06 Sept 2025
1h 12m

21st century peaks Ep 7 | The perfect “quarterback?” & the 7-foot unicorn

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Thinking Basketball

In this episode of the Thinking Basketball podcast, Ben and Cody recap the best offensive players discussed so far in their series, highlighting Luka Doncic and James Harden. They then delve into an analysis of Steve Nash's offensive prowess, his impact on team offenses, and his underrated defensive contributions, contextualizing his strengths and weaknesses within his era. The conversation shifts to Dirk Nowitzki, dissecting his unique offensive skill set, his impact on team spacing, and the challenges of building a team around his particular style of play, ultimately ranking Nash and Nowitzki in their series of best offensive peaks of the 21st century.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Nash's Game

Part 2: Dirk Nowitzki's Strengths and Weaknesses

Part 3: Comparison and Ranking

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