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The Fifth Factor

The Fifth Factor

A Basketball and Sports podcast

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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?⁠

Newest episodes

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

1 hr 39 min

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...

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

1 hr 16 min

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.

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

2 hr 38 min

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.

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

1 hr 39 min

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...

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

1 hr 16 min

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.

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

2 hr 38 min

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.

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

1 hr 4 min

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.

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

3 hr 1 min

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.

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

1 hr 20 min

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.

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

1 hr 23 min

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.

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

35 min

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.

The Brand New Chicago Bulls Have Kenny Beecham Smiling Through It All | 30 Teams, 30 Days

1 hr 20 min

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! Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/LRFmICxDA_U Full-length Article:https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-chicago-bulls-2027-season-preview-copy-copy  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests: Kenny: https://x.com/KOT4Q Will: https://x.com/WillGottlieb Ricky: https://x.com/SBN_Ricky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lamelo Ball & Anthony Edwards Ain't Playing Fair This Year | 30 Teams, 30 Days

1 hr 45 min

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! Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/qq_jIm6aU4E Full-length Article: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-minnesota-timberwolves-2027-season-preview Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests: Finn: https://x.com/FinnDraft Dane: https://x.com/DaneMooreNBA Jonah: https://x.com/Huncho_Jman Phil: https://x.com/philfanacc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pistons Still Have A Jalen Duren Problem | 30 Teams, 30 Days

53 min

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 video breakdown over my Youtube! Youtube Video: https://tr.ee/koJvTtEsVy Full-length Article: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-detroit-pistons-2027-season-preview Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests (in order of appearance): Kofie: https://x.com/Kofie Ku: https://x.com/KuKhahil Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Memphis Grizzlies Are Destined To Be The Best Young Core In The NBA | 30 Teams, 30 Days

1 hr 8 min

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 video breakdown over my Youtube! Youtube Video: https://tr.ee/koJvTtEsVy Full-length Article: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-memphis-grizzlies-2027-season-previe Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests (in order of appearance): Guests: Parker Fleming: https://x.com/PAKA_FLOCKA Adam Pike: https://x.com/GrizzliesFilm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Nuggets Are Playing A Dangerous Game | 30 Teams, 30 Days

1 hr 23 min

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 video breakdown over my Youtube! Youtube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=JELELr8kH4E&feature=youtu.be Full-length Article: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-philadelphia-76ers-2027-season-preview Podcast: https://bleav.com/shows/the-fifth-factor/?p=47 via @BleavNetwork Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests (in order of appearance): Swipa: https://x.com/SwipaCam Ryan Blackburn: https://x.com/NBABlackburn JoestarJokic: https://x.com/JoestarJokic Harrison Wind: https://x.com/HarrisonWind Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bucks Are Looking for a New Heir To The Throne | 30 Teams, 30 Days

1 hr 16 min

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 video breakdown over my Youtube! Youtube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=JELELr8kH4E&feature=youtu.be Full-length Article: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-milwaukee-bucks-2027-season-preview Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests (in order of appearance): Frank Madden: https://x.com/fmaddenNBA Nathan Marzion: https://x.com/nathanmarzion Bucks Breakdown: https://x.com/Bucks_Breakdown Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sixers Are Trusting the Process One More Time | 30 Teams, 30 Days

1 hr 9 min

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 video breakdown over my Youtube! Youtube Video: youtube.com/watch?v=JELELr8kH4E&feature=youtu.be Full-length Article: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-philadelphia-76ers-2027-season-preview Podcast: https://bleav.com/shows/the-fifth-factor/?p=47 via @BleavNetwork Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests (in order of appearance): MT_Lazarus: https://x.com/MT_Lazarus Jacob Moreno: https://x.com/jacob_moreno_ Austin Krell: https://x.com/NBAKrell Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 teams, 30 days: The Pelicans Just Can't Stop Sabotaging Themselves

47 min

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 video breakdown over my Youtube! Full-length Article: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/articles/30-teams-30-days-oklahoma-city-thunder-2027-season-preview Youtube Video: https://tr.ee/WJnw4kkaZz Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests (in order of appearance): Shamit Dua: https://x.com/FearTheBrown Pranav Siriraman: https://x.com/PranavSriraman Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 teams, 30 days: Can the Thunder reach ANOTHER peak?

