Episodes
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Not All NBA Offenses Are The Same
Aaron Bollwinkel talks with Law Murray about the false notion that all NBA offenses are operating the same, the 40/20 club, and the state of the Clippers. Law's articles discussed in this interview: What stands out and what separates NBA teams’ offensive identities? - The Athletic Luka Dončić is...
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Jimmy Butler Trade and the State of The Warriors with Sam Gordon
Aaron Bollwinkel interviews San Francisco Chronicle Warriors beat writer, Sam Gordon, about the Jimmy Butler trade, the state of several of the Warriors' young players, and what to expect for the team down the stretch of the season following their blockbuster deal. This is a public episode. If...
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"Basketball Beyond Paper" interview with Dean Oliver
Ray LeBov and Aaron Bollwinkel interview Dean Oliver, the author of Basketball Beyond Paper and one of the most important figures in the history of sports analytics. Click the links below to purchase your copy of Dean's incredible book: Basketball beyond Paper - Nebraska Press Amazon.com :...
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NBA Draft talk with Jonathan Wasserman
It's never too early to start talking about the draft, but here at The Unrestricted Area, we were fortunate enough to be the first to pick the brain of Bleacher Report's draft expert, Jonathan Wasserman, who recently dropped his Mock Draft 2.0. Aaron Bollwinkel (Live. Breathe. Ball. and No…
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"Balls of Confusion" interview with author Bob Kuska
Ray LeBov and Aaron Bollwinkel interview author and basketball historian Bob Kuska about his new book, Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War (1965-1970)—the most in-depth look we've been provided about the early days of the ABA.Please click the link to purchase your own copy of Bob's...
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A conversation with writer Oliver Fox about the direction that basketball content seems headed
Aaron Bollwinkel (@ABollwinkel) and Ray Lebov (@ticketrules) talk with writer Oliver Fox (@OliverSFox) about the direction that basketball content is headed. Oliver and Aaron both wrote pieces about the Zach Lowe lay-off that act as the springboards for this conversation about the state of...
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NBA Shooting Coach Marc Campbell on his best bets for the season
Mike Shearer (@bballispoetry) talks with NBA shooting coach Marc Campbell (@LowManHelp) about the teams they feel Vegas misjudged. Marc is the writer of the Low Man Help Substack and host of the Low Man Help Youtube channel, so check those out for shooting mechanic breakdowns, player development...
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French Basketball, the Olympics, and the NBA, with Dr. Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff
Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov speak with Dr. Lindsay Sarah Krasnoff, a leading world expert on sports diplomacy and French sporting history. Dr. Krasnoff speaks to us from Paris, where she’s attending the Olympics. We cover basketball’s place in the French sporting world, what sports diplomacy is…
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Atlanta Hawks' play-by-play legend Bob Rathbun
Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov are delighted to chat with Atlanta Hawks’ broadcaster Bob Rathbun. We discuss load management, the burden of travel, why broadcasters knew something had changed with the officiating before anyone else, the state of the Hawks, the excitement around the #1 pick, and much...
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Roland Lazenby on Jerry West, "the most complicated man on Earth"
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basketballintelligence.net Ray LeBov and Jason Levin speak with Roland Lazenby about Jerry West. They take an unflinching look at the man behind the myth, covering his difficult childhood, his combative personality, and how beloved...
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Did the NBA's changes cause all these playoff injuries? w/ James Herbert, CBS Sports
Ray LeBov and Mike Shearer chat with James Herbert of CBS Sports. We primarily cover James’ piece discussing whether or not the NBA’s regular-season alterations, like the IST and officiating changes, had an impact on the wave of injuries afflicting the playoffs. We also leave plenty of room for...
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Dean Oliver on what to watch for in the NBA Finals and his new book
Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov are once again delighted to chat with the legendary analytics pioneer Dean Oliver. We cover some anecdotes and insights from his forthcoming book (Basketball Beyond Paper, now available for preorder on Amazon!), including a story about Shane Battier and the Observer...
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Pod: Bill Walton's life and legacy, with Kerry Eggers
Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov speak with Kerry Eggers about Bill Walton. Eggers spoke with more than a dozen of Waltons’ closest associates to paint a complete picture of the player and the man. He wrote a compelling piece that warranted further discussion. We also spend some time discussing why…
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Playoff Standouts and Surprises
Ray LeBov and Mike Shearer break down some of the 2024 playoffs’ biggest surprises and standouts. They discuss the new wave of superstars, coaching improvements, the officiating, injury resilience, and so much more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or...
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Emerging role players with Nick Agar-Johnson
Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov chat with Nick Agar-Johnson of No Ceilings and Kings Weekly. They discuss a whole bunch of role players who have emerged unexpectedly to become key components of their team, including Miles McBride, Keon Ellis, Nikola Jovic, Coby White, Payton Pritchard, Peyton Watson,...
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Brian McCormick on changing fundamentals, the "simplification" of the NBA game, and more
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.basketballintelligence.net Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov talk to author, coach, and player development guru Brian McCormick about the evolution of fundamentals, pivots and pump-fakes, the “simplification” of the NBA today, and much more.
