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Tom Zayas and Cranjis McBasketball dive deep into the data and analytics to provide detailed and contextualized analysis of the Los Angeles Lakers, and sometimes the broader NBA.

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    • Oct 20, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 250 EPISODES

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    The Taking Charge with Cranjis McBasketball podcast is an absolute must-listen for any basketball fan, whether you're a Lakers diehard or just interested in advanced analytics. Cranjis and Tom deliver insightful analysis that combines practical understanding of the game with in-depth statistical analysis. They present the data they discuss in a way that is accessible to all listeners, regardless of their level of basketball knowledge. I have learned something new every time I've listened to this podcast, and I couldn't recommend it more.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how Cranjis and Tom assign appropriate context to the statistics they discuss. They go beyond just presenting numbers and provide practical understanding of how these stats impact the game on a deeper level. This makes their analysis incredibly valuable for fans who want to gain a better understanding of basketball from an analytical standpoint.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is the guests they bring on. When they have guests, not only do they provide excellent information about the Lakers, but they also delve into other teams and players as well. This makes it an engaging listen for any true fan of the game.

    However, one potential drawback could be the overwhelming amount of numbers per minute discussed in this podcast. For some listeners who are not comfortable with advanced analytics, it may be challenging to keep up and fully grasp all the information being presented. However, even for those who may struggle with this aspect, there are still many valuable insights and takeaways from each episode.

    In conclusion, The Taking Charge with Cranjis McBasketball podcast is a standout among basketball podcasts due to its combination of practical understanding and advanced analytics. Whether you're a Lakers fan or simply looking to expand your knowledge of the game, this podcast delivers informative content that will leave you wanting more. With great hosts who are knowledgeable and entertaining, along with valuable insights from guests, this podcast should be at the top of any basketball fan's must-listen list.



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    Eastern Conference Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 33:00


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    Western Conference Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 34:02


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    Which Metrics Should You Trust?

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    Taylor Wyman goes through Basketball Index's key metrics explaining what they do. You need to understand how something works before you can make an informed decision on trusting it

    Trade Reaction! KAT for Randle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 19:36


    Taylor Wyman reacts to the blockbuster trade between the Knicks and Timberwolves. He loves the talent upgrade for the Knicks but not the change to their financial situation

    Impact vs Talent

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 21:50


    Taylor Wyman explains the difference between impact vs talent. Impact is the ability to affect the game while on the court. Talent is the theoretical value a player has. Balancing the two can be tricky

    Ranking the Last 10 Championship Runs By Difficulty

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 24:20


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    Ranking The Top 15 Two Way Impact Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 39:10


    Taylor Wyman ranks the top 15 two-way impact players in the league right now. He looks at players who are clear positives on both offense and defense.

    Perimeter Isolation Defense & Defensive Playmaking Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 26:14


    Taylor Wyman unveils Basketball Index's Perimeter Defense and Defensive Playmaking for 2024. He explains how they work and who the top players in the league are

    Players I Underrated

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 38:40


    Taylor Wyman talks about the players he misevaluated. He explains what his concerns were with these players and how they improved and exceeded his expectations

    Olympic Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 22:42


    Taylor goes through the Olympic roster highlighting what each player brought to the table on their gold medal run

    Does Positionless Basketball Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 23:41


    Taylor evaluates if positionless basketball even works. He looks at the rosters of the last 10 teams to play in the finals to determine if the trend has led to success.

    The Top 10 Free Agent Values + A Caitlin Clark Rant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 27:36


    Taylor gives his top 10 contract values of the off-season and rants about Caitlin Clark

    Recapping Every Off-season Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 33:40


    Taylor Wyman goes through every off-season trade picking winners and losers. He Starts with the Caruso/Giddey trade and finishes with the DeRozan trade

    Free Agency Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 45:34


    Taylor covers all 42 free agent signings that have happened this offseason. He talks about player fit, player skill set, and contract value

    The top 10 Playoff Scorers + The Caruso Trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 31:20


    Taylor Wyman ranks the top 10 scorers in the postseason by looking at volume and efficiency. Then he talks about the impact of Alex Caruso heading the OKC and Giddey going to Chicago.

    ALL-NBA Teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 25:12


    Taylor Wyman compares the NBA's ALL-NBA teams and the BBI ALL-NBA teams.

    Ranking The 10 Best Scorers In The Conference Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2024 21:22


    Taylor Wyman ranks the top 10 best scorers in the Conference Finals by scoring volume and efficiency relative to the series they played in.

    2nd Round Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 32:14


    Taylor recaps each of the four series from the second round. He looks at each player's points/75 and relative shooting efficiency compared to the series they played in

    Round 2 Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 17:15


    Taylor Wyman touches on each series in the second round

    The Top 10 Scorers In The First Round

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 28:43


    Taylor ranks the top 10 scorers with the help of his modern playoff scoring run app. Link to the app: https://shorturl.at/fsAL3

    10 Lessons Learned From The First Round

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 24:02


    Taylor discusses the 10 things he learned watching the first round of the playoffs

    Lakers & Suns Eulogy + More First Round Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 27:40


    Taylor Wyman explains what went wrong for the Lakers and Suns and gets you up to speed on the rest of the playoff series

    Initial First Round Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 14:45


    Taylor reacts to how the first round is unfolding

    Playoff Predictions (Round 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 17:37


    Taylor gives his picks for every matchup in the first round

    The 2024 Season In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 22:02


    Taylor goes over the top storylines from each team this season

    Who Has The Greatest Modern Scoring Playoff Run?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2024 28:35


    Taylor Wyman had Filippos Polyzos on to explain their new app, "Modern Playoff Scoring Runs". It lets you compare the greatest scoring runs since 2000 adjusting for scoring environment The app: https://filippos-pol.shinyapps.io/modern-playoff-scoring-runs/

    DPOY & ROY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 18:28


    Taylor Wyman uses analytics to determine the DPOY and ROY the year races

    Making The Case For Each MVP Candidate

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 16:06


    Taylor Wyman presents the best case for each MVP candidate using the latest analytics

    We Need To Kill FG%

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 23:42


    Taylor makes his case for why FG% is the most useless stat in basketball. Then he ranks the importance of every box score stat

    The Top 10 Scorers This Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 21:56


    Taylor Wyman uses Adjusted Big Time Scoring to find the top 10 scorers this season Use the app for free! https://filippos-pol.shinyapps.io/adjusted-big-time-scoring/

    The Top 5 Duo's This season In LEBRON WAR

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 16:39


    Taylor uses LEBRON WAR to figure out the top 5 best duo's this season

    The Secret To The Magic's Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 22:54


    Taylor digs into the Magic's data and finds two key data points that point to the team's success this season.

    5 Role Players That Broke Out This Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 16:29


    Taylor talks about Keon Ellis, Payton Pritchard, Vince Willaims Jr, Sam Merrill, and Dean Wade breakout seasons as role players

    How Good Is Jalen Williams Right Now?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2024 30:04


    Taylor uses the box score, analytics, and tape study to determine how good Jalen Williams is right now

    Mid-Season Player Rankings - Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 31:10


    Taylor continues to rank the top players in the league. In this ep he covers his B tier of players Read the full article here: https://www.bball-index.com/taylor-wymans-2024-mid-season-player-rankings/

    Mid-Season Player Rankings - Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 41:32


    Taylor goes through his A- and B+ tier of players Link to the full article: https://www.bball-index.com/taylor-wymans-2024-mid-season-player-rankings/

    Can Anyone Stop The Nuggets?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 21:17


    Taylor talks through what makes the Nuggets offense so hard to stop. He explains how their shooting, passing, and connection are often overwhelming and how Aaron Gordon is a key piece to their success.

    The Best Passers This Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 26:53


    Taylor looks at the best passers in 5 stats this season, volume, quality, efficiency, versatility, and gravity

    Mid-Season Player Rankings - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2024 37:10


    Taylor covers players ranked in his A tier (6-17) in his mid-season rankings See the entire list here: https://www.bball-index.com/taylor-wymans-2024-mid-season-player-rankings/

    February Power Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 28:10


    Taylor uses advanced luck adjusted net rating to create his February power rankings

    Trade Deadline Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 26:44


    Taylor goes through each trade made at the deadline rapid fire style

    Mid-Season Player Rankings - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 27:56


    Taylor explains his criteria for his mid-season rankings and discusses players in his A+ tier

    All-Star Snubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 30:22


    Taylor rants about the All-Star reserve choices

    Charting The Lakers Half Court Offense

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 50:18


    Taylor talks with Tim about how he's charted every Lakers half court offensive possession this season. Tim explains the value of running organized sets versus freelance offense.

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