his game to like both in terms of play and his spirit.

It’s mixtape season as Jarod calls it. How do we make sense of videos players and teams put out “doing work”? David has some distinctions to call out about what we see versus what actually goes on.

Jarod and David both have breakout candidates for next season. Jarod’s are all on the Memphis Grizzlies (shocking).

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August 4, 2022 Remembering Bill Russell, KD For Jaylen Brown and title odds

July 22, 2022 Basketball as art with Abigail Smithson

July 19, 2022 What does winning summer league mean?

July 15, 2022 The human cost of business in the NBA

July 7, 2022 Dr. Steve Ilardi on the creation of Bonus Wins

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On today’s BRING IT IN Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe are reunited after some time off.

They discuss the late Bill Russell who passed away on Sunday. Henry describes him as one of the “real ones.”

The Celtics reportedly might consider trading Jaylen Brown for Kevin Durant. Nobody on the podcast likes that.

The title favorites for next year have been set by Las Vegas. The guys agree on four top contenders, but after that David is difficult.

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July 22, 2022 Basketball as art with Abigail Smithson

July 19, 2022 What does winning summer league mean?

July 15, 2022 The human cost of business in the NBA

July 7, 2022 Dr. Steve Ilardi on the creation of Bonus Wins

July 1, 2022 Kevin Durant drops a bomb and free agency madness

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On today’s BRING IT IN artist, professor, and basketball fan Abigail Smithson hosts with Jarod Hector and David Thorpe as guests.

How can art impact the way we think about basketball?

David often talks about the artist and the scientist, who does Abigail think are the NBA’s best artists?

Abigail hosts a podcast called “Dear Adam Silver” where her letters to the commissioner used to be more direct and are now more poetic. Why the change?

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July 19, 2022 What does winning summer league mean?

July 15, 2022 The human cost of business in the NBA

July 7, 2022 Dr. Steve Ilardi on the creation of Bonus Wins

July 1, 2022 Kevin Durant drops a bomb and free agency madness

June 27, 2022 Shadowy figures, free agency talk

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TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss the benefits of taking summer league seriously for players, coaches, teams and executives.

If Donovan Mitchell gets traded to the Knicks, what does that mean for Julius Randle?

The latest on the Brooklyn Nets.

EYBL and the state of U.S. player development.

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July 15, 2022 The human cost of business in the NBA

July 7, 2022 Dr. Steve Ilardi on the creation of Bonus Wins

July 1, 2022 Kevin Durant drops a bomb and free agency madness

June 27, 2022 Shadowy figures, free agency talk

June 25, 2022 The 2022 NBA draft

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TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss summer happenings in the NBA.

Deandre Ayton had to get the Indiana Pacers to offer an exorbitant contract in order for the Phoenix Suns (the team that drafted him #1 overall) to pay him. There are going to be some awkward moments and hurt feelings this summer and heading into camp. How do the Suns fix that?

The Utah Jazz are in full teardown mode and David is not happy.

Where does Donovan Mitchell best fit in the NBA?

Jarod loves some Brooklyn Nets’ summer league players like RaiQuan Gray whom David knows all about. What do they think happens with Kyrie Irving and KD?

At TrueHoop we’ve long advocated for a shorter season, and it’s already happening. Henry Abbott wrote about it here.

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TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe spent a lot of time talking to each other today, but only about an hour made it onto this podcast!

What David sees in the Summer League performances of Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey, and Bennedict Mathurin.

David’s early pick as the most likely rookie of the year.

Henry forces the conversation to the Tour de France more than once.

LeBron James and Kevin Durant are some of the best basketball players ever, but do you want them as your team’s de facto general manager? What’s the best way for teams and star players to work together?

David likes and dislikes some of the stuff he is seeing in summer league. But he wants everyone to relax. Development is not linear.

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July 7, 2022 Dr. Steve Ilardi on the creation of Bonus Wins

July 1, 2022 Kevin Durant drops a bomb and free agency madness

June 27, 2022 Shadowy figures, free agency talk

June 25, 2022 The 2022 NBA draft

June 17, 2022 Warriors are champions--Finals postmortem

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TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe are joined by Dr. Steve Ilardi. Building on the work of Dunks and Threes’ Taylor Snarr (and in partnership with TrueHoop) Ilardi created the new Bonus Wins stat. They discuss:

Chet Holmgren’s Summer League start

The origin of Bonus Wins

The biggest takeaway from the data around Bonus Wins?

The Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert for a TON OF DRAFT CAPITAL and players. David says the Wolves have a chance to ascend to contention, but what does Ilardi say?

What does that all mean for a potential Kevin Durant trade? How’s the market for older superstars with huge salaries?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

July 1, 2022 Kevin Durant drops a bomb and free agency madness

June 27, 2022 Shadowy figures, free agency talk

June 25, 2022 The 2022 NBA draft

June 17, 2022 Warriors are champions--Finals postmortem

June 13, 2022 Win two games, win a title

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TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss the NBA’s silly season, aka free agency:

What is leadership? David has a very specific definition and discusses how it applies, or doesn’t, to Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets.

This is the time of year where teams solidify their rosters, our new stat, Bonus Wins, helps cut through the noise this time of year and identify which players provide the most value.

The Warriors said they were bringing everyone back, Gary Payton II and Otto Porter Jr, have both left via free agency. What happens if they can’t re-sign Kevon Looney?

Jarod’s favorite player Jaren Jackson Jr. will miss 4-6 months recovering from a stress fracture. What does this mean for the Grizzlies?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

June 27, 2022 Shadowy figures, free agency talk

June 25, 2022 The 2022 NBA draft

June 17, 2022 Warriors are champions--Finals postmortem

June 13, 2022 Win two games, win a title

June 10, 2022 Forcing your opponent to do what you want

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TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe open the show discussing the serious events impacting our nation, then they discuss:

Jalen Brunson and free agency. Is $25 million per year a good deal for a team that wants to sign him?

Kyrie Irving…

The Warriors want to bring EVERYONE back. Can they? Will they? Which teams might pay a lot to acquire the excellent Kevon Looney and Gary Payton II? (And if the Warriors wanted to shed one of their big salaries, could they?)

There is a lot of trash talk between the “talking heads” in media and NBA players, and it’s freaking David out.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

June 25, 2022 The 2022 NBA draft

June 17, 2022 Warriors are champions--Finals postmortem

June 13, 2022 Win two games, win a title

June 10, 2022 Forcing your opponent to do what you want

June 6, 2022 We have a series

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TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe breakdown the NBA Draft.

David has a nickname for this draft and it involves a Pelicans player…

Henry was live at Barclays Center and had a very different experience than those who watched at home.

The Detroit Pistons were seen as the draft “winner”

Jarod believes the Magic had the best approach to choosing the #1 overall pick in Paolo Banchero

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

June 17, 2022 Warriors are champions--Finals postmortem

June 13, 2022 Win two games, win a title

June 10, 2022 Forcing your opponent to do what you want

June 6, 2022 We have a series

June 3, 2022 Celtics take Game 1 with excellent 4th

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TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champs for the fourth time in the last eight years. How did they do it?

There will be a lot of talk about Jayson Tatum not being “ready” for the moment, but Henry knows the Celtics and the NBA broke Tatum well before the Finals.

What is Stephen Curry’s superpower? Jarod has a theory and it’s not his sublime offense.

Thorpe has ideas on how the Celtics can get better.

Looking ahead to the draft and next season.

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At a critical juncture of the NBA Finals, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spend an hour on what matters:

What’s with the Warriors’ Cuisinart offense? David thinks it’s been unplugged by Ime Udoka.

Why has Draymond Green been so ineffective? There’s a lot of story to that one.

And what is going on with Kevon Looney in this chart?

On BRING IT IN, David Thorpe explains:

We're seeing a lot of frantic possessions. When I say a lot, I don't mean 55 percent, but more than three percent, more than five percent. None of the Boston Celtics guys have been here. A good portion of the Warriors that are playing have not been in the Finals before. But Looney is part of that core four, he's the fourth guy. He's the Fourth Musketeer in a sense.

And, an example of how he's not being changed by the pressure of the moment, and the defense, was late in Game 4, in the final three minutes. I think Draymond was in the game, I think they blitz Curry up top, he hits Draymond a short roll, which is a very common thing. Green throws at beautiful bounce pass, kind of a high-low pass, in the paint to Looney. And Looney just patiently fakes and pauses, and then has a great left-hand finish.

It's not the hardest thing in the world. But he didn't rush it. And we've seen these guys rushed, so many plays.

Tatum rushed a very important slip screen in the fourth quarter. And instead of landing on two feet, and strongly going up over helping Klay Thompson, he kind of threw up what I call a hope shot, hoping it would go in.

Looney did nothing like that. He just settled in, used his fakes, and finished. And I think that's very symbolic or representative of what we're seeing from him. A two-way player who values setting screens, because he's not thinking about popping! That may change one day. But he is setting real screens like Draymond is. He's making simple plays on both ends. He's their best low-post defender right now. As a helper, he's got size and had a big blocked shot in the fourth quarter.

So all that adds up to, I think, a guy that Boston's not really been able to solve.

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TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

Sportswashing and the new LIV golf tour.

David realizes that the Celtics are baiting the Warriors into heliocentric offense.

What’s the deal with Draymond Green? Why can’t he string together consecutive good games? Jarod has an idea.

Stephen Curry has been great through three quarters of every game and not so great in the fourth. Can the Warriors fix that? David has an idea.

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May 20, 2022 Blowouts in the conference finals and the draft combine

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TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about the Warriors win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals:

David describes the five-minute stretch of the third quarter that decided Game 2

Is Gary Payton II the key?

David and Henry have a lot of love for Celtics head coach Ime Udoka

Henry and David disagree about what makes an MVP, and Jarod Hector plays referee. You decide who won …

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TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Celtics and Warriors.

It looked like the “Thorpe Rule” was activated after the Warriors’ masterful third quarter, but then the Celtics amped up their defense and made tons of shots in the fourth. How did that happen?

It’s a coach’s league as well as a player’s league. What makes the Celtics’ Ime Udoka so special?

Stephen Curry looked brilliant in the first quarter and only scored 13 the rest of the game. David believes Boston’s size played a big role and will be tough to overcome.

Draymond Green thinks Marcus Smart, Al Horford, and Derrick White won’t shoot a combined 15-23 again. He’s probably right but Jarod and David think that’s a bad way to look at the series.

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May 9, 2022 "Don't Trust Your Gut" author Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

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TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector is joined by basketball coach and NBA player trainer Charlie Torres. Charlie grew up in Southern California, a hotbed for basketball talent, and has worked with some of the best players in the NBA, including Klay Thompson.

They discuss:

How Charlie got his start in the business

What it’s like working out Klay Thompson

Stories from the Warriors trip to China where important passports were lost, including head coach Steve Kerr

Shooting contests between Klay and Kevin Durant

Working out 2022 NBA Draft prospect Bennedict Mathurin

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May 9, 2022 "Don't Trust Your Gut" author Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

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TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

Warriors taking a 3-0 lead in the conference finals. Jarod is ready to bury the Mavericks, David says not so fast.

Why is the Warriors’ “Cuisinart” offense so brilliant and difficult for other teams to emulate? David has some thoughts.

Jarod and David give Andrew Wiggins some love.

Celtics vs. Heat is a bloodbath, are we still favoring the Celtics?

The Heat are so well coached and David likes that.

Bam Adebayo played well in game three, can he do it again?

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May 9, 2022 "Don't Trust Your Gut" author Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

May 6, 2022 The one with Kevin Arnovitz...

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TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:

The Celtics destroyed the Heat in game 2 of the conference finals. David Thorpe thinks they are the best team in the league and Jarod agrees. Is this the Celtics year?

Jarod appreciates the visceral way that weaknesses get exposed in the playoffs. David breaks it down from a player perspective. How does he coach his players to exploit weaknesses in their opponents?

The Warriors enforced the “Luka Rules” in game one. Can that continue for the series? David thinks so, but also says the Mavericks and Coach Jason Kidd can scheme up some things.

The Draft Combine is currently underway in Chicago. Our Henry Abbott is there. What’s really going on in the Chi?

Kevin Durant has thoughts on what makes someone the best player in the world. So does David.

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TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:

How the Celtics defeated the Bucks in Game 7 thanks to a team approach that let them celebrate not just stars, but wide open Grant Williams.

Luka Doncic was excellent in the Mavericks Game 7 win over the Suns. How has Jason Kidd coached him to be more like LeBron James and less like James Harden?

The Suns made some tactical errors according to Thorpe—and their stars didn’t get the ball early and often to Deandre Ayton.

Everyone’s picks for the conference finals.

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TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

Philadelphia 76ers failed to advance past the second round for the fourth time in five years. There is a lot of blame to go around, and everyone deserves some. Where do they go from here? Jarod and David have a Camp Morey idea…

The Dallas Mavericks forced a Game 7 and Coach Jason Kidd has to get a lot of the credit according to David Thorpe. Jarod is worried that Mikal Bridges is out of gas.

The Memphis Grizzlies are playing the three-time champion Golden State Warriors and are down 3-2. But they have hope, belief, and Steven Adams.

The Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks series is the only series where NBA Finals level defense is being played according to David Thorpe. Does he favor the remaining East teams over the west?

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April 25, 2022 Playoff series change on a dime...

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On today’s episode of BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott is joined by Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, the author of “Don't Trust Your Gut: Using Data to Get What You Really Want in Life”

Seth is a serious academic who has spent his adult life marinating in data. He’s also a huge sports fan, whose book has a surprising amount of NBA insight.

He has data suggesting that genes play a bigger role in making it in the NBA than in other sports.

He cites a groundbreaking study about human happiness, which finds playing basketball probably makes people very happy, but watching basketball less so. To improve his own happiness, he has actually tried to be less of a fan of an NBA team. Also, he’s a Knicks fan.

And there’s big evidence that working with your friends makes you like work a lot better. Is that an argument for stars assembling teams of people they like?

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Today, TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector is joined by an OG TrueHoop member, the one and only Kevin Arnovitz! They talk playoffs including:

Grizzlies vs. Warriors and why Kevin is not ready to give up on the old guys

Jaren Jackson Jr. We know Jarod is a fan, but is Kevin?

The brilliance of Chris Paul

Kevin’s distaste for mismatch basketball

What will be an interesting offseason in Philadelphia

Who can score enough in the eastern conference to make it to the NBA Finals?

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April 18, 2022 Exactly how the Celtics won

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Today, TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss the adjustments teams make as their opponents change in the playoffs:

The Grizzlies and Warriors went down to the wire in an exciting game one. The final play went to Ja Morant for a layup he missed. Very good play call. Was there an option to pass it to Jaren Jackson Jr. for a three?

Draymond Green was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected, was that the right call by the officials?

In the Celtics vs. Bucks series it seemed like it took the Celtics a while to get used to the physicality. Going forward David thinks they will adjust just fine, but the Bucks can’t be counted out.

Injuries will most likely decide the NBA champion. In the Heat vs. 76ers series both teams are dealing with significant injuries. Could Philly advance with a limited Embiid?

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Today, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe indoctrinate Jarod Hector into the playoffs church of love:

All you tinfoil hats that think the NBA is rigged, Henry knows you’re wrong this time.

Pelicans vs. Suns was hard fought and super intense, but there was so much love in the arena afterwards, is this a healthier way to compete?

After that amazing Pelicans run David is ready to trade Zion Williamson. (UPDATE: After we recorded, evidence that the Pelicans and Zion worked out something.)

Many young and unheralded players are shining in the playoffs as they do every year, but why do so many teams struggle with this fact?

It’s all over in Utah and David has insight on how the best team in the world messed up their internal chemistry.

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April 11, 2022 Play-in and Playoffs

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Today, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss the NBA playoffs:

The best scoring duos in the playoffs don’t feature a big man. What’s up with that?

The #8 seed New Orleans Pelicans have a real shot to upset the best team in the NBA all season, the Phoenix Suns. How are undrafted Jose Alvarado and second round pick Herb Jones frustrating Chris Paul?

The Heat vs. Hawks series is likely over. David Thorpe predicted the Hawks would win a title soon—does he still believe that?

The Celtics vs. Nets series has been a disaster for Brooklyn. But this is what they chose as an organization. Henry sees a problem with the Nets org chart.

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April 8, 2022 Time for the playoffs! But first awards, All-NBA…

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Today, TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss round one of the playoffs, including:

David Thorpe goes 30 seconds on each series.

What Jarod and David like and dislike so far about the playoffs.

Game 3 between the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves was wild! Blowing two 20+ point leads? Thorpe sees something the Wolves aren’t doing…

Jarod’s favorite player to watch so far has been Jordan Poole. He was drafted 28th so virtually every team could have had him.

David’s favorite thing is the lesson Stephen Curry is teaching the world in humility by coming off the bench.

Injuries have altered the prospects for last year’s NBA finalists the Bucks and Suns. How likely is it they both advance now?

David is paying attention to big men in the postseason. Seems like two extremes, feast or famine.

Who is the playoff MVP so far?

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April 4, 2022 Dawn Staley, NBA big men, Mavs vs. Bucks

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Today, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss every game of the NBA playoffs so far, but with a special emphasis on this incredible game-winning play:

Kevin Durant ambles after passing to Kyrie Irving, which tells Thorpe something about the Nets’ strategy. Bruce Brown sets up on the left block, instead of in the left corner, which tells him something else. Step by step, second by second, there is so much to see here. Thorpe jokes he could write a whole book about the end of this play.

The Nets had a burst of success early in the fourth quarter with Durant on the bench. Henry wonders if the Nets can get grandpa KD some more rest, so he’s fresher late in games?

How good was Jayson Tatum’s defense on KD?

In KD, Thorpe sees a player who doesn’t want to get to the rim. Should he be trying?

Kyrie Irving and the Boston fans have an antagonistic relationship. Why have we made sports the environment where we allow this? Henry’s idea: record the full interaction—fan vs. player over the game—and we’d probably stop wondering why Kyrie’s mad.

The Jazz are the heavy favorites as long as Luka is missing games, but Thorpe explains that, because of the peculiar makeup of that team, it could change in a hurry. They could certainly blow a 2-0 lead.

The Warriors are so lucky to have Jordan Poole! OR … every team could have had Jordan Poole!

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TrueHoop’s NBA playoff preview: The East. The West. The Raptors vs. 76ers. The play-in winners. The betting markets.

Today, TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss every first-round playoff series, with a little insight from the Las Vegas odds:

Why do the Philadelphia 76ers defeating the Toronto Raptors in five or seven games have the same +350 odds?

The Boston Celtics vs. Brooklyn Nets series is interesting on a number of levels. Celtics in 5 and Nets in 6 are the same +400 odds.

David thinks the Memphis Grizzlies vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series is the one to watch in round one. Grizzlies in 5 is +270. Grizzlies in 7 is +300.

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April 1, 2022 Drunk basketball, KD vs. Giannis, and Team Dynamite

March 28, 2022 Being a target of the defense

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Today, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:

Facundo Campazzo’s play on Wayne Ellington that caused Ellington to tweet he’ll “put hands” on Campazzo next time he sees him.

The play-in games are set and injuries will decide who will advance.

David Thorpe is neck deep in advanced stats and video as he is preparing his NBA playoff predictions. His track record is pretty good.

Adam Silver and the NBA Board of Governors met last week and Silver made interesting comments about player injuries and the league’s next broadcast deal.

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March 28, 2022 Being a target of the defense

March 25, 2022 Vax mandates, #HeatCulture, Max Thorpe

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Today, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:

Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks win the natty. Should Dawn be President? Yes, and David has another job for her first.

The role of the big man in the NBA has changed. David sees players in this year’s NCAA tournament who could help teams, but likely won’t get drafted.

Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. David thinks the Mavs did the Bucks a big favor.

Joel Embiid thinks he’s done enough to win MVP. David says there is one thing left on the list.

There is an almighty battle for playoff positioning, especially around the play-in tournaments. Do any of those teams have a chance to win a playoff series?

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March 25, 2022 Vax mandates, #HeatCulture, Max Thorpe

March 18, 2022 NBA Scoring Barrage

March 14, 2022 Save a timeout

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Today TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss:

Thursday night’s Bucks vs. Nets game. Everyone found it exciting, but David also saw what he calls drunk basketball.

The mythical basketball game for humanity’s survival. Are we still picking KD before Giannis? We know Jarod is …

Kevin Durant is a leader and David sees more than one type of way to lead

David wrote an article about the Memphis Grizzlies aka “Team Dynamite”—why are they successful without their best player, Ja Morant?

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March 11, 2022 Let's not overreact...

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Today, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe did not discuss Will Smith and Chris Rock. Instead, they discuss:

The Miami Heat have lost four in a row and have been ineffective on defense, where Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson are common targets. Does being targeted on defense mean you’re a bad defender?

Kevin Durant played the entire second half on the second night of a back-to-back. Who is in charge of delivering the Nets to April ready to contend?

The Lakers blew a game against the Pelicans, their likely play-in opponent. Seeing Brandon Ingram play has David wondering what could have been.

The NCAA tournament produces a certain kind of magic—everyone rooted for St. Peter’s!—that the NBA isn’t designed to produce.

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March 11, 2022 Let's not overreact...

March 7, 2022 Sportwashing and the NBA

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Today TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss:

NYC Mayor Eric Adams lifting the vaccine mandate for athletes and performers. What role did lobbyists play?

There was a big blowup in Miami on the Heat bench between Jimmy Butler, Erik Spoelstra, and OG Udonis Haslem. Coach Thorpe thinks it’s something to watch.

Could the Lakers lose to the Pelicans in the play-in?

Florida State basketball player Max Thorpe joins the show! He talks NCAA tourney, gives his scouting report on a few NBA prospects, and reveals which college team he hates the most.

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March 4, 2022 Time is running out...Part II

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Today TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss:

The recent individual scoring explosion by names you know: Kyrie Irving, Karl-Anthony Towns and Kevin Durant. But Saddiq Bey? Thorpe has a theory.

March Madness is upon us. Beyond the upsets Thorpe is keeping his eye on a few players and what he’s seeing as a problem from coaches.

The Warriors’ Stephen Curry was injured on an unnecessary play according to Thorpe.

Would the Grizzlies roll in a first-round matchup against the Timberwolves?

Playing NBA defense is like playing blackjack.

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March 4, 2022 Time is running out...Part I

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Today, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:

David Thorpe reacts to Twitter hot takes. Is Frank Vogel a terrible coach? Do the Bucks have too many centers? What do we think about high-school freshmen announcing they’ll hit a playoff game-winner, then doing it?

The NBA prospects David will be watching in the NCAA tournament (and Jarod doesn’t like Kevin Durant comparisons).

The Knicks had the ball, down three, with under two seconds left and … didn’t have a timeout! Inbounding from 94 feet, they didn’t get a shot off.

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February 28, 2022 The realities of war...

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TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss:

Nets vs. 76ers. The beatdown by the Nets, David says, had little to do with Ben Simmons and everything to do with James Harden.

Warriors vs. Nuggets. Good win by Golden State but Jarod says let’s not overreact.

Nikola Jokic is the “right kind of superstar” according to some. Why we need to be careful with that label.

Young point guards in the NBA. Jarod asks Coach Thorpe what would happen if we swapped Ja Morant for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Thorpe’s answer might surprise you…

A little love for Coach Pop and the Phoenix Suns.

TrueHoop’s updated title bus.

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Today, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:

Don’t you wish it was just about sports? One NBA powerbroker (Ari Emanuel of Endeavor) cut a deal face to face with Vladimir Putin, another (Joe Ravitch of the Raine Group) is helping Kremlin-connected oligarch Roman Abramovich sell Chelsea F.C. right now.

Endeavor and the Raine Group both reportedly raised a ton of money from the Emirates-based Mubadala Investment Company. Mubadala is also the biggest outside investor in Apollo Global. Apollo Global’s founder, Leon Black, funded Jeffrey Epstein.

It pays to make the world safe for basketball. The incarcerated Brittney Griner plays for the team in Russia whose previous owner was assassinated.

Discussed in the show:

An amazing New Yorker story by Connie Bruck about Ari Emanuel.

Ukraine is an opportunity for victory, writes Molly McKew.

TrueHoop is proud to join an incredible list of podcasters to sound the alarm about the state of our democracy—and help find ways for all of us to protect America’s elections and ensure the freedom to vote for every American. See all the other shows and networks taking part, and find out how you can get involved here.

Amazing basketball is being played! Kevin Durant did classy teammate things. Jayson Tatum both knows and walks the path. Nikola Jokic dominating the league. The open and shut case for LeBron as the GOAT.

How do you build culture? A trip to the hospital.

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Today’s BRING IT IN is in two parts!

TrueHoop’s David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector discuss:

Coach K’s final game at Cameron Indoor Stadium

Dirty money in the NBA

Jarod asks Coach Thorpe about the art of the pick and roll … Coach was VERY excited!

Trae Young and Luka Doncic are masters of this art

Either Joel Embiid or Nikola Jokic will be on the All-NBA second team and that’s dumb.

There are 11 NBA title contenders and each has a fatal flaw.

Coach and Jarod had so much fun it spilled over into a part II.

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Today, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:

What’s actually remarkable about the Stephen Curry pregame warm-up video, and it’s not what you think according to Coach Thorpe.

An update from Ukraine. Coach Thorpe’s player Kyryl Natyazhko—he played at Arizona—is preparing to defend his country from Russian aggression.

Putin has had a strategy of gaining influence in the West through the wealthiest and most influential. Did it work?

Although it seems so easy to sort out who the good guys and the bad guys are in the case of Russia’s invasion, the NBA has been noticeably silent on the issue. What about your team’s billionaires?

They wrap with a quick note about James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers. Is the rest of the East in trouble?

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February 7, 2022 Luxury tax is the story

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector discuss:

TrueHoop piece on Putin and the Ukraine invasion

How good is Bronny James? Coach Thorpe sees glimpses of two current NBA All-Stars in his game.

Are the Timberwolves actually good at basketball?

What’s the key to the Grizzlies half-court offensive success in the playoffs? HINT: It involves Jarod’s guy Jaren Jackson Jr.

The League MVP is legitimately a four-man race and DeMar DeRozan is more than worthy

The Zion Williamson Pelicans situation isn’t good.

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Today, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:

David’s big weekend at Duke. Is Coach Thorpe a secret Dukie?

The All-Star game was this past weekend there was some cool stuff on the floor, but comments by LeBron James off the floor made headlines.

Could LeBron return to the Cavaliers? Do they even want him?

What are the chances LeBron and his son Bronny play together?

Henry thinks the current system with players being able to decide where they play is not as problematic as we might think…

Chris Paul is out 6-8 weeks for the Phoenix Suns, but it might be a good thing?

Coaches getting into it with one another in college. How do we fix this?

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January 31, 2022 David Thorpe teaches Henry Abbott what it takes to throw a good lob.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector discuss:

Ime Udoka and taking time with young coaches.

All-Star weekend—Coach Thorpe is not a fan, particularly of the Rising Stars game.

Joel Embiid and Giannis Antetokounmpo out on a show on national TV Thursday night.

The three best players right now are all seven footers and not American, what should we make of that?

Is Ja Morant the best American player at his age since LeBron? Coach Thorpe thinks so. Jarod adds in another player who belongs in the discussion.

The All-Star break is a chance to reset, what should coaches do during the break to prepare for the stretch run?

The 2023-24 season will be the end of the current CBA. Changes are coming and the owners will want some control back. What changes should be made?

Jarod and Coach Thorpe agree on abolishing the draft, a 58-game regular season, with in-season style tournaments. Jarod also thinks all contracts should be 2+1 deals with mutual opt-ins.

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January 28, 2022 David Thorpe on Pascal Siakam.

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Today on BRING IT IN—we enter a new era without Zoom or YouTube. Hopefully one of the outcomes is better audio quality? Let us know. Today, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:

James Harden’s confusing 13 months in Brooklyn

Coach Thorpe’s accurate prediction (which he didn’t remember lol) that this union of stars would end poorly

How teams work around the "Stepien Rule" by trading swaps in between picks and what that future damage could look like for a franchise.

Put Paul Reed, Devin Vassell and Josh Primo on the list of high-potential players due to get more playing time since the trade deadline.

Some Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves love. WHAT?!

What would coach Thorpe would do with Kristaps Porzingis?

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January 24, 2022 Chris Herring, author of BLOOD IN THE GARDEN, talks New York Knicks in the 1990s.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector discuss:

Henry ’s writing a new book about how the world of injuries in the sports world has changed.

Some changes are coming to BRING IT IN. From now on, we will be audio only, but you can still find us right here on truehoop.com.

Trade deadline discussion-o-rama:

What trades did the Sixers turn down for Harden?

What do we like about the Pelicans’ trade for CJ McCollum?

And every other trade, or close.

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January 28, 2022 David Thorpe on Pascal Siakam.

January 24, 2022 Chris Herring, author of BLOOD IN THE GARDEN, talks New York Knicks in the 1990s.

January 21, 2022 Decoding Daryl Morey’s fascinating new comments, and evolving stance on trading Ben Simmons.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:

The Norman Powell trade shows the extraordinary value of ducking under the luxury tax line. There will be more deals like that.

In the premiership, only a handful of wealthy teams get to compete at the top. The NBA is very different, but might only have a few teams willing to cross the luxury tax line in the years to come, now that it’s so lucrative to be under the line.

David coined “The final jump” — the difference between being an All-Star and being the best player in a title-deciding playoff series.

A theory of Daryl Morey’s behavior.

Would someone really give James Harden a four-year max extension at age 33? David is doubtful. Henry says yes.

David loves the Cavaliers’ trade for Caris LeVert.

Does it look to you like the Blazers are building around Damian Lillard?

Would you take a billion from China?

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk about:

After last night’s Grizzlies win against the Knicks, Ja Morant announced that his team has no fear. “We ain’t ducking no smoke. We’re gonna let everybody know we’re here. We’re gonna play hard, we’re trying to get a win and if you don’t like it? Oh well.” Jarod reminds everyone he’s been on the Grizzlies train for years.

The NFL is being sued for racist hiring practices. Jarod and David wonder if the NBA is any better, and how the hiring process for professional sports management can be better.

A trade idea: What if the Raptors had a real center?

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January 21, 2022 Decoding Daryl Morey’s fascinating new comments, and evolving stance on trading Ben Simmons.

January 18, 2022 David Thorpe notices an incredibly smart foul, and game awareness, from 25-year-old unheralded Heat guard Gabe Vincent.

January 14, 2022 David and Jarod contemplated where Jerami Grant should land. David’s idea has him joining the Grizzlies.

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Today on BRING IT IN, David Thorpe teaches Henry Abbott what it takes to throw a good lob. There’s a lot of technique, but without a springy teammate it’s just unlikely to work. Also: no NBA games are among the 100 most-watched sports events. Which isn’t new but also isn’t great. Mark Cuban weighs in.

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January 18, 2022 David Thorpe notices an incredibly smart foul, and game awareness, from 25-year-old unheralded Heat guard Gabe Vincent.

January 14, 2022 David and Jarod contemplated where Jerami Grant should land. David’s idea has him joining the Grizzlies.

January 11, 2022 The Warriors, Suns, Heat, and Jazz were no one’s pick before the season, but now … are they really the favorites?

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk about":

David’s new piece on the return of Pascal Siakam.

John Hollinger’s best 25 defenders of all time caused some boisterous disagreement on social media. David defends Hollinger . . . except when it comes to Bill Russell.

Cavs have had some big wins, and David thinks it has a lot to do with Coach J.B. Bickerstaff.

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January 21, 2022 Decoding Daryl Morey’s fascinating new comments, and evolving stance on trading Ben Simmons.

January 18, 2022 David Thorpe notices an incredibly smart foul, and game awareness, from 25-year-old unheralded Heat guard Gabe Vincent.

January 14, 2022 David and Jarod contemplated where Jerami Grant should land. David’s idea has him joining the Grizzlies.

January 11, 2022 The Warriors, Suns, Heat, and Jazz were no one’s pick before the season, but now … are they really the favorites?

January 10, 2022 Chris Jones and his new book The Eye Test: A Case for Human Creativity in the Age of Analytics.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector spoke with Chris Herring, senior writer for Sports Illustrated and the author of BLOOD IN THE GARDEN, the flagrant history of the 1990s New York Knicks.

Chris tells the decades-before back story of Starks’ 2-18 shooting night in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, and Pat Riley’s biggest mistake.

And something incredible: In 1992, Doc Rivers was traded from the Clippers to the Knicks, where he would play for Pat Riley. Chris Herring tell us Doc “was working out with Magic Johnson and James Worthy when he got the call … and Magic told him right then and there, minutes after he got traded, your career, he’s going to kill your career. You might win a title so it might be worth it. But physically, you’re not going to have anything left.” In 1993, Doc tore his ACL.

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January 11, 2022 The Warriors, Suns, Heat, and Jazz were no one’s pick before the season, but now … are they really the favorites?

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Today on BRING IT IN, R.I.P. to David Thorpe’s father. In David’s absence, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector talk about:

The Lakers’ strange attachment to the past that’s holding back their future.

Decoding Daryl Morey’s fascinating new comments, and evolving stance on trading Ben Simmons.

David Thorpe said Luka seemed not to care about turnovers, which would be easy for him to reduce. How’s that going?

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January 18, 2022 David Thorpe notices an incredibly smart foul, and game awareness, from 25-year-old unheralded Heat guard Gabe Vincent.

January 14, 2022 David and Jarod contemplated where Jerami Grant should land. David’s idea has him joining the Grizzlies.

January 11, 2022 The Warriors, Suns, Heat, and Jazz were no one’s pick before the season, but now … are they really the favorites?

January 10, 2022 Chris Jones and his new book The Eye Test: A Case for Human Creativity in the Age of Analytics.

January 7, 2022 Triumphant return of Kyrie Irving, Zion rehabbing away from the Pelicans, the Blazers train wreck and more.

January 3, 2022 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe took a speed tour of the NBA’s COVID status.

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Today on BRING IT IN, David Thorpe notices an incredibly smart foul, and game awareness, from 25-year-old unheralded Heat guard Gabe Vincent. There’s a false choice: that you can play old, wise players, or athletic learners. The magic is to have it all: incredible young athletes who make heady plays. Of course that’s possible! Henry and David discuss.

Also on the show:

David’s latest piece on Joel Embiid. He’s in amazing shape, a giant, and moving like an elite small forward.

Henry’s piece on how Michael Milken’s real life echoes a Robert Ludlum novel.

Welcome back to CJ McCollum! Now here’s a roadtrip with 11 games in 18 days, and more than 11,000 miles of travel!

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January 14, 2022 David and Jarod contemplated where Jerami Grant should land. David’s idea has him joining the Grizzlies.

January 11, 2022 The Warriors, Suns, Heat, and Jazz were no one’s pick before the season, but now … are they really the favorites?

January 10, 2022 Chris Jones and his new book The Eye Test: A Case for Human Creativity in the Age of Analytics.

January 7, 2022 Triumphant return of Kyrie Irving, Zion rehabbing away from the Pelicans, the Blazers train wreck and more.

January 3, 2022 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe took a speed tour of the NBA’s COVID status.

December 20, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector offer gifts for each team in the NBA.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discussed:

The Bucks are David’s favorite to win the title still, and it’s all about good habits.

David and Jarod contemplated where Jerami Grant should land. David’s idea has him joining the Grizzlies.

James Wiseman reportedly needed additional knee surgery in December, and Jarod wonders how on earth this was kept secret from us for so long.

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January 11, 2022 The Warriors, Suns, Heat, and Jazz were no one’s pick before the season, but now … are they really the favorites?

January 10, 2022 Chris Jones and his new book The Eye Test: A Case for Human Creativity in the Age of Analytics.

January 7, 2022 Triumphant return of Kyrie Irving, Zion rehabbing away from the Pelicans, the Blazers train wreck and more.

January 3, 2022 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe took a speed tour of the NBA’s COVID status.

December 20, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector offer gifts for each team in the NBA

FRIDAY December 17, 2021 COVID protocols are forcing teams to get creative to get the most out of the players that are actually making it on the court.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss how the preseason favorites (the Nets and Lakers) are absent from the league’s elite by any conventional measure. The Warriors, Suns, Heat, and Jazz were no one’s pick before the season, but now … are they really the favorites?

