That's the motto for The Bench Mob Blog, the original home of Two-Way Talents™. This project started as an article series featuring two-way contract players across the NBA who deserve more attention. It was born from a passion for discussing the underdiscussed, and appreciation for the bench pieces who worked just as hard to achieve their dream as the stars did. The first installment, covering Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr., released in November of 2023. Over time, in the shadows, the idea evolved and turned into this website, TwoWayTalents.com.

Here, every story about the NBA and its players is worth telling. Our expansive database is being updated daily to provide all the information you need to know about the best players you've never heard of. Two-way contracts have become a major pipeline for success in the league, with a long list of notable alumni -- including Austin Reaves, Alex Caruso, and Naz Reid. After exploring this site, you'll hopefully be able to say "I told you so" next time your favorite team unearths a two-way contract gem that you knew about first.

ABOUT FINN

This site is the brainchild of Finley Kuehl, the creator of BenchMobBlog.com. Finn is a 19-year-old student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is currently pursuing a journalism degree. He's also a true hoops sicko, proud and persistent "Jordan Nwora Believer" (per his X profile), and contributor to SB Nation's Brew Hoop. In the past, Finn has written for SB Nation's Pounding the Rock and Utility Sports, and reached his biggest audience to-date when his tweet was featured on the NBA on TNT broadcast of the 2024 NBA All-Star Draft. (No, Shaq, he's not European.)

GET IN TOUCH

Fans, fellow analysts, agents, critics, or anyone else can reach Finn anytime via email at finley.kuehl@gmail.com or X @finleykuehl. His other work can be found on benchmobblog.com and brewhoop.com.