The ALL NBA Podcast Can the Hornets Shock Someone? Needle Movers + Revisiting Preseason Team Ceilings | ALL NBA Podcast
Adam Mares and Tim Legler break down the biggest NBA games and storylines from around the league, starting with the Charlotte Hornets taking down the Miami Heat and why Charlotte could be a dangerous playoff team. They dive into LaMelo Ball’s impact as an offensive hub, Kon Knueppel’s shooting, and why Brandon Miller is the swing player for the Hornets, while also discussing Miami’s struggles without Bam Adebayo. The episode then shifts to “needle movers” across the NBA, highlighting key players like James Harden, Joel Embiid, Derrick White, Mikal Bridges, Cade Cunningham, Ausar Thompson, De’Aaron Fox, Jalen Williams, Payton Watson, Marcus Smart, and LeBron James. They close by revisiting team ceilings across the league, including the Celtics, Knicks, Cavaliers, Pistons, Lakers, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Rockets, and Spurs. A must-watch for NBA fans tracking playoff teams, rising stars, and the players shaping the title race.
00:00 - Intro
02:13 Hornets take down the Heat
02:47 Charlotte could be a dangerous team in the playoffs
07:00 LaMelo Ball is a great hub with smart off-ball players
10:37 Kon should set the franchise record for threes
14:47 Brandon Miller is the swing player for Charlotte
17:40 Miami was pretty helpless without Bam + Ware’s game
26:11 Needle movers in each conference, starting with James Harden
30:19 Joel Embiid
33:32 Derrick White
35:45 Mikal Bridges
37:32 Cade Cunningham
39:29 Ausar Thompson
41:53 De'Aaron Fox
43:33 Jalen Williams
45:00 Payton Watson
46:47 Marcus Smart
47:42 LeBron James
52:05 Revisiting team ceilings starting with Celtics
53:21 Knicks
54:22 Cavs
54:56 Pistons
55:50 Lakers
57:13 Nuggets + Wolves
58:25 Rockets
1:00:05 Spurs
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