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Aug 2023
58m 21s

World Cup Takeaways, Luka’s MVP Odds, an...

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Verno and KOC discuss how impressed they are with the presentation of the World Cup and their excitement watching this new era of Team USA basketball (01:38). Luka Doncic continues to shine in the World Cup, but can he translate this play into an MVP season? Also, which other countries are impressing the guys the way Germany and Cape Verde have (13:42). Afte ... Show More
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