About this episode
Los Angeles Lakers spiral after a stunning loss to the shorthanded Phoenix Suns—are LeBron James and Luka Don?i? running out of time to turn the season around? Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore, and Haize break down the Lakers’ leadership woes, defensive lapses, and the growing sense that this star-studded roster lacks cohesion. The crew questions Luka’s impact, weighs the team’s fading clutch performance, and debates if the NBA should start shifting the spotlight from LeBron and Steph Curry to rising stars.
The heated Rookie of the Year race takes center stage, with Kon Knueppel's historic shooting for the Charlotte Hornets sparking debate over Cooper Flagg’s frontrunner status. Plus, who’s the league’s top option for late-game heroics—Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, or Shai Gilgeous-Alexander? Don’t miss their anticipation of the Nikola Jokic vs. Gilgeous-Alexander MVP showdown and spirited takes on NBA awards voting and next-generation leadership.
00:00 Lakers' Spiral
12:00 Rookie of the Year Debate
19:00 Clutch Shot Takers & MVP Showdown
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