This week, Fran Fraschilla, basketball expert, joins the hosts to discuss everything from Joe Mazzulla’s coaching evolution to the rise of Spain’s pick-and-roll dominance in the NBA. Fran shares his thoughts on how college basketball has changed with the rise of NIL and the Transfer Portal, and the impact of international talent on the NBA. He also offers insights on generational prospects and how scouting has evolved globally.

The hosts also dive into recent matchups, starting with a Celtics vs Cavaliers preview. With the Cavs on an 8-game win streak, can they get revenge on Boston after their last loss? The hosts discuss how missing players like Darius Garland and Jaylen Brown might affect each team. Then, they break down the Mavericks at Lakers and Celtics at Pistons games. Luka Doncic made history with a triple-double against every NBA team—joining legends LeBron James and Russell Westbrook? And despite being without Brown, the Pistons stunned the Celtics—who saw that coming?

Tune in for all the hoops talk, predictions, and expert analysis with Travis Thomas & Ountae Campbell on this week's Hold My Banner! 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

01:04 Celtics vs Cavaliers Preview

06:07 Mavericks at Lakers / Celtics at Pistons Recap

11:44 Fran Fraschilla Interview - Joe Mazzulla, coaching evolution, International basketball, NIL, Transfer Portal, and Cooper Flagg

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