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Rasheed Wallace on Why the NBA Prioritizes Scoring, Perception vs. Reality With Media Narratives, and Winning a Title With the Pistons | Real Ones Nov 16, 2023

Show notes

Logan and Raja are joined by four-time NBA All-Star Rasheed Wallace to discuss how the league prioritized scoring over defense and how that changed how games were officiated (1:26). Next, the former NBA champion explains what it was like getting traded by the Washington Bullets after his rookie year, adapting to life in Portland and playing for the Trail Blazers, and perception vs. reality with media narratives (7:28). Along the way, Wallace breaks down the differences between his Portland team that lost to the Lakers in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals and his Detroit Pistons team that won the Finals in 2004 (27:48). Later, he talks about what it’s like to see today’s NBA big men model their game after him and how the style of play has changed (44:17). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (65:13).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Rasheed Wallace

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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Early Returns From a Potentially Historic Rookie Class | Group Chat Nov 15, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos are joined by J. Kyle Mann to take a look at this impressive rookie class. They discuss the top three picks from this past draft, plus Chet Holmgren. Then, they go through a lightning round of a handful of other rookies who have caught their eye (57:02).

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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What It Takes to Transition From an Up-and-Coming Team to a Conference Contender, and Which Young Teams Are Potential Pretenders | Real Ones Nov 13, 2023

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Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss a few NBA teams who look primed to take the next step from scrappy, talented teams to legitimate conference contenders (2:00). Next, the guys make cases for and against young teams like the Indiana Pacers and the New Orleans Pelicans, their early signs of greatness, and any potential red flags that could hold them back (35:00).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Guest: Jomi Adeniran

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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NBA Panic Meter | Group Chat Nov 12, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos join to discuss their varying concerns about the teams that have struggled throughout the first three weeks of the NBA season. They start with the Los Angeles Clippers and explore the impact of the James Harden addition and what needs to change for them to find success (4:22). Later, they cover the Memphis Grizzlies' disastrous start to the season and address their serious lack of success on the offensive end (27:22). Then, they talk about the Milwaukee Bucks' defensive struggles and examine their coaching, effort, and personnel issues (34:27).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Jack Sanders

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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The Questionable Giannis Ejection, LeBron’s Miami Heat Legacy, and the 76ers’ Early Success Without Harden | Real Ones Nov 09, 2023

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Logan and Raja react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ejection midway through the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons, the respect that refs give role players as opposed to stars, and stare-down technical fouls (1:05). Along the way, they discuss LeBron James’s comments on his tenure with the Miami Heat and whether his legacy would have been similarly dominant if he'd gone somewhere else (11:09). Next, the guys talk about how the Philadelphia 76ers have won six straight games since the season opener and how the team has been able to flourish without the distractions that accompanied James Harden’s trade request (32:08). Later, they talk about Anthony Edwards’s next potential leap this season and how he's continuing to develop into an NBA superstar for the Minnesota Timberwolves (44:43). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (50:28).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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Believe It or Not: Early-Season Surprises | Group Chat Nov 08, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos discuss some of the biggest surprises so far this season and whether they believe the surprise is sustainable or not. They discuss Scottie Barnes's improvement, the Timberwolves defense, Cam Thomas, and more.

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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First Impressions of the NBA’s In-Season Tournament Games and Underwhelming Teams That Deserve the Benefit of the Doubt | Real Ones Nov 06, 2023

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Logan, Raja, and Howard discuss the first batch of NBA in-season tournament games, their overall thoughts on the new addition to the regular season, and whether the level of competitiveness feels heightened (2:00). Later, the guys talk through a handful of teams that have had slow starts to the year and debate whether or not they deserve the benefit of the doubt (39:00).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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The Pros and Cons of the In-Season Tournament | Group Chat Nov 05, 2023

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The Ringer’s Chris Ryan joins Justin and Rob to discuss their overall first impressions on the NBA’s inaugural in-season tournament. They share what they’ve liked and disliked about the first set of games and hypothesize what the future of the tournament could be (1:20). Later, they talk about the 76ers' early-season success, the positive influence of Nick Nurse, and the Kelly Oubre Jr. renaissance (44:24). Lastly, they discuss what has been working for the Mavericks so far this season and analyze what Kyrie’s role has looked like in Dallas (56:23).

Hosts: Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney

Guest: Chris Ryan

Producer: Jack Sanders

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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Gilbert Arenas on Playing Against Great Defenders, Evolving Into an NBA Superstar, and the Lakers’ Overreliance on LeBron James | Real Ones Nov 02, 2023

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Logan and Raja are joined by three-time NBA all-star and cohost of the ‘No Chill’ podcast Gilbert Arenas to discuss what it was like playing against Raja and the constant push and pull between primary defenders and elite scorers (1:41). Next, they talk about how Arenas evolved from a young scorer to a superstar in the NBA, what it takes to make that transition, and how the empowerment of stars has changed over the years (12:54). Along the way, the guys talk about what Jordan Poole needs to do if he wants to successfully lead the Washington Wizards and how that compares to Arenas’s time with the team (38:20). Later, they react to the early ups and downs of the Los Angeles Lakers and why still relying on LeBron James at this point in his career is unsustainable (45:45). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (60:31).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Gilbert Arenas

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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The Next Questions After the James Harden Trade | Group Chat Nov 01, 2023

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Justin, Rob, and Wos answer some next questions for all the parties involved in the James Harden trade. They discuss Harden’s fit on the Clippers, the next move for the Sixers, and more. Then they check in on a couple of young bigs in Victor Wembanyama and Evan Mobley and discuss their starts to the season (54:14).

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Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Producer: Isaiah Blakely

Additional Production Supervision: Benjamin Cruz

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