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The Ringer’s Chris Ryan ponders expectations from different perspectives as the season gets close to tip-off (01:00). New Ringer staffer Mirin Fader joins to discuss Giannis’s decision to stay in Milwaukee as Chris ranks “what if” scenarios for the reigning MVP (05:00). Then, a conversation with Jason Gallagher and Tyler Parker on rooting for a rising star vs. a rebuilding project (22:00), before a “Philly Special” on expectations for the Sixers (36:30).

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Chris Ryan

Jason Gallagher

Mirin Fader writes long-form, human-interest features on athletes of all sports. She is also the New York Times bestselling author of ‘Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA Champion’ and ‘Dream: The Life and Legacy of Hakeem Olajuwon.’ You can find all of her work at www.mirinfader.com.

Mirin Fader

Tyler Parker is a staff writer at The Ringer and the author of ‘A Little Blood and Dancing.’

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