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The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence

The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence

Ray LeBov

The mind behind Basketballintelligence.net, Ray LeBov assesses the best in basketball writing using his four I's strategy: any stories selected must be intelligent, informative, insightful, and interesting. Now, he's applying the same logic to The Unrestricted Area, where guests from around the basketball world come to discuss the NBA and sports analysis as a whole.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence - Playoff Standouts and Surprises

Playoff Standouts and Surprises

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06/03/24 • 29 min

Ray LeBov and Mike Shearer break down some of the 2024 playoffs’ biggest surprises and standouts. They discuss the new wave of superstars, coaching improvements, the officiating, injury resilience, and so much more.

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The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence - Atlanta Hawks' play-by-play legend Bob Rathbun

Atlanta Hawks' play-by-play legend Bob Rathbun

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06/25/24 • 48 min

Mike Shearer (@bballispoetry) and Ray LeBov (@raylebov) are delighted to chat with Atlanta Hawks’ broadcaster Bob Rathbun. We discuss load management, the burden of travel, why broadcasters knew something had changed with the officiating before anyone else, the state of the Hawks, the excitement around the #1 pick, and much more!

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The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence - The Surprising Blazers, with The Athletic's Jason Quick

The Surprising Blazers, with The Athletic's Jason Quick

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11/18/22 • 43 min

Ray and Mike talk with Jason about all things Blazers, including the team's surprising defense, Shaedon Sharpe, Chauncey Billups, Damian Lillard, Joe Cronin, and why Josh Hart might be Jason's favorite Blazer this year

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The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence - Reflecting on Archie Clark, Billy McGill (Part 2) with authors Bob Kuska & Eric Brach

Reflecting on Archie Clark, Billy McGill (Part 2) with authors Bob Kuska & Eric Brach

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04/22/21 • 52 min

Ray is re-joined by authors of biographical books about the careers of influential basketball players. Eric Brach shares stories of the subject of his book, 'Billy "the Hill" and the Jump Hook: The Autobiography of a Forgotten Basketball Legend.' Bob Kuska discusses the creative process behind his book, 'Shake and Bake: The Life and Times of NBA Great Archie Clark,' and the legacy that Clark left on the game.
In Part 2 of their conversation, the trio discusses the role of race in these players' experiences, what it's like to get a basketball book published, and shared anecdotes from their time spent with these basketball legends.
Follow Ray on Twitter @ticketrules
Eric's Amazon link: Click here
Bob's Amazon link: Click here

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The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence - Rookie Impact

Rookie Impact

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10/23/24 • 81 min

Ray Lebov (@ticketrules) talks with BI’s own, Aaron Bollwinkel, from Live. Breathe. Ball., as well as draft expert, Nick Agar-Johnson, from No Ceilings, about their thoughts regarding who they believe will be this season’s most impactful rookies.

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The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence - NBA Shooting Coach Marc Campbell on his best bets for the season

NBA Shooting Coach Marc Campbell on his best bets for the season

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10/07/24 • 47 min

Mike Shearer (@bballispoetry) talks with NBA shooting coach Marc Campbell (@LowManHelp) about the teams they feel Vegas misjudged. Marc is the writer of the Low Man Help Substack and host of the Low Man Help Youtube channel, so check those out for shooting mechanic breakdowns, player development plans, player profiles, and so much more!

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The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence - The #BeamTeam, with The Athletic's Sam Amick

The #BeamTeam, with The Athletic's Sam Amick

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12/02/22 • 55 min

We get into the the Kings' offseason additions, the impact of coach Mike Brown on the team's defense, De'Aaron Fox's resurgence, the repercussions of the Tyrese Haliburton trade for Domantas Sabonis, and, of course, the victory beam (and just how bright that thing is!).

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The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence - What To Make Of The Wolves, with Chris Hine

What To Make Of The Wolves, with Chris Hine

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11/27/22 • 40 min

Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov talk with Chris Hine from the Star Tribune about the Minnesota Timberwolves' start to the season. We cover KAT, Gobert, rebounding, meeting expectations, Anthony Edwards, the popularity of Jordan McLaughlin, D'Angelo Russell, Popeyes, and more!

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The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence - The Refreshing Indiana Pacers, with Caitlin Cooper

The Refreshing Indiana Pacers, with Caitlin Cooper

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11/11/22 • 41 min

Ray and Mike talk with analyst nonpareil Caitlin Cooper of Indy Cornrows about the surprisingly fun Indiana Pacers. We dive into the Haliburton/Mathurin backcourt, the Pacers’ unconventional lineups, why Buddy Hield is the best option to guard power forwards, Tyrese’s tricky low gather, and much more!

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The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence - Bill Walton's life and legacy, with Kerry Eggers

Bill Walton's life and legacy, with Kerry Eggers

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06/05/24 • 36 min

Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov speak with Kerry Eggers about Bill Walton. Eggers spoke with more than a dozen of Waltons’ closest associates to paint a complete picture of the player and the man. He wrote a compelling piece that warranted further discussion.

We also spend some time discussing why Wilt Chamberlain should be the GOAT, for some reason.

It’s an insightful conversation that we think you’ll enjoy!

Kerry’s story can be found here: https://www.kerryeggers.com/stories/big-red-is-gone-no-one-did-it-like-he-did-it

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence have?

The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence currently has 41 episodes available.

What topics does The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence cover?

The podcast is about News, Ncaa Basketball, Basketball, Podcasts, Sports, Nba and Sports News.

What is the most popular episode on The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence?

The episode title 'What To Make Of The Wolves, with Chris Hine' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence?

The average episode length on The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence is 46 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence released?

Episodes of The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence are typically released every 22 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence?

The first episode of The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence was released on Nov 28, 2020.

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