Game Theory

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24 Under 24 In ‘24! (Part 3): What NBA players are we betting on long-term to become all-stars? Aug 26, 2024

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In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon continue their break down the top 24 players in the NBA that are 24 years old or younger. The rules: You have to be 24 years old as of December 31, 2024 to be eligible. The criteria: What player would you bet on long-term to have the best overall career? That means current career to this point counts, but we're also projecting out into the future, too. And given that these players are all still quite young, the future matters more. Hungryroot is offering Game Theory listeners 40% OFF your first delivery and FREE veggies for life when you go to https://Hungryroot.com/GAMETHEORY Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS: TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV INSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenie TIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenie Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show. CHAPTERS: 6:05 No. 9 Jalen Williams 22:10 No. 8 Tyrese Maxey 30:26 No. 7 Tyrese Haliburton 44:52 No. 6 Brandon Miller 1:00:13 No. 5 Paolo Banchero 1:12:46 No. 4 Chet Holmgren 1:21:35 No. 3 Zion Williamson 1:31:00 No. 2 Anthony Edwards 1:45:00 No. 1 Victor Wembanyama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Under 24 In ‘24! (Part 2): What NBA players are we betting on long-term to become all-stars? Aug 23, 2024

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In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon continue their break down the top 24 players in the NBA that are 24 years old or younger. The rules: You have to be 24 years old as of December 31, 2024 to be eligible. The criteria: What player would you bet on long-term to have the best overall career? That means current career to this point counts, but we're also projecting out into the future, too. And given that these players are all still quite young, the future matters more. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS: TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV INSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenie TIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenie Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show. CHAPTERS: 3:30 Nassir Little Waive/Stretch and why it makes sense for Phoenix 11:50 Guerschon Yabusele to 76ers 18:30 Brief Criteria recap for 24 under 24 in '24 List 22:15 No. 18 Darius Garland 32:30 No. 17 Scoot Henderson 48:22 No. 16 Amen Thompson 1:01:00 No. 15 Evan Mobley 1:11:59 No. 14 Alperen Sengun 1:27:15 No. 13 LaMelo Ball 1:37:15 No. 12 Franz Wagner 1:44:04 No. 11 Cade Cunningham 1:54:37 No. 10 Scottie Barnes 2:07:40 Trivia Time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Under 24 In ‘24! (Part 1): What NBA players are we betting on long-term to become all-stars? Aug 19, 2024

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In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are here to break down the top 24 players in the NBA that are 24 years old or younger. The rules: You have to be 24 years old as of December 31, 2024 to be eligible. The criteria: What player would you bet on long-term to have the best overall career? That means current career to this point counts, but we're also projecting out into the future, too. And given that these players are all still quite young, the future matters more. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW GAME THEORY ON SOCIALS: TWITTER - @GameTheorySamV INSTAGRAM - @gametheorysamvecenie TIKTOK - @gametheorysamvecenie Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show. CHAPTERS: 3:05 Our criteria (age, overall rules and sentiments) for ranking the Top 24 players 24 and under 15:00 Honorable Mentions List 54:33 No. 24 Reed Sheppard 1:03:19 No. 23 Jonathan Kuminga 1:12:55 No. 22 Dereck Lively II 1:20:43 No. 21 Jalen Johnson 1:28:27 No. 20 Keegan Murray 1:36:35 No. 19 Jalen Suggs 1:43:10 Trivia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Offseason: Lakers, Warriors & more teams with moves still to make! Aug 16, 2024

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In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open with their collective thoughts on the blockbuster movie "Twisters" (2:04) before jumping into the different NBA teams that clearly still have roster moves to be made this offseason. Specifically: the Pelicans (16:38), the Warriors (34:04), the Trail Blazers (59:37), the Bulls (1:16:25), the Lakers (1:31:25) and many more! Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals. Not an energy drink person? TOAK (Tea Of A Kind) has a variety of other offerings, including tea, yerba mate, and more flavors launching soon! Check out all TOAK products at https://drinkteaofakind.com and use code GAMETHEORY for 30% off your first order. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW SAM ON X - @Sam_Vecenie FOLLOW BRYCE ON X - @MotorCityHoops Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

