Lucas computer: Welcome back to Cleats Court Podcast. I am your host, Lucas Forstner. Alongside me today is my co host, Taylor Wolfell. How's it going, Taylor? Taylor: Good. How are you, Lucas? Lucas computer: Doing great, ready to kick off our first ever episode. Excited to be here, excited to talk sports, something you and I talk about pretty much every day. We go back and forth, texting back and forth, all the big news, all the headlines. so now it's just I'm excited to get us going here, talking on here, send it out to the world, see if anyone likes us, see how many people hate us and got to ridicule us, but it's all good. So we're excited to be here, excited to get this podcast going, and we're gonna jump right into it. We're gonna start start with our top five NBA podcast. moves this offseason. And number one, the biggest talk of the town. First it was Jalen Brown. Now it's LeBron James. And that is the moves the 76ers have made this offseason have been incredible. I think that starting five is going to be one of the best in the league, especially in the East. so they traded for Jalen Brown. They got rid of Paul George and then they ended up signing LeBron James as well. with that What do you think Taylor is just like the biggest most important thing to that team's success? Like, do you think they need a little more depth or do you think like that starting five should just run the table in the East? What are your thoughts? Taylor: I think the starting five definitely has the chance to run the table in the East. I mean it's preloaded with Maxi and Edgecombe and Brown, LeBron and Bead if he's playing. So we don't know how much he'll play, but as long as he's healthy for the playoffs it should be good. And it'll be interesting to see how they get all like the who's who's gonna handle the ball the most or who's who's the main alpha and stuff like that. Are they all gonna be able to get along and everyone's gonna have their moments? Like That's his maxi's quarter, this quarter, then LeBron gets the next quarter, or it's gonna be really interesting to see how they do that kind of thing. And I think their depth is plenty good, as they just saw in Contavius Caldwell Pope Pope too. So they'll probably get one or two more veterans that were bought out or something like that, because who wants to go who doesn't want to go chase a ring with LeBron and and see what happens. So what do you what do you think? Do you think they have any weaknesses on the squad? Lucas computer: I think just the bigs. The bigs worry me, like the big depth worries me a little bit. I think if they signed, like a nice athletic big would be good. I don't know too much about their backup center blanket on his name right now. but like if embi if Embiid can stay healthy, I think that's gonna be crucial for their success because LeBron does well with having another big alongside him being on the floor. So he can work a little more perimeter game. He can post up if he wants to. Embiid can stretch the floor too, so that helps a lot too. but the biggest thing will be his health going forward. but yeah, those those young guards are gonna be so good. They're gonna be so tough to stop. Taylor: So fast. Lucas computer: Yeah, they're so fast, they're so athletic. All three of them can score. So it's gonna be it's gonna be fun to see kind of what their offense entails. I know you sent me a stat about usage ratings in the NBA. It was like Maxi, Edgecombe, and Embiid were all up at the top of those of that list, like in the thirty some percents. so just like in the top eight of the of the league, all in the same team, which is wild. and then LeBron is on there. Taylor: It equaled way over a hundred percent, that's for sure. And that's that's concerning when you're way over a hundred percent, 'cause that Lucas computer: Yeah. Taylor: can't happen when you're all together, so Lucas computer: Yeah. So like having that and then now you add LeBron who he needs the ball a lot. I shouldn't say needs the ball a lot, but he's gonna have the ball a lot. He's gonna be facilitating operating the offense. So it's gonna be it's gonna be interesting to see kind of what they do, but that's easily the number one move of the off season two moves I should say of the offseason is getting Jalen Brown, adding him to that ring. Even without LeBron, that's probably still the number one team. in the east, I'd say. Like before they signed LeBron, they're still competing for number one, maybe top two, top three in the league, just depending on how injuries and all that stuff goes. But adding LeBron just instantly boosted like their their title odds went way up as well. So I should say down in the betting world, but but it it's just gonna be it's gonna be a fun team to watch. So that's easily easily the number one number one team right now, number one moves of the off season as we like to say. So we'll get into the rest of those. We have a top five for moves this off season. but do you have anything else you want to add, Taylor, to to the Sixers? What do you what do you think do you think they need anybody else? or do you think they're pretty set and they'll be good to start the year at least? Taylor: I think they'll be pretty good and set to start the year. And I don't know if when you were trying to think of the back of big or you're trying to think of Dean Wade, 'cause they signed him who's a versatile, he can play like three, four, five in a pinch type of situation. So that's Lucas computer: Yeah. Taylor: at least somewhat of a bit back of big man for either spot. You don't want him as your starting center for too long, but be I'm sure you can fill in for him bead for a couple games. And yeah, I don't think they'll be getting swept by the Knicks in the second round this year anyways, that's for sure. So I'm excited to see how it all goes though when they start playing Lucas computer: Yeah. Taylor: together. Lucas computer: Yeah, I agree. even Taylor: But what Lucas computer: like even their team they had last year, they beat the Sec beat the Celtics, took care of business there, came back on them. I think Paul George. Paul George had a really good series against them, which they got rid of him, but you got Jalen Brown to the mix and LeBron, you're gonna be just fine in the playoffs. And LeBron's he's old, obviously, but he's still can do a lot of things on the basketball floor. We just saw it against the Rockets in the playoffs. He came out Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: and I wouldn't say took over 'cause Rui had a really good series that that series as well. Marcus Smart had a really good series. Kennard got hot a few times. So like the other guys stepped up, but LeBron was still putting up big numbers and just dominating the game, which is crazy to see as a was he forty one now? I think he's forty one. Yeah. Taylor: Yeah. Yep. Turned forty two in December, which is crazy. Lucas computer: Yeah, he's gonna he's gonna do exactly what he wants to do. Don't matter. But I'm blanking on the big. I think I can't exactly remember. It wasn't I know it wasn't Dean Wade. Dean Wade is he'll probably he'll probably be like back up to LeBron or like come in, be one of the first Taylor: TV. Lucas computer: guys off the bench 'cause he can stretch the floor. Really good shooter too. I mean I think he's like six foot nine too, so that helps. But so he is kind of like a forward, but he's probably plays more like a perimeter forward kind of thing. More more spot up shooter kind of thing, but I think it starts with the B. I can't remember exactly what was, but we'll figure we'll figure it out eventually. But anyway, let's get into what we think is the second biggest move this offseason. This one's a little bit more controversial, I'd say. but I'm I'm gonna go with the Timberwolves trading for Lamello as the second biggest move of the off season off season, just