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Jul 2021
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Who Is on Our All-NBA Playoff Team? | Th...

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Chris is joined by The Ringer’s Justin Verrier to recap the Bucks’ Game 5 victory over the Hawks (1:11). Then they each draft an All–NBA Playoff Team (14:04).


Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Justin Verrier

Production Assistant: Isaiah Blakely

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