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David Thorpe is an NBA analyst for ESPN.com's Scouts Inc. and the executive director of the Pro Training Center in Clearwater, Fla., where he oversees the player development program for NBA and college players.

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Thursday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...party in the U.S. A big question for Mike Brown: Double Dwight Howard or not? David Thorpe has insight: "As anticipated, Cleveland started Game 4 by not doubling Dwight Howard on paint...

Blog | May 28, 2009

Monday Playoff Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...in this year's playoffs. Basketball can seem complex. For instance, consider some of what David Thorpe tells us about the Cavaliers' offense: "Shuffle cut, post, double ball screen (with LeBron...

Blog | April 20, 2009

Wednesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...turnaround, two-handed 3-pointers from NBA distance. What do we learn from that?ESPN's David Thorpe on Derrick Rose: "At Golden State on Friday night, Rose turned the ball over on a...

Blog | November 26, 2008

Tuesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...there are certainly a lot of very tough shots. Incidentally, he's also a juggler, and David Thorpe points out that juggling helps your handle in hoops. Cavalier pride, comically told.D.J. Augustin...

Blog | April 22, 2008

Pistons vs. Sixers Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Bullets Spurs-Suns Bullets Jazz-Rockets Bullets Echoing in my mind throughout the second half: comments David Thorpe made on the phone back when the Sixers traded Allen Iverson. "If the Sixers are making...

Blog | April 21, 2008

The War in John Paxson's Mind

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

...Not going for it? That's a gamble too. With insight from ESPN's Jeff Weltman, David Thorpe, Marc Stein, and Royce Webb, I imagine the voices in Paxson's head as he tries...

Blog | May 10, 2007

Wednesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Alexander Johnson, formerly the overweight guy at Florida State, is in incredible shape now thanks to David Thorpe, and is getting consideration as high as the 16th pick. He's 6-9, super athletic...

Blog | June 07, 2006

TrueHoop's Stat Geek Smackdown: 2008 Playoffs

Henry Abbott, ESPN.com

TrueHoop's Stat Geek Smackdown is back for the 2008 NBA playoffs.

Story | Conversation | April 18, 2008

Wednesday Bullets

Henry Abbott, TrueHoop

Ross Siler of the Salt Lake Tribune: "It's hard to imagine what Fisher is feeling right now. He's playing some of the best basketball of his 11-year c...

Blog | May 16, 2007