In this episode of The Ringer NBA Show, J. Kyle Mann interviews Ben Taylor of Thinking Basketball to discuss the evolution of basketball, focusing on offensive and defensive strategies. They delve into Taylor's series on the top players of the 21st century, highlighting the importance of team-level impacts beyond individual stats, using examples like Jason Kidd and James Harden. The conversation explores the shift in offensive and defensive dominance over time, the influence of players like Kobe Bryant, and potential future trends in basketball strategy, including the use of .5 players and disguised defensive coverages.
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