This chapter discusses the potential MVP candidates in the NBA, including Joel Embiid, Luca Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The speakers also analyze Kawhi Leonard's impressive performances and his position in the MVP conversation. They compare his numbers to other top players like Jokic and Antetokounmpo, and discuss the impact of team success on MVP chances.
Zach and ESPN's Tim MacMahon discuss Joel Embiid's upcoming surgery, ramifications for the Sixers going forward, all things trade deadline, All-Star snubs, MVP candidates, and much more.
Embiid to have surgery (1:02)
Zach's tweak to the 65 game rule (9:22)
How Sixers will approach trade deadline (15:20)
Big picture on the trade deadline (21:28)
Possible moves for the Mavs (28:59)
Rockets, Cavs, and Nets (39:20)
Jazz (49:56)
Clippers (56:19)
MVP candidates (59:25)
Nuggets (1:05:34)
All-Star injury replacements (1:10:10)
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