51 min

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-oklahoma-city-thunder-2027-season-preview Youtube Video: https://tr.ee/WJnw4kkaZz Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests (in order of appearance): ThunderChats: https://x.com/ThunderChats Alex Roig: https://x.com/AlexRoig_NBA Pranav Siriraman: https://x.com/PranavSriraman Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 teams, 30 days: MPJ Said the Nets Can Win 50+ Games...How Much Will They Win in Real Life?

1 hr 6 min

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-brooklyn-nets-2027-season-preview Youtube Video: https://tr.ee/WJnw4kkaZz Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests (in order of appearance): Lucas Kaplan: https://x.com/LucasKaplan_ Gavin: https://x.com/freewave3 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 teams, 30 days: Are the Boston Celtics BETTER without Jaylen Brown?

1 hr 24 min

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-atlanta-hawks-2026-season-preview Podcast: https://tr.ee/WJnw4kkaZz Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests (in order of appearance): Jack Simone: https://x.com/JackSimoneNBA BSolz: https://x.com/BSOLZ_ Noa Dalzell: https://x.com/NoaDalzell NikNBA: https://x.com/NIKNBAYT Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

30 teams, 30 days: The Sacramento Kings Are Building Something...But Is It Any Good?

48 min

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-atlanta-hawks-2026-season-preview Podcast: https://tr.ee/WJnw4kkaZz Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Instagram: https://x.com/dlee4three?lang=en Guests: Jack Dann: https://x.com/JackBDann Aaron Schroeder: https://www.tiktok.com/@possiblechairs?lang=en Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep 17: The Inaugural Episode of Model Wars | featuring DMX creator, Big Wafe!

1 hr 15 min

In Episode 17, Ahmed and David are joined by @thebigwafe for the inaugural episode of our new series, Model Wars! This series will juxtapose The 5th Factor's models against some of the leading public draft modelers, as we talk through the 2026 class, projected returners, potential pitfalls and plans for improvement with the next cycle looming. In this episode, we discuss the commonalities of Graves, Caleb, Flemings & Wagler performing well in our models, some contradicting rankings of Steinbach, Quadir & more, plus dive into the '27 returners and our biggest lessons for our future ventures in modeling. Wafe also drops an insanely deep cut for the 2027 class! 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 Read our work on The Collective: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/ Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ 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 Big Wafe! Twitter:https://x.com/thebigwafe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep 16: Summer League Takeaways, Thoughts & Thinkpieces (Morez, Darryn & More!)

1 hr 21 min

Episode 16 is Part 1 of a larger discussion of The 5th Factor's learnings from attending summer showcases over the last couple weeks. We discuss our Summer League takeaways, from Meleek Thomas & Brayden Burries scaling up to Quadir Copeland & Nate Bittle so seamlessly scaling down, Morez Johnson's complete metamorphosis, Darryn Peterson's rim aversion, the dreadful context of the Bulls' Summer League team & SL vets who might've unfortunately shut the door on their NBA careers. Part 2 (EYBL thoughts) will be posted in the next couple days! 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 Read our work on The Collective: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/ Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep 15: Everything You Need to Know About The 2026 NBA Draft Guard Class Discussion w/ J. Kyle Mann

1 hr 23 min

Episode 15 welcomes J. Kyle Mann to the show for a thorough conversation about the 2026 NBA Draft guard class. We discuss Darus Acuff & Mikel Brown Jr's ascension beginning in high-school, spme of the Haliburton-fied latent traits in Stirtz & Flemings, how to leave a footprint on a team without being a heliocentric creator, our picks for best handle in the class, our favorite senior guards, the guards with a best chance to pull off a Brunson cosplay and the strongest defenders at the position. 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 Read our work on The Collective: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/ Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow J Kyle Mann! https://x.com/jkylemann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep 14: Team-Building Lessons from the NBA Finals w/ Nile

