Episodes
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Wolves dismantling of the Suns and the ascending Anthony Edwards. Will he be the best player in the league? Where do the old and expensive Suns go from here? The Pacers have pushed the Bucks to the brink of elimination, but David has a warning for the young Pacers. The Clippers and Mavericks are tied at 2-2 after a wild game with insane shotmaking. How does David advise his clients on how to guard the elite offensive players? The...
Published 04/29/24
Published 04/29/24
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Erik Spoelstra rallying his Miami Heat to win in Boston. What was the game plan? The Nuggets won a thrilling Game 2 on a Jamal Murray buzzer beater, are the Lakers done? David thinks LeBron and AD believe so. The young Thunder have been impressive through two games, how will they do on the road? Knicks are up 2-0 after a "controversial" win at home. What's on tap for Game 3, and is Joel Embiid becoming a liability? The Pacers and...
Published 04/25/24
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Celtics beatdown of the Heat, will Miami get swept? The Pacers played terribly and Damian Lillard was on fire in the first half for the Bucks, did we get that series wrong? The Clippers defended well, James Harden and Paul George were very good, what can the Mavericks do better? Who will step up to help Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving? The Thunder beat the Pelicans in the best game of the weekend. But David saw a lot of bad...
Published 04/22/24
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...
Published 04/18/24
On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss: Tom Thibodeau's aversion to resting players Jarod goes on a rant about "suckerific" behavior from NBA teams ahead of the playoffs David rants about defense not being valued in the NBA MVP award voting Early read and predictions on: Lakers vs. Pelicans Warriors vs. Kings Heat vs. 76ers Hawks vs. Bulls Pacers vs. Bucks Cavaliers vs. Magic Suns vs. Wolves Mavericks vs. Clippers Learn more about your ad choices....
Published 04/15/24
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Can the Warriors go on a Heat run to the NBA Finals? Joel Embiid is back and the 76ers look good, can they make the conference finals? It's award season and Jarod and David pick all major individual award winners plus All-NBA teams Final top-5 of the regular season
Published 04/11/24
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: A loyal TrueHoop listener "asks Coach Thorpe" who will be the next star young coach in the NBA like the Thunder's Mark Daigneault? To submit a question to ask Coach Thorpe send it to [email protected] Who will be the west's no. 1 seed? The Wolves and Nuggets play each other this week in a game that might decide. The Thunder's remaining four games are at home, will they grab the top spot? The Bucks have lost four in a row and...
Published 04/08/24
On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: The play-in and playoffs are rapidly approaching and while the NBA is hoping for another LeBron vs. Steph showdown, is it good for the league? What makes LeBron and Steph more interesting than KD? Why aren't Luka and Giannis bigger stars? The NBA's next media rights deal Suns' owner Mat Ishbia and Cavaliers' owner Dan Gilbert are bitter rivals in the mortgage business and in the NBA, is that good for people looking to buy...
Published 04/04/24
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Mavericks are now the hottest team in the NBA after snapping the Rockets' 11-game win streak. Is Dallas peaking at the right time? What's changed? The Cavaliers are headed in the wrong direction Alabama is headed to its first Final 4 and David has "NBA eyes" on the Crimson Tide Why is Nikola Jokic the overwhelming MVP favorite? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 04/01/24
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Raptors' Jontay Porter is being investigated in connection to gambling Are players happy with the way the game is officiated? Draymond Green was ejected in the opening minutes of a pivotal game for the Warriors. Who's to blame? The OKC Thunder's playoff limitations The Rockets have won 10 straight and want to make the play-in Top 5 teams in the NBA right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/28/24
On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The absurd amount of free throws the Lakers took in a win over the Pacers. The Warriors might fall out of the play-in and some wonder if Steph Curry is playing enough minutes. Henry Abbott's MVP article Current playoff scenarios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/25/24
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The NBA has gone all in on gambling, players and coaches already think we're headed for disaster. David's article on the five players on the brink of success Ime Udoka's turnaround job in Houston Top 5 NBA teams right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/21/24
On today's special episode Henry Abbott is joined by prolific sportswriter Jack McCallum to discuss his latest book: "The Real Hoosiers: Crispus Attucks High School, Oscar Robertson, and the Hidden History of Hoops".  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/19/24
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The future of Bronny James and David's advice for the young baller. The Clippers have lost four of five and headed in the wrong direction, what's going on? Is Zion peaking at the right time? The brilliance of Kyrie Irving Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 03/18/24
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Henry Abbott's article on the dangers of playing NBA basketball The evolution of basketball and the problem with former players critiquing current players It's Wemby's world Top 5 NBA teams right now
Published 03/14/24
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Senior Night at Florida State for Max Thorpe It's the final quarter of the regular season, which teams are playoff ready? Which teams are in trouble? Rudy Gobert fined for flashing money sign at an NBA official. Does the league have a problem?
Published 03/11/24
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: TrueHoop founder and CEO Henry Abbott was at the Sloan conference last week and wrote an article about 3s, are they overvalued? Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has been struggling lately, David wrote an article on how to get him back on track.  Karl-Anthony Towns has a meniscus injury and is out indefinitely, what's next for the Timberwolves? Top 5 NBA teams right now
Published 03/07/24
On this special edition of the TrueHoop podcast Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector are joined by Julie Kliegman, author of the new book Mind Game. They discuss the changing landscape of elite athletes' relationship to their mental health, and the public challenges and struggles with the subject. 
Published 03/05/24
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Victor Wembanyama's 2024 surge, is he an All-NBA player? The Celtics had another 50+ point victory, is a title run inevitable? Defensive game plans and executing strategy  
Published 03/04/24
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
Published 02/29/24
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: How to defend Luka Doncic Where teams should be positioning themselves for the playoffs The Warriors latest run of good play Rebranding the Clippers
Published 02/26/24
On today's show Jarod Hector and Coach Thorpe discuss: David's suggestion on improving All-Star weekend The future of G League Ignite What is David focused on with the contending teams over the final third of the season? Top 5 NBA teams right now
Published 02/22/24
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 
Published 02/19/24
On today's show Jarod Hector is joined by Henry Abbott! They discuss: Henry's recently completed book writing sabbatical and why this book is important. The EPM metric is dominated by players in their 20s, yet the players who dominate the headlines are all in their mid to late 30s, what's the deal? Violence in the NBA Top 5 NBA teams right now
Published 02/15/24