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Can ANYONE Beat Michael Jordan’s Single-Season Scoring Record? | Swishlist Podcast S3E11

Welcome to the Swishlist Podcast, Season 3, Episode 11! In this episode, we dive deep into the NBA's current landscape, and there’s a lot to discuss. First, we look at NBA scoring records and debate whether anyone can beat Michael Jordan's 1986–87 single-season scoring record or LeBron James' all-time scoring record. We also touch on the controversial 65-game rule and its impact on players' legacies.

Recent performances, like the Warriors’ five wins in seven games and Kawhi Leonard's scoring spree, are highlighted. We’ll also explore the emerging 'ethical basketball' era led by players drafted after 2020 and the evolving challenges and expectations within NBA fandom. Lastly, we speculate on the future of the Indiana Pacers and engage in exciting one-on-one player matchups from the 1990s and 2000s. Tune in for an entertaining and exhaustive discussion on all things NBA!

Episode Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:47 NBA Scoring Records: Can Anyone Beat LeBron?
03:49 Chasing Jordan's Single-Season Scoring Record
07:57 The 65-Game Rule Debate
11:27 Denver Nuggets Mid-Season Analysis
14:19 Denny Avdija and Foul Baiting in the NBA
16:35 Lakers' Struggles and JJ Redick's Coaching Challenges
19:58 Luka Dončić: Turnovers vs. Efficiency
21:51 Houston Rockets: Top Players in Minutes Played
22:22 Tom Thibodeau's Heavy Minutes Strategy
23:11 VJ Edgecombe's Rising Performance
25:03 Kawhi Leonard's Dominance
26:19 Steph Curry's Lack of Foul Calls
29:17 The Ethical Basketball Era
36:32 Indiana Pacers' Future Prospects
39:10 One-on-One Matchups: 1990s vs. 2000s
42:16 Closing Remarks and Social Media Shoutouts

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