Andre and Evan compare money to fame to see which reigns supreme (0:33). Afterward, they discuss the James Harden/Ben Simmons trade and the misperceptions lurking behind both of their images (9:20). Finally Isiah Thomas stops by to drop off a bag full of gems including what needs to be done to preserve the game, his absence from the Dream Team and the alternative history told about Michael Jordan's legacy, as well as his ownership stint with the Toronto Raptors and his thoughts on true athlete empowerment (21:46).

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