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January 10, 2022 Chris Jones and his new book The Eye Test: A Case for Human Creativity in the Age of Analytics.

January 7, 2022 Triumphant return of Kyrie Irving, Zion rehabbing away from the Pelicans, the Blazers train wreck and more.

January 3, 2022 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe took a speed tour of the NBA’s COVID status.

December 20, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector offer gifts for each team in the NBA

FRIDAY December 17, 2021 COVID protocols are forcing teams to get creative to get the most out of the players that are actually making it on the court.

MONDAY December 13, 2021 Judy’s worried for NBA players amid all the talk the game is more violent this season.

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Today on a special BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe speak with Chris Jones, a former writer-at-large for Esquire magazine, winner of two National Magazine Awards and author of the new book The Eye Test: A Case for Human Creativity in the Age of Analytics.

It was a lot of fun! Jones argues that data’s supremacy in our daily lives has led to a dangerous strain of anti-expertise and not enough reliance on the wisdom of experience. Henry wanted Jones to show him where, on the bear, the data hurt him.

Then Jones told a crazy tale about being choked out by Connor McGregor and another about why Canadians are more like angry wet koalas than you might have thought.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss the triumphant return of Kyrie Irving, Zion rehabbing away from the Pelicans, the Blazers train wreck and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

January 3, 2022 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe took a speed tour of the NBA’s COVID status.

December 20, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector offer gifts for each team in the NBA

FRIDAY December 17, 2021 COVID protocols are forcing teams to get creative to get the most out of the players that are actually making it on the court.

MONDAY December 13, 2021 Judy’s worried for NBA players amid all the talk the game is more violent this season.

FRIDAY December 10, 2021 The good (Rudy Gobert, new HBO scripted series on the Lakers), the bad (Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19), and the ugly (Anthony Davis’ bad closeout).

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe took a speed tour of the NBA’s COVID status, then visited topics like:

Kyrie’s reported return,

Luka’s return,

LeBron-as-center,

the Warriors,

why the Cavaliers should trade Kevin Love,

the Bulls’ ascension,

and the likelihood of a Bucks vs. Suns Finals rematch.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

December 20, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector offer gifts for each team in the NBA

FRIDAY December 17, 2021 COVID protocols are forcing teams to get creative to get the most out of the players that are actually making it on the court.

MONDAY December 13, 2021 Judy’s worried for NBA players amid all the talk the game is more violent this season.

FRIDAY December 10, 2021 The good (Rudy Gobert, new HBO scripted series on the Lakers), the bad (Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19), and the ugly (Anthony Davis’ bad closeout).

MONDAY December 6, 2021 David knows why the Rockets have been the first team to go from losing 15 games in a row to winning six.

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On our FINAL BRING IT IN of 2021, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector offer gifts for each team in the NBA.

For the Nets, Pfizer or Moderna?

For the Celtics, the spirit of Red Auerbach in the body of Robert Williams.

For the Mavericks, a moment of pause for Luka Doncic.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY December 17, 2021 COVID protocols are forcing teams to get creative to get the most out of the players that are actually making it on the court.

MONDAY December 13, 2021 Judy’s worried for NBA players amid all the talk the game is more violent this season.

FRIDAY December 10, 2021 The good (Rudy Gobert, new HBO scripted series on the Lakers), the bad (Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19), and the ugly (Anthony Davis’ bad closeout).

MONDAY December 6, 2021 David knows why the Rockets have been the first team to go from losing 15 games in a row to winning six.

FRIDAY December 3, 2021 How more physical play leads to more fights, and also maybe better games.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss COVID and the NBA. Cases are rising again. How will this impact the league? Also:

COVID protocols are forcing teams to get creative to get the most out of the players that are actually making it on the court.

What are some trades David and Jarod would like to see?

They discuss David’s article about finding players who fit team culture.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY December 13, 2021 Judy’s worried for NBA players amid all the talk the game is more violent this season.

FRIDAY December 10, 2021 The good (Rudy Gobert, new HBO scripted series on the Lakers), the bad (Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19), and the ugly (Anthony Davis’ bad closeout).

MONDAY December 6, 2021 David knows why the Rockets have been the first team to go from losing 15 games in a row to winning six.

FRIDAY December 3, 2021 How more physical play leads to more fights, and also maybe better games.

MONDAY November 29, 2021 The idea was that the Warriors would be better this year because of the return of Klay Thompson. How are they freaking incredible before he’s even back?

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:

Judy’s worried for NBA players amid all the talk the game is more violent this season.

Henry visited the Overtime Elite facilities and considers the implications for the NBA.

Coaching in a pandemic: With rosters fluid, David says the trick is have plug-and-play schemes which are easily learned by new additions.

And: DeMar DeRozan credits Gregg Popovich with a lot of what’s going right for him this season.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY December 10, 2021 The good (Rudy Gobert, new HBO scripted series on the Lakers), the bad (Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19), and the ugly (Anthony Davis’ bad closeout).

MONDAY December 6, 2021 David knows why the Rockets have been the first team to go from losing 15 games in a row to winning six.

FRIDAY December 3, 2021 How more physical play leads to more fights, and also maybe better games.

MONDAY November 29, 2021 The idea was that the Warriors would be better this year because of the return of Klay Thompson. How are they freaking incredible before he’s even back?

WEDNESDAY November 24, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector give thanks.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk about the good (Rudy Gobert, new HBO scripted series on the Lakers), the bad (Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19), and the ugly (Anthony Davis’ bad closeout).

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY December 6, 2021 David knows why the Rockets have been the first team to go from losing 15 games in a row to winning six.

FRIDAY December 3, 2021 How more physical play leads to more fights, and also maybe better games.

MONDAY November 29, 2021 The idea was that the Warriors would be better this year because of the return of Klay Thompson. How are they freaking incredible before he’s even back?

WEDNESDAY November 24, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector give thanks.

FRIDAY November 19, 2021 How much do the Lakers need LeBron?

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:

A little shift in Stephen Curry’s 2-point shooting.

David knows why the Rockets have been the first team to go from losing 15 games in a row to winning six.

Lots of talk about the Blazers’ strange weekend, Neil Olshey’s firing, and options to reset. Henry wonders, with the Timbers in the MLS Cup, if now is the first time since 1970 that the Blazers aren’t the most popular team in Portland?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY December 3, 2021 How more physical play leads to more fights, and also maybe better games.

MONDAY November 29, 2021 The idea was that the Warriors would be better this year because of the return of Klay Thompson. How are they freaking incredible before he’s even back?

WEDNESDAY November 24, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector give thanks.

FRIDAY November 19, 2021 How much do the Lakers need LeBron?

MONDAY November 15, 2021 Henry asked David, “Who are the current NBA players who have at least a one percent chance of ever being NBA MVP, ever?”

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss how more physical play leads to more fights, also maybe better games.

Jarod and David have their first basketball disagreement on Warriors vs. Suns because Jarod thinks the Suns did excellently and are a real threat. David thinks they DID do well, but it doesn’t matter because Stephen Curry is Stephen Curry.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY November 29, 2021 The idea was that the Warriors would be better this year because of the return of Klay Thompson. How are they freaking incredible before he’s even back?

WEDNESDAY November 24, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector give thanks.

FRIDAY November 19, 2021 How much do the Lakers need LeBron?

MONDAY November 15, 2021 Henry asked David, “Who are the current NBA players who have at least a one percent chance of ever being NBA MVP, ever?”

FRIDAY November 12, 2021 David Thorpe question the 76ers’ position in the Ben Simmons’ mental health drama.

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The idea was that the Warriors would be better this year because of the return of Klay Thompson. How are they freaking incredible before he’s even back? They have the league’s best defense, but their offense has improved even more, from the 20th best in the league to the second-best, with a lot of the same personnel. David Thorpe examines the video to explain what’s working so well.

Also:

The NBA system chews up players, with 79 players on the injured list right now. Why is this such a dangerous profession?

One of the NBA’s highest paid players—John Wall—has been sitting out the Rockets’ season while they play younger players. Now he’d like to play, and (evidently worried about lottery positioning) the team isn’t sure they want him. What can we do to make sure this kind of weird stuff doesn’t happen again?

The Ghislaine Maxwell trial—with its various NBA connections—begins in New York.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY November 24, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector give thanks.

FRIDAY November 19, 2021 How much do the Lakers need LeBron?

MONDAY November 15, 2021 Henry asked David, “Who are the current NBA players who have at least a one percent chance of ever being NBA MVP, ever?”

FRIDAY November 12, 2021 David Thorpe question the 76ers’ position in the Ben Simmons’ mental health drama.

MONDAY November 8, 2021 Did the Celtics’ defense do anything wrong to allow Luka’s crazy game-winner?

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On a special Thanksgiving BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector give thanks for everything from Tommy Sheppard’s extension (because David sees a storm coming, and its name is Bradley Beal) to Costco green tea.

But mostly we are resoundingly thankful to you, our subscribers and viewers. Thanks, everyone. We literally couldn’t do this without you.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY 19, 2021 How much do the Lakers need LeBron?

MONDAY November 15, 2021 Henry asked David, “Who are the current NBA players who have at least a one percent chance of ever being NBA MVP, ever?”

FRIDAY November 12, 2021 David Thorpe question the 76ers’ position in the Ben Simmons’ mental health drama.

MONDAY November 8, 2021 Did the Celtics’ defense do anything wrong to allow Luka’s crazy game-winner?

FRIDAY November 5, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk early season trends.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss:

GMs are forming an association to protect themselves against lawsuits. Jarod thinks they’re the wrong people to protect. He says low wage employees of the NBA—potential whistleblowers—should form that kind of organization.

How much do the Lakers need LeBron?

Is Westbrook a lost cause in LA? David thinks he is creating a circus with his inconsistent play.

David talks about Nikola Jokic, who is, in his opinion, the MVP.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY November 15, 2021 Henry asked David, “Who are the current NBA players who have at least a one percent chance of ever being NBA MVP, ever?”

FRIDAY November 12, 2021 David Thorpe question the 76ers’ position in the Ben Simmons’ mental health drama.

MONDAY November 8, 2021 Did the Celtics’ defense do anything wrong to allow Luka’s crazy game-winner?

FRIDAY November 5, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk early season trends.

MONDAY November 1, 2021 3 point shooting is down, fouls are being called very differently, and passing isn’t cool anymore?

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott asked David Thorpe, “Who are the current NBA players who have at least a one percent chance of ever being NBA MVP, ever?”

Then they each picked 10 players, the winner is whoever’s list has more MVP titles over the next decade.

Also, David made a note for Henry about the Blazers: “They suck.” After scandals and management issues, David worries that it is all adding up to a bunch of spirit-sapping “yuck.”

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY November 12, 2021 David Thorpe question the 76ers’ position in the Ben Simmons’ mental health drama.

MONDAY November 8, 2021 Did the Celtics’ defense do anything wrong to allow Luka’s crazy game-winner?

FRIDAY November 5, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk early season trends.

MONDAY November 1, 2021 3 point shooting is down, fouls are being called very differently, and passing isn’t cool anymore?

FRIDAY October 29, 2021 David’s not counting out the Lakers yet, but without Horton-Tucker, David is concerned.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector:

Compare Jalen Green to young LeBron James.

Question the 76ers’ position in the Ben Simmons’ mental health drama.

Wonder if the Nikola Jokic/Markieff Morris dustup is an early sign that the NBA’s permissive new brand of refereeing has a downside.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY November 8, 2021 Did the Celtics’ defense do anything wrong to allow Luka’s crazy game-winner?

FRIDAY November 5, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk early season trends.

MONDAY November 1, 2021 3 point shooting is down, fouls are being called very differently, and passing isn’t cool anymore?

FRIDAY October 29, 2021 David’s not counting out the Lakers yet, but without Horton-Tucker, David is concerned.

MONDAY October 25, 2021 There’s a reason all 30 NBA teams pay attention to David.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about truth seeking in media and assess the latest batch of young players.

Did the Celtics’ defense do anything wrong to allow Luka’s crazy game-winner?

Recent articles about a decade or two of bad behavior from Robert Sarver and Neil Olshey make clear how rare it is for journalists to share bad news about powerbrokers.

Now that the NBA is permitting much rougher defense, the Nets might have an advantage.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY November 5, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk early season trends.

MONDAY November 1, 2021 3 point shooting is down, fouls are being called very differently, and passing isn’t cool anymore?

FRIDAY October 29, 2021 David’s not counting out the Lakers yet, but without Horton-Tucker, David is concerned.

MONDAY October 25, 2021 There’s a reason all 30 NBA teams pay attention to David.

FRIDAY October 22, 2021 David is betting Daryl Morey has a good trade up his sleeve to handle the Ben Simmons mess.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk early season trends.

How much does the new Wilson ball impact the players’ shooting? David thinks it’s “great big stew” of so many changes at once.

LeBron is out, the Lakers lost to the Thunder, but Jarod isn’t hitting the panic button. What’s up with the Lakers?

David and Jarod give some love to Jaren Jackson, Jr.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY November 1, 2021 3 point shooting is down, fouls are being called very differently, and passing isn’t cool anymore?

FRIDAY October 29, 2021 David’s not counting out the Lakers yet, but without Horton-Tucker, David is concerned.

MONDAY October 25, 2021 There’s a reason all 30 NBA teams pay attention to David.

FRIDAY October 22, 2021 David is betting Daryl Morey has a good trade up his sleeve to handle the Ben Simmons mess.

MONDAY October 18, 2021 Now that Giannis has a title from owning the paint, more teams with top talent seem to be OK shooting 30ish 3s a game instead of 40ish or more.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe have what might be the best-organized BRING IT IN of all time, with starters, main courses, and dessert. Really, if you’ve never listened before, this is a good place to start. Some topics:

LeBron (36) outraces Jalen Green (19) for a dunk. He is almost double his age. How can this happen? David explains.

Henry discusses his latest piece about Apollo Global, the NBA’s most important source of cash. A key figure in a giant drug money laundering investigation had some very interesting things to say.

3-point shooting is down, fouls are being called very differently, and passing isn’t cool anymore?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY October 29, 2021 David’s not counting out the Lakers yet, but without Horton-Tucker, David is concerned.

MONDAY October 25, 2021 There’s a reason all 30 NBA teams pay attention to David.

FRIDAY October 22, 2021 David is betting Daryl Morey has a good trade up his sleeve to handle the Ben Simmons mess.

MONDAY October 18, 2021 Now that Giannis has a title from owning the paint, more teams with top talent seem to be OK shooting 30ish 3s a game instead of 40ish or more.

FRIDAY October 15, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk Kyrie, why the Bucks can repeat, Rudy Gobert and much more.

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Joakim Noah was the star of Thursday night, so Friday TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector kicked off BRING IT IN with some of David’s favorite memories of him as a Florida college player. Also:

David’s not counting out the Lakers yet, but without Horton-Tucker, David is concerned.

The new foul rules are decreasing the number of fouls taken. David says this better for game flow, but the players are going to have to get used to increased physicality.

Anthony Edwards is a treasure! Jarod loves how real Edwards is during interviews.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY October 25, 2021 There’s a reason all 30 NBA teams pay attention to David.

FRIDAY October 22, 2021 David is betting Daryl Morey has a good trade up his sleeve to handle the Ben Simmons mess.

MONDAY October 18, 2021 Now that Giannis has a title from owning the paint, more teams with top talent seem to be OK shooting 30ish 3s a game instead of 40ish or more.

FRIDAY October 15, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk Kyrie, why the Bucks can repeat, Rudy Gobert and much more.

MONDAY October 11, 2021 Jarod crushes the dreams of swim parents everywhere.

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Today, after maybe being a little harsh in talking about the weather, I—Henry—note that you should subscribe to TrueHoop because David is a real basketball professional working in media—rather than a real media professional working in basketball.

It started with this Tweet, from friend of the show Chad Ford.

Yup! Before the draft. when everybody thought Mobley and Barnes were the third-, fourth-, or fifth-best prospects, TrueHoop subscribers learned that David would take Evan Mobley with the first pick, and Scottie Barnes with the second.

These kinds of things happen all the time. Now there’s a lot of content about James Harden looking a little off.

Based on David’s preseason observations, TrueHoop subscribers learned something was up with Harden ten days ago.

We plan to continue being early to all kinds of things. Of course, no one makes perfect predictions. But there’s a reason all 30 NBA teams pay attention to David. Why not join them?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY October 22, 2021 David is betting Daryl Morey has a good trade up his sleeve to handle the Ben Simmons mess.

MONDAY October 18, 2021 Now that Giannis has a title from owning the paint, more teams with top talent seem to be OK shooting 30ish 3s a game instead of 40ish or more.

FRIDAY October 15, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk Kyrie, why the Bucks can repeat, Rudy Gobert and much more.

MONDAY October 11, 2021 Jarod crushes the dreams of swim parents everywhere.

FRIDAY October 8, 2021 Celebrating 75 years of the NBA, who would complete the NBA 50 team?

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector giddily and wildly overreact to the first few nights of games.

David is betting Daryl Morey has a good trade up his sleeve to handle the Ben Simmons mess.

Jarod gets very enthusiastic about rookie Evan Mobley, who David called a unicorn a months ago.

David says there’s a limit to how much better a team can get in the postseason, and so the season establishes the starting floor. Right now, he thinks Nets are below sea level.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY October 18, 2021 Now that Giannis has a title from owning the paint, more teams with top talent seem to be OK shooting 30ish 3s a game instead of 40ish or more.

FRIDAY October 15, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk Kyrie, why the Bucks can repeat, Rudy Gobert and much more.

MONDAY October 11, 2021 Jarod crushes the dreams of swim parents everywhere.

FRIDAY October 8, 2021 Celebrating 75 years of the NBA, who would complete the NBA 50 team?

MONDAY October 4, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe dig deep into the Ben Simmons situation—What is the real problem?

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe chop up some preseason data and note that the Warriors took a ton of 3s, and hit a ton of 3s … and barely had a top ten preseason offense. Now that Giannis has a title from owning the paint, more teams with top talent seem, perhaps, to be OK shooting 30ish 3s a game instead of 40ish or more. It’s an interesting early signal.

And, Henry, David, and Jarod discuss David’s projected win totals for every NBA team.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY October 15, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk Kyrie, why the Bucks can repeat, Rudy Gobert and much more.

MONDAY October 11, 2021 Jarod crushes the dreams of swim parents everywhere.

FRIDAY October 8, 2021 Celebrating 75 years of the NBA, who would complete the NBA 50 team?

MONDAY October 4, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe dig deep into the Ben Simmons situation—What is the real problem?

FRIDAY October 1, 2021 The side effects of “dumb jock” syndrome.

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On Friday’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk Kyrie, why the Bucks can repeat, Rudy Gobert and much more.

Judy loves David’s Fireside Chat show Raising Winners, but she thinks there’s one piece of terrible advice he keeps giving her.

Hearing Kyrie Irving talk about his current situation makes David feel queasy

Jarod is glued into Memphis’s progress this season.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY October 11, 2021 Jarod crushes the dreams of swim parents everywhere.

FRIDAY October 8, 2021 Celebrating 75 years of the NBA, who would complete the NBA 50 team?

MONDAY October 4, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe dig deep into the Ben Simmons situation—What is the real problem?

FRIDAY October 1, 2021 The side effects of “dumb jock” syndrome.

TUESDAY September 28, 2021 There’s something special about Spurs rookie Josh Primo. Why does Todd Ramasar call him a unicorn?

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Preseason essentially means nothing, but it’s still fun to see that the Bulls’ new backcourt is killing it, that very big man Boban Marjanovic is leading the league in points per minute, and that Mo Bamba appears to have turned over a new leaf. Also, the Lakers remain old, the Heat are interesting, and Jarod crushes the dreams of swim parents everywhere.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY October 8, 2021 Celebrating 75 years of the NBA, who would complete the NBA 50 team?

MONDAY October 4, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe dig deep into the Ben Simmons situation—What is the real problem?

FRIDAY October 1, 2021 The side effects of “dumb jock” syndrome.

TUESDAY September 28, 2021 There’s something special about Spurs rookie Josh Primo. Why does Todd Ramasar call him a unicorn?

MONDAY September 27, 2021 David lists his eight contenders for the title.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk about the state of the NBA this preseason.

Celebrating 75 years of the NBA, who would complete the NBA 50 team? David thinks Jokic already belongs on the list.

The distraction that is Kyrie Irving’s vaccine refusal. Maybe they don’t need him.

The high stakes game of chicken Ben Simmons is playing.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY October 4, 2021 TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe dig deep into the Ben Simmons situation—What is the real problem?

FRIDAY October 1, 2021 The side effects of “dumb jock” syndrome.

TUESDAY September 28, 2021 There’s something special about Spurs rookie Josh Primo. Why does Todd Ramasar call him a unicorn?

MONDAY September 27, 2021 David lists his eight contenders for the title.

FRIDAY September 24, 2021 A need to purify the Timberwolves franchise in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe dig deep into the Ben Simmons situation—What is the real problem? Is this limbo period harmful to the rest of the 76ers’ roster? How good are the 76ers without Ben Simmons? What is the solution?

But all that came after a speed round of:

What did we learn from the Nets’ crushing the Lakers in the preseason’s first game?

The Pacers’ injuries that mess with one Simmons trade option.

Don’t count on the Clippers to rush Kawhi back.

Was the Jazz roster the problem?

The Spurs are positioned to make a deal.

The NBA’s vaccination debate takes a turn.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY October 1, 2021 The side effects of “dumb jock” syndrome.

TUESDAY September 28, 2021 There’s something special about Spurs rookie Josh Primo. Why does Todd Ramasar call him a unicorn?

MONDAY September 27, 2021 David lists his eight contenders for the title.

FRIDAY September 24, 2021 A need to purify the Timberwolves franchise in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss personal choices about vaccination intersecting with public health.

The side effects of “dumb jock” syndrome.

Is Bradley Beal’s case for refusing vaccination compelling?

David disapproves of one of the NBA’s new foul rules changes. He thinks it’s important to punish defensive players who jump when they’re not supposed to.

Kevin Durant or Zion Williamson for MVP?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY September 24, 2021 A need to purify the Timberwolves franchise in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.

FRIDAY September 17, 2021 How did David’s article about Ben Simmons trade scenarios explode on Twitter?

MONDAY September 13, 2021 Apollo Global, the NBA, and Jeffrey Epstein.

FRIDAY September 10, 2021 The short list of teams with a real chance at a title.

FRIDAY September 3, 2021 Parakeets and the magical power of Klutch.

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Today on BRING IT IN, we have TrueHoop Coachspeak. (This is where we let David geek out, using basketball terms that might alienate my mom. Pretty sure today’s episode has at least one “DHO.”)

TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Todd Ramasar, the founder of Life Sports Agency, and the agent to the likes of Baron Davis, Pascal Siakam, Josh Primo, Thomas Bryant, and one of David’s favorite players, Kevon Looney.

Todd has long dedicated a ton of resources to offseason player development. Why is that his approach? It’s unusual.

Todd updates on the current state of Pascal Siakam, who had a COVID-funky last season but is on track, he says, to do mind-blowing things this season. What’s his ceiling? “MVP” says Todd, in a way that comes off remarkably unsalesy.

There’s something special about Spurs rookie Josh Primo. Why does Todd call him a unicorn?

Thomas Bryant won’t be ready to start the season, but isn’t far away and looks tremendous.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY September 24, 2021 A need to purify the Timberwolves franchise in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.

FRIDAY September 17, 2021 How did David’s article about Ben Simmons trade scenarios explode on Twitter?

MONDAY September 13, 2021 Apollo Global, the NBA, and Jeffrey Epstein.

FRIDAY September 10, 2021 The short list of teams with a real chance at a title.

FRIDAY September 3, 2021 Parakeets and the magical power of Klutch.

MONDAY August 30, 2021 Co-founder and president of Overtime, Zack Weiner talks about creating a “superleague” for the next generation of elite basketball players.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe are joined by Jarod Hector on location at Nets media day—and we wonder what Kevin Durant is saying to Kyrie Irving about vaccinations. (Also, check out this excellent story about anti-vaxxers in the NBA.)

David lists his eight contenders for the title.

If David Stern were still commissioner, don’t you think the NBA would have a tougher, clearer vaccination policy?

Is hoarding cap space to sign free agents a dead strategy—because superstars can get wherever they want to go while under contract?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY September 24, 2021 A need to purify the Timberwolves franchise in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.

FRIDAY September 17, 2021 How did David’s article about Ben Simmons trade scenarios explode on Twitter?

MONDAY September 13, 2021 Apollo Global, the NBA, and Jeffrey Epstein.

FRIDAY September 10, 2021 The short list of teams with a real chance at a title.

FRIDAY September 3, 2021 Parakeets and the magical power of Klutch.

MONDAY August 30, 2021 Co-founder and president of Overtime, Zack Weiner talks about creating a “superleague” for the next generation of elite basketball players.

FRIDAY August 27, 2021 Jarod asked David to put on his “Ted Lasso” hat and address where Ben Simmons belongs.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talk about what one subscriber said was a need to purify the Timberwolves franchise in the waters of Lake Minnetonka.

Jarod and David talked about how the league suffers when there’s petty or salacious scandal in the management ranks.

David on the human tragedy of Ben Simmons. He thinks it’s borderline sadistic how he’s been treated.

What are the chances that John Wall gets traded?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY September How did David’s article about Ben Simmons trade scenarios explode on Twitter?

MONDAY September 13, 2021 Apollo Global, the NBA, and Jeffrey Epstein.

FRIDAY September 10, 2021 The short list of teams with a real chance at a title.

FRIDAY September 3, 2021 Parakeets and the magical power of Klutch.

MONDAY August 30, 2021 Co-founder and president of Overtime, Zack Weiner talks about creating a “superleague” for the next generation of elite basketball players.

FRIDAY August 27, 2021 Jarod asked David to put on his “Ted Lasso” hat and address where Ben Simmons belongs.

MONDAY August 23, 2021 TrueHoop kicks off a project for the new year: TrueHoop Coachspeak, where we get into the nitty gritty of the X’s and O’s.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector, David Thorpe, and Henry Abbott discuss the huge alligator patrolling David’s neighborhood, sensational “journalism,” John Wall, and:

How did David’s article about Ben Simmons trade scenarios explode on Twitter?

Who’s not vaccinated in the NBA? And why does Jarod think this is similar to condoms?

They discuss Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s belief that “OGOAT” is a better discussion than GOAT.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY September 13, 2021 Apollo Global, the NBA, and Jeffrey Epstein.

FRIDAY September 10, 2021 The short list of teams with a real chance at a title.

FRIDAY September 3, 2021 Parakeets and the magical power of Klutch.

MONDAY August 30, 2021 Co-founder and president of Overtime, Zack Weiner talks about creating a “superleague” for the next generation of elite basketball players.

FRIDAY August 27, 2021 Jarod asked David to put on his “Ted Lasso” hat and address where Ben Simmons belongs.

MONDAY August 23, 2021 TrueHoop kicks off a project for the new year: TrueHoop Coachspeak, where we get into the nitty gritty of the X’s and O’s.

FRIDAY August 20, 2021 Who’ll be dominating the NBA in five years?

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe asks Henry Abbott about his in-depth, multi-part TrueHoop series on Apollo Global, the NBA, and Jeffrey Epstein. (Last week there was a post about Hitler!) What the hell is going on? And then … is there possibly a way to, in this same episode, discuss potential Ben Simmons and Bradley Beal trades?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY September 10, 2021 The short list of teams with a real chance at a title.

FRIDAY September 3, 2021 Parakeets and the magical power of Klutch.

MONDAY August 30, 2021 Co-founder and president of Overtime, Zack Weiner talks about creating a “superleague” for the next generation of elite basketball players.

FRIDAY August 27, 2021 Jarod asked David to put on his “Ted Lasso” hat and address where Ben Simmons belongs.

MONDAY August 23, 2021 TrueHoop kicks off a project for the new year: TrueHoop Coachspeak, where we get into the nitty gritty of the X’s and O’s.

FRIDAY August 20, 2021 Who’ll be dominating the NBA in five years?

MONDAY August 16, 2021 Amazingly, there’s a player David loves more than Scottie Barnes.

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Today on a BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss:

The teams that Vegas is overlooking (Suns!) and overrating (Celtics!).

Chris Webber’s career, and why his whole Michigan team should be in the Hall.

The short list of teams with a real chance at a title.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY September 3, 2021 Parakeets and the magical power of Klutch.

MONDAY August 30, 2021 Co-founder and president of Overtime, Zack Weiner talks about creating a “superleague” for the next generation of elite basketball players.

FRIDAY August 27, 2021 Jarod asked David to put on his “Ted Lasso” hat and address where Ben Simmons belongs.

MONDAY August 23, 2021 TrueHoop kicks off a project for the new year: TrueHoop Coachspeak, where we get into the nitty gritty of the X’s and O’s.

FRIDAY August 20, 2021 Who’ll be dominating the NBA in five years?

MONDAY August 16, 2021 Amazingly, there’s a player David loves more than Scottie Barnes.

FRIDAY August 6, 2021 Henry’s latest piece on the new Netflix documentary on the Malice in the Palace and the winners and losers of free agency this season.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe and Jarod Hector brought back NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics. At one point we discussed parakeets, and:

The magical powers of Klutch.

NBA players won’t be forced into vaccines.

Texas is loco.

How to become Kyle Lowry.

The Ben Simmons showdown.

David’s idea: Tobias Harris and Ben Simmons for Bradley Beal.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY August 30, 2021 Co-founder and president of Overtime, Zack Weiner talks about creating a “superleague” for the next generation of elite basketball players.

FRIDAY August 27, 2021 Jarod asked David to put on his “Ted Lasso” hat and address where Ben Simmons belongs.

MONDAY August 23, 2021 TrueHoop kicks off a project for the new year: TrueHoop Coachspeak, where we get into the nitty gritty of the X’s and O’s.

FRIDAY August 20, 2021 Who’ll be dominating the NBA in five years?

MONDAY August 16, 2021 Amazingly, there’s a player David loves more than Scottie Barnes.

FRIDAY August 6, 2021 Henry’s latest piece on the new Netflix documentary on the Malice in the Palace and the winners and losers of free agency this season.

MONDAY August 2, 2021 TrueHoop on Team USA’s odds of winning gold.

FRIDAY July 30, 2021 They had a big old NBA draft, the Wizards and Lakers’ huge deal, Thorpe’s draft review, and a phone call from Damian Lillard.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with the co-founder and president of Overtime, Zack Weiner. He talks about creating a “superleague” for the next generation of elite basketball players, compensating players as early as 16. It’s opening this fall in Georgia. It’s a real option unlike any before, with its own school, 24 of the best players in the world, an arena designed to look good on video, and not just payments but equity for high-school aged players.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY August 27, 2021 Jarod asked David to put on his “Ted Lasso” hat and address where Ben Simmons belongs.

MONDAY August 23, 2021 TrueHoop kicks off a project for the new year: TrueHoop Coachspeak, where we get into the nitty gritty of the X’s and O’s.

FRIDAY August 20, 2021 Who’ll be dominating the NBA in five years?

MONDAY August 16, 2021 Amazingly, there’s a player David loves more than Scottie Barnes.

FRIDAY August 6, 2021 Henry’s latest piece on the new Netflix documentary on the Malice in the Palace and the winners and losers of free agency this season.

MONDAY August 2, 2021 TrueHoop on Team USA’s odds of winning gold.

FRIDAY July 30, 2021 They had a big old NBA draft, the Wizards and Lakers’ huge deal, Thorpe’s draft review, and a phone call from Damian Lillard.

MONDAY July 26, 2021 David on Team USA’s loss to France in the Olympics.

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Today on a BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discuss:

David says the Hawks will win a title, and have decided to rename Kevin Huerter “Red Mamba” instead of Red Velvet.

Jarod and David think the MLB is better than the NBA at utilizing the minor leagues to train its major league players.

Jarod asked David to put on his “Ted Lasso” hat and address where Ben Simmons belongs.

The NBA gets grades on social culture/activism issues.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY August 23, 2021 TrueHoop kicks off a project for the new year: TrueHoop Coachspeak, where we get into the nitty gritty of the X’s and O’s.

FRIDAY August 20, 2021 Who’ll be dominating the NBA in five years?

MONDAY August 16, 2021 Amazingly, there’s a player David loves more than Scottie Barnes.

FRIDAY August 6, 2021 Henry’s latest piece on the new Netflix documentary on the Malice in the Palace and the winners and losers of free agency this season.

MONDAY August 2, 2021 TrueHoop on Team USA’s odds of winning gold.

FRIDAY July 30, 2021 They had a big old NBA draft, the Wizards and Lakers’ huge deal, Thorpe’s draft review, and a phone call from Damian Lillard.

MONDAY July 26, 2021 David on Team USA’s loss to France in the Olympics.

FRIDAY July 23, 2021 It’s a party! After all those months of lockdown, Jarod Hector, Adena Jones, and Henry Abbott gather in person at Judy’s house—with David Thorpe on Zoom from Florida, for a special BRING IT IN.

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TrueHoop kicks off a project for the new year: TrueHoop Coachspeak. This is where we get into the nitty gritty of the X’s and O’s (and learn why it’s better not to use actual X’s and O’s anymore—initials are better).

The first guest of Coachspeak isRyan Pannone, David’s close friend and head coach of the Birmingham Squadron, the New Orleans Pelicans G-League affiliate. He’s coached in Israel, Germany, China, and Slovakia, and is the head NBA Development Coach at David’s Pro Training Center. Some topics:

Ryan watches 5-10 hours of game film a day—including almost every moment he’s a passenger in a car. Why?

Why he doesn’t spin the whiteboard around anymore.

How new Pelicans coach Willie Green is like Ted Lasso.

What he loves about Naji Marshall, Jarrod Uthoff, and Amare Stoudemire.

How he is preparing for the G-League season.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY August 20, 2021 Who’ll be dominating the NBA in five years?

MONDAY August 16, 2021 Amazingly, there’s a player David loves more than Scottie Barnes.

FRIDAY August 6, 2021 Henry’s latest piece on the new Netflix documentary on the Malice in the Palace and the winners and losers of free agency this season.

MONDAY August 2, 2021 TrueHoop on Team USA’s odds of winning gold.

FRIDAY July 30, 2021 They had a big old NBA draft, the Wizards and Lakers’ huge deal, Thorpe’s draft review, and a phone call from Damian Lillard.

MONDAY July 26, 2021 David on Team USA’s loss to France in the Olympics.

FRIDAY July 23, 2021 It’s a party! After all those months of lockdown, Jarod Hector, Adena Jones, and Henry Abbott gather in person at Judy’s house—with David Thorpe on Zoom from Florida, for a special BRING IT IN.

MONDAY July 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh wonders if Devin Booker made choices that defied The Art of War and set the stage for Jrue Holiday’s series-altering steal late in Game 5.

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Who’ll be dominating the NBA in five years? You know about Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, and Ja Morant, but today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe has some more to throw at you.

Devin Vassell can barely shoot but—hear David out—has a component of Kevin Durant’s game that makes his future as a scorer interesting.

Tyrese Maxey has the chance to be a big Kyle Lowry.

The favorites in each conference. (We call the show Fridays with Jarod, and after some bad wifi, for a few seconds it was literally Friday with just Jarod.)

How much should players work on skill development vs. play basketball? Some players need to play way more. And a special subset shouldn’t play in the summer at all.

Draymond Green, TV host.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY August 16, 2021 Amazingly, there’s a player David loves more than Scottie Barnes.

FRIDAY August 6, 2021 Henry’s latest piece on the new Netflix documentary on the Malice in the Palace and the winners and losers of free agency this season.

MONDAY August 2, 2021 TrueHoop on Team USA’s odds of winning gold.

FRIDAY July 30, 2021 They had a big old NBA draft, the Wizards and Lakers’ huge deal, Thorpe’s draft review, and a phone call from Damian Lillard.

MONDAY July 26, 2021 David on Team USA’s loss to France in the Olympics.

