Join us for part two of our awards conversation, this time featuring the Most Improved Players! Listen to this week's podcast as hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi dissect the games of four players who have taken their games to the next level this season, compared to last. They have all had to take on a greater share of team possessions for various reasons, but have simultaneously also been more efficient, more dynamic, and more productive in each possession they have been on the floor.

The two also provide some important context using past seasons of performance that will serve to highlight how their games have grown and expanded.

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We recently had the chance to chat with London Johnson, who is currently a Point Guard with the G League Ignite program. During the conversation, we get the scoop on his basketball background, the thought process behind his decision to sign with the Ignite instead of Overtime Elite, and how he is continuing to prepare in anticipation for a career in the NBA.

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As the season winds down, the race for end-of-season awards only grows more intense. In this edition of the NTC Podcast, hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi are once again joined by podcaster and writer Brett Usher (@usherNBA)! This week, it's all about the best sixth man and what each of their cases are for taking home the prestigious award once the regular season wraps up in just a few weeks. Some are hyper-efficient, while others are well-rounded in their roles. Regardless, all have proven their value and it will be difficult to select a winner. Tune in as we break down their games from scoring tendencies, to court vision, to how they interact with their teammates.

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As the playoffs approach, teams are beginning to be eliminated from contention. As this occurs, those squads begin to shift their focus towards next season. However, they still have many more games left  to play before their goals can completely shift to the off-season and beyond. Join hosts Aaron Washington and Avi Tyagi as they identify six teams that still demand your attention for multiple reasons. They have young talents on the rise, draft picks hanging in the balance, unique coaching schemes to watch, and more. Be sure to listen in all the way so you don't miss what's to come over the final five weeks!

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This week, host Aaron Washington is joined by Kristian Winfield! He is currently a beat writer for the NY Daily News and covers the New York Knicks extensively.

The duo takes a few minutes on the mic to walk through the current state of the upper crust of the Eastern Conference. They start with highlighting Boston's dominance and if they have any weaknesses other opponents can exploit in the postseason. They also take a look at the regular season dominance of the Cavs and the sustainability of their schemes. Later, the emphasis shifts to the roller coaster Bucks to see if they are finally back on the winning track and ends off on the Knicks. Can they survive the abundance of injuries that plague the roster? The answer to this question and many other inquiries will be presented in this exciting episode!

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Our next exclusive interview features a big man from the Overtime Elite program, Jah Jackson! The City Reapers veteran sits down with us to provide a glimpse into what his role as a three-year vet in the league looks like, how he has upped his statistic output so much from just last season, and what the City Reapers are doing to prepare for an intense playoff run.

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Welcome to our Century Mark episode!

To celebrate our 100th episode of the podcast, we are diving into the hotly contested race to the finish that is shaping up within the upper crust of the Western Conference. Four teams are jostling for position and all boast multiple strengths that give them a chance to be one of the last teams standing come May and June. Additionally, all four teams also have a few deficiencies that threaten to knock them out of the playoffs sooner than expected. Be sure to stick around for the duration of the pod as we also shout two more teams that are lurking in the bottom half of the Western as potential dark-horse contenders.

Tune in as we break down how each of these teams has performed so far by the numbers and what the on-court product has brought to light.

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We have the very special opportunity this week to speak with Coach Nick from the Bballbreakdown Youtube channel! He is with us for episode 99 as we get his input on how elite players are cleverly using the rules and new skills to draw fouls and how that has fired up the NBA community on several levels.

We also get into how NBA offenses have become more efficent over time. How high will offensive efficency get and is there any end in sight?

The final segment of the podcast is one you really don't want to miss. Coach Nick gives us an inside look at how he created a revolutionary defensive scheme that if implemented properly, can help teams at all levels tone down the amount of pick and rolls and three point attempts the opposition gets over the course of a game!

Time Stamps:

Foul Drawing: 2:12

Offensive Evolution: 15:59

Defensive Strategies: 30:21

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Now that the dust has settled on another busy NBA Trade Deadline, it's time to recap the biggest deals that were completed! Tune in to our comprehensive deadline show where we give you unique insights into the players swapped, money exchanged, and the particulars when it comes to the draft capital that changed hands. How will the players address the weaknesses or double down on the strengths their new teams have displayed so far? What does the increase or decrease in future assets tell us about how certain teams are approaching their futures? All this and more is covered during this special three-man broadcast!

Full Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4fNbPEz2aMY

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Check out this special edition of the podcast where host Aaron Washington sits down with Tyler Smith, a 6'10" forward currently playing for the NBA's G League Ignite program. During this conversation, Tyler opens up about making the leap from the Overtime Elite league to full on NBA G League basketball, how he is continuing to make strides in his game to prepare for the 2024 Draft, which current players he is excited to matchup against, and more.

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