Bones over Cones?

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

Micah Lancaster and Bryce Stanhope tell the world they aren't nearly as advanced as people make them out to be....when it comes to how people are defining "advanced". 

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. 

What are the blindspots in analyzing basketball players? What do stats fail to capture, and what concepts are rarely (or never!) discussed that make an impact on the court? We look to some of the Offensive Legends for insights on areas that are overshadowed by Episode 3's “th ... Show More

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, a ... Show More

We attempt to rank the best pairings of current teammates in the NBA, taking into account the fit of each player and building around them. What great duos are in bad situations? Which ones look better because of their team success? Are there any duos that Cody actually likes? Wit ... Show More

We discuss the best defenders of the early season who are candidates for Defensive Player of the Year. How good is this Timberwolves defense? Will there be another non-big in the race at the end of the year? Will a former winner repeat? Who will win our made up competition? With ... Show More

Kate and Vish are joined by a tanned Jim Campbell for a look into the rumoured departure of comfort’s number one enemy, Antonio Conte. Punch glass for Poch! Elsewhere, Leeds snagged a much-needed point last night ahead of a tricky few weeks, especially since Everton now have acce ... Show More

What's the defense's biggest issue? 

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 rim ... Show More

It’s one of the highlights of the racing calendar but the build-up to this year’s Cheltenham festival has been dominated by controversy over one piece of a rider’s kit: the whip. So, are new restrictions over its use a necessary step to protect horse welfare and improve the sport ... Show More

Kate, Jim and Vish are on hand with a thorough breakdown of a cracking weekend of FA Cup action, with some unexpected giant killings alongside the usual underwhelming business for Newcastle United. Sticking to traditions, and all that. We also hear some pearls of lower league wis ... Show More