Ep. 90 Learning Basketball with Charlie Cummings
@klaytheist11 Charlie Cummings is an NBA Analyst with Swish Theory and Writer for DraftKings Network, Celtics Blog, and Warriors Invite covering the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and NBA at large.

Today we learn about the state of the Boston Celtics and their season outlook until Tatum’s return, then we break down the Portland Trail Blazers' team building strategy going all in on their established defensive identity while taking measured dice rolls on talent. Finally, we examine Charlie’s NBA Farm System concept, where we rank the Top-5 “young cores” in the league only including players still on their rookie contracts (2023-2025 NBA Draft Classes)

Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background

03:00 Boston Celtics Franchise Outlook

16:00 Portland Trail Blazers Teambuilding Strategy

50:00 Warriors sign Al Horford (recorded before Kuminga extension)

01:00:00 Ranking NBA Farm Systems

Podcast LINKS:

Learning Basketball - Apple Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠

Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...⁠

Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list...⁠

Ep. 89 Learning Basketball with Michael Roth @_MikeRoth

Michael Roth runs Prep Hoops basketball scouting in Ohio and Kentucky.

Today we take a look at the Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook, and dig into Michael Roth's Basketball Scouting Philosophy & Player Evaluation Process, with a Spotlight on Ohio & Kentucky Standout Prospects, plus Scouting Notes on Shon Abaev & Cincinnati Hoops

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction & Background - what goes into Building a Basketball Scouting Service?

03:00 Scouting Process & Player Evaluation Philosophy

09:00 Valuing Player Development

15:00 Importance of Role & Fit in College Prospect Decisions

21:00 Spotlighting Rising Prospects in Ohio & Kentucky

50:00 Scouting Shon Abaev & Cincinnati Basketball Expectations

55:00 Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason + Franchise Outlook

Learning Basketball - Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠

Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...⁠

Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc⁠

Ep. 88 Learning Basketball with Jake Paynting

Jake Paynting covers the Minnesota Timberwolves on the Howls and Growls YouTube channel.

Today we learn about his film breakdown process, appreciate FIBA Australia, celebrate the rumors of Kevin Garnett's jersey retirement, and dive into the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves between Anthony Edwards' shooting development, Julius Randle's playmaking, and Rudy Gobert's defensive impact.

Timeline:

0:00 Introduction & Background

2:00 Growing Howls and Growls YouTube Channel, Film Breakdown Process

9:00 State of Minnesota Timberwolves

15:00 Anthony Edwards Shooting Development, Julius Randle Playmaking Role, Rudy Gobert Defensive Impact

52:00 Celebrating Kevin Garnett's Legacy & Jersey Retirement Rumors + Minnesota Timberwolves "Black Trees" Jersey & Court Rebrand

Podcast LINKS

Learning Basketball - Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠

Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...⁠

Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc⁠