EPISODE 851 - Rich Paul, LeBron GOAT Talk, Coach Spo, and the NBA Play-In Tournament | Format Podcast

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The Format Podcast breaks down Rich Paul’s wild claim about LeBron James winning 12 rings with prime Shaq, Kendrick Perkins saying a Lakers win over the Rockets would settle the GOAT debate, whether it’s time for Coach Spo to go, and the biggest storylines in the NBA Play-In Tournament. We also debate LeBron James, Lakers vs Rockets, Erik Spoelstra, Miami Heat, and the 2026 NBA Playoffs.Time Stamps:57:02 - Time For Spo To Go?1:34:00 - Rich Paul Is At It Again2:22:57 - Kendrick Perkins GOAT NonsenseIf you want to support, every little bit helps!We appreciate SuperChats, or you can donate:CashApp: $TheFormatPodcastVenmo: TheFormatPodcast

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