Starting out this All-Star break episode with an all-conference HOT take: Pierce was better than Kobe. 

Also: The Jedi mind tricks of Mike D'antoni, trading to win now, the snubbing of Bradley Beal, and how to make All-Star Weekend great again.

Coach and Tone overcome technical difficulties and toddler meltdowns to revisit their pre-season predictions as the All-Star Break approaches. The East predictions actually turned out OK! The West on the other hand... 

Coach gets DEEP as we all mourn the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven other passengers in last week's horrible accident. This upload comes late compared to most other tributes, as the takes discussed surely will not match up with your average memorial. Thought-provoking analysis from the Boomer generation, or angry old white guy? You be the judge!