Best Flawed Amp Free Podcasts (2025)

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21st century peaks Ep 7 | The perfect “quarterback?” & the 7-foot unicorn 1:12:00

3d ago1:12:00

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Steve Nash was an early “heliocentric” star. Dirk Nowitzki was a big man who played on the perimeter and off the ball. We discuss team building around them, how big of a concern their defense is, exactly how and why they imparted so much value on an offense and whether they were beneficiaries of a fortunate system. Support at www.patreon.com/thinki…

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21st century peaks Ep 6 | Global impact and modern midrange isolation 1:19:35

8d ago1:19:35

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Joel Embiid are all-time level scorers with a ton of midrange shots. We discuss their unique (and concerning?) geometric footprints on the entire team, the concept of influencing stats for the entire team, and then the conundrum of evaluating Anthony Davis. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball…

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21st century peaks Ep 5 | The Tracy McGrady enigma & Playoff Luka 1:12:23

15d ago1:12:23

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Would Shaq's Lakers have won 3 titles with T-Mac instead of Kobe Bryant? We tackle this question and more discussing Tracy McGrady's magical but brief peak in 2003. Then we discuss Luka Doncic's improvements in the playoffs, how hard he is to scheme for, and he polarizing defense. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball…

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21st century peaks Ep 4 | Flexibility & gaining/losing value in the playoffs 1:15:36

21d ago1:15:36

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Harden and Ginobili had nearly opposite roles and box score stats. We discuss Manu's underrated defense, his role filling in the gaps in San Antonio, what to make of his more pedestrian numbers, and then dissect James Harden's offensive environment with Mike D'Antoni and what changes with him from the regular season to the playoffs and the tradeoff…

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21st century peaks Ep 3 | A+ defenders with unique (but flawed) offense 1:22:08

29d ago1:22:08

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Draymond Green and Dwight Howard were defensive superstars, but how good were they offensively? We discuss their fairly unique roles, and the progressive context of each player in Golden State and Orlando respectively, the “system player” idea and more. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

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21st century peaks Ep 2 | Can a weak scoring guard be a superstar? 1:02:35

1M ago1:02:35

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Jason Kidd was one of the best defensive point guards ever, but what about his lower scoring offense? How valuable is his pace and passing despite his problematic shooting reputation? How valuable are all of the little things he does and guard rebounding? We also discuss Jayson Tatum's lack of superpowers. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketb…

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21st century peaks Ep 1 | Honorable Mentions 1:34:27

1M ago1:34:27

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What player peaked the highest in the 21st century? We kickoff our 25 best peaks of the 21st century by discussing all the players who didn't quite make the list (and many who could have). Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball.

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#330: 2025 free agency reactions 50:46

2M ago50:46

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We discuss the major moves of the free agency and trade seasons, from Kevin Durant's trade to the Bane Magic to the Bucks wave and trade. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball. For 50% at FACTOR: www.factormeals.com/GREATDAY50OFF and use code GREATDAY50OFF

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#329: Top-10 players of 2025 1:38:09

2M ago1:38:09

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Who were the best players in 2025? First, we discuss all players as if they were healthy and ready for a playoff run, and then we trying to balance a year of chaotic injuries and semi-healthy players. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball and sign up at SportsBusinessClassroom.com with code THINKINGBASKETBALL for $300 off.…

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#328: The legendary Pacers & the Thunder championship 1:05:22

3M ago1:05:22

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We discuss the Pacers egalitarian “ecosystem” that nearly stunned the NBA world, and the Thunder's unique team construction that led to the 2025 championship. We also discuss OKC's defense and where it ranks historically, along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball and get 5…

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#327: Indy's chances, OKC hatred & SGA's paradigm 1:11:44

3M ago1:11:44

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The first two games of the NBA Finals and the Pacers prospects. Also, OKC's best defender, their historical versatility, why fans hate them and the complaints about their “special” officiating, and how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is introducing a unique paradigm.

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#326: Final Preview + All-Playoff teams 1:09:44

3M ago1:09:44

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Does this Finals represent the future of the sport? Where does this Pacers run rank historically? We discuss this along with our All-playoff teams and a preview of the Thunder-Indiana Finals. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

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#325 What we've learned in the 2025 Playoffs 1:13:04

3M ago1:13:04

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What players are we higher on and lower on after seeing them in the 2025 NBA playoffs? What concepts or trends have emerged in these playoffs? From offensive rebounding to zones, we discuss what we've learned so far. Support atwww.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Sign up at SportsBusinessClassroom.com with code THINKINGBASKETBALL for $300 off.…

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#324: Jokic-Caruso war & Conference Finals previews 1:14:49

4M ago1:14:49

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We preview the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, but first, a look back at OKC-DEN. Do we feel differently about different players after the series? How did the Nikola Jokic vs. OKC defense battle shake out? And Ben rants about responses to the physical officiating in the playoffs. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball. For 50% at FACT…

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#323: Rob Mahoney on DEN-OKC! Playoffs vs Regular Season 1:09:33

4M ago1:09:33

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Rob Mahoney of the Ringer is here to discuss the incredible Thunder-Nuggets series before Game 7, how good the play has been, Playoff Jamal Murray, rim finishing differences and coaching moves and Jalen Williams. We also hit on the importance of the regular season versus playoffs today and how today's league could break the traditional championship…

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#322: Themes of the 2025 NBA Playoffs 1:16:13

