Nerd Sesh

The nerds discuss what the news of Damian Lillard's blood clot means for Giannis Antetokounmpo & the Milwaukee Bucks, break down whether Draymond Green makes a legitimate case for DPOY over Evan Mobley, and discuss if Kevin Durant should make First-Team All-NBA this season. Then, they dive into whether or not Kawhi Leonard & the Los Angeles Clippers' hot streak is legit and debate if Zaccharie Risacher or Alex Sarr has been the more impressive rookie.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - What does Damian Lillard’s injury mean for the Bucks?

00:15:00 - Is Draymond the DPOY favorite?

00:29:31 - Who deserves the last All-NBA 1st Team spot?

00:43:36 - Are you buying the Clippers hot streak?

00:57:57 - What rookie has been more impressive this season: Risacher or Sarr?

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The nerds wrap up their rankings of the Top 30 NBA players with the Top 10! They debate whether Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry or LeBron James is the best of the older generation, break down how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has climbed past Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic, and explain why Nikola Jokic is still holding strong at No. 1.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Victor Wembanyama

00:15:03 - Anthony Edwards

00:26:11 - Stephen Curry

00:34:52 - LeBron James

00:46:54 - Anthony Davis 

00:56:27 - Kevin Durant

01:04:20 - Jayson Tatum

01:12:47 - Luka Doncic

01:21:42 - Giannis Antetokounmpo

01:29:22 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

01:43:22 - Nikola Jokic

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The nerds are joined by the one and only Kenny Beecham (KOT4Q) to debate their controversial rankings of players like Kristaps Porzingis, Cade Cunningham and Zion Williamson, to discuss how many assets are more valuable than Cooper Flagg league-wide, and to break down which NBA teams they are most excited to see in the playoffs. Then, of course, Kenny and Carson team up to take on the hardest NBA trivia Logan can cook up. 

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Nerd Sesh player rankings review #30-11

00:18:40 - How many players as an asset would you value over Cooper Flagg?

00:31:38 - What team are you most excited to watch in the playoffs?

00:50:40 - Basketball trivia

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The nerds continue their journey to rank the Top 30 NBA players, breaking down whether Donovan Mitchell or Evan Mobley is the Cleveland Cavaliers' best player, debating Tyrese Haliburton vs. Damian Lillard, and arguing whether Anthony Edwards has surpassed Kevin Durant as a Top 10 player.

Timestamps

00:00:49 - Recap of players # 30-21

00:02:12 - Kyrie Irving

00:05:10 - Jaren Jackson Jr.

00:12:00 - Kristaps Porzingis

00:15:12 - Damian Lillard vs. Tyrese Haliburton

00:28:42 - Jimmy Butler

00:36:24 - Devin Booker

00:42:10 - Devin Booker vs. Donovan Mitchell

00:47:27 - Kawhi Leonard

00:54:33 - Donovan Mitchell vs. Evan Mobley

01:08:02 - Jalen Brunson

01:16:29 - Zion Williamson

01:24:53 - Kevin Durant vs. Anthony Edwards

01:36:07 - Players # 20-11 recap

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The nerds begin their journey of ranking the Top 30 players in the NBA with spots #30-21. They discuss whether Karl-Anthony Towns, Chet Holmgren, Kristaps Porzingis or Jaren Jackson Jr. is the better big, lay out whether Jimmy Butler or Kyrie Irving is the more elite vet, and debate the merits of a number of lead guards like Darius Garland, Tyrese Haliburton, Cade Cunningham and Trae Young.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - List Criteria

00:02:00 - Honorable Mentions

00:11:48 - Ja Morant

00:19:37 - Jalen Williams

00:28:02 - De’Aaron Fox

00:34:05 - Domantas Sabonis

00:41:31 - Jaylen Brown

00:47:04 - Trae Young

00:53:41 - Cade Cunningham

00:59:46 - Jimmy Butler

01:07:09 - Darius Garland

01:16:18 - Karl-Anthony Towns

01:24:28 - Chet Holmgren

01:32:58 - Jaren Jackson Jr,

01:40:55 - Tyrese Haliburton 

01:49:03 - Kyrie Irving

01:55:54 - Kristaps Porzingis

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The nerds give their takeaways from the potential NBA Finals preview we got between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the OKC Thunder against Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics, break down whether we should take Anthony Edwards & the Minnesota Timberwolves seriously, do an NBA superpower draft after Steph Curry hit his 4,000th three and break down the winners and losers of NFL free agency.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Thunder-Celtics Takeaways

00:31:59 - Timberwolves a threat in the West?

