On this episode of Numbers On The Board, Kenny, Pierre, Mike, and Darrick talk about the BIGGEST X Factors in the association. Plus, on “Drop The Mike”, they discuss players they think would thrive in a Mike D’Antoni offense.

0:00 Introduction
3:42 Drop The Mike: Players we’d like to see in a Mike D’Antoni offense
5:56 Joel Embiid says he may not ever play in back-to-back games again
10:23 Paul George hyperextends his knee in preseason action
15:53 Lonzo Ball expected to make his debut after missing nearly 3 years
18:56 De’Aaron Fox bypasses extension for potentially bigger contract in 2025
23:47 Impact of Draymond Green starting at PF over Jonathan Kuminga
25:43 Khris Middleton doesn’t believe he’s “injury prone”
31:43 Impressions of Zach Edey’s performance vs the Pacers
34:08 Ben Simmons and Cam Thomas looking sharp vs Wizards
36:46 Donte DiVincenzo’s back-and-forth with the Knicks bench
39:14 Were we right about a Ryan Dunn break out?
46:52 Will the Timberwolves win easily over the Lakers in season opener?
48:30 Which future HOF players will have 2 jersey numbers retired?
51:02 Does Brook Lopez need to be a more aggressive rebounder?
55:24 Our biggest X Factors in the NBA
1:02:10 Starting and closing lineup for the Suns?
1:09:06 How Dereck Lively II can take the next step this season
1:12:10 Can the Clippers be in the playoff mix without Kawhi Leonard?
1:14:08 Can the entire Wizards team be an X Factor?
1:21:20 Why Khris Middleton’s health is key for the Bucks
1:23:47 Importance of LaMelo Ball’s ankles
1:33:03 Who are the X Factors for the Thunder and Grizzlies?
1:36:29 What would be considered a successful season for the Warriors?
1:39:52 What is the most important factor for the Cavs success?
1:43:28 Should Cleveland consider trading pieces to acquire Jimmy Butler?
1:50:51 What should the Kings starting lineup look like?
1:54:00 Rapid fire X Factors
1:55:34 Takeaways from ESPN’s NBA player rankings 100-50
2:01:01 Unplugged
2:28:30 Goodbye

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