# #356: Paolo's complexity & Injuries vs. the 65-game limit

An episode of [Thinking Basketball](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1428290303), 7 Jan 2026, 1 h 10 min.

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We discuss the polarizing Paolo Banchero – why some fans think he's a star, why we aren't sold, what makes his situation unique and more. Before that, Nikola Jokic's knee injury, physicality, landing spaces and the unintended issues with the arbitrary 65-game limit for awards. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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