Joel Embiid has Paul George & Tyrese Maxey on the Philadelphia 76ers now, Anthony Davis is playing next to a 40-year old Lebron James who is ready for him to take the mantle on the Los Angeles Lakers, and Damian Lillard is getting to the end of his career on the Milwaukee Bucks. Which NBA player has the most pressure on them next season?

In this episode of Locked On NBA, hosts Nick Angstadt and PatTheDesigner dive into a heated debate about which NBA player faces the most pressure heading into the next season. They discuss the immense expectations on Joel Embiid to finally break through past the second round of the playoffs and compare it to the pressure on Anthony Davis to lead the Lakers. The conversation also touches on Damian Lillard's quest for a title with the Milwaukee Bucks and the rising expectations for young star Anthony Edwards. Tune in for a lively discussion filled with insights, humor, and a few unexpected tangents.

0:00 Most Pressure: Joel Embiid?

7:56 Most Pressure: Anthony Davis?

12:24 Most Pressure: Damian Lillard?

19:19 Most Pressure: Anthony Edwards?

22:24 COUNT IT UP: Olympic Playing Time

The NBA released the season schedule on Thursday afternoon and there are six games from opening week that will tell us a lot about where the season will go. Wes Goldberg and Adam Mares circle their biggest games of the schedule, including reunions for Klay Thompson and Paul George and the postseason rematch they are most excited about.

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Is Doc Rivers on the hot seat for the Milwaukee Bucks? Can Quin Snyder of the Atlanta Hawks find a way to make it work? Can Willie Green manage Zion Williamson, Dejounte Murray, Brandon Ingram, and no centers make it work for the New Orleans Pelicans? Which other NBA Coaches are on the hot seat?

Join host Nick Angstadt (@NickVanExit, Locked On Mavs) and Tony East (Locked On Pacers) as they dive into the fates of various NBA coaches. They cover a range of teams and players, including the Milwaukee Bucks, Jason Kidd, and the Atlanta Hawks. Don't miss their analysis on how these coaching changes could affect the season.

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0:00 Doc Rivers on Hot Seat?

7:30 How Can Quin Snyder Make it Work for Atlanta?

12:30 Will Billy Donovan Stick Around for the Bulls?

16:08 Pelicans Coach Willie Green's Hot Seat

22:23 COUNT IT UP: Netflix's Starting 5, Westbrook's Number Drama(?), and Former Player Quotes

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