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All-Star Nostalgia, Detroit’s Dream Season, Kawhi’s Revival, and the League’s Tanking Problem

Verno and Jacoby return ahead of All-Star weekend as they discuss their fond memories of the All-Star Game and how the game is viewed in a completely different way now. They also debate whether or not Adam Silver will address the ongoing tanking issues across the league. Next, th ...  Show more

10 Questions Heading into All-Star Weekend

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