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Welcome to The Fifth Factor Podcast hosted by David Lee ( @dlee4three11 ) & Ahmed Jama (@slipthescreen), a show dedicated to providing nuanced & informative NBA draft analysis through a film + data lens. Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three?⁠

  1. 1d ago

    Giannis Traded Himself To The Exact Same Team | 30 Teams, 30 Days

    After half a decade of washed allegations, Pat Riley holding his cards close to his chest paid off in Miami landing the biggest fish to change teams in the offseason in at least a decade....featuring Brady Hawk, Coach Lu, John Jablonka and Cedrick Joseph. Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA. Inside these videos, you’ll get up to speed with every team’s offseason additions and their roster hierarchies, learn whether they’ve addressed their biggest areas of need, ponder over 5 questions that will define their season and then decide whether you agree with my offseason grades and record predictions. For the first time, these videos will be paired with articles over on The Hardwood Collective and a full-length podcast over on The 5th Factor! Full-length Article: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-miami-heat-2027-season-preview-copy Podcast: https://bleav.com/shows/the-fifth-factor/episodes/the-cooper-flagg-era-has-officially-begun-30-teams-30-days/ via @Bleav Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests: Brady: https://x.com/BradyHawk305 Lu: https://x.com/SaucyTakez John : https://x.com/JohnJablonka_ Cedrick: https://x.com/cjosephmia1 Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - Offseason Overview 4:20 - Notable Additions 6:48 - Draft Profile: Ryan Conwell 8:17 - Notable Subtractions 8:41 - Roster Hierarchy 9:40 - Cap Sheet 10:14 - Areas of Need 11:11- 1) What lessons should the Heat take away from the success & failures of Giannis’ time in Milwaukee? 19:40 - 2) How will Spo create passing infrastructure without a traditional primary handler? 22:09 - 3) Who among the Heat’s shooters has the best shot at consistently closing games alongside Giannis and Bam? 23:54 - 4) Are Jovic and Larsson ready to be more meaningful contributors than in years past? 26:57 - 5) What skillset will they miss most from the outgoing pieces in the Giannis trade? Are any of those skills attainable at the deadline or through internal development? 28:22 - Record Prediction 29:40 - Outro Music Creds (in order): https://youtu.be/ysGErZcZRGY?si=w3w64N37MA1UNGKE https://youtu.be/qrPYSV9Kr-Y?si=wp_gSELFkjhLiYCe https://youtu.be/0cp4wioZxmA?si=KQ4c78DLuE9G0nfG https://youtu.be/MMPECb6lM9g?si=GMDlt9kJg94bNOrH https://youtu.be/C61erTEFVak?si=d-CDimjQViggaq7w https://youtu.be/9k68TK9oAv0?si=1-UECA-KOAxTiMKe https://youtu.be/1Zm3s1Vqa74?si=m-tCQ6SqXS9hKm2V https://youtu.be/cgx7k1e5n_s?si=34GgZE3u9bHkY9kX https://youtu.be/RiDbLHYVwO8?si=WwzhMjwxAyn7BJ7- https://youtu.be/tkoG1JVKPAA?si=_NG7kDq4D5Bg0MUn I don't own any of the clips used in this video, and usage of this footage is protected under the Fair Use Policy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Nov 4

    The Cooper Flagg Era Has Officially Begun | 30 Teams, 30 Days

    A new era of Mavs basketball begins firmly centered around Cooper Flagg, with Masai Ujiri's first task to identify the players who will flank their young cornerstone as he blossoms....featuring Ron Harrod, Lauren Gunn & Rich Stayman. Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA. Inside these videos, you’ll get up to speed with every team’s offseason additions and their roster hierarchies, learn whether they’ve addressed their biggest areas of need, ponder over 5 questions that will define their season and then decide whether you agree with my offseason grades and record predictions. For the first time, these videos will be paired with articles over on The Hardwood Collective and a full-length podcast over on The 5th Factor! Full-length Article: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-dallas-mavericks-2027-season-preview Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/-BWuwZ5-474 Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests: Ron: https://x.com/RonKnowsSports Lauren: https://x.com/_LaurenGunn Rich : https://x.com/RichStayman Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Nov 2

    The BEST 2027 NBA Draft Prospects on the T25 NCAA Teams, Part 2 (#11 – #25): w/ Nile & Avi

    Episode 34 welcomes Avi (100guaranteed) & Nile (@NileHoops) to the show for an all-encompassing roundtable on our favorite prospects on the top 11 through top 25 teams by KenPom’s preseason rankings. Tap in to hear about DaMarion Dennis & Braden Huff's underrated 2027 NBA draft potential, what the panel wants to see from Tyler Tanner in his junior year, Jordan Smith Jr's projected offensive role distribution, the general hodgepodge of talent at Louisville, plus Izan Almansa's case to approximate his FIBA production Watch (or listen!) on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7aOhuEC6RX675ahMTc-doA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-factor/id1865768474 All Other Platforms: https://tr.ee/3Z0O0_k1xV Check out David’s NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Check out our editorial site: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow Nile! Twitter: https://x.com/NileHoops Follow Avi! Twitter: https://x.com/100guaranteed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Oct 29

    The Houston Rockets Are Rising To The Occasion | 30 Teams, 30 Days

    Houston has unwavering faith in Fred properly placing KD in a role that minimizes his Achilles heel, while banking on their generational offensive rebounding advantage and cornucopia of athletic, young defenders to punch through the first round of the playoffs and hopefully, beyond. ...featuring Bradeaux, Will & D’andre Williams. Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA. Inside these videos, you’ll get up to speed with every team’s offseason additions and their roster hierarchies, learn whether they’ve addressed their biggest areas of need, ponder over 5 questions that will define their season and then decide whether you agree with my offseason grades and record predictions. For the first time, these videos will be paired with articles over on The Hardwood Collective and a full-length podcast over on The 5th Factor! Full-length Article: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-houston-rockets-2027-season-preview Youtube: https://youtu.be/z0_0nEVEnoE Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests: D'andre: https://x.com/willlumz Will: https://x.com/BiasedHouston Bradeaux : https://x.com/BradeauxNBA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  5. Oct 28

    The BEST 2027 NBA Draft Prospects on the T25 NCAA Teams, Part 1 (#1 - #10): w/ Nile & Avi

    Episode 32 welcomes Avi (100guaranteed) & Nile (@NileHoops) to the show for an all-encompassing roundtable on our favorite prospects on the top 10 teams by KenPom's preseason rankings. Tap in to hear about Cameron Holmes & Boogie Fland's underrated 2027 NBA draft potential, Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje's projected role at Duke and how that could either derail or enable outlier development, Tyran Stokes' uniqueness among Bill Self's wings, the tantalizing defensive tandem of Egor Amosov and Najai Hines, plus Nile debuts a brand new scouting buzzword, "Arizaification" Watch (or listen!) on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7aOhuEC6RX675ahMTc-doA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-factor/id1865768474 All Other Platforms: https://tr.ee/3Z0O0_k1xV Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Check out our editorial site: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow Nile! Twitter: https://x.com/NileHoops Follow Avi! Twitter: https://x.com/100guaranteed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  6. Oct 20

    The Washington Wizards Are Trying To Speed Run Their Rebuild | 30 Teams, 30 Days

    Washington is hedging a massive bet on Trae Young's ability to boost the productivity of their prospects to accelerate their development and instill a competitive backbone. Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  7. Oct 18

    Have The Cavs Finally Found Their 5th Starter In Peyton Watson? | 30 Teams, 30 Days

    The Cavs pledged their undying faith in their franchise player once more, extending an individual whose playstyle directly conflicts with Evan Mobley...featuring Mack Perry, Tony Pesta and Precision80. Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA. Inside these videos, you’ll get up to speed with every team’s offseason additions and their roster hierarchies, learn whether they’ve addressed their biggest areas of need, ponder over 5 questions that will define their season and then decide whether you agree with my offseason grades and record predictions. For the first time, these videos will be paired with articles over on The Hardwood Collective and a full-length podcast over on The 5th Factor! Full-length Article: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-cleveland-cavaliers-2027-season-preview-copy Youtube: https://youtu.be/z0_0nEVEnoE Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests: Tony: https://x.com/Tony_Pesta Mack: https://x.com/DevaronPerry @Precision80 : https://x.com/precision80 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  8. Oct 16

    Keaton Wagler & The Clippers Are Rebuilding on Maximum Difficulty | 30 Teams, 30 Days

    Why I still have some intrigue in the Clippers even after everything has burned to the ground, featuring Law Murray from The Athletic. Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA. Inside these videos, you’ll get up to speed with every team’s offseason additions and their roster hierarchies, learn whether they’ve addressed their biggest areas of need, ponder over 5 questions that will define their season and then decide whether you agree with my offseason grades and record predictions. For the first time, these videos will be paired with articles over on The Hardwood Collective and a full-length podcast over on The 5th Factor! Full-length Article: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-los-angeles-clippers-2027-season-preview-copy Podcast Ep: https://bleav.com/shows/the-fifth-factor/ via @Bleav Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests: Law: https://x.com/LawMurrayTheNU Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome to The Fifth Factor Podcast hosted by David Lee ( @dlee4three11 ) & Ahmed Jama (@slipthescreen), a show dedicated to providing nuanced & informative NBA draft analysis through a film + data lens. Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three?⁠

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  • Creator
    The Fifth Factor
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Fifth Factor
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