On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's trip to Los Angeles to see his players and connect with NBA power players What positives can be taken from pros playing summer pick up? David's article on the Nuggets, are they serious title contenders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Henry's book update The fast, intuitive, and emotional brain and the slower, more deliberative, and more logical brain. What is best for success in the NBA? It sort of depends on your job... How does fast and slow thinking impact the product on the floor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article on Team USA's humility and the lesson it taught the world Wemby wants to learn from KD, David has an idea of what that might look like Has the rest of the world caught up to the NBA? Quick thoughts on the Jazz, Lakers, and Warriors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA's win over France for the gold medal in men's basketball Steph, LeBron, and KD How much did this loss hurt Victor Wembanyama? How will it motivate him going forward? Team USA in 2028 European vs. American player development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA vs. Team Serbia for a place in the gold medal game. Does Serbia behind Nikola Jokic have a path to victory? Team Canada had a disappointing Olympic tournament and David has a theory Should Jamal Murray's poor play for Canada, worry the Denver Nuggets? David's excellent article on the importance of a plan in player development Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA men's basketball and the knockout round of the Olympics David "discovers" Breanna Stewart How does David watch and breakdown the NBA? Is the NBA champion the best team in the world? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Henry's article on the importance of affordable players that can be found in Summer League David's article on the how Summer League isn't the best for player development The NBA's pending expansion into Las Vegas and Seattle How dirty will the new NBA owners, and their money, be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Elite athletes performing in extreme heat The irony of oil rich nations, that contribute to these extreme conditions, gaining control over pro sports and elite athletes Doping in sports The messaging around Bronny James has changed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Team USA Basketball's first scrimmage and early thoughts on Cooper Flagg Did Nike keep Jaylen Brown off Team USA? The NBA's new media rights deal suggests economic prosperity, at least in the short term What Coach Thorpe looks for when he watches Summer League Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Bronny James' summer league debut and how we should be talking about his development DeMar DeRozan is now on the Kings but David doesn't think he'll be there for long What are the Spurs trying to build around Victor Wembanyama? The future of the Hornets Team USA basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: What it's 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Celtics clinching the NBA title Are the Celtics set up to go on a dynastic run? What went wrong for the Mavericks and what's next? David's article on what the other 29 teams can learn from the Celtics Top 5 teams heading into next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: What the Mavericks discovered in their Game 4 win Can they repeat it in Boston for Game 5? How will the Celtics react to pressure? Missing Kristaps Porzingis is a problem Henry Abbott's article on coaching shooting Klay Thompson unfollows the Warriors on social media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Celtics' win in Game 3 The Mavericks' poor offensive strategy Kyrie's excellent offensive performance Luka's lack of defensive disposition Jaylen Brown's pursuit of excellence The passing of Jerry West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Mavericks down 0-2 to the Celtics in the NBA Finals What is it about the Celtics that is so hard to solve for the Mavericks? Luka Doncic is heroic on offense but he's hurting his team on defense What's going on with Kyrie Irving? The brilliance of Jrue Holiday and Derrick White Looking ahead to Game 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The challenges the Celtics present the Mavericks on offense How the Pacers better prepped the Celtics for the Finals than the Wolves did for the Mavericks How Kristaps Porzingis optimizes the Celtics on both ends of the court What the Mavericks can take from the third quarter and apply to Game 2 Luka Doncic The NBA's new media rights deal and expansion The news around the Lakers head coach search Learn more about your ad...

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's time in Los Angeles The Wolves staved off elimination and forced a Game 5, can they send the series back to Dallas? The Celtics have been the best team all season and have 10 days off before the Finals, can anyone stop them? The Pacers exceeded expectations this season but David has a word of advice and some caution. Why do certain NBA media talk about the game in such a negative way? JJ Redick to coach the Lakers? Learn...

On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Mavericks Game 1 win over the Timberwolves. What's up with Luka Doncic? How brilliant is Kyrie? Are the stars being delivered to crunch time of these playoff games in their best possible versions? The Celtics defeat the Pacers in OT in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Should the Celtics be worried about the "blur ball" Pacers? What can the Pacers teach the other 26 teams not in the playoffs about team building? Henry's article...

On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Why and how did the Knicks literally breakdown? The Pacers young and fun nine-man rotation Nikola Jokic did not look like an MVP in the second half of Game 7 Karl-Anthony Towns and Naz Reid were great, how did the former's foul trouble lead to the latter's success? The Mavericks' advanced to the conference finals, can they beat the Wolves? The future is bright for the OKC Thunder, right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article on what to do if you draft Bronny James The Celtics advance to their third straight Eastern Conference finals, is all ok in Boston? What's next for the Cavaliers? The Mavericks have the Thunder on the brink of elimination How unfair is Nikola Jokic? Will the Pacers vs. Knicks series go to a Game 7? Top 5 playoff performers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices