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Feb 2025
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Durant turned down Warriors return, Chie...

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(00:00) Should Kevin Durant have returned to the Warriors? / What should Lakers priorities be? / Good news for dunk contest next year?

(23:26) What are the keys to the Chiefs returning to the Super Bowl?

(33:56) Are the Cowboys Super Bowl or bust?

(38:31) What should the Steelers do at QB next season?

(41:55) Which team should Matthew Stafford go to? / Better team for future: Bills or Ravens?

(1:01:24) Will Victor Wembanyama be the best NBA player in 5 years? / Can Lakers be a top 3 offense?

(1:18:19) Brou's 1st NBA MVP ballot of the season

(1:24:21) Luka Doncic going over or under tonight?

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