#50: Top scorers in NBA history revisited

03/24/20 • 88 min

I reboot the inaugural episode with new data and a deeper look at the all-time best scorers in NBA history. What makes someone a great scorer? What misconceptions are common about volume vs. efficiency, on-ball vs. off-ball scoring and finishing vs. dependency. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

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#49 Dave DuFour on MVPs & Dr. Maia Majumder on COVID-19 numbers

The Athletic's Dave DuFour on things and the NBA MVP. We compare 2020 LeBron James to another historical MVP winner. Dr. Maia Majumder also stops by (52:00) to provide insight into modeling COVID-19 and why we should exercise caution when it comes to public numbers or models...and avoid social gatherings. Follow them at @DaveDuFourNBA and @MaiaMajumder. Support at patreon.com/thinkingbasketball and access the post show pie cast with Dave.

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#51: Klay vs. Miller vs. Allen | Great Debates

In this episode of the Great Debates series, I compare all-time shooters and off-ball ballerinas Klay Thompson, Reggie Miller and Ray Allen. How were these players different? What changed when their roles and teammates changed? What are the important numbers and trends to know about each player, and, of course, who was better at his best? Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball