The Boxscore Geeks Show

Dre and Brian dig deeper into the 95-96 Bulls versus 15-16 Warriors time traveler grudge match debate, including some really cool three point shooting charts from Dre's article this week. There is also some Concussion movie talk and American Economics Association panel criticism.

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show

Direct download: bsg-98.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 6:51am EDT

Dre and Brian assess the 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame candidates, Klay Thompson naming himself the NBA's best shooting guard, and hacking bad free throw shooters.

For all the notes and links:
http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/

Direct download: bsg-97.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 4:42am EDT

With the NBA trade rumor mill heating up, we discuss why the Heat are in a tough spot with Hassan Whiteside, LaMarcus Aldridge's role in the Spurs historical season, and a "what if" with the Lakers and Ralph Sampson.

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-in-any-other-season

Direct download: bsg-96.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 2:52pm EDT

We give Boston credit for building the right way, unlike the 76ers and Lakers. Speaking of those teams, what's going on with the Jerry Coangelo hiring and Byron Scott's continued strange decisions? Finally, will Nike get good value form the lifetime Lebron shoe deal?

Full show notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-scorch-it-to-the-ground

 

Direct download: bsg-95.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 5:33am EDT

Dre, Patrick and Brian cover Kobe Bryant's retirement announcement, the 76ers first win, and this season's NBA rookies. -- Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-look-guys-we-re-not-taking-enough-threes

Direct download: bsg-94.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 1:33pm EDT

Dre and Brian talk Kevin McHale's firing, Mark Cuban's trolling, Steph Curry's greatness, and the 76ers not as greatness.

For show notes and all the links: boxscoregeeks.com

Watch live at twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Direct download: bsg-93.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 12:13pm EDT

We go over Dre's top 10 NBA box scores from last week. Who had the best, worst, and most interesting games?

For show notes and all the links:
http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/

Direct download: bsg-92.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 8:17am EDT

Dre and Brian break down the first week of the NBA season and go over some of our favorite tools and sites for looking at NBA data.

Full show notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-sites-you-need

Direct download: bsg-91.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 6:17am EDT

Dre and Brian look at the most interesting NBA teams and stories heading into the 2015-2016 season.

For all the show notes and links:
www.boxscoregeeks.com

Direct download: bsg-90.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 1:41pm EDT

With the 2015-2016 NBA Season is less than a week from starting, Patrick and Brian take a look at some of the final late breaking pre-season stories, including the Tristan Thompson signing and the annual GM survey.

Full show notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-this-is-always-good-for-a-laugh

Direct download: bsg-89.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 2:20pm EDT

We talk another poorly formed "advanced stat", some loopholes in the NBA CBA, why the NFL doesn't get marketing, and why shooting efficiency is hard to get.


Show notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-meaningless-charts

Direct download: bsg-88.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 1:51pm EDT

Dre and Brian have a free-for-all show that's mostly about the recently concluded TwitchCon 2015, Daily Fantasy, and speculation about the direction of sports in online media, but it also includes an exciting tease for upcoming boxscoregeeks.com site upgrades.

Full show notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-filler

Direct download: bsg-86.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 7:49am EDT

As the NBA off-season continues, American billionaires and elected officials continue to misbehave.

Direct download: bsg-85.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 5:50am EDT

The amazing podcast: "That Thing you Like" stops by to discuss one of the greatest movies in cinema history: "The Mighty Ducks." We talk about how good it is, all the "wtf?" moments in it, and draft ideal Ducks fantasy squads.

Show notes: http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-the-mighty-ducks-with-special-guests-that-thing-you-like

Watch us live Mondays at 9:30pm EST at: http://www.twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Direct download: bsg-84.mp3
Category:Pop Culture -- posted at: 2:15pm EDT

Will the upcoming Will Smith movie "Concussion" have an impact on the NFL's popularity, or is football so entrenched in American culture that even Hollywood can't sway opinion?

Show notes:

http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-concussion

Watch us live Mondays at 9:30pm EST at: http://www.twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Direct download: bsg-83.mp3
Category:NFL -- posted at: 8:06am EDT

Dre, Patrick, and Brian explore alternate universe scenarios for NBA history, what if things happened differently for Shaq, Kobe, Sabonis, and Schmidt?

