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Welcome to Swish List Podcast Season 3, Episode 12! This week, we break down everything happening in the NBA — from LeBron James’ era debate to the latest trade rumors, All-Star predictions, and standout player performances.

🏀 In This Episode:

• 0:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview: Did LeBron play in a soft era? What about Kobe? Plus, Trey Young’s trade and small guards’ future.
• 5:12 – Debating LeBron James’ Era: Comparing eras, superteams, and why some players get more praise than others.
• 12:45 – LeBron & Social Media Reactions: What do LeBron’s posts mean? Jalen Brown calling out referees.
• 18:30 – Trey Young Trade Analysis: How the move to Washington impacts him and the Hawks.
• 28:50 – Future of Small Guards in the NBA: Are guards under 6’3” becoming irrelevant? Positionless basketball trends.
• 40:15 – Trade Rumors & Speculations: Michael Porter Jr., John Morant, and more potential moves.
• 50:20 – All-Star Predictions & Voting Debate: Who makes it and who doesn’t in 2026.
• 58:40 – Dunk Contest Dream Team: Who deserves to compete this year?
• 1:05:10 – Scotty Barnes: The Underrated Star: Toronto Raptors’ two-way player analysis.
• 1:10:45 – Kevin Durant Scoring Milestone: Passing Wilt for all-time points and what it means.
• 1:14:30 – Dennis Schroeder vs. Luka Confrontation: Drama on and off the court.
• 1:19:00 – Anthony Davis Injury Woes: The Lakers’ consistent injury issues.

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Can ANYONE Beat Michael Jordan’s Single-Season Scoring Record? | Swishlist Podcast S3E11

Welcome to the Swishlist Podcast, Season 3, Episode 11! In this episode, we dive deep into the NBA's current landscape, and there’s a lot to discuss. First, we look at NBA scoring records and debate whether anyone can beat Michael Jordan's 1986–87 single-season scoring record or LeBron James' all-time scoring record. We also touch on the controversial 65-game rule and its impact on players' legacies.

Recent performances, like the Warriors’ five wins in seven games and Kawhi Leonard's scoring spree, are highlighted. We’ll also explore the emerging 'ethical basketball' era led by players drafted after 2020 and the evolving challenges and expectations within NBA fandom. Lastly, we speculate on the future of the Indiana Pacers and engage in exciting one-on-one player matchups from the 1990s and 2000s. Tune in for an entertaining and exhaustive discussion on all things NBA!

Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:47 NBA Scoring Records: Can Anyone Beat LeBron?
03:49 Chasing Jordan's Single-Season Scoring Record
07:57 The 65-Game Rule Debate
11:27 Denver Nuggets Mid-Season Analysis
14:19 Denny Avdija and Foul Baiting in the NBA
16:35 Lakers' Struggles and JJ Redick's Coaching Challenges
19:58 Luka Dončić: Turnovers vs. Efficiency
21:51 Houston Rockets: Top Players in Minutes Played
22:22 Tom Thibodeau's Heavy Minutes Strategy
23:11 VJ Edgecombe's Rising Performance
25:03 Kawhi Leonard's Dominance
26:19 Steph Curry's Lack of Foul Calls
29:17 The Ethical Basketball Era
36:32 Indiana Pacers' Future Prospects
39:10 One-on-One Matchups: 1990s vs. 2000s
42:16 Closing Remarks and Social Media Shoutouts

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Swish List Podcast Season 3 Episode 10: Lakers' Troubles, Trey Young Trade Talks + All-Time Centers Welcome to Season 3, Episode 10 of the Swish List Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the issues surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, especially after the injury to Austin Reeves. We explore the high expectations for LeBron James at age 40 and discuss whether the Atlanta Hawks should trade Trey Young. We also examine the breakout season of Keyonte George with the Utah Jazz, issue apologies to some standout NBA players, and rank recent number one picks. Additionally, we reminisce about the exciting trade deadline era and debate one-on-one matchups in NBA history. With topics ranging from the Mavericks’ young core to the potential rigging of the NBA draft, this episode is packed with engaging discussions and insightful analysis. Don't miss out!

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:43 Lakers' Struggles and LeBron's Expectations 04:51 JJ Reddick's Coaching and Lakers' Future 11:21 Debate on Trae Young's Future with the Hawks 17:18 Keyonte George's Breakout Season with the Jazz 19:40 NIL and College Basketball Controversies 25:23 Apology to Jaylen Brown and Celtics' Success 26:07 Jalen Brown's Impact on the Celtics 27:32 Apologizing to Nikola Jokic 29:06 Must-Watch Matchups: Nuggets vs. Timberwolves 31:01 NBA Draft Conspiracy Theories 33:28 The Changing NBA Trade Deadline 36:24 Dallas Mavericks' Future with Cooper Flagg 39:06 Ranking Recent First Overall Picks 40:53 All-Time Center Debate 42:09 Small Forward One-on-One Gauntlet 45:30 Remembering Sean Marion and Kendall Marshall 49:55 Thank You to Our Listeners

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