On today’s show, The Basketball Jones discuss All-Star snubs and surprises, who they want in the 3-Point Shootout and Slam Dunk Contest, trades they’d like to see, and some of their preseason predictions regarding potential playoff teams, backup point guards, and Melo vs. Kobe.

All that, plus washing machines, pelican facts, and Benny the Bull.

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