because Lamello is he's still pretty young. Sp he's been like in the year league for like six years, I think. so adding him, like he's definitely a star player in the league. Just two Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: years ago he was averaging thirty two a game, something like that. So he was over thirty, I remember. and then talks of being the MVP of the league. So he's he still has all those skills. He's in my opinion, he's one of the most skilled basketball players in the NBA, just pure talent. I mean, his handles, he can finish in various ways, you can get to the basket at will. and he's long. He's six foot seven. And people still Taylor: Yeah. Lucas computer: can't slow him down, which is incredible. but yeah, just adding heading him and then you have Ant as well. Those two. McDaniels is still there too. So I think just those guards are gonna be really good. Kinda similar to Sixers where their guards are gonna kinda just carry them, lead the way. And then the bigs just kinda fill in, defend, rebound, just kinda do what they want. But I'll kinda push over to you. What do you think are the What do you think about this this move that they made? I know they got rid of Nas Reed, which is a a pretty big hit. what do you think? Do you think that they got better with this from the off season? Taylor: I would s I would say they probably got a little bit better, but it's hard when you lose 'cause they obviously traded Julius Randle away to the Brooklyn Nets this off season too, so they pretty much lost the entire depth chart of their power forwards. So but that means they can just go nice and small and put Jaden McDaniels at the fourth spot if they want to get even faster and more shooting on the court and then just have Rudy Gobert probably get every rebound possible and maybe average like fifteen, sixteen rebounds a game 'cause he's gonna need to do that with playing with four guards or three guards and then Jaden McDaniels at the four. So but it'll be fun though, 'cause I mean Lamella ball won't have the spotlight on him as much now and won't have to have the pressure of doing everything when you have to play next to one of the best players in the league and Anthony Edwards. That'll take a lot of pressure off him. And he won't be needing to shoot fourteen threes a a game or whatever he he did in Charlotte 'cause he would He would shoot a lot there, but he definitely won't need to take as many or at least have better looks when he is taking three pointers when he's not the main focus for the defense. So I think it's gonna be a good fit. And they were a team I wouldn't I wouldn't have been surprised if LeBron would have chose to play there because that would have been a a pretty fun fit seeing LeBron go up and down the court with those guys like and they needed a a four, so that would have been almost like a perfect spit for perfect fit to put LeBron in in right there. So but yeah, I'm excited to see the new look T wolves. Lucas computer: Yeah, yeah. It's gonna be like you said, you said they're gonna get up and down. They're gonna be fast, athletic. living here in Charlotte, I get I've seen plenty of Hornets games the last couple of years. I mean that's Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: exactly what they did. Mello pushing the ball in transition, getting the ball to head. Alle Oops, Dunks all over the place. I mean those guys they were actually really fun to watch this past year 'cause they had so many good athletes on the floor and then Khan just added another element to that team too, which is really cool. But I think Lamello's is to do the same thing he just did with the Hornets. Sometimes he may may shoot you out of a quarter, may shoot you out of a half, but he'll he'll get it figured out. And he likes he likes to shoot the ball quite a bit sometimes. But it'll happen. It happens, you know. Some of the best players they gotta take the most shots, you know. So, those are the only guys allowed to shoot some of the types of shots that they're allowed to shoot. So, and for good reason. Like we said, one of the most skilled scorers in the NBA. So, That's gonna be a really fun team to follow this year. contending in the West. I'll kind of put you on the spot a little bit here. Where do you think they would fall on in the playoffs? Do you think they could be a top top half of the team, top half team in the playoffs, or you think they're kind of just pushing very end of like the sixth through eight seed somewhere in there? What do you think there? Taylor: It's it it'll be interesting 'cause I think the Western Conference has definitely gotten a little bit worse this past off season with no more Kawhi and LeBron going east and some teams like the Nuggets really haven't done a whole lot because they're pretty strapped by the salary cap. So I think and they finished sixth last year, so I don't see them finishing any worse than sixth place for sure. I think they could maybe hop the Rockets and Lakers and maybe even the Nuggets if If they get some good production from their forwards, or if they find even another forward in the the rest of the off season. 'Cause I know they're kinda rumored to Jonathan Kaminga as well, so that that could be a an athletic bigger guy to get in there and fill a role for them. So I think they definitely could be top five for sure. Like four or five, I could see that. What about you? Lucas computer: Yeah, I'd I'd agree with that. I think they fall right in there. I don't think they'll like record wise regular season, I don't see them surpassing or staying even with like the Thunder or the Spurs this upcoming year. Taylor: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Lucas computer: I c at the most, I could see them sneaking into like the third spot if they all stay healthy and they're just clicking right away, 'cause it's gonna take a little bit for them to all kind of figure out each other on the floor too. But I think if they can get it together early in the season, They could push for that, yeah, like a four five seed somewhere in there, they're gonna fall. we gotta remember the Rockets are still pretty much reloading that team that they just had and they Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: kinda fizzled out in the playoffs there. Didn't look the greatest in the playoffs. Taylor: A D was banged up at the end of the year too, so that never helps. Lucas computer: Yeah, yeah. One of the best scores ever to play the game. So it a th Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: a healthy K D is obviously gonna help a lot. They have a lot of young talent there on that team yet too. If some of those guys can take Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: some bigger roles this year they can they can step up. But yeah, for the Timberwolves, it's definitely in that like three to three to six range, I think they could fall this year. Like you said, the West is not quite as strong this year either, which is opens up the door for them and some other teams that are kind of just sitting on the edge trying to Trying to least make the conference finals and get a little further. So Taylor: It opens up the door until you have to face the thunder or spurs in the playoffs anyways, that's for sure. Lucas computer: Yeah. Yeah. So it's gonna be just seeing like Ant he can take over games. He's he's incredible, but Taylor: He's so fun to watch, yeah. Lucas computer: yeah, but he just hasn't quite got over that hump yet. Like he runs into the the best team in the in the playoffs and then they just can't take care of business. But I think I think this year this could be a a big step forward for them. Maybe they get Western Conference Finals and Try to push one of those teams. Maybe they'll get lucky wherever they fall in the playoffs and try to push one of those teams in the Western Conference Finals, which would be