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Dean Oliver on offensive rebounding, momentum, his new book, and more
Once again, Ray LeBov and Mike Shearer speak with the godfather of modern NBA analytics, Dean Oliver. Dean talks about the trade-off between offensive rebounding and transition defense, the existence of momentum, what he'd tell armchair analysts today, and his new book, Basketball Beyond Paper…
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Update: Jimmer Fredette and Fran Fraschilla on USA Men's 3x3 Basketball
Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov interview Fran Fraschilla, the longtime coach, scout, and analyst, to discuss his new role coaching the USA Men's 3x3 team. They talk about the upcoming Olympics, the thrill of representing the USA, the shadow of the Serbians, how Fran developed his international…
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Life in the G, with author Alex Squadron
BI’s Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov are joined by Alex Squadron, who recently authored a book called Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA. We talk about his season embedded with the Birmingham Squadron (no relation to Alex) and what he learned while covering…
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Potential NBA rule changes, with former NBA official Ronnie Nunn and Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey
Basketball Intelligence's Ray LeBov (@RayLebov) and Mike Shearer (@bbballispoetry) speak with former NBA Director of Officiating Ronnie Nunn and Bleacher Report's Andy Bailey (who authored a story suggesting these tweaks) about some potential rule changes the NBA could adopt to improve the…
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Knicks-Raptors lawsuit, with Seth Partnow and Mike Kasdan
Basketball Intelligence is joined by NBA analyst Seth Partnow and intellectual property expert Mike Kasdan to discuss the wild Knicks-Raptors lawsuit. It's a fascinating deep dive filled with legal and basketball nuances as they discuss trade secrets, how much of a competitive edge the Raptors...
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The 2023 NBA Draft, with Adam Spinella
Ray and Mike speak with The Box And One's Adam Spinella, the multitalented coach and scout. We discuss his favorite picks, his issues with quiet personalities being unfairly judged, an awesome Cam Whitmore story, Anthony Black's shooting mechanic, second-round steals, and more! This is a public...
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Krysten Peek on the 2023 NBA Draft
Ray LeBov and Corban Ford talk with Krysten Peek, draft expert from Yahoo Sports. On the eve of the draft, she talks about Brandon Miller vs. Scoot Henderson, some risers and fallers, how she navigates the flood of misinformation at this time of year, what it's like watching these young men grow…
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Fran Fraschilla on USA 3x3 Basketball
Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov interview Fran Fraschilla, the longtime coach, scout, and analyst, to discuss his new role coaching the USA Men's 3x3 team. They talk about the upcoming Olympics, the thrill of representing the USA, the shadow of the Serbians, how Fran developed his international…
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Podcast: Coaching Basketball with Ben Guest
Today’s podcast is an interview with author and coach (and contributing BI member) Ben Guest (@bguest). Basketball historian Bob Kuska (@KuskaBob) serves as co-host. Ben’s book Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball: Memoir of a Namibian Odyssey is a must-read. The New York Daily News calls it “A...
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2021 NBA Draft Preview with Fran Fraschilla and Adam Spinella
Ray is joined by two special guests: Famed basketball coach and analyst Fran Fraschilla and Adam Spinella, Head Coach at the Boys' Latin School of Maryland. During the episode, they break down the latest NBA draft class including a wide variety of prospects. In this episode, you'll gain valuable...
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Exploring Basketball Analytics with Seth Partnow
In today's episode, Ray LeBov is joined by Seth Partnow, a renowned pioneer in basketball analytics and NBA Analyst for The Athletic. Their conversation begins by touching on Seth's long list of accomplishments before discussing the role of analytics in front office/coaching at the professional...
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Reflecting on Archie Clark, Billy McGill (Part 2) with authors Bob Kuska & Eric Brach
Ray is re-joined by authors of biographical books about the careers of influential basketball players. Eric Brach shares stories of the subject of his book, 'Billy "the Hill" and the Jump Hook: The Autobiography of a Forgotten Basketball Legend.' Bob Kuska discusses the creative process behind…
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Reflecting on Archie Clark, Billy McGill with authors Bob Kuska & Eric Brach
Ray is joined by two authors of biographical books recalling the careers of influential basketball players. Bob Kuska discusses the creative process behind his book, 'Shake and Bake: The Life and Times of NBA Great Archie Clark,' and the legacy that Clark left on the game. Eric Brach shares…
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Intriguing NBA Up-and-Comers with Adam Spinella and Dylan Hunter Carter
Ray is joined by two guests today: Adam Spinella, an esteemed basketball writer and assistant coach at Dickinson College and Dylan Hunter Carter, podcaster and basketball writer at FanSided. The trio discusses some of the intriguing young players around the NBA including three rookies, two...
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Reviewing the 2020 NBA Draft with Adam Spinella
Ray is joined by Adam Spinella, an esteemed basketball writer and assistant coach at Dickinson College to discuss the NBA Draft. The duo discussed marquee prospects like R.J. Hampton and Tyrell Terry, the impact that COVID-19 had on the draft evaluation process, draft-day trades and more! Follow...
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