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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:40 Thoughts on today’s Game

04:02 Joining the NBA with Shaq

06:12 Rules changing

09:52 DraftKings segment

11:27 DraftKings ad

12:42 3-pointer debate (The General)

17:10 The General ad

17:45 Gametime ad

19:06 Sports betting

22:30 NFL competition

24:20 Adding international teams

28:25 Lunazul ad

28:55 Morgan & Morgan ad

29:35 NBA scheduling

32:57 NBA viewership

38:03 Criticism on younger generation

42:49 Inside The NBA

44:25 Future of the Game

46:50 3-pointer debate part 2

50:40 Jimmy Butler drama

58:16 Big Men in the League

01:03:20 Derrick Rose vs Ja Morant

01:04:47 Ask Dr. O’Neal

01:07:06 Ending

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