Vertical Pod with Chris Mannix: Brian Scalabrine
Former NBA player Brian Scalabrine joins The Vertical Podcast with Chris Mannix to preview the upcoming NBA season.
Scalabrine and Mannix discuss the Celtics and how the addition of Al Horford might be the key to a deep playoff run.
They also break down the contenders for the final playoff spots in the Western Conference and which players will be leading candidates for league MVP.
1:20: The need to reduce the number of preseason games.
3:00: Horford’s perfect fit with the Celtics and how he will improve the rest of the team.
4:33: How the Celtics will adjust to losing Evan Turner in free agency.
7:27: Early impressions of No. 3 overall pick Jaylen Brown.
10:26: Expectations for the Raptors and which teams will compete for home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference.
12:16: The puzzling roster construction of the Chicago Bulls.
16:30: The potential for conflict between Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo.
23:45: How much the Timberwolves will improve in Tom Thibodeau’s first season.
28:24: The Timberwolves’ playoff hopes.
31:11: Will the Jazz break through and make the playoffs?
34:34: Concerns about the Rockets’ defense.
36:44: Who will be the leading candidates for MVP?
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