Nerd Sesh

The nerds make their comprehensive picks for every NBA award and All-NBA team! They discuss whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has any true contenders for MVP, whether Cooper Flagg or Kon Knueppel is officially deserving of Rookie of the Year, and if Joe Mazzulla and Victor Wembanyama should win their respective awards unanimously. Then they lay out their All-NBA teams, debating Donovan Mitchell vs. Cade Cunningham, Jamal Murray vs. Kevin Durant and Jalen Brunson vs. Derrick White. They also pick complete All-Defense and All-Rookie teams.
Timestamps
00:00:18 - DeMar DeRozan vs. Carson Breber
00:14:31 - MVP
00:25:34 - DPOY
00:28:55 - ROY
00:38:22 - 6MOY
00:47:23 - COY
00:52:54 - MIP
00:59:17 - CPOY
01:03:58 - All-NBA 1st Team
01:11:59 - All-NBA 2nd Team
01:22:14 - All-NBA 3rd Team
01:44:41 - All-Defense 1st Team
01:48:30 - All-Defense 2nd Team
01:58:16 - All-Rookie 1st Team
02:01:35 - All-Rookie 2nd Team
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The nerds are joined by Tyler Britton (Hoop Venue) for their final ranking of the Top 10 Contenders in the NBA ahead of the playoffs, diving into why teams like the Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers have real upside, thoroughly breaking down the contrast between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons, and discussing whether the Denver Nuggets, Boston Celtics, San Antonio Spurs or Oklahoma City Thunder are ultimately the best bet to win it all.
Timestamps
00:00:18 - Who belongs in the #10 spot?
00:05:59 - Hornets
00:24:26 - Rockets
00:37:04 - 76ers
00:50:36 - Knicks
01:04:37 - Cavaliers vs. PIstons
01:35:32 - Timberwolves
01:48:43 - Celtics
02:09:46 - Nuggets vs. Spurs
02:40:42 - Thunder
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The nerds react to a wild weekend in the NBA, breaking down how Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets made a statement about their contender status vs. Victor Wembanyama & the San Antonio Spurs and discussing whether the Los Angeles Lakers' season is over given Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves' injuries. Then, they revisit the Rookie of the Year debate after Cooper Flagg's explosions over the weekend, discuss Steph Curry's return and debate whether or not he was ever the best player in the world.
Timestamps
00:00:18 - Nuggets-Spurs Takeaways
00:30:12 - Are the Lakers cooked?
00:44:11 - Is ROY now Cooper Flagg’s to lose?
01:12:17 - Bulls overhaul front office
01:14:02 - Stephen Curry’s return to action
01:31:03 - Was Steph ever the best player in the NBA?
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The nerds are joined by Matthew Sponhour of the Stay Hot podcast to react to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the OKC Thunder’s dominant win over Luka Doncic & the Los Angeles Lakers, break down the best aspects of the Charlotte Hornets’ brilliant season and discuss where their young core ranks among the NBA’s best, and to revisit the most controversial parts of the nerds’ Top 30 player rankings.
Timestamps
00:00:18 - Thunder/Lakers Takeaways
00:30:04 - How high does the Hornets young core rank?
00:57:55 - Does Kon have ROY locked up?
01:12:29 - The nerds revisit their Top 30 players
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The nerds are joined by Jokic Joestar and Pablo Escoball of the State of the League podcast to discuss why teams like the Charlotte Hornets & Philadelphia 76ers stand out as top upset threats, and the New York Knicks and Detroit Pistons are in danger of being upset. Then, they debate whether the 2026 NBA Draft is actually overrated and whether or not there is a place for small guards like Darius Acuff Jr. in the modern NBA.
Timestamps
00:00:18 - Will Pablo be abandoning the Bulls after the Jaden Ivey news?
00:08:04 - Who’s your favorite candidate to pull off a first-round upset?
00:30:40 - Who do you think is most likely to GET upset in the first round?
01:04:54 - Which team have you surprisingly enjoyed the most this season?
01:32:34 - Who are you all-in or all-out on in the draft?
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