The Full 48

Amin Elhassan, NBA Analyst for ESPN, joins to discuss the overrated Los Angeles Clippers, the Lakers unexpected dominance, LeBron's stamina and load management, the Houston Rockets' small ball style and how that best works for Russell Westbrook, what this year's Finals may look like, and the origins of The Pitino Game.

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The #1 Pick of the 2007 NBA draft, Greg Oden, joins "The Full 48 with Howard Beck" to discuss his memories of Kobe Bryant and David Stern, playing in the Big3, the evolution of Bigs, Kevin Durant, and overcoming substance abuse.

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Michael Lee from The Athletic returns for the 3rd Annual Full 48 All-Star Weekend Wrap-Up to break down the weekend festivities including the dunk contest and judging, the new All-Star Game format, and the incredible tributes to Kobe Bryant. They also discuss late Commissioner David Stern and the conspicuous absence of Michael Jordan.

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5x NBA Champion with Los Angeles Lakers and head coach of the LA Sparks, Derek Fisher, joins "The Full 48 with Howard Beck" to pay tribute to his Lakers brother, Kobe Bryant, and share thoughts on their special bond and friendship, Kobe's leadership style, his post-NBA career, and what the media got wrong about the basketball legend during his life.

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ESPN Senior Writer and host of "The Lowe Post" pod, Zach Lowe, returns to share a personal story about Kobe Bryant, along with his thoughts on Kobe's spot in the Top 10 players in history list. Zach also talks buyout season, and missed trade deadline opportunities by the Orlando Magic, Miami Heat, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, he weighs in on the plights of the Rockets and the Sixers, and which team has more to lose.

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Chris Mannix, Senior Writer for Sports Illustrated, returns to discuss trade deadline winners (Minnesota and the Clippers), the Houston Rockets, the Joel Embiid-Ben Simmons partnership, the perplexing Andre Drummond trade, Isaiah Thomas' career prospects, and the on-going disaster that is the New York Knicks.

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The newest member of Tuesday's night "NBA on TNT" broadcast team, and host of B/R's "The Lefkoe Show" podcast, Adam Lefkoe discusses his upcoming debut on "NBA on TNT" (which was postponed to Monday 2/4 due to the tragic passing of Kobe Bryant), his chemistry with Candace Parker, Shaq and Dwyane Wade, the behind-the-scenes relationship between Shaq, Charles Barkley, Ernie Johnson, and Kenny Smith, and the broadcast moves that Adam's "borrowing" from EJ. Plus, Adam gives a personal tour of famed Studio J in Atlanta, and speaks to his love of the Philadelphia 76'ers and Allen Iverson. And in a segment recorded on a later date (1/28/20), after Kobe's passing, Adam pays tribute to Kobe, recounts the legendary Laker's changing relationship with Philadelphia, and shares his own personal and emotional reaction to the devastating news.

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Former Los Angeles Times sports columnist turned Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern University, J.A. Adande, returns to pay tribute to the late, great Kobe Bryant with personal stories and recollections from his years covering the legendary basketball player both on and off the court.

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Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet discusses the Raptors current winning season, and why flying under the radar is a good thing, last year's Championship win, the superstar status of Pascal Siakam, Kawhi Leonard's departure, being an underdog, learning from Kyle Lowry, and the importance of setting goals.

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José Calderón, 14 year NBA veteran and Special Assistant to Executive Director of National Basketball Player's Association, discusses career on and off the court, playing alongside greats, in the Olympic Games, and his role at the NBPA.

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