FRIDAY July 23, 2021 It’s a party! After all those months of lockdown, Jarod Hector, Adena Jones, and Henry Abbott gather in person at Judy’s house—with David Thorpe on Zoom from Florida, for a special BRING IT IN.

MONDAY July 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh wonders if Devin Booker made choices that defied The Art of War and set the stage for Jrue Holiday’s series-altering steal late in Game 5.

FRIDAY July 16, 2021 Damian Lillard, the Blazers, and the Blazers’ rape investigation.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector ponder: What can we learn from the summer league?

Amazingly, there’s a player David loves more than Scottie Barnes. And the big takeaway is there are a ton of very talented players. They discuss: The Rockets, Evan Mobley, Luke Garza, Jonathan Kuminga, Desmond Bane, Devin Vassell, Bol Bol, TYRESE MAXEY, Obi Toppin, Payton Pritchard, Pat Williams, Ben Simmons, Team USA, the Nets, the Lakers, Kevin Love, Kawhi Leonard and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY August 6, 2021 Henry’s latest piece on the new Netflix documentary on the Malice in the Palace and the winners and losers of free agency this season.

MONDAY August 2, 2021 TrueHoop on Team USA’s odds of winning gold.

FRIDAY July 30, 2021 They had a big old NBA draft, the Wizards and Lakers’ huge deal, Thorpe’s draft review, and a phone call from Damian Lillard.

MONDAY July 26, 2021 David on Team USA’s loss to France in the Olympics.

FRIDAY July 23, 2021 It’s a party! After all those months of lockdown, Jarod Hector, Adena Jones, and Henry Abbott gather in person at Judy’s house—with David Thorpe on Zoom from Florida, for a special BRING IT IN.

MONDAY July 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh wonders if Devin Booker made choices that defied The Art of War and set the stage for Jrue Holiday’s series-altering steal late in Game 5.

FRIDAY July 16, 2021 Damian Lillard, the Blazers, and the Blazers’ rape investigation.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about Henry’s latest piece on the new Netflix documentary on the Malice in the Palace and the winners and losers of free agency this season.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY August 2, 2021 TrueHoop on Team USA’s odds of winning gold.

FRIDAY July 30, 2021 They had a big old NBA draft, the Wizards and Lakers’ huge deal, Thorpe’s draft review, and a phone call from Damian Lillard.

MONDAY July 26, 2021 David on Team USA’s loss to France in the Olympics.

FRIDAY July 23, 2021 It’s a party! After all those months of lockdown, Jarod Hector, Adena Jones, and Henry Abbott gather in person at Judy’s house—with David Thorpe on Zoom from Florida, for a special BRING IT IN.

MONDAY July 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh wonders if Devin Booker made choices that defied The Art of War and set the stage for Jrue Holiday’s series-altering steal late in Game 5.

FRIDAY July 16, 2021 Damian Lillard, the Blazers, and the Blazers’ rape investigation.

MONDAY July 12, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe break down Giannis’ insane Finals so far.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about Team USA’s odds of winning gold and then take a deep dive into NBA free agency.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY July 30, 2021 They had a big old NBA draft, the Wizards and Lakers’ huge deal, Thorpe’s draft review, and a phone call from Damian Lillard.

MONDAY July 26, 2021 David on Team USA’s loss to France in the Olympics.

FRIDAY July 23, 2021 It’s a party! After all those months of lockdown, Jarod Hector, Adena Jones, and Henry Abbott gather in person at Judy’s house—with David Thorpe on Zoom from Florida, for a special BRING IT IN.

MONDAY July 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh wonders if Devin Booker made choices that defied The Art of War and set the stage for Jrue Holiday’s series-altering steal late in Game 5.

FRIDAY July 16, 2021 Damian Lillard, the Blazers, and the Blazers’ rape investigation.

MONDAY July 12, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe break down Giannis’ insane Finals so far.

THURSDAY July 8, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about winning the Finals.

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They had a big old NBA draft, the Wizards and Lakers’ huge deal, Thorpe’s draft review, and a phone call from Damian Lillard.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY July 26, 2021 David on Team USA’s loss to France in the Olympics.

FRIDAY July 23, 2021 It’s a party! After all those months of lockdown, Jarod Hector, Adena Jones, and Henry Abbott gather in person at Judy’s house—with David Thorpe on Zoom from Florida, for a special BRING IT IN.

MONDAY July 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh wonders if Devin Booker made choices that defied The Art of War and set the stage for Jrue Holiday’s series-altering steal late in Game 5.

FRIDAY July 16, 2021 Damian Lillard, the Blazers, and the Blazers’ rape investigation.

MONDAY July 12, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe break down Giannis’ insane Finals so far.

THURSDAY July 8, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about winning the Finals.

MONDAY June 28, 2021 The Bucks’ commanding position, how to play with a banged up Trae Young, life without Kawhi, Chris Paul’s snake dribble, and more.

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The U.S. men’s team opened the playoffs with a dispiriting loss to France. The French team is good. And big—a particular weakness of the American roster. But … isn’t an American team with multiple incredible defenders, Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum, and Jrue Holiday supposed to beat France?

David watched every second and has all kinds of thoughts:

Starting two non-shooting bigs together made like easy for Rudy Gobert, who wanted to camp out in the paint. So long as that was the case, the U.S. offense would depend on hitting long jumpers, which often—but not always—works.

Popovich stubbornly kept up a switching defense, which gave France an identity to pick their preferred matchup and pound the paint—at times with three bigs.

With Bradley Beal on the roster things would have been different.

Also, before you lecture Team USA about Hero Ball, understand that Popovich’s personal basketball journey, well before the NBA, begins with life as an intense and gritty defender and role player who was one of the last players cut from Team USA when politics led the team to pick more famous and high-scoring players instead. “He’s never forgotten it,” his close friend R.C. Buford told Jackie MacMullan a few years ago.

That said, there’s all kinds of reasons for hope.

Kevin Durant at center might be incredible for this tournament.

Damian Lillard looked nervous, and passed in moments he would normally shoot. That won’t last.

With a bit of rest, Khris Middleton could become an incredibly important player.

Few if any rosters can frustrate Team USA in this exact way.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY July 23, 2021 It’s a party! After all those months of lockdown, Jarod Hector, Adena Jones, and Henry Abbott gather in person at Judy’s house—with David Thorpe on Zoom from Florida, for a special BRING IT IN.

MONDAY July 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh wonders if Devin Booker made choices that defied The Art of War and set the stage for Jrue Holiday’s series-altering steal late in Game 5.

FRIDAY July 16, 2021 Damian Lillard, the Blazers, and the Blazers’ rape investigation.

MONDAY July 12, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe break down Giannis’ insane Finals so far.

THURSDAY July 8, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about winning the Finals.

MONDAY June 28, 2021 The Bucks’ commanding position, how to play with a banged up Trae Young, life without Kawhi, Chris Paul’s snake dribble, and more.

FRIDAY June 25, 2021 Jarod Hector on how money affects players.

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It’s a party! After all those months of lockdown, today Jarod Hector, Adena Jones, and Henry Abbott gather in person at Judy’s house—with David Thorpe on Zoom from Florida, for a special BRING IT IN.

Does how you win a championship matter?

What’s going to happen to Dame?

David’s plan to make the Nets champions.

Can the Lakers put together a deal for a great player?

What’s the Jazz do if they can’t keep Mike Conley?

What’s the offseason mission for the Celtics, Warriors, Mavericks, and Heat?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY July 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh wonders if Devin Booker made choices that defied The Art of War and set the stage for Jrue Holiday’s series-altering steal late in Game 5.

FRIDAY July 16, 2021 Damian Lillard, the Blazers, and the Blazers’ rape investigation.

MONDAY July 12, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe break down Giannis’ insane Finals so far.

THURSDAY July 8, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about winning the Finals.

MONDAY June 28, 2021 The Bucks’ commanding position, how to play with a banged up Trae Young, life without Kawhi, Chris Paul’s snake dribble, and more.

FRIDAY June 25, 2021 Jarod Hector on how money affects players.

WEDNESDAY June 23, 2021 Henry has a hunch that the 2021 NBA title may have been decided on Tuesday night.

FRIDAY June 18, 2021 David Thorpe on the genius of Trae Young.

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Matt Sullivan brought his deep journalism experience (The New York Times, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Esquire, Bleacher Report) to the Brooklyn Nets locker room. When he was new, he told Kevin Durant that he didn’t care much about basketball—can you imagine that? But Durant went for it, as did most of the team, and Can’t Knock the Hustle is 350 fascinating pages of what resulted. What did Kobe Bryant teach Kyrie Irving about how to be a teammate? It’s in here. A fascinating conversation with Jarod Hector.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and special guest Tom Haberstroh wonder if Devin Booker made choices that defied The Art of War and set the stage for Jrue Holiday’s series-altering steal late in Game 5.

AND: What might prove to be the most important five minutes in Bucks history.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY July 16, 2021 Damian Lillard, the Blazers, and the Blazers’ rape investigation.

MONDAY July 12, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe break down Giannis’ insane Finals so far.

THURSDAY July 8, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about winning the Finals.

MONDAY June 28, 2021 The Bucks’ commanding position, how to play with a banged up Trae Young, life without Kawhi, Chris Paul’s snake dribble, and more.

FRIDAY June 25, 2021 Jarod Hector on how money affects players.

WEDNESDAY June 23, 2021 Henry has a hunch that the 2021 NBA title may have been decided on Tuesday night.

FRIDAY June 18, 2021 David Thorpe on the genius of Trae Young.

MONDAY June 14, 2021 Nikola Jokic’s ejection after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in Game 4.

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TrueHoop readers and BRING IT IN listeners know David Thorpe has been talking about the Bucks’ good title chances all season. When Giannis shifted his attack in the middle of conference finals, David published a story saying this Giannis can win a title, and he picked them to, so long as Giannis was healthy. After the Bucks stumbled out of the gate against the Suns, David could see a way the Bucks would turn it around, and then documented a new wrinkle to the Bucks’ offense with the potential to stymie the Suns.

By Friday’s BRING IT IN, though, David said that he didn’t know who to favor, but that in the end his best guess was that Jrue Holiday couldn’t be terrible on offense forever. He foresaw a Holiday offensive recovery and a Bucks win.

That probably looked pretty crazy one quarter into the Suns Saturday night home game, as they rolled to a big lead before their delighted home crowd.

The Bucks started the second quarter with Giannis on the bench. Then Jrue Holiday came alive. Over about half a quarter, as the Suns went minutes between buckets, the Bucks were almost perfect:

Jrue Holiday made four of five, with a 3, and four assists,

Brook Lopez made two of three, with four rebounds,

Khris Middleton made three of four, with three rebounds and three assists,

Pat Connaughton made a 3,

Bobby Portis made three of four (including two 3s) with two offensive rebounds.

It happened fast, and it was decisive. It could very well be that we will look back at the second quarter of Game 5, when Jrue Holiday’s offense came alive and the Bucks roared back into the lead, as the turning point of the Finals. Holiday finished with 27 points and the best plus/minus of any player in the game.

Game 6 is Tuesday in Milwaukee.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector, David Thorpe, and Henry Abbott discuss Damian Lillard and the Blazers, the Blazers’ rape investigation, and Henry’s TrueHoop article called “Shenanigans.”

Also:

How good is Devin Booker?

What can we expect from Jrue Holiday in the Finals?

Why David doesn’t believe Giannis left the bench to tinkle.

And more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY July 12, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe break down Giannis’ insane Finals so far.

THURSDAY July 8, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about winning the Finals.

MONDAY June 28, 2021 The Bucks’ commanding position, how to play with a banged up Trae Young, life without Kawhi, Chris Paul’s snake dribble, and more.

FRIDAY June 25, 2021 Jarod Hector on how money affects players.

WEDNESDAY June 23, 2021 Henry has a hunch that the 2021 NBA title may have been decided on Tuesday night.

FRIDAY June 18, 2021 David Thorpe on the genius of Trae Young.

MONDAY June 14, 2021 Nikola Jokic’s ejection after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in Game 4.

FRIDAY June 11, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo should keep shooting 3s.

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By the end of the game, Giannis was soaring like an eagle to block a mega high-altitude alley-oop from one of the tallest players in the league. The Bucks are back, tied 2-2 in a series that seemed hopeless just a few days ago.

But, the Bucks still have concerns. Early in Game 4, David Thorpe started texting. “Something is wrong with Giannis. Really wrong. He’s barely moving.” It didn’t last all game, but it lasted long enough to cause a little concern. He needs to be healthy, or beyond healthy, if the Bucks are going to win in Phoenix. Also:

Jrue Holiday made four of 20 shots and seems to have lost the ability to shoot.

On a team where 3-pointers are like oxygen for Giannis rim attacks, the Bucks managed to make just 24 percent.

The team was minus-13 with Brook Lopez in the game.

P.J. Tucker fouls and little else.

The Bucks discovered an effective offensive approach in Game 3, and didn’t use it most of the night.

No, they don’t know how to stop Devin Booker.

In this show, David and Jarod discuss this and a lot more, including some players who David feels shouldn’t be on the court.

Serious concerns about referees. What is the deal with this?

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe break down Giannis’ insane Finals so far. And:

Bucks are now +24 in the Finals when Giannis is on the court.

In his four Game 1s these playoffs, DeAndre Ayton is shooting 77 percent, scoring 83 points on 48 shots, with 54 rebounds.

Giannis checks himself out of the game early, with a high heart rate. No idea what his pre-game ritual is, but some common over-the-counter remedies have proved scary through the years.

Does marijuana help athletic performance? We don’t really know. One interesting way to start thinking about it is the research described in the incredible book Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

THURSDAY July 8, 2021 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about winning the Finals.

MONDAY June 28, 2021 The Bucks’ commanding position, how to play with a banged up Trae Young, life without Kawhi, Chris Paul’s snake dribble, and more.

FRIDAY June 25, 2021 Jarod Hector on how money affects players.

WEDNESDAY June 23, 2021 Henry has a hunch that the 2021 NBA title may have been decided on Tuesday night.

FRIDAY June 18, 2021 David Thorpe on the genius of Trae Young.

MONDAY June 14, 2021 Nikola Jokic’s ejection after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in Game 4.

FRIDAY June 11, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo should keep shooting 3s.

MONDAY June 7, 2021 Rapid fire discussion of the games, the hamstrings, the full-court pressure, and the proposed Damian Lillard trades of the NBA postseason.

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A few minutes into the most important game of his life—Game 3 at home, trailing 0-2 in his first NBA Finals—Giannis Antetokounmpo raised a hand. He was signaling that he needed a break.

He might be the fittest human on the planet; he had barely broken a sweat. But Pat Connaughton checked in because the Bucks star appeared to be some kind of overhyped. (Was he hyperventilating?) The cameras caught Giannis sitting, a trainer bought heat pads for his knees. For a moment, he seemed to be deep breathing. Then he was up, strolling in the hallway that leads to the locker room. In these times, who couldn’t relate to the idea of feeling too anxious.

With 6:04 left in the first quarter, Giannis was once again ready to play. He checked back in, and at first was a bit antsy. But, with his normal rotation obliterated, he stayed on the court—but for a quick rest—until halftime. With Giannis on the court in the second quarter, the Bucks outscored the Suns by 16. They won the game by 20.

As soon as the final buzzer sounded, TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe met on Clubhouse to discuss what the Bucks did right, and what it means for the rest of the series. Game 4 is Wednesday.

David and Jarod will be meeting on Clubhouse after every game. Join them live! Do you need an invite to Clubhouse? Respond to this email with your name and phone number and we will do our best to help.

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Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discussed the game at the final buzzer on Clubhouse. You can join us there live after every game of the Finals.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about winning the Finals.

A while ago on BRING IT IN, the Suns had won eight playoff games in a row, and Henry said he thought they’d win the title. But David has long seen big potential in the Bucks, and has ideas about how the Bucks could still win it all. Things we discuss:

FiveThirtyEight has the Suns odds of winning the Finals at almost 80 percent.

David wrote before the series that with a healthy Giannis the Bucks are his pick (after writing about the evolution of Giannis.

A pretty chart on the evolution of the mid-range.

How billionaires use sports teams to reduce their tax bills.

The other Devin Booker.

Kyle Kuzma says he can average 25, but “it’s hard to be consistent in an inconsistent role.”

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MONDAY June 28, 2021 The Bucks’ commanding position, how to play with a banged up Trae Young, life without Kawhi, Chris Paul’s snake dribble, and more.

FRIDAY June 25, 2021 Jarod Hector on how money affects players.

WEDNESDAY June 23, 2021 Henry has a hunch that the 2021 NBA title may have been decided on Tuesday night.

FRIDAY June 18, 2021 David Thorpe on the genius of Trae Young.

MONDAY June 14, 2021 Nikola Jokic’s ejection after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in Game 4.

FRIDAY June 11, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo should keep shooting 3s.

MONDAY June 7, 2021 Rapid fire discussion of the games, the hamstrings, the full-court pressure, and the proposed Damian Lillard trades of the NBA postseason.

FRIDAY June 4, 2021 What happened to the Lakers and Blazers and picks for the second round.

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The plan was to do a little experiment: after the games of these Finals, we would meet on Clubhouse to get David’s analytical smarts out there ASAP. What was working? What was not?

But the timing got a little tricky: Hurricane Elsa would be drifting near David Thorpe’s neck of the woods about the time of the game. Would he even be able to watch, let alone focus on the NBA?

We didn’t publicize it, because we weren’t even sure it would happen. But we were lucky that we were able to pull off a discussion about:

Giannis Antetokounmpo looks fantastic for someone recovering from a hyperextended knee, and did you notice Coach Budenholzer’s incredible discipline in playing him in short shifts before the fourth quarter? (He had been resting when they called a timeout, down 18 in the third, and they still didn’t bring him in. This is why he finished the game feeling great.)

Chris Paul is fully weaponized … and is about to make SO MUCH MONEY.

Jrue Holiday was on the attack [good] but just couldn’t hit anything [bad].

Is Bryn Forbes essential to Giannis-at-center lineups?

The Bucks will need a totally different defensive plan. Coach Budenholzer has already hinted at changes.

Why Cameron Payne is becoming one of David’s favorite players.

Reviews of the 2019 draft were that Cameron Johnson was just about the worst pick. Now he’s stealing the ball from a former MVP in the fourth quarter of a Finals game.

From our game notes: “Devin Booker is a hot knife, this defense is butter.”

Deandre Ayton wrote about playing with Chris Paul and the team culture on the Suns.

Thank you for listening. We will be doing this after every Finals game. If you would like to join us live and are not on Clubhouse, we have a limited number of invites. Respond to this email with your name and phone number and we will try to get you one!

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss the Bucks’ commanding position, how to play with a banged up Trae Young, life without Kawhi, Chris Paul’s snake dribble, the collection of abrasive alpha dogs running the Mavericks, the Lakers’ interesting next owners, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY June 25, 2021 Jarod Hector on how money affects players.

WEDNESDAY June 23, 2021 Henry has a hunch that the 2021 NBA title may have been decided on Tuesday night.

FRIDAY June 18, 2021 David Thorpe on the genius of Trae Young.

MONDAY June 14, 2021 Nikola Jokic’s ejection after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in Game 4.

FRIDAY June 11, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo should keep shooting 3s.

MONDAY June 7, 2021 Rapid fire discussion of the games, the hamstrings, the full-court pressure, and the proposed Damian Lillard trades of the NBA postseason.

FRIDAY June 4, 2021 What happened to the Lakers and Blazers and picks for the second round.

FRIDAY May 28, 2021 David Thorpe tells what he learned from watching every basket Luka Doncic has scored in the postseason.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector discussed Suns vs. Clippers game 3, David’s latest TrueHoop piece on guarding Trae Young, and how money affects players, and more.

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WEDNESDAY June 23, 2021 Henry has a hunch that the 2021 NBA title may have been decided on Tuesday night.

FRIDAY June 18, 2021 David Thorpe on the genius of Trae Young.

MONDAY June 14, 2021 Nikola Jokic’s ejection after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in Game 4.

FRIDAY June 11, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo should keep shooting 3s.

MONDAY June 7, 2021 Rapid fire discussion of the games, the hamstrings, the full-court pressure, and the proposed Damian Lillard trades of the NBA postseason.

FRIDAY June 4, 2021 What happened to the Lakers and Blazers and picks for the second round.

FRIDAY May 28, 2021 David Thorpe tells what he learned from watching every basket Luka Doncic has scored in the postseason.

MONDAY May 24, 2021 David expects big things from the Blazers. The Bucks aren’t contenders anymore. Everyone should study Miami’s defense.

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Henry here. And I am not speaking for David or Jarod. But I have a hunch—as explained on the show—that the 2021 NBA title may have been decided on Tuesday night. The Suns are now up 2-0 on the Clippers, have won nine straight, and are due to add a truly rested Chris Paul to the mix sometime soon. David thinks the Bucks could still beat them, and he’s an expert.

But delightful teamwork, nine straight playoff wins, and then you add a star?

There was a season’s worth of drama in Game 2. Crazy intentional fouls, extra-curricular shoving, over-attention to some officiating details, under-attention to others, and Ty Lue deploying some coaching dark arts in the final second. Incredible stuff.

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FRIDAY June 18, 2021 David Thorpe on the genius of Trae Young.

MONDAY June 14, 2021 Nikola Jokic’s ejection after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in Game 4.

FRIDAY June 11, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo should keep shooting 3s.

MONDAY June 7, 2021 Rapid fire discussion of the games, the hamstrings, the full-court pressure, and the proposed Damian Lillard trades of the NBA postseason.

FRIDAY June 4, 2021 What happened to the Lakers and Blazers and picks for the second round.

FRIDAY May 28, 2021 David Thorpe tells what he learned from watching every basket Luka Doncic has scored in the postseason.

MONDAY May 24, 2021 David expects big things from the Blazers. The Bucks aren’t contenders anymore. Everyone should study Miami’s defense.

FRIDAY May 21, 2021 Predictions for every series from David Thorpe, Jarod Hector, and Henry Abbott.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talk about Kemba Walker being traded to OKC, Kevin Durant’s Hero Ball, the genius of Trae Young, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY June 14, 2021 Nikola Jokic’s ejection after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in Game 4.

FRIDAY June 11, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo should keep shooting 3s.

MONDAY June 7, 2021 Rapid fire discussion of the games, the hamstrings, the full-court pressure, and the proposed Damian Lillard trades of the NBA postseason.

FRIDAY June 4, 2021 What happened to the Lakers and Blazers and picks for the second round.

FRIDAY May 28, 2021 David Thorpe tells what he learned from watching every basket Luka Doncic has scored in the postseason.

MONDAY May 24, 2021 David expects big things from the Blazers. The Bucks aren’t contenders anymore. Everyone should study Miami’s defense.

FRIDAY May 21, 2021 Predictions for every series from David Thorpe, Jarod Hector, and Henry Abbott.

MONDAY May 17, 2021 Did the Clippers throw Sundays’s game?

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discussed Nikola Jokic’s ejection after a hard foul on Cameron Payne in Game 4, the NBA vs. soft tissue, the downside of being a baller, the future of the NBA, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY June 11, 2021 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo should keep shooting 3s.

MONDAY June 7, 2021 Rapid fire discussion of the games, the hamstrings, the full-court pressure, and the proposed Damian Lillard trades of the NBA postseason.

FRIDAY June 4, 2021 What happened to the Lakers and Blazers and picks for the second round.

FRIDAY May 28, 2021 David Thorpe tells what he learned from watching every basket Luka Doncic has scored in the postseason.

MONDAY May 24, 2021 David expects big things from the Blazers. The Bucks aren’t contenders anymore. Everyone should study Miami’s defense.

FRIDAY May 21, 2021 Predictions for every series from David Thorpe, Jarod Hector, and Henry Abbott.

MONDAY May 17, 2021 Did the Clippers throw Sundays’s game?

FRIDAY May 14, 2021 What it is about the playoffs that's so different from the regular season?

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector wonder if Giannis Antetokounmpo should keep shooting 3s, what he can do to fix his shot, and if the Bucks offense is broken beyond repair. Also:

Donovan Mitchell is a superstar.

Joel Embiid is stellar—even with a bad knee.

What must LeBron James be thinking about Anthony Davis now?

The rule Nets coach Steve Nash should deploy in Game 4 to assure a Nets victory.

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MONDAY June 7, 2021 Rapid fire discussion of the games, the hamstrings, the full-court pressure, and the proposed Damian Lillard trades of the NBA postseason.

FRIDAY June 4, 2021 What happened to the Lakers and Blazers and picks for the second round.

FRIDAY May 28, 2021 David Thorpe tells what he learned from watching every basket Luka Doncic has scored in the postseason.

MONDAY May 24, 2021 David expects big things from the Blazers. The Bucks aren’t contenders anymore. Everyone should study Miami’s defense.

FRIDAY May 21, 2021 Predictions for every series from David Thorpe, Jarod Hector, and Henry Abbott.

MONDAY May 17, 2021 Did the Clippers throw Sundays’s game?

FRIDAY May 14, 2021 What it is about the playoffs that's so different from the regular season?

MONDAY May 10, 2021 NBA’s final regular season weekend.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott rapid fire worked through the games, the hamstrings, the full-court pressure, and the proposed Damian Lillard trades of the NBA postseason, which is not at a full rolling boil.

Jarod Hector joined a little hoarse after actually attending an NBA game in person.

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FRIDAY June 4, 2021 What happened to the Lakers and Blazers and picks for the second round.

FRIDAY May 28, 2021 David Thorpe tells what he learned from watching every basket Luka Doncic has scored in the postseason.

MONDAY May 24, 2021 David expects big things from the Blazers. The Bucks aren’t contenders anymore. Everyone should study Miami’s defense.

FRIDAY May 21, 2021 Predictions for every series from David Thorpe, Jarod Hector, and Henry Abbott.

MONDAY May 17, 2021 Did the Clippers throw Sundays’s game?

FRIDAY May 14, 2021 What it is about the playoffs that's so different from the regular season?

MONDAY May 10, 2021 NBA’s final regular season weekend.

FRIDAY May 7, 2021 Anthony Edwards’ and Rudy Gobert’s improved performance.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector, David Thorpe, and Henry Abbott discussed the NBA’s new young heroes, like Trae Young, Devin Booker, and Donovan Mitchel (who is looking more like Dwyane Wade by the day).

They also talked about what happened to the Lakers and Blazers, and made picks for the second round. David hasn’t finished his homework yet, but sounds an awful lot like a guy who’s going to pick the Bucks over the Nets.

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FRIDAY May 28, 2021 David Thorpe tells what he learned from watching every basket Luka Doncic has scored in the postseason.

MONDAY May 24, 2021 David expects big things from the Blazers. The Bucks aren’t contenders anymore. Everyone should study Miami’s defense.

FRIDAY May 21, 2021 Predictions for every series from David Thorpe, Jarod Hector, and Henry Abbott.

MONDAY May 17, 2021 Did the Clippers throw Sundays’s game?

FRIDAY May 14, 2021 What it is about the playoffs that's so different from the regular season?

MONDAY May 10, 2021 NBA’s final regular season weekend.

FRIDAY May 7, 2021 Anthony Edwards’ and Rudy Gobert’s improved performance.

MONDAY May 3, 2021 Delightful trash talk in response to a TrueHoop story that the Rockets may end up the worst team in the league.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe tells what he learned from watching every basket Luka Doncic has scored in the postseason. The news for the Clippers is terrible. It’s not about the scheme or the switching. The fact is: Luka’s very comfortably roasting Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Patrick Beverley, and all the best Clipper defenders. The Nets, the Blazers … they catch up about everything in the NBA.

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MONDAY May 24, 2021 David expects big things from the Blazers. The Bucks aren’t contenders anymore. Everyone should study Miami’s defense.

FRIDAY May 21, 2021 Predictions for every series from David Thorpe, Jarod Hector, and Henry Abbott.

MONDAY May 17, 2021 Did the Clippers throw Sundays’s game?

FRIDAY May 14, 2021 What it is about the playoffs that's so different from the regular season?

MONDAY May 10, 2021 NBA’s final regular season weekend.

FRIDAY May 7, 2021 Anthony Edwards’ and Rudy Gobert’s improved performance.

MONDAY May 3, 2021 Delightful trash talk in response to a TrueHoop story that the Rockets may end up the worst team in the league.

FRIDAY April 30, 2021 Jarod and David on their top 3 picks for all-NBA teams.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss the playoffs—which everyone can read about right here.

David expects big things from the Blazers. The Bucks aren’t contenders anymore. Everyone should study Miami’s defense. Luka is incredible. LeBron’s not back yet. And more—every series in detail.

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FRIDAY May 21, 2021 Predictions for every series from David Thorpe, Jarod Hector, and Henry Abbott.

MONDAY May 17, 2021 Did the Clippers throw Sundays’s game?

FRIDAY May 14, 2021 What it is about the playoffs that's so different from the regular season?

MONDAY May 10, 2021 NBA’s final regular season weekend.

FRIDAY May 7, 2021 Anthony Edwards’ and Rudy Gobert’s improved performance.

MONDAY May 3, 2021 Delightful trash talk in response to a TrueHoop story that the Rockets may end up the worst team in the league.

FRIDAY April 30, 2021 Jarod and David on their top 3 picks for all-NBA teams.

MONDAY April 26, 2021 Tanking, KD’s return, Anthony Davis’s performance.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe played LET’S PLAY JAZZ, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover six topics.

Do the Suns offensive attack have enough to stretch the Lakers?

Can the Blazers' play enough defense to beat the Nuggets?

Can the Knicks play enough offense to beat the Hawks?

And predictions for every series from David Thorpe, Jarod Hector, and Henry Abbott.

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MONDAY May 17, 2021 Did the Clippers throw Sundays’s game?

FRIDAY May 14, 2021 What it is about the playoffs that's so different from the regular season?

MONDAY May 10, 2021 NBA’s final regular season weekend.

FRIDAY May 7, 2021 Anthony Edwards’ and Rudy Gobert’s improved performance.

MONDAY May 3, 2021 Delightful trash talk in response to a TrueHoop story that the Rockets may end up the worst team in the league.

FRIDAY April 30, 2021 Jarod and David on their top 3 picks for all-NBA teams.

MONDAY April 26, 2021 Tanking, KD’s return, Anthony Davis’s performance.

FRIDAY April 23, 2021 The return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and what that means for Memphis.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss whether or not the Clippers threw Sundays’s game, the favorites in the West, David’s predictions for the play-in games, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY May 14, 2021 What it is about the playoffs that's so different from the regular season?

MONDAY May 10, 2021 NBA’s final regular season weekend.

FRIDAY May 7, 2021 Anthony Edwards’ and Rudy Gobert’s improved performance.

MONDAY May 3, 2021 Delightful trash talk in response to a TrueHoop story that the Rockets may end up the worst team in the league.

FRIDAY April 30, 2021 Jarod and David on their top 3 picks for all-NBA teams.

MONDAY April 26, 2021 Tanking, KD’s return, Anthony Davis’s performance.

FRIDAY April 23, 2021 The return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and what that means for Memphis.

MONDAY April 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the optimal NBA schedule to minimize injury.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe played LET’S PLAY JAZZ, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover six topics.

What it is about the playoffs that's so different from the regular season? They also talked about James Harden, the postseason, and much more.

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MONDAY May 10, 2021 NBA’s final regular season weekend.

FRIDAY May 7, 2021 Anthony Edwards’ and Rudy Gobert’s improved performance.

MONDAY May 3, 2021 Delightful trash talk in response to a TrueHoop story that the Rockets may end up the worst team in the league.

FRIDAY April 30, 2021 Jarod and David on their top 3 picks for all-NBA teams.

MONDAY April 26, 2021 Tanking, KD’s return, Anthony Davis’s performance.

FRIDAY April 23, 2021 The return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and what that means for Memphis.

MONDAY April 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the optimal NBA schedule to minimize injury.

FRIDAY April 16, 2021 Jarod Hector on Jrue Holiday signing with the Bucks.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott discussed the NBA’s final regular season weekend, the return of Anthony Davis, the incredible development of Rudy Gobert, and David’s Fight Island concept.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY May 7, 2021 Anthony Edwards’ and Rudy Gobert’s improved performance.

MONDAY May 3, 2021 Delightful trash talk in response to a TrueHoop story that the Rockets may end up the worst team in the league.

FRIDAY April 30, 2021 Jarod and David on their top 3 picks for all-NBA teams.

MONDAY April 26, 2021 Tanking, KD’s return, Anthony Davis’s performance.

FRIDAY April 23, 2021 The return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and what that means for Memphis.

MONDAY April 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the optimal NBA schedule to minimize injury.

FRIDAY April 16, 2021 Jarod Hector on Jrue Holiday signing with the Bucks.

MONDAY April 12, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Andre Drummond vs. LMA.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe played LET’S PLAY JAZZ, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover six topics.

They talked about Anthony Edwards’ and Rudy Gobert’s improved performance, the best player in the world today, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY May 3, 2021 Delightful trash talk in response to a TrueHoop story that the Rockets may end up the worst team in the league.

FRIDAY April 30, 2021 Jarod and David on their top 3 picks for all-NBA teams.

MONDAY April 26, 2021 Tanking, KD’s return, Anthony Davis’s performance.

FRIDAY April 23, 2021 The return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and what that means for Memphis.

MONDAY April 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the optimal NBA schedule to minimize injury.

FRIDAY April 16, 2021 Jarod Hector on Jrue Holiday signing with the Bucks.

MONDAY April 12, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Andre Drummond vs. LMA.

FRIDAY April 9, 2021 Jarod Hector on saving Wiseman’s season.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe welcomed back the return of Henry Abbott.

They talked about what the hell Henry’s been doing all these weeks. Turns out a deep dive into the NBA’s most important source of cash—Apollo Global, led Henry down a rabbit hole of Saudi princes, Silicon Valley, and sportwashing.

Then they talked about who would win Bucks-Nets playoff matchup, enjoyed some delightful trash talk in response to a TrueHoop story that the Rockets may end up the worst team in the league, and more.

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FRIDAY April 30, 2021 Jarod and David on their top 3 picks for all-NBA teams.

MONDAY April 26, 2021 Tanking, KD’s return, Anthony Davis’s performance.

FRIDAY April 23, 2021 The return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and what that means for Memphis.

MONDAY April 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the optimal NBA schedule to minimize injury.

FRIDAY April 16, 2021 Jarod Hector on Jrue Holiday signing with the Bucks.

MONDAY April 12, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Andre Drummond vs. LMA.

FRIDAY April 9, 2021 Jarod Hector on saving Wiseman’s season.

MONDAY April 5, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the idea of Steph and LeBron playing together.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe played LET’S PLAY JAZZ, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover six topics.

They discussed their top 3 picks for all-NBA teams, Houston Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr., and Warriors’ failure to box out.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY April 26, 2021 Tanking, KD’s return, Anthony Davis’s performance.

FRIDAY April 23, 2021 The return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and what that means for Memphis.

MONDAY April 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the optimal NBA schedule to minimize injury.

FRIDAY April 16, 2021 Jarod Hector on Jrue Holiday signing with the Bucks.

MONDAY April 12, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Andre Drummond vs. LMA.

FRIDAY April 9, 2021 Jarod Hector on saving Wiseman’s season.

MONDAY April 5, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the idea of Steph and LeBron playing together.

WEDNESDAY March 31, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Russell Westbrook’s straight talk.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings.

They talked about tanking, KD’s return, Anthony Davis’s performance, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY April 23, 2021 The return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and what that means for Memphis.

MONDAY April 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the optimal NBA schedule to minimize injury.

FRIDAY April 16, 2021 Jarod Hector on Jrue Holiday signing with the Bucks.

MONDAY April 12, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Andre Drummond vs. LMA.

FRIDAY April 9, 2021 Jarod Hector on saving Wiseman’s season.

MONDAY April 5, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the idea of Steph and LeBron playing together.

WEDNESDAY March 31, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Russell Westbrook’s straight talk.

MONDAY March 29, 2021 Henry Abbott on the potential of some NBA players finding new homes or roles.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe played LET’S PLAY JAZZ, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover six topics.

