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Dec 2024
1h 11m

Thoughts on NBA Viewership, the Art of a...

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Howard and Raja are joined by three-time NBA champion Danny Green. They recorded before the Sacramento Kings fired Mike Brown so they started with talking about whether they have any concerns about the viewership in the NBA after an exciting Christmas Day slate (7:03). Then they discuss the trade rumors around De’Aaron Fox and Jimmy Butler and how that impacts their team (37:15). Later, they wrap up with Luka Doncic's injury and how it adds to the list of guys that will potentially be ineligible for post season awards (53:13).


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Hosts: Howard Beck and Raja Bell

Guest: Danny Green

Additional Production Supervision: Ben Cruz

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