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Thinking Basketball

Thinking Basketball
NBA
Joel Embiid
Lebron James
James Harden
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Anthony Davis
Damian Lillard
NBA Most Valuable Player
Luka Doncic
Utah Jazz
Playoffs
NBA Cup
Golden State Warriors
Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Halliburton
Basketball
Kevin Durant
Yannis Antetokounmpo
Rudy Gobert
Cleveland Cavaliers

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

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How are the Celtics so good on offense right now? We examine Boston's blazing month, Neemias Queta and Jordan Walsh's role, Joe Mazzula and a wide open Coach of the Year, the Bruce Bowen All-Stars and the changing of the guard in this year's NBA. Use... more

Hoopvision's Jordan Sperber joins to discuss trends in the NBA this season, and in basketball in general in the last few years, from bigger lineups and offensive rebounding to zone and full court pressure. We discuss the Rockets size, Celtics, Suns, ... more

We start with the increase in scoring (again), increase in fouls, and complete undercutting of defenses based on the way the game is being called right now. Then, are the Toronto Raptors, Phoenix Suns or Miami Heat actually good? Support at www.patre... more

OKC is a machine and Jokic can't miss! We discuss our first title contenders of the year, the Rockets offense, the strange Eastern Conference contenders, and the large middle class in a weird distribution of teams so far. Plus, addressing the Derrick... more

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Recent Guests

Jordan Sperber
Video content creator and expert in college basketball analysis
Hoopvision68
Episode: #351: NBA trends (and college comps) with Jordan Sperber
Ahmed Jama
Basketball analyst and guest on the podcast
Swish Theory
Episode: #279: 2024 NBA Draft (post Summer League)
Dave DuFour
Basketball analyst and commentator
Episode: #249: OG's unstoppable Knicks & modern offensive rebounding

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Ben Taylor
Creator of the popular YouTube channel Thinking Basketball, discussing basketball analysis, history, philosophy, and theory.
Cody Houdek
Co-host of the Thinking Basketball podcast, contributing insights and analysis alongside Ben Taylor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.1k ratings
  • Really smart guys

    So refreshing to find a bkb pod run by guys who understand the game, what makes a player valuable (or wildly overrated), and are genuinely curious and open-minded enough to keep learning.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frog Chris
    United States2 months ago
  • Muy Bien

    This podcast proves there's more than one way to skin a cat when it comes to basketball analysis

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WilliamTheHermit
    United States2 months ago
  • Fave Ball Pod

    I gotta pay attention for this one. Cody was a great add. They don’t do interview pods often but they’re great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amityville646
    United States2 months ago
  • Greatest peaks

    Please bring back the greatest peaks on youtube!! Big fan of the podcast on apple music and YouTube. I would love for you guys to bring back the greatest peaks during the downtime of the boring offseason as other basketball podcasts struggle to find topics to talk about and i get tired of hearing the same things from other podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wdarren20
    United States4 months ago
  • Greatest random interludes in Basketball Podcasting History

    Ben has wonderful passion, knowledge and statistics that are loquaciously woven together to paint a perfect summer picture. Longer episodes are greatly appreciated, was disappointed with EP 3 that there was no mention of Ben Wallace, but maybe he is still to come?!?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dvae12344
    New Zealand4 months ago

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Fans often mention the hosts' strong knowledge and passion for the game, which enhances the listening experience.
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The blend of humor and serious basketball discourse resonates well with the audience, making it enjoyable and educational.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and thoughtful discussions on basketball strategies and player evaluations.

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Apple Podcasts
#47
Argentina/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#84
Indonesia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#119
Taiwan/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#137
Japan/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#153
Brazil/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#156
Philippines/Sports

Talking Points

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#350: Slop Ball rules & Are the surprise teams for real?
Q: How do you feel? I mean, I guess, Toronto, you said you could see them winning a playoff series. So I think that's an answer. But for the Suns, I mean, do you feel like last week, if we do it again, do you say, wow, I got to put Phoenix ahead of Minnesota or something like that?
Phoenix is probably right around Minnesota, but they are circling each other, within each other's orbit.
#350: Slop Ball rules & Are the surprise teams for real?
Q: Are they for real? Do we think they are legitimately good teams?
The Raptors are likely a top 10 type offense, and their defense only needs to be about average to be a playoff team.
#347: AR's ascension, Cade's passing & Point Jrue
Q: How has Austin Reaves been performing and where does he fit in compared to other players?
Reaves is discussed as an interesting player, but there's uncertainty about his value compared to others like Cade Cunningham, especially defensively.
#347: AR's ascension, Cade's passing & Point Jrue
Q: Where does Cade Cunningham rank among the players from the 2021 draft class?
Cunningham is considered to be among the top players, possibly the best from his draft class, due to his impressive passing skills and overall improvement.
21st century peaks Ep 13 | The mind-blowing value of gravity
Q: What makes the gravitational pull of Shaquille O'Neal and Steph Curry different?
Shaquille O'Neal's gravitational pull came from his dominance in the paint, drawing defenders close, while Steph Curry's comes from his exceptional shooting range and movement off the ball.

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