sweet. But yeah, that's definitely definitely our number two spot right now. I think that's one of the most intr intriguing teams to follow this year. so we had Sixers at number one for the best moves this year or this offseason. and then Timberwolves at number two with that Lamello trade. And then number three, the news. That saddened both of us as Bucks fans. Giannis goes to the heat. I'm I'm not mad at Giannis by any means for going there. It's definitely just it was just time. He's been with the Bucs for 13 years. So we had 13 awesome years. Best Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: best 13 years of watching Bucks basketball you can imagine. So yeah, Taylor: In our lifetime anyway. Lucas computer: you know, in our lifetime. So in the last 30 years pretty much that we've been watching Taylor: Yeah. Lucas computer: Bucks basketball. definitely Sucks to see him go. Sucks to see him play for somebody else. But I am happy for him. Him in a new place where he can just be himself again, not have all these rumors floating over his head. he had a lot of injuries too this these last couple of years since they won the NBA Finals. so that's been kinda frustrating to see even just for him. It's been frustrating to see him having to deal with all that stuff. and then the coaching changes, which we're not gonna get into the Bucks coaching changes in this podcast, but A whole bunch of stuff that he was going through. What's Taylor: Save that for a later one. Lucas computer: it? Taylor: We'll save that for a later podcast. Lucas computer: Yeah, yeah, we'll talk about the Bucks plenty on here, so we won't get into that today. But Miami Heat. So what do we think? Would they they got they got Giannis, picked up Giannis, but they traded a haul for Giannis. Like most of their role players are gone. but they have Giannis and they have Bam, so I guess their front court is established. They're gonna be one of the most dominant, if not the most dominant front court in the league. but what are your thoughts? What do you think they I kinda know a little bit what you're thinking, but What do you think they're they could do to make that team a little bit better, even though they did pick up one of the best players in the league? Taylor: Yeah, it's it's a tough one to think about because they obviously got better on the the top end of their roster. But when you lose three, four guys that were playing key roles for you and you were barely a a tenth seed last year, it's pretty hard to make that big improvement when you lose four guys like that. But getting Bobby Portis that trade, that was probably a big move for them because he's a shooter and that's what they need most around Giannis and Bam is some shooters to give some room to operate and then they The signing of Tim Hardaway, that was a pretty big one as well, because he's one of the best shooters in the league. So I think they made some good moves, but they definitely could use some more moves. I don't know what exactly is all out there in the market right now, but there's always some trades happening and these NBA teams get so creative to find ways to help out their superstars. So who knows what moves they have up their sleeve. I know Damar DeRozan is a is a popular candidate right now. So I think he's about to get bought out, but he doesn't really give you outside shootings, so I'm not sure exactly how much that helps. But and then I almost kind of forget Andrew Wiggins is still there. He's like went from being talked about so much as being the next superstar and then he kinda got in the league and not necessarily fizzled out. I mean he still scores fifteen to twenty points a game, so there's nothing wrong with that for an NBA career. But it'll be interesting to see how they all fit in there together with not much shooting, but they're gonna be really good on defense, that's for sure, with Bam and Giannis protecting everything at the rim and And that Davey and Mitchell and Wiggins being athletic on the wings. Like I think they could be they could be pretty fun to watch. So it'll be interesting to see what el what other moves they have up their sleeve. And then obviously Eric Spostra's still there, so it always helps to have one the best coaches in the league, maybe one of the best coaches ever with his track record. So it'll be fun to see. Lucas computer: Yeah, that's that's a good point. I completely forget Spoolstra is there. He's been one of the best coaches in Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: the league since he became a head coach. So having him's Taylor: Job. Lucas computer: definitely gonna help. I mean he's he's pushed that Heat team the last how many seasons to playoff contenders, or at least trying to squeeze into the playoffs even though they didn't have much on the team to get him there. Or they've been banged up. A lot of seasons they've been banged up. Taylor: Yeah. Lucas computer: but yeah, just like as like Tyler Hero is a great basketball player. But having him as your your main guy for going into the playoffs and as the main guy in the playoffs can be a struggle, I'd say, 'cause teams can keep they can kind of take away that off the ball guy, get physical, try to hold him on picks and all that kind of stuff too. But the teams that he was able to produce solid solid outcomes all the time with them. I think it was it was impressive what he can do as a coach, but yeah, the like Tim Hardaway, he's gonna help with their backcourt. they still have Davon Mitchell, he'll be solid and then I have no idea who's in the mark. I didn't even think of DeRozan either being available out there. Wiggins, you forget he's on the team like you said too, which is is crazy to think about. Taylor: A good n a good name that could possibly help if the Mavericks either buy him out or decide to trade him for something would be Clay Thompson. That'd be a a fun little addition to put out there on the wing and just let him shoot it. So that I mean he's getting old but he can still shoot it. So that'd be that'd be a good addition. Lucas computer: Yeah, that that's what they need. They need somebody who can shoot the ball. 'Cause we know Giannis ain't gonna do it. Every once in a while he can do it, but not very often. So no. Taylor: You don't want that to happen though. Lucas computer: You don't you want Giannis to use his his strengths and just dominate on the floor. So but yeah, so that's I don't know if you have anything else for that that conversation, but that's definitely our our third biggest move of the off season in the NBA. we'll move on to four. This one's a little kind of a toss up right now because it's not official, but Kawai going to Toronto, I think I think that works out for both of those teams. But obviously Toronto Taylor: Sure. Lucas computer: being like borderline playoff team in the playoffs, like like trying to sneak into the playoffs the last few years. I think adding Kawhi elevates their game. Obviously he's he's getting up there in age two and health wise it's been a struggle lately. But I think if he can get healthy during the right time of the year. I think that that Toronto team could be really good with him. but I kinda I'll switch it right over to you. Just what are your thoughts, just initial thoughts with Kwai going there and we'll we'll just kinda stick with the how that helps Toronto for now and then we'll get into the the clippers right after that. Taylor: Yeah, I mean Kawhi had probably his best year probably ever as a clipper last year with the amount of games he was able to play and he scored almost twenty eight points a game, which is it's a pretty good season when you can average twenty eight a game. So I think he'll slide in well. I didn't even realize or I guess I forgot the Raptors a fifth seed last year, so they were better and more talented than I guess I gave them credit for. When I heard they were making