Hot Hand Theory
Hot Hand Theory is all about analyzing the NBA from unique angles.
In each episode, hosts XJ and Geoff bring you NBA discussions you won't hear anywhere else, as they share thought-provoking ideas that challenge conventional basketball wisdom.
Through concrete data analysis and philosophical thought experiments (e.g., would you rather have Julius Randle or a clone of Jalen Brunson?), Hot Hand Theory pushes beyond surface sports narratives and invites the NBA community to consider new ways to view the game.
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How big is the gap between the Knicks and the rest of the East?
4 days ago | [YT] | 18
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Best player of these 2021 draftees right now:
1 week ago | [YT] | 18
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What is Ace Bailey's most likely outcome for the Jazz? Tell us what you think!
In our recent video essay (link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKLjU...) we identified Ace as a wild card in Utah's team-building strategy. With Darryn Peterson, Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen, and Jaren Jackson Jr already having defined roles, Ace's direction is more of an unknown.
But he's also just 20 years old and should have plenty of time to grow as an NBA player. What does Will Hardy want him to be on this Utah Jazz team?
1 week ago | [YT] | 9
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Who will be the Jazz's best player 3 years from now?
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 12
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Amen Thompson is already a fringe All-Star level player, but what is his ceiling so long as defenses can ignore him on the perimeter the way they do?
Can he be All-NBA? Let us know how great you think Amen Thompson can be!
Link: https://youtu.be/BAkywtrkFG4?is=ADl8C...
We recently dove into Amen Thompson’s importance to the Houston Rockets and his one major weakness opponents looked to exploit last season.
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 5
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*Celtics Fans* Did Boston do the right thing in trading Jaylen Brown OR should they actually have traded Jayson Tatum instead? (No fence sitting!)
In our latest video essay we make the case that the Celtics strategic plan makes them more dangerous with Mitch and Paul George instead of Jaylen Brown:
https://youtu.be/xJyOUUoRDew?si=U8hAm...
Don't believe it? Watch and tell us your opinion đź‘€
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 16
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What is the Celtics' biggest offseason improvement?
In our most recent video essay (link: https://youtu.be/xJyOUUoRDew?si=y9J2j..., we theorized that despite losing a great player in Jaylen Brown, the Celtics actually improved this offseason because their roster is more aligned and synergistic.
What do NBA fans think? Let us know!
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 13
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Which Timberwolves player will benefit most from the addition of LaMelo Ball?
Our latest deep dive video essay explains the absurd upside of the LaMelo Ball / Anthony Edwards pairing in a way you won't hear anywhere else → https://youtu.be/wivFWBK5xe4?si=RX7nL...
But could LaMelo's elite passing skill help another Wolves player even more?
Let us know what you think!
1 month ago | [YT] | 17
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In our most recent video essay (link: https://youtu.be/E_3Ixvp_ynI?is=GzmLC...) we analyzed why the Lakers offseason acquisitions fit perfectly with Luka Doncic’s skillset.
With that in mind, who do you project to be the Lakers’ most impactful offseason acquisition??
1 month ago | [YT] | 27
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Who has been the most impressive lottery pick in Summer League so far?
Did we forget someone? Tell us who you think and why!
2 months ago | [YT] | 9
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