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NBA Christmas Day players to watch + should the NBA ditch the Draft? | The Big Number

NBA Christmas Day players to watch + should the NBA ditch the Draft? | The Big Number

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Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the NBA’s Christmas Day slate and preview Cooper Flagg’s historic holiday start at just 19 years, 4 days old. Dan then shares four little numbers for the top players to watch in each Christmas Day game: Karl-Anthony Towns’ defensive leap for the Knicks, Stephon Castle’s ascent with the Spurs, LeBron James’ shift away from predominantly creating his own shots and Jamal Murray’s elite efficiency for Denver.

Later, Tom & Dan push for radical reform and suggest the NBA get rid of the Draft system to prevent teams from tanking.

(1:23) The Big Number: Flagg’s Christmas Day debut
(17:28) The Little Numbers: KAT at-rim defense
(22:21) The Little Numbers: Stephon Castle a superstar?
(27:35) The Little Numbers: LeBron’s assisted baskets
(33:11) The Little Numbers: Jamal Murray’s efficiency
(38:24) Should the NBA get rid of the Draft?

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