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Say One Nice Thing: The East’s Bottom Five | Group Chat Mar 31, 2024

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Justin, Rob, and Wos say goodbye to the worst teams in the Eastern Conference by saying one nice thing each about the Nets (8:50), Raptors (19:32), Hornets (28:43), Wizards (39:09), and Pistons (50:38).

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Tucker Tashjian

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Is the NCAA Still Effective at Developing Prospects? Plus, Sue Bird on the Rapid Ascent of Women’s Basketball. | Real Ones Mar 28, 2024

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Logan and Raja discuss how effective the NCAA is at developing NBA prospects in comparison to the past, the positive (and negative) impacts of NIL, and differences in the international approach (3:47). Next, they talk about what is required of athletes to navigate the new era of sports gambling amid the ongoing investigation into Raptors center Jontay Porter (31:46). Along the way, the guys pick their Real Ones of the Week (46:52). Later, four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird joins the show to talk about the current state of women’s college basketball, how the game is growing through player-led media platforms, what makes Sabrina Ionescu such a special star, and much more (49:10).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Sue Bird

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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This Is March: What We Believe (and Don’t Believe) From the Season’s Final Stretch | Group Chat Mar 27, 2024

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Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about five story lines to watch during the last couple weeks of the regular season. They discuss the top teams in the East, whether the Pelicans are legit, and whom they trust in the West.

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producers: Isaiah Blakely, Chia Hao Tat, and Victoria Valencia

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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The Unfair Michael Jordan–Anthony Edwards Comparisons and Adam Silver’s Legacy as an NBA Commissioner | Real Ones Mar 25, 2024

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Logan and Howard discuss Anthony Edwards’s improved game this season, the rampant Michael Jordan comparisons, and why there can never be another MJ (3:00). Next, they unpack NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s recent comments about the All-Star game, and what the state of those festivities says about his legacy (26:30). Finally, the guys close with Mailbag Monday (48:00).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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Mailbag: First-Team All-NBA, Improving Stars, Pop Vs. Phil Jackson, and More | Group Chat Mar 24, 2024

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Justin is out, so Rob and Wos open up the listener mailbag to answer your questions about who’s on the All-NBA first team, what subtle improvements star players are making, who the greatest coach of all time is, and much more!

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Hosts: Rob Mahoney and Wosny Lambre

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Tucker Tashjian

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Joel Embiid Chooses Team USA Over France and LeBron Enters the Podcast Space | Real Ones Mar 21, 2024

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Logan and Howard discuss Joel Embiid’s decision to represent the United States over France at the 2024 Summer Olympics, the current state of international recruiting, and the future of Team USA’s program (1:02). Next, they talk about the launch of LeBron James's new podcast with J.J. Redick and why they were initially skeptical of it, as well as why it has a lot of promise (22:58).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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Say One Nice Thing: The West’s Bottom Five | Group Chat Mar 20, 2024

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Justin, Rob, and Wos say goodbye to the worst teams in the Western Conference by saying one nice thing about the Rockets (4:05), Jazz (21:05), Grizzlies (33:45), Trail Blazers (45:45), and Spurs (1:02:10). They also answer one essential question for each team.

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Kyrie Irving’s Wild Buzzer Beater and Why the Mavs Could Be the Most Dangerous Play-in Team. Plus, the Perils of Instant Replay. | Real Ones Mar 18, 2024

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Logan and Howard discuss Kyrie Irving’s unbelievable left-handed game winning shot to beat the Denver Nuggets, what it means for the Mavericks’ chances to secure a playoff spot outright, and how the Western play-in tournament is shaping up to be one of the closest postseason races in recent years (2:00). Next, they react to the infuriating stoppages of time at the end of the Warriors-Lakers game and the argument against relying too heavily on reviewing calls (20:00). Later, the guys briefly walk through the history of players in politics before talking about who they would put on a hypothetical player presidential ticket (35:20). Finally, the guys close with Mailbag Monday (49:00).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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The Play-In Pressure Index | Group Chat Mar 17, 2024

Show notes

Justin, Rob, and Wos start with the wild, drawn-out ending to the Lakers-Warriors game and what needs to be changed about the current replay system (4:00). Then they take a look at the teams in the play-in race in both conferences and discuss how important it is for each team to make the playoffs (11:45).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Tucker Tashjian

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Checking in on the Western Conference Play-in Pool. Plus, KD’s Legacy and Ascent on the All-Time Scoring List | Real Ones Mar 14, 2024

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Logan and Raja discuss the Kings’ ongoing dominance of the Lakers, the current status of the play-in tournament in the Western Conference, and the four teams most likely to battle it out (5:06). Next, they talk about Kevin Durant’s legacy as he prepares to pass Shaq on the NBA’s all-time scoring list and what that says about his decorated career (32:12). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (51:25).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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