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Mar 2024
1h 10m

The Unfair Michael Jordan–Anthony Edward...

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Logan and Howard discuss Anthony Edwards’s improved game this season, the rampant Michael Jordan comparisons, and why there can never be another MJ (3:00). Next, they unpack NBA commissioner Adam Silver’s recent comments about the All-Star game, and what the state of those festivities says about his legacy (26:30). Finally, the guys close with Mailbag Monday (48:00).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard Beck

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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