Think RBA Podcast

The time has finally come. We have finally arrived at the moment we’ve all been waiting for...the NBA Finals! This is what the players put in all the hard work for. In this heavyweight bout, in one corner, wearing black, purple and gold, the Los Angeles Lakers! And in the other corner, wearing black, red and white, the WHITE HOT Miami Heat! The matchups are set, the storylines are plentiful and the moment is in front of us! Who will take home the Larry O’Brien Trophy? Join Hak and Ken as they discuss their picks and break down the nuances of what‘s going to make this historic matchup one for the ages!

The bubble has been ever so entertaining and more. The games have been phenomenal and highly competitive. We have seen some true underdogs push the envelope and make a name for themselves. Whether statistically or just mere expectations, these teams have defied the odds, which is truly representative of thinking RBA! Only 4 teams remain; which 2 will make it to the finals?  Our debut guest, Nate Soto, makes a return appearance. Hak, Ken and Nate team up in the 3-man-weave once again to break down and analyze the current landscape as only they can.

In this episode, Hak and Ken discuss the theories and concepts of the midrange shot and why it’s become an afterthought in today’s game. Does the data truly support the argument? Or is there more to it than coming from a numerical standpoint? How does it define you as a player? How does it impact future generations? And most importantly, how does it impact the game itself?  Additionally, they find a few ‘diamonds in the roughs' when building a midrange shooting squad comprised of players you may or may not remember were great midrange shooters.

Nowadays, there’s a lot of talk about analytics and shot efficiencies. Statistics and metrics supposedly define what is the best shot and what is not. However, there is an undervalued part of the floor which connects it all together and makes it into one…the midrange! In the first installment of Hak’s Lost Pages, he takes a moment to give the midrange it’s long-overdue respect. An ode to the ever-deserving credit for what it has given to those who have benefited from it. Dear midrange, this one’s for you!

2020 has been a challenging and life-altering year for the masses. In this episode, we discuss the players decision to boycott games. Then we are joined by our first-ever guest, Nate Soto. Nate is an RBA at heart, and this becomes clear as he begins speaking on his mentality and approach towards the game and in life. We discuss the outcomes of our playoff predictions thus far and what we anticipate will take place further into the deeper rounds. Nate shares some stories of our first encounter on the infamous courts of “4 Mile” and how the RBA mindset has helped push him! This one gets deep and personal!

The ultimate question on every sports fan’s mind, “What if?” What if this happened? What if that didn’t happen? On the first “What If” episode in a series of many to come, Hak and Ken discuss the age old question, Kobe or LeBron? LeBron or Kobe? What if King James met The Black Mamba in the 2009 NBA Finals? We were so close to witnessing historical greatness! Who would have come out the victor in this epic dream matchup?!

Take a trip down memory lane and reminisce on the greatest nicknames in the history of the NBA.  Hak and Ken break down the makings of a good nickname and whether the best nicknames are given or self-proclaimed. Things get heated as they provide their list of top 20 nicknames to ever hit the NBA scene.