Reactions to the NBA's opening night. Is Alperen Sengun going to be an MVP candidate? Are the Warriors title contenders? What do the Lakers need to do to fix their defense?
This week on The Big Number, Tom Haberstroh & Dan Devine react to the NBA's opening night. They discuss Alperen Sengun's impressive three-point shooting to open the season. What kind of impact could this have on the Houston Rockets' season, and could Sengun be an MVP candidate? The duo also share their takeaways from the Golden State Warriors' win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Are the Warriors title contenders? What do the Lakers need to do to improve their defense? Plus, does Reed Sheppard fit in Houston's system after struggling in the opener?
Then Tom and Dan share their thoughts on Michael Jordan's sit down with Mike Tirico for the debut of "MJ: Insights to Excellence." What do they expect going forward?
(2:05) The Big Number: Alperen Sengun's 3-point shooting
(24:14) - Little Numbers: Warriors title contenders?
(28:25) - Little Numbers: Lakers defensive struggles
(32:19) - Little Numbers: Rockets unique defensive approach
(36:37) - Little Numbers: Does Reed Sheppard fit in Houston
(44:56) - "MJ: Insights to Excellence" debuts