Full show notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-what-if

 

Watch us live Mondays at 9:30pm EST at http://www.twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Direct download: bsg-82.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 4:23am EDT

Patrick and Brian are back to discuss the recent position adjustment on boxscoregeeks.com, why was the change made and why do we even need position adjustments to evaluate player production in the first place?

Full show notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-hey-man-don-t-let-the-door-hit-you-on-the-way-out

 

Watch us live Mondays at 9:30pm EST at http://www.twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Direct download: bsg-81.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:05am EDT

Dre and Brian go over the past week's NBA transactions (much to Dre's chagrin), and also the recently concluded The International 5 and why ESPN has pivoted so quickly on competitive gaming.

Watch us live every Monday at 9:30pm EST at twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Full show notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-we-ignore-the-obvious-at-our-peril/

Direct download: bsg-80.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 8:29am EDT

Dre, Patrick, and Brian are back for more on racism and sexism in pro sports, and the ongoing NBA off-season. Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper, Rhonda Rousey, and more.

Find full show notes at http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-rowdy-racism


Watch us live every Monday at 9:30pm EST at http://www.twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Direct download: bsg-79.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 6:41am EDT

Dre and Brian are back to talk NBA off-season, especially the hapless Kings, and more on racism and rich people.

Full show notes here- http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-offseason-nonsense/

Direct download: bsg-78.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 5:04am EDT

Dre, Patrick, and Brian return for more on the inner workings of NBA stadium construction, Ty Lawson going to Houston, and Lebron James' acting talent!

Full notes here

Watch our live shows 9:30pm EST on Mondays at http://www.twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Direct download: bsg-77.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 4:28am EDT

Professor Jonathan Weiler, Director of Undergraduate Studies of Global Studies at UNC Chapel Hill, joins Dre and Patrick to discuss the Deandre Jordan free agency saga and women's sports.

Full show notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-no-you-couldn-t-hit-serena-william-s-130-mile-an-hour-serve

Watch our show live Monday's at 9:30pm EST at - http://www.twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Direct download: bsg-76.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 9:53pm EDT

Dre, Patrick, and Brian review the flurry of activity that has been NBA free agency week 1.

Blog link: http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-the-spurs-incomplete-experiment

Watch live Mondays at 9:30pm EST at http://www.twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Direct download: bsg-75.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 6:25am EDT

Many NBA fans love following the draft each year, but not Dre Alvarez! Tune in for more draft hate and major sports media ridiculousness.

Read full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-why-the-warriors-and-cavaliers-won-the-draft

Watch live at http://www.twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Direct download: bsg-74.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 5:41am EDT

The Warriors have a title and Iguodala was the "MVP"? The Pistons, Bucks, and Clippers make some savvy offseason trades. And the draft is a myth. Tune in!

Read full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-the-draft-is-stupid-and-there-is-no-easter-bunny

Direct download: bsg-73.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 4:19am EDT

This week we talk the NBA Finals, how absurd LeBron's play has been, if smallball works, and how Bron compares to MJ and Iverson. Tune in!

Full notes available at http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-the-iverson-jordan-hybrid

Direct download: bsg-72.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 4:21am EDT

We talk the #NBAFinals, LeBron James' dominance, and the Warriors missing offense. It's another Boxscore Geeks Show!

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-steph-curry-s-missing-threes

Watch us live Mondays at 9:30pm EST at http://www.twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Direct download: bsg-71.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 2:32am EDT

We recap the Warriors vs. the Rockets. Does the NBA have a problem with how it risks its star players? And LeBron is pretty impressive. It's another Boxscore Geeks Show! Tune in.

Full show notes at boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-bron-s-risky-business

Tune in live Monday's at 9:30pm at twitch.tv/nerdnumbers

Direct download: bsg-70.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 9:00am EDT

The geeks are back to talk the NBA playoffs. The Clippers collapsed, the Bulls got buried, and no, MJ couldn't take LeBron in a game of one on one. Tune in!

Full show notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-the-amazing-josh-smith

Direct download: bsg-69.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 4:36am EDT

This week special guest Justin Halpern joins us to talk the now defunct "Short Corner Podcast", the Cavaliers woes, the Clippers greatness, and even more NBA playoffs! Tune in.

Full show notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-special-guest-justin-halpern

Direct download: bsg-68.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 7:35am EDT

Brian and Dre are back to talk the playoffs, Steph Curry's MVP, and Blake Griffin's assists.


