On today's show Sharp and Golliver begin by talking through Sharp's oral history of international players adapting to the NBA. Topics include: the bond between international players, the importance of American teammates, the Western Conference and European stylistic influences, the NBA's role in the evolution, and the joys of Dario Saric. From there they hit the mailbag to discuss the NBA's recent spate of fights (33:00), Kawhi's continued injury for the Spurs (39:00), a new Nets pick dream for the Cavs (43:00), accountability for Kings optimism (47:00), and the ongoing Markelle Fultz mystery (55:00). At the end (62:00): dark Wizards thoughts, Lonzo vs. Draymond, Shaq's statue, and Kyrie the dog.

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