NBA Christmas Day players to watch + should the NBA ditch the Draft?

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the NBA’s Christmas Day slate and preview Cooper Flagg’s historic holiday start at just 19 years, 4 days old.

Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine break down the NBA’s Christmas Day slate and preview Cooper Flagg’s historic holiday start at just 19 years, 4 days old. Dan then shares four little numbers for the top players to watch in each Christmas Day game: Karl-Anthony Towns’ defensive leap for the Knicks, Stephon Castle’s ascent with the Spurs, LeBron James’ shift away from predominantly creating his own shots and Jamal Murray’s elite efficiency for Denver.

Later, Tom & Dan push for radical reform and suggest the NBA get rid of the Draft system to prevent teams from tanking.

1:23 The Big Number: Flagg’s Christmas Day debut

17:28 The Little Numbers: KAT at-rim defense

22:21 The Little Numbers: Stephon Castle a superstar?

27:35 The Little Numbers: LeBron’s assisted baskets

33:11 The Little Numbers: Jamal Murray’s efficiency

38:24 Should the NBA get rid of the Draft?

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg motions to his teammates during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at the American Airlines Center. Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg motions to his teammates during the second quarter against the Detroit Pistons at the American Airlines Center. Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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