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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1h 7m
Jan 20
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1h 4m
Jan 19
The Biggest All-Star Selection Debates | Group Chat
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1h 30m
Apr 2024
Part 1: A Wild NBA Weekend, Plus a Playoff Preview With Ryen Russillo
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1h 18m
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NBA Tournament Chaos and Top-10 Player Arguments with Justin Termine, plus Michael Rubin on Changing the Collectibles Industry
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1h 19m
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1h 7m
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