The Ryen Russillo Podcast The Jokic Workload Question and Too Many NBA 3s? NFL Trade Rumors and Lamar MVP Fatigue With Albert Breer, Plus Actor Ed Quinn.
Oct 30, 2024
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Jokic’s Unsustainable Workload
- Nikola Jokic's current touch and workload spike is unusually high and potentially unsustainable across a long season.
- Ryen Russillo warns the increased post-contact, high-stress possessions strain Jokic beyond raw minutes or shot totals.
NBA Three-Point Explosion
- The NBA now has 10 teams taking 40+ three-point attempts per game, a massive change from prior seasons.
- Russillo highlights this as a league-wide evolution that makes past shooting baselines obsolete.
Prioritize Present Competence
- When a young QB struggles, teams must weigh long-term development against the locker room's demand to win now.
- Albert Breer advises prioritizing the best current option to maintain room trust and competitiveness.