10 NBA PLAYERS THAT HAVE MADE US TAKE NOTICE – EPISODE 1321
Mike and Jason open with a debate about the Cleveland Cavaliers, questioning whether their lack of toughness, defensive identity and a clear leader will keep them from contending. They then compare players who have stood out early in the season, including Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg, Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. The conversation also highlights Golden State’s strong start, driven by Stephen Curry and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg, and considers whether Darius Acuff’s impressive numbers on Sacramento can translate to winning basketball. They discuss Victor Wembanyama’s two-way dominance, Ty Jerome’s hot start in Memphis, and Paul George’s fit with Boston, while weighing early-season performance against questions about health and sustainability. They close by reflecting on the Sixers’ ceiling as it relates to the Jaylen Brown – Paul George trade.
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