Was This Zion’s Plan All Along? Plus: Early MVP Candidates and the Loser Pistons.

The Mismatch

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4.8 • 5.5K Ratings

🗓️ 22 December 2023

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Verno and KOC discuss Ja Morant’s return for the Grizzlies as well as the Pacers' continuing struggles since the IST, before explaining why the Pistons are that bad after they lost to the injury-riddled Jazz, extending their losing streak to 25 games (01:04). They then move on to discuss the news about Zion Williamson’s contract not being fully guaranteed anymore and what it means for the Pelicans (22:37). Also, the guys discuss Tim Bontemps’s first NBA MVP straw poll of the season (32:26). Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at [email protected]! Or you can send the guys a tweet @ChrisVernonShow and @KevinOConnorNBA! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming, please checkout http://theringer.com/RG to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor Producer: Jessie Lopez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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