the move for Kawhi, I'm like, Really I think that can put them over the hump? But I mean I guess they're closer to that than what I thought. I mean It's tough when you get rid of Brandon Ingram. He's a pretty good score for them, so that but Kawhi will obviously fill that in. But it'll be interesting with the if the move ever even becomes official or if Kawhi's suspended or or what happens with all that. But I think they definitely I think they maybe move up a spot or two in the east to like the three or four seat for sure. Maybe jump like the Pistons and Celtics with this move, but It's all gonna come down as it's easy to say it comes down to health, but that's definitely the big thing with Kawhi is how many games are in k how many games are we gonna get out of them. So but if any anything like if golf of last year, that was a really good season. So I was it was a good move. And then he obviously is loved in Toronto for bringing them the championship before already. So it'd be kinda a fun little not necessarily homecoming, but a second homecoming because he offs he started in San Antonio. So but it'll be it'll be good for him to get back there. I think it'll be fun to watch. Lucas computer: Yeah, I agree with that. I I always forget how good the Raptors actually were getting into the playoffs last year. but I mean they have they have Scotty Barnes, Brandon Ingram, Dickie plays a decent role on that team. RJ Barrett. RJ Barrett Taylor: And RJ Barrett. Yeah. Lucas computer: there too. So so with Kawhi adding Kawhi, they would still have R J, they'd still have Scotty Barnes on there. It's gonna be the main three guys on that team. but I think with with him just adds a whole new a whole new element where He plays both ends of the floor. I mean, we saw him in the All Star game when those guys were actually playing. Go off for however many like thirty points, thirty straight points, which is insane to do. against Taylor: Yeah. Lucas computer: a bunch of young guys too. He went out there and performed and showed what he can still do, which is awesome to see. but yeah, him to Toronto would be awesome. A nice little homecoming. He wasn't there very long, obviously, but won a championship for them. So bringing him back, I'm sure a lot of Raptors fans are excited to see Kwai come back in there. and I think You lose quite a like a decent bit with Brandon Ingram leaving, I'd say. just he's he's had some really decent years, I'd say. he's Taylor: Underrated for sure. Lucas computer: yeah, like doesn't get much hype, but d he's just still so smooth, such a g pure s like score in general. but I think we switch gears a little bit to the Clippers and what they have done this off season 'cause they're kinda part of this being in the Being in our top four here, the quiet trade was huge, but I think this is also a big move for the Clippers. because now they've added potentially, they've added Brandon Ingram, they've added Grady Dickey, and then I'm just gonna list off a couple other names that they've added and are keeping from last year. Keaton Wagler, they just drafted, which I think he's gonna be very good for them. I think he can fill a role right away. I think what are your thoughts on Keaton? You probably think he can fill a roll right away too? Taylor: Yeah, that was that was a a good pick for sure. And he's a another one of those bigger guards that can kinda do a little bit of everything. And yeah, Brandon Ingram sneakily scored twenty one points a game last year. Like that's that's no slouch at all. So that's a it's a really good addition. And when you can add him and future draft picks and then Grady Dick, I think that was a a good smart move for the Clippers that weren't going anywhere is currently constructed and they obviously moved on from Harden already, so that was good and then they I mean, Brooke Lopez is like the old man in the room still, but it's always good to have a good veteran presence there. Lucas computer: Love, love Brook Lopez over here. Big Brook Lopez fans over here. Taylor: But yeah, I think I think that was that was that was good move. That was one of those good moves on both sides that I can see both sides being really happy with how that turned out. And it's hard to project what a pick in twenty thirty three or whatever it is is gonna it's gonna turn out. That could be a high pick, it could be a low pick, no one knows. So but I think it's definitely a good trade. And then I know a Toronto Raptors fan around here, he texted me immediately. He's like, Raptors gonna win the championship again. So I I know they're pretty excited to get Kawhi back there in Toronto. So this is a g it's a good one of those good trades that you like both sides of it. Lucas computer: Yeah. Yeah, for sure. For sure. and then just a couple other guys that are adding to the Clippers roster. they picked up Rui H Hachimura, which is a big really good pickup. he played a big role for the Lakers last couple of years. Played he played really well in the playoffs last year. and then they also still have Darius Garland. they got Benedict Matherin and Derrick Jones Jr. as well. So they're still they have some pretty solid young, really good I'd say you're like role players right now but can step in and I think that team in general is just gonna be a bunch of really solid, strong, like role player type guys. and role players is in like they can still put up fifteen, twenty points on any given night. so a l j a little bit better than Taylor: They're they're kinda like kinda kinda like the Bucks of the Western Conference where they just don't have a star but they have a bunch of random dudes for who knows who's gonna gonna score twenty five thirty that night. So it's it's kinda fun to see how young teams like that pan out. So it's I think they get I think they're set up for the future now for sure though. Lucas computer: Yeah, I think like those teams are so h tough to guard 'cause you don't you can't just key in on one guy and then Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: a lot of times as long as you have a good coach, they can just kind of make the entire team work well together, play well together, and make that even Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: more difficult for the opponent, which is awesome. but yeah, like them and the Bucks, which we'll get into a little bit, just the additions that they made, like you said, there's no big star on the team, but it's a bunch of guys that can go out and play, and it's a lot of guys that's been in the league. For a decent amount years now, so they know how things go. They know how to fill a roll when they need to fill a roll, they know how to step up when they need to step up. So it's gonna be a fun team to watch. I think the Clippers, they didn't they don't lose in this trade at all. I think both teams, like you said, it's kind of a win win trade, which is awesome to see. You don't see that happen all the time. but when it does happen, it's really cool to see when teams are just ready to kind of mix it up, try to try some new things, try a different roster, or just a couple different pieces. So that is our top four. For our NBA offseason moves. And our last offseason move, number five. Taylor: Mm moves plural. Lucas computer: moves because they have may have made a lot of moves. I'd probably the most moves I'd say easily from any team in the NBA this year. that is Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: the Lakers. The Lakers roster flip here. completely just re-hauled the roster. They've kept like three guys that actually played last year, which are Luca, Reeves, and Laravia. La Ravia. Laravia. but just kind of kept those three guys as their core Core dudes, and then obviously they lost LeBron, they lost Rui, they lost DeAndre Ayton, Jackson Hayes, Marcus Smart, Luke Connard, like the list just goes on. Those all those names