Hot Hand Theory

Hot Hand Theory is all about analyzing the NBA from unique angles through a data-focused lens.

In each episode, hosts Xavier (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 amusing thought experiments (e.g., would you rather have Julius Randle or a clone of Jalen Brunson?), Hot Hand Theory aims to push beyond surface sports narratives and invite the NBA community to consider new ways to view the game 😤

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The Knicks' Problem Isn't Towns (It's This) | HHT 69

The Knicks' Problem Isn't Towns (It's This) | HHT 69
The Toronto Raptors are TORMENTING the NBA (7 Straight!!) | HHT 68

The Toronto Raptors are TORMENTING the NBA (7 Straight!!) | HHT 68
Why Is Nobody Talking About the Phoenix Suns?? | HHT 67

Why Is Nobody Talking About the Phoenix Suns?? | HHT 67
The Orlando Magic Are Showing Their Power Level | HHT 66

The Orlando Magic Are Showing Their Power Level | HHT 66
The Detroit Pistons Are Hacking The NBA (12 Straight!!!) | HHT 65

The Detroit Pistons Are Hacking The NBA (12 Straight!!!) | HHT 65
The Knicks Just Showed Their Terrifying Potential | HHT 64

The Knicks Just Showed Their Terrifying Potential | HHT 64
The Brunson—Towns Paradox That's Holding The Knicks Back

The Brunson—Towns Paradox That's Holding The Knicks Back
De'Aaron Fox WON'T Work in San Antonio (Without THIS) | HHT 63

De'Aaron Fox WON'T Work in San Antonio (Without THIS) | HHT 63
Mike Brown Is Making The Knicks Title Threats | HHT 62

Mike Brown Is Making The Knicks Title Threats | HHT 62
What NOBODY Is Telling You About The Desmond Bane Trade | HHT 61

What NOBODY Is Telling You About The Desmond Bane Trade | HHT 61
THIS Is Why The Knicks Fired Thibs | HHT 60

THIS Is Why The Knicks Fired Thibs | HHT 60
The REAL Reason The Knicks Fired Thibs [Video Essay]

The REAL Reason The Knicks Fired Thibs [Video Essay]
Why Knicks vs Pacers Is Going To Be A Classic [Video Essay]

Why Knicks vs Pacers Is Going To Be A Classic [Video Essay]
Game 3 Is the Knicks’ Shot to Take the East—Here’s Why | HHT 59

Game 3 Is the Knicks’ Shot to Take the East—Here’s Why | HHT 59
Why Cavs vs Pacers Will Decide the Entire East | HHT 58

Why Cavs vs Pacers Will Decide the Entire East | HHT 58
Why Thibs’ Stubbornness Could Doom the Knicks | HHT 57

Why Thibs’ Stubbornness Could Doom the Knicks | HHT 57
The Knicks Can’t Win Playing Like This | HHT 56

The Knicks Can’t Win Playing Like This | HHT 56
Why The Media’s Sleeping On The Knicks (Casual Friday Reunion!) | HHT 55

Why The Media’s Sleeping On The Knicks (Casual Friday Reunion!) | HHT 55
What Nobody Is Telling You About the Knicks-Pistons Series | HHT 54

What Nobody Is Telling You About the Knicks-Pistons Series | HHT 54
The Rockets’ Secret Weapon the Warriors Can’t Stop [Video Essay]

The Rockets’ Secret Weapon the Warriors Can’t Stop [Video Essay]
The Wings That Were Promised | HHT 53

The Wings That Were Promised | HHT 53
Nobody Wants to See THIS Kawhi in the Playoffs | HHT 52

Nobody Wants to See THIS Kawhi in the Playoffs | HHT 52
The Rockets Just Sent A BIG Message To The West | HHT 51

The Rockets Just Sent A BIG Message To The West | HHT 51
Mikal Bridges Is FINALLY Breaking Out—Here’s What It Means | HHT 50

Mikal Bridges Is FINALLY Breaking Out—Here’s What It Means | HHT 50
Jalen Brunson Is Hurt… But the Knicks WILL Be Fine. Here’s Why. | HHM 7

Jalen Brunson Is Hurt… But the Knicks WILL Be Fine. Here’s Why. | HHM 7
Luka & LeBron Are EVEN BETTER Than We Thought – Here’s Why | HHT 49

Luka & LeBron Are EVEN BETTER Than We Thought – Here’s Why | HHT 49
The Knicks’ Offense Is Stuck – Here’s How They Can Unlock It | HHT 49

The Knicks’ Offense Is Stuck – Here’s How They Can Unlock It | HHT 49
How JJ Redick Is Outsmarting the NBA [Video Essay]

How JJ Redick Is Outsmarting the NBA [Video Essay]
THIS Is How The Knicks Can Beat Elite Teams | HHT 48

THIS Is How The Knicks Can Beat Elite Teams | HHT 48
Bleacher Report's Molly Morrison Ranks The Best NBA Storylines | HHT 47

Bleacher Report's Molly Morrison Ranks The Best NBA Storylines | HHT 47