Summer League emotions are running high, and we kick things off with Cooper Flagg’s much-anticipated debut. The No. 1 pick went just 5-of-21 and caught unexpected heat from Bronny James’ defense — but does it matter in the long run? The panel dives into whether fans should be worried, or if this is just the typical Summer League growing pains. Then we head to OKC, where Jalen Williams has secured a max contract, completing the Thunder’s Big 3 blueprint. But is it sustainable? Our hosts debate whether this core can thrive in the second-apron era or if history is bound to repeat itself à la the James Harden saga. Finally, we react to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s appearance on a livestream where he gave a telling, non-committal response to staying with the Bucks. Is it a harmless superstar flex — or a soft launch to a trade demand?
Plus: Did "The Decision" change the NBA forever? And has the player empowerment era peaked?
From Summer League takes to franchise-defining contracts and future-altering questions, this episode has everything NBA fans need to feel everything.
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