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Knicks Talk with ESPN's Monica McNutt Nov 12, 2021

Show notes

Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by ESPN's Monica McNutt to break down the New York Knicks, then bounce around the NBA.

TIMESTAMPS:
4:10 -- New York Knicks discussion
39:45 -- Officiating thoughts
42:05 -- Warriors/West thoughts
44:40 -- Bulls/East thoughts
52:00 -- Ben Simmons trade discussion
58:35 -- Best player in the world discussion
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Role Reversal Nov 09, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the latest news around the league, then give their weekly observations.

TIMESTAMPS
1:00 -- Portland Trail Blazers discussion
7:30 -- Ben Simmons discussion
23:00 -- Teams that impressed (TOR, LAC, PHX, BKN)
50:30 -- Teams that disappointed/make you go "hmmm" (MIN, POR)
1:06:20 -- Players that impressed
1:18:20 -- Players we'd like to see more from
1:22:45 -- Free Throw Segment (random questions)

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Wizards Talk with Mike Prada Nov 05, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. are joined by Mike Prade for a deep dive on the Washington Wizards before bouncing around the league.

TIMESTAMPS:
6:20 -- Phoenix Suns/Robert Sarver discussion
15:20 -- LeBron James discussion
20:40 -- Washington Wizards discussion
51:30 -- Mailbag segment

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Jersey Takes & Weekly Observations Nov 03, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. discuss the Patrick Williams injury, the City Edition jersey releases, then give their observations around the league.
TIMESTAMPS:
1:15 -- Impact of the Patrick Williams (CHI) injury
5:25 -- Favorite/Least favorite City Edition jerseys
10:55 -- Thoughts on Cade Cunningham's rookie debut
15:00 -- Thoughts on the tightly-contested Eastern Conference
19:40 -- Teams that impressed (UTA, NYK, MIA, PHI)
44:15 -- Teams that disappointed/make you go "hmmm" (ATL, LAC, BOS)
1:03:05 -- Players that impressed
1:13:50 -- Players we'd like to see more from
1:19:45 -- Free Throw Segment (random questions)

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Rookie Report: Vol.1 Oct 29, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. dig deep on the rookie class, then answer questions from the mailbag.

TIMESTAMPS:
1:45 — Nekias and Steve discuss the injuries of LeBron James and Joel Embiid, and their concern level moving forward.
5:40 — Early thoughts on this year’s officiating
13:00 — Nekias and Steve kick off their Rookie Report with Jalen Green
25:05 — Evan Mobley discussion
36:20 — Scottie Barnes discussion
46:30 — Jalen Suggs discussion
54:00 — Franz Wagner discussion
57:10 — Josh Giddey discussion
1:05:40 — Davion Mitchell discussion
1:13:20 — Chris Duarte discussion
1:19:30 — Alperen Sengun discussion
1:25:40 — Austin Reaves discussion
1:28:40 — Nekias and Steve answer questions from the mailbag. If you have questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com.

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Opening Week Thoughts Oct 26, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their takeaways from the opening week of the 2021-22 season.

TIMESTAMPS:
2:10 — Nekias and Steve discuss the NBA’s 75 Greatest Players list, as well as possible snubs.
8:30 — Nekias and Steve break down the teams that have impressed them so far (GSW, CHA, CHI, MIN, WAS, MIA)
38:45 — Nekias and Steve discuss the teams they want to see more from (BOS, BKN, LAL, POR)
1:02:25 — Nekias and Steve discuss the players that have impressed them, and who they want to see more from
1:19:15 — In the Free Throw segment, Nekias and Steve bounce questions off of each other.

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Southeast Division Preview and Season Predictions Oct 19, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the WNBA Finals, preview the Southeast Division, then give their predictions for the 2021-22 NBA season.
TIME STAMPS:

1:40 — Nekias and Steve recap the WNBA Finals.
13:40 — Nekias and Steve preview the Southeast Division, starting with the Atlanta Hawks.
32:20 — Charlotte Hornets discussion
58:05 — Miami Heat discussion
1:21:30 — Orlando Magic discussion
1:36:20 — Washington Wizards discussion
1:44:00 — Nekias and Steve rank the teams in the division, then list their top 10 players.
1:47:30 — Nekias and Steve make their standings and award predictions for the 2021-22 NBA season.

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Pacific Division Preview Oct 12, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, then preview the Pacific Division.

TIME STAMPS
1:15 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Chicago Sky’s Game 1 victory over the Phoenix Mercury
13:00 — Nekias and Steve preview the Pacific Division, starting with the Golden State Warriors
28:00 — Los Angeles Clippers discussion
48:00 — Los Angeles Lakers discussion
1:11:00 — Phoenix Suns discussion
1:32:00 — Sacramento Kings discussion
1:49:45 — Nekias and Steve rank the teams in the division, then list their top 10 players

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Central and Southwest Division Preview Oct 08, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. recap the WNBA Playoffs, then preview the Central and Southwest divisions.

TIME STAMPS:

1:35 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Chicago Sky’s series win over the Connecticut Sun, then look ahead to Game 5 of the Mercury-Aces series.
14:50 — Nekias and Steve preview the Central Division, starting with the Chicago Bulls
27:45 — Cleveland Cavaliers discussion
39:26 — Detroit Pistons discussion
54:41 — Indiana Pacers discussion
1:05:40 — Milwaukee Bucks discussion
1:15:40 — Nekias and Steve rank the teams in the Central Division, then list their top 10 players.
1:20:55 — Nekias and Steve preview the Southwest Division, starting with the Dallas Mavericks
1:38:40 — Houston Rockets discussion
1:53:50 — Memphis Grizzlies discussion
2:07:08 — New Orleans Pelicans discussion
2:20:25 — San Antonio Spurs discussion
2:29:15 — Nekias and Steve rank the teams in the Southwest Division, then list their top 10 players.

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WNBA Thoughts & Northwest Division Preview Oct 05, 2021

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Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. give their thoughts on the WNBA playoffs, then preview the Northwest Division (DEN, MIN, OKC, POR, UTA).
TIMESTAMPS:
2:00 — Nekias and Steve give their thoughts on the Sky-Sun series
11:25 — Nekias and Steve give their thoughts on the Mercury-Aces series
23:30 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Denver Nuggets
46:50 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves
1:05:55 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder
1:22:30 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Portland Trail Blazers
1:40:45 — Nekias and Steve discuss the Utah Jazz
1:57:30 — Nekias and Steve rank the teams, then give their top 10 players in the division.

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