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The Single Dumbest Thing Ever Said About the Miami Heat | Hour 2

Sep 24, 2026 · 41m

Summary

The hosts debate whether upcoming college football matchups qualify as "big games," with Dan Le Batard humorously requesting a field pass for Georgia Tech at Stanford. The conversation shifts to the NBA, where the panel analyzes Kawhi Leonard's extension with Toronto and Bill Simmons' controversial reporting on LeBron James' decision to return to Cleveland. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to defending the Miami Heat's offseason, specifically countering national narratives that question their defensive capabilities after acquiring Bam Adebayo. The show concludes with a ligh…

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