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The problem with the NBA 65-game rule and the real reason behind recent individual offensive explosion

01 Feb 2024

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On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" send your questions to [email protected] to tap into David's big bas...

Drafting NBA title contenders

29 Jan 2024

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: NBA title contenders in the east and west. Jarod and David each draft four teams per conferenc...

Are we sure Doc Rivers will help the Bucks?

25 Jan 2024

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Doc Rivers is in as the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, what does it mean? Is Doc stil...

The Pacers are going to be really good, and have the Suns turned the corner?

22 Jan 2024

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Pacers' long-term and short-term futures and why the Pascal Siakam trade works now and for...

The Book of James: The Power, Politics, and Passion of LeBron author Valerie Babb

19 Jan 2024

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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, Va...

Does Pascal Siakam make the Pacers title contenders?

18 Jan 2024

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Pascal Siakam trade to the Indiana Pacers, how does this help boost the team's title chanc...

Trade talk and what each title contender should focus on the rest of the season

15 Jan 2024

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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 Tho...

Ask Coach Thorpe and should the Thunder, Wolves, and Pacers go all in?

11 Jan 2024

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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, send to t...

Disgruntled: Steph and Giannis

08 Jan 2024

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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 ...

Play with joy

04 Jan 2024

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Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss: A listener question about playing with joy (email your question to [email protected]) which absolutely mat...

Trash Talk author Rafi Kohan

01 Jan 2024

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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...

The brilliance of Derrick White and being a winning NBA player

28 Dec 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" where you the audience get to tap into David's big basketball brain. Send q...

MAGIC: The Life of Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson author Roland Lazenby

25 Dec 2023

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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.  Roland has wri...

Is it hard being a lead ball handler? The return of Ja and Christmas Day games

21 Dec 2023

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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...

Have the Clippers turned the corner to title contention?

18 Dec 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The injury bug that has hit the Cavaliers and Suns and what, if anything, can either team do? ...

Draymond Green is a problem and Giannis Antetokounmpo wants his ball

14 Dec 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The NBA's popularity, continuing a great conversation you can read here The Warriors have al...

Can the Lakers ride In-Season Tournament success to an NBA championship?

11 Dec 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The In-Season Tournament championship and possible tweaks going forward The disposition to do...

Are the Pacers Harden's Rockets 2.0?

07 Dec 2023

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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@tru...

Which teams will advance to the semifinals of the In-Season Tournament?

04 Dec 2023

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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@tru...

Everyone needs to stop crying over point differential in the In-Season Tournament

30 Nov 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Josh Giddey situation  Some coaches and players are upset over the point differential in...

The Magic and Suns are streaking and an early look at MVP candidates

27 Nov 2023

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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@true...

Ask coach Thorpe and top 5 NBA teams

22 Nov 2023

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On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Thanksgiving plans "Ask Coach Thorpe" David's big basketball brain answers your...

How good are the OKC Thunder?

20 Nov 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and Coach Thorpe discuss: The Oklahoma City Thunder look like a serious playoff team, but David says "curb your enthusia...

Is Tyrese Haliburton the new Steve Nash?

16 Nov 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: "Ask Coach Thorpe" David's big basketball brain answers your questions. To submit a question e...

Are the Timberwolves legit?

13 Nov 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Timberwolves have the best defense in the league so far and have beaten the Celtics, Nugge...

Adam Silver thinks NBA media coverage should be more like the NFL, is he right?

09 Nov 2023

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On today's podcast Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article on the beautiful dancing of Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren Adam Silve...

Is everyone missing the point of the In-Season Tournament?

06 Nov 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The In-Season Tournament and what people are missing with all their complaining. Player devel...

Does James Harden still move the needle as a player?

02 Nov 2023

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The ramifications of the James Harden trade for the 76ers and Clippers and why did this de...

Why are NBA coaches prisoners of the moment?

30 Oct 2023

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On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's early season observations. What is he seeing with individual offense? Parity in th...