See http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-curry-griffin-and-amazing-seasons for complete notes.

Direct download: bsg-67.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 4:10am EDT

Brian and Patrick talk the playoffs. Particularly how good the Warriors, how unacceptable Olynyk's move was, and how the Wizards used a videogame hack to advance. They also talk the NFL's charitable position and how Stephen A. Smith is a terrible human being.

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-nba-playoffs-and-unacceptable-hacks

Direct download: bsg-66.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 11:23am EDT

The Geeks talk the NBA playoffs. The Warriors are really good. The Spurs might be fading. The East is boring as heck. Tune in!

Full notes here: http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-the-best-team-in-the-playoffs

Direct download: bsg-65.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 6:24am EDT

The Playoffs, the MVPs, preseason bets, and a ton of tangents!

Join Dre, Patrick, and Brian on another #BSGShow

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-the-worst-preseason-bet

Direct download: bsg-64.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 7:08am EDT

We talk Dikembe Mutombo getting his much deserved first ballot, Wisconsin's heartbreaking loss, and rebounding biases.

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-mutombo-and-rebounds

Direct download: bsg-63.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 4:45am EDT

Jonathan Weiler of the ESPN Watch returns to talk the NCAA, paying players to play, and the cognitive dissonance of being a fan.

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-special-guest-jonathan-weiler

Direct download: bsg-62.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 8:23am EDT

The Geeks talk the greatness that was Steve Nash, the prospect that is Nerlens Noel, and who the heck is Carey Scurry?

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-nash-and-noel/

Direct download: bsg-61.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:01am EDT

Special guest Layne Vashro hops on the show to talk about how to model draft prospects for the NBA.

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-special-guest-layne-vashro

Direct download: bsg-60.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 2:56am EDT

Westbrook is a star? DeAndre Jordan is an MVP? Phoenix is done? Find out our thoughts on the Boxscore Geeks show!

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-nailed-it-or-not-mvp-edition

Direct download: bsg-59.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 4:29am EDT

Some brief thoughts on the future of analytics. How do teams build contenders, and do you really need draft picks? Derrick Rose is out again, and what it means for the Bulls. Tune in for another action packed Boxscore Geeks show!

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-testing-your-team

Direct download: bsg-58.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 2:06am EDT

Paul Shirley's back to discuss the NBA trade deadline, the defunct Short Corner Podcast, and more "inside the NBA" stories.


Full notes at http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-paul-shirley-returns

Direct download: bsg-57.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 9:56am EDT

During the All-Star break, we're baffled by a lot of things. Kevin Durant hates the media, Charles Barkley hates analytics, and Melo hates efficiency. Tune in!

See http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-what-the-f for complete show notes.

Direct download: bsg-56.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 4:01am EDT

James Dolan is terrible for the NBA, your backup matters in the NBA, and former players have amnesia.

Full notes at http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-autocorrecting-james-dolan

Direct download: bsg-55.mp3
Category:NBA -- posted at: 9:56am EDT

We talk DeMarcus Cousins' "stardom", the Superbowl, and if the Hawks are for real. See - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-rock-paper-scissors-run - for full notes.

Direct download: bsg-54.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:20am EDT

This week's show is all about that All-Star game!

Checkout http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-all-the-stars for full show notes.

Direct download: bsg-53.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 1:42pm EDT

We talk bad management in the NBA, which means we spend a lot of time talking the Thunder. Also, are the Hawks truly "starless?"

Full notes here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-stealing-your-thunder/edit

Direct download: bsg-52.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:27pm EDT

We talk more about implicit racism, the Jeff Green trade, the Atlanta Hawks, and Patrick gets on his soapbox about the Timberwolves.

See http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-harsh-truths for complete show notes.

Direct download: bsg-51.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:27am EDT

We talk implicit racism, why Jimmy Butler is a Bull actually worthy of the MVP, and who "won" the Dion Waiters trade.

Full notes available here - http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-implicit-biases-and-dion-waiters

Direct download: bsg-50.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 5:18am EDT

We give our thoughts on the Rajon Rondo trade. We get to follow up on Josh Smith's progress in Houston. Finally, Patrick checks in on his NBA bets.

See complete show notes here: http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/articles/the-boxscore-geeks-show-the-jack-eight-of-the-nba

Direct download: bsg-49.mp3
Category:Sports -- posted at: 1:37am EDT

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