In today’s episode, I’m joined by Boston Celtics fanatic, Dan Mazzaglia, as we discuss the fast-approaching start of the 2023-24 season - including opening night, the ever-evolving James Harden saga and who will be the first player to attempt “the human nutmeg” on Victor Wembanyama!

Then we move over to the ESPN Top 100 Players list and dissect all our favourite picks - including Russell Westbrook at 94, Ja Morant at 35, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at 8, Tatum over Durant and Giannis over Jokic!

To close, we discuss the Boston Celtics side of the mega Damian Lillard/Jrue Holiday deal, what Jrue will mean for the Celtics, my concerns about their depth and leadership hole left with the departure of Marcus Smart.

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