On the twenty-ninth episode of the Hot Hand Theory Podcast, Geoff and XJ are joined by a special guest: DJ from Knicks Film School! DJ, a top film analyst in the NBA community, engages in a lively debate covering a range of topics, including strategy vs. tactics, the importance of shooting and spacing vs. size and physicality, the value of primary initiators vs off-ball stars, Julius Randle's fit with Brunson and whether he will be in the Knicks best lineup, and debating the eye test vs data in player analysis.

Welcome to Episode 4 of "Hot Hand Minis" — a shorter-form podcast where XJ and Geoff dissect hot topics and debates in the basketball world. In this episode, they dive into the intriguing angles surrounding the Knicks' decision to give Tom Thibodeau a 3-year contract extension.

The discussion kicks off with XJ and Geoff evaluating Thibs' strengths as a coach and explaining why the Knicks had to extend his contract. They speculate, however, that this extension doesn't necessarily guarantee his stay in New York for the entire duration.The duo emphasizes that the Knicks' exclusive goal this year must be a championship, and Thibs needs to adapt his coaching style to this new phase the organization is in. They also explore the various lineups Thibs will need to experiment with during the regular season and highlight the underrated importance of Donte DiVincenzo, especially after acquiring Mikal Bridges.

Join XJ and Geoff for an insightful discussion that delves into the complexities of coaching decisions, team strategy, and player dynamics. Whether you're a die-hard Knicks fan or just love basketball, this episode is packed with thought-provoking analysis and engaging debate.

Welcome to Episode 3 of "Hot Hand Minis" — a shorter-form podcast where XJ and Geoff dissect hot topics and debates in the basketball world. In this episode, they dive into the controversial decision by Steve Kerr to bench Jayson Tatum during the USA vs. Serbia game in the Olympics.