HeyJaredThinking Basketball
Ben Taylor, creator of the popular YouTube channel Thinking Basketball (and author of Thinking Basketball the book) goes deeper on basketball analysis, history, philosophy and theory with co-host Cody Houdek, and a variety of guests ranging from journalists to former players.
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- Sep 22, 2026
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#385: 21st century Thinkies Ep 2 | Most Versatile Defender (opens the original)
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In Part 2 of our 21st century defensive awards, we discuss the most versatile defender. Who can guard multiple offensive archetypes, provide the most lineup versatility, and play in the widest variety of defensive coverages? Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
#384: 21st century Thinkies Ep 1 | Perimeter Isolation (opens the original)
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In Part 1 of our 21st century defensive awards, we discuss the best isolation defenders on the perimeter. What’s a perfect build? How does era influence impact? And who do we want to stop the best players in the world, 1-on-1, on an island? Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
#383: Top-10 players of 2026 (opens the original)
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Who were the best players of 2026? We discuss resurgent players (Kawhi Leonard), sleeping giants (Giannis), elder statesmen (Curry and LeBron), newcomers (Wemby and Cade) along with a number of complicated cases. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball
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