Thinking Basketball #311: How good is Shai historically?
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Mar 19, 2025 Dive into the thrilling MVP race as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander battles Nikola Jokic for supremacy. Explore Shai’s historic scoring feats and how his skills stack up against legends like Jordan and Kobe. Discover the surprising rise of Quentin Grimes and the impact of online narratives on player perception. Plus, an insightful discussion on defensive strategies and the balance between offense and defense as teams gear up for the playoffs. Get ready for a fascinating blend of player analysis and NBA culture!
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Regular Season Value
- Ben Taylor values the NBA regular season for its exciting developments and playoff insights.
- He believes it's unfairly criticized and highly predictive of playoff success.
Reddit Misinformation
- Ben Taylor criticizes Reddit for twisting information, citing a Fred VanVleet flagrant foul.
- He claims slow-motion replays misrepresented the foul's severity.
Shai's Foul-Drawing
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's foul-drawing ability sparks debate.
- Ben Taylor's video analysis on Shai's "grifter or genius" tactics generated insightful discussion.