Chris Vernon is joined by The Ringer's David Jacoby as they discuss what they are looking forward to the most this NBA season (01:42).Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducer: Jessie LopezSocial: Keith FujimotoLearn more about your ad choices. Vi

Verno and KOC debate whether Luka Doncic really is out of shape and discuss New Balances new shoe endorsement deal with top prospect Cooper Flagg (01:44). Also, the guys open up the summer mailbag to answer more of your questions (11:06).Got a question

Verno and KOC open up the mailbag to answer more of your questions (03:50). Is Jalen Brunsons style of play sustainable? What are the chances the Pistons can reach the play-in? Are the Nets even worth watching? The guys answer these questions and more.

Verno and KOC discuss Zion Williamsons viral photo that shows him in great shape ahead of the season and how a healthy Zion impacts how the Pelicans are viewed (01:20). They then discuss the 76ers signing of Guerschon Yabusele after an impressive Olympi

Verno and KOC react to the NBA schedule release and discuss the glaring lack of excitement around the release as well as the need for more rivalries in the NBA (01:19). Also, they debate whether the NBA is making the right call by positioning the Lakers a

Verno and KOC discuss Team USAs thrilling victory over France to secure the fifth straight men's basketball gold medal (01:10). They debate where the gold medal ranks among Steph Currys achievements, discuss Guerschon Yabusele's impressive performance i

Verno and KOC discuss Team USAs incredible rally against Serbia to make it to the gold medal match on Saturday against France (01:25). They dive into Steph Currys 36-point performance, Joel Embiid's run in the fourth quarter, how amazing it is to see th

Verno and KOC discuss the latest Olympic basketball play, including the respect earned by the South Sudan team, Jamal Murrays struggles with Canada, and the strong play by the German team (01:10). They then open up the mailbag and answer more questions f

Verno and KOC discuss the U.S. mens basketball team defeating South Sudan and how Bam Adebayos strong play can carry over to the upcoming season with the Heat (01:22). They then discuss Luol Deng's personal involvement with the South Sudan team, and Ver

Verno and KOC open up the show by discussing the U.S. mens basketball teams win over Nikola Jokic and Serbia (03:50). They dive into why Jayson Tatum's lack of play doesn't matter, the incredible performances were seeing from Kevin Durant and LeBron Ja