00:49:32 - NBA Player Superpowers draft

00:59:48 - NFL Free Agency Winners + Losers

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The nerds rank the Top 10 duos in the NBA! They discuss why despite the Boston Celtics' team dominance, Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown make no case as the best duo in the NBA, debate whether Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Chet Holmgren or Steph Curry & Jimmy Butler are the better duo, and argue over whether Giannis Antetokoummpo & Damian Lillard, Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray or LeBron James & Luka Doncic are the NBA's No. 1 duo. 

Timestamps

00:00:56 - Criteria

00:04:15 - Jalen Brunson & Karl-Anthony Towns

00:07:23 - Kevin Durant & Devin Booker

00:13:25 - Kawhi Leonard & James Harden

00:18:14 - Anthony Edwards & Rudy Gobert

00:22:58 - Jayson Tatum & Jaylen Brown

00:32:37 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & Chet Holmgren

00:39:58 - Evan Mobley & Donovan Mitchell

00:47:14 - Stephen Curry & Jimmy Butler

00:54:33 - Jayson Tatum & Kristaps Porzingis

01:01:58 - Nikola Jokic & Jamal Murray

01:12:44 - Giannis Antetokounmpo & Damian Lillard

01:17:30 - Luka Doncic & LeBron James

01:23:51 - Honorable Mentions

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The nerds react to all the NFL Free Agency news so far, breaking down why Sam Darnold to the Seattle Seahawks is an odd move, Geno Smith is a good add for the Las Vegas Raiders, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are in quarterback hell despite their trade for DK Metcalf. Then, they break down what we learned from Jayson Tatum & the Boston Celtics handling the Los Angeles Lakers & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the OKC Thunder taking care of Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Sam Darnold to Seahawks

00:13:46 - Geno Smith to Raiders

00:19:28 - D.K. Metcalf to Steelers

00:26:48 - Who will be at QB for Pittsburgh?

00:35:02 - Justin Fields to Jets

00:39:07 - Davante Adams to Rams

00:48:00 - Bears OL moves

00:52:08 - Myles Garrett to Browns

00:55:58 - Josh Sweat to Cardinals

00:58:02 - Patriots’ defensive moves

01:05:54 - Celtics-Lakers Reaction

01:19:00 - Thunder-Nuggets Reaction

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The nerds are joined by Jacob (Rusty Buckets) to discuss whether Luka Doncic & LeBron James have established the Lakers as a top two contender in the West, whether Steph Curry & the Golden State Warriors can truly contend this year, and if the Boston Celtics have an argument for being the most talented team ever. Then, they discuss where Zion Williamson ranks among the NBA’s best and dive into why everyone is so obsessed with finding the next “face of the league.” 

Timestamps

00:01:17 - Are the Lakers a top 2 team in the West?

00:22:02 - Which Western team seeded 4-6 is the most dangerous playoff team?

00:43:34 - Do the Celtics have an argument for being the most talented team ever?

01:07:58 - How many players would you take over Zion Williamson today?

01:31:18 - Why is the NBA world so obsessed with finding the next “face of the league?”

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The nerds are joined by Marz Talks Sports of Player’s Choice to discuss how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s current peak ranks against other dominant guards since 2000 like Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade and James Harden, debate if it’d be more disappointing for the OKC Thunder to react to Kyrie Irving’s devastating ACL injury for the Dallas Mavericks and debate if it cements the Luka Doncic trade as the worst ever. Then, they rank the Central Division point guards, comparing Damian Lillard to Tyrese Haliburton, Darius Garland and Cade Cunningham, before diving into their biggest disagreements with Carson’s Top 22 all-time offensive peaks.

Timestamps

00:00:23 - Is SGA having a top 2 guard season this century?

00:33:52 - More disappointed if the Celtics or Thunder lost before the NBA Finals?

00:50:50 - Does the Kyrie injury cement the Luka trade as the worst of all-time?

01:03:14 - Who is the best PG in the Central division? (Lillard, Haliburton, Garland, Cade)

01:24:48 - Who are in the top four tiers of offensive peaks?

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