Very few rookies have made the All-Star team in the 21st century…but why? Were all the best rookies from the past? Or have rookies today adapted to the most complex, high IQ basketball in NBA history? This detailed film breakdown…
What subtle factors make Kevin Durant and Devin Booker such a great pairing offensively? In this enhanced segment from the Thinking Basketball podcast, Ben and Cody break down the similarities between both players that make them fit so well, as…
Mike De La Rosa looks at OKC’s unique and creative steps to take the pick-and-roll game into the future, from inverting screens, to changing angles, adding speed, and playing with the positioning of big men and guards. Support at Patreon:…
In this segment from the Thinking Basketball podcast, Mike D’Antoni explains the origins of Phoenix’s Seven Seconds or Less offense that revolutionized the league, the idea of multiple “point guards” on the court, and the tradeoff of playing Amar’e Stoudemire…
First it was “jump shooting teams can’t win.” Now there are questions about the Kings fast-paced attack and relative inexperience. This detailed film breakdown & scouting report breaks down the classic Game 1 of the Kings-Warriors Western Conference playoffs, exploring…
Is there no more defense in the NBA? Were defenses much better in the past, or were offenses simply less sophisticated? On February 24, 2023, the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers scored 351 points (176-175), the second most points…
Full video here: https://app.link.nba.com/bentaylortb-lebron This is an excerpt from the full Thinking Basketball video on LeBron James becoming the NBA’s All-time scoring leader, available on the NBA App. Support at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Book: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Basketball-Ben-Taylor/dp/1532968175 Podcast: https://player.fm/series/thinking-basketball or at https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ben-taylor/thinking-basketball-podcast Website:…