Impressive Summer League Performances and the Legend of ‘Target Guy’

Verno and Jacoby recap this weekend’s action and buzz around Summer League. Verno shares the slights and sounds of being in Las Vegas for the event, from the vibes around Thomas & Mack Center, to watching Kelly Clarkson, and finding the elusive “Target guy” who predicted Cedric Coward will become the best player in this draft class. Next, the guys each share three players who impressed them over the weekend at Summer League. Then, the guys briefly discuss some of the news around the league including what the Lakers will do with LeBron James, Paul George’s latest surgery, Wemby's return, and more.

(0:00) Welcome to The Mismatch!
(0:25) Verno's Summer League Takeaways
(5:05) Verno Met Jokic's Brother
(10:05) Verno's Summer League Takeaways
(18:15) Target Guy Met Verno In Vegas (Cedric Coward Prophet)
(30:28) Verno's Summer League Takeaways
(35:40) Favorite Summer League Player: Joan Beringer
(42:00) Favorite Summer League Player: Tre Johnson
(47:08) Favorite Summer League Player: Kyle Filipowski
(52:00) Favorite Summer League Player: Drew Timme
(54:40) Favorite Summer League Player: Ron Holland
(57:50) Favorite Summer League Player: Yang Hansen
(1:02:30) Reaction to The LeBron Drama
(1:04:20) Joel Embiid + Paul George Health Updates
(1:06:35) Wemby's Back to Training
(1:09:10) MPJ: "Well, I'm Traded."
(1;11:00) Love Island Finale Reaction

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Hosts: Chris Vernon and David Jacoby
Producers: Jessie Lopez and Tucker Tashjian
Social: Keith Fujimoto

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