P3's President on the Company's Evolution, Revolutionizing the NBA Combine, and the Future of Biomechanics in Basketball

J. Kyle Mann is joined by P3 president Eric Leidersdorf to break down what exactly P3 does and how they help develop athletes (01:44). They discuss the evolution of the company, the significance of the NBA combine, and the importance of understanding athletic traits such as deceleration and strength in basketball (09:02). Eric also describes the concept of "kinematic movers" and talks about how certain players excel despite not being traditionally athletic, the challenges of predicting injuries, and the role of biomechanics in understanding player performance (23:58). Check out The Ringer’s 2025 NBA Draft Guide for all the latest prospect rankings, draft grades, and more! Host: J. Kyle MannGuest: Eric LeidersdorfProducer: Jessie LopezAdditional Production Support: Ben CruzSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices