Hardwood Knocks, Episode 399: LeBron vs MJ, 2020-21 Season, Moves for East Contenders, Lakers MLE Targets

Adam and Dan assess the importance of LeBron James’ championship as it pertains to the Michael Jordan debate and discuss how it impacts the Los Angeles Lakers’ future (2:10). After that, they discuss the timeline for the start of next season (15:58). From there, it’s MAIL TIME. This time around, your questions take us on a journey that covers the league’s best and worst tattoos (24:29); the Suns’ future at point guard (29:57); overseas players who belong in the NBA (34:14); free-agent targets for the Lakers (37:22); power forward options for the Jazz (41:51); offseason moves for the Bucks, Raptors, Celtics, Heat, 76ers and Nets to angle for (45:30); Jamal Murray’s player rank (53:49); active players who rank in the top 100 of all time (60:52); and so much more!

Complete timestamps:

👉The Unique Importance of LeBron’s fourth title (2:10)
👉The start of next season (15:58)
👉Assist-to-turnover rate vs. winning percentage (21:51)
👉NBA’s best/worst tattoos (24:29)
👉Should the Suns prioritize a point guard of the future or look at more Devin Booker-at-PG lineups? (29:57)
👉Former NBA players overseas who deserve a spot on a roster next season (34:14)
👉Who is the best player you think the Lakers can get for their MLE/Malachi Flynn’s draft range (37:22)
👉Power forward targets for the Jazz (41:51)
👉 Interesting moves Eastern Conference contenders could pursue (45:30)
👉Jamal Murray’s player rank entering next season (53:49)
👉How many teams will shoot more than 40 three-pointers per game next season? (57:00)
👉How many current players are on the NBA’s top-100-of-all-time list? (60:52)

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