About this episode
Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the biggest NBA storylines heading into the season, starting with why Paolo Banchero could be one of the most pivotal players in the league. They discuss how Desmond Bane might elevate the Orlando Magic, whether Cade Cunningham is ready to take another leap, and why this year is critical for Donovan Mitchell and Joel Embiid. The guys also highlight Trae Young’s potential to spark a breakout year for the Hawks, Jaden Ivey’s role with the Pistons, and Amen Thompson’s growth in Houston alongside Jabari Smith and Reed Sheppard. Plus, they explore if Cam Johnson makes the Nuggets real title contenders, how De’Aaron Fox unlocks Wemby and the Spurs, and why Luka Dončić’s transformation could be the key to the Lakers. To close, Legler shares why he believes Steph Curry and the Warriors can still win it all and names Terrence Shannon Jr. as a major x-factor for the Timberwolves. 00:00 - Intro 05:08 - Why Paolo Banchero is one of the most pivotal players of the year 10:17 - How will Desmond Bane take the Orlando Magic to the next level? 16:19 - Can Cade Cunningham take another step forward? 22:33 - Why this year is the MOST important year for Donovan Mitchell 25:56 - Is this a make or break year for Joel Embiid? 31:02 - How Trae Young and the Hawks could have a breakout year 33:03 - Is Jaden Ivey the missing piece for the Pistons? 37:11 - How good will Amen Thompson be this year? 40:46 - How important are Jabari Smith and Reid Sheppard for the Rockets this year? 45:08 - Does Cam Johnson make the Nuggets real title contender? 48:31 - De’Aaron Fox is the key to unlocking Wemby and the Spurs 52:16 - Why (skinny) Luka Doncic is so important this year for the Lakers 55:22 - Tim Legler believes Steph Curry and the Warriors have a realistic chance to win it all 58:40 - Is Terrence Shannon Jr the biggest x-factor for the Wolves? FOLLOW ALL NBA Twitter: http://x.com/ALLCITY_NBA Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/allcity_nba/ TikTok : http://www.tiktok.com/@ALLCITY_NBA An ALLCITY Network Production All music credited to Greg Kramer, check him out on Spotify! Vivid Seats is offering an exclusive discount on Playoff tickets! Head to https://vivid-seats.pxf.io/c/3442941/2941442/12730 or download the Vivid Seats app and use promo code ALLNBA30 for $30 off your first ticket purchase of $300 or more. Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/allnba LUCY Nicotine: Let’s level up your nicotine routine with Lucy. Go to https://lucy.co/ALLNBA and use promo code (ALLNBA) to get 20% off your first order. Lucy has a 30-day refund policy if you change your mind. FanDuel: ALL NBA - Presented by FanDuel! Just visit https://fanduel.com/allnba to join today. You’ll get started with 150 in BONUS BETS if you win your first $5 bet. 21+ and present in Colorado. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-522-4700. Shady Rays is giving out their best deal of the season. Head to https://shadyrays.com and use code: AC35 for 35% off polarized sunglasses. Try for yourself the shades rated 5 stars by over 300,000 people. HelloFresh - Get 10 FREE meals at https://hellofresh.com/freenba. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.