Thinking Basketball

We discuss Philly’s surprisingly stout defense to start the year, what to make of Cooper Flagg’s huge statistical start, and the “points of emphasis” impact on SGA’s statistical decline to start.
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We go around the league to discuss what was real in the first few games, from Miami’s 0-4 start, to LeBron, to the Lakers strong start, Anthony Edwards and the Wolves, Paolo Banchero and more. Support at ⁠
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We preview the 2026-27 season, starting with what looks like an incredibly competitive East. Then, the West.

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In our Finale episode, it’s the Big Kahuna — who protects the paint the best? We also recap the series at the end, discuss what we learned, and Cody asks a hypothetical question about the best 21st century defense.
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In Part 4 of our 21st century defensive awards, we discuss the best perimeter helper. Who is the best player at helping from the outside, disrupting drives, sitting in passing lanes and so on. After that important but under-discussed category, we award best motor of the century. Support at ⁠www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
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