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For the first time this NBA season, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones go to the Dunker Spot mailbag!
They answer questions about league-wide defensive trends, potential shifts to the Heat’s offense, Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations and much more.
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(1:27) — Common themes for teams that have made leaps this year
(8:41) — Will we see more zone and/or college-style press defenses?
(18:05) — Who are we most excited to see explore and develop during the Unrivaled season?
(24:20) — How do we judge (good) defense + potential Michael Porter Jr. trade destinations
(35:43) — Building defensive chemistry + potential tweaks to Miami’s offense moving forward
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(45:48) — How will young role players fill in for key rotation pieces across the league?
(49:46) — What makes the Cade Cunningham/Jalen Duren partnership effective + a Jaden Ivey trade idea
(56:52) — Who could use Trendon Watford?
(59:09) — Is it time for NBA realignment?
(01:02:22) — An All-Star game format suggestion
(01:06:23) — Does LeBron, Luka, and Austin Reaves make up the best passing trio EVER?
(01:12:52) — Gary Payton II conversation
Gary Payton II talks defense in the NBA and his role with the Golden State Warriors. (Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images)
(Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images)
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