Which teams will advance to the semifinals of the In-Season Tournament?
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@truehoop.com Which teams have an advantage in the quarterfinal round? Celtics vs. Pacers, Pelicans vs. Kings, Knicks vs. Bucks and Suns vs. Lakers MVP lad…
Everyone needs to stop crying over point differential in the In-Season Tournament
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 In-Season Tournament Zion Williamson and offensive efficiency on high usage Fine line between coaching and ego management David's Rookie Roundup To…
The Magic and Suns are streaking and an early look at MVP candidates
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@truehoop.com The Magic and Suns are the hottest teams in the league, is their play sustainable? An early look at MVP candidates
Ask coach Thorpe and top 5 NBA teams
On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Thanksgiving plans "Ask Coach Thorpe" David's big basketball brain answers your questions. To submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com NBA things we are thankful for Top 5 NBA teams right now
How good are the OKC Thunder?
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 enthusiasm." The Warriors have lost six straight, is it time to worry? Frank Vogel has played Kevin Durant and Devin Booker heavy minutes and the Suns have an…
Is Tyrese Haliburton the new Steve Nash?
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 email truehoop@truehoop.com Tyrese Haliburton is special. How good is he and who is his Hall of Fame comp? In-Season Tournament update Top-5 teams in t…
Are the Timberwolves legit?
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, Nuggets and Warriors, are they a legitimate contender? The Rockets were at or near the bottom of the league last year in every relevant metric. They're mo…
Adam Silver thinks NBA media coverage should be more like the NFL, is he right?
On today's podcast Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: David's article on the beautiful dancing of Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren Adam Silver thinks NBA media coverage and analysis should be more like the NFL, is he right? Cam Thomas and the player that can only score Early impressions of t…
Is everyone missing the point of the In-Season Tournament?
On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: The In-Season Tournament and what people are missing with all their complaining. Player development is not always linear but it can be accelerated for special players. Does David think Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama can develop on a faster…
Does James Harden still move the needle as a player?
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 deal happen when it did? Thorpe Theory on early season play from his recent article KD and the Suns Warriors chemistry Nikola Jokic is getting love from…