filled a role last year and started or came off right off the bench as a sixth or seventh man. So losing those guys. if you're a Lakers fan, you might be a little bit disappointed losing a couple of those guys. Hachimur, I think, is probably the biggest loss out of all those guys. Losing Connard. Taylor: Yeah. Lucas computer: is tough too just 'cause he's such an elite shooter. it's always nice to have with somebody like that, which he proved in the playoffs last year and towards the end of the year for them. and then obviously LeBron, you lose LeBron, but I think it was just his time to go, time to go move on and then just finish his career somewhere else. but let's talk about the guys that they brought in. They brought in Walker Kessler, they brought in Sandro Mammu, they brought in Colin Sexton, they brought in Quentin Grimes, Kavon Looney, Jaden Hardy. Mateis Thibel, Zaire Williams, and then they drafted Cameron Carr. So they just brought in a haul of different different players. Taylor: It's long list of people. Lucas computer: It's a big list. It's not like some of those names you've probably heard of, but most of those guys kind of just fill in the role that most of those other guys have left in that roster. but I guess kind of bring it to you, Taylor, who do you think is the best pickup they've brought in? let's say outside of Walker Kessler since he's he was he was I don't Taylor: man, that was gonna be my answer. Lucas computer: know, he was he's just kinda like their biggest their biggest move all the off season. But all those other guys, those like role guys, who do you who do you see just kind of making the biggest impact on that team this year? Taylor: Hmm. Well, I'm just gonna touch on Kessler real quick, just 'cause I like Lucas computer: Yeah, go ahead. Taylor: Luca Luca loves to play with a a good big man and that was one of his, I guess, supposedly requests from the Lakers. So they went out and got probably maybe the best one available. I mean they had to give up some good stuff, but Kessler could be a double double every night guy, protect the rim and just go to work in the paint for you. So and give big guy for picking rolls too, is he's a he's one big guy. So I think that'll be a good fit for sure. But of the other ones, I would say Colin Sexton. I think that was a really sneaky good signing for them as he's versatile, scores fifteen points a game, c afraid to come off the bench. And I think it's just what they need behind Reeves and Luca because they need they don't really have anyone else behind those guys. So that was pretty pretty important to solidify that backup point guard that can come in as a point guard or shooting guard and even probably play alongside those guys if they want to go three guards for a little bit and get some more versatility out there. So that's my pick. So what what about you? What do you think was the most important one of of the others? Lucas computer: Yeah, yeah, the others. I think I'd have to agree with you. I think the just just picking up Sexton was a huge, huge get for them. like you said, just to fill that role. Like Reeves had some injuries this past year, Luca had some injuries, so somebody who can come in and fill a bigger role if they needs if like if he needs to score a little bit more, he could kind of fill that role. Not obviously to the extent of those guys, but he can do a really nice job filling in there. he spent some time with the Hornets too. but then they picked up Kobe White. So he was he became kind of that backup point guard role. but yeah, Sexton, I think he's still still a really good backup point guard. He can start for you if need be too, but he's definitely like the biggest pickup. Kavon Looney, he c he can fill in that backup center position. I think he'll be pretty solid for them as well. The rest of these guys are like play solid defense, fill a fill a roll, get the ball to Luca and Reeves. Like they're not gonna be bona fide scorers or anything like that. But if you can get to fill a decent role and be like kind of like three and D guys. that's just such a big role now in the NBA. So as long as you can do that, and then those primary ball handlers can do what they do, I think you'll be right. But it's gonna be an interesting team to watch this year. They're gonna be Taylor: That's why I think that that that Mammu sign was pretty underrated, underappreciated, I guess, 'cause he shot thirty nine percent from the th three point line last year on almost five attempts a game. So that's that's pretty good volume shooter right there. And when you play with Luca and Reeves and on the pick and rolls, like you're gonna get plenty of op open looks from up there. So I think that was a very under underrated signing that could play really well there together. So Lucas computer: Yeah, 'cause he was he was at the Raptors this past year. Correct, right? Yeah. So Taylor: Yep. That's another good player on that team last year, so Lucas computer: Yeah, play top five team in the East last year that we forgot about. Taylor: Mm-hmm. Yeah. Yeah. Lucas computer: but yeah, I think I think the Lakers overhaul of players this year will be interesting to watch, but we'll see. Cameron Carr too out of Baylor, he could possibly fill a role on that team. he's not starting for that team, but he can I think he could possibly fill in as a backup somewhere on there. Just kind of see how he develops in this off season here. but other than that Still got Bronny James too. I mean they still got a James. They can Taylor: can't forget about him, so Lucas computer: as long as they got Bronny James, they they can make a run, you know? But Taylor: Will he will he be in Philly by the end of the off season? Lucas computer: That would be interesting to see if he stays there. but I do think all jokes aside, Brownie'd had he's has some moments. I know when he goes down to the G League, he balls out. I think he's just maybe just not quite to that NBA caliber level where he can fill. He Taylor: Yeah, and pretty solid defender I'd say already. Lucas computer: is, yeah, super athletic. He's very quick, he's strong on defense. it's I think it's just offensively in the NBA, he struggles a little bit for whatever reason it may be, but Like I said, he goes down to the G League, he's scoring twenty five points, he's going off and just doing his thing. which a lot of guys that fill roles in the NBA can go down to the G League and do that. But obviously you can s just kind of see that he definitely belongs to be there. but yeah, we'll see. See what kind of jokes are flying this year from Bronny James when he's out on the floor. But other than that, we're gonna move on to our honorable mention from NBA off season moves. and that is our hometown favorite, Milwaukee Bucks. Let's Taylor: Go box. Lucas computer: go Bucks. Haven't been able to say Bucks in Six in quite a few years, which is not fun. Taylor: But but we can say that forever because they won the finals in six games, so Lucas computer: Exactly. Or the best moment of our lives thus far, other than the Green Bay Packers win the Super Bowl, has got to be the Milwaukee Bucks winning in two thousand twenty one. But that was awesome year to watch. But outside of that, we're gonna talk about what they've done this year. Obviously they traded Giannis. I think if you're gonna trade Giannis, that's one of the best hauls that you're gonna get for Giannis. didn't get a Bona fide star, but you still have a guy that was an all-star in Tyler Hero, and he gets to come back home to Milwaukee, which is really cool. it sounds like he's excited to come back, which is awesome to hear as well. He spent some time in obviously went to Kentucky, left Wisconsin after committing to Wisconsin. He decided to decommit, go to Kentucky. So some Wisconsin fans probably aren't here happy about that still. personally. Yeah, hope Taylor: Hopefully they