BASKETBALLWEATHER: The Podcast

Benching one of your best players before the start of a playoff run when your team is trying to win a championship is... weird. So when Steve Kerr benched Jonathan Kuminga on the very last game of the regular season, was... he... a.... weirdo? We use that microscopic coaching decision to discuss the evolution of NBA coaching, team dynamics, vibes, money, and more.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Playoff Anticipation

01:05 Grizzlies' Playoff Performance

04:34 Assessing the Grizzlies' Core Players

06:50 The Unpredictability of the NBA

10:02 Oklahoma City's Future

14:00 Building a Championship Team

16:57 Coaching Dynamics in the NBA

19:57 The Evolution of NBA Coaching

22:58 Shifting Dynamics in Player-Coach Relationships

26:00 The Rise of the Oklahoma City Thunder

30:08 Warriors vs. Thunder: A Clash of Generations

34:00 Lakers and Timberwolves: Da fuck happened?

39:38 Timberwolves' Future and Expectations

40:55 Long-Term Planning in the NBA

42:49 Oklahoma City's Strategic Advantage

44:49 Kuminga's Bench Situation and Development

49:02 Warriors' Draft Decisions and Player Development

52:06 The Alchemy of Team Success

55:58 Closing Thoughts on NBA Strategies

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