The voice of the Mavs Chuck Cooperstein joins the show

In this episode of Shan and RJ, host Chuck Cooperstein, the voice of the Dallas Mavericks, joins the show to discuss the team's recent hire of Masai Ujiri as President of Basketball Operations. Cooperstein reflects on Ujiri's track record with the Raptors and Nuggets, emphasizing his strengths in building teams around athleticism, length, and player development. He highlights the immediate roster needs for the Mavericks—particularly better shooting to improve spacing and point-of-attack defense to fix a historically weak defensive performance. Cooperstein praises the team’s internal leadership post-Nico Harrison and applauds the strategic moves already made, including the Davis trade and the emergence of players like Pulikidis. He also shares his top draft prospects, including DeBonson, Peterson, Boozer, and Caleb Wilson, while expressing concern over medical risks like Mikel Brown’s back issues. Finally, Cooperstein confirms his belief that Jason Kidd will remain head coach, citing Ujiri’s history of loyalty to proven coaches. The episode closes with a lighthearted nod to the Rangers' recent game.