NBA Cup Contender Check-In with J.E. Skeets
Kevin O’Connor is joined by J.E. Skeets to break down the matchups in the knockout round of the NBA Cup. They discuss reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s efficiency and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s continued dominance with a historic start to the season.
Then, they share why Dillon Brooks is in heaven with the Phoenix Suns, whether Austin Reaves and Luka Dončić are the most dynamic duo in the NBA and how the Lakers can solve their defense.
Next, the duo breaks down how the San Antonio Spurs are continuing to develop without Victor Wembanyama and whether the Magic are playing their best basketball without Paolo Banchero. Plus, is Sandro Mamukelashvili a top contender for Sixth Man of the Year? Are the Knicks the favorites in the East?
0:00 – NBA Cup contender check-in
0:48 – Oklahoma City Thunder
7:50 – Phoenix Suns
13:54 – Los Angeles Lakers
21:23 – San Antonio Spurs
26:27 – Orlando Magic
32:54 – Miami Heat
39:24 – New York Knicks
44:34 – Toronto Raptors
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8 Comments
SKEETS!!!
GIMME SOME RAPTOR NEWS
RESPECT THE CUP!!!
Here is what everyone misses about OKC, Shai wants to be considered the goat, Thunder is a team that wants to be seen as Historic. They are a true family on and off the court. I would not doubt them
All-Star Austin!!
I think Barrett's undervaluation is due to super high expectations in the draft (nearly 23/8/4 as a teenage freshman is still wild) coupled with NYC disappointment being about as harsh as any fanbase outside of Philly. But since the Knicks have been more successful than the Sixers, there's isn't as universal an acknowledgement of how the Knicks misused him.
Lakers offense is only within the starting 5, the bench scores almost nothing each night. Lakers need more than just herb jones.
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