1 hr 20 min

Episode 14 welcomes Nile for an in-depth analysis of the NBA Finals through a NBA draft lens, exploring team construction, draft strategies, and future outlooks for the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs & the league as a whole. We discuss the unique team-building principles behind the Knicks' Finals run, draft targets for the Knicks and Spurs, the strategic implications of the present CBA & looming NBA draft changes, the importance of continuity, guard archetypes and the traits necessary for small guards to succeed and the significance of coaching influence on defensive schemes and player adaptability. 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 Read our work on The Collective: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/ Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow Nile! https://x.com/NileHoops Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Thorough Examination of the 2026 NBA Draft Combine | Reactivity vs Anticipation, Rim Finishing & POA Defense Biomechanics and How to Incorporate Athletic Testing into Draft Evaluation w/ Laz

1 hr 42 min

Join expert hosts David Lee and Ahmed Jama on the 13th episode of "The Fifth Factor Podcast" as they dive into the latest insights from the NBA Combine. Alongside special guest Laz, explore biomechanics, athletic testing plus breakdowns of Boozer, Graves & so many other individual combine performances. We also debate reactivity vs anticipation, the viability of projecting weight gain among relevant prospects and important biomechanic indicators for rim finishing and POA defense. 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 Read our work on The Collective: https://thehardwoodcollective.com/ Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow Laz! https://x.com/MT_Lazarus Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep 12: NBA Draft Lottery LIVESTREAM | Draft & Instant Analysis w/ Nile & Finn

1 hr 22 min

Episode 12 welcomes Finn & Nile back for a livestream commentary during the NBA Draft lottery. We react to each reveal, discuss some macro-level team building concepts, muse on how individual prospects/archetypes fared according to the lottery results and conduct a quick mock draft with the set order. 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/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow Nile! Twitter: https://x.com/NileHoops Articles: https://t.co/NqB9erJF6C Follow Finn! Twitter: https://x.com/FinnDraft Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Transfer Portal Extravaganza w/ Nile & Avi | Favorite Fits, Portal Philosophizing & #RealDeal Sleepers

2 hr 27 min

Episode 11 welcomes Avi (100guaranteed) & Nile (@NileHoops) to the show for an all-encompassing roundtable on the transfer portal . We discuss our favorite (and least favorite) fits, philosophize on portal strategies & throw out some franchise-changing #RealDeal Sleepers. 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/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow Nile! Twitter: https://x.com/NileHoops Articles: https://t.co/NqB9erJF6C Follow Avi! Twitter: https://x.com/100guaranteed Articles: https://x.com/100guaranteed/status/2043412623304409221?s=20 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep 10: A 2027 NBA Draft Class Primer | Grassroots Vol 1. w/ Logan

55 min

Episode 10 welcomes Logan (@LoganRoA_) to the show as we preview the upcoming 2027 NBA draft class with the regular season coming to a close. We discuss the relative strength of the class, take a stab at powerscaling some of the 2026 returners among the incoming freshmen class and touch on some sleepers. 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/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow Logan! https://x.com/LoganRoA_ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep 9: March Madness From A NBA Draft Lens | Best Matchups + Prospects with the MOST to Gain w/ Logan

1 hr 12 min

Episode 9 welcomes Logan (@LoganRoA_) to the show as we break down March Madness from a NBA Draft lens, discussing the best matchups + which prospects have the most to gain from a strong tourney run. Can Tanner, Graves & Swain parlay standout Madness performances into consensus 1st round grades? How will Michigan handle Bama/TTU? Can anyone knock off Arizona? Which frontcourt will prevail in the South region? 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/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow Logan! https://x.com/LoganRoA_ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep. 8: Statflation & Cam Boozer's Case as the GOAT Modern Era Collegiate Prospect w/ Avi

55 min

Episode 8 welcomes Avi (100guaranteed) to the show as we discuss 2 of the hottest topics surrounding NBA draft discourse: statflation & Cam Boozer's standing amongst the greatest prospects of the modern era. How much should we discount production relative to such a hyper-optimized era? Are we becoming numb to excellence? How much of this precocious dominance is fueled by an every-evolving prep scene? Is Cam Boozer Blake Griffin with Steve Nash's brain? 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/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow Avi! 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.

