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Clippers Steal LA w/ Lucas Kavner

Ep. 79

Lucas Kavner joins the pod to talk finding out about Kawhi Leonard joining the Clippers (3:45), specifics on the Paul George and Kawhi Leonard acquisitions (6:10), similarities between the Nets and Clippers (8:30), Kawhi and PG's on-the-court effect for the Clippers (9:50), defense and roster depth (10:30), Landry Shamet (12:00), LAC's major transactions from the last 2-3 years that led to Kawhi and PG13 (13:20), Kawhi and PG's off-the-court effect for the Clippers (16:20), Steve Ballmer (18:40), ramifications for the Toronto Raptors (19:40), OKC Thunder (22:40), Russell Westbrook (25:20), Westbrook destinations (26:50), the Los Angeles Lakers (30:00), Milwaukee Bucks & Philadelphia Sixers (37:30), Nets (39:00) and best moments from the #KawhiWatch, including RDAmbition (41:15)—ENJOY!

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