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James and Sam return for the 5th Annual End of Season Awards, where they celebrate the highs, cringe at the lows, and relive the most unforgettable moments from the year. From gravity-defying dunks to head-scratching plays, they hand out hardware for:

🏀 Top Dunk

🎯 Best Assist

🎤 Media Moment of the Year

📉 Best/Worst Moment

📈 Best/Worst Win

⛰️ Apex Mountain

🌟 Team MVP

👀 The prestigious Kelly Oubre Award

As the episode wraps, James and Sam give a heartfelt thank-you to the listeners before officially announcing James' move to the Buzz Beat Podcast next week. Tune in for laughs, hot takes, and a farewell worthy of a standing ovation.

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James kicks off the episode with a big announcement. Then, in Part 1 (8 minutes), Sam and James dive into reasons for optimism about the Charlotte Hornets’ future. Then, in Part 2 (50 minutes), they break down James' latest LaMelo Ball article for CLTure, exploring his potential trade market and what lies ahead for the young star.

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In this episode, James and Sam take a deep dive into the Charlotte Hornets' most pivotal moments over the past five years. From Malik Monk’s journey and the Hornets’ near-miss with Lauri Markkanen to coaching changes, trades that almost went down, and more—it's a look back at the key decisions, players, and what-ifs that have shaped the franchise's path. Tune in for a reflection on the sliding doors moments that could’ve altered the Hornets’ future!\

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Atticus & Eric react to the news that LaMelo Ball is out for the rest of the season with ankle and wrist injuries. What may this mean for the Hornets offseason plans?

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James and Sam dive into the Hornets' struggle as they officially get eliminated from playoff contention and look at the impact of their race to the bottom of the standings. Then, they shift gears to talk March Madness, highlighting standout draft prospects and who might be donning purple and teal come June.

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In Part 1, James sits down with Greensboro Swarm Head Coach D.J. Bakker to break down the team’s most successful season to date. They dive into the Swarm's playoff push, Steve Clifford's influence, and the growth of KJ Simpson and Tidjane Salaun.

In Part 2 (15 min), Sam and James unpack the thrilling highs and disappointing lows of the Spurs/Clippers games, discuss Nick Smith Jr.'s removal from the starting lineup, and lastly (31 min) share their thoughts on ESPN’s latest report regarding LaMelo Ball’s future in Charlotte.

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James and Sam break down Miles Bridges' impressive recent performance, highlighting his career-high 46 points against the Cavaliers and his game-winning block on Cam Thomas. They then explore potential reasons behind Ball's post-All-Star break struggles. Lastly, they discuss Damian Baugh’s emergence since joining the team.

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Atticus & Eric share some of the most frustrating moments from the 24-25 season for Charlotte Hornets fans. LaMelo trade rumors are heating up for the summer, Should the Hornets hold or try to sale high on its franchise cornerstone? Eric and Atticus discuss what the framework for a deal would have to look like for the Hornets to move on from their young superstar. How could the draft lottery effect a potential LaMelo trade? A nuanced discussion on how the LaMelo situation could potentially play out.

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James and Sam dive into a heated debate over the primary reasons behind yet another disappointing and failed season. They dissect the biggest issues and assign percentages of blame across four key categories:

1️⃣ Players – Did underperformance or lack of effort play the biggest role?

2️⃣ Coaching – Were poor strategies and decisions a major factor?

3️⃣ Front Office – Did mismanagement at the top set the team up for failure?

4️⃣ Luck – How much of this season’s outcome was simply out of anyone’s control?

Tune in as they break down each category and debate how the blame should be distributed.

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