The Fifth Factor Ep 7: Ebuka Okorie Laughs In the Face of RSCI, Flory Bidunga's Oddball Productivity & Braylon Mullins = Margin Win? | Make The Case w/ Avi

2 hr 1 min

Episode 7 welcomes Avi (100guaranteed) to the show for the 2nd installation of our "Make The Case" series. Each "Make The Case" episode will feature David, Ahmed and a guest (or multiple) providing diametrically opposed viewpoints on some of the more polarizing prospects in the class. Players discussed include: Ebuka Okorie, Braylon Mullins, LaBaron Philon, Flory Bidunga and Meleek Thomas. We weigh Mullins' shooting track record vs his guard anthros & lack of physicality, Ebuka's teflon offensive profile (outside of David's thoughts about his playmaking), Meleek's necessary evolution to play on the ball, Bidunga's chances to beat the odds as an undersized big and just how much credit should be attributed to Philon as the figurehead of the perpetually optimized #OatsBall scheme. 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/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow Avi! 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.

The Fifth Factor Ep 6: Dybantsa's Magnum Opus, Yaxel's Palpable Malleability and The Inevitable Dominance of Cameron Boozer | The Film Room

1 hr 48 min

Episode 6 returns back to the film room for a deep dive into a beautiful weekend of collegiate hoops. We breakdown AJ's playmaking vs passing ability, Tyler Tanner's advantage creation potential, the diminishing returns of platforming undersized bigs, Yaxel Lendeborg's palpable malleability and the inevitable dominance of Cameron Boozer. Watch (or listen!) on: Youtube: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheFifthFactorPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7aOhuEC6RX675ahMTc-doA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-factor/id1865768474 Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep 5: To Declare or Not Declare, That Is The Question (with Nile & Finn from The Double Bonus)

2 hr 30 min

Episode 5 features a special crossover with the guys from The Double Bonus (@NileHoops & @FinnDraft) for a conversation discussing why prospects such as Motejus Krivas and Dailyn Swain are ready to declare, why Nate Ament and Koa Peat should go back to school, plus some novel cases for Meleek Thomas and Jacob Cofie. Watch (or listen!) on: Youtube: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheFifthFactorPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7aOhuEC6RX675ahMTc-doA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-factor/id1865768474 Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Follow Finn! Linktree: https://linktr.ee/FinnDraft Follow Nile! Twitter: https://x.com/NileHoops Articles: https://t.co/NqB9erJF6C Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep 4: How the Trade Deadline Reshaped the Landscape of the NBA Draft + Our Favorite Fits In the Lottery

1 hr 16 min

Episode 4 is a breakdown of the implications of the NBA trade deadline on the 2026 draft class, featuring a breakdown of how teams' philosophies were revealed by their moves this past week, our favorite fits for the top of the lottery, how the potential landing spots for the top prospects have shifted & thoughts on the moves from a NBA impact perspective as well. Watch (or listen!) on: Youtube: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheFifthFactorPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7aOhuEC6RX675ahMTc-doA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-factor/id1865768474 Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep. 3: 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Breakdowns LIVE: Peterson, Acuff, Yessofou & More

1 hr 47 min

Episode 3 is an upload of the show's 1st livestream, featuring a deep dive into Darryn Peterson's shot profile, Paul McNeil & Motejus Krivas' stellar seasons going under the radar, plus some Acuff, Jefferson and Tounde speculation in addition to Ahmed & Dlee's musings on some thoughtful questions posed by the audience. Watch (or listen!) on: Youtube: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheFifthFactorPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7aOhuEC6RX675ahMTc-doA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-factor/id1865768474 Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep. 2: Breaking Down 4 Key NCAA Prospect Games From Last Week: VU vs ALA, ISU vs BAY, SMU v Duke and MICH vs WIS!

