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Learning Basketball

Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK

Learning Basketball celebrates the sport at large – NBA, WNBA, NBA Draft, Coaching, Scouting, and Stories from experts, analysts, writers, reporters, coaches, scouts, players, front office execs, and fans!

The goal of every Learning Basketball episode is teaching listeners something new as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study roster-building, coaching strategy, scouting, NBA & WNBA coverage, game analysis, here stories, evaluate player development, and celebrate the sport.

A podcast from Swish Theory. Follow @BeyondTheRK on YouTube, Twitter, Substack

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  • S1 · E163
    Monday · 1 hr 23 min

    The Most Disappointing NBA Teams & 2-Week MVPs with Stephen PridGeon-Garner – Phoenix Suns Season Outlook; MVP Luka, Shai, Wemby, Steph, Tatum? WNBA Rapidfire Chicago Sky, Phoenix Mercury, Kelsey Plum

    Ep. 163 Learning Basketball with Stephen PridGeon-Garner @StephenPG3 @SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK The Most Disappointing NBA Teams & 2-Week MVPs with Stephen PridGeon-Garner – Phoenix Suns Season Outlook; MVP Luka, Shai, Wemby, Steph, Tatum? WNBA Rapidfire Chicago Sky, Phoenix Mercury, Kelsey Plum Timeline: 00:00 Cold open: Booker's attack-first mindset 01:10 Welcome & Introduction 02:11 How Stephen got into covering basketball 05:13 Suns positives: Booker and the gravity he creates 07:33 Khaman Maluach’s development and early signs 13:55 Koa Peat’s potential 23:45 Suns roster season outlook towards trade deadline 28:00 The Most Disappointing NBA Teams 46:37 What’s Wrong With The Orlando Magic? 51:00 2-Week MVP race 1:03:09 WNBA Rapidfire: Chicago Sky: Angel Reese's departure, Rickea Jackson’s impact, Vandersloot/Skyar PG Battle 1:09:26 Phoenix Mercury: Kelsey Plum’s Pre-Agency & Free Agency + fit with Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper

  • S1 · E162
    November 6 · 1 hr 9 min

    The Legend of Game 7 Gabby Williams & 2026 Golden State Valkyries Winning WNBA Championship with Jane Kenny – Stories on WNBA Title Team Players, Coaches, Front Office, Sue Bird and USA Basketball

    Ep. 162 Learning Basketball with Jane Kenny! @JaneKennyy The Legend of Game 7 Gabby Williams & 2026 Golden State Valkyries Winning WNBA Championship with Jane Kenny – Stories on WNBA Title Team Players, Coaches, Front Office, Sue Bird and USA Basketball 00:00 Cold open: Gabby Williams’s Meaning to Bay Area 03:24 Intro & Background fresh off Championship Parade 04:30 How Jane got into sports media 07:54 The Sue Bird interview and the USA Basketball writing program 12:53 Valkyries Parade 18:02 The Valkyries' Franchise backstory, from expansion to champions 24:00 Game 7 takeaways 27:38 Game 7 Gabby Williams' historic second half and the stats 32:31 What Gabby means to the Bay Area 38:23 Tiffany Hayes' comeback story 47:02 Kaitlyn Chen and the hot dog suit 49:47 Veronica Burton and Kiah Stokes 56:01 Kayla Thornton and Kaila Charles 60:31 Coach Natalie Nakase’s impact 65:15 6th Player of Year Janelle Salaun 66:19 Jane’s Coverage of Ebuka Okorie at Stanford

  • S1 · E161
    October 30 · 57 min

    Cameron Boozer's Smashmouth Memphis Grizzlies, 2027 NBA Draft & Week 1 Rookie Standouts with Parker Fleming – Ty Jerome All-Star? Coach Iisalo's Library, Zach Edey's Paint Presence

