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Brian chats with ESPN’s Tim Bontemps about the USA Basketball Men&#039;s National Team, discussing the coverage of the team as it practiced in Las Vegas, the starting lineup versus bench players, offseason moves around the NBA, and more (0:30). Then, Brian and Jamie get into the Jaylen Brown Team USA controversy, involving fellow Celtic Derrick White, and a few Patriots-related tidbits (45:15).
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Host: Brian Barrett
Guest: Tim Bontemps
Producer: Jamie McClellan
Additional Production Supervision: Steve Ceruti


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Brian Barrett is a contributor to The Ringer and host of the Boston sports podcast ‘Off the Pike.’ He’s also done some work on ‘The Ringer Gambling Show.’ He’s known for his analytical approach and in the past has worked as a radio host for Red Sox pre- and postgame coverage.

Tim Bontemps on Team USA and the NBA Offseason

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