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NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen joins Kevin O’Connor to discuss the hottest topics of the season, from star player development to the reality of tanking in the league. Drew shares insider stories about working with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum and more, and explains why confidence can be both a gift and a curse for rookies.
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(0:48) When will Tatum return to the Celtics?
(12:13) Player Development and Deni Avdija
(21:43) Can the Hornets maintain their winning ways?
(26:25) How can the NBA stop its slump?
(31:09) Joel Embiid’s recovery and development
(43:02) How teams use data and analytics to improve
(49:03) Chris Paul retires from NBA
(56:43) How will defensive coaching evolve?
(01:00:11) The future of the All-Star Game
Joel Embiid, No. 21, of the Philadelphia 76ers watches a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on February 2, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Juan Ocampo/NBAE photo via Getty Images)
(Juan Ocampo/NBAE photo via Getty Images)
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