The chapter delves into a comparison between the Lakers and Warriors, analyzing their strengths, key players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry, and coaching strategies. It highlights the challenges faced by both teams and the recent improvements made, focusing on player rotations and team dynamics. The discussion also touches on the financial aspect of coaching contracts and the disparity in salaries between WNBA players and coaches.
Zach and ESPN's Chiney Ogwumike discuss the Lakers' big week, LeBron approaching 40,000 points and their favorite LeBron moments, the Bucks' surge on defense, Giannis' MVP case and the awards race overall, Wemby vs Chet, Rookie of the Year, San Antonio's path forward, whether it's time to worry about the Clippers, Houston's struggles, the Pelicans, much more.
Does it matter if the coach makes more than most players on the team? (14:10)
LeBron's best moments (18:10)
Concerned about the Clippers? (23:38)
Trivia question (33:04)
The Bucks under Doc Rivers (35:31)
Why isn't Giannis talked about more as an MVP candidate? (49:57)
ROY race (57:10)
Rockets and Pelicans (1:06:58)
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