can forgive by now. Hopefully they can forgive. Lucas computer: hopefully they forgave him by now, but personally, I thought it was a great idea by him, great decision to go to Kentucky and be a one and done and get to the league, which was his goal. So no feelings hurt Taylor: Yeah. It worked out. Lucas computer: over here. I know you're very similar to my opinion on that. but yeah, so it's awesome to see Tyler Hero is coming back to Milwaukee. I think he's just gonna ball out for them this year. Def he's been over twenty points a game pretty much every year that he's played in the league, so I think this year is gonna be no different. I think he comes in and becomes their leading scorer this year and becomes the guy. especially big big shot moments. Who are you gonna give the ball to? It's gonna be Hero. but others other than him, they got Kell O'Ware, Jamehack's Junior, Karis Lavert they added, and then Braden Berry's, Nate Amant. they also drafted those two, and then those are just some of the other hauls from that trade. Yes, Casparis. Taylor: And that Casparus Yakachonis. Yakachonis, something like that. So Lucas computer: Casparis, hopefully you can become something for them as well. who's who Taylor: I always like getting a a big point guard is always always a good thing for me. So he's only the second seas going into a second season, so who knows what we'll get from him. Lucas computer: Yes, yes. So they've they've made I mean this is gonna be a brand new roster, pretty much, which is gonna be really cool to see. I think I think it could be a very good roster. I think it's very gonna be pretty underrated as a roster this year. nobody's really gonna talk about them 'cause they lost Giannis, so everybody's gonna think that the Heat are gonna be a much better team than they probably will be this year. but yeah, I think the Bucks are gonna be very underrated to start this year. They got A bunch of guys that can fill fill roles on that team. we haven't even talked about we haven't even brought up Miles Turner's still there. Kyle Kuzba could yeah, Taylor: Ryan Rollins. Lucas computer: Ryan Rollins had a really good year at point guard last year. he kinda he he showed up, came out of an outward kind of last year. had some really big games. I know I did a Dynasty basketball league for the first time in my life last last season, and Ryan Rollins was my starting point guard the entire year, and my team did really well. So Taylor: Good good pickup. Lucas computer: yeah, I just kind of didn't change my lineup at all, but it worked out for it worked out for me. But but when I was paying attention to it, Ryan Rollins, he was just balling out. So I kept him in there and start the year. but outside of that, also signed re-signed Gary Trent Jr. off of his worst season as a buck. Or possibly ever. So we'll see what happens with that. I think there's plenty of guys like A.J. Green too, still there, but I think there's I think there's plenty on that roster. And I'll kind of let you take over from here what your thoughts are on this Bucks roster. I know you and I aren't too high on Gary Trent being one of those guys that they kept for this year, but go ahead and just share your thoughts of what what that Bucks roster can be this year. Taylor: it's gonna be interesting to see if they have any more moves coming too, because they got I think last I saw was sixteen players under contract and you can only have fifteen going into the season. So I'm interested to see if there's a move coming up for one of the soon to be free agent guys on their last year, like Cuzmo. I'd hate to see Hawkes traded already, but he was I heard rumors about him because him and Hero are going into their last year of their deal, so it makes sense if you get something of value for them and you needed that roster spot. But I hope those guys are there for the year and maybe can get an extension in place early on for those guys. But I think they got they got another move coming, so it's gonna be interesting to see because they just need to do something. So and I'm just excited to as we kind of talked about with the Clippers, just you have a bunch of random guys like Hawkes can score twenty any game. Hero averages over twenty a game and some young guys like Clel Ware'll be interesting to see what kind of like improvements they can make, getting a bigger role as being a A big guy that can shoot and kind of athletic and a local Lucas computer: Yeah. Taylor: Arkansan, so that's always fun to root for the the local Arkansans. So but Lucas computer: Yeah, I didn't I didn't even I didn't even touch on touch on where at all, but yeah, you I'll let you go keep going in a second here. But Kell O'Ware didn't really get big minutes last year playing for the Heat. Him he got decent minutes, but playing behind BAM most of the season. I Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: think he would be an awesome guy to just let him go and get a bunch of minutes for them early on and see what he can do, 'cause very athletic, can shoot it too. he adds a whole new element to that team, which is awesome to see. between him and Turner, they have some really good bigs to use and play off each other. I don't think they'll play together, but if one is lacking in the game, I think the other one can step in and play a big role as needed. But yeah, go ahead and keep keep doing your thing here about the Bucks Hall that they have. Taylor: Yeah. And then one guy would be cool to see them get rid of and not not n doesn't sound nice to say cool to get rid of, but I would be okay with them getting rid of Kyle Kuzmo. Even though he he kinda did the dirty work last year when they were struggling and and not even a playoff team. He was out there doing what good old Doc Rivers wanted him to do and he was he was defending where he needed to and he was he was he was giving it his all so it was it was cool to see that from a guy that has been on really good teams before and he He's thought he'd be on a good team in Milwaukee and things didn't work out quite as he thought they would. But I gained a little bit of respect for him watching him play last year, but he's another guy going into the last year of his deal that would make sense for some contending team, say Sixers or Heat or Nuggets need a little bit more depth or something. Maybe they could figure out some trade for him. But yeah, other than that, like I'm excited to see the rookies with Braden Burries looking so good in summer league. It's It's only summer league, but it's it's you're playing against some two or even three year NBA guys and you're not just playing against all rookies out there. So it was encouraging to see him play really good and he maybe had like two turnovers all summer league long in four or five games. So that's just awesome to see. And he shot the ball well. And just kind of one of those combo guards that can play one, play two, play on the ball, off the ball. And I'm just excited to see what these young guys can do. And then Nate Ament, he'll be a more of a project. But he's got some high ceiling, low floor for sure, but definitely a high ceiling as well with his length and his shooting ability and athleticism. It'll be be interesting to see what these young guys can turn into. So it's it sucks when you lose Giannis, but it's and Bobby. Can't forget Bobby because Milwaukee loved Bobby Portis. So gotta gotta Lucas computer: yeah. Love, love meet some Bobby Portis. Taylor: gotta keep saying Bobby's name. But it'll be it's a good start to the rebuild for sure. the picks way out in the future those mean nothing at this moment, but it was it was a good haul that they got with four young players and some several picks in the future. So I'm excited to see who steps up and what kind of role we do with the new coach Taylor Jenkins in town as well. I think it's gonna be it's gonna be a good brand of