They did a Champion bus update, the return of Jaren Jackson Jr. and what that means for Memphis, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY April 19, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the optimal NBA schedule to minimize injury.

FRIDAY April 16, 2021 Jarod Hector on Jrue Holiday signing with the Bucks.

MONDAY April 12, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Andre Drummond vs. LMA.

FRIDAY April 9, 2021 Jarod Hector on saving Wiseman’s season.

MONDAY April 5, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the idea of Steph and LeBron playing together.

WEDNESDAY March 31, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Russell Westbrook’s straight talk.

MONDAY March 29, 2021 Henry Abbott on the potential of some NBA players finding new homes or roles.

FRIDAY March 27, 2021 Jarod Hector on how the trade deadline affected the state of play in the NBA.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe, Tom Haberstroh, and Jarod Hector offered their analysis on the current state of play in the NBA. With all the injuries facing the league these season, they discuss the optimal schedule to minimize injury and maximize audience engagement.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY April 16, 2021 Jarod Hector on Jrue Holiday signing with the Bucks.

MONDAY April 12, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Andre Drummond vs. LMA.

FRIDAY April 9, 2021 Jarod Hector on saving Wiseman’s season.

MONDAY April 5, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the idea of Steph and LeBron playing together.

WEDNESDAY March 31, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Russell Westbrook’s straight talk.

MONDAY March 29, 2021 Henry Abbott on the potential of some NBA players finding new homes or roles.

FRIDAY March 27, 2021 Jarod Hector on how the trade deadline affected the state of play in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 25, 2021 David Thorpe on where Kyle Lowry fits best.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings.

They talked about drama with the Nets, Andre Drummond vs. LMA, Battle of the Buyouts! And much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY April 9, 2021 Jarod Hector on saving Wiseman’s season.

MONDAY April 5, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the idea of Steph and LeBron playing together.

WEDNESDAY March 31, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Russell Westbrook’s straight talk.

MONDAY March 29, 2021 Henry Abbott on the potential of some NBA players finding new homes or roles.

FRIDAY March 27, 2021 Jarod Hector on how the trade deadline affected the state of play in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 25, 2021 David Thorpe on where Kyle Lowry fits best.

MONDAY March 23, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on LaMelo Ball out for the year and LeBron James in a boot.

FRIDAY March 20, 2021 Jarod Hector on immunizations coming to the NBA.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe spoke with our BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played LET’S PLAY JAZZ, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover six topics.

They talked about the Nets using the regular season as a lab, Nikola Jokic, Chris Paul, and saving Wiseman’s season.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY April 5, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the idea of Steph and LeBron playing together.

WEDNESDAY March 31, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Russell Westbrook’s straight talk.

MONDAY March 29, 2021 Henry Abbott on the potential of some NBA players finding new homes or roles.

FRIDAY March 27, 2021 Jarod Hector on how the trade deadline affected the state of play in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 25, 2021 David Thorpe on where Kyle Lowry fits best.

MONDAY March 23, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on LaMelo Ball out for the year and LeBron James in a boot.

FRIDAY March 20, 2021 Jarod Hector on immunizations coming to the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 17, 2021 Judy Goodwin on growing violence against Asian Americans.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings.

They talked about Mike Conley, Jalen Suggs, why speed is so incredibly important in basketball, how to assess the Lakers’ championships, the idea of Steph and LeBron playing together, and Nikola Jokic’s iron grasp on this year’s MVP award.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY March 31, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Russell Westbrook’s straight talk.

MONDAY March 29, 2021 Henry Abbott on the potential of some NBA players finding new homes or roles.

FRIDAY March 27, 2021 Jarod Hector on how the trade deadline affected the state of play in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 25, 2021 David Thorpe on where Kyle Lowry fits best.

MONDAY March 23, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on LaMelo Ball out for the year and LeBron James in a boot.

FRIDAY March 20, 2021 Jarod Hector on immunizations coming to the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 17, 2021 Judy Goodwin on growing violence against Asian Americans.

MONDAY March 15, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on doping in the NBA.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings.

They talked about the NCAA before the Supreme Court, Offensive Player of the Year, the Nets’ “moving a little bit away from DeAndre Jordan,” a good teammate holds your hand when you get your immunization, UCLA, Russell Westbrok’s straight talk, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY March 29, 2021 Henry Abbott on the potential of some NBA players finding new homes or roles.

FRIDAY March 27, 2021 Jarod Hector on how the trade deadline affected the state of play in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 25, 2021 David Thorpe on where Kyle Lowry fits best.

MONDAY March 23, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on LaMelo Ball out for the year and LeBron James in a boot.

FRIDAY March 20, 2021 Jarod Hector on immunizations coming to the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 17, 2021 Judy Goodwin on growing violence against Asian Americans.

MONDAY March 15, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on doping in the NBA.

FRIDAY March 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Kerr benching James Wiseman.

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Today on BRING IT IN Jarod Hector, David Thorpe, and Henry Abbott missed producer Judy Goodwin, but celebrated the potential of some NBA players finding new homes or roles. And: some players night not be 100 percent after COVID.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY March 27, 2021 Jarod Hector on how the trade deadline affected the state of play in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 25, 2021 David Thorpe on where Kyle Lowry fits best.

MONDAY March 23, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on LaMelo Ball out for the year and LeBron James in a boot.

FRIDAY March 20, 2021 Jarod Hector on immunizations coming to the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 17, 2021 Judy Goodwin on growing violence against Asian Americans.

MONDAY March 15, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on doping in the NBA.

FRIDAY March 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Kerr benching James Wiseman.

WEDNESDAY March 10, 2021 Prim Siripipat on depression and anxiety in all of us, and athletes.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

How did the trade deadline affect the state of play in the NBA? Homecourt advantage disappeared in the bubble, but will be back with a vengeance this year?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY March 25, 2021 David Thorpe on where Kyle Lowry fits best.

MONDAY March 23, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on LaMelo Ball out for the year and LeBron James in a boot.

FRIDAY March 20, 2021 Jarod Hector on immunizations coming to the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 17, 2021 Judy Goodwin on growing violence against Asian Americans.

MONDAY March 15, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on doping in the NBA.

FRIDAY March 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Kerr benching James Wiseman.

WEDNESDAY March 10, 2021 Prim Siripipat on depression and anxiety in all of us, and athletes.

MONDAY March 08, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on All-Star game.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe talked about the upcoming NBA trade deadline.

Where does Kyle Lowry fit best? Will the Raptors join OKC as a team loaded with young talent?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY March 23, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on LaMelo Ball out for the year and LeBron James in a boot.

FRIDAY March 20, 2021 Jarod Hector on immunizations coming to the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 17, 2021 Judy Goodwin on growing violence against Asian Americans.

MONDAY March 15, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on doping in the NBA.

FRIDAY March 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Kerr benching James Wiseman.

WEDNESDAY March 10, 2021 Prim Siripipat on depression and anxiety in all of us, and athletes.

MONDAY March 08, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on All-Star game.

FRIDAY March 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on the best team ever assembled.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings.

They talked about what effect LaMelo Ball out for the year and LeBron James in a boot with a high ankle sprain will make on this COVID NBA season.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY March 20, 2021 Jarod Hector on immunizations coming to the NBA.

WEDNESDAY March 17, 2021 Judy Goodwin on growing violence against Asian Americans.

MONDAY March 15, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on doping in the NBA.

FRIDAY March 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Kerr benching James Wiseman.

WEDNESDAY March 10, 2021 Prim Siripipat on depression and anxiety in all of us, and athletes.

MONDAY March 08, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on All-Star game.

FRIDAY March 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on the best team ever assembled.

WEDNESDAY March 3, 2021 Yaron Weitzman discussed his latestTrueHoop article about the battle of the bowels amongst NBA players.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about immunizations coming to the NBA, inequalities of women’s sports, toughness, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY March 17, 2021 Judy Goodwin on growing violence against Asian Americans.

MONDAY March 15, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on doping in the NBA.

FRIDAY March 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Kerr benching James Wiseman.

WEDNESDAY March 10, 2021 Prim Siripipat on depression and anxiety in all of us, and athletes.

MONDAY March 08, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on All-Star game.

FRIDAY March 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on the best team ever assembled.

WEDNESDAY March 3, 2021 Yaron Weitzman discussed his latestTrueHoop article about the battle of the bowels amongst NBA players.

MONDAY March 1, 2021 Tom Haberstroh makes the case to be somewhat excited (but not insanely excited) about the Knicks.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s “Legal” Judy Goodwin joined Henry Abbott and David Thorpe to talk about the dramatic growing violence against Asian Americans and the response of players like Jeremy Lin.

Then David and Henry talked about Dame time and the change in efficiency of 2s and 3s over the past decade in the NBA.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY March 15, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on doping in the NBA.

FRIDAY March 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Kerr benching James Wiseman.

WEDNESDAY March 10, 2021 Prim Siripipat on depression and anxiety in all of us, and athletes.

MONDAY March 08, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on All-Star game.

FRIDAY March 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on the best team ever assembled.

WEDNESDAY March 3, 2021 Yaron Weitzman discussed his latestTrueHoop article about the battle of the bowels amongst NBA players.

MONDAY March 1, 2021 Tom Haberstroh makes the case to be somewhat excited (but not insanely excited) about the Knicks.

FRIDAY February 26, 2021 Jarod Hector on the one team currently with a great record.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings.

They talked about the break neck pace of the NBA season, Embiid hurt, rookies, and doping in the NBA.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY March 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Kerr benching James Wiseman.

WEDNESDAY March 10, 2021 Prim Siripipat on depression and anxiety in all of us, and athletes.

MONDAY March 08, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on All-Star game.

FRIDAY March 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on the best team ever assembled.

WEDNESDAY March 3, 2021 Yaron Weitzman discussed his latestTrueHoop article about the battle of the bowels amongst NBA players.

MONDAY March 1, 2021 Tom Haberstroh makes the case to be somewhat excited (but not insanely excited) about the Knicks.

FRIDAY February 26, 2021 Jarod Hector on the one team currently with a great record.

WEDNESDAY February 24, 2021 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on the All-star roster.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about Kerr benching James Wiseman, Joel Embiid as a possible MVP, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY March 10, 2021 Prim Siripipat on depression and anxiety in all of us, and athletes.

MONDAY March 08, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on All-Star game.

FRIDAY March 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on the best team ever assembled.

WEDNESDAY March 3, 2021 Yaron Weitzman discussed his latestTrueHoop article about the battle of the bowels amongst NBA players.

MONDAY March 1, 2021 Tom Haberstroh makes the case to be somewhat excited (but not insanely excited) about the Knicks.

FRIDAY February 26, 2021 Jarod Hector on the one team currently with a great record.

WEDNESDAY February 24, 2021 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on the All-star roster.

MONDAY February 22, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Timberwolves’ decision to tap Chris Finch as head coach.

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Prim Siripipat was the first-ever guest on BRING IT IN, back when the pandemic was a new topic and the young people down the hall from her Manhattan apartment were still throwing parties. A year later, she’s on her way to a Ph.D. in psychology, raising a child, moved to a new home, and full of intelligence and reflection about depression and anxiety in all of us, and athletes.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY March 08, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on All-Star game.

FRIDAY March 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on the best team ever assembled.

WEDNESDAY March 3, 2021 Yaron Weitzman discussed his latestTrueHoop article about the battle of the bowels amongst NBA players.

MONDAY March 1, 2021 Tom Haberstroh makes the case to be somewhat excited (but not insanely excited) about the Knicks.

FRIDAY February 26, 2021 Jarod Hector on the one team currently with a great record.

WEDNESDAY February 24, 2021 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on the All-star roster.

MONDAY February 22, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Timberwolves’ decision to tap Chris Finch as head coach.

FRIDAY February 19, 2021 Jarod Hector on COVID B.1.1.7 variant confirmed in the NBA.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings.

They talked about the All-Star game, Elam Ending, a four-point line, COVID immunizations, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY March 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on the best team ever assembled.

WEDNESDAY March 3, 2021 Yaron Weitzman discussed his latestTrueHoop article about the battle of the bowels amongst NBA players.

MONDAY March 1, 2021 Tom Haberstroh makes the case to be somewhat excited (but not insanely excited) about the Knicks.

FRIDAY February 26, 2021 Jarod Hector on the one team currently with a great record.

WEDNESDAY February 24, 2021 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on the All-star roster.

MONDAY February 22, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Timberwolves’ decision to tap Chris Finch as head coach.

FRIDAY February 19, 2021 Jarod Hector on COVID B.1.1.7 variant confirmed in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY February 17, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on a geeky investigation of the Bucks’ defense.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about the love of basketball and Inside the NBA, the NBA All-Star game, turning sneakers into an asset class, Luka vs. Ja, the best team ever assembled, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY March 3, 2021 Yaron Weitzman discussed his latest TrueHoop article about the battle of the bowels amongst NBA players.

MONDAY March 1, 2021 Tom Haberstroh makes the case to be somewhat excited (but not insanely excited) about the Knicks.

FRIDAY February 26, 2021 Jarod Hector on the one team currently with a great record.

WEDNESDAY February 24, 2021 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on the All-star roster.

MONDAY February 22, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Timberwolves’ decision to tap Chris Finch as head coach.

FRIDAY February 19, 2021 Jarod Hector on COVID B.1.1.7 variant confirmed in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY February 17, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on a geeky investigation of the Bucks’ defense.

FRIDAY February 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Ben Simmons unlocked.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott kicked off the show with Yaron Weitzman, award-winning Bleacher Report NBA writer and author of Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports.

Yaron discussed his latest TrueHoop article about the battle of the bowels amongst NBA players. His final words on the matter? “Everybody poops.”

Then David and Henry talked about Zion, the Suns defense, the Clippers’ offense, fans at games in Texas, and, with Jarod Hector, the firing of Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY March 1, 2021 Tom Haberstroh makes the case to be somewhat excited (but not insanely excited) about the Knicks.

FRIDAY February 26, 2021 Jarod Hector on the one team currently with a great record.

WEDNESDAY February 24, 2021 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on the All-star roster.

MONDAY February 22, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Timberwolves’ decision to tap Chris Finch as head coach.

FRIDAY February 19, 2021 Jarod Hector on COVID B.1.1.7 variant confirmed in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY February 17, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on a geeky investigation of the Bucks’ defense.

FRIDAY February 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Ben Simmons unlocked.

WEDNESDAY February 10, 2021 Brandon Grier on Mark Cuban and the national anthem.

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Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sports

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings.

Topics:

We miss Judy, who is out for the day.

The Bucks have been better than they appeared all along and Jrue Holiday hasn’t even fully returned yet,

Tom makes the case to be somewhat excited (but not insanely excited) about the Knicks,

David has an idea for the Celtics,

the Heat will be fantastic again, and:

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY February 26, 2021 Jarod Hector on the one team currently with a great record.

WEDNESDAY February 24, 2021 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on the All-star roster.

MONDAY February 22, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Timberwolves’ decision to tap Chris Finch as head coach.

FRIDAY February 19, 2021 Jarod Hector on COVID B.1.1.7 variant confirmed in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY February 17, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on a geeky investigation of the Bucks’ defense.

FRIDAY February 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Ben Simmons unlocked.

WEDNESDAY February 10, 2021 Brandon Grier on Mark Cuban and the national anthem.

MONDAY February 8, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the NBA lessons of Super Bowl.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about the Nuggets and a Jamal Murray moment, the one team currently with a great record, whose defense has been improving, Mike Conley, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY February 24, 2021 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on the All-star roster.

MONDAY February 22, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Timberwolves’ decision to tap Chris Finch as head coach.

FRIDAY February 19, 2021 Jarod Hector on COVID B.1.1.7 variant confirmed in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY February 17, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on a geeky investigation of the Bucks’ defense.

FRIDAY February 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Ben Simmons unlocked.

WEDNESDAY February 10, 2021 Brandon Grier on Mark Cuban and the national anthem.

MONDAY February 8, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the NBA lessons of Super Bowl.

FRIDAY February 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on NBA’s finalizing an agreement to have an All-Star Game in 2021.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talked about the All-star roster. Then Henry asked David which player he’d take to star on an expansion team, and David names NBA-grade players in the G League, and after Jarod Hector explains TopShot, TrueHoop gets ready to make some money.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY February 22, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on Timberwolves’ decision to tap Chris Finch as head coach.

FRIDAY February 19, 2021 Jarod Hector on COVID B.1.1.7 variant confirmed in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY February 17, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on a geeky investigation of the Bucks’ defense.

FRIDAY February 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Ben Simmons unlocked.

WEDNESDAY February 10, 2021 Brandon Grier on Mark Cuban and the national anthem.

MONDAY February 8, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the NBA lessons of Super Bowl.

FRIDAY February 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on NBA’s finalizing an agreement to have an All-Star Game in 2021.

WEDNESDAY February 3, 2021 Henry on hisTrueHoop article on Robinhood, Facebook, and the NBA.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings.

They talked about the Timberwolves’ decision to tap Chris Finch as head coach, Tom’s latest TrueHoop piece on the innovation that took the Jazz’s offense to the next level, Finch’s history with the Rockets, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY February 19, 2021 Jarod Hector on COVID B.1.1.7 variant confirmed in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY February 17, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on a geeky investigation of the Bucks’ defense.

FRIDAY February 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Ben Simmons unlocked.

WEDNESDAY February 10, 2021 Brandon Grier on Mark Cuban and the national anthem.

MONDAY February 8, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the NBA lessons of Super Bowl.

FRIDAY February 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on NBA’s finalizing an agreement to have an All-Star Game in 2021.

WEDNESDAY February 3, 2021 Henry on hisTrueHoop article on Robinhood, Facebook, and the NBA.

MONDAY February 1, 2021 TrueHoop on the making of Damian Lillard, the Lakers’ totally-different-from-last-year-but-once-again-amazing defense.

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Today on a zany, glitch-filled BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about the COVID B.1.1.7 variant confirmed in the NBA, playoff odds, and more! And this all while systems were crashing and computers were freezing. The computer glitches got the best of us and we had to close out early, but the video of 9x90 is here:

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY February 17, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on a geeky investigation of the Bucks’ defense.

FRIDAY February 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Ben Simmons unlocked.

WEDNESDAY February 10, 2021 Brandon Grier on Mark Cuban and the national anthem.

MONDAY February 8, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the NBA lessons of Super Bowl.

FRIDAY February 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on NBA’s finalizing an agreement to have an All-Star Game in 2021.

WEDNESDAY February 3, 2021 Henry on hisTrueHoop article on Robinhood, Facebook, and the NBA.

MONDAY February 1, 2021 TrueHoop on the making of Damian Lillard, the Lakers’ totally-different-from-last-year-but-once-again-amazing defense.

FRIDAY January 29, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on his latest TrueHoop article about the NBA billionaire connections to the GameStop drama.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings.

They go on a geeky investigation of the Bucks’ defense. Over the last several years, Bucks opponents have had either the fastest, or slowest, possessions in the NBA. This year it’s almost slowest, after being fastest last year. What the hell? And: Damian Lillard in Curry mode, and everybody hates that Henry uses defensive stats in picking All-Stars.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY February 12, 2021 Jarod Hector on Ben Simmons unlocked.

WEDNESDAY February 10, 2021 Brandon Grier on Mark Cuban and the national anthem.

MONDAY February 8, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the NBA lessons of Super Bowl.

FRIDAY February 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on NBA’s finalizing an agreement to have an All-Star Game in 2021.

WEDNESDAY February 3, 2021 Henry on hisTrueHoop article on Robinhood, Facebook, and the NBA.

MONDAY February 1, 2021 TrueHoop on the making of Damian Lillard, the Lakers’ totally-different-from-last-year-but-once-again-amazing defense.

FRIDAY January 29, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on his latest TrueHoop article about the NBA billionaire connections to the GameStop drama.

WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 David and Jarod on NBA teams with players to trade.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about Ben Simmons unlocked, the anchoring effect, and a delighted Henry relived the Blazers’ win last night against the 76ers.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY February 10, 2021 Brandon Grier on Mark Cuban and the national anthem.

MONDAY February 8, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the NBA lessons of Super Bowl.

FRIDAY February 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on NBA’s finalizing an agreement to have an All-Star Game in 2021.

WEDNESDAY February 3, 2021 Henry on hisTrueHoop article on Robinhood, Facebook, and the NBA.

MONDAY February 1, 2021 TrueHoop on the making of Damian Lillard, the Lakers’ totally-different-from-last-year-but-once-again-amazing defense.

FRIDAY January 29, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on his latest TrueHoop article about the NBA billionaire connections to the GameStop drama.

WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 David and Jarod on NBA teams with players to trade.

MONDAY January 25, 2021 David Thorpe gives his one word takes on all things NBA.

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Today on BRING IT IN, Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Brandon Grier, NBA and NFL agent and co-founder of the Athlete Management agency, which represents players like Dewayne Dedmon, Ekpe Udoh, Quincy Acy, Kay Felder, and many others.

They discussed Mark Cuban and the national anthem, how much time NBA players spend sitting in the their cars waiting for rapid test results, the NBA holding an All-Star Game many All-Stars didn’t want, and the G-League bubble.

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MONDAY February 8, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on the NBA lessons of Super Bowl.

FRIDAY February 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on NBA’s finalizing an agreement to have an All-Star Game in 2021.

WEDNESDAY February 3, 2021 Henry on hisTrueHoop article on Robinhood, Facebook, and the NBA.

MONDAY February 1, 2021 TrueHoop on the making of Damian Lillard, the Lakers’ totally-different-from-last-year-but-once-again-amazing defense.

FRIDAY January 29, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on his latest TrueHoop article about the NBA billionaire connections to the GameStop drama.

WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 David and Jarod on NBA teams with players to trade.

MONDAY January 25, 2021 David Thorpe gives his one word takes on all things NBA.

FRIDAY January 22, 2021 Jarod Hector on the many faces of “Coach” Draymond Green.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings.

What are the NBA lessons of Super Bowl 2021? Did Amin Elhassan say words that turned De’Aaron Fox into an All-Star? Is it OK to teach your children to gamble? Are the Heat good? What can we learn from this play?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY February 5, 2021 Jarod Hector on NBA’s finalizing an agreement to have an All-Star Game in 2021.

WEDNESDAY February 3, 2021 Henry on hisTrueHoop article on Robinhood, Facebook, and the NBA.

MONDAY February 1, 2021 TrueHoop on the making of Damian Lillard, the Lakers’ totally-different-from-last-year-but-once-again-amazing defense.

FRIDAY January 29, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on his latest TrueHoop article about the NBA billionaire connections to the GameStop drama.

WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 David and Jarod on NBA teams with players to trade.

MONDAY January 25, 2021 David Thorpe gives his one word takes on all things NBA.

FRIDAY January 22, 2021 Jarod Hector on the many faces of “Coach” Draymond Green.

WEDNESDAY January 20, 2021 Dr. Carl Suddler on the thin blue line on the Bucks new alternate uniforms.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

The talked about the NBA’s finalizing an agreement to have an All-Star Game in 2021, the dangers of Marjorie Taylor Greene, the G-League season, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY February 3, 2021 Henry on his TrueHoop article on Robinhood, Facebook, and the NBA.

MONDAY February 1, 2021 TrueHoop on the making of Damian Lillard, the Lakers’ totally-different-from-last-year-but-once-again-amazing defense.

FRIDAY January 29, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on his latest TrueHoop article about the NBA billionaire connections to the GameStop drama.

WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 David and Jarod on NBA teams with players to trade.

MONDAY January 25, 2021 David Thorpe gives his one word takes on all things NBA.

FRIDAY January 22, 2021 Jarod Hector on the many faces of “Coach” Draymond Green.

WEDNESDAY January 20, 2021 Dr. Carl Suddler on the thin blue line on the Bucks new alternate uniforms.

FRIDAY January 15, 2021 Jarod Hector on how perfect it was that Christian Wood called Shaquille O’Neal “casual.”

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott discussed Henry’s latest TrueHoop article on Robinhood, Facebook, and the NBA.

Then they talked about the scrappy Pistons, De’Aaron Fox on his moves against the Pelicans, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY February 1, 2021 TrueHoop on the making of Damian Lillard, the Lakers’ totally-different-from-last-year-but-once-again-amazing defense.

FRIDAY January 29, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on his latest TrueHoop article about the NBA billionaire connections to the GameStop drama.

WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 David and Jarod on NBA teams with players to trade.

MONDAY January 25, 2021 David Thorpe gives his one word takes on all things NBA.

FRIDAY January 22, 2021 Jarod Hector on the many faces of “Coach” Draymond Green.

WEDNESDAY January 20, 2021 Dr. Carl Suddler on the thin blue line on the Bucks new alternate uniforms.

FRIDAY January 15, 2021 Jarod Hector on how perfect it was that Christian Wood called Shaquille O’Neal “casual.”

THURSDAY January 14, 2021 Special BRING IT IN on the Harden trade.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about Wizards’ Bradley Beal’s strange month. They stormed the Capitol not far from the Wizards’ home arena, his team was shut down amid a string of COVID concerns, and he expects to be traded any day. Stressful!

And: the making of Damian Lillard, the Lakers’ totally-different-from-last-year-but-once-again-amazing defense, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY January 29, 2021 Tom Haberstroh on his latest TrueHoop article about the NBA billionaire connections to the GameStop drama.

WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 David and Jarod on NBA teams with players to trade.

MONDAY January 25, 2021 David Thorpe gives his one word takes on all things NBA.

FRIDAY January 22, 2021 Jarod Hector on the many faces of “Coach” Draymond Green.

WEDNESDAY January 20, 2021 Dr. Carl Suddler on the thin blue line on the Bucks new alternate uniforms.

FRIDAY January 15, 2021 Jarod Hector on how perfect it was that Christian Wood called Shaquille O’Neal “casual.”

THURSDAY January 14, 2021 Special BRING IT IN on the Harden trade.

WEDNESDAY January 13, 2021 David Thorpe on how the Warriors are different this year.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

Then Tom Haberstroh, National NBA Insider, host of the Habershow podcast, co-host of Pack Your Knives and Dad Pod podcasts, and co-founder of @countthedings, joined us to talk about his latest TrueHoop article about the NBA billionaire connections to the GameStop drama unfolding right now.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY January 27, 2021 David and Jarod on NBA teams with players to trade.

MONDAY January 25, 2021 David Thorpe gives his one word takes on all things NBA.

FRIDAY January 22, 2021 Jarod Hector on the many faces of “Coach” Draymond Green.

WEDNESDAY January 20, 2021 Dr. Carl Suddler on the thin blue line on the Bucks new alternate uniforms.

FRIDAY January 15, 2021 Jarod Hector on how perfect it was that Christian Wood called Shaquille O’Neal “casual.”

THURSDAY January 14, 2021 Special BRING IT IN on the Harden trade.

WEDNESDAY January 13, 2021 David Thorpe on how the Warriors are different this year.

MONDAY January 11, 2021 TrueHoop on NBA’s loosening grip on COVID-19.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Jarod Hector talked about Amanda Gorman, NBA teams with players to trade, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY January 25, 2021 David Thorpe gives his one word takes on all things NBA.

FRIDAY January 22, 2021 Jarod Hector on the many faces of “Coach” Draymond Green.

WEDNESDAY January 20, 2021 Dr. Carl Suddler on the thin blue line on the Bucks new alternate uniforms.

FRIDAY January 15, 2021 Jarod Hector on how perfect it was that Christian Wood called Shaquille O’Neal “casual.”

THURSDAY January 14, 2021 Special BRING IT IN on the Harden trade.

WEDNESDAY January 13, 2021 David Thorpe on how the Warriors are different this year.

MONDAY January 11, 2021 TrueHoop on NBA’s loosening grip on COVID-19.

FRIDAY January 8, 2021 Jarod Hector on the most powerful offensive force in the NBA.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe gives his one word takes on all things NBA, and Henry Abbott and he discuss.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY January 20, 2021 Jarod Hector on the many faces of “Coach” Draymond Green.

WEDNESDAY January 18, 2021 Dr. Carl Suddler on the thin blue line on the Bucks new alternate uniforms.

FRIDAY January 16, 2021 Jarod Hector on how perfect it was that Christian Wood called Shaquille O’Neal “casual.”

THURSDAY January 14, 2021 Special BRING IT IN on the Harden trade.

WEDNESDAY January 13, 2021 David Thorpe on how the Warriors are different this year.

MONDAY January 11, 2021 TrueHoop on NBA’s loosening grip on COVID-19.

FRIDAY January 8, 2021 Jarod Hector on the most powerful offensive force in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY January 6, 2021 Lindsay Gibbs on the WNBA’s role in the historic Georgia senate runoff elections.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about the many faces of “Coach” Draymond Green, players becoming part owners, CAA, Dr. King, James Wiseman, Shawn Marion, and science vs. covid in the White House and the NBA.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY January 18, 2020 Dr. Carl Suddler on the thin blue line on the Bucks new alternate uniforms.

FRIDAY January 16, 2020 Jarod Hector on how perfect it was that Christian Wood called Shaquille O’Neal “casual.”

THURSDAY January 14, 2020 Special BRING IT IN on the Harden trade.

WEDNESDAY January 13, 2020 David Thorpe on how the Warriors are different this year.

MONDAY January 11, 2020 TrueHoop on NBA’s loosening grip on COVID-19.

FRIDAY January 8, 2020 Jarod Hector on the most powerful offensive force in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY January 6, 2020 Lindsay Gibbs on the WNBA’s role in the historic Georgia senate runoff elections.

MONDAY January 4, 2020 David Thorpe’s observations from the first two weeks of the 2020-2021 season.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talked first with Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Cohen about his December 2020 article on whether star athletes should be vaccinated early. It’s suddenly relevant as NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has made comments about about players jumping in line.

Then Henry and David spoke with Emory University historian Dr. Carl Suddler, author of Presumed Criminal: Black Youth and the Justice System in Postwar New York. They talked about the thin blue line on the Bucks new alternate uniforms, “copaganda,” the fetishization of uniforms, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY January 16, 2020 Jarod Hector on how perfect it was that Christian Wood called Shaquille O’Neal “casual.”

THURSDAY January 14, 2020 Special BRING IT IN on the Harden trade.

WEDNESDAY January 13, 2020 David Thorpe on how the Warriors are different this year.

MONDAY January 11, 2020 TrueHoop on NBA’s loosening grip on COVID-19.

FRIDAY January 8, 2020 Jarod Hector on the most powerful offensive force in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY January 6, 2020 Lindsay Gibbs on the WNBA’s role in the historic Georgia senate runoff elections.

MONDAY January 4, 2020 David Thorpe’s observations from the first two weeks of the 2020-2021 season.

MONDAY December 28, 2020 TrueHoop’s favorite moments from a crazy year of BRING IT IN.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about this story by Soraya Nadia McDonald, how long the NBA can keep going in the face of COVID, Jae’Sean Tate, Kyrie Irving and how perfect it was that Christian Wood called Shaquille O’Neal “casual.”

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

THURSDAY January 14, 2020 Special BRING IT IN on the Harden trade.

WEDNESDAY January 13, 2020 David Thorpe on how the Warriors are different this year.

MONDAY January 11, 2020 TrueHoop on NBA’s loosening grip on COVID-19.

FRIDAY January 8, 2020 Jarod Hector on the most powerful offensive force in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY January 6, 2020 Lindsay Gibbs on the WNBA’s role in the historic Georgia senate runoff elections.

MONDAY January 4, 2020 David Thorpe’s observations from the first two weeks of the 2020-2021 season.

MONDAY December 28, 2020 TrueHoop’s favorite moments from a crazy year of BRING IT IN.

WEDNESDAY December 22, 2020 David Thorpe on the infinite potential of James Wiseman.

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Today on a special BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector discussed the Harden trade. What just happened? Who won ? Which player traded yesterday will be the highest performer in three years? Were the Rockets really ever trying to win this year? Is the Nets’ defense good enough? What other trades make sense now?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY January 13, 2020 David Thorpe on how the Warriors are different this year.

MONDAY January 11, 2020 TrueHoop on NBA’s loosening grip on COVID-19.

FRIDAY January 8, 2020 Jarod Hector on the most powerful offensive force in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY January 6, 2020 Lindsay Gibbs on the WNBA’s role in the historic Georgia senate runoff elections.

MONDAY January 4, 2020 David Thorpe’s observations from the first two weeks of the 2020-2021 season.

MONDAY December 28, 2020 TrueHoop’s favorite moments from a crazy year of BRING IT IN.

WEDNESDAY December 22, 2020 David Thorpe on the infinite potential of James Wiseman.

MONDAY December 20, 2020 TrueHoop on Rudy Gobert’s new deal and the dangerous Jazz.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talked about how the Warriors are different this year, the second impeachment of Donald Trump, Sheldon Adelson, James Harden, the Warriors and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY January 11, 2020 TrueHoop on NBA’s loosening grip on COVID-19.

FRIDAY January 8, 2020 Jarod Hector on the most powerful offensive force in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY January 6, 2020 Lindsay Gibbs on the WNBA’s role in the historic Georgia senate runoff elections.

MONDAY January 4, 2020 David Thorpe’s observations from the first two weeks of the 2020-2021 season.

MONDAY December 28, 2020 TrueHoop’s favorite moments from a crazy year of BRING IT IN.

WEDNESDAY December 22, 2020 David Thorpe on the infinite potential of James Wiseman.

MONDAY December 20, 2020 TrueHoop on Rudy Gobert’s new deal and the dangerous Jazz.

FRIDAY December 18, 2020 Zachary Binney on whether people in the NBA are safe from COVID-19.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about the NBA’s loosening grip on COVID-19, the array of NBA injuries, the Warriors, and LaMelo Ball. All while trying, with mixed results, to avoid the topic of “seditious conspiracy.”

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY January 8, 2020 Jarod Hector on the most powerful offensive force in the NBA.

WEDNESDAY January 6, 2020 Lindsay Gibbs on the WNBA’s role in the historic Georgia senate runoff elections.

MONDAY January 4, 2020 David Thorpe’s observations from the first two weeks of the 2020-2021 season.

MONDAY December 28, 2020 TrueHoop’s favorite moments from a crazy year of BRING IT IN.

WEDNESDAY December 22, 2020 David Thorpe on the infinite potential of James Wiseman.

MONDAY December 20, 2020 TrueHoop on Rudy Gobert’s new deal and the dangerous Jazz.

FRIDAY December 18, 2020 Zachary Binney on whether people in the NBA are safe from COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY December 16, 2020 Jarod Hector on James Harden’s leadership.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about the rioters at Capitol Hill, the most powerful offensive force in the NBA, COVID in the league, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY January 6, 2020 Lindsay Gibbs on the WNBA’s role in the historic Georgia senate runoff elections.

MONDAY January 4, 2020 David Thorpe’s observations from the first two weeks of the 2020-2021 season.

MONDAY December 28, 2020 TrueHoop’s favorite moments from a crazy year of BRING IT IN.

WEDNESDAY December 22, 2020 David Thorpe on the infinite potential of James Wiseman.

MONDAY December 20, 2020 TrueHoop on Rudy Gobert’s new deal and the dangerous Jazz.

FRIDAY December 18, 2020 Zachary Binney on whether people in the NBA are safe from COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY December 16, 2020 Jarod Hector on James Harden’s leadership.

MONDAY December 14, 2020 David and Henry on rookies whose early preseason performance stood out, or not.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop spoke with Lindsay Gibbs, the founder of Power Plays, a no-b**t newsletter about sexism in sports, and co-host of the feminist sports podcast, Burn It All Down.

She talked about the WNBA’s role in the historic Georgia senate runoff elections.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY January 4, 2020 David Thorpe’s observations from the first two weeks of the 2020-2021 season.

MONDAY December 28, 2020 TrueHoop’s favorite moments from a crazy year of BRING IT IN.

WEDNESDAY December 22, 2020 David Thorpe on the infinite potential of James Wiseman.

MONDAY December 20, 2020 TrueHoop on Rudy Gobert’s new deal and the dangerous Jazz.

FRIDAY December 18, 2020 Zachary Binney on whether people in the NBA are safe from COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY December 16, 2020 Jarod Hector on James Harden’s leadership.

