The All-Star break is over & there are meaningful hoops to discuss. Darrell kicks off the coverage with the latest Who’s Hooping, what the data says about the new-look Lakers, and some ultimatums for our friends in Philly & Phoenix. Enjoy the pod!

• First off, a ROBUST shoutouts segment (2:30 ), before jumping into “Who’s Hooping?” Which ironically spotlights two former USC Trojans (8:25 )
• Next Darrell digs into stats from the Lakers’ current 8-2 stretch, and how the team has a newfound two-way identity (16:20 )
• Lastly it’s time to keep it real about the status of the Phoenix Suns & ‘The Process’ as well.