On this episode Mike & Jason rank the top 3 players from each playoff team. Off the top, they discuss the implications of Michael Malone's firing and the future of Nikola Jokic. The hosts rank players 1-20 in three tiers, 1st option, 2nd option, and third option while comparing different teams and their chances in the playoffs, ultimately leading to a comprehensive ranking of players and teams. In this segment, the hosts discuss their ranking of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd banana players like Giannis, Karl Anthony Towns, and James Harden, debating their effectiveness in playoff scenarios and their overall impact on their teams. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various players up and down their rankings, including their offensive and defensive contributions. The final question on the podcast looks at where Evan Mobley might rank as a first banana.

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