MONDAY December 14, 2020 David and Henry on rookies whose early preseason performance stood out, or not.

FRIDAY December 11, 2020 David Thorpe’s preseason picks.

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Happy new year! Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talked about David’s notes from the first games of the new year.

David delighted in Stephen Curry’s game-on-the-line pass to Andrew Wiggins and has some appreciation for the early performance of LaMelo Ball. Mostly they discussed David’s post full of observations from the first two weeks of the 2020-2021 season.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY December 28, 2020 TrueHoop’s favorite moments from a crazy year of BRING IT IN.

WEDNESDAY December 22, 2020 David Thorpe on the infinite potential of James Wiseman.

MONDAY December 20, 2020 TrueHoop on Rudy Gobert’s new deal and the dangerous Jazz.

FRIDAY December 18, 2020 Zachary Binney on whether people in the NBA are safe from COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY December 16, 2020 Jarod Hector on James Harden’s leadership.

MONDAY December 14, 2020 David and Henry on rookies whose early preseason performance stood out, or not.

FRIDAY December 11, 2020 David Thorpe’s preseason picks.

WEDNESDAY December 9, 2020 Ron Stewart on Mitch Richmond, Vince Carter, R.C. Buford, and many others.

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Today on our FINAL BRING IT IN of 2020, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector reminisce about their favorite moments from a crazy year of BRING IT IN.

Happy new year, TrueHoop family. We’ll see you in 2021.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY December 22, 2020 David Thorpe on the infinite potential of James Wiseman.

MONDAY December 20, 2020 TrueHoop on Rudy Gobert’s new deal and the dangerous Jazz.

FRIDAY December 18, 2020 Zachary Binney on whether people in the NBA are safe from COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY December 16, 2020 Jarod Hector on James Harden’s leadership.

MONDAY December 14, 2020 David and Henry on rookies whose early preseason performance stood out, or not.

FRIDAY December 11, 2020 David Thorpe’s preseason picks.

WEDNESDAY December 9, 2020 Ron Stewart on Mitch Richmond, Vince Carter, R.C. Buford, and many others.

MONDAY December 7, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on how the NBA is handling the 48 positive COVID tests.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott discussed the Nets’ playing with joy (except in the post-game TNT interview), Caris LeVert’s aggressive shooting, the infinite potential of James Wiseman, the Warriors’ prospects, the Lakers’ lack of rim protection when Marc Gasol sits, LeBron’s ankle and age, and the Clippers’ incredible passing.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY December 20, 2020 TrueHoop on Rudy Gobert’s new deal and the dangerous Jazz.

FRIDAY December 18, 2020 Zachary Binney on whether people in the NBA are safe from COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY December 16, 2020 Jarod Hector on James Harden’s leadership.

MONDAY December 14, 2020 David and Henry on rookies whose early preseason performance stood out, or not.

FRIDAY December 11, 2020 David Thorpe’s preseason picks.

WEDNESDAY December 9, 2020 Ron Stewart on Mitch Richmond, Vince Carter, R.C. Buford, and many others.

MONDAY December 7, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on how the NBA is handling the 48 positive COVID tests.

FRIDAY December 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Paul George and accountability.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott discussed big questions going into the NBA season.

Henry is recovered from COVID, LaMelo Ball made some amazing highlights but Terry Rozier has performed way better running the same team, does it matter where James Harden ends up?, Rudy Gobert’s new deal and the dangerous Jazz, and the Lakers’ challenge.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY December 18, 2020 Zachary Binney on whether people in the NBA are safe from COVID-19.

WEDNESDAY December 16, 2020 Jarod Hector on James Harden’s leadership.

MONDAY December 14, 2020 David and Henry on rookies whose early preseason performance stood out, or not.

FRIDAY December 11, 2020 David Thorpe’s preseason picks.

WEDNESDAY December 9, 2020 Ron Stewart on Mitch Richmond, Vince Carter, R.C. Buford, and many others.

MONDAY December 7, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on how the NBA is handling the 48 positive COVID tests.

FRIDAY December 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Paul George and accountability.

WEDNESDAY December 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers failed run at the title.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with return guest Zachary Binney, epidemiologist and Assistant Professor of Quantitative Theory and Methods at Emory University, Oxford College. His research currently sits at the intersection of sports and public health, focusing on sports injuries and athlete health.

The bubble is long gone, replaced by rigorous testing and various other protocols. How is the NBA doing? Are people in the NBA safe from COVID-19? What would it take to have fans back in stands? How long do new players need to isolate before joining teammates? Could some NBA teams be nearing herd immunity? What are the odds, given current infection rates, that this NBA season will make it to the end without interruption?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY December 16, 2020 Jarod Hector on James Harden’s leadership.

MONDAY December 14, 2020 David and Henry on rookies whose early preseason performance stood out, or not.

FRIDAY December 11, 2020 David Thorpe’s preseason picks.

WEDNESDAY December 9, 2020 Ron Stewart on Mitch Richmond, Vince Carter, R.C. Buford, and many others.

MONDAY December 7, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on how the NBA is handling the 48 positive COVID tests.

FRIDAY December 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Paul George and accountability.

WEDNESDAY December 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers failed run at the title.

MONDAY November 30, 2020 David Thorpe answered Henry Abbott’s 26 questions about the upcoming season.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about Giannis re-signing with the Bucks, James Harden’s leadership, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY December 14, 2020 David and Henry on rookies whose early preseason performance stood out, or not.

FRIDAY December 11, 2020 David Thorpe’s preseason picks.

WEDNESDAY December 9, 2020 Ron Stewart on Mitch Richmond, Vince Carter, R.C. Buford, and many others.

MONDAY December 7, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on how the NBA is handling the 48 positive COVID tests.

FRIDAY December 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Paul George and accountability.

WEDNESDAY December 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers failed run at the title.

MONDAY November 30, 2020 David Thorpe answered Henry Abbott’s 26 questions about the upcoming season.

WEDNESDAY November 25, 2020 Laker fans OUTRAGED that David Thorpe didn’t rank their team first.

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Obi Toppin, LaMelo Ball, Malachi Flynn, Cole Anthony, Devin Vassell, Deni Avdija, Facundo Campazzo, Tyrese Halliburton, Anthony Edwards … today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talked about rookies whose early preseason performance stood out, or not. Also: Rui Hachimura bullied Kevin Durant, Sekou Doumboya is David’s favorite of the preseason, DeAndre Hunter looks good, and Harry Giles is back!

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY December 11, 2020 David Thorpe’s preseason picks.

WEDNESDAY December 9, 2020 Ron Stewart on Mitch Richmond, Vince Carter, R.C. Buford, and many others.

MONDAY December 7, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on how the NBA is handling the 48 positive COVID tests.

FRIDAY December 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Paul George and accountability.

WEDNESDAY December 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers failed run at the title.

MONDAY November 30, 2020 David Thorpe answered Henry Abbott’s 26 questions about the upcoming season.

WEDNESDAY November 25, 2020 Laker fans OUTRAGED that David Thorpe didn’t rank their team first.

MONDAY November 23, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk free agency.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about David Thorpe’s preseason picks, understanding crazy NBA billionaires, Kyrie’s refusal to talk to the press, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY December 9, 2020 Ron Stewart on Mitch Richmond, Vince Carter, R.C. Buford, and many others.

MONDAY December 7, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on how the NBA is handling the 48 positive COVID tests.

FRIDAY December 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Paul George and accountability.

WEDNESDAY December 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers failed run at the title.

MONDAY November 30, 2020 David Thorpe answered Henry Abbott’s 26 questions about the upcoming season.

WEDNESDAY November 25, 2020 Laker fans OUTRAGED that David Thorpe didn’t rank their team first.

MONDAY November 23, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk free agency.

FRIDAY November 20, 2020 Jarod Hector on the Warriors’ nuclear option.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke to Rob Stewart. He’s a G-League and college scout for the Milwaukee Bucks and 32-year veteran of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He served as a men’s basketball assistant to current Oklahoma coach Lon Kruger, at Florida and Kansas State.

Mostly, he’s a longtime mentor to David Thorpe. They talked about Mitch Richmond, Vince Carter, R.C. Buford, and many others.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY December 7, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott on how the NBA is handling the 48 positive COVID tests.

FRIDAY December 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Paul George and accountability.

WEDNESDAY December 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers failed run at the title.

MONDAY November 30, 2020 David Thorpe answered Henry Abbott’s 26 questions about the upcoming season.

WEDNESDAY November 25, 2020 Laker fans OUTRAGED that David Thorpe didn’t rank their team first.

MONDAY November 23, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk free agency.

FRIDAY November 20, 2020 Jarod Hector on the Warriors’ nuclear option.

WEDNESDAY November 18, 2020 David and Henry consider 10 draft topics.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott rapid fire cover 20 NBA topics. How is the NBA handling the 48 positive COVID tests? Will the NBA will be able to play if entire cities shut down? How’s Zion Williamson doing in camp?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY December 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Paul George and accountability.

WEDNESDAY December 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers failed run at the title.

MONDAY November 30, 2020 David Thorpe answered Henry Abbott’s 26 questions about the upcoming season.

WEDNESDAY November 25, 2020 Laker fans OUTRAGED that David Thorpe didn’t rank their team first.

MONDAY November 23, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk free agency.

FRIDAY November 20, 2020 Jarod Hector on the Warriors’ nuclear option.

WEDNESDAY November 18, 2020 David and Henry consider 10 draft topics.

MONDAY November 16, 2020 David’s top picks for the draft this year.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about the NBA and major leagues returning to play, the Rockets line up, Paul George and accountability, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY December 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers failed run at the title.

MONDAY November 30, 2020 David Thorpe answered Henry Abbott’s 26 questions about the upcoming season.

WEDNESDAY November 25, 2020 Laker fans OUTRAGED that David Thorpe didn’t rank their team first.

MONDAY November 23, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk free agency.

FRIDAY November 20, 2020 Jarod Hector on the Warriors’ nuclear option.

WEDNESDAY November 18, 2020 David and Henry consider 10 draft topics.

MONDAY November 16, 2020 David’s top picks for the draft this year.

SATURDAY November 14, 2020 Jahmi'us Ramsey on prepping for the draft.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s David Thorpe and Henry Abbott discuss Jovan Buha’s article in the Athletic about Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers failed run at the title. Also: the Raptor and Blazers will be good, for different reasons. Joakim Noah stories. shared Joakim Noah stories and discussed why Pelton’s RPM projections love the Raptors. Kemba Walker, Bill Walton, John Wall, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY November 30, 2020 David Thorpe answered Henry Abbott’s 26 questions about the upcoming season.

WEDNESDAY November 25, 2020 Laker fans OUTRAGED that David Thorpe didn’t rank their team first.

MONDAY November 23, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk free agency.

FRIDAY November 20, 2020 Jarod Hector on the Warriors’ nuclear option.

WEDNESDAY November 18, 2020 David and Henry consider 10 draft topics.

MONDAY November 16, 2020 David’s top picks for the draft this year.

SATURDAY November 14, 2020 Jahmi'us Ramsey on prepping for the draft.

FRIDAY November 13, 2020 Jarod Hector on fan capacity at games.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop David Thorpe answered Henry Abbott’s 26 questions about the upcoming season. But something terrible happened, and the first ten were devoured by the angry gods of digital media. So here we proudly present the last 16, just to keep everyone on their toes.

Will the Knicks win 25 games? Do they want to? The Nets might be tremendous, but could they also miss the playoffs? Will teams play deep into their rosters because of the condensed schedule? Are the Blazers a top-four team in the West? And so on …

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY November 25, 2020 Laker fans OUTRAGED that David Thorpe didn’t rank their team first.

MONDAY November 23, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk free agency.

FRIDAY November 20, 2020 Jarod Hector on the Warriors’ nuclear option.

WEDNESDAY November 18, 2020 David and Henry consider 10 draft topics.

MONDAY November 16, 2020 David’s top picks for the draft this year.

SATURDAY November 14, 2020 Jahmi'us Ramsey on prepping for the draft.

FRIDAY November 13, 2020 Jarod Hector on fan capacity at games.

WEDNESDAY November 11, 2020 David and Henry discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece assessing LaMelo Ball.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about free agency, Taylor Rooks’ GQ report from the bubble, Laker fans OUTRAGED that David didn’t rank their team first, the next few months in the NBA, and the hard work David has putting in to make a really big batch of sangria.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY November 23, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk free agency.

FRIDAY November 20, 2020 Jarod Hector on the Warriors’ nuclear option.

WEDNESDAY November 18, 2020 David and Henry consider 10 draft topics.

MONDAY November 16, 2020 David’s top picks for the draft this year.

SATURDAY November 14, 2020 Jahmi'us Ramsey on prepping for the draft.

FRIDAY November 13, 2020 Jarod Hector on fan capacity at games.

WEDNESDAY November 11, 2020 David and Henry discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece assessing LaMelo Ball.

MONDAY November 9, 2020 Ben Alamar on using data and projections to make decisions in the NBA.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk free agency. It’s hard to make a good team better. Did ANY contender get better this offseason?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY November 20, 2020 Jarod Hector on the Warriors’ nuclear option.

WEDNESDAY November 18, 2020 David and Henry consider 10 draft topics.

MONDAY November 16, 2020 David’s top picks for the draft this year.

SATURDAY November 14, 2020 Jahmi'us Ramsey on prepping for the draft.

FRIDAY November 13, 2020 Jarod Hector on fan capacity at games.

WEDNESDAY November 11, 2020 David and Henry discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece assessing LaMelo Ball.

MONDAY November 9, 2020 Ben Alamar on using data and projections to make decisions in the NBA.

FRIDAY November 6, 2020 Jarod Hector on the election. And a little basketball.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about AOC, Joe Lacob’s spare $82 million, LaMelo’s draft night party, the Bucks’ plan B, the best ending of the Trump movie, the Warriors’ nuclear option, the Knicks’ massive cap space and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY November 18, 2020 David and Henry consider 10 draft topics.

MONDAY November 16, 2020 David’s top picks for the draft this year.

SATURDAY November 14, 2020 Jahmi'us Ramsey on prepping for the draft.

FRIDAY November 13, 2020 Jarod Hector on fan capacity at games.

WEDNESDAY November 11, 2020 David and Henry discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece assessing LaMelo Ball.

MONDAY November 9, 2020 Ben Alamar on using data and projections to make decisions in the NBA.

FRIDAY November 6, 2020 Jarod Hector on the election. And a little basketball.

WEDNESDAY November 4, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, Adena Jones, and Jarod Hector on the election.

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Today on BRING IT IN:

Who is contending now?

What are the Celtics up to?

Who are David’s favorite players in this draft?

How can this season happen given COVID numbers?

LaMelo doesn’t top most mock drafts anymore.

Is Wendell Carter interesting as a Warrior?

Anthony Edwards “needs support.” Which means?

What does Dennis Schroder do for the Lakers?

The Wizards should trade Bradley Beal for James Wiseman, Josh Okogie, James Johnson, Jarrett Culver, Naz Reid, and Jake Layman.

The Thunder and Pelicans have more picks over the next few year than they can use to draft players. They will be making trades at some point … maybe today.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY November 16, 2020 David’s top picks for the draft this year.

SATURDAY November 14, 2020 Jahmi'us Ramsey on prepping for the draft.

FRIDAY November 13, 2020 Jarod Hector on fan capacity at games.

WEDNESDAY November 11, 2020 David and Henry discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece assessing LaMelo Ball.

MONDAY November 9, 2020 Ben Alamar on using data and projections to make decisions in the NBA.

FRIDAY November 6, 2020 Jarod Hector on the election. And a little basketball.

WEDNESDAY November 4, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, Adena Jones, and Jarod Hector on the election.

FRIDAY October 30, 2020 Jarod Hector on the politics of NBA billionaires.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott have been getting ready for the draft and talked about David’s top picks for the draft picks this year.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

SATURDAY November 14, 2020 Jahmi'us Ramsey on prepping for the draft.

FRIDAY November 13, 2020 Jarod Hector on fan capacity at games.

WEDNESDAY November 11, 2020 David and Henry discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece assessing LaMelo Ball.

MONDAY November 9, 2020 Ben Alamar on using data and projections to make decisions in the NBA.

FRIDAY November 6, 2020 Jarod Hector on the election. And a little basketball.

WEDNESDAY November 4, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, Adena Jones, and Jarod Hector on the election.

FRIDAY October 30, 2020 Jarod Hector on the politics of NBA billionaires.

WEDNESDAY October 28, 2020 David Thorpe assessed James Wiseman.

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On a special BRING IT IN, Jarod Hector and Henry Abbott spoke with Texas Tech’s draft prospect Jahmi'us Ramsey. He talked about prepping for the draft, where he thinks he’ll go, the NBA players he most admires, picturing his first NBA game, the fire that burned his mother’s house, and the music on his phone.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY November 11, 2020 David and Henry discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece assessing LaMelo Ball.

MONDAY November 9, 2020 Ben Alamar on using data and projections to make decisions in the NBA.

FRIDAY November 6, 2020 Jarod Hector on the election. And a little basketball.

WEDNESDAY November 4, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, Adena Jones, and Jarod Hector on the election.

FRIDAY October 30, 2020 Jarod Hector on the politics of NBA billionaires.

WEDNESDAY October 28, 2020 David Thorpe assessed James Wiseman.

MONDAY October 26, 2020 Erica Vanstone on the meaning of sports.

FRIDAY October 23, 2020 Jarod Hector on how NBA coaches are chosen.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about the Constitution, Henry’s latest piece about the media’s ability to make people devalue human life, coronavirus and fan capacity at games, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY November 11, 2020 David and Henry discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece assessing LaMelo Ball.

MONDAY November 9, 2020 Ben Alamar on using data and projections to make decisions in the NBA.

FRIDAY November 6, 2020 Jarod Hector on the election. And a little basketball.

WEDNESDAY November 4, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, Adena Jones, and Jarod Hector on the election.

FRIDAY October 30, 2020 Jarod Hector on the politics of NBA billionaires.

WEDNESDAY October 28, 2020 David Thorpe assessed James Wiseman.

MONDAY October 26, 2020 Erica Vanstone on the meaning of sports.

FRIDAY October 23, 2020 Jarod Hector on how NBA coaches are chosen.

WEDNESDAY October 21, 2020 David Thorpe makes the case for why Davis’ last two months of play are as good as any big man’s … ever.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott reminisced about TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones preaching on BRING IT IN.

Then David and Henry discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece assessing LaMelo Ball. David has studied the tapes, read the articles, made the phone calls … and is baffled that so many experts see a top overall pick.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY November 9, 2020 Ben Alamar on using data and projections to make decisions in the NBA.

FRIDAY November 6, 2020 Jarod Hector on the election. And a little basketball.

WEDNESDAY November 4, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, Adena Jones, and Jarod Hector on the election.

FRIDAY October 30, 2020 Jarod Hector on the politics of NBA billionaires.

WEDNESDAY October 28, 2020 David Thorpe assessed James Wiseman.

MONDAY October 26, 2020 Erica Vanstone on the meaning of sports.

FRIDAY October 23, 2020 Jarod Hector on how NBA coaches are chosen.

WEDNESDAY October 21, 2020 David Thorpe makes the case for why Davis’ last two months of play are as good as any big man’s … ever.

MONDAY October 19, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector fired up the trade machine.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on how the NBA has responded to the election results. We said our farewells as Adena goes on hiatus from BRING IT IN for a while to give max hustle on her startup, AnotherLane. We’re rooting for you, Adena!

Then Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Ben Alamar, a leader and innovator in the field of sports analytics for over 15 years. He was previously the Director of Analytics at ESPN, and has worked for the Thunder, Cavaliers, and now Apple.

They talked about using data and projections to make decisions. Who in the NBA is good and who is terrible at evidence-based decision making?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY November 6, 2020 Jarod Hector on the election. And a little basketball.

WEDNESDAY November 4, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, Adena Jones, and Jarod Hector on the election.

FRIDAY October 30, 2020 Jarod Hector on the politics of NBA billionaires.

WEDNESDAY October 28, 2020 David Thorpe assessed James Wiseman.

MONDAY October 26, 2020 Erica Vanstone on the meaning of sports.

FRIDAY October 23, 2020 Jarod Hector on how NBA coaches are chosen.

WEDNESDAY October 21, 2020 David Thorpe makes the case for why Davis’ last two months of play are as good as any big man’s … ever.

MONDAY October 19, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector fired up the trade machine.

FRIDAY October 16, 2020 David Thorpe reveals his top five NBA players.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

Media companies are slow calling the presidential race, so we did! Ha! Then we talked about all anyone is talking about: the election. And a little basketball.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY November 4, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, Adena Jones, and Jarod Hector on the election.

FRIDAY October 30, 2020 Jarod Hector on the politics of NBA billionaires.

WEDNESDAY October 28, 2020 David Thorpe assessed James Wiseman.

MONDAY October 26, 2020 Erica Vanstone on the meaning of sports.

FRIDAY October 23, 2020 Jarod Hector on how NBA coaches are chosen.

WEDNESDAY October 21, 2020 David Thorpe makes the case for why Davis’ last two months of play are as good as any big man’s … ever.

MONDAY October 19, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector fired up the trade machine.

FRIDAY October 16, 2020 David Thorpe reveals his top five NBA players.

WEDNESDAY October 14, 2020 Jarod Hector reveals his top five NBA players.

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BRING IT IN was always part group therapy session. Today Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, Jarod Hector, and Adena Jones sift through the morning after election day 2020.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY October 30, 2020 Jarod Hector on the politics of NBA billionaires.

WEDNESDAY October 28, 2020 David Thorpe assessed James Wiseman.

MONDAY October 26, 2020 Erica Vanstone on the meaning of sports.

FRIDAY October 23, 2020 Jarod Hector on how NBA coaches are chosen.

WEDNESDAY October 21, 2020 David Thorpe makes the case for why Davis’ last two months of play are as good as any big man’s … ever.

MONDAY October 19, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector fired up the trade machine.

FRIDAY October 16, 2020 David Thorpe reveals his top five NBA players.

WEDNESDAY October 14, 2020 Jarod Hector reveals his top five NBA players.

MONDAY October 12, 2020 Adena Jones on NBA bubble after the Lakers took their 17th championship.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about the politics of NBA billionaires, remaining calm when expecting chaos, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY October 28, 2020 David Thorpe assessed James Wiseman.

MONDAY October 26, 2020 Erica Vanstone on the meaning of sports.

FRIDAY October 23, 2020 Jarod Hector on how NBA coaches are chosen.

WEDNESDAY October 21, 2020 David Thorpe makes the case for why Davis’ last two months of play are as good as any big man’s … ever.

MONDAY October 19, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector fired up the trade machine.

FRIDAY October 16, 2020 David Thorpe reveals his top five NBA players.

WEDNESDAY October 14, 2020 Jarod Hector reveals his top five NBA players.

MONDAY October 12, 2020 Adena Jones on NBA bubble after the Lakers took their 17th championship.

FRIDAY October 9, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY with Henry and David.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talked about the NBA draft.

David Thorpe watched a ton of video, made some phone calls, and did some research. He talked about what he’s learned about James Wiseman. How would he fit with the Warriors? Is he a can’t miss prospect?

You can read more of David’s assessment in his latest TrueHoop piece here.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY October 26, 2020 Erica Vanstone on the meaning of sports.

FRIDAY October 23, 2020 Jarod Hector on how NBA coaches are chosen.

WEDNESDAY October 21, 2020 David Thorpe makes the case for why Davis’ last two months of play are as good as any big man’s … ever.

MONDAY October 19, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector fired up the trade machine.

FRIDAY October 16, 2020 David Thorpe reveals his top five NBA players.

WEDNESDAY October 14, 2020 Jarod Hector reveals his top five NBA players.

MONDAY October 12, 2020 Adena Jones on NBA bubble after the Lakers took their 17th championship.

FRIDAY October 9, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY with Henry and David.

WEDNESDAY October 7, 2020 David and Jarod cross swords in battle on the best players ever.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with return guest Erica Vanstone, the Executive Director Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.

Erica updated us on how Flat Track Derby’s innovative, evidence-based COVID plan has fared, the meaning of sports, the election, and something Erica is calling “PHight” island.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY October 23, 2020 Jarod Hector on how NBA coaches are chosen.

WEDNESDAY October 21, 2020 David Thorpe makes the case for why Davis’ last two months of play are as good as any big man’s … ever.

MONDAY October 19, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector fired up the trade machine.

FRIDAY October 16, 2020 David Thorpe reveals his top five NBA players.

WEDNESDAY October 14, 2020 Jarod Hector reveals his top five NBA players.

MONDAY October 12, 2020 Adena Jones on NBA bubble after the Lakers took their 17th championship.

FRIDAY October 9, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY with Henry and David.

WEDNESDAY October 7, 2020 David and Jarod cross swords in battle on the best players ever.

MONDAY October 5, 2020 David Thorpe on the Lakers.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about how NBA coaches are chosen, sports ratings, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY October 21, 2020 David Thorpe makes the case for why Davis’ last two months of play are as good as any big man’s … ever.

MONDAY October 19, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector fired up the trade machine.

FRIDAY October 16, 2020 David Thorpe reveals his top five NBA players.

WEDNESDAY October 14, 2020 Jarod Hector reveals his top five NBA players.

MONDAY October 12, 2020 Adena Jones on NBA bubble after the Lakers took their 17th championship.

FRIDAY October 9, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY with Henry and David.

WEDNESDAY October 7, 2020 David and Jarod cross swords in battle on the best players ever.

MONDAY October 5, 2020 David Thorpe on the Lakers.

FRIDAY October 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Doc Rivers as the next Sixers coach.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece on Anthony Davis. He makes the case for why Davis’ last two months of play are as good as any big man’s … ever.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY October 19, 2020 David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector fired up the trade machine.

FRIDAY October 16, 2020 David Thorpe reveals his top five NBA players.

WEDNESDAY October 14, 2020 Jarod Hector reveals his top five NBA players.

MONDAY October 12, 2020 Adena Jones on NBA bubble after the Lakers took their 17th championship.

FRIDAY October 9, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY with Henry and David.

WEDNESDAY October 7, 2020 David and Jarod cross swords in battle on the best players ever.

MONDAY October 5, 2020 David Thorpe on the Lakers.

FRIDAY October 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Doc Rivers as the next Sixers coach.

THURSDAY October 1, 2020 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector answered your brilliant Finals questions.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones, in super fly Another Lane gear, updated us on life after the NBA bubble.

Then David Thorpe, Henry Abbott, and Jarod Hector fired up the trade machine. Many good teams in the West have abysmal odds of winning next year’s title. Does that mean some really good players might be available? David spent the weekend wondering about the idea that the Rockets might trade James Harden. What might it look like?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY October 16, 2020 David Thorpe reveals his top five NBA players.

WEDNESDAY October 14, 2020 Jarod Hector reveals his top five NBA players.

MONDAY October 12, 2020 Adena Jones on NBA bubble after the Lakers took their 17th championship.

FRIDAY October 9, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY with Henry and David.

WEDNESDAY October 7, 2020 David and Jarod cross swords in battle on the best players ever.

MONDAY October 5, 2020 David Thorpe on the Lakers.

FRIDAY October 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Doc Rivers as the next Sixers coach.

THURSDAY October 1, 2020 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector answered your brilliant Finals questions.

WEDNESDAY September 30, 2020 Shea Serrano on the Finals.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

Then—after days of trash talk—David Thorpe revealed his top five all-time players, revealing the super-secret forward he has been teasing all week.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY October 14, 2020 Jarod Hector reveals his top five NBA players.

MONDAY October 12, 2020 Adena Jones on NBA bubble after the Lakers took their 17th championship.

FRIDAY October 9, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY with Henry and David.

WEDNESDAY October 7, 2020 David and Jarod cross swords in battle on the best players ever.

MONDAY October 5, 2020 David Thorpe on the Lakers.

FRIDAY October 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Doc Rivers as the next Sixers coach.

THURSDAY October 1, 2020 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector answered your brilliant Finals questions.

WEDNESDAY September 30, 2020 Shea Serrano on the Finals.

MONDAY September 28, 2020 Jeff Pearlman on his latest book, “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty.”

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Today on BRING IT IN Jarod Hector reveals his top five picks for NBA’s G.O.A.T. and Henry Abbott and David Thorpe pick them apart.

Friday David will unveil his top five.

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MONDAY October 12, 2020 Adena Jones on NBA bubble after the Lakers took their 17th championship.

FRIDAY October 9, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY with Henry and David.

WEDNESDAY October 7, 2020 David and Jarod cross swords in battle on the best players ever.

MONDAY October 5, 2020 David Thorpe on the Lakers.

FRIDAY October 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Doc Rivers as the next Sixers coach.

THURSDAY October 1, 2020 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector answered your brilliant Finals questions.

WEDNESDAY September 30, 2020 Shea Serrano on the Finals.

MONDAY September 28, 2020 Jeff Pearlman on his latest book, “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty.”

FRIDAY September 25, 2020 Jarod Hector on Jimmy Butler as a leader.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones, in super fly Another Lane gear, gave us all the feels from the NBA bubble after the Lakers took their 17th championship.

Then David Thorpe and Jarod Hector join to debate Henry’s top five picks for NBA’s G.O.A.T.

Wednesday Jarod will present his picks.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY October 9, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY with Henry and David.

WEDNESDAY October 7, 2020 David and Jarod cross swords in battle on the best players ever.

MONDAY October 5, 2020 David Thorpe on the Lakers.

FRIDAY October 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Doc Rivers as the next Sixers coach.

THURSDAY October 1, 2020 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector answered your brilliant Finals questions.

WEDNESDAY September 30, 2020 Shea Serrano on the Finals.

MONDAY September 28, 2020 Jeff Pearlman on his latest book, “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty.”

FRIDAY September 25, 2020 Jarod Hector on Jimmy Butler as a leader.

WEDNESDAY September 23, 2020 Joshua Mendelsohn on the history and consequence of the NBA.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about Jarod’s favorite band, The Capitalist Machine, G.O.A.T. players, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY October 7, 2020 David and Jarod cross swords in battle on the best players ever.

MONDAY October 5, 2020 David Thorpe on the Lakers.

FRIDAY October 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Doc Rivers as the next Sixers coach.

THURSDAY October 1, 2020 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector answered your brilliant Finals questions.

WEDNESDAY September 30, 2020 Shea Serrano on the Finals.

MONDAY September 28, 2020 Jeff Pearlman on his latest book, “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty.”

FRIDAY September 25, 2020 Jarod Hector on Jimmy Butler as a leader.

WEDNESDAY September 23, 2020 Joshua Mendelsohn on the history and consequence of the NBA.

MONDAY September 21, 2020 Adena Jones on Anthony Davis’s game winner during the Lakers v. Nuggets match up.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talked about Anthony Davis, a rule change we’re calling The Harden Rule, Kyle Kuzma, and then, near the end, David alarms everyone by questioning Jarod Hector’s views on the best players ever.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY October 5, 2020 David Thorpe on the Lakers.

FRIDAY October 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Doc Rivers as the next Sixers coach.

THURSDAY October 1, 2020 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector answered your brilliant Finals questions.

WEDNESDAY September 30, 2020 Shea Serrano on the Finals.

MONDAY September 28, 2020 Jeff Pearlman on his latest book, “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty.”

FRIDAY September 25, 2020 Jarod Hector on Jimmy Butler as a leader.

WEDNESDAY September 23, 2020 Joshua Mendelsohn on the history and consequence of the NBA.

MONDAY September 21, 2020 Adena Jones on Anthony Davis’s game winner during the Lakers v. Nuggets match up.

FRIDAY September 18, 2020 Why David thinks the Lakers will roll the Nuggets.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on life in the NBA and WNBA bubbles.

Then David, Henry, and Adena talked about the Lakers’ performance during last night’s game and more.

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RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY October 2, 2020 Jarod Hector on Doc Rivers as the next Sixers coach.

THURSDAY October 1, 2020 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector answered your brilliant Finals questions.

WEDNESDAY September 30, 2020 Shea Serrano on the Finals.

MONDAY September 28, 2020 Jeff Pearlman on his latest book, “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty.”

FRIDAY September 25, 2020 Jarod Hector on Jimmy Butler as a leader.

WEDNESDAY September 23, 2020 Joshua Mendelsohn on the history and consequence of the NBA.

MONDAY September 21, 2020 Adena Jones on Anthony Davis’s game winner during the Lakers v. Nuggets match up.

FRIDAY September 18, 2020 Why David thinks the Lakers will roll the Nuggets.

WEDNESDAY September 16, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about the Clippers Game 7 defeat to the Nuggets.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about Trump testing positive for COVID-19, Doc Rivers as the next Sixers coach, and the current NBA injury toll this season.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

THURSDAY October 1, 2020 David Thorpe and Jarod Hector answered your brilliant Finals questions.

WEDNESDAY September 30, 2020 Shea Serrano on the Finals.

MONDAY September 28, 2020 Jeff Pearlman on his latest book, “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty.”

FRIDAY September 25, 2020 Jarod Hector on Jimmy Butler as a leader.

WEDNESDAY September 23, 2020 Joshua Mendelsohn on the history and consequence of the NBA.

MONDAY September 21, 2020 Adena Jones on Anthony Davis’s game winner during the Lakers v. Nuggets match up.

FRIDAY September 18, 2020 Why David thinks the Lakers will roll the Nuggets.

WEDNESDAY September 16, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about the Clippers Game 7 defeat to the Nuggets.

MONDAY September 14, 2020 Adena Jones on Russell Westbrook’s shouting match with Rajon Rondo’s brother.

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On a special BRING IT IN, David Thorpe and Jarod Hector answered your brilliant Finals questions. What did we learn about the current state of Kendrick Nunn? What adjustments are there for Miami to make? They discuss, and much more. Use the hashtag #TrueHoop on Twitter throughout the Finals to submit questions.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY September 30, 2020 Shea Serrano on the Finals.

MONDAY September 28, 2020 Jeff Pearlman on his latest book, “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty.”

FRIDAY September 25, 2020 Jarod Hector on Jimmy Butler as a leader.

WEDNESDAY September 23, 2020 Joshua Mendelsohn on the history and consequence of the NBA.

MONDAY September 21, 2020 Adena Jones on Anthony Davis’s game winner during the Lakers v. Nuggets match up.

FRIDAY September 18, 2020 Why David thinks the Lakers will roll the Nuggets.

WEDNESDAY September 16, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about the Clippers Game 7 defeat to the Nuggets.

MONDAY September 14, 2020 Adena Jones on Russell Westbrook’s shouting match with Rajon Rondo’s brother.

FRIDAY September 11, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kyle Lowry’s elite performance.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Shea Serrano, author of “Basketball (and other things),” and several other books. He’s a Ringer writer and wonderful critic of Donald Trump.

They shared memories of greatest dunk contests, argued about the best basketball movie of all time, and talked about the Finals.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY September 28, 2020 Jeff Pearlman on his latest book, “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty.”

FRIDAY September 25, 2020 Jarod Hector on Jimmy Butler as a leader.

WEDNESDAY September 23, 2020 Joshua Mendelsohn on the history and consequence of the NBA.

MONDAY September 21, 2020 Adena Jones on Anthony Davis’s game winner during the Lakers v. Nuggets match up.

FRIDAY September 18, 2020 Why David thinks the Lakers will roll the Nuggets.

WEDNESDAY September 16, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about the Clippers Game 7 defeat to the Nuggets.

MONDAY September 14, 2020 Adena Jones on Russell Westbrook’s shouting match with Rajon Rondo’s brother.

FRIDAY September 11, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kyle Lowry’s elite performance.

WEDNESDAY September 9, 2020 Stan Van Gundy live from the bubble in Orlando.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on life in the NBA bubble and celebrated Fat Bear Week.

Then Henry Abbott spoke with Jeff Pearlman, New York Times best-selling author of nine books. His latest release, “Three-Ring Circus: Kobe, Shaq, Phil and the Crazy Years of the Lakers Dynasty” comes out in hardcover In September 2020 and is available now in myriad places. He’s a former Sports Illustrated senior writer, a former ESPN.com columnist and a former staff writer for Newsday and The (Nashville) Tennessean.

