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Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 (feat. Bill Simmons) | Group Chat

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back for Part 2 of the preseason power rankings. This time they are joined by Bill Simmons! They discuss the teams ranked 25 and 24 before the guys finish up with the teams ranked 23 through 21. (00:00) Intro (3:00) Pelicans (28:34) Grizzlies (52 ...  Show more

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Preseason Power Rankings, Part 1 | Group Chat

Preseason Power Rankings Part 1 | Group ChatJustin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann are back with the annual preseason power rankings! As usual, the guys start with the lowest ranked teams: 26-30.(00:00) Intro(7:23) Kings(28:50) Bucks(44:24) Nets(59:59) Clippers(1:15:55) Bulls And don’t fo ...  Show more

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