Ric and Brendan discuss Haywood’s loyalty to his alma mater, North Carolina, and the unique Tar Heel brotherhood, including an active alumni group chat spanning generations of players. The conversation shifts to No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg’s preseason debut with the Dallas Mavericks, followed by a discussion about the factors beyond talent that earn players All-NBA and Hall of Fame accolades. They also explore the resurgence of skilled big men, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green’s transformational but polarizing impact, and how strength training and conditioning have evolved for modern bigs. The show closes with Brendan sharing what a circus the Washington Wizards were in comparison to his championship-winning days with the Dallas Mavericks.

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