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Think Shank episodes

  • #4 (VIDEO DEBUT!): Which teams & players won the NBA trade deadline?

    In Think Shank's debut video podcast, Skyler examines the most impactful trades in lead up to the NBA's 2024 deadline (Feb. 8). His approach uses historical & analytical data to examine said player positions, performance, experience, strategic use cases, and takeaways for their new teams.

    Skyler starts by exploring NYK's offensive flexibility with recent adds Bojan Bogdanovic & Alec Burks (4:25), then OKC's size problem once Gordon Hayward & Bismack Biyombo join (31:20), then DAL's huge upgrades of PJ Washington Jr. & Daniel Gafford (plus same-day reactions to their debut vs. OKC) (51:54), and finally MIN's snag of Monte Morris to steady their second unit (1:15:02).
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    ⁠⁠Skyler Reinhardt

    1 hr 25 min
  • #3: How can the NBA's new qualifier for in-season awards be improved?

    Skyler sets the stage by explaining how in-season awards have historically worked and been decided (5:01). Next, he examines the new paradigm posed by the NBA's new eligibility requirement for them (28:26). Skyler then presents several ideas for improving said new eligibility requirement (56:57). He then considers the proposed ideas through the prism of Joel Embiid's recent injury plus the public's reaction (1:32:50). Lastly, Skyler shares his spicy thoughts on where the Los Angeles Lakers should upgrade before the trade deadline next week and why (1:44:51).

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    ⁠Skyler Reinhardt⁠

    2 hr 33 min
  • #2: Why does Embiid's no-show matter & what did we learn from NBA rivals weekend?

    Skyler begins this episode by evaluating Joel Embiid's no-show in Denver for NBA Rivals Weekend & its impact on him, the product of the league, and in-season awards (5:07). Next, he inspects the Celtics' meltdown against the Clippers and what it suggests for Boston's floor & play style come playoffs (29:26). Lastly, he recounts clutch sequences from the Lakers vs. Warriors 2OT thriller, assessing both team performances & contest conclusions amid the looming trade deadline (42:45).

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    ⁠⁠Skyler Reinhardt⁠⁠


    1 hr 10 min
  • #1: What's Think Shank & the biggest shadow storyline of the 2024 NBA season (so far)?

    Skyler begins Think Shank's debut episode by explaining the network's inception, vision, name, and plan for discussing this year's NBA season (2:48). Next, he analyzes his pick for the biggest under-the-radar storyline of the season thus far and how it's affected the teams involved, playing field of the league, and popular outlooks on trades nearing the deadline (28:15). Lastly, he discusses honorable storyline mentions (1:09:04).

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    Think Shank

    Skyler Reinhardt


    1 hr 20 min

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