Sekou Smith digs in to the strong starts from the Lakers, Clippers and Bucks with writers from around the league.

First, Kyle Goon of the Southern California News Group joins to discuss how LeBron has evolved as a player and leader this season.

Then Tania Ganguli of the LA Times calls in to give an inside look at the Lakers-Clippers rivalry, the dynamic between the two franchises and how Frank Vogel has handled his first season in Los Angeles.

Finally, NBA.com senior writer Steve Aschburner joins Sekou to analyze the Bucks’ dominant start, the growth of Giannis Antetokounmpo and other contenders to watch in the East.

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