They talked about Jeff’s latest book and told stories of their adventures in sports reporting.

The video is here:

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY September 25, 2020 Jarod Hector on Jimmy Butler as a leader.

WEDNESDAY September 23, 2020 Joshua Mendelsohn on the history and consequence of the NBA.

MONDAY September 21, 2020 Adena Jones on Anthony Davis’s game winner during the Lakers v. Nuggets match up.

FRIDAY September 18, 2020 Why David thinks the Lakers will roll the Nuggets.

WEDNESDAY September 16, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about the Clippers Game 7 defeat to the Nuggets.

MONDAY September 14, 2020 Adena Jones on Russell Westbrook’s shouting match with Rajon Rondo’s brother.

FRIDAY September 11, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kyle Lowry’s elite performance.

WEDNESDAY September 9, 2020 Stan Van Gundy live from the bubble in Orlando.

TUESDAY September 8, 2020 Adena Jones on Jimmy Butler’s $20 a cup coffee business in the bubble.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

First Judy went off on people glowing up during the pandemic instead of eating gallons of chips and salsa like she is. Then Henry, David, and Jarod talked about Jimmy Butler as a leader, Heat’s Erik Spoelstra on rookie Tyler Herro, and much more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY September 23, 2020 Joshua Mendelsohn on the history and consequence of the NBA.

MONDAY September 21, 2020 Adena Jones on Anthony Davis’s game winner during the Lakers v. Nuggets match up.

FRIDAY September 18, 2020 Why David thinks the Lakers will roll the Nuggets.

WEDNESDAY September 16, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about the Clippers Game 7 defeat to the Nuggets.

MONDAY September 14, 2020 Adena Jones on Russell Westbrook’s shouting match with Rajon Rondo’s brother.

FRIDAY September 11, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kyle Lowry’s elite performance.

WEDNESDAY September 9, 2020 Stan Van Gundy live from the bubble in Orlando.

TUESDAY September 8, 2020 Adena Jones on Jimmy Butler’s $20 a cup coffee business in the bubble.

FRIDAY September 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Brooklyn Nets’ choice of Steve Nash for head coach.

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On BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Joshua Mendelsohn, author of “THE CAP: How Larry Fleisher and David Stern Built the Modern NBA.” He’s a veteran labor lawyer with extensive experience in sports, entertainment, and broadcasting. He is also an adjunct professor at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, teaching collective bargaining in sports and entertainment.

They talked about the history and consequence of the NBA salary cap, and imagine what the NBA would look like without it.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY September 21, 2020 Adena Jones on Anthony Davis’s game winner during the Lakers v. Nuggets match up.

FRIDAY September 18, 2020 Why David thinks the Lakers will roll the Nuggets.

WEDNESDAY September 16, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about the Clippers Game 7 defeat to the Nuggets.

MONDAY September 14, 2020 Adena Jones on Russell Westbrook’s shouting match with Rajon Rondo’s brother.

FRIDAY September 11, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kyle Lowry’s elite performance.

WEDNESDAY September 9, 2020 Stan Van Gundy live from the bubble in Orlando.

TUESDAY September 8, 2020 Adena Jones on Jimmy Butler’s $20 a cup coffee business in the bubble.

FRIDAY September 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Brooklyn Nets’ choice of Steve Nash for head coach.

WEDNESDAY September 2, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about how incredibly tired players look at the end of the bubble’s close games.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on life in the NBA bubble, in particular Jimmy Butler’s Big Face Coffee Shop merch!

Then BRING IT IN special guest host Jarod Hector and TrueHoop analyst David Thorpe analyzed what he called LeBron’s “horrendous” performance and Anthony Davis’s game winner during last night’s Lakers v. Nuggets match up.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY September 18, 2020 Why David thinks the Lakers will roll the Nuggets.

WEDNESDAY September 16, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about the Clippers Game 7 defeat to the Nuggets.

MONDAY September 14, 2020 Adena Jones on Russell Westbrook’s shouting match with Rajon Rondo’s brother.

FRIDAY September 11, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kyle Lowry’s elite performance.

WEDNESDAY September 9, 2020 Stan Van Gundy live from the bubble in Orlando.

TUESDAY September 8, 2020 Adena Jones on Jimmy Butler’s $20 a cup coffee business in the bubble.

FRIDAY September 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Brooklyn Nets’ choice of Steve Nash for head coach.

WEDNESDAY September 2, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about how incredibly tired players look at the end of the bubble’s close games.

MONDAY August 31, 2020 Adena Jones on legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

The goal was to discuss the Miami Heat’s culture, Doc Rivers’ future, why David thinks the Lakers will roll the Nuggets, what Jarod called “Tucker Carlson’s Road To Damascus,” and all that happened. But also for some strange reason golf kept popping up.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY September 16, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about the Clippers Game 7 defeat to the Nuggets.

MONDAY September 14, 2020 Adena Jones on Russell Westbrook’s shouting match with Rajon Rondo’s brother.

FRIDAY September 11, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kyle Lowry’s elite performance.

WEDNESDAY September 9, 2020 Stan Van Gundy live from the bubble in Orlando.

TUESDAY September 8, 2020 Adena Jones on Jimmy Butler’s $20 a cup coffee business in the bubble.

FRIDAY September 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Brooklyn Nets’ choice of Steve Nash for head coach.

WEDNESDAY September 2, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about how incredibly tired players look at the end of the bubble’s close games.

MONDAY August 31, 2020 Adena Jones on legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY August 28, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott talk about the Clippers Game 7 defeat to the Nuggets.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY September 14, 2020 Adena Jones on Russell Westbrook’s shouting match with Rajon Rondo’s brother.

FRIDAY September 11, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kyle Lowry’s elite performance.

WEDNESDAY September 9, 2020 Stan Van Gundy live from the bubble in Orlando.

TUESDAY September 8, 2020 Adena Jones on Jimmy Butler’s $20 a cup coffee business in the bubble.

FRIDAY September 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Brooklyn Nets’ choice of Steve Nash for head coach.

WEDNESDAY September 2, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about how incredibly tired players look at the end of the bubble’s close games.

MONDAY August 31, 2020 Adena Jones on legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY August 28, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Emergency BRING IT IN on the Bucks strike.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on Russell Westbrook’s shouting match with Rajon Rondo’s brother and more.

Then Henry Abbott and David Thorpe previewed Game 7, discussed David’s latest TrueHoop piece about giving it all in the bubble, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY September 11, 2020 Jarod Hector on Kyle Lowry’s elite performance.

WEDNESDAY September 9, 2020 Stan Van Gundy live from the bubble in Orlando.

TUESDAY September 8, 2020 Adena Jones on Jimmy Butler’s $20 a cup coffee business in the bubble.

FRIDAY September 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Brooklyn Nets’ choice of Steve Nash for head coach.

WEDNESDAY September 2, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about how incredibly tired players look at the end of the bubble’s close games.

MONDAY August 31, 2020 Adena Jones on legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY August 28, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Emergency BRING IT IN on the Bucks strike.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Dana Smith on when fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talk about boo-ing during the return of the NFL, Kyle Lowry’s elite performance, and made their guesses for who’s going to win tonight.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY September 9, 2020 Stan Van Gundy live from the bubble in Orlando.

TUESDAY September 8, 2020 Adena Jones on Jimmy Butler’s $20 a cup coffee business in the bubble.

FRIDAY September 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Brooklyn Nets’ choice of Steve Nash for head coach.

WEDNESDAY September 2, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about how incredibly tired players look at the end of the bubble’s close games.

MONDAY August 31, 2020 Adena Jones on legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY August 28, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Emergency BRING IT IN on the Bucks strike.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Dana Smith on when fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again.

MONDAY August 24, 2020 David Thorpe on three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with NBA analyst Stan Van Gundy—former head coach of the Heat, Magic, and Pistons—live from the bubble in Orlando.

Who’s going to win the title now that the Bucks are out? What makes the Lakers’ defense so good? Does he have to drink special tea to keep from losing his voice? We covered a lot of ground …

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

TUESDAY September 8, 2020 Adena Jones on Jimmy Butler’s $20 a cup coffee business in the bubble.

FRIDAY September 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Brooklyn Nets’ choice of Steve Nash for head coach.

WEDNESDAY September 2, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about how incredibly tired players look at the end of the bubble’s close games.

MONDAY August 31, 2020 Adena Jones on legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY August 28, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Emergency BRING IT IN on the Bucks strike.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Dana Smith on when fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again.

MONDAY August 24, 2020 David Thorpe on three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers.

FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with NBA analyst Stan Van Gundy—former head coach of the Heat, Magic, and Pistons—live from the bubble in Orlando.

Who’s going to win the title now that the Bucks are out? What makes the Lakers’ defense so good? Does he have to drink special tea to keep from losing his voice? We covered a lot of ground …

(The episode ran long. Part 2 of the audio is here.)

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

TUESDAY September 8, 2020 Adena Jones on Jimmy Butler’s $20 a cup coffee business in the bubble.

FRIDAY September 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Brooklyn Nets’ choice of Steve Nash for head coach.

WEDNESDAY September 2, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about how incredibly tired players look at the end of the bubble’s close games.

MONDAY August 31, 2020 Adena Jones on legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY August 28, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Emergency BRING IT IN on the Bucks strike.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Dana Smith on when fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again.

MONDAY August 24, 2020 David Thorpe on three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers.

FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on Jimmy Butler’s $20 a cup coffee business in the bubble. Then we were delighted by video of children in the bubble—but not LeBron’s kids who are not there for reasons he can explain.

Then Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector joined Adena to discuss the incredible number of top playoff contributors who were not lottery picks—and many of whom were not drafted at all. Why are teams drafting so many players that don’t stick?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY September 4, 2020 Jarod Hector on Brooklyn Nets’ choice of Steve Nash for head coach.

WEDNESDAY September 2, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about how incredibly tired players look at the end of the bubble’s close games.

MONDAY August 31, 2020 Adena Jones on legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY August 28, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Emergency BRING IT IN on the Bucks strike.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Dana Smith on when fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again.

MONDAY August 24, 2020 David Thorpe on three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers.

FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.

WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about Brooklyn Nets’ choice of Steve Nash for head coach, the Kemba pass of the year, OG’s game-winner, MULAN and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY September 2, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about how incredibly tired players look at the end of the bubble’s close games.

MONDAY August 31, 2020 Adena Jones on legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY August 28, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Emergency BRING IT IN on the Bucks strike.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Dana Smith on when fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again.

MONDAY August 24, 2020 David Thorpe on three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers.

FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.

WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.

MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about how incredibly tired players look at the end of the bubble’s close games. Are we about to see injury city?

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY September 2, 2020 Adena Jones on legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY August 28, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Emergency BRING IT IN on the Bucks strike.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Dana Smith on when fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again.

MONDAY August 24, 2020 David Thorpe on three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers.

FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.

WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.

MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.

FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones spoke with us about the world’s reaction to the passing of Chadwick Boseman and the impact of The Black Panther, as well as legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson.

Then Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector joined Adena to tell stories about Coach Thompson—and the NBA playoffs.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY August 28, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Emergency BRING IT IN on the Bucks strike.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Dana Smith on when fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again.

MONDAY August 24, 2020 David Thorpe on three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers.

FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.

WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.

MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.

FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.

WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about NBA employees on strike in the wake of shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, how the discontent could have connections to Russian influence, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Emergency BRING IT IN on the Bucks strike.

WEDNESDAY August 26, 2020 Dana Smith on when fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again.

MONDAY August 24, 2020 David Thorpe on three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers.

FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.

WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.

MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.

FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.

WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.

MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.

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The Milwaukee Bucks did not take the court Wednesday afternoon for Game 5—in reaction to the shooting of an unarmed Jacob Blake in front of his children in Kenosha, Wisconsin—and the ensuing fallout. Then the NBA postponed the three games of the night. In an emergency BRING IT IN, Adena Jones, Jarod Hector, Emory Univerity history scholar Dr. Carl Suddler (author of “Presumed Criminal”), David Thorpe, and Henry Abbott came together to discuss this historic NBA and U.S. moment.

What are the NBA players risking by protesting play? What can/should they demand?

More of Dr. Suddler on BRING IT IN:

TUESDAY June 9, 2020 Dr. Carl Suddler on defunding the police.

WEDNESDAY July 8, 2020 Adena Jones on WNBA player reaction Kelly Loeffler, and Dr. Carl Suddler on inspiring NBA players to make their own demands.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on —wow, Doc Rivers is powerful—the shooting of Jacob Blake, as well as Wubble beef, Paul George, and LeBron.

Then Henry Abbott and David Thorpe welcome back award-winning COVID-19 reporter Dana Smith, senior writer for Elemental at Medium. Under pressure, and with a lot of guesswork, Smith estimates it will be a year before fans can safely sit in stands at basketball games again. She also gives a full update on vaccines, treatments, testing, the NBA bubble, and eating in restaurants.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY August 24, 2020 David Thorpe on three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers.

FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.

WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.

MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.

FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.

WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.

MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.

FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.

WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe talk about the playoffs. David discusses three head-scratching coaching errors from the Mavericks and Clippers during last night’s game, and Luka Doncic’s impressive performance. They also talk about the step-back having a moment …

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY August 21, 2020 Jarod Hector on why LeBron’s performance appears a little off.

WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.

MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.

FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.

WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.

MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.

FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.

WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.

MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about reopening the league, asked why LeBron’s performance appears a little off, and how to fix the NBA’s viewership problem.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY August 19, 2020 TrueHoop on body cam footage of Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.

MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.

FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.

WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.

MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.

FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.

WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.

MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.

FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on life in the NBA bubble.

Then Henry Abbott and David Thorpe offer a speed tour of the eight series, and talked with TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and Judy Goodwin about the latest body cam footage of Alameda County Deputy Sheriff Alan Strickland and Raptors President Masai Ujiri last June.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY August 17, 2020 David Thorpe and Henry Abbott preview the playoffs.

FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.

WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.

MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.

FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.

WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.

MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.

FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.

WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball.

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And we’re back! On our return to BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe gleefully talk shop about the playoffs.

David makes his bets on which teams will win their matches, and Henry and David talk about the second wave of the NBA’s 3-point revolution, guarding Damian Lillard, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY August 7, 2020 Adena Jones on the WNBA and Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY.

WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.

MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.

FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.

WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.

MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.

FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.

WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball.

MONDAY July 20, 2020 Jeff Asher on Louisiana’s COVID numbers.

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Today on BRING IT IN we welcomed back TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones, who gave us a a glimpse of NBA and WNBA life.

Then Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about J. Cole’s chances of getting into the NBA, what science says about LeBron James icing his groin, and then Henry waxes poetic about his Trail Blazers’ bubble performance.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY August 5, 2020 Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas on their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.

MONDAY August 3, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.

FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.

WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.

MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.

FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.

WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball.

MONDAY July 20, 2020 Jeff Asher on Louisiana’s COVID numbers.

FRIDAY July 17, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA not making public the rules of play in the bubble.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Mary Pilon and Louisa Thomas about their new book LOSERS: Dispatches From the Other Side of the Scoreboard.

Mary Pilon is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Monopolists and The Kevin Show. She contributes to The New Yorker, Esquire, MSNBC, Vice, and Politico. She has been a staff reporter for the New York Times and Wall Street Journal, and was an NBC sports producer at the the 2016 Olympics.

Louisa Thomas is a staff writer at the New Yorker, and the author of Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams and Conscience: Two Soldiers, Two Pacifists, One Family—a Test of Will and Faith in World War I. She is a former writer and editor for ESPN’s Grantland (where she wrote many INCREDIBLE stories, including this memorable one about Nets executive Irina Pavlova), and a former fellow at New America. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and other places.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY August 2, 2020 Travonne Edwards on how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting.

FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.

WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.

MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.

FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.

WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball.

MONDAY July 20, 2020 Jeff Asher on Louisiana’s COVID numbers.

FRIDAY July 17, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA not making public the rules of play in the bubble.

WEDNESDAY July 15, 2020 Adena Jones on life in the NBA bubble and WNBA wubble and Allen Iverson love with John Jervay.

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The Kevin Show: An Olympic Athlete’s Battle with Mental Illness
Losers: Dispatches from the Other Side of the Scoreboard
Conscience: Two Soldiers, Two Pacifists, One Family--a Test of Will andFaith in World War I
Louisa: The Extraordinary Life of Mrs. Adams
The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe spoke with Travonne Edwards, NBA Analyst for The Athletic, co-founder of Count The Dings, and until a couple of weeks ago … a teacher!

They talked about James Harden’s performance, how the Rockets’ tiny lineup hypnotized Brook Lopez into unconventional shooting, and what makes authentic Black Lives Matter progress vs. empty gestures.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY July 31, 2020 Jarod Hector on return of NBA play.

WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.

MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.

FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.

WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball.

MONDAY July 20, 2020 Jeff Asher on Louisiana’s COVID numbers.

FRIDAY July 17, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA not making public the rules of play in the bubble.

WEDNESDAY July 15, 2020 Adena Jones on life in the NBA bubble and WNBA wubble and Allen Iverson love with John Jervay.

MONDAY July 13, 2020 Marcus Elliott on whether he worries about the players risking their lives.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

Palpably excited about about the return of NBA play, they talked pick and rolls, LeBron James’ performance last night, abuse in Chinese NBA academies, and kneeling during the national anthem.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY July 29, 2020 Dr. Michael Mina with an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests.

MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.

FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.

WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball.

MONDAY July 20, 2020 Jeff Asher on Louisiana’s COVID numbers.

FRIDAY July 17, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA not making public the rules of play in the bubble.

WEDNESDAY July 15, 2020 Adena Jones on life in the NBA bubble and WNBA wubble and Allen Iverson love with John Jervay.

MONDAY July 13, 2020 Marcus Elliott on whether he worries about the players risking their lives.

FRIDAY July 10, 2020 Ben Aronson on DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Dr. Michael Mina, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health and a core member of the Center for Communicable Disease Dynamics (CCDD). He is additionally an Assistant Professor in Immunology and Infectious Diseases at HSPH and Associate Medical Director in Clinical Microbiology (molecular diagnostics) in the Department of Pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Mina has an enlightening message about the power of cheaper tests. They may not be as sensitive as the PCR tests now, but if every American could be tested affordably every day, the pandemic can quickly come under control. Malcolm Gladwell calls Dr. Mina’s idea “the best and smartest and most helpful” thing he has encountered since COVID began.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY July 27, 2020 Catherine Belton on Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting.

FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.

WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball.

MONDAY July 20, 2020 Jeff Asher on Louisiana’s COVID numbers.

FRIDAY July 17, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA not making public the rules of play in the bubble.

WEDNESDAY July 15, 2020 Adena Jones on life in the NBA bubble and WNBA wubble and Allen Iverson love with John Jervay.

MONDAY July 13, 2020 Marcus Elliott on whether he worries about the players risking their lives.

FRIDAY July 10, 2020 Ben Aronson on DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts.

WEDNESDAY July 8, 2020 Adena Jones on WNBA player reaction Kelly Loeffler, and Dr. Carl Suddler on inspiring NBA players to make their own demands.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Catherine Belton, investigative correspondent for Reuters, former Moscow correspondent for the Financial Times. She has previously reported on Russia for Moscow Times and Business Week. In 2009, she was shortlisted for Business Journalist of the year at the British Press Awards.

They talked about her new book, Putin’s People: How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took On the West, Mikhail Prokhorov, money laundering, the mysterious eighth man in the Trump Tower meeting, the “Kremlin pimp,” the role of sports ownership.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY July 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies.

WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball.

MONDAY July 20, 2020 Jeff Asher on Louisiana’s COVID numbers.

FRIDAY July 17, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA not making public the rules of play in the bubble.

WEDNESDAY July 15, 2020 Adena Jones on life in the NBA bubble and WNBA wubble and Allen Iverson love with John Jervay.

MONDAY July 13, 2020 Marcus Elliott on whether he worries about the players risking their lives.

FRIDAY July 10, 2020 Ben Aronson on DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts.

WEDNESDAY July 8, 2020 Adena Jones on WNBA player reaction Kelly Loeffler, and Dr. Carl Suddler on inspiring NBA players to make their own demands.

MONDAY July 6, 2020 Jane McManus on how gender might play a role in the decisions being made in reopening U.S. sports.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about the Giannis as the MVP, the NBA’s unpublished and ever changing health policies, Bol Bol’s performance so far, and more.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY July 22, 2020 Adena Jones on the return of basketball.

MONDAY July 20, 2020 Jeff Asher on Louisiana’s COVID numbers.

FRIDAY July 17, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA not making public the rules of play in the bubble.

WEDNESDAY July 15, 2020 Adena Jones on life in the NBA bubble and WNBA wubble and Allen Iverson love with John Jervay.

MONDAY July 13, 2020 Marcus Elliott on whether he worries about the players risking their lives.

FRIDAY July 10, 2020 Ben Aronson on DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts.

WEDNESDAY July 8, 2020 Adena Jones on WNBA player reaction Kelly Loeffler, and Dr. Carl Suddler on inspiring NBA players to make their own demands.

MONDAY July 6, 2020 Jane McManus on how gender might play a role in the decisions being made in reopening U.S. sports.

FRIDAY July 3, 2020 Jarod Hector on Makur Maker choosing Howard University over UCLA.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones takes us on a tour of activism and life in the NBA bubble.

Then Jones, Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Jarod Hector talked about the return of basketball!! Well, scrimmages, anyway. They also talked about Hector’s TrueHoop piece on the G League’s new deep-pocketed new professional development program and corruption within the NBA.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY July 20, 2020 Jeff Asher on Louisiana’s COVID numbers.

FRIDAY July 17, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA not making public the rules of play in the bubble.

WEDNESDAY July 15, 2020 Adena Jones on life in the NBA bubble and WNBA wubble and Allen Iverson love with John Jervay.

MONDAY July 13, 2020 Marcus Elliott on whether he worries about the players risking their lives.

FRIDAY July 10, 2020 Ben Aronson on DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts.

WEDNESDAY July 8, 2020 Adena Jones on WNBA player reaction Kelly Loeffler, and Dr. Carl Suddler on inspiring NBA players to make their own demands.

MONDAY July 6, 2020 Jane McManus on how gender might play a role in the decisions being made in reopening U.S. sports.

FRIDAY July 3, 2020 Jarod Hector on Makur Maker choosing Howard University over UCLA.

WEDNESDAY July 1, 2020 Lloyd Pierce on the unprecedented move by the Hawks to partner with Fulton County to transform the State Farm Arena into a voter precinct.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with return guest Jeff Asher, former CIA officer, co-founder of AH Datalytics, and public safety analyst with the New Orleans City Council.

He spoke about Louisiana’s COVID numbers, and then put on his professor hat to teach us about espionage and the story of KGB officer Valdimir Vetrov.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

FRIDAY July 17, 2020 Jarod Hector on the NBA not making public the rules of play in the bubble.

WEDNESDAY July 15, 2020 Adena Jones on life in the NBA bubble and WNBA wubble and Allen Iverson love with John Jervay.

MONDAY July 13, 2020 Marcus Elliott on whether he worries about the players risking their lives.

FRIDAY July 10, 2020 Ben Aronson on DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts.

WEDNESDAY July 8, 2020 Adena Jones on WNBA player reaction Kelly Loeffler, and Dr. Carl Suddler on inspiring NBA players to make their own demands.

MONDAY July 6, 2020 Jane McManus on how gender might play a role in the decisions being made in reopening U.S. sports.

FRIDAY July 3, 2020 Jarod Hector on Makur Maker choosing Howard University over UCLA.

WEDNESDAY July 1, 2020 Lloyd Pierce on the unprecedented move by the Hawks to partner with Fulton County to transform the State Farm Arena into a voter precinct.

MONDAY June 29, 2020 Zachary Binney, on the risk to players and staff of reopening play.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday star Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about the NBA not making public the rules of play in the bubble, the economic realities of COVID-19, and seeking joy during the pandemic.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY July 15, 2020 Adena Jones on life in the NBA bubble and WNBA wubble and Allen Iverson love with John Jervay.

MONDAY July 13, 2020 Marcus Elliott on whether he worries about the players risking their lives.

FRIDAY July 10, 2020 Ben Aronson on DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts.

WEDNESDAY July 8, 2020 Adena Jones on WNBA player reaction Kelly Loeffler, and Dr. Carl Suddler on inspiring NBA players to make their own demands.

MONDAY July 6, 2020 Jane McManus on how gender might play a role in the decisions being made in reopening U.S. sports.

FRIDAY July 3, 2020 Jarod Hector on Makur Maker choosing Howard University over UCLA.

WEDNESDAY July 1, 2020 Lloyd Pierce on the unprecedented move by the Hawks to partner with Fulton County to transform the State Farm Arena into a voter precinct.

MONDAY June 29, 2020 Zachary Binney, on the risk to players and staff of reopening play.

FRIDAY June 26, 2020 Jarod Hector on Vince Carter’s retirement.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones takes us on a tour of life in the NBA bubble and WNBA wubble.

Then Jones, Henry Abbott, and David Thorpe spoke with John Jervay, former producer at ESPN and Complex, member of the BOMM podcast, and sneaker enthusiast.

They talked about Philadelphia shutting down all large gatherings, safety when kids go back to school, and parenting John’s toddler, Haven. Near the end, the Allen Iverson love fills the room.

RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY July 13, 2020 Marcus Elliott on whether he worries about the players risking their lives.

FRIDAY July 10, 2020 Ben Aronson on DeSean Jackson's anti-Semitic posts.

WEDNESDAY July 8, 2020 Adena Jones on WNBA player reaction Kelly Loeffler, and Dr. Carl Suddler on inspiring NBA players to make their own demands.

MONDAY July 6, 2020 Jane McManus on how gender might play a role in the decisions being made in reopening U.S. sports.

FRIDAY July 3, 2020 Jarod Hector on Makur Maker choosing Howard University over UCLA.

WEDNESDAY July 1, 2020 Lloyd Pierce on the unprecedented move by the Hawks to partner with Fulton County to transform the State Farm Arena into a voter precinct.

MONDAY June 29, 2020 Zachary Binney, on the risk to players and staff of reopening play.

FRIDAY June 26, 2020 Jarod Hector on Vince Carter’s retirement.

WEDNESDAY June 24, 2020 Keith Reed on the day of reckoning for media for its lack of diversity.

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Above is a eleven-minute podcast, part of a series telling the incredible story of Ann Kerr. You can read the script of it below. Part 1 is here. There is more to follow.

Ann Kerr writes books, teaches courses, sits on boards, paints watercolors, coordinates Fulbright Scholars, and oversees four generations of family who are involved in everything from local British government to large-scale construction. But within her family, the thing that wins Ann off-the-charts praise is that, for a few minutes of episode nine, she appears in ESPN’s Michael Jordan documentary “The Last Dance.”

“I couldn’t believe it! They were so complimentary!” Ann exclaims on a Zoom call with mutual friend—The New Yorker’s exceptional writer Charles Bethea. “I don’t think sons compliment their mothers very easily!” Then, because she’s Ann, she asks Charles and me if we compliment our mothers. Parenting is woven in.

Charles had the idea to talk to Ann in a pandemic because … well … as we wrote in setting up this series, she has a certain wisdom that feels relevant. (A TrueHoop reader emails: “She's had more than her share of darkness, but has learned how to focus on the light. She's exactly the sort of person I want to read about these days.”)

She knows about death and tragedy, especially because Malcolm Kerr, her husband of 30 years and the father of the four Kerr children, was assassinated in 1984. She wrote a book about that period of her life called “Come With Me from Lebanon,” that came out a decade later. Skill is rising from adversity is poignant now.

I bought a used copy of her book which arrived through the mail. I show her on Zoom that it’s autographed. “A lot of people, it seems,” she replies, “have gotten rid of my book.” I find that hard to believe: It’s incredible.

Steve makes appearances in Ann’s story. She feels most of the Kerrs are like Malcolm, in the sense that they are frequently on the verge of saying inappropriate things. Ann notes that Steve also says he is like Malcolm. But that doesn’t sit well with her because, she notes, Steve is more “diplomatic.”

Like her. At one point (ironically, after a call from a diplomat), Malcolm accepts a job as the president of the American University in Beirut. Steve is the senior star of the Pacific Palisades high school basketball team, with dreams of getting a scholarship to play in college. The Kerrs decide to split up for a year—Ann will solo parent Steve and Andrew in California. Now and again, Ann flies to visit Malcolm, leaving Steve and his younger brother Andrew with less-than-normal supervision. After two and a half weeks in Lebanon, Ann returns to notice signs that there might have been some partying in her absence. The living room ferns, she notes in the book, smell like beer. On Zoom she adds that she asked Steve why the kitchen floor was so clean.

“Oh,” she remembers Steve replying, “we just spilled some yogurt.”

Ann didn't believe a word of it, but let it go. Because, she says, she understood the bigger picture. She was just happy both boys were happy and healthy.

Diplomacy. Now we’re getting into the wisdom of Ann Kerr.

A little peek behind the scenes of our audio project:

Many people stretched to make this happen. For starters, 85-year-old Ann Kerr lives alone in California, Charles was in Oregon, I’m in New Jersey. So the key audio engineer of this projet was Ann herself, recording a voice memo on her iphone. She then agreed to an additional session recording what she described as “the racy parts” of her book. Jarod Hector did amazing voiceover work as Malcolm. Charles and everyone at TrueHoop—Jessica, Adena, Judy, David, Jarod—weighed in. It was all sliced and diced on a short turnaround by the brilliant Michael Hanson, a friend of Charles’. We will repeat all of this in upcoming episodes—there are more racy parts of Ann’s book to come.

And, just for fun, or for people who prefer reading to audio--here’s a peek even further behind the scenes. This is the inexact script I shared with Michael, which is not terribly accurate to the actual finished audio.

HENRYAnn Kerr’s book “Come with me from Lebanon,” opens with a scene of the aftermath of her husband’s assassination. Then, in a surprise, the book unspools, in loving detail, the story of 30 years with Malcolm Kerr. They raised four children--the coach of the Golden State Warriors, Steve Kerr, as well as John, Susie, and Andrew. These days she’s fond of referring to them as “TWO PH.DS, AN M.B.A. AND AN N.B.A.” Much of their early lives together were in California but the rest was at a very special place—the American University in Beirut. Malcolm was the president of AUB when he was killed.

ANN [not verbatim]Malcolm essentially achieved a dream, and it was my dream too. We both loved the place. We had gone back and forth there on sabbaticals.

Three of our four children were born there, Susie, John, and Steve

He was on the board of trustees

We knew maybe in line

Turned out to be the right place, the right person, the wrong time

HENRYThis is the story of how Ann Kerr came to love Beirut, and Malcolm.

ANN [not verbatim]Junior year abroad, purely out of a sense of adventure.

I thought India might be fun, my parents said no go to Europe. We found AUB.

Approval of minister in Santa Monica. SO unusual in letting me go.

ANN FROM BOOKToo exhilarated to sleep at the end of that extraordinary first day in Beirut, I sat propped up in bed under a small light writing to my parents and sister, trying to describe all that had happened that day. It was difficult to convey in words the wonder of all the new sights and sounds and smells, the charm of my roommates, and the distinctive beauty of the AUB campus. But for me, writing was a way of sorting things out and making my family a part of these new experiences. In the past I had always been homesick when I went away from home—to summer camp as a child and when I started college—but in Beirut I was too captivated with all that I was doing and seeing to be homesick.

ANN There was a sequence. We first met at a bar. Hahaha. Then there was a tea dance at the hostel. No one’s ever heard of a tea dance. And then we had the same Ottoman History class, taught by a very famous Ottoman historian. And I didn’t know anything, and Malcolm knew everything, so I needed him to help me with my homework. One thing led to another, the rest is history.

ANN FROM BOOKWe were reclining on the living room couch in his parents’ house in the increasingly well-worn middle section, not making any of our old pretenses of trying to study Ottoman history or Malcolm vainly attempting to teach me to play chess. His parents were out and the mood was mellow. In a few simple words he asked me to marry him. Although the suggestion did not come as a complete surprise, I remember marveling at how decisive Malcolm was. How could he be sure, when we had known each other only five months, that he really wanted to marry me? Always more prone to pondering and to detail than Malcolm, and with a certain shyness, I hemmed and hawed and gave an elated but indefinite reply.

I wrote to my parents to tell them that this young man I had been describing in my letters over the past five months had proposed marriage. I recounted all the admirable qualities that attracted me to him—his special brand of humor, his nice family, his intelligence, his integrity, and the easy rapport and fun we had together. The thought occurred to me that it might be difficult for parents to feel happy about their first child finding the man she wanted to marry halfway around the world—a man they didn’t know and a place they had never seen—but I was too much in love to dwell on those thoughts for long.

HENRYIn the early 1960s the Kerrs moved to the house where Ann still lives now, high on a hill over Pacific Palisades. Malcolm was a professor at UCLA. They went about the business of raising children.

ANN Malcolm was gaga over his kids. He was busy an awful lot of the time. Sometimes I felt very put upon, as I think I put in the book. He was always flying off to interesting places, and four kids is a lot. But we had these sabbaticals. I came alive, and it was hard, because then we’d come back here and it was back to the kitchen.

ANN [not verbatim]I tried to get the kids to go to Sunday School, but Malcolm won completely. With pancakes, and bacon, and basketball in the driveway.

His competitive talents were really honed by playing with his father and his older brother. 4.5 years older. John. John really coached him. But if Steve lost to them he was so hard on himself. I won’t go into too much detail. In case he hears this.

HENRYFrom the moment it emerges that Malcolm might be a candidate to run AUB, the Kerr family knows Malcolm could be killed—as a symbol of America.

His son John wrote a letter “Tell Dad that I think he’s the best Dad imaginable. I think last night was the most homesick I’ve ever been … hearing about Sadat has made me nervous about Dad going to Beirut. It sort of reminded me that someone doesn’t like you they just might shoot you.”

When Malcolm got the job, it stirred up a lot of issues.

ANN [not verbatim]A professor grading papers for 20 years, at that point you want to go on and do something that has more meaning, that had huge meaning for him.

Push comes to shove, who would he choose, choose his family or AUB

We all have these dilemmas.

ANN FROM BOOKMalcolm and I gradually came to the conclusion that we couldn’t both go to Lebanon and leave our children. Susie should continue graduate school, and I would spend the school year in Pacific Palisades with Steve and Andrew. I went back to California early enough to be with Susie and John for a few weeks before they had to return to college, and Malcolm soon joined us for a week’s vacation to coincide with our twenty-sixth wedding anniversary. The joy and fun of all being home together again and the likelihood of Malcolm’s departure gave us pause to doubt the course we had set.

HENRYThe outgoing president of AUB was kidnapped. Beirut was in turmoil. What did it all mean for Malcolm? Would his new job be delayed until things calmed down, or sped up so he could take charge sooner?

They were in Pacific Palisades eating breakfast when the ambassador called.

ANN FROM BOOKThe phone call dropped like a bomb … the year-long separation suddenly loomed in front of us for what it was, and the dangers of living in Beirut began to cancel out the virtues of returning to AUB. In that brief phone call, the ambassador had disrupted the exclusiveness of our family life. I remember resenting Malcolm’s readiness to leave us so quickly, knowing full well that we had both committed ourselves to this endeavor and that his eagerness and impatience to get on with things were very much in character. Malcolm was not one to get cold feet, but I was getting cold feet for him, and I wished illogically that we could be out of all this. The job I had so looked forward to as something we were going to do together was now pulling us apart.

ANN [not verbatim]I would go visit Malcolm, what we called our conjugal visits …

HENRYAt one point Ann returned to find the living room ferns smelled of beer.

ANNWe had someone staying in our little house. I think he was a partygoer too

Really funny. I remember asking how did the kitchen floor get so clean?

