Shot Clock Pod — Episode 42 Show Notes
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Steve Purciello and Jose Salviati break down the best NBA general managers of all time, plus early-season storylines around the Clippers, Pistons, and Jalen Duren's contract standoff.
Topics covered:
00:00 — Intro and show overview
01:34 — The Clippers/Ballmer situation, and whether there's hope for LA this season
06:06 — Kawhi Leonard's expected reception in his return to Clipper fans
06:47 — Why the Pistons may be headed for a step back after losing Tobias Harris, Isaiah Stewart, and Caris LeVert
10:22 — Jalen Duren's contract standoff and what it means for Detroit's locker room
14:35 — Segue to the Celtics' decision to trade Jaylen Brown and the realities of the salary cap
15:33 — Ranking the Mount Rushmore of NBA GMs: Jerry West, Red Auerbach, Pat Riley, and Jerry Krause
16:03 — Jerry Krause: the Scottie Pippen trade and building around Michael Jordan
18:18 — Pat Riley: assembling Miami's Big Three and keeping the Heat relevant
19:34 — Jerry West: from drafting Kobe Bryant to advising Golden State's Curry-era Warriors
21:03 — Red Auerbach: the case for the greatest GM ever, including the McHale/Parish trade and the Ice Capades deal for Bill Russell
28:28 — Wrap-up and preview of next week's episode
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