Ep. 56 Learning Basketball with Josh Cohen @Josh_Cohen_NBA

Josh Cohen is a Writer and Digital Content Manager for the Orlando Magic who covers the Magic and the rest of the NBA.

Today we learn about how the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics in GM 3 of their first round series, look at the film and matchups, celebrate Franz Wagner’s and Paolo Banchero’s rising stardom, and break down the players and coach who have built this resilient competitive culture in Orlando

Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background

01:13 Journey into Sports Journalism & Sports Media Advice

04:20 Film Breakdown Process: The Evolution of Basketball Analysis

11:55 Franz Wagner's Performance and Impact

21:45 Adjustments - Both teams Switching and Attacking Switches - Adjust

29:22 Anthony Black the X-Factor and Defensive Role Players showing up

42:00 How did Orlando break away in the 3rd quarter? Wendell Carter dominating glass and defending in space

52:00 Jamahl Mosley’s communication, team identity, and culture setting tone of resiliency and competitive fire
1:05:45 Orlando’s shooting woes and longterm team building strategy goals, lineup construction philosophy
1:21:45 Paolo Banchero’s effortless shooting and scoring versatility, the future rising stardom of Paolo and Franz, and how they and Orlando matchup so well with Boston top to bottom