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Kevin Durant vs. Michael Jordan is a legitimate debate

People are saying—I'm not saying. People are saying should the debate be Kevin Durant versus Michael Jordan... I kind of agree.

While KD is an all-time great, very few analysts still consider him in the same tier as MJ for GOAT status after leaving Golden State.

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May 3, 2019
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The Trail Blazers have the best home-court advantage in the NBA playoffs

The Trailblazers, I would contend, yeah, I'm going to say it, they probably have the best home court advantage in the playoffs.

This is an inherently subjective opinion about crowd impact and arena atmosphere.
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May 3, 2019
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I would cut D'Angelo Russell for being a 'bad decision maker' after his weed arrest

The stupidity is, like, way worse than the crime... Bad decision maker. Honestly, just put it in your pocket. I'd cut him.

D'Angelo Russell was not cut; he signed a max contract and became an All-Star that year. The take is exaggerated for comedic effect.
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May 3, 2019
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A 3-1 Finals record is more impressive than 3-6 when comparing Kevin Durant and LeBron James

And what would LeBron James be? Three and six? [PFT: Three and six.] It feels like three and one better than three and six. We could go all day, folks. We could cherry pick all day.

The records are factual, but the interpretation of which is 'better' is subjective and controversial.

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Victor Wembanyama is already better than LeBron James

I'm gonna enjoy him because he's, he's like, I I said on Wednesday's show, he is, he's already better than LeBron. So I, that's how I'm gonna enjoy him.

Comparing players across eras or at different career stages is inherently subjective.
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People only hate on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's flopping because his play style is fundamentally boring

I actually think the problem with SGA more than anything is he's just boring. That's really what people are upset about. The flopping like sucks. But... more than anything he's just, he's boring because he is a lethal mid-range guy. He doesn't have flashy dunks. He's not doing... He's just methodically an exceptional basketball player.

Subjective analysis of fan sentiment regarding a player's style.
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The Cavaliers-Knicks series is over after Game 1

Series over, you can't lose that game if you're the Cavs. When it went into overtime, we said the Cavs have to win this. This is must win. You can't give this up. All time choke.

The series has just begun as of the episode date.