Can Devin Booker Win MVP? Plus, KOC’s Power Rankings, the Surging Sixers, and True Contenders
Verno and KOC discuss the dominant performance by Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and the rest of the 76ers as they blew out the Lakers by 44 points on Monday night (01:05). After watching the Suns and Timberwolves over the weekend, both teams look like legit championship contenders (21:47). Next, the guys dive into KOC’s power rankings after the first month of the season (30:08). Also, they discuss their concerns about the Pistons, debate whether CJ McCollum should come off the bench when he returns from injury, and the bad optics the league is putting themselves in with the Josh Giddey investigation (41:39).
You can read KOC’s First Month NBA Power Rankings here
Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at nbamailbag@gmail.com!
Or you can send the guys a tweet @ChrisVernonShow and @KevinOConnorNBA!
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Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor
Producer: Jessie Lopez
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