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Aug 12
35m 38s

Is The NBA Better With Dynasties Or Pari...

ESPN, NBA, Brian Windhorst
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Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to react to Bontemps’ article on this era of parity in NBA champions. The guys discuss if dynasties will be possible moving forward and if dynasties are good or bad for the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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