The nerds break down why the Indiana Pacers won the Pascal Siakam trade over the Toronto Raptors, and discuss how the star fits nicely alongside Tyrese Haliburton. Then, the nerds give out their NBA midseason awards! They discuss why Joel Embiid has to be MVP after a strong performance against Nikola Jokic & the Denver Nuggets, whether Victor Wembanyama or Chet Holmgren is the Rookie of the Year, and if Jalen Johnson or Tyrese Maxey should be Most Improved Player.

Timestamps

00:00:40 - Pascal Siakam traded to the Indiana Pacers

00:17:30 - Why Joel Embiid is the clear-cut MVP

00:31:12 - The nerds debate Chet Holmgren and Victor Wembanyama for ROY

00:44:45 - Why Rudy Gobert deserves his fourth DPOY award

00:52:28 - Malik Monk’s growth and why he is the 6MOY

00:58:48 - How Jalen Johnson has taken a massive leap and deserves MIP

01:08:07 - The nerds debate the Thunder’s Mark Daigneault and the Jazz's Will Hardy for COY

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