Sam Vecenie
@samvecenie.bsky.social
I write about basketball. And watch movies. Senior Writer at
@TheAthletic on the NBA/NBA Draft. Host of the Game Theory Podcast. Email: [email protected]
@TheAthletic on the NBA/NBA Draft. Host of the Game Theory Podcast. Email: [email protected]
Over on Game Theory, did a Dylan Harper breakdown from his performance over the weekend vs. BKN. 20 pts, 6 rebs, 8 asts
Harper has been a monster in transition, but it's more the chemistry he and Wemby are building that should terrify the NBA long-term.
gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dylan-harp...
Harper has been a monster in transition, but it's more the chemistry he and Wemby are building that should terrify the NBA long-term.
gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dylan-harp...
October 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Over on Game Theory, did a Dylan Harper breakdown from his performance over the weekend vs. BKN. 20 pts, 6 rebs, 8 asts
Harper has been a monster in transition, but it's more the chemistry he and Wemby are building that should terrify the NBA long-term.
gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dylan-harp...
Harper has been a monster in transition, but it's more the chemistry he and Wemby are building that should terrify the NBA long-term.
gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dylan-harp...
Did a second video breakdown on Kansas' Darryn Peterson. My No. 1 guy entering 2026 NBA draft cycle.
What makes him so special? The way everything flows together. The pull-up looks the same as his hesitations and he's excellent at maintaining his dribble
gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/darryn-pet...
What makes him so special? The way everything flows together. The pull-up looks the same as his hesitations and he's excellent at maintaining his dribble
gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/darryn-pet...
October 20, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Did a second video breakdown on Kansas' Darryn Peterson. My No. 1 guy entering 2026 NBA draft cycle.
What makes him so special? The way everything flows together. The pull-up looks the same as his hesitations and he's excellent at maintaining his dribble
gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/darryn-pet...
What makes him so special? The way everything flows together. The pull-up looks the same as his hesitations and he's excellent at maintaining his dribble
gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/darryn-pet...
Deep dive on Shaedon Sharpe's preseason game vs. GSW on Game Theory Substack.
Not sure I've heard teammates in pressers talk up a player's breakout more in media so far, so wanted to see him early.
22 pts in 23 mins. Good patience. Positive steps, IMO
gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/shaedon-sh...
Not sure I've heard teammates in pressers talk up a player's breakout more in media so far, so wanted to see him early.
22 pts in 23 mins. Good patience. Positive steps, IMO
gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/shaedon-sh...
October 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Deep dive on Shaedon Sharpe's preseason game vs. GSW on Game Theory Substack.
Not sure I've heard teammates in pressers talk up a player's breakout more in media so far, so wanted to see him early.
22 pts in 23 mins. Good patience. Positive steps, IMO
gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/shaedon-sh...
Not sure I've heard teammates in pressers talk up a player's breakout more in media so far, so wanted to see him early.
22 pts in 23 mins. Good patience. Positive steps, IMO
gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/shaedon-sh...
Hey, on the @gametheorysamv.bsky.social substack, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social broke down Dash Daniels' game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans in Melbourne.
Thought these two plays Bryce breaks down were particularly encouraging offensive signs.
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Thought these two plays Bryce breaks down were particularly encouraging offensive signs.
Go subscribe: gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dash-danie...
October 4, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Hey, on the @gametheorysamv.bsky.social substack, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social broke down Dash Daniels' game vs. the New Orleans Pelicans in Melbourne.
Thought these two plays Bryce breaks down were particularly encouraging offensive signs.
Go subscribe: gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dash-danie...
Thought these two plays Bryce breaks down were particularly encouraging offensive signs.
Go subscribe: gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/dash-danie...
Hey, over on the @gametheorysamv.bsky.social substack, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social did a breakdown of 2026 NBA Draft prospect Karim Lopez.
Versatile player, has some mixed bag stuff defensively, but a very interesting guy to track over with the NZ Breakers.
Go over there and see the full video.
Versatile player, has some mixed bag stuff defensively, but a very interesting guy to track over with the NZ Breakers.
Go over there and see the full video.
October 2, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Hey, over on the @gametheorysamv.bsky.social substack, @motorcityhoops.bsky.social did a breakdown of 2026 NBA Draft prospect Karim Lopez.
Versatile player, has some mixed bag stuff defensively, but a very interesting guy to track over with the NZ Breakers.
Go over there and see the full video.
Versatile player, has some mixed bag stuff defensively, but a very interesting guy to track over with the NZ Breakers.
Go over there and see the full video.
Think AJ Dybantsa has a real chance to be a strong low-man defender in the NBA and in college at BYU this year. Covers a ton of ground with his length and athleticism.
One of his strongest clips at the U19 World Cup.
(Full video over at Substack: gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/aj-dybants...)
One of his strongest clips at the U19 World Cup.
(Full video over at Substack: gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/aj-dybants...)
September 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Think AJ Dybantsa has a real chance to be a strong low-man defender in the NBA and in college at BYU this year. Covers a ton of ground with his length and athleticism.
One of his strongest clips at the U19 World Cup.
(Full video over at Substack: gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/aj-dybants...)
One of his strongest clips at the U19 World Cup.
(Full video over at Substack: gametheorysamv.substack.com/p/aj-dybants...)