4M ago1:16:13

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Why are defenses defending stars so well? Why are rotations so short for some teams? We discuss the key themes and trends from the playoffs, from physicality to defensive coverages to the importance of versatile “playoff players” like Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges. Also, the best defensive game ever and is there a star who could beat …

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#321: The MVPs can't score! Zones are everywhere! The Cavs & Celtics have life! 1:08:30

4M ago1:08:30

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Xs and Os expert Mike De La Rosa returns to break down the latest games of the week, including the insane Nuggets-Thunder OT thriller in Game 3 and how they are defending the MVPs so well. We also discuss Donovan Mitchell's explosions, the Cavs huge zone move, and the Celtics winning in New York. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball…

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#320: The 2nd round is crazier than the first! 1:10:49

4M ago1:10:49

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Who should be most worried among Cleveland, Boston and Oklahoma City? Is there something to Shail Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams bumpy offensive starts? Do the Celtics take too many 3s? Do the Pacers have the matchup edge? We break down all 3 top seed losses and then preview (mini) Minnesota and Golden State. Support at www.patreon.com/think…

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#319: 3 West finishes + mini East previews 50:42

4M ago50:42

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ESPN's Bobby Marks joins to discuss the end of the Western Conference 1st round: The Wolves wrapping the Lakers, the Clippers-Nuggets going to the brink behind more Ty Lue magic, and the Warriors trying to survive the Rockets. Support atwww.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Sign up at SportsBusinessClassroom.com with code THINKINGBASKETBALL for $300 o…

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#318: The best 1st round ever? 1:13:25

4M ago1:13:25

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We discuss the incredible physicality, wild Rockets-Warriors series, the latest in the Nuggets-Clippers classic, the importance of “playoff players” and depth, some Lakers-Wolves and more! Bonus: who has the most “inelastic” move in NBA history? Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Sign up at SportsBusinessClassroom.com with code THINKINGB…

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#317: Week 1 emergency reactions! 59:14

5M ago59:14

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Our Xs and Os expert Mike De La Rosa joins for an emergency episode on the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs: Lakers-Wolves, Clippers-Nuggets, Knicks-Pistons and do the Bucks have any life against the Pacers? Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketballSign up at SportsBusinessClassroom.com with code THINKINGBASKETBALL for $300 off.…

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#316: Playoff opening weekend! 1:11:24

5M ago1:11:24

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Clippers-Nuggets! Rockets-Warriors! Lakers-Wolves! What an opening weekend of the playoffs! We also discuss Knicks-Pistons, and a brief acknowledgement of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. Will Cody make it through the show without saying Andrew Nembhard or Jrue Holiday? Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Sig…

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#315: 2025 Playoff Preview 1:18:01

5M ago1:18:01

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We focus on three (potentially) huge series in the Western Conference, along with some light discussion about the potentially competitive Eastern Conference series in the 1st round. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Sign up at SportsBusinessClassroom.com with code THINKINGBASKETBALL for $300 off.…

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#314: The 2025 Thinkies (Defensive Awards) 1:04:11

5M ago1:04:11

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It's time for our 7th annual Defensive Awards – we discuss the best defenders in the NBA across categories like best paint protector, best perimeter helper, best point of attack defender and more. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball Sign up at SportsBusinessClassroom.com with code THINKINGBASKETBALL for $300 off.…

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#313: The Giannis Offense + “Top-10” shooters 1:00:20

5M ago1:00:20

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We discuss the Giannis Offense, Zion Williamson and more, and then Cody “presents” his top-32 shooters (or is it April's Fools?) as we think about spacing effects of different shooting skills in today's game. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

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Thinking Basketball

Thinking Basketball

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WELCOME TO HELL.A. By L. Stephens. Narrated By James Patrick Cronin

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21st century peaks Ep 7 | The perfect “quarterback?” & the 7-foot unicorn 1:12:00

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21st century peaks Ep 6 | Global impact and modern midrange isolation 1:19:35

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21st century peaks Ep 5 | The Tracy McGrady enigma & Playoff Luka 1:12:23

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21st century peaks Ep 4 | Flexibility & gaining/losing value in the playoffs 1:15:36

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21st century peaks Ep 3 | A+ defenders with unique (but flawed) offense 1:22:08

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21st century peaks Ep 2 | Can a weak scoring guard be a superstar? 1:02:35

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21st century peaks Ep 1 | Honorable Mentions 1:34:27

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#330: 2025 free agency reactions 50:46

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#329: Top-10 players of 2025 1:38:09

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#328: The legendary Pacers & the Thunder championship 1:05:22

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#327: Indy's chances, OKC hatred & SGA's paradigm 1:11:44

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#326: Final Preview + All-Playoff teams 1:09:44

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#325 What we've learned in the 2025 Playoffs 1:13:04

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#324: Jokic-Caruso war & Conference Finals previews 1:14:49

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#323: Rob Mahoney on DEN-OKC! Playoffs vs Regular Season 1:09:33

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#322: Themes of the 2025 NBA Playoffs 1:16:13

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#321: The MVPs can't score! Zones are everywhere! The Cavs & Celtics have life! 1:08:30

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#320: The 2nd round is crazier than the first! 1:10:49

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#319: 3 West finishes + mini East previews 50:42

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#318: The best 1st round ever? 1:13:25

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#317: Week 1 emergency reactions! 59:14

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#316: Playoff opening weekend! 1:11:24

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#315: 2025 Playoff Preview 1:18:01

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#314: The 2025 Thinkies (Defensive Awards) 1:04:11

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#313: The Giannis Offense + “Top-10” shooters 1:00:20

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