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Apr 2023
1h 18m

NBA Surprise Teams + Nets Direction

THE ATHLETIC
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Saturday Slam and Jam


Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers discuss the Week that Was, if NBA teams need to finish strong, and who are the surprise teams of the NBA season. 


In part 2, Mike Smeltz of the Athletic and the Glue Guys joins to discuss the Brooklyn Nets, Mikal Bridges, the direction of the franchise and more! Then the boys play a rousing rendition of Andrew Vs. the Beat!

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