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Taylor explains how on-ball and off-ball gravity works at BBI. Then he goes through the top players in on/off-ball gravity in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Taylor breaks down the two conference finals matchups and gives his picks for who will win the series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Taylor goes through each of the 2nd round matchups hitting on the most important storylines of the playoffs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Ric discusses the recent spate of outstanding individual scoring performances by NBA stars and what we measure to identify great players.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

<p>We discuss the importance of pace and the shot clock – both offensively and defensively – but first! We break down the top-rated defense in the NBA, what makes them successful, and whether they can sustain this. Along with “do you believe” in great starts like the Timberwolves ... Show More

<p>How much “luck” is involved in an NBA game or playoff series? Is it all about outside shooting? How big of a difference does streaky shooting make, and how should we talk about and think about this relative to “skill” or “quality?” We tackle that with some new data, but first, ... Show More

Micah Lancaster and Bryce Stanhope discuss the data rich game of basketball and how players can actually "copy and paste" moves, movements, skills, and even sequences effectively. 

<p>We attempt to discuss who the best rim “finishers” (scorers?) of the last 40-something years. How should we balance finishing near the rim as a big man versus driving into the paint? What about roll men versus post up players? How many small players should be considered great ... Show More

Micah Lancaster and Bryce Stanhope discuss the deepest skill study ever performed - a 10 game breakdown of NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving. 

Under JJ Redick, it's clear the Lakers will be attempting more three-point shots this season. But as the team ups their attempts, what is the difference between a good three and a bad one? Pete and Darius discuss this from the perspective of the players, the coaches, and within t ... Show More

Ric discusses comments made by Steph Curry about his recent shooting struggles and LeBron James on his recent shooting excellence.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.