About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of various sports, including the NBA and the recent Winter Olympics, while addressing narratives around specific teams and players.

A bit of a lull in the sports calendar; Winter Olympics are over; the Gold Medal Men's Hockey Game was AWESOME (1:43) so its back to NBA season before March Madness and Baseball pick up. A great win by the Knicks against the Spurs and the narrative surrounding the Knicks is off (2:29). Some thoughts on Wemby offensively and the Spurs as a contender (7:29), some more love for the Charlotte Hornets and Kon Knueppel (10:19). A few thoughts on the state of the Denver Nuggets and is Reed Sheppard the key to the Rockets title hopes (13:21) and a thought on the MVP race and the 65 game rule (17:19). Then a recurring guest is back to talk Lakers and the negative narrative around Luka Doncic (21:42).

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