Last year's group had intense shared purpose of making the tournament. The young players are playing well enough to justify getting a big payday this summer. Darben Hamm is looking to make up for how he stumbled out of his first coaching job in the league. All those elements were working in their favor right up until they met the best team in the NBA.
Zach discusses Joel Embiid's recent comments about his future in Philadelphia, and talks Lakers outlook with ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Then (52:51) ESPN's Michael Schwartz -- research guru and lifelong Suns fan -- joins to talk the revamped Suns title chances.
McMenamin
Embiid opening the door to leave Philly (1:05)
Embiid’s playoff history (14:17)
How good will the Lakers be? (20:16)
LeBron is returning (24:29)
We are not far off from seeing players make a million dollars per game (28:58)
Anthony Davis extension looming (35:27)
Starting five (40:26)
Offense needs to be better (45:15)
Schwartz (52:51)
Air of skepticism around Suns (56:23)
Should be a Top 3 offense (1:01:33)
Ayton is the key to the defense (1:06:51)
Starting lineup (1:13:08)
Are you excited about this all-in team? Do you miss the homegrown feel of Bridges and Johnson? (1:15:34)
Need more consistency from Ayton (1:17:50)
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