The Ringer NBA Show What Does Raja Think? James Harden and the Cavs, Burner Accounts, Adam Silver’s Tanking Remedy, and More! | Real Ones
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Feb 20, 2026 Raja weighs in on James Harden’s early impact in Cleveland and how his pick-and-roll play helps the bigs. They debate Cade Cunningham and Detroit’s paint-first identity. The hosts dig into burner account drama and player privacy. Adam Silver’s anti-tanking proposals get critiqued. They also discuss Jayson Tatum’s cautious recovery timeline.
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Bigs Reinforce Pistons' DNA
- Returning bigs like Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart will reinforce Detroit's identity of attacking the paint.
- Their presence adds physicality and should not fundamentally change the Pistons' style.
Three-Point Reliance Creates Volatility
- New York's reliance on three-point scoring amplifies collapse risk when shots don't fall or defense lags.
- Bell highlights that poor three-point shooting forces the Knicks into catch-up and exposes defensive flaws.
Avoid Risky Messages On Social Platforms
- Don't type messages you wouldn't want screenshotted; erase anything questionable instead of posting it.
- Raja Bell advises keeping complaints to a trusted circle and using direct calls instead of public social chats.