Thinking Basketball Podcast
1) 21st century peaks Ep 6 | Global impact and modern midrange isolation
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Joel Embiid are all-time level scorers with a ton of midrange shots. We discuss their unique (and concerning?) geometric footprints on the entire team, the concept of influ...Show More
2) 21st century peaks Ep 5 | The Tracy McGrady enigma & Playoff Luka
Would Shaq's Lakers have won 3 titles with T-Mac instead of Kobe Bryant? We tackle this question and more discussing Tracy McGrady's magical but brief peak in 2003. Then we discuss Luka Doncic's impro...Show More
3) 21st century peaks Ep 4 | Flexibility & gaining/losing value in the playoffs
Harden and Ginobili had nearly opposite roles and box score stats. We discuss Manu's underrated defense, his role filling in the gaps in San Antonio, what to make of his more pedestrian numbers, and t...Show More
4) 21st century peaks Ep 3 | A+ defenders with unique (but flawed) offense
Draymond Green and Dwight Howard were defensive superstars, but how good were they offensively? We discuss their fairly unique roles, and the progressive context of each player in Golden State and Orl...Show More
5) 21st century peaks Ep 2 | Can a weak scoring guard be a superstar?
Jason Kidd was one of the best defensive point guards ever, but what about his lower scoring offense? How valuable is his pace and passing despite his problematic shooting reputation? How valuable are...Show More
6) #331: 21st century peaks | Honorable Mentions
What player peaked the highest in the 21st century? We kickoff our 25 best peaks of the 21st century by discussing all the players who didn't quite make the list (and many who could have). Support at ...Show More
7) #330: 2025 free agency reactions
We discuss the major moves of the free agency and trade seasons, from Kevin Durant's trade to the Bane Magic to the Bucks wave and trade. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball. For 50% at FACT...Show More
8) #329: Top-10 players of 2025
Who were the best players in 2025? First, we discuss all players as if they were healthy and ready for a playoff run, and then we trying to balance a year of chaotic injuries and semi-healthy players....Show More
9) #328: The legendary Pacers & the Thunder championship
We discuss the Pacers egalitarian “ecosystem” that nearly stunned the NBA world, and the Thunder's unique team construction that led to the 2025 championship. We also discuss OKC's defense and where i...Show More
10) #327: Indy's chances, OKC hatred & SGA's paradigm
The first two games of the NBA Finals and the Pacers prospects. Also, OKC's best defender, their historical versatility, why fans hate them and the complaints about their “special” officiating, and ho...Show More