Is Payton Pritchard ready to take on a bigger role or is he best suited off the bench? We break down what he needs to prove, how the Celtics might use him without Tatum, and whether Anfernee Simons cuts into his future.

Then we react to ESPN’s offseason survey where a someone picked Jayson Tatum to be the best player in the NBA by 2030. What does that say about his ceiling, and how far is he from names like Wemby, SGA, and Edwards?

We also preview the Central Division. Did the Bucks actually improve by moving on from Dame? Can the Pacers stay competitive without Haliburton or is this a reset year?

All that and more on Hold My Banner with George Balekji and Ountae Campbell.

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00:00 Can Payton Pritchard Take Another Leap?

17:12 Who will be the best NBA player in 2030?

34:07 NBA Preview - Central Division - Milwaukee Bucks 

44:28 NBA Preview - Central Division - Indiana Pacers

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