Based on the comedy newsletter BASKETBALLWEATHER, writer/performer/filmmaker Allen Landver and Jared Hector from True Hoop explore life through an NBA lens. Free therapy through basketball; and the only NBA newsletter & podcast curated for the right side of your brain.
ALLEN LANDVER discusses various topics surrounding the NBA, media influence, and the future of the league, exploring the intersection of sports, politics, and technology.
15 May 2025
They don't have a guy
We start with the Dylan Brooks trade. Was that the beginning of the end for the Memphis Grizzlies? Then we explore the importance of toughness in the NBA, and the broader context of player empowerment and contract dynamics in the league. Also the the psychological aspects of coaching, the expectations placed on players like Austin Reaves, and the Timberwolves' success as a case study in effective team building.
Chapters
00:00 The Dylan Brooks Trade: A Turning Point for the Grizzlies
03:00 Assessing Team Toughness and Player Value
06:02 The Ja Morant Dilemma: Availability and Impact
09:09 Team Discipline and Culture: The Grizzlies' Challenges
12:07 Future Decisions: Rebuilding or Retaining the Core
14:52 Weak Link Theory: Rethinking Team Construction
23:12 Team Building Challenges in the NBA
28:51 The Dynamics of Player Relationships
30:42 Coaching Decisions and their Impact
33:45 JJ Reddick's Coaching Growth
37:33 Austin Reaves and Playoff Performance
41:57 The Minnesota Timberwolves' Surprising Strength
44:46 Lakers' Future: LeBron's Contract and Team Dynamics
46:57 Giant Contracts and Player Movement: The Giannis Dilemma
49:29 Contracts in the NBA: Fairness and Player Rights
53:14 The Impact of Player Movement on the League
57:19 The Future of Trades in the NBA: A Chaotic Landscape
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7 May 2025
A Bad Fit: The Jonathan Kuminga $tory
Benching one of your best players before the start of a playoff run when your team is trying to win a championship is... weird. So when Steve Kerr benched Jonathan Kuminga on the very last game of the regular season, was... he... a.... weirdo? We use that microscopic coaching decision to discuss the evolution of NBA coaching, team dynamics, vibes, money, and more.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Playoff Anticipation
01:05 Grizzlies' Playoff Performance
04:34 Assessing the Grizzlies' Core Players
06:50 The Unpredictability of the NBA
10:02 Oklahoma City's Future
14:00 Building a Championship Team
16:57 Coaching Dynamics in the NBA
19:57 The Evolution of NBA Coaching
22:58 Shifting Dynamics in Player-Coach Relationships
26:00 The Rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder
30:08 Warriors vs. Thunder: A Clash of Generations
34:00 Lakers and Timberwolves: Da fuck happened?
39:38 Timberwolves' Future and Expectations
40:55 Long-Term Planning in the NBA
42:49 Oklahoma City's Strategic Advantage
44:49 Kuminga's Bench Situation and Development
49:02 Warriors' Draft Decisions and Player Development
52:06 The Alchemy of Team Success
55:58 Closing Thoughts on NBA Strategies
More:
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