Ben Guest is back to discuss his podcast series on Mindful Coaching as well as some good takes on Rick Carlisle and Ben Simmons. Good news this is part 1 of 2! Ben will return next week to talk Scottie Pippen versus Michael Jordan!

We talk:

Steph Curry breaking the all-time three-point record, and why that won't stand for too long.

A lot about the Warriors' offense and how good Draymond Green is.

Issues with Rick Carlisle, coaching, the Mavericks, and "Analytic Success" stories in the NBA.

A brief farewell to the Nuggets title window.

A lot about how great Magnus Carlsen is and how bad the World Chess Championship structure is.

Shoutouts:

Check out "Old Smith/New Smith" on the Gamefully Unemployed Network - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-smith-new-smith-mallrats-yoga-hosers-part-01/id1345692836?i=1000544656042.

Check out Ben Guest's Newsletter, particularly his recent podcasts on mindful coaching. https://benbo.substack.com/