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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The NBA Daily" by Dave DuFour - A daily show/podcast where Dave watches NBA games live in the evenings.
People Mentioned
- Dave DuFour (The Athletic) - Mentioned as a friend of the show who texts about NBA rule changes and whose daily show, "The NBA Daily," involves watching live games.
- Adam Silver (NBA Commissioner) - Referenced for a quote he reportedly told the baseball commissioner about microbetting and game speed.
- Rob Manfred (MLB Commissioner) - Mentioned in the context of Adam Silver's quote about microbetting.
- Kevin Garnett - Referenced as a player known for both subtle and not-so-subtle illegal screens during his time with the Boston Celtics.
- Dennis Rodman - Mentioned as an example of a player known for hustle plays, fighting for offensive rebounds, and diving for the ball.
- George Costanza's Dad - Referenced humorously by Dave DuFour when describing how he'd like to see coach Udoka wandering on the court.
- Steph Curry - Tyrese Maxey's flashes of play are compared to his style.
- Paul George - Mentioned in the context of Maxey's increased assertiveness, possibly due to George's injury.
- Coach Nurse (Philadelphia 76ers) - Mentioned as potentially influencing Tyrese Maxey's increased assertiveness due to other players' injuries.
Organizations & Institutions
- The Athletic - The sports media company where Dave DuFour works and hosts "The NBA Daily" and "Slam & Jam."
Websites & Online Resources
- Patreon.com/thinkingbasketball - The podcast's Patreon page, offering stats boards, extra member video content, and a way to support the show.