The crew breaks down why NBA All-Star Weekend never lives up to the hype, debates replacements like Kawhi Leonard and Brandon Ingram, and dives into the strange math behind All-Star selections. Things spiral into a hilarious deep dive on Kevin Willis’ absurdly long career, old-head durability, and whether today’s NBA still has real enforcers after the “Jive at the Hive” incident.

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All-Star Weekend is here… and the crew isn’t buying the hype. This episode kicks off with a blunt assessment of why the NBA All-Star Game has become more spectacle than competition, and whether any part of the weekend still feels must-watch. From there, the conversation turns to the new All-Star tournament format, roster construction, and replacement selections — including Kawhi Leonard stepping in for SGA and Brandon Ingram taking Steph Curry’s spot.The group debates whether All-Star voting actually reflects the best players, how much fan voting skews results, and why being a “starter” ultimately doesn’t matter at all historically. A casual stat drop turns into a full-blown Kevin Willis appreciation segment, uncovering one of the longest, strangest, and most under-respected careers in NBA history — including MVP-vote confusion, insane durability, and playing into his mid-40s.The episode wraps with a look at the Hornets’ surprising run, the Bulls’ eternal play-in destiny, and a breakdown of the on-court fight dubbed the “Jive at the Hive.” The crew debates whether Isaiah Stewart is the NBA’s last true enforcer and why today’s league feels fundamentally different from the old-school era.Funny, chaotic, and extremely on-brand.__________________________________________________________

00:00 – All-Star Weekend fatigue
01:14 – Why nobody really cares about the All-Star Game
02:20 – New tournament format explained
04:30 – All-Star rosters & replacements
05:20 – LeBron, legacy, and why starting doesn’t matter
06:05 – Insane LeBron longevity stat
07:00 – Kevin Willis enters the chat
08:50 – Guessing Kevin Willis’ teams (very badly)
10:45 – MVP voting confusion 💀
12:10 – Kevin Willis appreciation & old-head durability
14:30 – Oldest players in NBA history
16:40 – Finishing the 2026 All-Star rosters
17:40 – Why everyone is named Jalen now
18:55 – Kawhi vs Chet All-Star debate
19:40 – Hornets’ surprise run & Bulls play-in destiny
22:30 – “Jive at the Hive” fight breakdown
24:50 – Is Isaiah Stewart the last NBA enforcer?