MAIL TIME. Dan plows through a thought-provoking batch of questions that covers the Houston Rockets; outrageous NBA comparisons for Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., Keegan Murray and Jaden Ivey; the Portland Trail Blazers’ defense; the top 10 defenders of all time; dark horse picks to win 2022-23 awards; three-team trade scenarios between the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers; and so much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 – INTRO
1:56 – Miles Bridges
3:06 – JaMychal Green to Dubs
4:35 – How good will the Portland Trail Blazers be on defense?
9:23 – Will the Indiana Pacers be a third-team facilitator in any Russell Westbrook and Kyrie Irving trade?
20:14 – Who aged in the NBA less gracefully: Allen Iverson or Russell Westbrook?
24:32 – Do we (read: Dan) owe the Sacramento Kings an apology?
26:16 – OUTRAGEOUS ceiling and floor comparisons for Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey
35:34 – Do the Houston Rockets need to move on for Stephen Silas?
42:21 – 2021-22 G-League players who can make an impact on an NBA team
45:49 – Top 10 Defenders of All-Time
48:31 – Dark Horse picks for all major 2022-23 awards
48:51 – Coach of the Year
50:21 – Rookie of the Year
51:31 – Sixth Man of the Year
53:25 – Most Improved Player
55:16 – Defensive Player of the Year
56:27 – MVP
59:03 – Dan changes careers/The Knicks!

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