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The Fifth Factor

Welcome to The Fifth Factor Podcast hosted by David Lee ( @dlee4three11 ) & Ahmed Jama (@slipthescreen), a show dedicated to providing nuanced & informative NBA draft analysis through a film + data lens.

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#27
Today · 1 hr 45 min
Lamelo Ball & Anthony Edwards Ain't Playing Fair This Year | 30 Teams, 30 Days
Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA.
#26
Saturday · 53 min
The Pistons Still Have A Jalen Duren Problem | 30 Teams, 30 Days
Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA.
#25
Thursday · 1 hr 8 min
The Memphis Grizzlies Are Destined To Be The Best Young Core In The NBA | 30 Teams, 30 Days
Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA.
#24
September 29 · 1 hr 23 min
The Nuggets Are Playing A Dangerous Game | 30 Teams, 30 Days
Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA.
#23
September 27 · 1 hr 16 min
The Bucks Are Looking for a New Heir To The Throne | 30 Teams, 30 Days
Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA.
#22
September 26 · 1 hr 9 min
The Sixers Are Trusting the Process One More Time | 30 Teams, 30 Days
Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA.
#22
September 24 · 47 min
30 teams, 30 days: The Pelicans Just Can't Stop Sabotaging Themselves
Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA.
#21
September 23 · 51 min
30 teams, 30 days: Can the Thunder reach ANOTHER peak?
Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA.
#20
September 22 · 1 hr 6 min
30 teams, 30 days: MPJ Said the Nets Can Win 50+ Games...How Much Will They Win in Real Life?
Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA.
#19
September 20 · 1 hr 24 min
30 teams, 30 days: Are the Boston Celtics BETTER without Jaylen Brown?
Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA.
#18
September 19 · 48 min
30 teams, 30 days: The Sacramento Kings Are Building Something...But Is It Any Good?
Welcome to the 4th edition of my annual 30 teams in 30 days series, the most comprehensive and informative previews for every team in the NBA.
#17
July 26 · 1 hr 15 min
The Fifth Factor Ep 17: The Inaugural Episode of Model Wars | featuring DMX creator, Big Wafe!
Ahmed and David are joined by @thebigwafe for the inaugural episode of our new series, Model Wars! This series will juxtapose The 5th Factor's models against some of the leading public draft modelers, as we talk through the 2026 class, projected returners, potential pitfalls and plans for improvement with the next cycle looming.
#16
July 24 · 1 hr 21 min
The Fifth Factor Ep 16: Summer League Takeaways, Thoughts & Thinkpieces (Morez, Darryn & More!)
Part 1 of a larger discussion of The 5th Factor's learnings from attending summer showcases over the last couple weeks. We discuss our Summer League takeaways, thoughts & thinkpieces on Morez Johnson, Darryn Peterson & more.
#15
June 23 · 1 hr 23 min
The Fifth Factor Ep 15: Everything You Need to Know About The 2026 NBA Draft Guard Class Discussion w/ J. Kyle Mann
J. Kyle Mann joins the show on Draft Night Eve to discuss Mikel Brown Jr., Darius Acuff and every guard in the 2026 NBA draft class.
#14
June 15 · 1 hr 20 min
The Fifth Factor Ep 14: Team-Building Lessons from the NBA Finals w/ Nile
Episode 14 welcomes Nile for an in-depth analysis of the NBA Finals through a NBA draft lens, exploring team construction, draft strategies, and future outlooks for the New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs & the league as a whole. We discuss the unique team-building principles behind the Knicks' Finals run, draft targets for the Knicks and Spurs, the strategic implications of the present CBA & looming NBA draft changes, the importance of continuity, guard archetypes and the traits necessary for sm
#13
June 14 · 1 hr 42 min
A Thorough Examination of the 2026 NBA Draft Combine | Reactivity vs Anticipation, Rim Finishing & POA Defense Biomechanics and How to Incorporate Athletic Testing into Draft Evaluation w/ Laz
Join expert hosts David Lee and Ahmed Jama on the 13th episode of "The Fifth Factor Podcast" as they dive into the latest insights from the NBA Combine. Alongside special guest Laz, explore biomechanics, athletic testing plus breakdowns of Boozer, Graves & so many other individual combine performances. We also debate reactivity vs anticipation, the viability of projecting weight gain among relevant prospects and important biomechanic indicators for rim finishing and POA defense. Watch (or listen
#12
May 10 · 1 hr 22 min
The Fifth Factor Ep 12: NBA Draft Lottery LIVESTREAM | Draft & Instant Analysis w/ Nile & Finn
Episode 12 welcomes Finn & Nile back for a livestream commentary during the NBA Draft lottery. We react to each reveal, discuss some macro-level team building concepts, muse on how individual prospects/archetypes fared according to the lottery results and conduct a quick mock draft with the set order.Watch (or listen!) on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7aOhuEC6RX675ahMTc-doAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-factor/id1865768474All Ot
#11
April 13 · 2 hr 27 min
A Transfer Portal Extravaganza w/ Nile & Avi | Favorite Fits, Portal Philosophizing & #RealDeal Sleepers
Episode 11 welcomes Avi (100guaranteed) & Nile (@NileHoops) to the show for an all-encompassing roundtable on the transfer portal . We discuss our favorite (and least favorite) fits, philosophize on portal strategies & throw out some franchise-changing #RealDeal Sleepers.Watch (or listen!) on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7aOhuEC6RX675ahMTc-doAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-factor/id1865768474All Other Platforms: https://tr.ee/3
#10
March 16 · 55 min
The Fifth Factor Ep 10: A 2027 NBA Draft Class Primer | Grassroots Vol 1. w/ Logan
Episode 10 welcomes Logan (@LoganRoA_) to the show as we preview the upcoming 2027 NBA draft class with the regular season coming to a close. We discuss the relative strength of the class, take a stab at powerscaling some of the 2026 returners among the incoming freshmen class and touch on some sleepers.Watch (or listen!) on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7aOhuEC6RX675ahMTc-doAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fifth-factor/id1865768474All
#9
March 16 · 1 hr 12 min
The Fifth Factor Ep 9: March Madness From A NBA Draft Lens | Best Matchups + Prospects with the MOST to Gain w/ Logan
Episode 9 welcomes Logan (@LoganRoA_) to the show as we break down March Madness from a NBA Draft lens, discussing the best matchups + which prospects have the most to gain from a strong tourney run.Can Tanner, Graves & Swain parlay standout Madness performances into consensus 1st round grades? How will Michigan handle Bama/TTU? Can anyone knock off Arizona? Which frontcourt will prevail in the South region?Watch (or listen!) on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4iqnt4tkxb5GPGO5txnrD8?si=7a

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