Steve said “we spilled a little yogurt”

Anyway I took it in stride, knowing what was going on

ANN [not verbatim]Steve does claim that he’s like his father and that always rankles me a little bit because he didn’t get his father’s impatience, his other siblings did, his father had a short fuse, I was always afraid to say the wrong thing. Steve is more diplomatic.

ANN FROM BOOKSteve and I were talking after dinner the other night as we were washing dishes about how lucky he was to have such a privileged life. A few minutes later he murmured pensively, “No—I don’t have my Dad.” But then we rationalized that he had been pretty lucky to be under the same roof with you for as long as he had. (And I wanted to add, now to have me staying home with him while he finished high school.)

HENRYWhile Malcolm was settling into his new job in Beirut he wrote letters to his family, which often attempted to make Beirut sound attractive, as the idea was one day the family would join him. But even Malcolm had mixed feelings.

MALCOLM LETTER—JAROD VOI often wish at odd moments that I could return to the quiet routines of UCLA and Pacific Palisades—certainly from the point of view of home and family, Sunday evening TV, Steve’s basketball games, the UCLA swimming pool, walks with Hogie, and hugs with everybody …

But not from the Meaning of Life point of view, and I cannot regret making the move.

HENRY AND ANN CONVOHENRY It seems he describes most people’s meaning of life. Do you see what I mean?

ANN You’re right! You’re right! The so and so, why did he have to go over there! Of course! Nothing’s very black and white, you know?

HENRYNext time: Steve moves to Arizona to play for Lute Olson, Ann and Andrew move to Beirut to be with Malcolm.

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Today on BRING IT IN, Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Scott Eden, contributing writer for ESPN and the author of Touchdown Jesus. He has written for GQ, Wired, Men's Health, The Believer and many other publications, and his stories have won just about every award out there, and have been featured in the Best American Sports Writing.

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TUESDAY June 16, 2020 Tom Haberstroh on the optics of reopening the season in an enclosed bubble.

MONDAY June 15, 2020 Christie Aschwanden on the chance of the NBA’s reopening becoming a superspreader event.

FRIDAY June 12, 2020 Jarod Hector on Tulsa massacre, Daryl Morey’s future, and … NASCAR of all things.

THURSDAY June 11, 2020 John Hollinger on his favorite to win this year’s title and some “neat tricks” his Grizzlies did during trade season.

WEDNESDAY June 10, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Judy Goodwin share their favorite social media posts of the past few weeks

TUESDAY June 9, 2020 Dr. Carl Suddler on defunding the police.

MONDAY June 8, 2020 Erica Vanstone on roller derby’s impressive data-driven international plan to return to play amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

FRIDAY June 5, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA’s response to the police brutality protests.

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Today on BRING IT IN, Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our return guest Brandon Grier, NBA and NFL agent and co-founder of the Athlete Management agency, which represents players like Georges Niang, Dewayne Dedmon, Ekpe Udoh, Quincy Acy, Kay Felder, and many others.

They talked about what NBA players might achieve from the Black Lives Matter protests, how seriously to take an idea floated by Kyrie Irving that NBA players should consider life without billionaire team owners, and more.

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TUESDAY June 16, 2020 Tom Haberstroh on the optics of reopening the season in an enclosed bubble.

MONDAY June 15, 2020 Christie Aschwanden on the chance of the NBA’s reopening becoming a superspreader event.

FRIDAY June 12, 2020 Jarod Hector on Tulsa massacre, Daryl Morey’s future, and … NASCAR of all things.

THURSDAY June 11, 2020 John Hollinger on his favorite to win this year’s title and some “neat tricks” his Grizzlies did during trade season.

WEDNESDAY June 10, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Judy Goodwin share their favorite social media posts of the past few weeks

TUESDAY June 9, 2020 Dr. Carl Suddler on defunding the police.

MONDAY June 8, 2020 Erica Vanstone on roller derby’s impressive data-driven international plan to return to play amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

FRIDAY June 5, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA’s response to the police brutality protests.

THURSDAY June 4, 2020 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss news that the NBA is back.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on what the new world order has been looking like for NBA players.

TrueHoop’s David Thorpe (and late arrival Henry Abbott) spoke with Tom Haberstroh, OG TrueHoop alum, NBA Insider for NBC Sports, and host of The Habershow podcast.

Then they talked with Tom about the the optics of reopening the season in an enclosed bubble.

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MONDAY June 15, 2020 Christie Aschwanden on the chance of the NBA’s reopening becoming a superspreader event.

FRIDAY June 12, 2020 Jarod Hector on Tulsa massacre, Daryl Morey’s future, and … NASCAR of all things.

THURSDAY June 11, 2020 John Hollinger on his favorite to win this year’s title and some “neat tricks” his Grizzlies did during trade season.

WEDNESDAY June 10, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Judy Goodwin share their favorite social media posts of the past few weeks

TUESDAY June 9, 2020 Dr. Carl Suddler on defunding the police.

MONDAY June 8, 2020 Erica Vanstone on roller derby’s impressive data-driven international plan to return to play amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

FRIDAY June 5, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA’s response to the police brutality protests.

THURSDAY June 4, 2020 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss news that the NBA is back.

WEDNESDAY June 3, 2020 Ari Caroline on what can/will the league do to minimize coronavirus risk when reopening the season.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with science writer, author of “Good To Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery,” and athlete Christie Aschwanden. She recently wrote an excellent story the safety of re-opening sports. Christie writes for Elemental, co-hosts Emerging Form—a podcast about the creative process. She is the former lead science writer at FiveThirtyEight and a contributor at the New York Times, Washington Post, and Slate.

She talked about what makes basketball dangerous during the pandemic, the chance of the NBA’s reopening becoming a superspreader event, doping, sex, and more.

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FRIDAY June 12, 2020 Jarod Hector on Tulsa massacre, Daryl Morey’s future, and … NASCAR of all things.

THURSDAY June 11, 2020 John Hollinger on his favorite to win this year’s title and some “neat tricks” his Grizzlies did during trade season.

WEDNESDAY June 10, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Judy Goodwin share their favorite social media posts of the past few weeks

TUESDAY June 9, 2020 Dr. Carl Suddler on defunding the police.

MONDAY June 8, 2020 Erica Vanstone on roller derby’s impressive data-driven international plan to return to play amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

FRIDAY June 5, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA’s response to the police brutality protests.

THURSDAY June 4, 2020 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss news that the NBA is back.

WEDNESDAY June 3, 2020 Ari Caroline on what can/will the league do to minimize coronavirus risk when reopening the season.

TUESDAY June 2, 2020 Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg on “psychological safety” and the importance of feeling like you’re on a path to progress.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday guest Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about Kevin Durant on past injuries, the Tulsa massacre, Daryl Morey’s future, and … NASCAR of all things.

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THURSDAY June 11, 2020 John Hollinger on his favorite to win this year’s title and some “neat tricks” his Grizzlies did during trade season.

WEDNESDAY June 10, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Judy Goodwin share their favorite social media posts of the past few weeks

TUESDAY June 9, 2020 Dr. Carl Suddler on defunding the police.

MONDAY June 8, 2020 Erica Vanstone on roller derby’s impressive data-driven international plan to return to play amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

FRIDAY June 5, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA’s response to the police brutality protests.

THURSDAY June 4, 2020 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss news that the NBA is back.

WEDNESDAY June 3, 2020 Ari Caroline on what can/will the league do to minimize coronavirus risk when reopening the season.

TUESDAY June 2, 2020 Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg on “psychological safety” and the importance of feeling like you’re on a path to progress.

MONDAY June 1, 2020 Jesse Washington on legendary coach John Thompson.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with John Hollinger, writer at The Athletic, co-host of the Hollinger & Duncan podcast, and former Memphis Grizzlies’ Vice President of Basketball Operations.

They spoke about the reopening the NBA, the favorites to win this year’s title, the All-Star ballot, terrible trades, and John shared some of the “neat tricks” his Grizzlies did during trade season.

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WEDNESDAY June 10, 2020 Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Judy Goodwin share their favorite social media posts of the past few weeks

TUESDAY June 9, 2020 Dr. Carl Suddler on defunding the police.

MONDAY June 8, 2020 Erica Vanstone on roller derby’s impressive data-driven international plan to return to play amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

FRIDAY June 5, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA’s response to the police brutality protests.

THURSDAY June 4, 2020 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss news that the NBA is back.

WEDNESDAY June 3, 2020 Ari Caroline on what can/will the league do to minimize coronavirus risk when reopening the season.

TUESDAY June 2, 2020 Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg on “psychological safety” and the importance of feeling like you’re on a path to progress.

MONDAY June 1, 2020 Jesse Washington on legendary coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY May 29, 2020 Jarod Hector on George Floyd, riots, and the humanity of NBA players. It’s a must listen.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott, David Thorpe, and Judy Goodwin shared their favorite social media posts of the past few weeks. Here are the liner notes, all the tweets. They talked about visuals from the protests, and Kpop stans radicalizing, Dana Smith social distancing in a dinosaur costume, and much more.

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TUESDAY June 9, 2020 Dr. Carl Suddler on defunding the police.

MONDAY June 8, 2020 Erica Vanstone on roller derby’s impressive data-driven international plan to return to play amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

FRIDAY June 5, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA’s response to the police brutality protests.

THURSDAY June 4, 2020 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss news that the NBA is back.

WEDNESDAY June 3, 2020 Ari Caroline on what can/will the league do to minimize coronavirus risk when reopening the season.

TUESDAY June 2, 2020 Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg on “psychological safety” and the importance of feeling like you’re on a path to progress.

MONDAY June 1, 2020 Jesse Washington on legendary coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY May 29, 2020 Jarod Hector on George Floyd, riots, and the humanity of NBA players. It’s a must listen.

THURSDAY May 28, 2020 Michael Grange on World Cup-style pool play replacing the first round of the NBA playoffs.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Dr. Carl Suddler, a scholar of African American history and author of Presumed CriminalBlack Youth and the Justice System in Postwar New York.

TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones updated us on how NBA players have been reacting to the nation’s police brutality protests and news of Disney World hosting the rest of the season.

Then Dr. Suddler, David, Henry, Adena, and Jarod Hector talked about Dr. Suddler’s book, basketball as a racial unifying force, and the debate about defunding the police.

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MONDAY June 8, 2020 Erica Vanstone on roller derby’s impressive data-driven international plan to return to play amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

FRIDAY June 5, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA’s response to the police brutality protests.

THURSDAY June 4, 2020 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss news that the NBA is back.

WEDNESDAY June 3, 2020 Ari Caroline on what can/will the league do to minimize coronavirus risk when reopening the season.

TUESDAY June 2, 2020 Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg on “psychological safety” and the importance of feeling like you’re on a path to progress.

MONDAY June 1, 2020 Jesse Washington on legendary coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY May 29, 2020 Jarod Hector on George Floyd, riots, and the humanity of NBA players. It’s a must listen.

THURSDAY May 28, 2020 Michael Grange on World Cup-style pool play replacing the first round of the NBA playoffs.

WEDNESDAY May 27, 2020 Dr. Wayne Winston on why he doesn’t think Michael Jordan is the GOAT.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Erica Vanstone, aka “Double H”, the Executive Director Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.

Roller derby has an impressive data-driven international plan to return to play amidst the coronavirus pandemic. It’s inspiring to hear how it was created, and how it might inform other sports.

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FRIDAY June 5, 2020 Jarod Hector on NBA’s response to the police brutality protests.

THURSDAY June 4, 2020 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss news that the NBA is back.

WEDNESDAY June 3, 2020 Ari Caroline on what can/will the league do to minimize coronavirus risk when reopening the season.

TUESDAY June 2, 2020 Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg on “psychological safety” and the importance of feeling like you’re on a path to progress.

MONDAY June 1, 2020 Jesse Washington on legendary coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY May 29, 2020 Jarod Hector on George Floyd, riots, and the humanity of NBA players. It’s a must listen.

THURSDAY May 28, 2020 Michael Grange on World Cup-style pool play replacing the first round of the NBA playoffs.

WEDNESDAY May 27, 2020 Dr. Wayne Winston on why he doesn’t think Michael Jordan is the GOAT.

TUESDAY May 26, 2020 Dr. Ron Sen on whether and how we should reopen basketball.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday guest Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about billionaires backing Trump, the NBA’s response to the police brutality protests, and the “safest situation possible” for the NBA to reopen play.

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THURSDAY June 4, 2020 Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss news that the NBA is back.

WEDNESDAY June 3, 2020 Ari Caroline on what can/will the league do to minimize coronavirus risk when reopening the season.

TUESDAY June 2, 2020 Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg on “psychological safety” and the importance of feeling like you’re on a path to progress.

MONDAY June 1, 2020 Jesse Washington on legendary coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY May 29, 2020 Jarod Hector on George Floyd, riots, and the humanity of NBA players. It’s a must listen.

THURSDAY May 28, 2020 Michael Grange on World Cup-style pool play replacing the first round of the NBA playoffs.

WEDNESDAY May 27, 2020 Dr. Wayne Winston on why he doesn’t think Michael Jordan is the GOAT.

TUESDAY May 26, 2020 Dr. Ron Sen on whether and how we should reopen basketball.

FRIDAY May 22, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a synonym for greatness.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss news the NBA is back. Jarod Hector jumped in right after oral surgery because he can’t help himself.

Should the fans of the West non-playoff teams get their hopes up about the playoffs? Who’ll win the eighth spot in the West? What are we going to learn about how the teams have been managing training during the pandemic? And do we even need in-person coaches right now?

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WEDNESDAY June 3, 2020 Ari Caroline on what can/will the league do to minimize coronavirus risk when reopening the season.

TUESDAY June 2, 2020 Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg on “psychological safety” and the importance of feeling like you’re on a path to progress.

MONDAY June 1, 2020 Jesse Washington on legendary coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY May 29, 2020 Jarod Hector on George Floyd, riots, and the humanity of NBA players. It’s a must listen.

THURSDAY May 28, 2020 Michael Grange on World Cup-style pool play replacing the first round of the NBA playoffs.

WEDNESDAY May 27, 2020 Dr. Wayne Winston on why he doesn’t think Michael Jordan is the GOAT.

TUESDAY May 26, 2020 Dr. Ron Sen on whether and how we should reopen basketball.

FRIDAY May 22, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a synonym for greatness.

THURSDAY May 21, 2020 Matt Powell on how COVID-19 will affect the sports merchandising industry.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Ari Caroline, SVP of health strategy at Tempus Labs, Inc., former chief analytics officer at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and former basketball blogger.

Ari talked about his father’s arrest in 1965 for ferrying protesters in Montgomery, Alabama, the science of reopening the NBA, and what can/will the league do to minimize coronavirus risk.

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TUESDAY June 2, 2020 Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg on “psychological safety” and the importance of feeling like you’re on a path to progress.

MONDAY June 1, 2020 Jesse Washington on legendary coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY May 29, 2020 Jarod Hector on George Floyd, riots, and the humanity of NBA players. It’s a must listen.

THURSDAY May 28, 2020 Michael Grange on World Cup-style pool play replacing the first round of the NBA playoffs.

WEDNESDAY May 27, 2020 Dr. Wayne Winston on why he doesn’t think Michael Jordan is the GOAT.

TUESDAY May 26, 2020 Dr. Ron Sen on whether and how we should reopen basketball.

FRIDAY May 22, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a synonym for greatness.

THURSDAY May 21, 2020 Matt Powell on how COVID-19 will affect the sports merchandising industry.

WEDNESDAY May 20, 2020 Wosny Lambre argues that sneaker culture is not really about the NBA players anymore.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones reports on NBA players protesting racism and the killing of George Floyd. Then Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Steve Magness and Brad Stulberg, co-authors of Peak Performance and The Passion Paradox. David talked about how, as a coach, it’s routine to instill new instincts. Steve agreed, talking about how most running training is learning not to listen too hard when your body tells you to stop running! And he talked about “psychological safety” and the importance of feeling like you’re on a path to progress. Also, Brad talked about “police anxiety disorder.”

The video is here:

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MONDAY June 1, 2020 Jesse Washington on legendary coach John Thompson.

FRIDAY May 29, 2020 Jarod Hector on George Floyd, riots, and the humanity of NBA players. It’s a must listen.

THURSDAY May 28, 2020 Michael Grange on World Cup-style pool play replacing the first round of the NBA playoffs.

WEDNESDAY May 27, 2020 Dr. Wayne Winston on why he doesn’t think Michael Jordan is the GOAT.

TUESDAY May 26, 2020 Dr. Ron Sen on whether and how we should reopen basketball.

FRIDAY May 22, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a synonym for greatness.

THURSDAY May 21, 2020 Matt Powell on how COVID-19 will affect the sports merchandising industry.

WEDNESDAY May 20, 2020 Wosny Lambre argues that sneaker culture is not really about the NBA players anymore.

TUESDAY May 19, 2020 Special TrueHoop Correspondent Adena Jones interviews expert NBA sneakerhead (and her husband) Chad Jones aka Sneaker Galactus.

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Today on BRING IT IN, special host Jarod Hector and TrueHoop’s David Thorpe spoke with Jesse Washington, senior writer for ESPN's The Undefeated and author of an upcoming biography of Georgetown’s coach John Thompson, I Came As a Shadow.

He talked about the legendary coach John Thompson and how athletes have been approaching the work to end structural racism.

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FRIDAY May 29, 2020 Jarod Hector on George Floyd, riots, and the humanity of NBA players. It’s a must listen.

THURSDAY May 28, 2020 Michael Grange on World Cup-style pool play replacing the first round of the NBA playoffs.

WEDNESDAY May 27, 2020 Dr. Wayne Winston on why he doesn’t think Michael Jordan is the GOAT.

TUESDAY May 26, 2020 Dr. Ron Sen on whether and how we should reopen basketball.

FRIDAY May 22, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a synonym for greatness.

THURSDAY May 21, 2020 Matt Powell on how COVID-19 will affect the sports merchandising industry.

WEDNESDAY May 20, 2020 Wosny Lambre argues that sneaker culture is not really about the NBA players anymore.

TUESDAY May 19, 2020 Special TrueHoop Correspondent Adena Jones interviews expert NBA sneakerhead (and her husband) Chad Jones aka Sneaker Galactus.

MONDAY May 18, 2020 Ben Aronson on his latest TrueHoop article on race, culture, economics, and the impact of the NBA on the sneaker industry.

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Today Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, and on-air personality, took over BRING IT IN to talk about George Floyd, riots, and the humanity of NBA players. It’s a must listen.

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Jarod’s Liner Notes

I Am Not Your Negro

The Souls of Black Folk W.E.B. DuBois

The 1619 Project from the New York Times’ Nikole Hannah-Jones

The 13th Ava DuVernay

The New Jim Crow Michelle Alexander

How To Be An Antiracist Ibram X. Kendi

The Death of George Floyd in Context Jelani Cobb

We Are Living in the Age of the Black Panic Defense Jelani Cobb

Richard Pryor on Police Brutality

Richard Pryor on the Police Chokehold

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THURSDAY May 28, 2020 Michael Grange on World Cup-style pool play replacing the first round of the NBA playoffs.

WEDNESDAY May 27, 2020 Dr. Wayne Winston on why he doesn’t think Michael Jordan is the GOAT.

TUESDAY May 26, 2020 Dr. Ron Sen on whether and how we should reopen basketball.

FRIDAY May 22, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a synonym for greatness.

THURSDAY May 21, 2020 Matt Powell on how COVID-19 will affect the sports merchandising industry.

WEDNESDAY May 20, 2020 Wosny Lambre argues that sneaker culture is not really about the NBA players anymore.

TUESDAY May 19, 2020 Special TrueHoop Correspondent Adena Jones interviews expert NBA sneakerhead (and her husband) Chad Jones aka Sneaker Galactus.

MONDAY May 18, 2020 Ben Aronson on his latest TrueHoop article on race, culture, economics, and the impact of the NBA on the sneaker industry.

FRIDAY May 15, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a leader.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Michael Grange, web, TV, and radio for Rogers Sportsnet.

Michael has become a big proponent of World Cup-style pool play replacing the first round of the NBA playoffs. We discussed the potential for innovation in this moment.

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WEDNESDAY May 27, 2020 Dr. Wayne Winston on why he doesn’t think Michael Jordan is the GOAT.

TUESDAY May 26, 2020 Dr. Ron Sen on whether and how we should reopen basketball.

FRIDAY May 22, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a synonym for greatness.

THURSDAY May 21, 2020 Matt Powell on how COVID-19 will affect the sports merchandising industry.

WEDNESDAY May 20, 2020 Wosny Lambre argues that sneaker culture is not really about the NBA players anymore.

TUESDAY May 19, 2020 Special TrueHoop Correspondent Adena Jones interviews expert NBA sneakerhead (and her husband) Chad Jones aka Sneaker Galactus.

MONDAY May 18, 2020 Ben Aronson on his latest TrueHoop article on race, culture, economics, and the impact of the NBA on the sneaker industry.

FRIDAY May 15, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a leader.

THURSDAY May 14, 2020 Scott Raab told incredible stories about his favorite interviews with a long list of celebrities.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Dr. Wayne Winston, Professor Emeritus of Decision Sciences at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, two-time Jeopardy! champion, and consultant for the Mavericks and the Knicks.

Wayne talked about why he doesn’t think Michael Jordan is the GOAT, five best players in the league right now, and the criteria for reopening the NBA during the pandemic.

The video is here:

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TUESDAY May 26, 2020 Dr. Ron Sen on whether and how we should reopen basketball.

FRIDAY May 22, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a synonym for greatness.

THURSDAY May 21, 2020 Matt Powell on how COVID-19 will affect the sports merchandising industry.

WEDNESDAY May 20, 2020 Wosny Lambre argues that sneaker culture is not really about the NBA players anymore.

TUESDAY May 19, 2020 Special TrueHoop Correspondent Adena Jones interviews expert NBA sneakerhead (and her husband) Chad Jones aka Sneaker Galactus.

MONDAY May 18, 2020 Ben Aronson on his latest TrueHoop article on race, culture, economics, and the impact of the NBA on the sneaker industry.

FRIDAY May 15, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a leader.

THURSDAY May 14, 2020 Scott Raab told incredible stories about his favorite interviews with a long list of celebrities

WEDNESDAY May 13, 2020 Sue Bird on preparing for the WNBA season on the hoop in her sister’s driveway.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Dr. Ron Sen, Harvard and Boston University Medical School alum, former Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve, currently in private practice on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic, and basketball coach and dad of girls who played with WNBA players.

TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones kicked off BRING IT IN with an update on what NBA players and their families have been up to during the quarantine.

Then Dr. Sen talked about whether and how we should reopen basketball, convalescent plasma, his thoughts on young people being casual about social distancing, and more.

The video is here:

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FRIDAY May 22, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a synonym for greatness.

THURSDAY May 21, 2020 Matt Powell on how COVID-19 will affect the sports merchandising industry.

WEDNESDAY May 20, 2020 Wosny Lambre argues that sneaker culture is not really about the NBA players anymore.

TUESDAY May 19, 2020 Special TrueHoop Correspondent Adena Jones interviews expert NBA sneakerhead (and her husband) Chad Jones aka Sneaker Galactus.

MONDAY May 18, 2020 Ben Aronson on his latest TrueHoop article on race, culture, economics, and the impact of the NBA on the sneaker industry.

FRIDAY May 15, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a leader.

THURSDAY May 14, 2020 Scott Raab told incredible stories about his favorite interviews with a long list of celebrities

WEDNESDAY May 13, 2020 Sue Bird on preparing for the WNBA season on the hoop in her sister’s driveway.

TUESDAY May 12, 2020 Tommy Sheppard on keeping the Wizards ready to play over Zoom.

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It’s Sneaker Week at TrueHoop! Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday guest Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about controversial releases in the Nike SB division, Michael Jordan as a synonym for greatness, President Trump chiming in on the NBA’s response to Daryl Morey’s Hong Kong tweet, and more.

Then, in the second installment of #TrueHoopBookClub, Henry, David, and Jarod discussed My Losing Season: A Memoir by Pat Conroy. (You can listen/watch the first installment here.)

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THURSDAY May 21, 2020 Matt Powell on how COVID-19 will affect the sports merchandising industry.

WEDNESDAY May 20, 2020 Wosny Lambre argues that sneaker culture is not really about the NBA players anymore.

TUESDAY May 19, 2020 Special TrueHoop Correspondent Adena Jones interviews expert NBA sneakerhead (and her husband) Chad Jones aka Sneaker Galactus.

MONDAY May 18, 2020 Ben Aronson on his latest TrueHoop article on race, culture, economics, and the impact of the NBA on the sneaker industry.

FRIDAY May 15, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a leader.

THURSDAY May 14, 2020 Scott Raab told incredible stories about his favorite interviews with a long list of celebrities

WEDNESDAY May 13, 2020 Sue Bird on preparing for the WNBA season on the hoop in her sister’s driveway.

TUESDAY May 12, 2020 Tommy Sheppard on keeping the Wizards ready to play over Zoom.

MONDAY May 11, 2020 Comedian Dwayne Kennedy on Michael Jordan’s hyper competitive nature.

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It’s Sneaker Week at TrueHoop! Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke with Matt Powell, vice president and senior industry advisor for The NPD Group and nationally known expert on the sports industry.

Why has no one succeeded in threatening Nike in the U.S. market? What is the lesson of LaVar Ball’s Big Baller Brand? How will COVID-19 affect the market? Are we about to see big advertising logos plastered on NBA jerseys?

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WEDNESDAY May 20, 2020 Wosny Lambre argues that sneaker culture is not really about the NBA players anymore.

TUESDAY May 19, 2020 Special TrueHoop Correspondent Adena Jones interviews expert NBA sneakerhead (and her husband) Chad Jones aka Sneaker Galactus.

MONDAY May 18, 2020 Ben Aronson on his latest TrueHoop article on race, culture, economics, and the impact of the NBA on the sneaker industry.

FRIDAY May 15, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a leader.

THURSDAY May 14, 2020 Scott Raab told incredible stories about his favorite interviews with a long list of celebrities

WEDNESDAY May 13, 2020 Sue Bird on preparing for the WNBA season on the hoop in her sister’s driveway.

TUESDAY May 12, 2020 Tommy Sheppard on keeping the Wizards ready to play over Zoom.

MONDAY May 11, 2020 Comedian Dwayne Kennedy on Michael Jordan’s hyper competitive nature.

FRIDAY May 8, 2020 Jarod Hector played the Friday tradition of NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

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It’s Sneaker Week at TrueHoop! Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke with “Big Wos” Wosny Lambre, NBA culture writer for the Athletic and devout sneakerhead.

He talked about his first pair of Air Jordan 9s, how Michael Jordan’s coolness infused into American culture, and argues that sneaker culture is not really about the NBA players anymore.

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TUESDAY May 19, 2020 Special TrueHoop Correspondent Adena Jones interviews expert NBA sneakerhead (and her husband) Chad Jones aka Sneaker Galactus.

MONDAY May 18, 2020 Ben Aronson on his latest TrueHoop article on race, culture, economics, and the impact of the NBA on the sneaker industry.

FRIDAY May 15, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a leader.

THURSDAY May 14, 2020 Scott Raab told incredible stories about his favorite interviews with a long list of celebrities

WEDNESDAY May 13, 2020 Sue Bird on preparing for the WNBA season on the hoop in her sister’s driveway.

TUESDAY May 12, 2020 Tommy Sheppard on keeping the Wizards ready to play over Zoom.

MONDAY May 11, 2020 Comedian Dwayne Kennedy on Michael Jordan’s hyper competitive nature.

FRIDAY May 8, 2020 Jarod Hector played the Friday tradition of NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY May 7, 2020 Jane McManus on what she would do if was in charge of the NBA right now.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones interviews expert NBA sneakerhead (and her husband) Chad Jones aka Sneaker Galactus.

Chad got super scientific and assessed NBA players’ various kicks display practices (oxidation, people!). He also talked about the cultural politics of sneakers, the aesthetics of Damian Lillard’s signature sneakers, and half steppin’, the sacrilege of mixing your brands in your look. Then he broke out his gloves and showed us some of his favorite player exclusives.

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MONDAY May 18, 2020 Ben Aronson on his latest TrueHoop article on race, culture, economics, and the impact of the NBA on the sneaker industry.

FRIDAY May 15, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a leader.

THURSDAY May 14, 2020 Scott Raab told incredible stories about his favorite interviews with a long list of celebrities

WEDNESDAY May 13, 2020 Sue Bird on preparing for the WNBA season on the hoop in her sister’s driveway.

TUESDAY May 12, 2020 Tommy Sheppard on keeping the Wizards ready to play over Zoom.

MONDAY May 11, 2020 Comedian Dwayne Kennedy on Michael Jordan’s hyper competitive nature.

FRIDAY May 8, 2020 Jarod Hector played the Friday tradition of NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY May 7, 2020 Jane McManus on what she would do if was in charge of the NBA right now.

WEDNESDAY May 6, 2020 Brandon Grier on recovering from the coronavirus and spending his childhood with Jalen Rose and Chris Webber.

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It’s Sneaker Week at TrueHoop! Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke with Ben Aronson, a marketing executive with a lot of experience in sports.

He talked about his latest TrueHoop article on race, culture, economics, and the impact of the NBA on the sneaker industry. What does it mean to have a pair of LeBrons? And who does Nike think is the most influential demographic in the United States?

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FRIDAY May 15, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as a leader.

THURSDAY May 14, 2020 Scott Raab told incredible stories about his favorite interviews with a long list of celebrities

WEDNESDAY May 13, 2020 Sue Bird on preparing for the WNBA season on the hoop in her sister’s driveway.

TUESDAY May 12, 2020 Tommy Sheppard on keeping the Wizards ready to play over Zoom.

MONDAY May 11, 2020 Comedian Dwayne Kennedy on Michael Jordan’s hyper competitive nature.

FRIDAY May 8, 2020 Jarod Hector played the Friday tradition of NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY May 7, 2020 Jane McManus on what she would do if was in charge of the NBA right now.

WEDNESDAY May 6, 2020 Brandon Grier on recovering from the coronavirus and spending his childhood with Jalen Rose and Chris Webber.

TUESDAY May 5, 2020 TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones on NBA players dancing, at home, in quarantine, and #TrueHoopBookClub.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday guest Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about some people rooting for sports not to come back, Michael Jordan as a specific type of leader, Ahmaud Arbery and a weak and divided America. Then, in the first installment of #TrueHoopBookClub, Henry, David, Jarod, and TrueHoop subscriber Bilal Ladak discussed My Losing Season: A Memoir by Pat Conroy.

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THURSDAY May 14, 2020 Scott Raab told incredible stories about his favorite interviews with a long list of celebrities

WEDNESDAY May 13, 2020 Sue Bird on preparing for the WNBA season on the hoop in her sister’s driveway.

TUESDAY May 12, 2020 Tommy Sheppard on keeping the Wizards ready to play over Zoom.

MONDAY May 11, 2020 Comedian Dwayne Kennedy on Michael Jordan’s hyper competitive nature.

FRIDAY May 8, 2020 Jarod Hector played the Friday tradition of NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY May 7, 2020 Jane McManus on what she would do if was in charge of the NBA right now.

WEDNESDAY May 6, 2020 Brandon Grier on recovering from the coronavirus and spending his childhood with Jalen Rose and Chris Webber.

TUESDAY May 5, 2020 TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones on NBA players dancing, at home, in quarantine, and #TrueHoopBookClub.

MONDAY May 4, 2020 Bernie Lee on Jimmy Butler’s mind.

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Today on BRING IT IN, Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Scott Raab, esteemed Writer at Large for Esquire magazine for 20 years and author of The W***e of Akron and You're Welcome, Cleveland, both about LeBron James.

He talked about how the NBA—which he described as “the best of American pro sports leagues,”—has woven into his career, and told some incredible stories about his favorite interviews with a long list of celebrities. Henry and Scott also spend some time talking about the only time Henry wrote anything for The New York Times, which was a review of Scott’s book.

He also talked about his advice to young writers: "If you can’t find time to write, don’t worry about becoming a writer. You’re not a writer. You’ll never be a writer. Find something else that lights you up."

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WEDNESDAY May 13, 2020 Sue Bird on preparing for the WNBA season on the hoop in her sister’s driveway.

TUESDAY May 12, 2020 Tommy Sheppard on keeping the Wizards ready to play over Zoom.

MONDAY May 11, 2020 Comedian Dwayne Kennedy on Michael Jordan’s hyper competitive nature.

FRIDAY May 8, 2020 Jarod Hector played the Friday tradition of NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY May 7, 2020 Jane McManus on what she would do if was in charge of the NBA right now.

WEDNESDAY May 6, 2020 Brandon Grier on recovering from the coronavirus and spending his childhood with Jalen Rose and Chris Webber.

TUESDAY May 5, 2020 TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones on NBA players dancing, at home, in quarantine, and #TrueHoopBookClub.

MONDAY May 4, 2020 Bernie Lee on Jimmy Butler’s mind.

FRIDAY May 1, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY, where David, Henry, and he get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

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Today on BRING IT IN, Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with legendary point guard Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm.

TrueHoop special correspondent Adena Jones showed us what Sue has been up to with highlights from the incredible IG stories she has been making with her girlfriend Megan Rapinoe. Sue talked about “Megan Goggles,” trying to prepare for the WNBA season on the hoop in her sister’s driveway, what she loved and didn’t love about playing in Russia. She broke down some of her plays with David and Perry Huang, video coordinator of the Seattle Storm (and Erie Bayhawks), and she told the true story of her bad shooting year.

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TUESDAY May 12, 2020 Tommy Sheppard on keeping the Wizards ready to play over Zoom.

MONDAY May 11, 2020 Comedian Dwayne Kennedy on Michael Jordan’s hyper competitive nature.

FRIDAY May 8, 2020 Jarod Hector played the Friday tradition of NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY May 7, 2020 Jane McManus on what she would do if was in charge of the NBA right now.

WEDNESDAY May 6, 2020 Brandon Grier on recovering from the coronavirus and spending his childhood with Jalen Rose and Chris Webber.

TUESDAY May 5, 2020 TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones on NBA players dancing, at home, in quarantine, and #TrueHoopBookClub.

MONDAY May 4, 2020 Bernie Lee on Jimmy Butler’s mind.

FRIDAY May 1, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY, where David, Henry, and he get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY April 30, 2020 Stan Jones on culture building, how the game has changed, the NBA draft, and Zion.

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Today on BRING IT IN, Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Washington Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard.

He talked about his family’s insane number of pets, including three different duck varieties. He says he has been blown away by John Wall’s shooting ability, talked about keeping the Wizards ready to play over Zoom, the role confidence plays in improving players, a player that came to the front office’s attention via advanced stats, the future of gameplay. He also answered our subscribers’ excellent questions.

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MONDAY May 11, 2020 Comedian Dwayne Kennedy on Michael Jordan’s hyper competitive nature.

FRIDAY May 8, 2020 Jarod Hector played the Friday tradition of NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY May 7, 2020 Jane McManus on what she would do if was in charge of the NBA right now.

WEDNESDAY May 6, 2020 Brandon Grier on recovering from the coronavirus and spending his childhood with Jalen Rose and Chris Webber.

TUESDAY May 5, 2020 TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones on NBA players dancing, at home, in quarantine, and #TrueHoopBookClub.

MONDAY May 4, 2020 Bernie Lee on Jimmy Butler’s mind.

FRIDAY May 1, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY, where David, Henry, and he get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY April 30, 2020 Stan Jones on culture building, how the game has changed, the NBA draft, and Zion.

WEDNESDAY April 29, 2020 Seth Partnow on how well Michael Jordan would fit in today’s NBA.

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Today on BRING IT IN, Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Dwayne Kennedy is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. As a producer, he won a 2019 Emmy Award for the CNN original series United Shades of America. His latest album, “Who The Hell Is Dwayne Kennedy?” is out now.

We listened to some of his stand up, talked about Michael Jordan’s hyper competitive nature, managing testosterone, and Dwayne asked David and Henry about Tiger King.

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FRIDAY May 8, 2020 Jarod Hector played the Friday tradition of NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY May 7, 2020 Jane McManus on what she would do if was in charge of the NBA right now.

WEDNESDAY May 6, 2020 Brandon Grier on recovering from the coronavirus and spending his childhood with Jalen Rose and Chris Webber.

