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LaMelo Crossed the Line, and Kobe Is Being Erased? Ric Bucher on the NBA’s Replay Failure and the False Revision of Bryant’s Legacy

In this episode of On The Ball with Ric Bucher, Ric takes aim at two issues he believes reveal everything wrong with today’s NBA conversation. First, he breaks down the Charlotte Hornets’ controversial overtime win over the Miami Heat and why LaMelo Ball’s takedown of Bam Adebayo ... Show more

. 25min 11sec

Breaking Down the NBA MVP Race Chaos — and Why Billy Donovan to UNC Makes No Sense

With the NBA regular season winding down, Ric Bucher dives into the most complicated MVP ballot he can remember — and explains why this year’s race is far messier than a simple Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic debate. Ric makes the case for why voters are facing a legitim ... Show more

. 24min 39sec

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