Game Theory

By Barstool SportsSports Basketball

Ranking
32nd
on Basketball
Favorites
184
Followers
Typical duration
103 min
per episode
If it hooks
40%
finish an episode

Based on Podcast App listening data

Game Theory episodes

August 30, 2024 24 & Under NBA Draft! w/ Andrew Schlecht - Who can make the best team out of 24 and under players?
In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are joined by Andrew Schlecht of the Athletic NBA Show & the Down To Dunk podcast to wrap up their 2-week coverage of the best players 24 & Under in the NBA by drafting three 10-man teams consisting solely of these players with the goal of winning as many games as possible this upcoming season.
Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:
TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV
INSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenie
TIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenie
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
CHAPTERS:
5:00 Laying out the criteria for the draft
9:30 Picks 1-5
22:15 Picks 6-10
33:17 Picks 11-15
42:30 Picks 16-20
51:15 Picks 21-25
59:15 Picks 26-30
1:08:10 Recapping and Analyzing the Draft
1:12:20 Making the case for each team to win
1:22:59 Trivia Time! Best Isolation Players in the Game
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 37 min
August 26, 2024 24 Under 24 In ‘24! (Part 3): What NBA players are we betting on long-term to become all-stars?
In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon continue their break down the top 24 players in the NBA that are 24 years old or younger. The rules: You have to be 24 years old as of December 31, 2024 to be eligible. The criteria: What player would you bet on long-term to have the best overall career? That means current career to this point counts, but we're also projecting out into the future, too. And given that these players are all still quite young, the future matters more.
Hungryroot is offering Game Theory listeners 40% OFF your first delivery and FREE veggies for life when you go to https://Hungryroot.com/GAMETHEORY
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com
Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:
TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV
INSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenie
TIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenie
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
CHAPTERS:
6:05 No. 9 Jalen Williams
22:10 No. 8 Tyrese Maxey
30:26 No. 7 Tyrese Haliburton
44:52 No. 6 Brandon Miller
1:00:13 No. 5 Paolo Banchero
1:12:46 No. 4 Chet Holmgren
1:21:35 No. 3 Zion Williamson
1:31:00 No. 2 Anthony Edwards
1:45:00 No. 1 Victor Wembanyama
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hr 16 min
August 23, 2024 24 Under 24 In ‘24! (Part 2): What NBA players are we betting on long-term to become all-stars?
In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon continue their break down the top 24 players in the NBA that are 24 years old or younger. The rules: You have to be 24 years old as of December 31, 2024 to be eligible. The criteria: What player would you bet on long-term to have the best overall career? That means current career to this point counts, but we're also projecting out into the future, too. And given that these players are all still quite young, the future matters more.
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com
Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:
TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV
INSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenie
TIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenie
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
CHAPTERS:
3:30 Nassir Little Waive/Stretch and why it makes sense for Phoenix
11:50 Guerschon Yabusele to 76ers
18:30 Brief Criteria recap for 24 under 24 in '24 List
22:15 No. 18 Darius Garland
32:30 No. 17 Scoot Henderson
48:22 No. 16 Amen Thompson
1:01:00 No. 15 Evan Mobley
1:11:59 No. 14 Alperen Sengun
1:27:15 No. 13 LaMelo Ball
1:37:15 No. 12 Franz Wagner
1:44:04 No. 11 Cade Cunningham
1:54:37 No. 10 Scottie Barnes
2:07:40 Trivia Time!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hr 30 min
August 19, 2024 24 Under 24 In ‘24! (Part 1): What NBA players are we betting on long-term to become all-stars?
In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are here to break down the top 24 players in the NBA that are 24 years old or younger. The rules: You have to be 24 years old as of December 31, 2024 to be eligible. The criteria: What player would you bet on long-term to have the best overall career? That means current career to this point counts, but we're also projecting out into the future, too. And given that these players are all still quite young, the future matters more.
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com
Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS:
TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV
INSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenie
TIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenie
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
CHAPTERS:
3:05 Our criteria (age, overall rules and sentiments) for ranking the Top 24 players 24 and under
15:00 Honorable Mentions List
54:33 No. 24 Reed Sheppard
1:03:19 No. 23 Jonathan Kuminga
1:12:55 No. 22 Dereck Lively II
1:20:43 No. 21 Jalen Johnson
1:28:27 No. 20 Keegan Murray
1:36:35 No. 19 Jalen Suggs