Can Derrick Lively II be the most impactful rookie this year?

26 Oct 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Opening night in the NBA. The Nuggets are champs for a reason but David says their bench will ...

Win projections and more Victor Wembanyama talk

23 Oct 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Win projections for NBA teams and why David does not see any juggernauts running away with the...

Did ESPN publish a Ja Morant hit piece?

19 Oct 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: ESPN published a story about Ja Morant and Grizzlies fans are calling it a "hit piece." David...

Can Sam Cassell help Jayson Tatum become the best player in the league?

16 Oct 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Sam Cassell's addition to the Celtics coaching staff and the potential impact on Jayson Tatum ...

Prof. Ibram X. Kendi, host and executive producer of "Skin In The Game"

13 Oct 2023

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On today's special episode Jarod Hector is joined by Professor Ibram X. Kendi, the director of the BU Center for Antiracist Research and the host and ...

NBA says load management is not supported by science and preseason observations

12 Oct 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The NBA says scientific data doesn't support load management Chet Holmgren vs. Victor W...

Will there be a juggernaut in the league this year?

09 Oct 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Ben Simmons and the importance of empathy and clear communication between an athlete and a ...

It's always personal in the NBA and projecting the top 15 players at season's end

05 Oct 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Teams in the NBA trade contracts but there are people and real lives involved Are the Buc...

Jrue Holiday is a Celtic and the best starting five units in the league

02 Oct 2023

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On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Jrue Holiday trade and what that means for the Celtics The Portland TrailBlazers pres...

More analysis of the Damian Lillard trade and the balance of power in the west

28 Sep 2023

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The Damian Lillard trade and what it means for this year's title chase and the future o...

A big star will be traded before the season, and it's not Dame

25 Sep 2023

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The latest around the Damian Lillard trade and what people should and shouldn't believe...

Will the Denver Nuggets repeat as NBA champs?

21 Sep 2023

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On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss: Henry's obsession with tolerance of the lumbar spine to shear...it's for his amazing bo...

Why is Nikola Jokic not the league's most popular player?

18 Sep 2023

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Nikola Jokic's popularity. Jarod saw a tweet from a Denver sports fan and media member,...

What's the real story behind NBA's new load management rules?

14 Sep 2023

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On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The truth about the NBA's new load management rules, and what the league's new media ri...

What went wrong for Team USA?

11 Sep 2023

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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...

Are we headed for a USA vs. Canada showdown in FIBA World Cup?

07 Sep 2023

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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 fo...

Is it time to dismantle the Bucks?

31 Aug 2023

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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 Worl...

How does Team USA look so far during FIBA World Cup?

28 Aug 2023

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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 Cana...

Why do elite athletes rarely shoot well? and more on Team USA

24 Aug 2023

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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...

Built from the Fire author and 90s/00s basketball fan Victor Luckerson

23 Aug 2023

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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, Ame...

Steve Kerr says Anthony Edwards is the guy, but is he a future MVP?

21 Aug 2023

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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 ...

Is Daryl Morey doing a rebuild in Philadelphia?

18 Aug 2023

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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 ...

James Harden says Daryl Morey is a liar and Coach Thorpe's tales from LA

14 Aug 2023

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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 Thorp...

The Future of the NBA | Part III, the fans with Abigail Smithson

10 Aug 2023

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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, A...

The future of the NBA | Part II, economics with Scott Kaplan

07 Aug 2023

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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 econom...

The future of the NBA | Part I, the media with Ben Aronson

03 Aug 2023

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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 fr...

Mailbag questions, Dame, and sudden cardiac arrest in basketball players

31 Jul 2023

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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'...

Does defense win championships?

20 Jul 2023

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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?  ...

Thorpe's tales from summer league and the NBA is in a holding pattern

17 Jul 2023

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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 lit...

Are the expectations on Victor Wembanyama fair?

14 Jul 2023

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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 disc...

Wemby and summer league overreactions, and the truth about Dame and the Blazers

10 Jul 2023

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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...

