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Nov 2023
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#231: Defensive Player of the Year predi...

Thinking Basketball
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We discuss the best defenders of the early season who are candidates for Defensive Player of the Year. How good is this Timberwolves defense? Will there be another non-big in the race at the end of the year? Will a former winner repeat? Who will win our made up competition? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball

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