As the cap goes up, like we're not far from a guy's making $70 million a year. Damian Loward is already on the books for 2027 at 63.3 million. It will come down to the idea in my opinion that a player missing a regular season game and getting paid a million dollars to do so when he's quote unquote healthy, will be seen as highway robbery. I'm not a fan who wakes up one day and is like, wait, this dude makes $87 million this year. There's so much emphasis on having your team and your best players ready to go at their top form for the post-season. These are things that are put into
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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