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Oct 2021
51m 20s

Pau of Contention: --> GM Survey + Deand...

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The Athletic NBA Show Presents - Point of Contention with Marcus Thompson and Jay 'The KID' King. Hosted by Zach Harper | Produced by Jade Hoye

Take1: It’s John Schuhmann SZN!

Take2: Deandre Aint’in getting the Max? Bad Break...

Take 3: Over in Philadelphia the 76ers standoff with player 25 continues. From 76ers reporter Kyle Neubeck “despite assurances through various media members of note, a league source says the financial significance of holding out is starting to take hold in 25's camp. 

Tale 4: Dont Sleep… but be a Sleeper! It’s Fantasy Basketball SZN

Take 5: Goodbye, Farewell, Adios Pau Gasol!

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