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Detroit Pistons shine in the NBA All-Star Game as Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, and coach JB Bickerstaff power Team Pistons DNA to a tourney victory. Ku Khahil spotlights electrifying moments—Cunningham’s elite playmaking, Duren’s rim protection and putback slams, and defensive heroics against Kevin Durant and LeBron James. Pistons fans finally see their stars command the big stage, raising questions about the team’s emergence in the Eastern Conference.The debate over NBA tanking heats up: Is it a necessary path for small-market teams like the Pistons to land franchise players? Ku Khahil unpacks the impact of potential draft reforms, using Detroit’s rebuild as a prime example. Plus, a razor-sharp breakdown of Jalen Duren’s breakout season and his case for a max contract. What does this mean for the Pistons’ future? Get the inside track on Detroit’s strategy, player development, and their journey from basement dwellers to contenders.Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. QuoMake this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to https://Quo.com/lockedonnba.Quo — no missed calls, no missed customers. 5-Hour ENERGYHave your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcastGametimeToday's episode is brought to you
