Tim Legler of ESPN/ABC

0:00 ... Opening animation ... Ross introduces the crew

0:43 ... Ross dedicates Show #191 to Scott Skiles, the first coach Ross ever worked for in the NBA

0:58 ... Bruce introduces Tim Legler of ESPN and ABC, "the best hoop analyst in the business." Legs reacts immediately with a story about Scott Skiles and his record breaking 30 assist game.

2:53 ... Bruce finishes the Legs intro and compares him to the great LeBron James. Legs reacts to the great complement and explains how his work ethic and desire to teach has always been present.

4:30 ... Legs reacts to winning the Long Distance Shootout in 1996 and how it affected his future in the sport. Legs finally found himself with a team and a coach that allowed him to flourish and validate himself.

8:00 ... Bruce asks Legs how he will handle being on the number one broadcast team for ESPN and ABC ... Legs plans to do the same things he has done in the studio, but will do them in "real time" on the game broadcasts.

11:50 ... Legs is doing a series for NBA TV where he interviews a number of high profile coaches and breaks down their favorite plays. Legs says it was an amazing experience to spend time with so many great coaches.

15:00 ... World B asks about Nikola Jokic and if his even keeled demeanor is held against him. Legs feels that Denver has made itself a championship contender this season and that will help Joker in this year's MVP race.

18:19 ... Is Cooper Flagg going to be a "lock" in the "Rookie of the Year" race? Legs' answer was pretty surprising and he pointed out that the award tends to be stat driven, which might work against Flagg.

21:40 ... If Jayson Tatum returns late in the season and is healthy and effective, can the Celtics make a serious playoff run?

24:33 ... Legs shares which teams he feels could maybe come out of the east in a season where the conference appears to be wide open.

26:52 ... Ross asks about the Milwaukee Bucks and if they stand a chance in the east. Legs is concerned about their defense.

29:13 ... Three point shooting has become far more prevalent than it was when Legs played in the 1990s. He feels like the right number of threes taken by a team should be in the 30's.

32:05 ... Bruce asks about the unique skill set of Victor Wembanyama and Legs has an incredible breakdown of things Wemby can do that nobody else can do, especially on defense.

35:17 ... Can an aging Clippers team make noise in the western conference? Legs thinks they can actually finish as high as #3 in the west. Kawhi Leonard could be poised for a strong season.

38:09 ... Michael asks Legs about an "under the radar" team and he loves Orlando's intensity and what they are capable of this season. The Magic added a great three point shooter in Desmond Bane, which was their weakness last season.

40:29 ... LeBron James begins his 23rd season and Legs explains some of the things he'll need to do in order to stay healthy and effective for the playoffs.

43:13 ... Legs is asked about a team that may have been overhyped but might not be "all that." Atlanta in the east and San Antonio in the west are his choices.

46:22 ... Trae Young of the Hawks has not signed for next season and that can affect the team if it drags on endlessly, but at the start of the season it's not a factor.

49:44 ... The Jonathan Kuminga saga in Golden State created a lot of summer drama. Legs calls it "the longest audition" since he still isn't considered an indispensable player. But Legs feels like most of the issues surrounding him have already been dealt with over the years.

53:48 ... Legs played with some of the greatest players in the history of the sport. Legs cites one former teammate that stood out above them all.

55:35 ... Ross thanks Legs and wraps it up ...

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