Hardwood Knocks, Episode 533 — MAILBAG: Guilty Pleasure Teams, Luke Walton/Kings, DeMar DeRozan, New Foul Rules, Jonas Valanciunas
In the second part of a super-duper-mega mailbag, Adam and Dan discuss Jonas Valanciunas’ impact on the New Orleans Pelicans; the news about the Sacramento Kings being displeased with Luke Walton; their favorite guilty-pleasure league pass watches; DeMar DeRozan’s MVP case; how the new foul rules could impact team-building in the future; the way analytics are presented to fans; and much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
🔘 0:28 – Intro
🔘 3:27 – Luke Walton/Kings
🔘 13:29 – Jonas Valanciunas’ impact in New Orleans
🔘 23:41 – Worst rotation players this season
🔘 28:13 – Most surprisingly watchable teams this season
🔘 35:37 – Where is DeMar DeRozan on the early-season MVP ballot?
🔘 40:29 – Steph vs. Magic: Playmaking impact
🔘 44:36 – Which players are underrated because we focus too much on what they CAN’T do?
🔘 52:57 – Are stat/analytic models adequately explained to fans?
🔘 1:01:35 – Will the new foul rules impact heliocentrism or how teams build out rosters?
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