On this special edition of the TrueHoop podcast Jarod Hector is joined by author and the Andrew Mellon Professor of Humanities at Emory University, Valerie Babb.

Valerie's latest, The Book of James: The Power, Politics, and Passion of LeBron is the subject of today's episode. 

On this special edition of the TrueHoop podcast Jarod Hector is joined by author and the Andrew Mellon Professor of Humanities at Emory University, Valerie Babb.
Valerie's latest, The Book of James: The Power, Politics, and Passion of LeBron is the subject of today's episode.

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

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The NBA has gone all in on gambling, players and coaches already think we're headed for disaster.
David's article on the five players on the brink of success
Ime Udoka's turnaround job in Houston
Top 5 NBA teams right now

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
<ul>
<li>The NBA has gone all in on gambling, players and coaches already think we're headed for disaster.</li>
<li>David's <a href="https://www.truehoop.com/p/five-players-on-the-brink">article</a> on the five players on the brink of success</li>
<li>Ime Udoka's turnaround job in Houston</li>
<li>Top 5 NBA teams right now</li>
</ul>

The NBA's gambling problem and players on the brink of success

On today's special episode Henry Abbott is joined by prolific sportswriter Jack McCallum to discuss his latest book: "The Real Hoosiers: Crispus Attucks High School, Oscar Robertson, and the Hidden History of Hoops". 

On today's special episode Henry Abbott is joined by prolific sportswriter Jack McCallum to discuss his latest book: "The Real Hoosiers: Crispus Attucks High School, Oscar Robertson, and the Hidden History of Hoops".

Legendary sportswriter, and author of "The Real Hoosiers" Jack McCallum

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The future of Bronny James and David's advice for the young baller.
The Clippers have lost four of five and headed in the wrong direction, what's going on?
Is Zion peaking at the right time?
The brilliance of Kyrie Irving

On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
<ul>
<li>The future of Bronny James and David's advice for the young baller.</li>
<li>The Clippers have lost four of five and headed in the wrong direction, what's going on?</li>
<li>Is Zion peaking at the right time?</li>
<li>The brilliance of Kyrie Irving</li>
</ul>

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

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