On today’s episode, Jason is joined by FS1 NBA analyst Ric Bucher for a lengthy basketball conversation heading into NBA All-Star Weekend. During the interview, J-Mac and Bucher share their thoughts on whether the Los Angeles Lakers are legitimate championship contenders, if we can expect LeBron James to return for a 24th NBA season (and presumably, a retirement tour), how the addition of James Harden in Cleveland has shaken up the Eastern Conference playoff picture, whether Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs have it in them to make run at the NBA Finals, and much more!

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