MVP-worthy players, Cousins vs. Pachulia, and where should Whiteside go?
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- Patrick Minton (@nbageek)
- Produced by Brian Foster (@boxscorebrian)
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Video Show
As the guys discuss, I'm not on this week's show in part due to my son Daniel. That said, Brian accidentally calls Patrick "Dre" a few times, so I guess I'm there in spirit!
Three of my list articles are discussed. First, Giannis is good at great games! Although, he didn't make my list of top ten box scores (for last week) or my list of who will win the MVP (not who deserves it.)
The Cavaliers have traded for Kyle Korver. Did they pay too much?
Derrick Rose was fined for an unexcused absence from the Knicks. I feel Patrick summed up our feelings on this. Given Rose's off court issues, it' bad enough to have people overlook it for his "talent." It's even rougher when he's not a good player. And no, he isn't worth a max deal.
Cousins makes a snarky remark about Zaza Pachulia being a better basketball player than him and thus "belonging" in the All-Star game.
Sadly, despite trying to be sarcastic, Cousins is right, Zaza is actually a better player (per-minute)
That said, the Kings think Cousins is correct and will be spending over $200 million on him!
One reason to vote Cousins to the All-Star game? He'll release an R&B Album if voted in. So that's yet one more good reason not to.
On the Zach Lowe podcast, he noted the Heat are willing to trade anyone, including Hassan Whiteside. Tune in to hear Brian and Patrick fantasize about Hassan ending up on the Warriors (Brain's team) or Timberwolves (Patrick's on and off team)
Shout Outs
Brian shouts out "Awesome Games Done Quick 2017" which has raised almost a million dollars for the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
Both Brian and Patrick shout out Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. Also, tune in for some fun Rogue One and Singing in the Rain talk