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What Exactly Is the NBA’s Second Apron?

What Exactly Is the NBA’s Second Apron?
What Is the NBA's Second Apron?
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Justin Verrier

About the episode

The Ringer’s Justin Verrier welcomes you to Basketball! Explained, a new show that sets out to explain the ins and outs of the NBA in 10 minutes or less. Today, JV tackles the dreaded “second apron” and breaks down how it looms large over every single team in the NBA.

Host: Justin Verrier
Story editor: Isaac Levy-Rubinett
Producers: Tom Bartos, Isaiah Blakely, Jesse Aron, and Ben Cruz
Art: Matt James and Neil Francisco

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