    Ep. 161 Learning Basketball with Parker Fleming @PAKA_FLOCKA @SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK Cameron Boozer's Smashmouth Memphis Grizzlies, 2027 NBA Draft & Week 1 Rookie Standouts with Parker Fleming – Ty Jerome All-Star? Coach Iisalo's Library, Zach Edey's Paint Presence Timeline: 00:00 Cold Open 1:40 Introduction & Background 5:30 2027 NBA Draft Prospects to Watch 14:00 Memphis Grizzlies 50:00 Week 1 NBA Rookie Standouts

  • S1 · E160
    October 27 · 1 hr 40 min

    Yaxel Lendeborg Rookie Breakout, Kiah Stokes Valkyries Finals MVP Case, JuJu Watkins Update with Conrado Pascual – How Valkyries Flipped WNBA Finals, USC Women's Hoops, Warriors Season Outlook

    Ep. 160 Learning Basketball with Conrado Pascual @CP3_777 @SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK Kiah Stokes Valkyries Finals MVP Case, Yaxel Lendeborg Rookie Breakout, JuJu Watkins Update with Conrado Pascual – How Valkyries Flipped WNBA Finals, USC Women's Hoops, Warriors Season Outlook Timeline 0:00 Cold open: Kiah Stokes as Finals MVP 2:20 Introduction & Background 3:59 Covering the Valkyries' magical season 6:53 Expansion-team culture Year 1 before adding Gabby Williams and Kiah Stokes 8:33 Kiah Stokes' surprising rise to starting center & elite impact 10:19 The Valkyries' identity: slow pace, ball security and self-awareness 13:38 Golden State’s Game 4 & 5 adjustments to retake series lead 3-2 18:04 Veronica Burton and Stokes fun facts 22:28 How Atlanta Dream adjust back to even series in Game 6 27:34 The most underrated Valkyries? 35:09 Finals MVP pick and Stokes' career recognition 39:53 How Stokes and Gabby Williams transformed the defense 42:28 Game 6 & 7 WNBA Finals Series outlook and predictions 46:25 9:30 a.m. PST Game 6 tip-off debacle 53:27 Juju Watkins is Back – USC Women’s Basketball Update 1:00:12 USC's chemistry with Jazzy Davidson, Saniyah Hall, and Final Four expectations 1:06:22 Golden State Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s immediate arrival, Nuggets Breakout 1:19:54 Yaxel's personality, quotes and Coach Kennedy story 1:26:26 Rookie of the Year Possibilities & Yaxel's long-term fit as the true Two Timelines prospect 1:33:47 Warriors outlook with Jimmy & Yaxel 1:36:03 The Center Hub college hoops magazine w/ Tyler Tanner and 200 coaches interviewed

  • S1 · E159
    October 21 · 1 hr 6 min

    Former Pro Ionna McKenzie on The Angel Reese Game, Angel's WNBA Finals Development, and ASB GlassFloor Revolutionary Courts– Impact of Gabby Williams, Texas Tech & International Pro Experience

    Ep. 159 Learning Basketball with Ionna McKenzie! @Ionna @SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK Timeline: 0:00 Angel Reese's 3pt Development 1:00 Introduction to Ionna McKenzie and Her Journey in Basketball 4:00 Early Influences from Family 6:30 College Basketball Experience at Texas Tech 10:00 Transitioning to Professional Basketball 13:00 Playing Overseas: Challenges and Growth 16:00 Cultural Experiences and Living Abroad 19:00 Reflections on International Basketball 22:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 24:00 Transitioning to a New Mindset in Basketball 25:00 Exploring ASB and Glass Floor Tech 26:00 The Impact of Advanced Training Facilities 28:00 Revolutionizing Basketball Practice with Technology 33:00 Innovative Playbook Solutions for Coaches 37:00 Future Aspirations for ASB Technology 42:00 Celebrating Angel Reese's Impact on the Game 45:00 WNBA Finals Game 1 & Game 2 Breakdown – Impact of Gabby Williams & Angel Reese

