What happened: On Deebo Joe, co-host Joe Haden called Philadelphia's early-season win over Cleveland a personal win-win after the 76ers opened by beating the New York Knicks and edging the Cavaliers. Co-host James Harrison pushed back on Haden supporting whatever team LeBron James plays for, arguing a fan should not let a single player dictate their team allegiance. Haden attributed his loyalty to a personal friendship formed during his playing days in Cleveland, when James invited him to events and stayed in touch.

Why it matters: The exchange highlights how player-driven fandom contrasts with traditional city loyalty, a recurring theme after Harrison previously discussed buzz on the show about James returning to Cleveland. While Harrison noted he did not follow Michael Jordan from the Chicago Bulls to the Washington Wizards and only roots for athletes he knows personally, Haden maintained his personal bond with James justifies rooting for both teams.

What to watch: Haden said on the show that with the 82-game schedule just getting underway, he expects the Cavaliers and 76ers to meet again in the conference finals.