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Greatest NBA Playoff Runs Dec 14, 2018

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The NBA has had plenty of outstanding moments in the playoffs, but what are the greatest NBA playoff runs in the history of the game? Author Mike Fry joins the show to discuss his top 5 as we compare and debate our lists.

The Larry Bird and Magic Johnson Rivalry Nov 29, 2018

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Magic Johnson and Larry Bird are universally regarded as, at least, in the top 10 in NBA history, and by most respected NBA historians, in the top 5. But, do we know why these guys are so great? What made their rivalry so amazing? Was it simply timing, or were they just that damn good?

The NBA Has A Problem With Drama Nov 21, 2018

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The NBA, despite many strong performances on the offensive end, still can't escape its own shadow in terms of the drama and gossipy storylines that it has created. How big of a problem is this for the league moving forward?

Why The Cavs Are Struggling Without LeBron Nov 09, 2018

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It goes without saying that the Cavs are off to a horrid start without LeBron, but is this an accurate way of evaluating how good James is? Are there other factors that need to be taken in to provide context?

How Kevin Durant Saved Golden State's Legacy Nov 06, 2018

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There is a perception out there that Durant needed the Warriors in order to cement his legacy. But have we ever stopped to consider what would be the last impression of Golden State had Durant never left OKC for the Warriors? Would they be merely a transitional championship team? And how did Durant turn them from a team full of weaknesses into one of the greatest in NBA history?

Michael Jordan and Lebron James Exchange Shots Oct 29, 2018

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After a promo for Sunday Night Football with Jordan trolling the idea of Jordan and Lebron squaring off on the basketball court, the basketball and sporting community has exploded in the aftermath.

Can Golden State Improve This Season? Oct 11, 2018

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It sounds absurd for a team that has won back to back finals, and with the exception of the conference finals against the Rockets, hasn't been challenged at all throughout either post-season, but can the Warriors improve? We all know they added Cousins, but is it more of a question of focus and concentration regarding whether or not they are a better team? If they can improve on what they've accomplished in the past few seasons, what is their actual ceiling? Or are they susceptible to losing due to weaknesses in their roster? Youtube personality and former professional Madden gamer, LaMont Joyner, joins the podcast to discuss that and other topics leading into the new season.

What Is LeBron James Legacy? Oct 01, 2018

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What is LeBron James' legacy in the NBA? There are so many legitimate ways to answer this question. Firstly, allow me to define legacy and how it is applied amongst sports fans. Definition is a "gift or bequest, that is handed down, endowed or conveyed from one person to another. It is descendible one comes into possession of that is transmitted, inherited, or received from a predecessor." Now of course, that is the dictionary definition of the word. How sports fans apply this word, legacy, is simply how your career is defined when looking back. Bill Russell's is winning. Wilt Chamberlain's is stats and records. Kareem's is longevity. Larry Bird's is skill and intelligence. Magic Johnson's is versatility. Jordan's, is for lack of a better explanation, is the highest standard of everything. So what is LeBron's? Is it his finals appearances? Is it his finals losses? Is it the way he's embraced free agency? Is it the how poorly his teams perform once he does leave? Is it his statistical accomplishments which he is on track to annihilate? Is it his longevity?

How Important Are Championships? Sep 26, 2018

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Rings are an integral part of every historical NBA debate, but how important are rings when judging players? We all know that the aim of the game is to win, that's obvious, but are they the be-all and end-all? Clearly not, so where is the balance? How differently would we view Ewing had the Knicks had won in 1994 over Hakeem and the Rockets? How about Barkley; where would we rank him had he led the Suns to the title over Jordan in 93? Or Karl Malone had he claimed either (or both!) the 97 or 98 championship? Also in this podcast, we insert Kobe into the eye-test comparison with LeBron and Jordan.

2019 NBA Free Agency Preview Sep 21, 2018

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When going through the emails and messages for next week's mailbag, I noticed a bunch regarding the free-agent class for next year and I thought to myself "why not do a bonus episode?", so here I am. Where will Durant end up? What about Kyrie Irving? You could almost select a team at random and they'd have a better chance than the Raptors do of having Kawhi Leonard next season.

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