  • S1 · E158
    October 16 · 51 min

    Bandwagon to Ballhalla: Valkyries' Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton, Natalie Nakase Path to 2026 WNBA Finals with Kevin Danna – Best Crowd Pop in Sports? Golden State’s Expansion Success, Dream Keys

    Ep. 158 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Kevin Danna! @KevinDannaPxP@SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK Bandwagon to Ballhalla: Valkyries' Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton, Natalie Nakase Path to 2026 WNBA Finals with Kevin Danna – Best Crowd Pop in Sports? Golden State’s Expansion Success, Deterring Bueckers, Defeating A’ja, Dream Keys Timeline: 0:00 – Best Crowd Pop in Sports? 1:30 — Introduction and Valkyries-Dream Finals Preview 6:00 — Kevin Danna’s path into play-by-play 8:00 — Ballhalla crowd and fan culture 11:00 — Golden State Valkyries Expansion Success Story 15:00 — Building the Valkyries Expansion Team roster 19:00 — Team Identity: defense, effort, intensity 22:00 — Natalie Nakase’s coaching influence 24:00 — Deterring Paige Bueckers in Round 1 28:00 — Pivotal comeback sparked by Veronica Burton & Gabby Williams’ clutch play 32:00 — Gabby Williams’ defensive, offensive, and overall impact 38:00 — How did the Valkyries Sweep A’ja Wilson’s Aces? 41:00 — Veronica Burton’s all-around value 46:00 — 6th Player of the Year Janelle Salaün and underrated players 50:00 — Dream-Valkyries 2026 WNBA Finals Preview, Biggest Swing Factors, Key Matchups

  • S1 · E157
    October 10 · 2 hr 2 min

    Franz Wagner’s Impact, Sean Sweeney’s Organization, Blueprints to Orlando Magic Contender with Josh Cohen – Anthony Black's Contract Extension Year, Breakout Magic Role Players, 2026-27 Season Outlook

    Ep. 157 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Josh Cohen! @Josh_Cohen_NBA @SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK Franz Wagner’s Impact, Sean Sweeney’s Organization, Blueprints to Orlando Magic Contender with Josh Cohen – Anthony Black's Contract Extension Year, Breakout Magic Role Players, 2026-27 Season Outlook Timeline: 00:00 — Franz Wagner’s endurance, late-game impact, and two-way workload 01:45 — Early impressions of Orlando’s preseason opener 02:25 — Sean Sweeney’s impact 14:00 — Rebuilding Orlando’s offensive identity 15:00 — Spain P&R Film Breakdown: One play that best utilizes Franz, Paolo, Bane, and shooters together 27:00 — Tristan da Silva’s role and shooting upside 32:00 — Nikola Vucevic’s fit as a floor-spacing backup big 41:00 — Franz Wagner’s next level: playmaking, scoring, conditioning, and defense 55:00 — The Playtype Orlando could sneakily dominate next year 60:00 — Anthony Black’s development, role, and defensive upside in contract extension year 72:00 — Re-establishing Orlando’s defensive identity: pressure, turnovers, and transition opportunities 75:00 — Jase Richardson’s point guard skills, shooting, and rotation case vs Jevon Carter 85:00 — Noah Penda’s defensive versatility and the importance of his three-point shot in frontcourt battle with da Silva 96:00 — Eastern Conference outlook, contender matchups, and Orlando’s playoff goals 119:00 — Closing thoughts on the Magic’s potential season outlook

  • S1 · E156
    October 7 · 59 min

    How Many "LeBrons" Should One Team Have? Twin Theory of NBA Roster Building + NBA Draft Scouting Tips with Nile Hoops – How to Evaluate Prospects, How Teams Build Lineups, Orlando Magic, Eric Bledsoe

    Ep. 156 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Nile! @NileHoops @SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK How Many "LeBrons" Should One Team Have? Twin Theory of NBA Roster Building + NBA Draft Scouting Tips with Nile Hoops – How to Evaluate Prospects, How Teams Build Lineups, Orlando Magic, Eric Bledsoe Timeline: 00:00 Twin Theory and player synergy 05:27 Team identity, archetypes, and roster fit 11:29 When overlapping skills work and when they don’t 17:22 Building lineups around complementary player types 23:23 The Orlando Magic’s team-building philosophy 32:27 What made Eric Bledsoe such a special talent? 38:00 Fedor Žugić and Santa Clara’s roster outlook 41:57 Draft scouting: recognizing winning player profiles 54:23 Favorite rookie fits and Toronto’s defensive potential

  • S1 · E155
    October 3 · 50 min

    Appreciating Breanna Stewart's Greatness, How 8-Seed Liberty Upset 1-seed Lynx, Nets Media Day with Lucas Kaplan – Keys to NYL/ATL Series, Mikel Brown Jr. Upside, Mo Wagner Energy, Julius Randle Nets

    Ep. 155 Learning Basketball with Lucas Kaplan @LucasKaplan_ @SwishTheory Appreciating Breanna Stewart's Greatness, How 8-Seed Liberty Upset 1-seed Lynx, Nets Media Day with Lucas Kaplan – Keys to NYL/ATL Series, Mikel Brown Jr. Upside, Mo Wagner Energy, Julius Randle Nets Timestamps: 00:00 — What makes Breanna Stewart such a uniquely effective player 02:24 — Introduction and WNBA playoff context 03:31 — How the Liberty’s culture and defense fuel their playoff run 05:07 — Why Stewart’s impact can be overlooked 08:13 — Stewart’s all-around statistical profile and NBA comparisons 11:52 — The value of Stewart’s motor and versatility 15:12 — Jonquel Jones’s two-way impact and evolution as a scorer 20:40 — How the Liberty’s system and rotation are working in the playoffs 23:05 — Creating mismatches for Jonquel Jones 24:51 — Liberty–Dream series preview, including the Angel Reese matchup 27:43 — Sabrina Ionescu's role in protecting the ball against Atlanta 29:50 — Brooklyn Nets media-day speed round 30:25 — Mikel Brown Jr.’s upside and fit with the Nets 33:14 — Egor’s rookie season and development outlook 37:36 — Danny Wolf’s role, scoring growth, and defense 40:53 — Mo Wagner and Julius Randle’s veteran presence 44:30 — The Nets’ developing core and long-term direction 48:58 — Closing thoughts and where to follow Lucas Kaplan

  • S1 · E154
    September 24 · 43 min

    How Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston Spark Explosive Indiana Fever + Pacers Reloading as Haliburton Healthy with Tony East – Awards, Playoffs, Expectations, Zubac's fit, Pacers Rookies

    Ep. 154 Learning Basketball with Tony East @TonyREast @SwishTheory How Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston Spark Explosive Indiana Fever + Pacers Reloading as Haliburton Healthy with Tony East – Awards, Playoffs, Expectations, Zubac's fit, Pacers Rookies Timestamps: 00:00 What makes Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell such a lethal tandem? 03:16 Introduction and guest welcome 03:47 Indiana Fever playoff outlook and seeding 08:05 Why Clark and Mitchell are such a difficult offensive pairing 11:23 Aliyah Boston’s two-way impact and award case 19:17 Caitlin Clark’s development and the impact of FIBA play 22:05 Fever playoff variables, role players, and the wider WNBA field 25:22 Indiana Pacers expectations with Tyrese Haliburton returning 29:13 Roster fit, depth, and the Zubac addition 32:30 Pacers rookies and developmental prospects 36:26 Why Indiana’s style is more than just finding another Haliburton-type guard 40:10 Under-the-radar Pacers and Fever players to watch 42:51 Closing thoughts on Indiana basketball

  • S11 · E153
    September 17 · 1 hr 4 min

    Kawhi Trade Official, Raptors Dynamic Defense with Es Baraheni – Kawhi’s Fit in Toronto, Darko’s Rajakovic’s Belief in Scottie Barnes’ Star Trajectory, Collin Murray-Boyles & Allen Graves Bench Depth

