Ep. 150 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Kris Smith @theblacktechie @SwishTheory

The Future of WNBA Analytics + 2026 MVP & DPOY Race with Kris Smith – Value of Data Literacy in Decision Making, Atlanta Dream Roster Construction Strategy, A'ja Wilson, Angel Reese, Gabby Williams

Timeline:
00:00 — Introduction & Background, Analytics Philosophy

10:00 — Value of Data Literacy Sports Analytics & Decision Making

21:00 — Atlanta Dream Roster Building Strategy around Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard

35:00 — Atlanta Dream’s bench, depth for playoff run

46:00 — Kris Smith’s data viz portfolio

55:00 — Evaluating WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and MVP Candidates

82:00 — Future of WNBA Analytics

Ep. 149 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 with Spencer Davies @SpinDavies

@SwishTheory

Cavs Pay Harden, Peyton Watson's Upside & Mario Hezonja's Fit with Spencer Davies – 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook + 2019 NBA Redraft – Zion/Morant/Garland

Timestamps:

0:00 — Harden's return, Cavaliers Outlook

3:00 — Introduction & Background

5:00 — Player development, training work, Summer League

12:00 — Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason

17:00 — Peyton Watson Trade Analysis & Upside

35:00 — Mario Hezonja Signing & Fit

47:00 — Cavaliers Outlook

56:00 — 2019 NBA Redraft

83:00 — Cavs Roster Security After Keeping Harden

Ep. 148 Learning Basketball with Maurya Kumpatla @TheFlarescreen @SwishTheory

Why Russ is Underrated, 2020 NBA Redraft, OKC Offseason Outlook with Maurya Kumpatla – Celebrating Russell Westbrook’s Career, Analyzing 2026 Thunder Draft & Moves, Redrafting Edwards/Ball/Haliburton

Timestamps

0:00 — Introduction & Background

5:00 — Westbrook’s Impact on Oklahoma City and the NBA

19:00 — Statistical Analysis when Westbrook is paired with 3pt Sniper star like Durant, George, Beal

27:00 — Why Russell Westbrook is Underrated

35:00 — Analyzing the Thunder vs. Spurs Matchup

39:00 — OKC Thunder’s Offseason Moves & 2026 Rookies (Mara, Stirtz, Oweh)

52:00 — Projecting the Thunder’s Future Performance

1:03:00 — 2020 NBA Redraft

Ep. 147 Learning Basketball with Brian Geisinger @bgeis_bird

@SwishTheory

Why Charlotte Traded LaMelo Ball + Scouting Duke, UNC, NC State NBA Draft Prospects with Brian Geisinger – Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje's #1 Pick Potential, Michael Malone’s UNC, Hornets Revamp Roster

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction

05:00 Duke's NBA Pipeline

10:00 Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje's Potential

14:00 Duke's NBA Depth & Player Development Strategy

22:00 Scouting Duke’s NBA Draft Prospects – JBB, Cameron Williams, Deron Rippey Jr, Sebastian Wilkins, Patrick Ngongba, Dame Sarr, Cayden Boozer

25:00 UNC's New Direction Under Michael Malone – Scouting Matt Able, Neoklis Avdalas, Kevin Thomas

44:00 Scouting NC State's NBA Draft Prospects – Paul Mcneil, Darius Adams

49:00 Greensboro Swarm’s DJ Bakker headed to Orlando

52:00 Why Hornets Traded LaMelo Ball

01:00:00 Hornets Offseason Roster Build Strategy – Christian Anderson, Hannes Steinbach, Coby White, Dennis Schroder, Naz Reid, Dorian Finney-Smith

Ep. 146 Learning Basketball with David Lee! @DLee4Three

Best 2026 NBA Draft Fits + The Art of Pace in Film & Basketball with David Lee – Building The 5th Factor NBA Draft Model, Comparing All-Time Creator Style from Russell Westbrook to Christopher Nolan

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

05:00 Building The 5th Factor Site & NBA Draft Model

09:00 Evaluating Player Archetypes and Impact Metrics

18:00 Best 2026 NBA Draft Picks

40:00 The Art of Pace in Film & Basketball

Ep. 145 Learning Basketball with David Steele! @SteeleMagic

Why David Steele is Retiring as Voice of Orlando Magic – Career Stories from Shaq & Penny to T-Mac & Dwight, Vucevic Returns, ORL Coaching Changes from Mosley to Sweeney, 2026-27 Player Predictions

Timeline:

0:00 Introduction & Gratitude

3:30 David’s first time hearing about the Orlando Magic

5:30 Appreciating Pat Williams’ & John Gabriel’s impact on the Magic and David’s career journey

8:30 Shaq & Penny put Magic on the Map

15:30 Vucevic Returns to Orlando

20:30 How The Magic’s Broadcast Team Has Grown Over The Years – Jeff Turner, Dante Marchitelli, Kendra Douglas

28:00 Tracy McGrady’s Arrival as a Superstar

32:00 Dwight & Hedo make NBA Final Run

35:00 Which 2026 Players will Pop on next year’s Paolo & Franz Magic team?

38:00 Appreciating HC Jamahl Mosley’s Development Era in Orlando

40:30 New Magic HC Sean Sweeney first impressions

43:00 David Steele’s Retirement Plans

Ep. 144 Learning Basketball with Trill Bro Dude @TrillBroDude @YouKnowball

Why LeBron Chose 76ers, Jaylen Brown Trade for Paul George, Tyrese Maxey is Key with Trill Bro Dude – Philly Wins LeBron Lottery, Analyzing Joel Embiid Fit & Depth of VJ, KCP, Wade, Philon, Simons, Bona

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction

05:00 Reaction – Philly Wins LeBron Lottery

08:00 Analyzing Basketball Fit of LeBron with 76ers

11:00 Tyrese Maxey’s Value

14:00 These 76ers are Transition Killers

17:00 Defensive Concerns and Playoff Readiness

20:00 Fit with Maxey, Brown, Joel Embiid + Possible Future Team Dynamics

42:00 76ers new Depth – KCP, Wade, Philon, Simons, Bona

53:00 Analyzing Jaylen Brown for Paul George Trade

59:00 Is LeBron On Most Valuable Contract Ever? How he makes everyone better + Abbott Elementary vs Always Sunny Appearance

01:04:00 Championship or Bust? Season Predictions

Ep. 143 Learning Basketball – Tom Henske

Sudden Wealth Syndrome, NIL Financial Playbook, UVA Basketball with Tom Henske – Student Athlete’s Guide to Money, Learning Financial Literacy, NIL to NBA factors, + Tony Bennett Stories