The Suns Blow Out the Nuggets in Game 2. Plus: Small Markets and Young Stars Rule the 2021 Playoffs. | Group Chat

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4.2 • 9.4K Ratings

🗓️ 10 June 2021

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Justin, Rob, and Wos talk about the Suns blowing the Nuggets out in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals Wednesday night (0:55). Then, with most big market teams and LeBron James and Steph Curry eliminated from the playoffs, they talk about how the NBA treats young stars and smaller markets (21:41), give their postseason awards (44:02), and look ahead to Thursday night’s games (51:28). Finally, Jordan Ritter Conn joins Justin to talk about his new podcast 'What If? The Len Bias Story' on the 'Book of Basketball 2.0' feed (58:52). Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre Guest: Jordan Ritter Conn Associate Producer: Sasha Ashall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	What if the Len Bias story hosted by Jordan Ritterconn is the ringer's latest narrative podcast?
0:05.6	You can find new episodes every Wednesday on the Book of Basketball 2.0 feed.
0:09.8	Here's a quick trailer.
0:12.8	You've heard his name, Len Bias, 1980's phenom, second pick in the NBA draft,
0:20.2	and then cocaine, tragedy. One of the most shocking deaths in sports history.
0:26.2	35 years later, Bias' legacy is still making an impact.
0:31.6	From Spotify and the ringer podcast network, this is What If, the Len Bias story.
0:37.2	I'm Jordan Ritterconn.
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1:43.0	Hello and welcome to Group Chat. I am Justin Barrier and the sound you hear
1:46.8	are a million sports journalists typing up. Their crisp call is back profile.
1:53.3	You might see some on the ringer. You might see some right now actually.
1:56.0	Joining me tonight for this 9pm Pacific edition of Group Chat.
2:00.4	Rob Mahoney. Are we all Valley boys now?
2:03.5	I hope so. Big wise, are you a Valley boy?
2:07.6	Well, I actually live in the Valley. That's the thing.
2:10.7	Because I live in the San Fernando Valley by de facto, I'm Valley boys.
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