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Feb 2024
49m 4s

Dame and KD Return to Their Former Teams...

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About this episode

Logan and Raja discuss the return of Damian Lillard and Kevin Durant to their former teams, the differences in how those fan bases welcomed them back, and why the fans’ response is largely based on the specific circumstances (1:35). Next, the guys talk about the issues with the new 65-game requirement for award consideration and how the league can find a balance between prioritizing the health of players and still incentivizing them to play (25:28). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (40:17).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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