Achilles Last Stand
Summary
Hosts Tom Haberstroh, Amin Al-Hasson, and Anthony Mays discuss Terry Rozier’s gambling defense, which hinges on his nickname "Chum" appearing in incriminating texts. They analyze Kevin Durant’s social media feud with Klay Thompson regarding LeBron James joining the 76ers. The episode features Dr. Nirav Pandya, who explains his study linking sudden spikes in playing minutes to increased Achilles tear risks in the NBA.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Carvana and Pays Checkout
Terry Rozier betting scandal and insider trading
NBA news: 76ers, Warriors drama, and wedding guest list
Intro to Achilles tear study with Dr. Nirav Pandya
Minutes spikes and load management risks
Step-backs, game mechanics, and NBA data disputes
Recovery, Clay Thompson, and future research implications
Outro and sponsor ads
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