Nekias and Steve give their MVP and Rookie of the Year rankings as of right now in the NBA season. Later, the two dissect Victor Wembanyama and give their NBA Cup Final preview.
We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot on deck!
First, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones check in on the MVP and ROY races — the top two for each award will be heavily contested throughout the year. Then, the guys react to a thrilling game between the Rockets and Nuggets, and open a broader discussion about the top of the West.
From there, they quickly salute the Knicks before diving into the Spurs' upset victory over the historically-good Thunder. They examine Victor Wembanyama's impact — and the ways the Thunder bothered him — as well as potential growth areas for the Thunder to hone in on. Then, it's a quick peek into Tuesday night's Final between the Spurs and Knicks.
(1:59) — MVP discussion
(30:51) — Rookie of the Year discussion
(48:08) — HOU/DEN thoughts + Who's the 2nd best team in the West?
(01:01:27) — NBA Cup discussion (NYK salute, OKC-SA, NYK-SA thoughts)