The crew opens the show paying tribute to Kobe before reacting to the wildest clips of the week and breaking down LeBron’s flopping controversy. They celebrate Derrick Rose’s jersey retirement and debate Thibs vs. Kerr in a head coach showdown. The guys dive into Celtics vs. Blazers and unpack the Lakers’ continued struggles before reacting to Joel Embiid officially being back on the floor. The conversation heats up with AR-15 vs. Paul George, whether the Warriors are delaying an inevitable rebuild, and Bronny’s real chances of making the NBA. They also discuss reports of Golden State denying Steph’s requests, OKC falling to the Raptors, and who’s in position for the No. 1 pick to close the episode.

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