Hardwood Knocks, Episode 485 — MAILBAG: Steph vs. Trae, Raptors, Jazz, Bulls, Kangz(?), Mavs Targets, Hornets, Biggest Disappointments
MAIL TIME. Our latest dive into listener questions includes a look at Stephen Curry’s Year 3 in the NBA vs. Trae Young’s Year 3 in the NBA; the highest usage rate of all time among LeBron James’ teammates; how much the Charlotte Hornets improved; the Toronto Raptors’ approach to building a team; the Chicago Bulls’ wonky offseason; breakout candidates for the Orlando Magic; the developmental arc of RJ Barrett; ideal acquisitions the Dallas Mavericks could still target; and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
🔘 Youngest championship teams (1:41)
🔘 LeBron’s highest-usage teammates ever (4:54)
🔘 Oldest players at summer league (7:09)
🔘 Trae Young vs. Steph Curry in Year 3 (12:20)
🔘 Did the Hornets improve? Should they have spent more on a center? (15:45)
🔘 Will the Jazz be better than they were last season? (21:51)
🔘 The Kings’ offseason (29:01)
🔘 The Raptors’ roster construction (33:54)
🔘 Ideal “gets” for the Mavericks (39:04)
🔘 Breakout candidates for the Magic (47:58)
🔘 Predicting next season’s biggest disappointments (50:45)
🔘 Year 3 expectations for RJ Barrett (1:01:01)
🔘 Would you re-do any of the Knicks’ moves? (1:06:24)
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