The Surprise All-Star, Embiid's MVP Case, Pelicans Have a Chance, and the G League Initiative

The Mismatch

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4.7 • 5.6K Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2022

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Verno and KOC begin the show discussing the 2022 NBA All-Star starters and Andrew Wiggins's surprise nod (01:40). Did Wiggins get some help from an unexpected fan base (09:16)? Trae Young was also announced as an All-Star starter and celebrated by calling out Chuck in a tweet (13:36). Joel Embiid has been dominant all season long, and the guys debate whether he can continue to stay healthy to make a run at MVP (21:40). Zion Williamson posted a cryptic picture on his Instagram: Is he close to making a return? The guys debate the Pelicans' playoff chances if Zion returns soon (31:06). Also, they give their thoughts on the new Rising Stars format for All-Star Weekend, specifically the addition of the G League players (41:12). Last, they gush over Auburn prospect Jabari Smith Jr. (55:45). Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor Producer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:33.1	Welcome to the Miss Match. I'm Chris Vernon.
1:34.8	And join me as he does every Friday from the wrigger.com.
1:37.2	It's Kevin O'Connor, UK Kevin O'Bomb,
1:38.8	or Kevin O'Connor, Sir Kevin O'Climber, Kevin O'Conflik, Kevin O'Camber, Kevin O'Killian,
1:42.7	Kevin O'Connor, Mercy Kevin O'Connor!
1:45.3	Bruno!
1:46.1	It's Friday! What's going on, man? How you doing today?
1:48.6	It is Friday. And last night, it listed a lot of chatter in the NBA world,
1:58.1	because the All-Star Starters were announced on TNT. And there was one huge surprise,
2:07.6	and we will get to everybody's loved ones.
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