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Dec 2023
49m 24s

Was This Zion’s Plan All Along? Plus: Ea...

The Ringer
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Verno and KOC discuss Ja Morant’s return for the Grizzlies as well as the Pacers' continuing struggles since the IST, before explaining why the Pistons are that bad after they lost to the injury-riddled Jazz, extending their losing streak to 25 games (01:04). They then move on to discuss the news about Zion Williamson’s contract not being fully guaranteed an ... Show More
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