DeAndre Aiden is a guy who can be that defender who does a little bit of everything. It's just you don't know what effort you're gonna get out of him on a daily basis. He shows some tantalizing potential and doesn't quite reach it. Mike Beale, when he was like 20 years old in the 2015 playoffs, won 60 games against the Hawks. Just don't expect to be given equivalent to Dirk Nitsky on the 2011 Mavs or Giannis Antetokounmpo on the 2021 Bucks.
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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