Episode 170: Athletes we idolized, LeBron almost cracked, Butler’s fit and how good is Duke?

Raja Bell and guest host Casey Keirnan discuss athletes they idolized growing up (1:10) before diving into Monday Night Football and the Giants' victory over the 49ers, including the ways to possibly move on from Eli Manning (4:20). Then, the guys talk tempers flaring in Golden State (8:40) and LeBron almost 'cracking' barely into the season and his stint with the Lakers (12:50). Raja and Casey then analyze more NBA storylines including Jimmy Butler's fit with the Sixers (17:30), Markelle Fultz' confidence and shooting form, and Melo's imminent departure from the Rockets (27:15). Matt Norlander then joins the podcast to breakdown Duke's dominant start (31:00), plus overrating Kentucky and the state of West Coast college hoops. Finally, Heath Cummings hops on to offer waiver wire advice (40:55), and we discuss how Hue Jackson landed another job.