In this episode, Brandon Rahbar welcomes The Washington Post’s National NBA Writer and co-host of Sports Illustrated’s Open Floor podcast, Ben Golliver. They discuss Ben’s recent interview with Kevin Durant about his new documentary, Russell Westbrook and CP3 play style comparisons, the potential return of the NBA, possible future Thunder draft picks, and more.

The ominous sign Ben got of KD’s departure while covering game 6 against the Warriors

Talking with KD about his new Showtime documentary Basketball County: In the Water and his COVID-19 diagnosis

The ideas for and potential dangers of resuming the NBA

Playing with purpose (i.e. Russell Westbrook) vs. playing with a purpose (i.e. Chris Paul)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s potential as a future All-Star

Why Sam Presti should hands-down be the NBA Executive of the Year

Bronny and the Thunder’s future draft picks

CP3’s future – trade him or run it back?

The positive impact of COVID-19 on the appeal of small markets

Ben’s favorite Oklahoma discovery

Show links:

Greatest of All Talk podcast

KD traces Prince George’s County’s rich, supportive basketball history in new film

Ben Golliver’s WP archive

Twitter: Ben | Brandon | Rachael

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