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Jun 2024
1h 21m

Does Paul George Make the Sixers Contend...

The Ringer
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Logan, Raja, and Howard are back to raise some of the most intriguing questions of this season, such as the effects of the upcoming TV deal on potential super teams (04:30), if Paul George makes the Sixers legit contenders (15:28), and whether Klay Thompson should feel disrespected by the Warriors (30:16). After, the guys give their goodbyes to producer Kai for his last show before opening up the mailbag (57:52).

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Hosts: Logan Murdock, Raja Bell, and Howard Beck

Producers; Jonathan Kermah, Kai Grady, and Eduardo Ocampo

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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