In this episode, we welcome in OM3 correspondent and brand new Brooklyn Net, Mikal Bridges. But first, JJ and Tommy talk through Coach Of The Year and the give flowers to Boston Celtics coach, Joe Mazzulla. Then JJ addresses the comments from Dominique Wilkins and clears up any confusion on his feelings about Larry Bird, Bob Cousy and all the players that came before him. Then we get to Mikal's journey to becoming a Brooklyn Nets. Topics include: the moments after finding out about the trade, why he's going to miss Phoenix, why he thinks it actually makes sense that The Suns traded for Kevin Durant, what he's hoping to bring to The Brooklyn Nets, his big 45 point night, playing alongside Dorian Finney-Smith, how he's getting along with Jacque Vaughn and so much more.

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