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About the episode
Verno and Jacoby discuss the new-look Luka Doncic who was featured in the latest edition of Men’s Health magazine. They debate what kind of impact a healthier Luka will make on the Lakers, the topics not discussed in the article, and his surprise appearance at a Yankees game. Next, they take a deep dive on Nikola Jokic’s agent’s cryptic photo with LeBron James and Maverick Carter, Verno explains why he expects a big bounce-back season from Ja Morant, and they debate where the remaining restricted free agents could possibly land. After, they discuss Billy Donovan’s contract extension with the Bulls and the anonymous Nets executive who says that Michael Porter Jr. could lead the league in scoring next season, and Verno shares his experience staying at Jacoby’s apartment when he visited New York.
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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian
Social: Keith Fujimoto
Summary
Welcome to The Mismatch!
- 2:15
Luka Doncic 2.0 has entered the chat
- 17:40
Reaction to Jokic’s winning horse
- 18:35
Breaking: Jokic’s brother is the GM of KK Joker
- 25:40
LeBron and Maverick Carter’s yacht meeting
- 33:15
Ja Morant’s Nike world tour
- 41:20
Restricted free agents still unsigned
- 50:05
Billy Donovan’s extension
- 54:00
MPJ “might lead league in scoring” —Nets executive
- 56:15
LaMelo Hot Cheeto feet
- 58:50
Tyrese Haliburton’s proposal at Iowa State
- 1:01:30
Verno’s NYC trip
- 1:24:05
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