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The Big Number

Each week, Tom Haberstroh pours over the data and digs through the stats to come up with THE BIG NUMBER – the one metric that defines the NBA that week. Tune in as he and Dan Devine put Tom’s big number to the test and explain the one thing from the world of basketball that was hidden in plain sight. Listen to THE BIG NUMBER for a fun conversation filled with jokes, stats that you won’t hear anywhere else and become a smarter NBA fan in the process.

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
48 minutes
Episodes
42
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Is NBA free agency DEAD? and Kawhi’s ’no show’ job

Is NBA free agency DEAD? and Kawhi’s ’no show’ job

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine deep dive into this offseason’s free agency moves—or rather the lack thereof. What’s changed in the NBA that’s keeping All-Star level players with their current teams or…

01:00:48  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
Can De'Aaron Fox be the ideal running mate for Victor Wembanyama?

Can De'Aaron Fox be the ideal running mate for Victor Wembanyama?

This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into De’Aaron Fox getting big money with an extension from the San Antonio Spurs to play alongside Victor Wembanyama.

Can Fox be the ideal running mate wi…

00:47:57  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
Luka Dončić 2.0: shredded, motivated… and finally an MVP?

Luka Dončić 2.0: shredded, motivated… and finally an MVP?

This week, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into Men’s Health Luka — the shock heard 'round the NBA. Is this the season Luka Doncic finally cashes in on all that MVP hype? We break down the jaw-dro…

00:58:27  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
2025-26 LA Clippers = the OLDEST team in NBA History

2025-26 LA Clippers = the OLDEST team in NBA History

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine crunched the numbers after the CP3 news became official: the 2025-26 LA Clippers are now, officially, the oldest team in NBA history. With an average age of 33.2 years o…

00:50:49  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
Should 76ers move on from BOTH Embiid & Paul George? + reacting to Beal joining Clippers & BIZARRE Malik Beasley story

Should 76ers move on from BOTH Embiid & Paul George? + reacting to Beal joining Clippers & BIZARRE Malik Beasley story

On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine react to Paul George's latest injury. Do the Philadelphia 76ers have serious reason for concern here, especially after the disaster th…

01:05:05  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
Why the East vs. West talent imbalance may send LeBron James BACK to Cleveland

Why the East vs. West talent imbalance may send LeBron James BACK to Cleveland

It's no secret the NBA's Western Conference has been better than its Eastern Conference for some time now, but how big is that imbalance? Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine kick off this week's Big Number

01:01:01  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
The 5 teams that could STUFF the Thunder chances of going back-to-back

The 5 teams that could STUFF the Thunder chances of going back-to-back

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine unearth the data that proves the Oklahoma City Thunder dynasty could reign supreme for a long while, starting with going back-to-back next season. But contenders do exis…

01:01:30  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
38.4 miles per game: why the 2025 NBA Finals are truly next-level

38.4 miles per game: why the 2025 NBA Finals are truly next-level

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the electric 2025 NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers by spotlighting the record-setting intensity measured by 38.4 miles run in eac…

00:54:11  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
How Indy keeps making doubters pay, including Jay-Z's failed $1M Thunder bet

How Indy keeps making doubters pay, including Jay-Z's failed $1M Thunder bet

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine are back with this week's big number: 1 million dollars. That's how much Jay-Z allegedly wagered and then lost, when he placed a milly on OKC to win the Finals in 5 game…

00:50:33  |   Thu 12 Jun 2025
Proof: PACERS PATH to Procuring Prize & Parade🏆

Proof: PACERS PATH to Procuring Prize & Parade🏆

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine are well aware that the Oklahoma City Thunder are LIKELY to win this year's NBA title. But what is Indiana's path to a championship, and just how viable is it? The Big N…

00:45:34  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
Pacers & Thunder face off in NBA Finals! Who has the upper hand?

Pacers & Thunder face off in NBA Finals! Who has the upper hand?

Dan Devine and Tom Haberstroh break down the historic matchup between the Indiana Pacers & Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals. With only a 1% chance of this pairing at the start of the seas…

00:59:20  |   Sun 01 Jun 2025

"The BEST DEFENSE I have ever seen!" - How OKC is so SUFFOCATING

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine have uncovered the jaw-dropping truth: the Oklahoma City Thunder now possess "the best defense in Playoff history." The guys explain what OKC is doing to make things so …

00:47:48  |   Wed 21 May 2025
This absurd stat that PROVES the Pacers could win it all, + Flagg for Giannis: who says no?

This absurd stat that PROVES the Pacers could win it all, + Flagg for Giannis: who says no?

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine have unearthed the data that shows Indiana is NOT to be messed with. The Big Number guys explain how the Pacers laid waste to the #1-seed Cleveland Cavaliers, and likely…

00:49:07  |   Wed 14 May 2025
Why Golden State has a CHANCE without Steph, plus Haliburton's Pacers pull off impossible YET AGAIN!

Why Golden State has a CHANCE without Steph, plus Haliburton's Pacers pull off impossible YET AGAIN!

On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine answer the question "do the Warriors have a chance WITHOUT Steph Curry?" The answer may surprise you. Plus, are the Indiana Pacers sta…

00:50:22  |   Wed 07 May 2025
These stats PROVE we're witnessing most exciting 1st round in NBA Playoff history + Knicks putrid offense

These stats PROVE we're witnessing most exciting 1st round in NBA Playoff history + Knicks putrid offense

On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down the New York Knicks' offensive struggles. Could they actually blow this series to the Detroit Pistons?

Plus, Tom and Dan hav…

00:50:48  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
This stat PROVES Luka is LeBron's BEST teammate ever, sorry D-Wade, Kyrie & AD!

This stat PROVES Luka is LeBron's BEST teammate ever, sorry D-Wade, Kyrie & AD!

On today's episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dug up the data that proves Luka Doncic is LeBron James' greatest teammate of all-time. Sorry Dwyane Wade, our bad Kyrie Irving, ap…

00:38:15  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
NBA’s injury crisis: how to prevent injuries & increase longevity with Henry Abbott

NBA’s injury crisis: how to prevent injuries & increase longevity with Henry Abbott

Join Tom Haberstroh and Henry Abbott, of TrueHoop.com, as they delve into the intricacies of the current NBA injury crisis. Henry shares insights from his upcoming book, "Ballistic: The New Science o…

00:49:31  |   Thu 17 Apr 2025
Jawdropping stat about TOTAL LACK of help Jokic got in Denver

Jawdropping stat about TOTAL LACK of help Jokic got in Denver

Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine unravel how the Denver Nuggets got to the point this week where they felt it necessary to totally clean house. On this new episode of The Big Number, Tom uncorks a jawdr…

00:59:09  |   Thu 10 Apr 2025
Ja Morant's confusing decline: young superstar ALREADY past his prime?

Ja Morant's confusing decline: young superstar ALREADY past his prime?

On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine break down Ja Morant's unique, disturbing decline in PPG the last 3 years. Could Ja actually be past his prime already? The chaos of t…

00:44:35  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
These Stats PROVE Anthony Davis Can Drag the Mavs to the Playoffs

These Stats PROVE Anthony Davis Can Drag the Mavs to the Playoffs

On this episode of The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine weigh in on why Anthony Davis is THE most important player with 10 games remaining in the NBA regular season. Patrick Dumont and Nico …

00:54:10  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
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