Discussing all things related to basketball including the draft, free agency, stories from days of old as well as fantasy tips and strategies
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Show notes:
Intro (00:00 - 00:44)
All Star Game (00:45 - 12:27)
Team LeBron 163, Team Durant 160
LeBron James hits a fadeaway jumper to seal the victory
Steph Curry named All Star MVP; 50 pts including a record 16 3PGs
Joel Embiid drops 36 pts & 10 rebs in the loss
The introduction of the NBA's 75th Anniversary Team at halftime (12:28 - - 20:05)
Of course COVID and life itself affected the ceremony
Quite a few legends not present: Larry Bird, Walt Frazier, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Willis Reed, Steve Nash, Dave Cowens, Anthony Davis, Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, Tim Duncan, Bill Russell
Posthumously honored: Kobe Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, Pete Maravich, Sam Jones, Elgin Baylor, Hal Greer, Nate Thurmond, Paul Arizin, Dolph Schayes, Moses Malone, George Mikan, Dave Debusschere
Of course beef was the main course of the day: Michael Jordan vs Isiah Thomas, Jordan vs Charles Barkley, Kevin Garnett/Paul Pierce vs Ray Allen
Shaquille O'Neal a part of the ceremony after missing the 50th Anniversary Team's celebration
A glimpse at what to expect the rest of the season (20:06 - 22:23)
Call to action (22:24 - 23:30)