    Ep. 153 Learning Basketball with Es Baraheni @JustEsBaraheni @SwishTheory Kawhi Trade Official, Raptors Dynamic Defense with Es Baraheni – Kawhi’s Fit in Toronto, Darko’s Rajakovic’s Belief in Scottie Barnes’ Star Trajectory, Collin Murray-Boyles & Allen Graves Bench Depth Timeline:00:00 — Raptors’ defensive identity and Kawhi’s fit 02:16 — Show introduction and guest welcome 02:47 — Kawhi’s return to Toronto and the fan reaction 12:14 — Trade details, roster construction, and Kawhi’s on-court fit 25:04 — Scottie Barnes’ development and Darko Rajaković’s belief in him 32:32 — Allen Graves’ role, shooting, and defensive upside 38:56 — Guard rotation: Immanuel Quickley and Jamal Shead 42:52 — Remaining roster needs: center, creation, and the Sabonis discussion 48:24 — League-wide trends in size, skill, rebounding, and how teams counter Wembanyama 62:56 — Closing thoughts

  • S1 · E152
    September 14 · 43 min

    NBA Bans Ballmer + How Kawhi Fiasco Hurts Clippers Fans Most with Grant Mona – LAC’s Franchise Outlook after Trading for Darius Garland & Brandon Ingram, Why Frank & Redden Drafted Keaton Wagler

    Ep. 152 Learning Basketball with Grant Mona @GMona48 @SwishTheory NBA Bans Ballmer + How Kawhi Fiasco Hurts Clippers Fans Most with Grant Mona – LAC’s Franchise Outlook after Trading for Darius Garland & Brandon Ingram, Why Frank & Redden Drafted Keaton Wagler Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background 02:00 Breaking down Los Angeles Clippers’ punishment from NBA 08:00 Is this enough penalty to deter future violations? 14:00 The Clippers’ new roster direction with Garland & Wagler 22:00 Why the Clippers drafted Keaton Wagler #5 overall 26:00 Why Ballmer’s Clippers did this to land Kawhi 33:00 Wildest details from Kawhi/Balmer/NBA investigation 38:00 What comes next for Kawhi, Clippers, Fans

  • S1 · E151
    September 10 · 53 min

    How Giannis + Spoelstra = Miami Heat’s Cheat Code with Brady Hawk – Fit & Chemistry between Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, projecting Klay Thompson’s role, Heat’s Biggest X-Factors

    Ep. 151 Learning Basketball with Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305 How Giannis + Spoelstra is Miami Heat’s Cheat Code with Brady Hawk – Fit & Chemistry between Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, projecting Klay Thompson’s role, Heat’s Biggest X-Factors Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction & Background 3:00 — Instant Reaction to Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat 6:00 — Giannis and Bam Adebayo Chemistry 9:00 — Offensive Strategies – X’s & O’s 12:00 — Player Roles and Expectations 15:00 — Depth Concerns and Injury Implications 18:00 — Expectations for upcoming 2026-27 Season 30:00 — Analyzing Miami Heat’s Playoff Potential 33:00 — How Giannis and Bam Define Heat’s Next Era 36:00 — New-look Offense – Inverted Screening ? 39:00 — Nikola Jovic, X-Factor for Miami 43:00 — Andrew Wiggins’s much-needed value for team 49:00 — Predictions for Heat’s 2026-27 NBA Season @SwishTheory

  • S1 · E150
    September 3 · 1 hr 36 min

    Future of WNBA Analytics, A'ja Wilson/Angel Reese/Gabby Williams for DPOY + 2026 WNBA MVP Race with Kris Smith – Value of Data Literacy in Decision Making, Atlanta Dream Roster Construction Strategy

