Episode Appearances
First Take · Apr 2, 2026
Hour 2: MVPTake
“Suns owner who pursued Tom Izzo and hired Jordan Otts; credited for team's surprising success”
NBA Playoff Experience vs. Talent DebateSan Antonio Spurs Championship ViabilityNew York Knicks Offensive Regression Analysis
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Hour 1: How Loud was the Lakers Loss to the Suns?
“Phoenix Suns owner; praised for anti-tanking philosophy and organizational commitment despite roster changes”
NBA Defensive Liabilities and Roster ConstructionLakers Offensive Chemistry and Lineup CombinationsKevin Durant All-Time Scoring Rankings
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Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Feb 20, 2026
2nd MVP Straw Poll - Late Surges Enough For New MVP? + Possible Tanking Solution?
“Phoenix Suns owner; publicly stated tanking is 'losing behavior done by losers'; traded draft control to prevent tanking”
NBA MVP Voting Methodology and Predictive PollingTanking Prevention and Lottery Incentive RestructuringGames-Played Eligibility Thresholds for MVP Consideration
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