The Big Number: NBA MVP Race
In the latest episode of The Big Number, hosts Tom Haberstroh and Dan Devine dive into the competitive race for the NBA MVP award, spotlighting players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) and Jaylen Brown.
Team Success and MVP Candidacy
They discuss a perplexing issue: does the success of these athletes’ teams, which thrive both with and without their star players on the court, impact their MVP candidacy?
Luka Dončić’s Critical Moment
The conversation then shifts to a critical moment involving Luka Dončić during a recent game against the Orlando Magic, where his decision to forgo a prime opportunity for a game-winning shot ultimately led to disappointment for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Key Topics Explored
- The impact of SGA’s absence on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s performance (starting at 1:50)
- Cade Cunningham’s contributions in points created (18:48)
- The on/off court statistics associated with Jaylen Brown (24:57)
- Is it plausible for the San Antonio Spurs to claim the top spot in the Western Conference? (32:43)
- The final moments of the Lakers’ loss, where both Luka and LeBron failed to secure the game (41:59)
Listen to the Episode
Listeners can catch the complete episode on the Yahoo Sports NBA YouTube channel and explore more of the engaging content available through Yahoo Sports podcasts and their TV platform.