    Ep. 150 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Kris Smith @theblacktechie @SwishTheory Future of WNBA Analytics, A'ja Wilson/Angel Reese/Gabby Williams for DPOY + 2026 WNBA MVP Race with Kris Smith – Value of Data Literacy in Decision Making, Atlanta Dream Roster Construction Strategy Timeline: 00:00 — Introduction & Background, Analytics Philosophy 10:00 — Value of Data Literacy Sports Analytics & Decision Making 21:00 — Atlanta Dream Roster Building Strategy around Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard 35:00 — Atlanta Dream’s bench, depth for playoff run 46:00 — Kris Smith’s data viz portfolio 55:00 — Evaluating WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and MVP Candidates 82:00 — Future of WNBA Analytics

  • S1 · E149
    August 28 · 1 hr 29 min

    Cavs Pay Harden, Peyton Watson's Upside & Mario Hezonja's Fit with Spencer Davies – 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook + 2019 NBA Redraft – Zion/Morant/Garland

    Ep. 149 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 with Spencer Davies @SpinDavies @SwishTheory Cavs Pay Harden, Peyton Watson's Upside & Mario Hezonja's Fit with Spencer Davies – 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook + 2019 NBA Redraft – Zion/Morant/Garland Timestamps: 0:00 — Harden's return, Cavaliers Outlook 3:00 — Introduction & Background 5:00 — Player development, training work, Summer League 12:00 — Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason 17:00 — Peyton Watson Trade Analysis & Upside 35:00 — Mario Hezonja Signing & Fit 47:00 — Cavaliers Outlook 56:00 — 2019 NBA Redraft 83:00 — Cavs Roster Security After Keeping Harden

  • S1 · E148
    August 23 · 1 hr 30 min

    Why Russ is Underrated, 2020 NBA Redraft, OKC Offseason Outlook with Maurya Kumpatla – Celebrating Russell Westbrook's Career, Analyzing 2026 Thunder Draft & Moves, Redrafting Edwards/Ball/Haliburton

    Ep. 148 Learning Basketball with Maurya Kumpatla @TheFlarescreen @SwishTheory Why Russ is Underrated, 2020 NBA Redraft, OKC Offseason Outlook with Maurya Kumpatla – Celebrating Russell Westbrook’s Career, Analyzing 2026 Thunder Draft & Moves, Redrafting Edwards/Ball/Haliburton Timestamps 0:00 — Introduction & Background 5:00 — Westbrook’s Impact on Oklahoma City and the NBA 19:00 — Statistical Analysis when Westbrook is paired with 3pt Sniper star like Durant, George, Beal 27:00 — Why Russell Westbrook is Underrated 35:00 — Analyzing the Thunder vs. Spurs Matchup 39:00 — OKC Thunder’s Offseason Moves & 2026 Rookies (Mara, Stirtz, Oweh) 52:00 — Projecting the Thunder’s Future Performance 1:03:00 — 2020 NBA Redraft

  • S1 · E147
    August 18 · 1 hr 15 min

    Why Charlotte Traded LaMelo Ball + Scouting Duke, UNC, NC State NBA Draft Prospects with Brian Geisinger – Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje's #1 Pick Potential, Michael Malone’s UNC, Hornets Revamp Roster

    Ep. 147 Learning Basketball with Brian Geisinger @bgeis_bird @SwishTheory Why Charlotte Traded LaMelo Ball + Scouting Duke, UNC, NC State NBA Draft Prospects with Brian Geisinger – Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje's #1 Pick Potential, Michael Malone’s UNC, Hornets Revamp Roster Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 05:00 Duke's NBA Pipeline 10:00 Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje's Potential 14:00 Duke's NBA Depth & Player Development Strategy 22:00 Scouting Duke’s NBA Draft Prospects – JBB, Cameron Williams, Deron Rippey Jr, Sebastian Wilkins, Patrick Ngongba, Dame Sarr, Cayden Boozer 25:00 UNC's New Direction Under Michael Malone – Scouting Matt Able, Neoklis Avdalas, Kevin Thomas 44:00 Scouting NC State's NBA Draft Prospects – Paul Mcneil, Darius Adams 49:00 Greensboro Swarm’s DJ Bakker headed to Orlando 52:00 Why Hornets Traded LaMelo Ball 01:00:00 Hornets Offseason Roster Build Strategy – Christian Anderson, Hannes Steinbach, Coby White, Dennis Schroder, Naz Reid, Dorian Finney-Smith

