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‘The Plug’ podcast: ‘Brooklyn’s Finest’ feat. Alan Williams

Sage draft advice from the Phoenix Suns center, plus we give our own NBA awards, including the Carl Lewis Award for Bravery

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In the words of one of the borough’s most iconic names in Jay-Z, “Brooklyn we go hard, we go hard.” The Plug crew did just that in Brooklyn, New York, last week for the NBA draft (and since we all still have jobs, it must not have been terrible).

Upon our return, this episode features an exclusive interview live from the draft with Phoenix Suns center Alan Williams, who sheds some light on the implications of the Suns having the No. 1 overall pick. He also shared some advice for the incoming rookies: “Don’t let where you’re drafted (or not drafted) dictate who you are in this league.” We also put ourselves in the shoes of LeBron James during free agency and redo the NBA Awards – Plug Style. Trust me on this. You do not want to miss the recipient of the Carl Lewis Award for Bravery. Here’s a hint of who it might by using this all-time great disaster as your guide.

From there, we touch on Julian Edelman’s suspension, Stephen Curry’s knowledge of male strippers and why it may not be a smart idea to jump on the hood of a car when your girl catches you cheating. As always, you can subscribe to The Plug in the ESPN App, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts.

The best style moments at the 2018 NBA draft

The 2018 draft had some of the most adventurous, daring and polished styles the league has seen yet

3:22 PMNBA draft style has come a long way since the days of those Jalen Rose-style suits. Despite their young ages, the first- and second-round draft picks for the NBA have some of the most adventurous, daring and polished styles the league has seen yet. We might even see one of these upstarts snatch Russell Westbrook’s crown, as he is arguably the most stylish player in the NBA.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Kentucky) stays loose pre-draft.

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Detail of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s suit.

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Miles Bridges brushes his hair before the draft.

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The 2018 NBA draft, including the first and second rounds at the Barclays Center. (Mark Peterson for ESPN)

The 2018 NBA draft, including the first and second rounds at the Barclays Center. (Mark Peterson for ESPN)

Jerome Robinson (Boston College) arrives at the draft.

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Michael Porter Jr. ponders pre-draft.

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The 2018 NBA draft, including the first and second rounds at the Barclays Center. (Mark Peterson for ESPN)

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Mo Bamba takes a photo of his watch at the draft.

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The 2018 NBA draft, including the first and second rounds at the Barclays Center. (Mark Peterson for ESPN)

Dzanan Musa waits before being selected No. 29 by the Brooklyn Nets.

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Collin Sexton’s new Cleveland Cavaliers hat matches his suit, the same colors as his alma mater Alabama.

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Mikal Bridges enters the draft wearing a 76ers hat that matches his suit.

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Marvin Bagley III looking dapper in a gray tuxedo.

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Kevin Knox shows off his three-piece suit during the draft.

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Detail from Michael Porter Jr.’s suit.

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The 2018 NBA draft, including the first and second rounds at the Barclays Center. Wendell Carter Jr. (Duke), channeling T’Challa aka Black Panther, and Kevin Knox (Kentucky) hang out on stage pre-draft.

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Suits and watches details from NBA draft.

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Loafers were a popular footwear choice among the draftees.

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Another example of loafers being a popular choice of footwear for the draftees.

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