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#366: Top Scoring games, Kawhi's renaissance, Awards Anarchy & Villains
18/03/2026 | 1h 13 mins.
Huge takes on Bam's 83 point game, the possible anarchy of the looming 65-game rule, Kawhi Leonard's incredible rebirth this season, the Clippers as a darkhorse, the Lakers improved defense with Marcus Smart, and our favorite movie villains. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
#365: 1-game peaks, Wemby's MVP stat, Thanos & Tatum concerns
10/03/2026 | 1h 13 mins.
A stat that captures Victor Wembanyama's unrivaled defensive impact! We discuss his latest ascension and where he ranks among the best 1-game peaks in the league right now, what we're looking at in Jayson Tatum's return to the Celtics, a post-show on Thanos, plus Jaylen Brown's plus-minus. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
#364: What IS a role player? + Knicks, Nuggets updates
04/03/2026 | 1h 13 mins.
We discuss the concept of a role player: Offense vs defense concepts, the negative vs positive uses of the term, great complementary players and whether the concept makes sense in the first place. Plus, updates on the Knicks and Nuggets big games from this past week. Use code THINKING2026 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order. https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/THINKING2026
#363: 1-way vs. 2-way Heliocentrism + Spurs-Pistons fallout
26/02/2026 | 1h 10 mins.
We discuss the extremes of Luka Doncic and massive production vs. value, weird fit and building around negative defenders vs. 2-way players. Plus, the fallout from the Celtics big week and the Spurs-Pistons showdown. Cody’s Jalen Duren and Jaylen Brown hot takes.
#362: The East race post deadline; 1-on-1 Tourney?
18/02/2026 | 1h 2 mins.
The trade deadline changed a few rosters in the East – we discuss James Harden's move to Cleveland, and where that leaves them next to the Celtics, Pistons and Knicks. Also, the All-Star game was fun again, and why Ben wants a 1-on-1 tournament to replace the dunk contest. Support atwww.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

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About Thinking Basketball

Ben Taylor, creator of the popular YouTube channel Thinking Basketball (and author of Thinking Basketball the book) goes deeper on basketball analysis, history, philosophy and theory with co-host Cody Houdek, and a variety of guests ranging from journalists to former players. Ideal for fans interested in Xs and Os, stats & analytics, coaching and team strategy and adjustments, in-depth breakdowns on player strengths and weaknesses, and who is better and who is best in the NBA. (GOAT debates!)

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