basketball to watch, even though they may not win as much as we'd want them to win, just 'cause the East, as I've said before, is just better in general too, so It'll be a a stretch to be a playing team, but I don't think they'll be too far away from the the ten seeds. So it'll it'll be a fun year for the Bucks and something different. That's probably the the most exciting part is just having a different brand of basketball to watch. So what about you? Wha who are you most excited for or what are your thoughts on the seeds and outlook? Lucas computer: think you summed it up really well just like in general those two rookies are gonna be really fun to watch. I think if they can get some production out of Nate, I think would be cool. like you said he's he's got some work to do. he's just he's not real big yet. He's very skilled. He's long. I think he's six foot nine two as well. six ten. Taylor: Six ten, technically, when he was drafted, they said six ten, so Lucas computer: Yeah, so really long long athlete. I think I'm hoping that they can get him plenty of minutes early on in the season, kind of build that confidence up for him. but yeah, Barry's has played really well. I know it like you said, it's it's summer league, but all those guys on the floor are either some of the best college players this past season or have been some of the better college players in the past seasons and they've played G League, they've played on NBA rosters, they've been around the league, they've played pro ball for the last how many years? so it's still a lot of really good talented players on that floor. so it's really cool to see when your rookies go out there and ball out against those guys. is awesome. but yeah, I think Barry's I think he's he just seems physically, mentally just mature and I think he's just gonna he's gonna fill a really good spot for that roster this year, which will be fun. he's also got I he's got Hero there, he's got AJ Green is there too, so like just some veteran dudes that he can learn from and kind of play behind and build that confidence. I don't think there's anyone more swaggy and confident in the league than Tyler Hero. So, I think if he can learn a little bit from him and just kinda learn how he stays so confident, as a I would I don't wanna say undersized, but he's not the most physically strong guy on the floor either. but still can hold his own and do plenty of scoring on the floor. So it's so s they have some good guys to to lead that team, I think, this year. Like you said, it sucks to lose Bobby because I think he's just to have a guy like that, you need some dogs on your team that are enforcers and they're gonna go out there and talk their talk when they need to and just physically impose their will on other teams players. but those are just the type of guys that you need. I don't know who fills that role this year for them. We'll kinda see what happens. I know Gary Trent's got a little bit of that in him. He kinda showed it against the Pacers a couple of years ago in the playoffs. Taylor: Maybe he'll be back to like twenty twenty four, Gary Trent, or he look like a a good role player for you. So Lucas computer: Yeah, yeah. If we can get if we can get him back to that Pacers series, Gary Trent, I'd be happy. 'Cause after that series I was very high on the Bucks the following year until Dame went down and then Giannis didn't really play much this past year either, so that stunk. But yeah, if they can get back to kind of that level that they were at, they were still a tough a tough out in the playoffs, even with being banged up the last couple of years. so if they can kind of get back to that level in the next year or two, I think that'd be awesome for them. Just to get back in the playoffs this pass this next year would be awesome to see too. But we'll kinda see what happens with that. Taylor: Yeah, and you can you can let us know in the comments if we're being too much of homers and too much hype for our our local Bucks team. But we're pretty excited for the new look Bucks, so you'll have to let us know. Lucas computer: I'm I'm talking up I'm talking up the Bucks. I'm talking up the Hornets. I'm gonna talk up all my teams. I gotta talk up. I don't care what people Taylor: Yes. Lucas computer: think. There's I'm gonna homer I'm gonna homer those teams every chance I get out here. But Taylor: Nothing wrong with being confident, so Lucas computer: Yeah, yeah, I mean, if we're going that route, then the Bucks are gonna win the Eastern Conference Finals this next year, get to the finals. I'm just kidding, that's not my take. Taylor: Tyler Hero MVP season. Lucas computer: Definitely not my take this year. But I think the Bucks are gonna surprise a lot of people this year. I don't think the Heat are gonna s be as good as people think this year, but if they are, if they do get to that level that people think they're gonna get to, I think it's gonna take a little time, especially with the moves outside of Giannis, like trying to figure that out. who's gonna fill that team? But yeah, so just to kind of break down those top moves, so our number one move from this NBA off season was two moves technically, but the Sixers getting Jalen Brown and then signing LeBron James. Obviously they become the top team in the East right now. they are the team to beat in the East right now, even though the East is kind of loading up this year, which is awesome to see. And then the Timberwolves come in at number two. For their move to get Lamelo ball. I think that's gonna be a huge, huge play for them. I don't know if it makes them a contender yet in the West, but I think it's it's a step forward to what they're trying to accomplish over there. And then number three, we had Giannis going to the heat. Yannis moving on to the heat. It's the really big move, obviously, 'cause Giannis is a top two, three power forward of all time, depending on who you're talking to. If it was up to one of us, we'd probably be inching towards number one, but He's just one of the most dominant players ever played the game. So obviously that's gonna be a huge move anytime he switches teams. or gets traded, sorry, for another team. And then at number four, it's still pending. Hopefully it's gonna become official soon. but Kawhi going to Toronto, pending his little investigation. Not gonna get into that, but I'm not exactly sure what's all going on with that. but Kawhi going to Toronto, that's a huge move. Going back to where he played and won a championship, for the city of Toronto and then Playing off of that, the Clippers too did not drop. They I don't think they got any worse from that trade. they added a bunch of different guys this offseason too. So that's kind of our our number four top NBA moves are Toronto and the Clippers, both kind of coming out ahead on that. And then Taylor: Good trade for both sides for sure. Lucas computer: Yeah. Yeah, both those teams are they'll be just fine. trying to trying to move on and get better this year. Those two those moves will be just fine for them. and then the Lakers. The Lakers just completely flipping their roster. They kept their main superstars, which are Luca and Reeves, brought in Walger Kessler, and then added some other guys. like we said, Colin Sexton should be fitting fitting in there just fine. but that they come in at number five for our top NBA moves. And then our honorable mention, the Milwaukee Bucks. Of course, we gotta homer them a little bit. Taylor: Books. Lucas computer: On our way out, Bucks in six always. But they did they got some really good players out of that Giannis trade and then they signed a couple guys too, which were some pretty decent moves as well. So we'll see. I th I'm pretty confident in the Bucs. Obviously, Taylor is as well, so we'll see kind of what they do. We're always optimistic as Bucks fans. We've had to s deal through a lot of rough off seasons