TrueHoop

By Henry Abbott

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

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January 05, 2023Predicting the next team to go on a run and an early look at All-NBA
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
Mental and physical fatigue at the halfway point for players
The Nets just had a 12-game win streak, which teams could go on a similar streak?
An early look at All-NBA possibilities halfway through the season
Top 5 teams in the league right now

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1h 4min
January 02, 2023How good are the Brooklyn Nets? Who are potential first-time All-Stars?
On the first TrueHoop episode of 2023 Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The Nets are the hottest team in the NBA and David knows why
All-Star weekend is approaching, who are some potential first time All-Stars?
Luka and Giannis are putting up historic numbers, but David thinks one is more sustainable than the other

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1h 2min
December 22, 2022Pascal Siakam's growth and Christmas games preview
On today's TrueHoop, the final episode of 2022, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
Pascal Siakam's career-high in scoring and something David told him while they were working this past summer.
The NBA has owned Christmas Day for decades and we have a number of exciting matchups. Which are the most intriguing and why? How have David and Jarod's views on these teams evolved over the first third of the season?
Top 5 teams in the NBA right now

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1h 6min
December 19, 2022The importance of your team's best players and what did Darvin Ham do to Anthony Davis?
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
KD, Jokic, and Devin Booker setting the tone for their teams
Final thoughts on the 2022 World Cup
Are the Knicks for real?
What did Darvin Ham do to Anthony Davis?

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1h 6min
December 15, 2022Trade season, Nets and Clippers trending up, Hawks and Suns trending down
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
Our latest trade column
Teams that are trending up: Clippers, Nets, 76ers, Heat
Teams that are trending down: Hawks, Raptors, Wolves, Suns
David has an idea for a new award
Top 5 teams in the Association

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1h 7min
December 12, 2022Keeping both eyes open in sports, NBA rivalries, and rookies who can defend
On Today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The tragic passing of journalist Grant Wahl at the World Cup. What are our responsibilities as media people and fans when it comes to sports?
David shares a story about the late Paul Silas
Rivalries are something we all understand in sports, David has a unique perspective
A number of rookies are really good defenders, Henry and David have thoughts
Contender or pretender

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1h 13min
December 09, 2022"Barkley" author Timothy Bella
On today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector are joined by "Barkley: A Biography" author Timothy Bella.
Charles Barkley has been famous for four decades, what makes him so appealing to such a large segment of people?
How important were Charles' mother and grandmother in shaping the man we know today?
Charles is often wrong and very problematic on big societal issues, how is he able to get away with his positions unscathed?

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55min
December 08, 2022Zion Williamson is on the brink of league dominance and the challenge of player development
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
Brittney Griner was released from a Russian prison in exchange for arms dealer Viktor Bout
Zion Williamson was in a bad place last year, then assistant coach Teresa Weatherspoon gave him some "royal jelly" and he's a new man. David wrote about it here.
David makes a living developing NBA players and says it's a job that the NBA as a whole does very poorly
Top 5 teams in the league right now

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1h 7min
December 05, 2022Jaylen Brown focused on the Finals and is Anthony Davis the best player in the world?
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
The challenge of projecting a player's ceiling and why that makes fans mad
Jaylen Brown says he's focused on getting the Celtics back to the Finals, and Jarod sees it
Anthony Davis has been a monster and is playing like the best player in the world. David predicted this two years ago, sort of...
David is writing about the Pelicans and he has a preview

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1h 6min
December 01, 2022LeBron talks about Jerry Jones
On today's TrueHoop Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:
LeBron James asking the media why they don't seem so concerned with a photo of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
The future of USA Basketball. The potential team for the 2023 World Cup and 2024 Olympics is young and lacks international experience.
David says playing time is like oxygen for NBA players. Jarod says Bol Bol is breathing this year.
Top 5 NBA teams right now

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1h 13min

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More shows like TrueHoop

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective

The Zach Lowe Show