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Apr 2024
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2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame In...

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Howard Beck and Raja Bell take a look at the recently announced Naismith Hall of Fame inductees and discuss some of their NBA careers, including Vince Carter and Chauncey Billups (02:00). Then, they dive into the MVP awards race and share their thoughts on who should come out on top (24:00). Later, producer Kerm joins to get your mailbag questions answered by Howard and Raja (38:00).

Email us questions for Mailbag Monday! realonesmailbag@gmail.com

Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Producer: Jonathan Kermah

Production Assistant: Kai Grady

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