USA Wins Gold & Paris Olympics Takeaways Aug 12, 2024

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In this edition of Game Theory, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon open with their reactions to the USA Men's Basketball Semifinal & Final games in the Paris Olympics, which featured an unforgettable moment from Steph Curry in the final moments to clinch the gold medal (2:11). They also discuss Kevin Durant's Olympic legacy (22:04), Jrue Holiday's case for the Hall of Fame (38:35), the Jayson Tatum "controversy" (52:41), the potential roster candidates for 2028 in LA (1:10:05), what's next for team France (1:43:38) and much more! Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals. Not an energy drink person? TOAK (Tea Of A Kind) has a variety of other offerings, including tea, yerba mate, and more flavors launching soon! Check out all TOAK products at https://drinkteaofakind.com and use code GAMETHEORY for 30% off your first order. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! FOLLOW SAM ON X - @Sam_Vecenie FOLLOW BRYCE ON X - @MotorCityHoops Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauri Markkanen Extends Contract in Utah; Where do the Jazz and the rest of the league go from here? Aug 08, 2024

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In this edition of Game Theory, Sam V & Bryce open with the news that Lauri Markkanen has signed an extension for the next five years in Utah (3:30). Where do the Jazz go from here? Is this a good deal? What does this mean for the rest of the league? (59:00) Then, they talk a bit about the Olympics' quarterfinal action (1:20:00) & much more! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THIS EPISODE ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopod Hungryroot is offering Game Theory listeners 40% OFF your first delivery and FREE veggies for life when you go to https://Hungryroot.com/GAMETHEORY FOLLOW SAM ON X - @Sam_Vecenie FOLLOW BRYCE ON X - @MotorCityHoops Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Westbrook To Denver, Jarrett Allen Extends, Nolan Traore Breakdown & more NBA News! Aug 05, 2024

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Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to discuss the latest NBA news, Nolan Traore of France and much more! Hungryroot is offering Game Theory listeners 40% OFF your first delivery and FREE veggies for life when you go to https://Hungryroot.com/GAMETHEORY Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopod Help Alienware make a difference and shop now at https://Alienware.com/deals. Purchase any PC or monitor between 7/15/24 and 9/11/24 and Dell will donate $1.75 for each eligible product within your purchase to Computer Aid, capped at $1.2 million total. For details and restrictions go to https://Alienware.com/deals. RUNDOWN: Jarrett Allen Extension Tyus Jones to PHX Russ to DEN Luke Kennard to MEM Precious to NYK Nolan Traore breakdown Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Summer League Vets: Which non-rookies impressed most? Jul 26, 2024

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Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to break down the veterans in Las Vegas at the 2024 NBA Summer League in what will be the first of a multi-episode breakdown of how young players looked across summer league this year. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopod Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Summer League Rookie Breakdown! Reed, Bronny, Sarr, & Suprises Jul 22, 2024

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Bryce Simon joins Sam Vecenie to break down to rookies in Las Vegas at the 2024 NBA Summer League in what will be the first of a multi-episode breakdown of how young players looked across summer league this year. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get $5 OFF your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code GAMETHEORY at https://shopmando.com #mandopod Arena Club has created a new way to grade, collect, sell, and trade cards, by converting the physical to digital. Get 10% OFF your first purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/gametheory Not an energy drink person? TOAK has a variety of other offerings, including tea, yerba mate, and more flavors launching soon! Check out all TOAK products at https://drinkteaofakind.com and use code GAMETHEORY for 30% off your first order. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBA Summer League First Impressions, Offseason Updates Jul 16, 2024

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The NBA Summer League has started and what have we learned so far? Arena Club has created a new way to grade, collect, sell, and trade cards, by converting the physical to digital. Get 10% OFF your first purchase by going to https://ArenaClub.com/gametheory Not an energy drink person? TOAK has a variety of other offerings, including tea, yerba mate, and more flavors launching soon! Check out all TOAK products at https://drinkteaofakind.com and use code GAMETHEORY for 30% off your first order. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie has you covered in this show. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 3:30 Jalen Brunson takes discount to re-sign with Knicks 22:40 KJ Martin, Saddiq Bey, Jack McVeigh signings 32:35 Brandon Ingram Potential Trade Thoughts 50:00 Lauri Markkanen Potential Trade Thoughts; GSW make sense? 1:07:10 Summer League Thoughts 1:14:10 Reed Sheppard is the main summer league takeaway 1:19:20 Other Summer League thoughts! 1:32:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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