Episode 245 - Duke in the NBA (with Dan Favale)
Josh and Raul are joined by Dan Favale, NBA Staff Writer at Bleacher Report and host of the Hardwood Knocks podcast. They discuss various Duke players making a significant impact in the NBA. Topics include:
The unfair criticism of Jayson Tatum from NBA fans and the media
How a championship will alter that conversation
Kyrie Irving's comfort level in Dallas
Whether Dereck Lively is the perfect role-playing big man
What Paolo Banchero needs to do to win MVP in his career
How the Magic can build around Paolo to optimize him and the team
Destinations for Tyus Jones after Washington
Tre Jones's future with the Spurs
Whether it's time for the Pelicans to break up the Zion Williamson-Brandon Ingram pairing
New Orleans' need for a floor-raising point guard
The inherent difficulties of building around Zion given his frequent injuries
Grayson Allen's importance to Phoenix
Rapid fire questions about RJ Barrett, Jalen Johnson, Wendell Carter, and others
[Note: This episode was recorded before the Dallas Mavericks had closed out their series versus Minnesota to advance to the Finals.]
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Episode 245 - Duke in the NBA (with Dan Favale)