On today's show Andrew Sharp and Ben Golliver reunite to get ready for a new year of basketball. They kick things off with an Instagram lecture, defending Taylor Swift, and a quick shoutout to Slovenia. Then (12:00): Surveying the field at the FIBA World Cup and talking through the current version of Team USA. Topics include: Kemba Walker's strengths and weaknesses, Jayson Tatum and Donovan Mitchell as preordained stars, the future on the wing, and Americans in the under-25 rankings. From there (40:00): Discussing the various controversies surrounding Devin Booker this summer, whether the Nets should trade for Bradley Beal, and an official stance on KD return speculation.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices