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Shot Clock Pod Episode: NBA Random Thoughts on the Celtics, Trades, and Player Injuries
Full article here: https://thepeachbasket.net/nba-week-15-13-rules/

Jose Salviati, editor at thePeachBasket.net, and Steve Purciello, a veteran high school basketball coach, discuss key NBA topics in this episode of the Shot Clock Pod. They delve into the struggles of the Boston Celtics, attributing it to player fatigue and a lack of luck compared to their last season's success. They also speculate on potential trades involving De'Aaron Fox and the strengths of players like Stefan Castle and Amen Thompson. The conversation touches on the increasing trend of NBA players missing games due to injuries, comparing data across decades and speculating on reasons such as the influence of agents and earlier wear and tear from youth basketball. The episode invites listeners to explore Steve's '13 Rules Random NBA Thoughts' article for more insights.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:53 Boston Celtics' Struggles Analyzed
06:10 De'Aaron Fox Trade Speculations
08:38 Amin Thompson's Rising Star
11:09 NBA Players Missing Games: A Deep Dive
17:59 Conclusion and Farewell