The All-Star drama takes center stage as we dive into the All-Star Reserves Draft. Travis Thomas & Ountae Campbell go head-to-head, picking two guards, three frontcourt players, and two wildcards, debating who deserves a spot in the big game. With names like Anthony Edwards, James Harden, Trae Young, and the rising star Victor Wembanyama, the guys don’t hold back. Who should make it? It’s a heated discussion you won’t want to miss. We also talk about the big All-Star starter snubs—LaMelo Ball and Wemby are absolutely deserving, but did they get overlooked?

The action doesn’t stop there. Amen Thompson put on an absolute show at TD Garden, hitting a game-winner and leaving everyone wondering if the Rockets are finally turning a corner. Dillon Brooks surprised everyone with a slue of 3s too! Travis is betting on them, and we break down what’s going right in Houston. We also preview the Celtics vs. Bulls matchup and talk about what’s in store for both teams as they look ahead to the rest of the season.

Things get spicy with Jimmy Butler, who’s been suspended indefinitely by the Miami Heat after a dramatic walkout at shootaround. The guys discuss the messy situation, what it means for Miami, and where Jimmy might end up if the Heat decide to trade him. Is his asking price lower now? And what’s the real story behind his fallout with the team?

We wrap up the episode with a debate that’s been brewing for years—Stop me when you hear a better player than Anthony Davis. Travis and Ountae compare AD to legends like Joel 

Embiid, Charles Barkley, and others, trying to figure out where he ranks in NBA history. Is AD an all-time great or still flying under the radar?

Finally, the guys share their picks for this week’s must-watch League Pass games. Ountae is locked in for Timberwolves vs. Suns in a playoff rematch, while Travis is tuning in for Cavaliers vs. Heat, calling it a true litmus test for Miami’s grit and future.

It’s all that and more on this packed episode of Hold My Banner with Ountae Campbell & Travis Thomas! Catch 'Hold My Banner every Wednesday and Friday on NESN's Youtube, Twitch, and wherever you listen to podcasts.

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00:00 Intro 

03:55 Rockets Are A Real Problem (Part 1)

11:27 Celtics vs Bulls

14:03 NBA All-Star Starters Snubs

19:03 Rockets Are A Real Problem (Part 2)

25:28 NBA All-Star Reserves

34:40 Jimmy Butler Suspended Indefinitely

41:07 Stop Me When You Hear A Better Player Than Anthony Davis

45:25 Must Watch NBA League Pass Games

47:42 Bet On The Rockets

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