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What Have We Learned From the First Half of the NBA Season? | The Answer Mar 05, 2021

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Chris is joined by The Athletic’s Wosny Lambre to discuss what lessons they’ve learned from the NBA season thus far (02:30). Some topics include Joel Embiid’s dominance (19:00), Zion Williamson’s rise into superstardom (23:00), and the art of tanking (28:00).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Wosny Lambre

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Deron Williams on Jerry Sloan, Getting Traded to the Nets, Team USA, and Much More | Real Ones Mar 04, 2021

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Three-time NBA All-Star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Deron Williams joins Logan and Raja to discuss getting traded midseason from the Jazz to the Nets (0:30), the recipe for his famous Halloween party punch (8:20), his complicated relationship with former Utah Jazz head coach Jerry Sloan (19:00), the first time he met Jay-Z (35:45), which of the two gold medal USA teams he played on would win in a face-off (42:15), and much more.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Deron Williams

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Reacting to the Hawks Coaching Change, and No Power Rankings | Group Chat Mar 02, 2021

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Justin, Tjarks, and Rob discuss the Hawks firing Lloyd Pierce and installing Nate McMillan as interim head coach (01:00). Later, they debate their No Power Rankings, breaking down some of the most bleak franchises in the league this season (20:00).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Jonathan Tjarks, and Rob Mahoney

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Chris Webber on Why He Never Worked for the Kings Organization, Producing for Nas, and More | Real Ones Mar 01, 2021

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Five-time NBA All-Star, top-shelf NBA commentator, and birthday boy Chris Webber joins Logan and Raja to talk about his new fund for minority-run cannabis businesses (9:00), being part of the Fab Five (21:00), the trade that brought him to Sacramento and why he never worked in the Kings organization after he retired (45:00), learning how to make beats in hotel rooms and working with Nas (48:30), and so much more.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Chris Webber

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What If Kyrie Was Right (About Coaching)? | The Answer Feb 26, 2021

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Chris is joined by ESPN’s Kirk Goldsberry to discuss the shift in coaching style in the NBA during the player empowerment era, looking at Steve Nash’s role as head coach with the Nets as a prime example (04:00). Later, Chris is joined by Musa Okwonga of 'Stadio’ to discuss the difference in modern NBA coaching and the big coach energy that is still around in the Premier League (25:00).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Musa Okwonga

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David West on Playing With Chris Paul, His Will to Win, His Championships With the Warriors, and More | Real Ones Feb 25, 2021

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Logan and Raja are joined this week by two-time NBA champion David West and they get into the nitty-gritty of his long career, starting with his time playing for the New Orleans Hornets alongside Chris Paul (0:30), those wild Eastern Conference finals series with the Pacers against the Big Three Heat (23:00), and declining his player option in Indiana to go play with Tim Duncan on the Spurs during his final year in the league (34:15). Then, of course, they get into his fantastic two-championship run with the Warriors (39:15) and his efforts, as Principal COO of the Professional Collegiate League, to bring financial compensation to college basketball players (52:00).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: David West

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The Bulls’ and Timberwolves’ Young Cores and First-Time All-Stars | Ringer NBA University Feb 24, 2021

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Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, and J. Kyle Mann start by discussing the four first-time All-Stars (1:54). Then they do a deep dive into the play of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ young guys (32:51). After that, they discuss young players who have struggled early in their careers in a new segment called Study Hall (56:52). Next, they talk about Tjarks’s piece on Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs and evaluate his pro potential (1:07:40). Lastly, KOC is joined by House of Highlights host and YouTuber Kenny Beecham to discuss the Chicago Bulls' young core (1:12:29).

Hosts: Kevin O’Connor, Jonathan Tjarks, J. Kyle Mann

Guest: Kenny Beecham

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All-Star Reserves, Lakers Lose Three Straight, and Porzingis Trade Rumors | Group Chat Feb 23, 2021

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Justin, Tjarks, and Rob are joined by The Ringer’s Dan Devine to discuss whether the Lakers are in trouble after losing three straight (01:30), as well as Kristaps Porzingis trade rumors (08:00). Later, they discuss their picks for All-Star reserves (17:30).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Jonathan Tjarks, and Rob Mahoney

Guest: Dan Devine

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Chris Finch Replaces Ryan Saunders As Timberwolves Head Coach. Plus: Draymond’s Ejection, AD’s Injury, and Buyout Season | Real Ones Feb 22, 2021

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Logan and Raja invite the Mad Hooper Talia Caldwell to tell them why she’s so mad (0:30). Then Logan and Raja get into all the complications and frustrations of the Timberwolves firing head coach Ryan Saunders and immediately having Raptors assistant coach Chris Finch on deck to replace him (5:00), Draymond’s ejection against the Hornets and the referees’ performance this season (29:00), what AD’s injury could mean for the Lakers (38:30), and where DeMarcus Cousins, Blake Griffin, and Andre Drummond could be headed (42:00).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Talia Caldwell

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What Does It Mean to Be on a Winning (Or Losing) Streak? | The Answer Feb 19, 2021

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Chris is joined by The Athletic’s Tony Jones to discuss the success of the Utah Jazz, who currently sit at the top of the league standings (2:00). They look at the team’s offseason turnaround after getting bounced in the bubble, Jordan Clarkson’s success, and more. Later, Chris is joined by The Ringer’s Megan Schuster to discuss the pain of rooting for the worst team in the league, the Minnesota Timberwolves (33:30).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Tony Jones and Megan Schuster

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