Game Theory

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Game Theory episodes

June 12, 2019 NBA Draft Big Board Nos. 20 through 11; Kevin Durant injury
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker where we break down the wild Game 5 between the Raptors and Warriors, including Kevin Durant's injury. We try and look at it from all angles, and look at why it's an incredible bummer on all accounts.
Then, we break down the prospects ranked 20th through 11th on my big board. Here's the order.
20. PJ Washington
19. Romeo Langford
18. Tyler Herro
17. Rui Hachimura
16. Nickeil Alexander-Walker
15. Grant Williams
14. Kevin Porter Jr.
13. Jaxson Hayes
12. Brandon Clarke
11. Nassir Little

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1 hr 50 min
June 08, 2019 Raptors take 3-1 series lead and dominate Warriors at home
In this episode, I get with Dieter Kurtenbach and we chat about the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant, the Warriors dynasty, the Raptors unbelievable play, and more.

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58 min
June 05, 2019 NBA Draft Big Board, Nos. 30-21; Warriors take Game 2 in NBA Finals
In this episode, Cole Zwicker and I break down Game 2 of the NBA Finals and where the series stands heading the rest of the way.
Then, we start our NBA Draft Big Board series, where we have conversations about all of the top-30 prospects in the class. We break down Nos. 30 through 21 on my board. Here's the rundown:
30. Eric Paschall
29. Chuma Okeke
28. Luguentz Dort
27. Carsen Edwards
26. Cam Johnson
25. Luka Samanic
24. KZ Okpala
23. Mfiondu Kabengele
22. Keldon Johnson
21. Nic Claxton

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1 hr 46 min
May 31, 2019 NBA Finals Game One Review, Raptors beat Warriors
In this episode, Dieter Kurtenbach joins to break down Game One of the NBA Finals. lot of fun talk here breaking down a big game one win for the Raptors.

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57 min
May 29, 2019 NBA Finals Preview, RJ Hampton Discussion, NBA Draft Decisions
In this episode, Cole Zwicker joins the podcast and we jump around to every level of basketball within the course of an hour and a half. First, we discuss the NBA Finals, previewing what figures to be a fascinating series from an Xs and Os standpoint and giving our prediction on who comes away with the win.
Then, we talk about the R.J. Hampton decision. What does the decision say about college basketball and its role in the ecosystem? How does this affect Hampton? We try to run through all of the nuances, particularly surrounding development.
Finally, we chat about some NBA Draft decisions, and give some in-depth Ja Morant takes at the end of the podcast.

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1 hr 27 min
May 23, 2019 All-Defense and All-Rookie teams; NBA Draft Combine Thoughts
In this episode, I chat with Cole Zwicker. We break down the All-Rookie and All-Defense teams, noting what our teams would look like in each situation and what our mindsets are on how to vote for these teams.
Then, we chatted about the NBA Draft Combine. Who stood out? Who were some of the interesting players in attendance?

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1 hr 30 min
May 15, 2019 NBA Draft Lottery Madness: What happens now?
In this episode of the podcast, I chat with good friend of the program Cole Zwicker, where we break down all the madness that unfolded as the New Orleans Pelicans ended up winning the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night, with Memphis moving up to 2, the Knicks to No. 3, and the Lakers up to NO. 4.
Then, we chat about my experiences here at the G League Combine. Finally, we give some hot takes on Game of Thrones.

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1 hr 7 min
May 08, 2019 NBA Playoffs, do NBA TV Ratings matter?, Jokic/Kawhi/Giannis/KD w/ Dieter Kurtenbach
Dieter Kurtenbach jumps on to chat with me about like 100 different things in a very scattered podcast. We start with Liverpool (because of course), then go into Dieter deciding to throw fire on the Rockets with a joke tweet about how Adam Silver should fix the Finals for the Warriors in order to help the TV ratings. But then we actually decide to chat seriously about the topic of why the discussion about TV ratings within sports (particularly as it refers to NBA TV ratings) is flawed.
Then we chat about the Warriors-Rockets series, then Denver-Portland (Jokic!), Raptors-Sixers (Kawhi!), and Celtics-Bucks (Giannis!). Finally, we finish on Game of Thrones for 10 minutes.

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1 hr 50 min
May 01, 2019 Breaking Down Each Conference Semifinal Series; NBA Draft talk w/ Cole Zwicker
In this podcast, Cole Zwicker and I break down, in order:
Golden State-Houston
Boston-Milwaukee
Toronto-Philadelphia
Denver-Portland,
Then, we chat about a bunch of different NBA Draft-related topics, including the great Grant Williams-Rui Hachimura debate of 2019.

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1 hr 35 min
April 24, 2019 DAME Appreciation Podcast; What have we learned from the NBA playoffs?
In this episode, Cole Zwicker returns! We chat about what's been going on with Cole the last year. Then, we move on to Damian Lillard, and his place in the NBA right now after his series winner against Oklahoma City. Then, we chat about takeaways from the playoffs from the perspective of team-building? How has what we've seen affected the way we go about trying to most effectively create a champion?
After that, we start to preview second round playoff series. The Bucks-Celtics, then the potential Warriors-Rockets, and finally the Raptors-Sixers. Who do we think wins those series?
Finally, we chat about some draft takes, including who Cole would have at No. 2 on his board right now.

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1 hr 31 min

About Game Theory

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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.