Eric Smith and Paul Jones examine and debate the Eastern and Western Conference All-Star starters - those who were named and those who weren’t like Chris Paul of the Suns as the reserves are announced next week (0:30). They also discuss Andrew Wiggins making his first All-Star game as starter and share their thoughts on Shaquille O’Neal’s praise of Joel Embiid and criticism of Ben Simmons (16:40). Later, Miami Heat analyst and NBA veteran John Crotty discusses the Heat ahead of the Toronto-Miami matchup and who he thinks will represent the team at the All-Star game (35:45).

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