Are the Raptors going to trade Pascal Siakam? And, Summer League notes

06 Jul 2023

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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 ...

Who is winning free agency? Dame finally requests a trade

02 Jul 2023

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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 ...

Does your favorite NBA team have a plan for summer league?

29 Jun 2023

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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...

Can the Thompson twins be the best players in this draft class?

26 Jun 2023

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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 ...

Celtics trade Marcus Smart. Can you draft a non-shooter in today's NBA?

22 Jun 2023

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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 f...

Bradley Beal is on the Suns, Damian Lillard trades, and the NBA draft

19 Jun 2023

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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 ...

The Denver Nuggets are NBA champions

13 Jun 2023

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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 wo...

How great is Nikola Jokic?

12 Jun 2023

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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 player...

The Nuggets have Nikola Jokic and the Heat don't

08 Jun 2023

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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 Chris...

Nuggets and Heat are tied at 1-1, now what?

05 Jun 2023

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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 ...

NBA Finals Preview: altitude, benches, Butler, coaches, Jokic, and more!

01 Jun 2023

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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 an...

The two best words in sports: Game 7

29 May 2023

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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. Da...

Can the Celtics make history with a miraculous comeback?

25 May 2023

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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 mor...

Why the Miami Heat will be NBA champions

22 May 2023

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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 o...

Did the Celtics lose game one by not calling a timeout? Is Rui Hachimura the Nikola Jokic stopper?

18 May 2023

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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 ...

What's next for Joel Embiid and the 76ers? And a conference finals preview

15 May 2023

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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 n...

Warriors and Knicks save their seasons

11 May 2023

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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 Draymo...

Devin Booker is the playoff MVP, another big James Harden game, and the Lakers

08 May 2023

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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 sti...

Should the 76ers have held Joel Embiid out until game 3?

04 May 2023

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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 a...

So we’re gonna get LeBron vs. Steph one more time

01 May 2023

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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 ove...

Is Jimmy Butler the best player in the playoffs?

27 Apr 2023

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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...

The Warriors save their season, Knicks take a big series lead, and more

24 Apr 2023

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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 ...

Draymond Green, the Warriors' desperation, and the rest of round one

20 Apr 2023

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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 ...

Breaking Down Playoff Game 1s

17 Apr 2023

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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 ...

First round playoff preview and Bulls and Thunder advance in the play-in

13 Apr 2023

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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...

Rudy Gobert punched Kyle Anderson and play-in previews

10 Apr 2023

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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. Jaro...

Who is the MVP? | Season awards and all league honors

06 Apr 2023

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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 regu...

The West is wide open

03 Apr 2023

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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.  Th...

Jocks vs. Nerds: What is the NBA analytics argument really about?

30 Mar 2023

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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 ...

Is Kyrie Irving the problem with the Mavericks?

27 Mar 2023

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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 emotion...

Mark Cuban and the Mavericks mad at refs, and the return of Ja Morant

23 Mar 2023

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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 th...

Should we be worried about the Celtics?

20 Mar 2023

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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 mu...

How good is De'Aaron Fox? Steph Curry's 50-piece, and the top of the east

16 Mar 2023

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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...

How many hidden big time scorers are there in the NBA?

13 Mar 2023

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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. ...

Kevin Durant injured again, Fred Van Vleet goes off on the refs and the race for playoff seeding

09 Mar 2023

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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 VanV...

The most exciting end of the regular season and Ja Morant

07 Mar 2023

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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 sea...

TrueHoop Tactics: How would you guard Kyrie Irving, Coach Thorpe?

03 Mar 2023

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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. Jaro...

Howard Beck on the return of Kevin Durant and the absurd Nikola Jokic Debate

02 Mar 2023

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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 D...

Should Nikola Jokic win his third straight MVP?

27 Feb 2023

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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 D...

Backlash over the All-Star game and what we're looking to see from contenders

23 Feb 2023

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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 i...