MAIL TIME. This latest batch of listener questions has us discussing the impact of Chris Paul’s injury on the Phoenix Suns; Josh Giddey’s rise with the Oklahoma City Thunder; the future of the Cleveland Cavaliers; All-Defense candidacies for Evan Mobley and Dejounte Murray; Zion Williamson; LaMelo Ball; the Charlotte Hornets’ trajectory; LeBron James and Bronny James; potential fixes and additions to NBA All-Star Weekend; and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

🔘 ADDEDNDUM (0:19)
🔘 Intro (1:19)
🔘 Dunk Contest suggestions (5:46)
🔘 Additions to Skills Challenge/Alternative ASW events (11:52)
🔘 Who ya got for the next three years: Cavs or Hornets? (21:54)
🔘 The most memorable basketball games we’ve attended (25:09)
🔘 Will a rookie make an All-Defense team this season? (29:28)
🔘 LaMelo Ball’s future (35:19)
🔘 Impact of Chris Paul’s injury on the Suns (42:55)
🔘 Is the NBA trending towards more parity? Is roster construction now more important than star power? / Depth vs. Star Power (48:58)
🔘 Which team has the best No. 3 option? (51:48)
🔘 Who are the NBA’s best head coaches? (56:53)
🔘 Ben Simmons/Brooklyn (59:03)
🔘 How will the NBA game continue to evolve from here? Will it be scheme- or talent-based? (1:01:28)
🔘 Would an NBA team draft Bronny No.1 in 2024 just to sign LeBron? (1:06:50)
🔘 Trae Young’s defense (1:15:34)
🔘 Will Dejounte Murray make All-Defense? (1:19:11)
🔘 Which team would LOVE their first-round playoff matchup if the season ended today? (1:21:12)
🔘 Does Josh Giddey have a ROY case? / How does Giddey compare to Year 1 LaMelo? (1:23:10)
🔘 Is Bucks vs. Suns the most likely 2022 Finals matchup? (1:26:05)
🔘 Rockets (1:27:33)
🔘 Zion Williamson’s future (1:27:59)
🔘 Players most likely to match DeMar DeRozan’s current scoring streak (1:29:46)

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