1:43:10 Trivia!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hr 2 min
August 16, 2024 NBA Offseason: Lakers, Warriors & more teams with moves still to make!
In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open with their collective thoughts on the blockbuster movie "Twisters" (2:04) before jumping into the different NBA teams that clearly still have roster moves to be made this offseason. Specifically: the Pelicans (16:38), the Warriors (34:04), the Trail Blazers (59:37), the Bulls (1:16:25), the Lakers (1:31:25) and many more!
Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.
Not an energy drink person? TOAK (Tea Of A Kind) has a variety of other offerings, including tea, yerba mate, and more flavors launching soon! Check out all TOAK products at https://drinkteaofakind.com and use code GAMETHEORY for 30% off your first order.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
FOLLOW SAM ON X - @Sam_Vecenie
FOLLOW BRYCE ON X - @MotorCityHoops
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 55 min
August 12, 2024 USA Wins Gold & Paris Olympics Takeaways
In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open with their reactions to the USA Men's Basketball Semifinal & Final games in the Paris Olympics, which featured an unforgettable moment from Steph Curry in the final moments to clinch the gold medal (2:11). They also discuss Kevin Durant's Olympic legacy (22:04), Jrue Holiday's case for the Hall of Fame (38:35), the Jayson Tatum "controversy" (52:41), the potential roster candidates for 2028 in LA (1:10:05), what's next for team France (1:43:38) and much more!
Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.
Not an energy drink person? TOAK (Tea Of A Kind) has a variety of other offerings, including tea, yerba mate, and more flavors launching soon! Check out all TOAK products at https://drinkteaofakind.com and use code GAMETHEORY for 30% off your first order.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
FOLLOW SAM ON X - @Sam_Vecenie
FOLLOW BRYCE ON X - @MotorCityHoops
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hr 2 min
August 08, 2024 Lauri Markkanen Extends Contract in Utah; Where do the Jazz and the rest of the league go from here?
In this edition of Game Theory, Sam V & Bryce open with the news that Lauri Markkanen has signed an extension for the next five years in Utah (3:30). Where do the Jazz go from here? Is this a good deal? What does this mean for the rest of the league? (59:00) Then, they talk a bit about the Olympics' quarterfinal action (1:20:00) & much more!
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopod
Hungryroot is offering Game Theory listeners 40% OFF your first delivery and FREE veggies for life when you go to https://Hungryroot.com/GAMETHEORY
FOLLOW SAM ON X - @Sam_Vecenie
FOLLOW BRYCE ON X - @MotorCityHoops
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 46 min
August 05, 2024 Russell Westbrook To Denver, Jarrett Allen Extends, Nolan Traore Breakdown & more NBA News!
Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to discuss the latest NBA news, Nolan Traore of France and much more!
Hungryroot is offering Game Theory listeners 40% OFF your first delivery and FREE veggies for life when you go to https://Hungryroot.com/GAMETHEORY
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopod
Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals.
RUNDOWN:
Jarrett Allen Extension
Tyus Jones to PHX
Russ to DEN
Luke Kennard to MEM
Precious to NYK
Nolan Traore breakdown
Follow Sam Vecenie on X
https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie
Listen on Audio
Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ
Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 hr 14 min
July 26, 2024 NBA Summer League Vets: Which non-rookies impressed most?
Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to break down the veterans in Las Vegas at the 2024 NBA Summer League in what will be the first of a multi-episode breakdown of how young players looked across summer league this year.
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopod
Follow Sam Vecenie on X
https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie
Listen on Audio
Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ
Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hr 8 min
July 22, 2024 NBA Summer League Rookie Breakdown! Reed, Bronny, Sarr, & Suprises
Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to break down to rookies in Las Vegas at the 2024 NBA Summer League in what will be the first of a multi-episode breakdown of how young players looked across summer league this year.
Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopod
Arena Club has created a new way to grade, collect, sell, and trade cards, by converting the physical to digital. Get 10% OFF your first purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/gametheory
Not an energy drink person? TOAK has a variety of other offerings, including tea, yerba mate, and more flavors launching soon! Check out all TOAK products at https://drinkteaofakind.com and use code GAMETHEORY for 30% off your first order.
Follow Sam Vecenie on X
https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie
Listen on Audio
Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ
Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2
Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2 hr 37 min

About Game Theory

From the publisher's feed

Sam Vecenie talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.