In this episode, I break down how the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder continue to win games despite missing key offensive stars. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Ajay Mitchell. OKC has leaned into its defensive identity and extracted serious offensive production from role players like Cason Wallace, Jared McCain, and Isaiah Joe. This isn’t accidental — it’s structural and built upon their already locked-in Championship belief and DNA.

I also open the episode by explaining why I believe Donovan Mitchell is the most underrated superstar in the NBA right now, and why his impact continues to be overlooked despite having a terrific season with Cleveland as they look like the best in the East.

Timestamps:

01:15- Most Underrated Superstar (Donovan Mitchell)

12:27- How OKC keep winning without SGA/JDub/Ajay

In this episode, I break down 2 major NBA discussion points. First, I revisit the Cade Cunningham MVP conversation and explain why I believe he’s firmly in the top-3 MVP tier right now. From the load he’s carried to Detroit’s rise this season, Cade’s case has become increasingly difficult to ignore.

Then, I dive into the Lakers vs Clippers LA derby. While the Lakers secured the win behind the overwhelming firepower of Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard delivered an unbelievable performance.

I also highlight the impact of elite defensive role players like Kris Dunn, Brook Lopez, and Marcus Smart, and why players in those roles can swing games on both ends of the floor as they did in today's bout in LA.

The 4 All-Star replacement selections are officially in — Kawhi Leonard, Alperen Sengun, Brandon Ingram, and De’Aaron Fox.

In this episode, I break down each selection, what it says about how All-Star value is being valued with guys like Harden, Randle and Dillon Brooks all still missing the selection.

More importantly, I dive into the bigger conversation around the players who were left out. And why the All-Star replacement process continues to spark debate about grading a player's literal regular season achievements.

A full breakdown of the decisions, the logic behind them, and the snub arguments that follow.