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Jul 2024
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Team USA Dominant, Jayson Tatum’s Contro...

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Verno and KOC open up the show by discussing the U.S. men’s basketball team’s win over Nikola Jokic and Serbia (03:50). They dive into why Jayson Tatum's lack of play doesn't matter, the incredible performances we’re seeing from Kevin Durant and LeBron James, why Derrick White was the right choice for this team, and a brief outlook for the promising French team that features Victor Wembanyama. Next, they discuss their excitement over the Suns' signing of Tyus Jones, why the Nuggets should be concerned about Jamal Murray, and the new NBA rights deal (30:53).


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Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor

Producer: Jessie Lopez

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