TUESDAY May 5, 2020 TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones on NBA players dancing, at home, in quarantine, and #TrueHoopBookClub.

MONDAY May 4, 2020 Bernie Lee on Jimmy Butler’s mind.

FRIDAY May 1, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY, where David, Henry, and he get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY April 30, 2020 Stan Jones on culture building, how the game has changed, the NBA draft, and Zion.

WEDNESDAY April 29, 2020 Seth Partnow on how well Michael Jordan would fit in today’s NBA.

TUESDAY April 28, 2020 Jonathan Abrams on what happens if the NBA abolishes the draft.

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Friday with Jarod!

“What are you guys doing? What is happening? … These protestors they just don’t care. It’s ultimately: it’s America, I do what I want and I don’t care. It’s sad.”

Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host joins David Thorpe and Henry Abbott for the Friday tradition of NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about Betsy DeVos’s Title IX rules change, Michael Jordan and the heritage of the black athlete, whether games can be played in 2020, and more.

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THURSDAY May 7, 2020 Jane McManus on what she would do if was in charge of the NBA right now.

WEDNESDAY May 6, 2020 Brandon Grier on recovering from the coronavirus and spending his childhood with Jalen Rose and Chris Webber.

TUESDAY May 5, 2020 TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones on NBA players dancing, at home, in quarantine, and #TrueHoopBookClub.

MONDAY May 4, 2020 Bernie Lee on Jimmy Butler’s mind.

FRIDAY May 1, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY, where David, Henry, and he get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY April 30, 2020 Stan Jones on culture building, how the game has changed, the NBA draft, and Zion.

WEDNESDAY April 29, 2020 Seth Partnow on how well Michael Jordan would fit in today’s NBA.

TUESDAY April 28, 2020 Jonathan Abrams on what happens if the NBA abolishes the draft.

MONDAY April 27, 2020 Coach Thorpe helped our guest Thomas Beller solve a basketball mystery.

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Today on BRING IT IN, Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Jane McManus, the Director of Marist College’s Center for Sports Communication and columnist for the New York Daily News. She has covered New York sports since 1998. (Some may know her as “Lesley E. Visserate” from the roller derby circuit.)

She talked about sports journalists’ role in covering the coronavirus, what she would be doing if she was in charge of the NBA right now, her thoughts on Michael Jordan as a person and player, and what she tells young people who want to get into sports media.

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WEDNESDAY May 6, 2020 Brandon Grier on recovering from the coronavirus and spending his childhood with Jalen Rose and Chris Webber.

TUESDAY May 5, 2020 TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones on NBA players dancing, at home, in quarantine, and #TrueHoopBookClub.

MONDAY May 4, 2020 Bernie Lee on Jimmy Butler’s mind.

FRIDAY May 1, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY, where David, Henry, and he get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY April 30, 2020 Stan Jones on culture building, how the game has changed, the NBA draft, and Zion.

WEDNESDAY April 29, 2020 Seth Partnow on how well Michael Jordan would fit in today’s NBA.

TUESDAY April 28, 2020 Jonathan Abrams on what happens if the NBA abolishes the draft.

MONDAY April 27, 2020 Coach Thorpe helped our guest Thomas Beller solve a basketball mystery.

FRIDAY April 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as an antihero, Scottie Pippen as hero, and the first thing that should change in the NBA.

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Today on BRING IT IN, Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Brandon Grier, NBA and NFL agent and co-founder of the Athlete Management agency, which represents players like Georges Niang, Dewayne Dedmon, Ekpe Udoh, Quincy Acy, Kay Felder, and many others.

He talked about his experience recovering from the coronavirus, spending his childhood with Jalen Rose and Chris Webber, his theories on who will stay in the NBA after gameplay starts up again, and what he wants basketball to look like in a post-COVID world.

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RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

TUESDAY May 5, 2020 TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones on NBA players dancing, at home, in quarantine, and #TrueHoopBookClub.

MONDAY May 4, 2020 Bernie Lee on Jimmy Butler’s mind.

FRIDAY May 1, 2020 Jarod Hector plays NINE BY NINETY, where David, Henry, and he get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY April 30, 2020 Stan Jones on culture building, how the game has changed, the NBA draft, and Zion.

WEDNESDAY April 29, 2020 Seth Partnow on how well Michael Jordan would fit in today’s NBA.

TUESDAY April 28, 2020 Jonathan Abrams on what happens if the NBA abolishes the draft.

MONDAY April 27, 2020 Coach Thorpe helped our guest Thomas Beller solve a basketball mystery.

FRIDAY April 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as an antihero, Scottie Pippen as hero, and the first thing that should change in the NBA.

THURSDAY April 23, 2020 Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and surprise guest Amin Elhassan.

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Today on BRING IT IN, TrueHoop Special Correspondent Adena Jones brought her own theme music and breaking news about NBA players dancing, at home, in quarantine.

She also tells us why she got a reputation as the Dennis Rodman of her high school basketball team. And, together with Henry Abbott and David Thorpe, she invented the #TrueHoopBookClub! Our first book: My Losing Season by Pat Conroy, his memoir of the 1966-67 Citadel basketball team on which he played. Join us on BRING IT IN next Friday, May 15, to discuss the first 10 or so chapters.

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RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY May 4, 2020 Bernie Lee on Jimmy Butler’s mind.

FRIDAY May 1, 2020 Jarod Hector played NINE BY NINETY, where David, Henry, and he get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY April 30, 2020 Stan Jones on culture building, how the game has changed, the NBA draft, and Zion.

WEDNESDAY April 29, 2020 Seth Partnow on how well Michael Jordan would fit in today’s NBA.

TUESDAY April 28, 2020 Jonathan Abrams on what happens if the NBA abolishes the draft.

MONDAY April 27, 2020 Coach Thorpe helped our guest Thomas Beller solve a basketball mystery.

FRIDAY April 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as an antihero, Scottie Pippen as hero, and the first thing that should change in the NBA.

THURSDAY April 23, 2020 Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and surprise guest Amin Elhassan.

WEDNESDAY April 22, 2020 Special TrueHoop correspondent Adena Jones on what NBA families are up to during the lockdown.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with NBA agent Bernie Lee, owner of Thread Sports Management, who represents, among others, five-time All-Star, Jimmy Butler.

They talked about Jimmy Butler’s mind, the future of the G-League vs. international leagues, why Jimmy cares so much about avoiding fouls (and how he does it), how Bernie almost got a job on an NBA coaching staff, and the time LeBron James knocked the wind out of Rick Pitino, and more.

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FRIDAY May 1, 2020 Jarod Hector played NINE BY NINETY, where David, Henry, and he get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

THURSDAY April 30, 2020 Stan Jones on culture building, how the game has changed, the NBA draft, and Zion.

WEDNESDAY April 29, 2020 Seth Partnow on how well Michael Jordan would fit in today’s NBA.

TUESDAY April 28, 2020 Jonathan Abrams on what happens if the NBA abolishes the draft.

MONDAY April 27, 2020 Coach Thorpe helped our guest Thomas Beller solve a basketball mystery.

FRIDAY April 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as an antihero, Scottie Pippen as hero, and the first thing that should change in the NBA.

THURSDAY April 23, 2020 Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and surprise guest Amin Elhassan.

WEDNESDAY April 22, 2020 Special TrueHoop correspondent Adena Jones on what NBA families are up to during the lockdown.

TUESDAY April 21, 2020 Jade Hoye, the man who created ESPN’s TrueHoop TV and TrueHoop podcasts at ESPN.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with our TrueHoop BRING IT IN Friday guest Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They discussed Mark Cuban as an economic expert, John Wall on his relationship with Bradley Beal, David Thorpe’s latest TrueHoop piece, “We all have some Rodman in us,” and more.

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THURSDAY April 30, 2020 Stan Jones on culture building, how the game has changed, the NBA draft, and Zion.

WEDNESDAY April 29, 2020 Seth Partnow on how well Michael Jordan would fit in today’s NBA.

TUESDAY April 28, 2020 Jonathan Abrams on what happens if the NBA abolishes the draft.

MONDAY April 27, 2020 Coach Thorpe helped our guest Thomas Beller solve a basketball mystery.

FRIDAY April 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as an antihero, Scottie Pippen as hero, and the first thing that should change in the NBA.

THURSDAY April 23, 2020 Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and surprise guest Amin Elhassan.

WEDNESDAY April 22, 2020 Special TrueHoop correspondent Adena Jones on what NBA families are up to during the lockdown.

TUESDAY April 21, 2020 Jade Hoye, the man who created ESPN’s TrueHoop TV and TrueHoop podcasts at ESPN.

MONDAY April 20, 2020 Jeff Asher, former CIA officer, on how bias affects perception, thinking about thinking, and job of managing our own biases in making choices.

FRIDAY April 17, 2020 Seerat Sohi on ESPN’s Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance and mental health in a pandemic.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and TrueHoop correspondent Jarod Hector spoke with Stan Jones, Associate Head Coach at Florida State University. They talked about culture building, how the game has changed, the NBA draft, Zion, and more.

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RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

WEDNESDAY April 29, 2020 Seth Partnow on how well Michael Jordan would fit in today’s NBA.

TUESDAY April 28, 2020 Jonathan Abrams on what happens if the NBA abolishes the draft.

MONDAY April 27, 2020 Coach Thorpe helped our guest Thomas Beller solve a basketball mystery.

FRIDAY April 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as an antihero, Scottie Pippen as hero, and the first thing that should change in the NBA.

THURSDAY April 23, 2020 Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and surprise guest Amin Elhassan.

WEDNESDAY April 22, 2020 Special TrueHoop correspondent Adena Jones on what NBA families are up to during the lockdown.

TUESDAY April 21, 2020 Jade Hoye, the man who created ESPN’s TrueHoop TV and TrueHoop podcasts at ESPN.

MONDAY April 20, 2020 Jeff Asher, former CIA officer, on how bias affects perception, thinking about thinking, and job of managing our own biases in making choices.

FRIDAY April 17, 2020 Seerat Sohi on ESPN’s Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance and mental health in a pandemic.

THURSDAY April 16, 2020 Dana Smith returns to answer our new coronavirus questions.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Seth Partnow, NBA Analyst at The Athletic and former Director of basketball research at the Bucks.

They jumped into a time machine and talked about how well Michael Jordan would fit in today’s NBA, got math-y about X’s and O’s, and pondered who would be today’s Phil Jackson.

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RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

TUESDAY April 28, 2020 Jonathan Abrams on what happens if the NBA abolishes the draft.

MONDAY April 27, 2020 Coach Thorpe helped our guest Thomas Beller solve a basketball mystery.

FRIDAY April 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as an antihero, Scottie Pippen as hero, and the first thing that should change in the NBA.

THURSDAY April 23, 2020 Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and surprise guest Amin Elhassan.

WEDNESDAY April 22, 2020 Special TrueHoop correspondent Adena Jones on what NBA families are up to during the lockdown.

TUESDAY April 21, 2020 Jade Hoye, the man who created ESPN’s TrueHoop TV and TrueHoop podcasts at ESPN.

MONDAY April 20, 2020 Jeff Asher, former CIA officer, on how bias affects perception, thinking about thinking, and job of managing our own biases in making choices.

FRIDAY April 17, 2020 Seerat Sohi on ESPN’s Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance and mental health in a pandemic.

THURSDAY April 16, 2020 Dana Smith returns to answer our new coronavirus questions.

WEDNESDAY April 15, 2020 Chad Ford tries to make Henry Abbott cry.

TUESDAY April 14, 2020 Adena Jones reports on what NBA players have been up to during the lock down.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Jonathan Abrams, award-winning journalist who writes for Bleacher Report. He is the author of the New York Times bestselling oral history of The Wire called All the Pieces Matter, as well as a book about high-school basketball players going straight to the NBA, called Boys Among Men. He was previously a staff writer at Grantland, the Los Angeles Times, and The New York Times.

They talked about The Wire, the NCAA, what happens if the NBA abolishes the draft, and more.

We were also treated to TrueHoop special correspondent Adena Jones’s report on what NBA players have been up to during the lockdown.

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RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY April 27, 2020 Coach Thorpe helped our guest Thomas Beller solve a basketball mystery.

FRIDAY April 24, 2020 Jarod Hector on Michael Jordan as an antihero, Scottie Pippen as hero, and the first thing that should change in the NBA.

THURSDAY April 23, 2020 Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and surprise guest Amin Elhassan.

WEDNESDAY April 22, 2020 Special TrueHoop correspondent Adena Jones on what NBA families are up to during the lockdown.

TUESDAY April 21, 2020 Jade Hoye, the man who created ESPN’s TrueHoop TV and TrueHoop podcasts at ESPN.

MONDAY April 20, 2020 Jeff Asher, former CIA officer, on how bias affects perception, thinking about thinking, and job of managing our own biases in making choices.

FRIDAY April 17, 2020 Seerat Sohi on ESPN’s Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance and mental health in a pandemic.

THURSDAY April 16, 2020 Dana Smith returns to answer our new coronavirus questions.

WEDNESDAY April 15, 2020 Chad Ford tries to make Henry Abbott cry.

TUESDAY April 14, 2020 Adena Jones reports on what NBA players have been up to during the lock down.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Thomas Beller, author of Seduction Theory: Stories, The Sleep-Over Artist, How To Be a Man: Scenes from a Protracted Boyhood, and J.D. Salinger: The Escape Artist, which won the New York City Book Award for biography/memoir. He is an associate professor and director of creative writing at Tulane University and serious pickup basketball artist.

Coach Thorpe helped Tom solve a mystery. You notice how Jordan would stand with the ball palmed in one hand, and wave it around—messing with his defender? And now only Nikola Jokic does that once in a while? Where did that go?

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TUESDAY April 21, 2020 Jade Hoye, the man who created ESPN’s TrueHoop TV and TrueHoop podcasts at ESPN.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Jarod Hector, multimedia journalist, voice, on-air personality and podcast host. They played NINE BY NINETY, where they get 90 seconds each to rapid-fire cover nine topics.

They talked about Michael Jordan as an antihero, Scottie Pippen as hero, the first thing that should change in the NBA, the league’s machismo, and more.

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TUESDAY April 21, 2020 Jade Hoye, the man who created ESPN’s TrueHoop TV and TrueHoop podcasts at ESPN.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry and surprise guest Amin Elhassan—who worked with Gentry on the Suns. They talked about tanking, Zion Williamson, Lonzo Ball, Jaxson Hayes, how the Pelicans’ playoff race might end, player development during quarantine, and then there were some war stories about Amare Stoudemire, Boris Diaw, Chris Paul and others. Henry even asks Alvin who his favorite Pelican is, and Alvin answers!

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop special correspondent Adena Jones returns to report on what NBA families are up to during the lockdown. Then she joins Henry Abbott and David Thorpe for a 90-second speed round commentary on the MJ documentary, the bad economy’s effect on NBA teams, the Draymond/KD beef, protecting players from injury, and more! Things get interesting when David Thorpe feels the need to defend Jazz legend Anita Baker.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe reunite with Jade Hoye, the man who created ESPN’s TrueHoop TV and TrueHoop podcasts at ESPN—and current Executive Producer of audio at The Athletic. This is part 2 of Jade’s appearance. Part 1 is here.

And the archived video is here:

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe reunite with Jade Hoye, the man who created ESPN’s TrueHoop TV and TrueHoop podcasts at ESPN—and current Executive Producer of audio at The Athletic. Video of part 1 of Jade’s appearance is at the bottom. Part 2 is here.

Here are some of the old videos Jade discussed. Spreecast:

Secret Santa:

Coleman Collins:

TrueHoop TV’s secret origins in the squirrel poop attics of NYC:

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Jeff Asher, former CIA officer, co-founder of AH Datalytics, and public safety analyst with the New Orleans City Council.

He spoke about how bias affects perception, thinking about thinking, and job of managing our own biases in making choices. He shared the CIA’s bible to overcome them, and showed us a couple of puzzles. Then we discussed how to deploy better approaches in everything from the NBA draft to coronavirus. He also kindly answered Henry’s and David’s nerdiest questions about working for CIA—including which movie portrays the reality of CIA life most realistically.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Seerat Sohi, NBA reporter for Yahoo Sports. She previously covered the league for SB Nation.

She talks about ESPN’s Michael Jordan documentary The Last Dance coming out April 19, mental health in a pandemic, and then there’s much-needed discussion of White Claw hard seltzer.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe welcome back Dana Smith, senior writer for Elemental at Medium covering health, science, and the science of wellness.

Can your pets get coronavirus? Are coronavirus survivors immune? What’s the latest on vaccines and treatments? How long might we need to keep social distancing? And more.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Chad Ford, their longtime colleague at ESPN, a writer, analyst and NBA Draft expert, who is also a professor, an international conflict mediator, and an executive board member for PeacePlayers. His book “Dangerous Love,” about transforming conflict, made Henry cry and comes out in June.

(Also, we think Chad might have hosted the first, or certainly one of the first, NBA podcasts, which launched at ESPN in 2006 if memory serves.)

Chad’s message is amazing, brilliant, compassionate, and more applicable to quarantine life than you might think. Other topics that came up: the celebrity whose son was rebuffed by Chad’s daughter, the wild chickens of Hawaii, and Darko Milicic. It also seemed, for a time, like Chad was going to get Henry to cry on camera.

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Today on BRING IT IN Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Chad Ford, their longtime colleague at ESPN, a writer, analyst and NBA Draft expert, who is also a professor, an international conflict mediator, and an executive board member for PeacePlayers. His book “Dangerous Love,” about transforming conflict, made Henry cry and comes out in June.

(Also, we think Chad might have hosted the first, or certainly one of the first, NBA podcasts, which launched at ESPN in 2006 if memory serves.)

Chad’s message is amazing, brilliant, compassionate, and more applicable to quarantine life than you might think. Other topics that came up: the celebrity whose son was rebuffed by Chad’s daughter, the wild chickens of Hawaii, and Darko Milicic. It also seemed, for a time, like Chad was going to get Henry to cry on camera.

Above is Part 1. Part 2 is here.

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TUESDAY APRIL 7, 2020 Steve Shenbaum on media training professional basketball players.

MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020 Oliver Bullough on his book “Moneyland”, and the hidden world of powerful people—including some NBA figures.

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Today on BRING IT IN TrueHoop special correspondent Adena Jones reports on what NBA players have been up to during the lock down.

Then she joins David Thorpe and Henry Abbott as they trade theories with her about why the NBA HORSE game ended up being such a debacle, and pandemic innovations might outlast the coronavirus.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe speaks with Celtics head coach Brad Stevens.

He talks about how he’s getting getting his hair cut, his expectations for his players during quarantine, X’s and O’s, and what’s he’s doing to scratch his competitive itch.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke with Ben Aronson, a sports media guru and managing partner at MediaCom. He joined us live from a frigid New York city street with his son Duke, and talked about the state of NBA media business and gave his thoughts on what basketball will look like in a post-COVID world. He also made a case for shortening the season.

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MONDAY APRIL 6, 2020 Oliver Bullough on his book “Moneyland”, and the hidden world of powerful people—including some NBA figures.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott fielded your questions about the NBA. They talked about the NBA’s upcoming H-O-R-S-E competition, what’s upside down about NBA media, and much more.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke with Chris Ballard, author of four books (most recently “One Shot at Forever”) and longtime feature writer at Sports Illustrated. He’s written for The New York Times Magazine and his work has been anthologized in The Best American Magazine Writing and The Best American Sports Writing.

He talked about Steve Kerr’s and Bob Myers’ genius with the Warriors and the role humility plays in success. He also reminisces about playing college ball with the Bucks’ head coach Mike Budenholzer and he breaks down what actually happened when the Warriors were considering hiring Coach Bud.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke with Steve Shenbaum, the Founder and President of Game On Nation, a nationally recognized communication firm focusing on leadership, team building, and positive culture change.

He talked about media training professional basketball players, and he even played some culture building and communication games with David and Henry.

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THURSDAY APRIL 2, 2020 David Epstein on the National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project, and his research about child sports prodigies like Tiger Woods.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 1, 2020 Daniel Coyle on the qualities of leadership in extraordinary times, like vulnerability, courage, and the importance of creating a culture where everyone feels safe.

TUESDAY MARCH 31, 2020 Dana Smith, Senior Writer for Elemental at Medium answers TrueHoop’s questions about the coronavirus. Like: if you shoot around in an empty gym, can you spread the virus to the next person who comes through? She answers that and more.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke with Oliver Bullough, a regular contributor to the Guardian and the author of “Moneyland: Why Thieves and Crooks Now Rule the World and How to Take It Back.” It might be TrueHoop’s most cited book; its lessons apply to many an NBA billionaire.

He talked about the hidden world of powerful people—including some NBA figures—and how the coronavirus is impacting the wealthy elites’ ability to protect their “hard stolen cash.”

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MONDAY MARCH 30, 2020 Professional basketball player Bobby Jones live from his almost windowless apartment in Verona, Italy, where he has been quarantined for weeks making original videos you want to see.

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Today Henry Abbott and David Thorpe kicked off BRING IT IN with their daughters, Molly Abbott and Rachel Thorpe, talking about how the coronavirus has changed their lives. Then David and Henry looked back at the experimental few weeks doing this remote show to discuss what we have learned so far from our guests and each other.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke with David Epstein, the author of the New York Times best seller Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, and of the New York Times best seller The Sports Gene. He was a former senior writer at Sports Illustrated.

He talked about the National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project, which is experimenting with using plasma of people who have recovered from the coronavirus to heal sick patients. He also talks about parenting, his research about child sports prodigies like Tiger Woods, and challenge diversity in athlete development.

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 1, 2020 Daniel Coyle on the qualities of leadership in extraordinary times, like vulnerability, courage, and the importance of creating a culture where everyone feels safe.

TUESDAY MARCH 31, 2020 Dana Smith, Senior Writer for Elemental at Medium answers TrueHoop’s questions about the coronavirus. Like: if you shoot around in an empty gym, can you spread the virus to the next person who comes through? She answers that and more.

MONDAY MARCH 30, 2020 Professional basketball player Bobby Jones live from his almost windowless apartment in Verona, Italy, where he has been quarantined for weeks making original videos you want to see.

FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020 Former NBA player Greivis Vasquez talks about his journey from the blossoming pandemic in Italy to the safety of his family in Florida.

THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2020 Pistons head coach Dwane Casey discusses how long it will take to turn gameplay back on, coaching young players, how to draft remotely, and the grit of players like Derrick Rose and Blake Griffin.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 25, 2020 The next wave of NBA coaching is international, according to head coach of the Erie BayHawks Ryan Pannone.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke with Daniel Coyle, the New York Times bestselling author of The Talent Code, The Culture Code, and other books. He’s a contributing editor for Outside Magazine, and works as a special advisor to the Cleveland Indians.

He spoke about the qualities of leadership in extraordinary times, like vulnerability, courage, and the importance of creating a culture where everyone feels safe. David gives his beautiful thoughts on leadership and his Royal Jelly theory, and there’s a memorable tale about what happens after a server drops a tray of glasses in a restaurant.

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TUESDAY MARCH 31, 2020 Dana Smith, Senior Writer for Elemental at Medium answers TrueHoop’s questions about the coronavirus. Like: if you shoot around in an empty gym, can you spread the virus to the next person who comes through? She answers that and more.

MONDAY MARCH 30, 2020 Professional basketball player Bobby Jones live from his almost windowless apartment in Verona, Italy, where he has been quarantined for weeks making original videos you want to see.

FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020 Former NBA player Greivis Vasquez talks about his journey from the blossoming pandemic in Italy to the safety of his family in Florida.

THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2020 Pistons head coach Dwane Casey discusses how long it will take to turn gameplay back on, coaching young players, how to draft remotely, and the grit of players like Derrick Rose and Blake Griffin.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 25, 2020 The next wave of NBA coaching is international, according to head coach of the Erie BayHawks Ryan Pannone.

TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2020 Carvell Wallace on emotional preparedness in a time of coronavirus and how Andre Iguodala talks about race.

MONDAY MARCH 23, 2020 David Epstein with insight into hot coronavirus research and Noah Galuten helps the Abbotts make tacos.

FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2020: Good to Go. Science writer Christie Aschwanden has evidence-based advice for athletes trying to keep healthy—in mind and body—during a lockdown.

THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2020: The Victory Machine, with Ethan Sherwood Strauss of the Athletic, who discusses his upcoming book about the Warriors.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2020: What basketball means to people under stress, with actor, and Henry’s college roommate, Ben Weber.

TUESDAY MARCH 17, 2020: The Hot Hand. The Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen on the science of streaks.

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020: What is the lesson of all this? Prim Siripipat, former ESPN TV personality, host of The Next Chapter on The Athletic.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke with Dana Smith, Senior Writer for Elemental at Medium covering health, science, and the science of wellness. Do you need to wear a face mask? Can you make your own? If you shoot around in an empty gym, can you spread the virus to the next person who comes through? What about tennis, if you don’t touch the ball? What about playing catch? Should we take vitamin D? Is Henry right that being outside has magical powers in reducing the spread of the virus? (Can we grocery shop outside?) She answers all that and more.

TL;DR: “Stay the eff home.”

Here’s the archived video:

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MONDAY MARCH 30, 2020 Professional basketball player Bobby Jones live from his almost windowless apartment in Verona, Italy, where he has been quarantined for weeks making original videos you want to see.

FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020 Former NBA player Greivis Vasquez talks about his journey from the blossoming pandemic in Italy to the safety of his family in Florida.

THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2020 Pistons head coach Dwane Casey discusses how long it will take to turn gameplay back on, coaching young players, how to draft remotely, and the grit of players like Derrick Rose and Blake Griffin.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 25, 2020 The next wave of NBA coaching is international, according to head coach of the Erie BayHawks Ryan Pannone.

TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2020 Carvell Wallace on emotional preparedness in a time of coronavirus and how Andre Iguodala talks about race.

MONDAY MARCH 23, 2020 David Epstein with insight into hot coronavirus research and Noah Galuten helps the Abbotts make tacos.

FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2020: Good to Go. Science writer Christie Aschwanden has evidence-based advice for athletes trying to keep healthy—in mind and body—during a lockdown.

THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2020: The Victory Machine, with Ethan Sherwood Strauss of the Athletic, who discusses his upcoming book about the Warriors.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2020: What basketball means to people under stress, with actor, and Henry’s college roommate, Ben Weber.

TUESDAY MARCH 17, 2020: The Hot Hand. The Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen on the science of streaks.

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020: What is the lesson of all this? Prim Siripipat, former ESPN TV personality, host of The Next Chapter on The Athletic.

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Monday on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott spoke with professional basketball player Bobby Jones live from his almost windowless apartment in Verona, Italy, where he has been quarantined for weeks making original videos you want to see. By wikipedia’s count, Jones has played for 22 teams—including the 76ers, Nuggets, Grizzlies, Rockets, Heat, and Spurs. Now he feels, as a writer, an introvert, and someone who has overcome a ton of hurdles, he was #BUILTFORTHIS.

Here’s the archived video:

BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020: What is the lesson of all this? Prim Siripipat, former ESPN TV personality, host of The Next Chapter on The Athletic.

TUESDAY MARCH 17, 2020: The Hot Hand. The Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen on the science of streaks.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2020: What basketball means to people under stress, with actor, and Henry’s college roommate, Ben Weber.

THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2020: The Victory Machine, with Ethan Sherwood Strauss of the Athletic, who discusses his upcoming book about the Warriors.

FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2020: Good to Go. Science writer Christie Aschwanden has evidence-based advice for athletes trying to keep healthy—in mind and body—during a lockdown.

MONDAY MARCH 23, 2020 David Epstein with insight into hot coronavirus research and Noah Galuten helps the Abbotts make tacos.

TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2020 Carvell Wallace on emotional preparedness in a time of coronavirus and how Andre Iguodala talks about race.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 25, 2020 The next wave of NBA coaching is international, according to head coach of the Erie BayHawks Ryan Pannone.

THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2020 Pistons head coach Dwane Casey discusses how long it will take to turn gameplay back on, coaching young players, how to draft remotely, and the grit of players like Derrick Rose and Blake Griffin.

FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2020 Former NBA player Greivis Vasquez talks about his journey from the blossoming pandemic in Italy to the safety of his family in Florida.

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Today on BRING IT IN David Thorpe and Henry Abbott heard the harrowing tale of former NBA player Greivis Vasquez’s journey from the blossoming pandemic in Italy to the safety of his family in Florida, complete with train rides next to coughing people, Donald Trump travel bans, and a 9-1-1 call.

Below is the archived video.

BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020: What is the lesson of all this? Prim Siripipat, former ESPN TV personality, host of The Next Chapter on The Athletic.

TUESDAY MARCH 17, 2020: The Hot Hand. The Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen on the science of streaks.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2020: What basketball means to people under stress, with actor, and Henry’s college roommate, Ben Weber.

THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2020: The Victory Machine, with Ethan Sherwood Strauss of the Athletic, who discusses his upcoming book about the Warriors.

FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2020: Good to Go. Science writer Christie Aschwanden has evidence-based advice for athletes trying to keep healthy—in mind and body—during a lockdown.

MONDAY MARCH 23, 2020 David Epstein with insight into hot coronavirus research and Noah Galuten helps the Abbotts make tacos.

TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2020 Carvell Wallace on emotional preparedness in a time of coronavirus and how Andre Iguodala talks about race.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 25, 2020 The next wave of NBA coaching is international, according to head coach of the Erie BayHawks Ryan Pannone.

THURSDAY MARCH 26, 2020 Pistons head coach Dwane Casey discusses how long it will take to turn gameplay back on, coaching young players, how to draft remotely, and the grit of players like Derrick Rose and Blake Griffin.

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A special guest to start the show: Henry’s sister Emily, live from England, where (who can say for certain without tests) all evidence suggests she has fought the coronavirus and won. It is great to see her smile, and hear her story!

And then a real friend of the show, Ryan Pannone. He has been working with David Thorpe more or less forever, and is now the head coach of the Erie BayHawks. He’s coached in Israel, Germany, China, Korea, and Slovakia, and is the head NBA Development Coach at David’s Pro Training Center. And he’s absolutely certain that the next wave of NBA coaching is international.

Here’s the archived video:

BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020: What is the lesson of all this? Prim Siripipat, former ESPN TV personality, host of The Next Chapter on The Athletic.

TUESDAY MARCH 17, 2020: The Hot Hand. The Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen on the science of streaks.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2020: What basketball means to people under stress, with actor, and Henry’s college roommate, Ben Weber.

THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2020: The Victory Machine, with Ethan Sherwood Strauss of the Athletic, who discusses his upcoming book about the Warriors.

FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2020: Good to Go. Science writer Christie Aschwanden has evidence-based advice for athletes trying to keep healthy—in mind and body—during a lockdown.

MONDAY MARCH 23, 2020 David Epstein with insight into hot coronavirus research and Noah Galuten helps the Abbotts make tacos.

TUESDAY MARCH 24, 2020 Carvell Wallace on emotional preparedness in a time of coronavirus and how Andre Iguodala talks about race.

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Today Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Carvell Wallace, a New York Times bestselling author, memoirist, and award-winning podcaster who covers race, arts, culture, film and music for a wide variety of news outlets. He co-wrote Andre Iguodala’s memoir The Sixth Man. He joined us on BRING IT IN to discuss emotional preparedness in a time of coronavirus, sharing quinoa with Riz Ahmed, how Andre Iguodala talks about race, and more. Below is the archived video.

BRING IT IN EPISODES:

MONDAY, MARCH 16, 2020: What is the lesson of all this? Prim Siripipat, former ESPN TV personality, host of The Next Chapter on The Athletic.

TUESDAY MARCH 17, 2020: The Hot Hand. The Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen on the science of streaks.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 18, 2020: What basketball means to people under stress, with actor, and Henry’s college roommate, Ben Weber.

THURSDAY MARCH 19, 2020: The Victory Machine, with Ethan Sherwood Strauss of the Athletic, who discusses his upcoming book about the Warriors.

FRIDAY MARCH 20, 2020: Good to Go. Science writer Christie Aschwanden has evidence-based advice for athletes trying to keep healthy—in mind and body—during a lockdown.

MONDAY MARCH 23, 2020 David Epstein with insight into hot coronavirus research and Noah Galuten helps the Abbotts make tacos.

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In the last chapter of his brilliant book “Range,” David Epstein profiled Arturo Casadevall, MD, PhD, and the chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at Johns Hopkins. It’s a book about the people and conditions that lead to extraordinary performance, and it’s coming to life right now: Dr. Casadevall has kicked off a major consortium of labs targeting a short-term COVID-19 therapy, made from the plasma of recovered COVID-19 patients, with the potential to be deployed quickly. David joined us at the top of the show to explain.

And then (talk about “range”), we welcomed Noah Galuten, a remarkable chef who guided the Abbotts in making killer tacos with the stuff we happen to have in our quarantine-time fridge.

Here’s the archived video:

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Today Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with science writer and athlete Christie Aschwanden. She joined us on BRING IT IN (new name!) to talk about her book, “Good To Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery.” Her dogged research into performance applies as a must-read lesson for staying healthy in times of high stress. The same techniques apply! Her calm, lucid insight is also calming while on lockdown. David was moved enough that he’s instructing all of his basketball players to listen to this very podcast above.

Chrisite writes for Elemental, co-hosts Emerging Form—a podcast about the creative process. She is the former lead science writer at FiveThirtyEight and a contributor at the New York Times, Washington Post, and Slate.

Below is the archived video in which Christie makes a case for training the minimum amount to get the desired effect and, if you find it relaxing, drinking a little wine or a beer now and again.

UPDATE: Christie’s just-published Elemental article on exercising during a coronavirus outbreak.

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Today Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Ethan Sherwood Strauss of The Athletic about his upcoming book “The Victory Machine.”  

Below is the archived video which almost included Ethan’s cute son. Join us tomorrow and every day this week at 11 a.m. ET, and bring your questions!

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Today Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Ben Weber. He’s an actor best known for his roles in Sex and the City, Everwood, and Coach Carter. He also happens to have been Henry’s NYU college roommate.

The theme: basketball as relief from anxiety. Ben, as it happens, is working on a live performance on this theme. He grew up with a difficult mom—the dunk hoop up the street was the solution. He’d imagine he was playing with charters from fiction, the SuperSonics, or celebrities. (When I first heard the term “fantasy basketball,” he says, he thought this was what they were talking about.)

Basketball as stress relief is a pattern he carried with him to Tompkins Square Park in the 90s, to his work habits today—and now he sees his son doing the same thing in the alley outside their L.A. garage.

Also, from NBA players battling as themselves on NBA 2K, to an all-quarantine L.A. Finals, we have some ideas about some products the NBA could really offer, in lieu of full games, in a pandemic.

And here’s the archived video. Join us tomorrow and every day this week at 11 a.m. ET, and bring your questions!

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Today Henry Abbott and David Thorpe spoke with Wall Street Journal’s Ben Cohen, author of “The Hot Hand.” Then there was a bit of a Stephen Curry lovefest.

And here’s the archived video. Join us tomorrow and every day this week at 11 a.m. ET, and bring your questions!

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This is the untold story of how ice baths moved from Moscow to the NBA.

It was 1986. Geneva, Switzerland. Worried that the U.S. and the Soviet Union were close to World War III, Ronald Reagan announced a giant cultural exchange. Journalists, professors, and sports teams would board planes to make friends and, hopefully, bring peace.

As a result, American Rich Dalatri, weeks from starting his new job as the first strength and conditioning coach in NBA history, joined a group of American coaches visiting Moscow’s secretive Institute of Sport.

That’s where Dalatri slipped away from his handlers and made friends with cutting edge Russian coaches and athletes. They offered him innovative workouts, banned substances, and … a plunge into water so cold he thought it might kill him.

Next thing you know, Dalatri was back in New Jersey trying to convince one of the strongest 6-foot-11 men of all time—Darryl Dawkins—to climb into a garbage can full of frigid ice water. A few decades later, almost every NBA player gets in cold tubs regularly.

This is the story of how ice baths came to the NBA.

It’s a sample of the TrueHoop Podcast, one of our most exciting projects, which is in development. We are thrilled to share it with you. You can hear another sample here.

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