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Is This the Twilight of the Superteam?

Chris and Seerat are joined by Justin Verrier to discuss the viability of teams with a ‘Big Three’ (17:00) and the effect the player empowerment era is having on the league and fandom

By Chris Ryan, Seerat Sohi, and Justin Verrier
Brooklyn Nets v Phoenix Suns Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images


Chris and Seerat are joined by The Ringer’s own Justin Verrier to analyze the James Harden-Ben Simmons trade. The conversation then leads to a discussion about the viability of teams with a ‘Big Three’ (17:00) and the effect the player empowerment era is having on the league and fandom. (23:39) They wrap up the pod by talking about the Mavs trading Kristap Porzingis and the Domantas Sabonis trade to the Kings. (39:06)

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi
Guest: Justin Verrier
Production Assistant: Chris Sutton

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