Mike and his guest Austen Vernon each prepare their own starting 5; five topics they are looking for/forward to at the start of the NBA season. They discuss individual players like Wemby, coaches like Jacque Vaughn, and management like Tim Connolley. Mike and Austen reflect on the value gained from the dame trade. They also discuss to what impact the new rules will have, specifically rest rules and the mid season tournament, on play style, the league as a whole, and gambling projections.
