This week on the Crossover, Mannix and Beck dive into the ripple effects of the Robert Williams injury and how it might impact Boston's ability to "bludgeon" their opponents. Plus, Miami's late season swoon, the raging debate over All-NBA slots, a bizarre feud between Ty Lue and Daryl Morey, and why the Nets with Kyrie back full time (but still no Ben Simmons) are causing Howard to invent the "Volatility Index."

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck first welcomes Pelicans analyst Antonio Daniels to discuss Zion Williamson’s (potential? Eventual? Imminent?) return to the court, plus thoughts on Heat infighting and the secret of Popovich’s success. Then, three-time champ Andre Iguodala joins the show to discuss sleep habits and his role in the new documentary, “The Quest for Sleep.”

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Mannix and Beck look back at the long career of Jamal Crawford who officially retired after twenty years in the NBA before taking a look at the Boston Celtics, who are poised to be the top team in the East heading into the playoffs after an abysmal start. The guys also take a look at the Miami Heat and what their weaknesses are compared to the team that reached the finals in 2020

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes veteran scribe (and Around the Horn panelist) J.A. Adande, to discuss the state of the Lakers, Gregg Popovich’s legacy and the 2022 Coach of the Year race

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Mannix and Beck break down what we saw when Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic faced off in Philadelphia and why the Kyrie Irving home playing status remains murky after he was caught in the Brooklyn locker room after a game. Mannix also talks to Nick Wright about his thoughts on how the Lakers got them into their current Russell Westbrook situation and why he thinks Luka Doncic deserves the MVP over Jokic

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes YES Network’s Sarah Kustok to discuss the ever-evolving and unpredictable Nets: contender or failed experiment? Later, author Gary Pomerantz joins Beck and Kustok to discuss the 60th anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game, which was featured in a recent episode of the NBA Flashback pod.

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Mannix and Beck discuss whether or not Ben Simmons deserves a video tribute from the Sixers when the Nets come to Philly, if the Russell Westbrook slander is being taken to far by some, if the MVP race is a two or three man race, and if Gregg Popovich is the greatest basketball coach of all time as he attempts to reach the all time wins record

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes NBA legend Dirk Nowitzki, to discuss his new biography, “The Great Nowitzki: Basketball and the Meaning of Life,” and lessons from his amazing career. Also: His rivalry with Dwyane Wade, his relationship with Luka Doncic, his role in the big-man evolution and much more.

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Mannix and Beck discuss if the Lakers trading LeBron James for a huge haul is a realistic possibility after another humiliating loss for Loss Angeles, what the future could be for James Harden and the Sixers if he continues to play like he did in his impressive debut with the team, and if the Knicks could part ways with Tom Thibodeau as they continue to struggle while limiting minutes for their young players

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On the Friday edition, Howard Beck welcomes three legends from the NBA’s 75th anniversary team: Bob Pettit, Elvin Hayes and Rick Barry. They discuss the state of the today’s game, player empowerment, guarding Wilt and Russell and much more.

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