TrueHoop

By Henry Abbott

Award-winning hard truths about the NBA since 2005.... more

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August 18, 2023 Are the 76ers heading towards a rebuild?
On today’s TrueHoop podcast Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
* "Ask Coach Thorpe" mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email [email protected]
* The latest on the James Harden, Joel Embiid and Daryl Morey situation. Are the 76ers headed towards a rebuild?
* What the Netflix show "Quarterback" teaches us about the future of the NBA
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August 18, 2023Is Daryl Morey doing a rebuild in Philadelphia?
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
"Ask Coach Thorpe" mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email [email protected]
The latest on the James Harden, Joel Embiid and Daryl Morey situation. Are the 76ers headed towards a rebuild?
What the Netflix show "Quarterback" teaches us about the future of the NBA

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46min
August 14, 2023 James Harden is not happy with Daryl Morey
On today's TrueHoop podcast Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
* David's time in Los Angeles working out NBA players with his son Max
* "Ask Coach Thorpe" our mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email [email protected]
* James Harden and Daryl Morey's bromance is over
* FIBA World Cup basketball
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1h 1min
August 14, 2023James Harden says Daryl Morey is a liar and Coach Thorpe's tales from LA
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
David's time in Los Angeles working out NBA players with his son Max
"Ask Coach Thorpe" our second set of mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email [email protected]
James Harden and Daryl Morey's bromance is over
FIBA World Cup basketball

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1h 3min
August 10, 2023The Future of the NBA | Part III, the fans with Abigail Smithson
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector wraps "The Future of the NBA" series by discussing the fan perspective with host of the "Dear Adam Silver" podcast, Abigail Smithson. They discuss:
Sports take culture
How media can ask better questions to deliver better content for fans
Beyond the gameplay, what attracts fans to sports?

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1h 3min
August 07, 2023 The Future of the NBA
On today's TrueHoop podcast Jarod Hector is back with part two of the series "The Future of the NBA." Joining him is the assistant professor of economics at the United States Naval Academy Scott Kaplan. They discuss:
* How to monetize the culture of basketball
* The true value of NBA superstars like LeBron and Steph
* Can gambling actually help?
* The value of the NBA experience

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58min
August 07, 2023The future of the NBA | Part II, economics with Scott Kaplan
On today's TrueHoop podcast Jarod Hector is back with part two of the series "The Future of the NBA." Joining him is the assistant professor of economics at the United States Naval Academy Scott Kaplan. They discuss:
How to monetize the culture of basketball
The true value of NBA superstars like LeBron and Steph
Can gambling actually help?
The value of the NBA experience

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59min
August 03, 2023The future of the NBA | Part I, the media with Ben Aronson
On today's TrueHoop podcast Jarod Hector and David Thorpe debut part one of the series "The Future of the NBA." Joining them is media executive and friend of the show Ben Aronson. They discuss:
NBA fan consumption habits
Ratings and the driver of revenue
How the current media covers the game
Beyond the increased options, why does Gen Z watch less sports than previous generations?

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59min
July 31, 2023Mailbag questions, Dame, and sudden cardiac arrest in basketball players
On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
"Ask Coach Thorpe" our first set of mailbag questions tapping into David's big basketball brain. If you want to submit a question email [email protected]
The NBA has warned Damian Lillard's agent Aaron Goodwin about telling teams that are not the Miami Heat that Dame won't play for them. What's actually going on here.
Sudden cardiac arrest is a problem in basketball, Henry wrote an incredible piece about it that you can read here. What's really going on with the sport we love?

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1h 18min
July 20, 2023Does defense win championships?
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
There is a saying "Offense sells tickets, defense wins championships" is this true?
It's the start of summer mixtape season for players as they show off what they're working on in their games. That's important, according to David but it must be done with a plan.
Jabari Smith Jr.'s star potential and Emoni Bates as a future starter for the Cavaliers
We are going to start answering listener questions on the show. If you have a question for Coach Thorpe email us at [email protected]

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53min

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More shows like TrueHoop

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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