and seasons, so anything that looks promising. We're gonna appreciate it and we're gonna hope for the best. So one last thing that we're gonna touch on just to finish this up, our number one seed from the East this past year hasn't done anything to make their team better and get over the hump this upcoming year. And that is the Detroit Pistons. They were the number one seed by far. kind of just dominate all regular season and then they looked okay in the playoffs. Obviously, I mean they struggled. In both rounds. Yeah. And I mean, the Taylor: Barely got past the magic, yeah. Lucas computer: magic were definitely banged up going in before the playoffs, and they kind of got healthy at the right time. That's a really talented team too that we haven't talked about. I I'm sure at some point we're gonna talk about them, but but yeah, they struggled to get out of the first round as the one seed. And then was it they went to seven games, correct? With Cleveland? Yeah, so Taylor: Yeah, both games w both series were seven, yeah. Lucas computer: yeah, yeah. So they go play seven games against Cleveland, end up losing to them. And then Cleveland just kind of gets smacked around by the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. But yeah, so the the Pistons have not really made any moves to get themselves better. Like they got rid of that, or not got rid of, but they don't have Isaiah Stewart anymore, who's kind of that enforcer type when he was on the field. Or on the field, on the court. But losing him, lost to Bias Harris. I can't remember is there another one that they lost? Taylor: And the the one guy that did bring in what's that? Sorry. Lucas computer: Who they who they bring in? Taylor: that John Collins was about their only addition so far. And he was he was solid, but not any better than Tobias Harris. So it's a lateral Lucas computer: Yeah. Yeah. Taylor: lateral move there for sure. Lucas computer: Yeah, they ha they just haven't made a splash. I I don't know if they're just waiting to hope for something before the season or what they're trying to do, but there's a lot of really good talented players that are already moved on and going somewhere else. So they're not gonna get those guys, which sucks if you're a Pistons fan 'cause you guys have been struggling for a long time and now seemingly they don't wanna make any moves to get significantly better and make that next jump. Taylor: And and they don't even want to extend their twenty and ten guy, Jalen Duran. Like they can't even come to an agreement with him. So Lucas computer: Yeah. So he did struggle in the playoffs this past year, but he's still I saw him play when he came to Charlotte and he's he's still the guy out there inside in the paint. So re signing him I think would be important. And then obviously they're gonna keep Cade. He's their superstar. he is not really talked about all that much, Kate Cunningham, but he's definitely one of the best players in the league, for sure. I mean he goes out and he's performed against everybody. So if they can fill some roles around him, that'd be good. I do they still have Duncan Robinson? I Taylor: I don't think so. Lucas computer: yeah, I felt I think they might have lost him too, which was obviously their best shooter on the team. But We'll we'll Is he still on there? Okay. For some reason I thought they lost him. Taylor: he's he's still on the team actually. Yeah, so that's that's good. Me too. I thought I saw him on a different team. But yep, he's he Lucas computer: That's what I thought. So maybe it's maybe someone else. Taylor: He's still there. But yeah, how far do you think they fall in the standings from from the one seed? Do you think they have a chance to stay the one seed or how far how far down you think they go down the ladder? Lucas computer: That's that's tough. I think I think at best this upcoming year, probably a four or five seed. Just because they still have Cade, still have Duran. I'm blanking on their their point guard or the other guard on the floor. That's a really good he's a really good on ball defender. Can't remember his name, but they've kept some of those key guys on the team. I mean they're obviously the main two are still there, but they haven't made any moves. And losing Harris Taylor: Were you were you thinking of that Thompson twin? Is that the one you were thinking of? 'Cause they have that 'cause maybe they maybe they Lucas computer: I was not thinking of him, but he needs to definitely step up. Taylor: think he's maybe th think he's got a another step forward for sure. But Lucas computer: Yeah, th if if he can make a jump this upcoming year, I think they could do something. I don't I still don't see them getting to the Eastern Conference Finals and making a push for anything after that, but Taylor: Yeah. Sorry, you off. Lucas computer: What was that? Taylor: No, you go. Lucas computer: I was just gonna say I don't I couldn't see them making a push past the four seed. obviously they were by far the number one seed this past year, but Sixers are gonna be very good. The Celtics can be very good, the Knicks lost their backup center and that's it. other than that, who else isn't it? The Cavs kind of just reload. Taylor: I think the Celtics Celtics will be interesting with if Paul George Lucas computer: Mm-hmm. Taylor: can stay healthy, I think they'll still be pretty decent. Lucas computer: So if you if you run that down the line, you got Sixers, Celtics, Cavs, the Knicks. Taylor: Nick's Raptors if they get Kawhi. Lucas computer: Raptor so where did the Pistons fall in that? I couldn't tell you, but I don't see them passing those top four teams for sure. I don't see them playing better than Taylor: Mm. We didn't even mention the cavaliers, did we? Lucas computer: I think I threw them in there as the four. They probably be the f that's Taylor: you did okay yeah. Yeah. Lucas computer: I could see them I don't know if they're ever gonna get past the four seed, but they're they seem in there always that four five matchup. Them and the Raptors just Taylor: Stop. Lucas computer: kind of fall on that spot all the time. But other than that, like I mean the Heat now, the Heat have Giannis, so they could sneak in there to that five six seed if they can get some guys around them or just start Taylor: For sure. Lucas computer: clicking really early. I'm trying to think the magic. I know we briefly just mentioned them, but If they stay healthy, they're a really solid team, they can be in that like six seven, six th probably like six through eight range. Taylor: Six seven. Lucas computer: Six I don't know if kids still say that or not, but Taylor: I don't know either. Lucas computer: you're welcome. You're welcome. We're bringing it back. But that but yeah, Taylor: Mm-hmm. Lucas computer: the magic, I think they can definitely surprise some teams this year. Taylor: And the the Pacers getting Halberton back. That'll be interesting to see. That's the thing. East is way too Lucas computer: Didn't even think of the Pacers. Taylor: East is so good this year, so Lucas computer: Yeah, I think and now with the Pacers back, I can't remember who they all re signed this year, but with Halliburton back, they can get back into how they they were playing when they got to the final. So Taylor: Yeah. And see Siakam's still really good too, so. Lucas computer: Yes, yes. To the downfall of the Bucks. Pascal can still still ball. But other than that, let's we're gonna wrap this up. this has been episode number one for the Ecleats de Courts podcast. We are gonna sign off here, but before we go, I wanna thank you guys for listening. also If you like this episode, wanna hear us talk a little bit more, ramble on about random sports. we're talking everything from basketball, football, maybe a little soccer will sneak in there once in while. 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