TrueHoop

Henry Abbott

Award-winning hard truths about the NBA since 2005.

  • 53 minutes 25 seconds
    Giannis and Wemby's big scoring nights, the problem with Bronny James' development, and rookie watch

    On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • Big scoring nights from Wemby and Giannis, but David thinks Wemby can be better
    • Bronny James is not playing G league road games, and that's a problem
    • David's rookie watch article
    • Top 5 NBA teams


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    14 November 2024, 7:26 pm
  • 46 minutes 5 seconds
    Making sense of the NBA injuries and is Nikola Jokic already a top-5 all-time player?

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • The season is only 4 weeks old but the injury report is massive, what's to be done?
    • Which teams so far this season are playing more than 10 players per game?
    • Are the Warriors for real?
    • What's different about the Cavaliers this season?
    • Is Nikola Jokic already top-5 all-time?
    • What has David noticed in Wemby's second season?


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    11 November 2024, 6:38 pm
  • 57 minutes 10 seconds
    When will AI replace NBA head coaches?

    On today's show Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss:

    • What is Artificial Intelligence, and how can it impact NBA jobs?
    • What are the parts of basketball where the data is reliable?
    • What are the other parts?
    • Could NBA head coaches change things to be better than computers?

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    7 November 2024, 6:00 pm
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Joel Embiid vs. Philadelphia media and which teams give their players oxygen?

    On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:

    • Joel Embiid's alleged altercation with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes. What is journalism in 2024? What is Embiid's responsibility when things he doesn't like gets printed about him?
    • Which teams give their young players "oxygen"?
    • Can Charles Lee get LaMelo Ball to play defense?

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    4 November 2024, 6:40 pm
  • 56 minutes
    How good are the Cavaliers? The NBA's three-point "problem" and Lakers vibes

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • What Kenny Atkinson has done to improve the Cleveland Cavaliers
    • The NBA's three-point "problem"
    • Joe Mazzulla is a different kind of dude
    • David's article on the improved Lakers offense
    • Top 5 NBA teams right now

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    31 October 2024, 6:01 pm
  • 53 minutes 15 seconds
    Making sense of the Kawhi Leonard situation and JJ Redick is breathing spirit into the Lakers

    On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:

    • Kawhi Leonard's injury situation and the surrounding conversation
    • Teams playing deep rotations in the early season
    • Pacers and Nuggets concerns
    • JJ Redick's first few games as Lakers head coach

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    28 October 2024, 4:51 pm
  • 48 minutes 10 seconds
    Quick observations from opening night and what's going on with Joel Embiid?

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • The opening slate of games in the NBA , what stood out?
    • What is going on with Joel Embiid?
    • The Boston Celtics
    • David's article on Jamal Murray and Tyrese Haliburton
    • Top 5 NBA teams right now

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    24 October 2024, 6:07 pm
  • 55 minutes 20 seconds
    The Celtics vs. the field and is the modern-day NBA "soft"?

    On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • The Boston Celtics' chances at going back-to-back and the importance of their "three presidents" Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, and Derrick White
    • Which teams are old, expensive, and headed for dark times unless they offload a franchise superstar?
    • New officiating rules
    • Nuggets' head coach Michael Malone says the modern-day NBA is "soft." David sees potential trouble for Denver this season.

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    21 October 2024, 5:08 pm
  • 54 minutes 5 seconds
    The "new" NBA cell phone policy, preseason thoughts, and the return of Lonzo Ball

    On today's episode Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • NBA's new cell phone policy prohibiting players and coaches from using their devices during games. What's the deal?
    • David's article on the preseason and why Pistons, Pacers, and Grizzlies fans should be excited
    • The return of Lonzo Ball
    • Kelly Oubre Jr. on being a connector

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    17 October 2024, 6:22 pm
  • 50 minutes 5 seconds
    NBA Season Predictions: Champion, MVP, Rookie of the Year and more

    On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

    • David's time in Alabama with his son Max
    • NBA season predictions including Finals matchup, MVP, Rookie of the Year, and more!

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    14 October 2024, 5:16 pm
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    30 Questions For 30 NBA Teams–Part II

    On today's show Jarod Hector is joined by New York Post and SNY sports anchor and the host of "New York Got Game" Dexter Henry. They discuss:

    • Civilians thinking they can beat professional players
    • Bronny James
    • Part II of 30 questions for each NBA team, the western conference

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    10 October 2024, 6:10 pm
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