Most Interesting NBA Trades That Never Happened
Summary
Brian Windhorst and Van Lathan join former NBA executive Bobby Marks to discuss legendary "sliding doors" trades that never happened. They explore near-misses involving Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Garnett, highlighting how these decisions shaped team histories. The group also shares humorous anecdotes about draft night misunderstandings and celebrity wedding attire.
Topics discussed
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Welcome to Hoop Collective and shingles vaccine chat
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jalen Brown trade rumors
David Stern vetoing the Chris Paul to Lakers trade
The failed Carmelo Anthony trade saga with Denver
Kim Kardashian wedding and Mark Cuban's white jacket
Kobe Bryant's 2007 trade request and Jason Terry
Josh Howard trade fallout and Keith Van Horn's retirement
Kevin Garnett's 2007 trade to Boston Celtics
Scottie Pippen trade rumors in the 1990s
Donovan Mitchell trade saga and Jalen Brunson
Wedding attire stories and MAC-10 pickup game
Klay Thompson trade rumors for James Harden
Charles Barkley's toast at a wedding reception
Marcus Aldridge draft night mix-up with Chicago
Steve Kerr's obsession with drafting Stephen Curry
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's trade request to the Knicks
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