Why can't SGA win MVP again?
Summary
Dave Dufour, Andrew Schlecht, and Espada Henney preview the upcoming NBA season by predicting award winners. They debate MVP contenders, with Andrew favoring Luka Doncic while others consider Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The hosts also discuss Defensive Player of the Year, Sixth Man, Most Improved Player, and Coach of the Year, highlighting dark horse candidates like Tim Hardaway Jr. and Ben Simmons.
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Intro: Season preview and awards predictions
MVP debate: Wemby, SGA, Jokic, and Luka
Voter fatigue and the three-year MVP streak
Giannis comparison and team success factors
SGA's off-ball role and preseason previews
Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball MVP cases
Jayson Tatum as a dark horse MVP candidate
Giannis, Eastern Conference seeds, and final MVP picks
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Defensive Player of the Year: Wemby's dominance
DPOY contenders: Scottie Barnes and Asa Thompson
Chet Holmgren vs. Wemby and rim protection
Sixth Man of the Year: Sexton, Mitchell, and others
Most Improved Player: Ben Simmons and Brandon Miller
Coach of the Year: Hardaway, Inari, and Spohr
Rookie of the Year: Acuff, DeBonta, and Cam Boozer
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