The Ringer NBA Show One-Month Awards: Best Player, Biggest Disappointment, and More | Group Chat| Ringer NBA
Nov 26, 2025
The hosts hand out one-month awards, diving into who stands out as the best player—spoiler: it's Nikola Jokic! They highlight the Oklahoma City Thunder as the best team and explore surprising performances from players like Julius Randle and Colin Gillespie. The discussion takes a turn to the biggest disappointments, with the Clippers and Grizzlies facing scrutiny. Alongside a look at standout rookies and buy-low candidates, the banter keeps it engaging as they reflect on early-season surprises.
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Jokic's Unprecedented Efficiency
- Nikola Jokic is playing at a historically efficient and versatile level, leading rebounds and assists while expanding his three-point usage.
- His 72.8% true shooting and multi-modal scoring make him the season's clear best player so far.
Thunder's Defense Powers Everything
- The Oklahoma City Thunder pair elite defense with dynamic offense and depth, producing a league-leading 16.3 point differential.
- Their defensive intensity fuels transition opportunities and keeps them reliably dominant even with rotation changes.
Wolves' Offense Saved By Two Players
- Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle unexpectedly carrying Minnesota's offense changed the Wolves' ceiling.
- Their expanded scoring and confidence have bailed out the team while defense catches up.