  • S1 · E146
    August 14 · 58 min

    The Art of Pace in Film & Basketball + Best 2026 NBA Draft Fits with David Lee – Building The 5th Factor NBA Draft Model, Comparing All-Time Creator Style from Russell Westbrook to Christopher Nolan

    Ep. 146 Learning Basketball with David Lee! @DLee4Three Best 2026 NBA Draft Fits + The Art of Pace in Film & Basketball with David Lee – Building The 5th Factor NBA Draft Model, Comparing All-Time Creator Style from Russell Westbrook to Christopher Nolan Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 05:00 Building The 5th Factor Site & NBA Draft Model 09:00 Evaluating Player Archetypes and Impact Metrics 18:00 Best 2026 NBA Draft Picks 40:00 The Art of Pace in Film & Basketball

  • S1 · E145
    August 11 · 46 min

    Why David Steele Retired As Voice of The Orlando Magic – Career Stories from Shaq & Penny to T-Mac & Dwight, Vucevic Returns, ORL Coaching Changes from Mosley to Sweeney, 2026-27 Player Predictions

    Ep. 145 Learning Basketball with David Steele! @SteeleMagic Why David Steele is Retiring as Voice of Orlando Magic – Career Stories from Shaq & Penny to T-Mac & Dwight, Vucevic Returns, ORL Coaching Changes from Mosley to Sweeney, 2026-27 Player Predictions Timeline: 0:00 Introduction & Gratitude 3:30 David’s first time hearing about the Orlando Magic 5:30 Appreciating Pat Williams’ & John Gabriel’s impact on the Magic and David’s career journey 8:30 Shaq & Penny put Magic on the Map 15:30 Vucevic Returns to Orlando 20:30 How The Magic’s Broadcast Team Has Grown Over The Years – Jeff Turner, Dante Marchitelli, Kendra Douglas 28:00 Tracy McGrady’s Arrival as a Superstar 32:00 Dwight & Hedo make NBA Final Run 35:00 Which 2026 Players will Pop on next year’s Paolo & Franz Magic team? 38:00 Appreciating HC Jamahl Mosley’s Development Era in Orlando 40:30 New Magic HC Sean Sweeney first impressions 43:00 David Steele’s Retirement Plans

  • S1 · E144
    August 4 · 1 hr 15 min

    Why LeBron Chose 76ers, Jaylen Brown & Paul George Trade, Tyrese Maxey is Key with Trill Bro Dude – Philly Wins LeBron Lottery, Analyzing Joel Embiid Fit & Depth of VJ, KCP, Wade, Philon, Simons, Bona

    Ep. 144 Learning Basketball with Trill Bro Dude @TrillBroDude @YouKnowball Why LeBron Chose 76ers, Jaylen Brown Trade for Paul George, Tyrese Maxey is Key with Trill Bro Dude – Philly Wins LeBron Lottery, Analyzing Joel Embiid Fit & Depth of VJ, KCP, Wade, Philon, Simons, Bona Timeline: 00:00 Introduction 05:00 Reaction – Philly Wins LeBron Lottery 08:00 Analyzing Basketball Fit of LeBron with 76ers 11:00 Tyrese Maxey’s Value 14:00 These 76ers are Transition Killers 17:00 Defensive Concerns and Playoff Readiness 20:00 Fit with Maxey, Brown, Joel Embiid + Possible Future Team Dynamics 42:00 76ers new Depth – KCP, Wade, Philon, Simons, Bona 53:00 Analyzing Jaylen Brown for Paul George Trade 59:00 Is LeBron On Most Valuable Contract Ever? How he makes everyone better + Abbott Elementary vs Always Sunny Appearance 01:04:00 Championship or Bust? Season Predictions

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