The Full 48

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NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Feb 21, 2019

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NBA Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remembers a couple of his favorite All-Star Game moments, has some thoughts on athlete activism and NBA age limits, explains why there's really no GOAT debate when it comes to Michael Jordan and LeBron James, and thinks James Harden gets a bad rap! Kareem breaks down the comparison between his former teammate Oscar Robertson and Russell Westbrook, the similar career situation Kareem shares with Anthony Davis, and some of the players he enjoys watching today. He'll also tell you where and how you can score a piece of memorabilia from his career!

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2nd Annual All-Star Weekend Wrap-Up with Michael Lee Feb 18, 2019

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Michael Lee, Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic, returns for the Second Annual Full 48 All-Star Weekend Wrap-Up! Howard and Michael break down what made this year's All-Star game different, why the 3-point contest won the weekend, the lack of audience enthusiasm, the "dud" of a dunk contest, and Kevin Durant as All-Star MVP and his all-time rank in the NBA. They also discuss the drama surrounding trade rumors and tampering speculation, league policy regarding teams benching players, LeBron and the Lakers chasing the 8th seed down the stretch, the Anthony Davis list, and why Red Vines beat Twizzlers any day of the week.

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Rachel Nichols on the All Star draft, LeBron's "tampering," Kevin Durant in NYC, and the Kobe & T-Mac Connection Feb 14, 2019

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Rachel Nichols, host of ESPN's The Jump, joins Howard to talk about the televised All Star draft, LeBron's "tampering", an All NBA award, what winning MVP really means, the Knicks and Kristaps Porzingis, Kevin Durant, free agency, supermax contracts, and her recent, hilarious sit-down with Kobe Bryant and Tracy McGrady.

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Andre Holland on High Flying Bird, LeBron James and The Lakers Feb 12, 2019

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Andre Holland plays sports agent Ray in the new Netflix film, "High Flying Bird," which is loosely based on the 2011 NBA lockout and directed by Steven Soderbergh. Andre speaks to the difficulty in making a basketball movie that doesn't really feature a lot of basketball playing, what he thinks about reviewers labeling the film "subversive," and why it was important to address racial injustice in sports. Andre also grew up a Magic Johnson and Los Angeles Lakers fan, enjoys watching the Golden State Warriors, and explains why he's more inspired by LeBron James' actions off the court than on.

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Former Atlanta Hawks GM Wes Wilcox Talks Trades Feb 09, 2019

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It might have been one of the most mind-boggling and chaotic trade deadlines in recent NBA history, and former Atlanta Hawks GM Wes Wilcox joins to shed some light on the most impressive deals (Milwaukee and Sacramento), the biggest head-scratchers (Memphis and Washington), the LeBron factor in the East, the Anthony Davis factor in the West, how Zion Williamson fits into the trade scenario, Kyrie's future, and process vs outcome when it comes to Kristaps Porzingis and the New York Knicks.

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Brooklyn Nets Joe Harris Feb 06, 2019

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Joe Harris is the 4th ranked 3-point shooter by percentage in the league, and will be repping the Brooklyn Nets in the 3-point shoot-out during All-Star Weekend in Charlotte. He talks about the Nets incredible turnaround, the All-Star transformation of D'Angelo Russell, Caris LeVert's expected return, Brooklyn's culture and player development philosophy, his only bucket in an NBA Finals game, lessons learned from LeBron James, and maintaining his hipster beard (and the nicknames that go along with it)!

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Chris Mannix on Kristaps Porzingis Trade, Anthony Davis, and Kyrie Irving's Future in Boston Feb 01, 2019

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Chris Mannix, Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated and NBA Analyst for NBC Sports Boston, weighs in on the shocking Kristaps Porzingis trade. He joins Howard to break down what it all might mean for Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and even Zion Williamson. They also speak to Kyrie Irving's future in Boston, whether Anthony Davis has played his last game in New Orleans, and the Los Angeles Lakers' role in the whole Anthony Davis controversy.

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Jonathan Wasserman on Zion Williamson, Anthony Davis, and Rookie Of The Year Candidates Jan 28, 2019

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B/R NBA Draft Guru (aka expert), Jonathan Wasserman, returns to talk Duke's Zion Williamson and why he's Jonathan's #1 pick and what that may mean for Anthony Davis and the New Orleans Pelicans. Jonathan discusses the 2013 Draft comparisons to this year's potential class, where he thinks Ja Morant and RJ Barrett will fall, and why tanking won't help any team land the number one lottery pick this year. Plus, Jonathan analyzes how last year's picks are fairing (Luka Doncic vs Trae Young vs Marvin Bagley), and breaks down the 2017 class including Jayson Tatum, De'Aaron Fox, and Dennis Smith, Jr.

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NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim Jan 21, 2019

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Former NBA All-Star, Olympic Gold Medalist, and current President of the NBA G-League, Shareef Abdur-Rahim, breaks down the G League's planned expansion, upcoming Select Contract and Pro Path program, and the effect that a 30-team G League might have on the NBA Age Limits policy. Plus, Shareef recounts his time with the Vancouver Grizzlies, playing with Bryant "Big Country" Reeves, his 2002 All-Star Game appearance with Michael Jordan, and meeting his hero, Muhammad Ali.

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Enes Kanter of the New York Knicks Jan 15, 2019

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Is New York Knicks Center Enes Kanter headed to the Sacramento Kings? He answers that question, and addresses the trade rumors that have surrounded him as of late. Enes also speaks to why he won't be going to London with the Knicks even if he's still with the team. And he talks about his decision to speak out publicly and vocally against Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and the consequences that activism has had on Enes' family (his dad's facing 15-years in a Turkish prison), and his own career.

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