First Time All Stars with Law Murray | Slam N Jam
Summary
The Athletic’s NBA Daily hosts a mock draft with Law Murray to predict first-time All-Stars, analyzing historical data on player experience and conference balance. Picks include Cooper Flagg, Stephon Castle, Austin Reaves, Amen Thompson, OG Anunoby, Franz Wagner, Brandon Miller, Aaron Gordon, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Michael Porter Jr., Ivica Zubac, and rookie Cam Boozer. The group discusses why players like Khane Richardson and Dylan Harper were excluded based on team dynamics and starting status.
Topics discussed
Intro and Law Murray joins to discuss first-time All-Stars
Historical data on first-time All-Stars and conference balance
Draft rules and Andrew's first pick: Cooper Flagg
Law picks Austin Reaves and Stephon Castle
Andrew picks Amen Thompson and OG Anunoby
Law picks Franz Wagner and Andrew picks Brandon Miller
Law picks Aaron Gordon and Andrew picks Nic Claxton
Law picks Mikal Bridges and Andrew picks Cam Boozer
Recap of drafted players and omitted names
Trivia: One-time All-Stars who missed the game and Jack Molinas
Trivia: Hall of Famers and active one-time All-Stars
Trivia: 2004 All-Stars and 0-4 All-Star teams
Trivia: 1950s players, replacements, and Chris Kamen stats
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