On episode 9 of the Koki Chronicles podcast, Koki is joined by NBA podcaster and co-host of The ISO Show Erik Ruby to talk about the ever expanding middle class of NBA teams.

Eastern Conference tier breakdown: 2:14

Eastern upper middle tier: 7:50

• Bucks
• Celtics
• Nets
• Pacers

Eastern middle middle tier: 16:11

• Hawks
• Hornets
• Heat
• Raptors
• Cavs

Eastern lower middle: 35:47

• Knicks
• Bulls

Western Conference tier breakdown: 43:38

Western upper middle tier: 45:34

• Suns
• Nuggets

Western middle middle tier: 1:00:27

• Grizzlies
• Blazers
• Rockets
• Spurs
• Warriors
• Mavericks?!?

Western bottom middle tier: 1:34:44

• Kings
• Thunder