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NBA skills coach Drew Hanlen joins Kevin O\u2019Connor to break down the season\u2019s hottest topics, from star player development to the reality of tanking in the league. Drew shares inside stories about working with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Jayson Tatum and others and explains why self-belief can be both a gift and a curse for rising talent.<\/p>\n
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(0:48) When will Tatum return for Celtics?<\/p>\n
(12:13) Player development & Deni Avdija<\/p>\n
(21:43) Can Hornets maintain their winning ways?<\/p>\n
(26:25) How can NBA stop tanking?<\/p>\n
(31:09) Joel Embiid’s recovery and development<\/p>\n
(43:02) How teams use data & analytics to improve<\/p>\n
(49:03) Chris Paul retires from NBA<\/p>\n
(56:43) How will defensive coaching evolve?<\/p>\n
(01:00:11) Future of the All-Star game<\/p>\n
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Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during the game against the LA Clippers on February 2, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Juan Ocampo\/NBAE via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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