Should the NBA Come Back? - a podcast by SB Nation

On this week's podcast, Danny Marang is joined by Marcus Greaves of KOIN-6 to discuss the recent leaks from NBPA meetings about regarding the possible retur to play, the thought that players want opt out of playing to try to keep focus on a civil rights movement, how some players believe that continuing the season is more beneficial, the Blazer's chances of making it to the playoffs and more!

Opening comments
Could a healthy Blazers team catch a team (Lebron James & the Lakers) off guard? 2:00
Breaking down the idea of sacrifice during COVID-19 and projecting problems 4:30
Taking a look at the outline to return to play - "No One is Being Forced to Play." 11:30
Looking at the reporting coming out of the phone calls and player's meetings 14:30
Understanding what is currently going on in the US/World with civil rights right now 17:00
Platforming the movement with the league vs. opting not to play 19:30
What is the value that you have to figure out to say one option is better than the other? 24:00
How do you measure the net gain of not playing? 26:30
Would a sports blackout across the board be possible? 31:00
Carmelo Anthony wanting to pool resources and platforming a message 33:30
Listener Questions
Wearing sweats with the suit top? 41:00
Will any players have any kind of advantage in the bubble? 44:00
Veteran players vs younger players, and single players vs married players 46:30
CJ McCollum wanting contact practice early and the Blazers having to ready Day 1 of the season resuming 52:30
Rodney Hood looking great on Instagram returning to basketball activities 54:00
Something is off with the Nets - Marcus 55:30
Damian Lillard's leadership mindset/mentality reminds Marcus of Kobe Bryant and Lebron James 59:00
Closing comments
Outro









Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Further episodes of Blazer's Edge: for Portland Trail Blazers fans

Further podcasts by SB Nation

Website of SB Nation