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Nov 2023
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#230: OKC, modern basketball & an UNREAL...

Thinking Basketball
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We discuss the Thunder's positionless basketball and their young core, the versatility of big men like Joel Embiid and the new look 76ers, and an incredible perimeter defender who is emerging in the midwest. With @codyhoudek. Support atwww.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

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