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Jose Salviati and Steve Purciello return from a two-week hiatus on the Shot Clock Pod to discuss Steve’s latest “13 Rules: Random NBA Thoughts” article spotlighting seven NBA players who must deliver in 2026-27. They focus on Joel Embiid’s need to accept a reduced offensive role while protecting the rim and rebounding for a stacked 76ers roster, and debate Paolo Banchero’s regression and shot profile as Orlando’s potential franchise lead. They examine Cleveland’s risk in swapping Darius Garland for 37-year-old James Harden and why Evan Mobley must take a bigger late-game offensive step despite elite defense. In the West, they question Chet Holmgren’s playoff disappearance, Luka Dončić’s health, fit, and defense on the reshaped Lakers, and Zion Williamson’s durability amid a young Pelicans core.
00:00 Welcome Back Intro
00:39 Support The Network
01:23 Seven Players Overview
01:39 Embiid Must Adapt
07:03 Magic Need Paolo Leap
09:47 Midrange Vs Modern NBA
11:27 Harden And Cavs Window
14:05 Mobley Superstar Step
17:40 Chet Playoff Disappearing Act
19:36 Luka And New Look Lakers
21:47 Zion And Pelicans Direction
24:00 Buzzer And Wrap Up