Logan is joined by The Ringer’s Van Lathan to discuss the recent Zion Williamson controversy, how the media environment around the modern athlete has changed in recent years, and how off-the-court headlines can detract from a young player’s career (2:08). Later, the guys talk about the potential for a long-term suspension against Ja Morant and what that says about how the league handles punishment for players (35:58). Finally, the guys close with their Real Ones of the Week (62:30).
Host: Logan Murdock
Guest: Van Lathan
Producer: Jonathan Kermah
Production Assistant: Kai Grady
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Mental Health in the NBA Before and Now. Plus, DeMar DeRozan on a New Chapter With the Kings and His New Book, ‘Above the Noise.’ | Real Ones
Caitlin Clark and the Fever’s Rise, Sky’s Youth Movement and the Aces’ Three-Peat Quest | Ringer WNBA Show
Three Teams We’re Most Excited About Next Season
Steph Curry Extends. Plus, Leap Candidates, ‘Starting 5’ Lineups, and More. | Group Chat
Paul George, Jayson Tatum, and the Summer of Disrespect | Real Ones
Where Steph’s Epic Olympic 3s Rank, and Our Top Five Team USA Takeaways | Off Guard
Team USA's Thriller Comeback Win Over Serbia
Team USA’s Topsy-Turvy Lineups, the Jarrett Allen Extension, and Phoenix Gets a Real Point Guard | Group Chat
The Gap Between Team USA and the World, the Lakers' Quiet Offseason, and NBA Player-Rapper Comps | Real Ones
The State of the Bucks and Who Can Compete Against Team USA?
Jalen Brunson Lands a Nova Knicks-Friendly Extension. Plus, Bronny’s Vegas Debut and Other Summer League First Impressions. | Group Chat
Team USA Shows Out in Scrimmage Against Canada. Plus: Monica McNutt on WNBA Discourse and ROTY Race | Real Ones
Winners and Losers of the Offseason So Far. Plus, What to Expect From Summer League and Team USA. | Group Chat
DeMar DeRozan Deal Is Some Kings Sh*t. Plus, the Brandon Ingram Market, and Reassessing the East After Philly’s Shopping Spree. | Group Chat
What Are the Lakers and Warriors Doing? Plus, the Lauri Markkanen Sweepstakes and Dallas Reloads. | Group Chat
The Klay Thompson–Warriors Era Comes to an End and Talking ‘Clipped’ With Sam Amick and Rembert Browne
Free Agency Bonanza: Paul George’s Decision, Klay’s Next Move, and Draft Ripple Effects | Group Chat
Bronny James Lands in L.A., Plus Our Favorite Second-Rounders | The Ringer's NBA Draft Show
Best NBA Draft Picks, Possible Busts, and More First-Round Reactions With Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann | The Ringer's NBA Draft Show
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