About this episode
Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the NBA All-Star race and the biggest storylines shaping the season, starting with Legs’ criteria for All-Star voting and how much team record should matter. They debate potential Eastern Conference All-Stars, including whether Jaylen Brown and Jalen Brunson are locks, the cases for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Donovan Mitchell, and tough bubble decisions like Scottie Barnes versus Brandon Ingram. The conversation shifts to the Western Conference, discussing locks and stars like Victor Wembanyama, Luka Don?i?, Anthony Edwards, and Stephen Curry, why Curry gets the nod over Kevin Durant, and which players are still fighting for bubble spots. The episode also covers recent games and trends around the league, including the Bucks’ lack of edge, the Rockets’ win over the Bulls, Jabari Smith’s offensive upside, the Thunder’s blowout of the Spurs and their growing rivalry, the Suns’ loss to the Heat, and the Nuggets’ win highlighted by Peyton Watson’s impact. 00:00 - Intro04:00 Legs’ criteria for All-Star voting05:27 Legs’ potential East All-Stars08:00 Scottie Barnes or Brandon Ingram for a bubble spot10:11 How much does record matter for All-Stars15:37 Are Brown and Brunson locks?17:22 Legs case for Giannis and DMitch20:20 Bucks look spiritless24:00 The rest of the East players in All-Star Running25:27 Legs’ potential West All-Stars26:50 Wemby, Luka, Ant, & Steph28:25 Why Legs has Steph over KD33:34 On the bubble in the West37:20 Rockets win over the Bulls39:40 Can Jabari Smith get hot?44:37 Thunder blow out Spurs47:47 OKC and SAS don’t like each other49:22 Suns lose to Heat50:41 Nuggets win + Peyton Watson FOLLOW ALL NBA Twitter: http://x.com/ALLCITY_NBAInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/allcity_nba/TikTok : http://www.tiktok.com/@ALLCITY_NBAAn ALLCITY Network Production All music credited to Greg Kramer, check him out on Spotify!Aura Frames: Exclusive $35 off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/ALLNBA. Promo Code ALLNBASeatGeek: Use my code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order*: https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/ALLNBA10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountMonarch: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarch.com with code ALLNBAFanDuel: ALL NBA - Presented by FanDuel! visit https://fanduel.com/ALLNBA. Play your game with FanDuel, official sports betting partner of the NBA. Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C., KY or WY. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-8
