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Think Shank episodes

  • #20: Denver's First Dynasty (Nuggets vs. Lakers Game #2 Reaction)

    Skyler analyzes philosophical takeaways from Game #2 of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers first-round playoff series.

    0:00 - Welcome!0:38 - Key Factors: DEN vs. LAL Game #2
    04:18 - Team Dynasties beat Player Dynasties
    08:21- Jokic: Team-First Terror11:15 - Ode to Denver's First Dynasty
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    ⁠⁠Skyler Reinhardt

    16 min
  • #19: Thank You Dub Dynasty

    Skyler discusses key observations, takeaways & implications from the bottom play-in bracket showdown between the Sacramento Kings & Golden State Warriors.

    0:00 - Collapse of the Golden State Empire
    1:25 - Starters No-Show
    2:21- Young Guns vs. Vets
    2:46 - Moody Mishaps
    4:10 - Poole Redemption (lol)
    4:50 - Significance for Sacramento
    5:38 - Ellis: the Derrick White of the West
    7:04 - Keegan: SAC's Klay Thompson
    8:06 - Don't Play with the Play-in
    9:11 - Thank God it Wasn't Bron vs. Steph
    10:05 - First Legacy Team Eliminated
    10:48 - Thank You Dub Dynasty
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    13 min
  • #18: What's changed as contention closes, MVP reminders & how entitlement is shaping playoff seeding

    Skyler discusses recent developments surrounding NBA playoff contenders, backlash towards officials on the close of NYK vs. OKC, how the Mavericks are proving themselves to be a title finalist, and how entitlement seems to be affecting contenders heading into the playoffs.

    00:00 - Welcome!
    03:28 - League standings scrum (as of 4/2)
    29:40 - Do the Knicks love or hate physicality?
    38:44 - Dallas domination
    1:01:41 - The Path to Entitlement: Ring Chasing

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    Skyler Reinhardt

    1 hr 18 min
  • #17: What's the endgame for the NBA full-on embracing sports betting?

    Skyler investigates stories & developments related to the rapid rise of sports betting in the NBA, analyzes potential implications for various impacted parties around the league, and explores avenues the league should consider as it embeds sports gambling within its product.

    00:00 - Welcome!

    03:40 - Recent NBA sports betting stories & developments

    15:19 - Potential implications for various impacted parties

    24:29 - Analysis of where we are & what we face

    43:47 - Considerations for the NBA going forward

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    ⁠⁠Skyler Reinhardt

    1 hr 10 min
  • #16: Why is the NBA calling fewer fouls & what's it signal for the league?

    Skyler examines the why, what, and so what underpinning the recent drop in free throws in the NBA.

    00:00 - What preceded the recent drop in free throws?

    01:54 - How have calls changed to get there?
    03:20 - Early thoughts & observations so far
    07:02 - Overview: Recent interview with league office executives
    16:54 - Analysis: Recent interview with league office executives
    24:50 - Potential downstream implications


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    33 min

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Asking questions about sports that aren't raised nor explored enough (as far as we can tell).