MAIL TIME, PART 2. Dan plows through the second half of some truly amazing questions from our ever-awesome listeners. This batch of basketball queries takes us through the Minnesota Timberwolves defense following the Rudy Gobert trade, the potential for anti-tanking measures, an RJ Barrett vs. Wendell Carter Jr. debate and MORE! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

1:15 – INTRO
2:33 – Can the NBA do anything else to prevent tanking? Is relegation a real option?
5:23 – The Lauri Markkanen-Era Dynasty in Utah
6:08 – The Minnesota Timberwolves defense
13:53 – Imagining Victor Wembanyama on the Orlando Magic?
17:55 – Is there any world in which Scoot Henderson gets drafted over Victor Wembanyama?
20:22 – F*ck, Marry, Kut from the team: Luka Doncic, Ja Morant and Trae Young
21:37 – With Chris Paul reaching 11,000 assists milestone, which player under the age of 25 is most likely to reach that benchmark next?
23:25 – Is Dan a monster for ranking RJ Barrett ahead of Wendell Carter Jr. in his “Top 25 NBA Players Under 25” article for Bleacher Report?
28:54 – R.I.P. Tony Brown/Favorite NBA referees

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