SGA Lifts OKC Over Jokic, Nuggets! Plus, Should LeBron be an All Star?

Zach is joined by Kirk Goldsberry to break down OKC’s latest win over Denver before recapping the trades thus far. Then, Rob Mahoney comes to share his thoughts on the All-Star rosters and Paul George’s suspension before closing the show with their Rookie of the Year picks.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(1:51) Kirk Goldsberry joins the show!

(7:56) Takeaways from Thunder-Nuggets

(16:22) If Denver wants to beat the Thunder, they need Aaron Gordon

(20:26) Early MVP discussion

(28:05) Kings trade for De’Andre Hunter

(40:13) Hornets continue to be a blast to watch

(42:25) Blazers make deal for Krejci

(46:57) Rob Mahoney on this year’s All-Stars!

(49:59) Are we surprised LeBron got a spot?

(59:33) Lets move on to the East

(1:08:20) Paul George suspended 25 games

(1:25:50) Who should be Rookie of the Year?

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Kirk Goldsberry and Rob Mahoney

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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