1 hr 28 min

Episode 2 is the show's 1st audio exclusive episode, featuring a rundown of 4 key prospect games from last week discussing the diametrically opposed strengths & weaknesses of Baylor's precocious wing duo, Joshua Jefferson's production demanding draftability despite his limitations, Tamin Lipsey's outlier influence on the glass, Tyler Tanner continuing to prove himself against comp with a massive FTR jump, Amari Allen's chance to buck the RSCI trend, Labaron Philon's struggles in conference play, Cam Boozer's declining OREB rate & the relation to facing real center size, Jaden Toombs' breakout performance, Ngongba's burgeoning case as a T5 talent in the draft and the innate weaknesses in Michigan's roster construction that left them susceptible to Nolan Winter's Badgers. Watch (or listen!) on: Youtube: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheFifthFactorPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7aOhuEC6RX675ahMTc-doA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-factor/id1865768474 Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep. 1, Part 2: RSCI Surprises, AJ Dybantsa's Idiosyncracies + a 2026 PG Discussion (Mikel, Stirtz, Philon & More!)

1 hr 20 min

Welcome to The Fifth Factor Podcast, hosted by David Lee (@dlee4three) & Ahmed Jama (@slipthescreen) a show dedicated to providing nuanced & informative draft analysis through a film + data lens. Part 2 of the inaugural episode features David & Ahmed going back and forth on the most compelling guards in the class, diving deep into Tyler Tanner & Braylon Mullins' profiles, discussing some of the more surprising and disappointing players relative to RSCI and then contextualiing the strength of this class historically. Watch (or listen!) on: Youtube: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheFifthFactorPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7aOhuEC6RX675ahMTc-doA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-factor/id1865768474 Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three? Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - The Tyler Tanner Deep Dive 9:29 - AJ Dybantsa’s Compelling Idioscyncracies 28:50 - RSCI Surprises & Disappointments: Najai Hines, Kayden Mingo, Chance Mallory & More 35:00 - RSCI Surprises & Disappointments: Brayden Burries & Malachi Moreno 38:50 - The Braylon Mullins Deep Dive 50:47 - David Defends His Client: LaBaron Philon 1:03:00 - A Bennett Stirtz Aside + Guard Malleability 1:06:50 - Mikel Brown’s Scoring Process 1:13:50 - Just How Good is the 2026 Draft Class? 1:17:45 - Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Fifth Factor Ep. 1, Part 1: An Intro to the Show + Kingston Flemings and Hannes Steinbach Deep Dive Evaluations

1 hr 6 min

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. This inaugural episode introduces the hosts, the meaning behind The 5th Factor, dips into the mandatory "Big 3" discussion, discusses Chris Cenac & deep dives into Kingston Flemings & Hannes Steinbach. Watch (or listen!) on: Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheFifthFactorPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7aOhuEC6RX675ahMTc-doA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-factor/id1865768474 Check out David's NBA Draft site: https://www.the5thfactor.io/ Follow David! Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dlee4three Twitter: https://x.com/dlee4three Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlee4threenba Substack: https://substack.com/@dlee4three?⁠ Follow Ahmed! Twitter: https://x.com/slipthescreen?s=21&t=lGuhdrcdvcXJgr2HNmDpkg 0:00 - Intro to the Show + The Hosts 6:08 - The Meaning Behind The 5th Factor 7:40 - The Mandatory "Big 3" Discussion (Plus JQ) 15:11 - The Kingston Flemings Deep Dive 33:04 - Thoughts on Chris Cenac 41:28 - Hannes Steinbach’s Position Doesn’t Matter. 1:05:37 - Outro 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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