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    NBA All Star Weekend Likes and Dislikes.

    enFebruary 17, 2020

    About this Episode

    The day after the All-Star Game! Justin and Kevin get together to talk about some of the things they liked from the new format and somethings they did not like. Was it the best it has been in recent memory? The guys also break down the Dunk Contest where it seems as though Aaron Gordon may have been robbed. Last, the guys get into the Skills contest and the 3 point contest. Overall did the guys like the new layout or is there more tweaking to be done? Last the guys end with some All-Star Game themed takes.
    Times:
    8:55 - All-Star Game
    20 - Dunk Contest
    27 - 3pt Contest
    33:00 - Hot Takes

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