Logan Murdock and Raja Bell are back with another edition of Real Ones, taking a deep dive into the Western Conference hierarchy. Is it possible that the reigning champions, Oklahoma City Thunder, are even better than they were last season? Should they try to break the regular season win record? Are Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on their heels? Plus, Steph Curry and Under Armour have decided to end their partnership. What does this mean for Steph’s brand moving forward?
(0:00:00) Intro
(1:08) FanDuel ad break
(3:38) Are the Thunder primed to repeat as champions?
(16:33) FanDuel ad break
(19:30) Have the Nuggets closed the gap on the Thunder?
(28:26) Can the Spurs grab the Western Conference crown this season?
(36:59) What are the Rockets’ chances of winning the conference without a true point guard?
(46:41) Will the Lakers be a realistic threat in the West once LeBron returns?
(52:04) Brad Beal out for the season and the Clippers are free-falling.
(55:37) Steph and Under Armour have split.
(1:04:06) Real One of the Week!
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Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell
Producers: Victoria Valencia and Clifford Augustin
Additional Production Support: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins
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