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Top-10 NBA PEAKS of last 25 years: LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Steph Curry, Shaq, Garnett & more Sep 15, 2025

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Jason kicks off Hoops Tonight's "Top-10 Week" with the top-10 player peaks of the last 25 years including LeBron James with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers, Steph Curry with the Golden State Warriors, Shaquille O'Neal, Kevin Garnett on the Boston Celtics, and more.

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Why Nikola Jokic is BY FAR #1 player in NBA | Denver Nuggets Sep 12, 2025

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We've reached the conclusion of our NBA Player Rankings and Jason explains why Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets has such a stranglehold on the top spot. He also breaks down why the gap between him and the other top tier superstars (Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Giannis Antetokounmpo) is so large.

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Why Luka Doncic & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are my #2 & #3 players in NBA | Lakers x Thunder Sep 10, 2025

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Jason has reached the last few players on his NBA player rankings list and he dives into why he has Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic at No. 2 and Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at No. 3. He breaks down each player's strengths and weaknesses, why they're ahead of Milwaukee Bucks big Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what separates Doncic from SGA.

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Why Giannis Antetokounmpo is the #4 player in the NBA behind SGA, Luka, Jokic | Milwaukee Bucks Sep 08, 2025

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Jason explains why he has Giannis Antetokounmpo as the number four player in the NBA, at the bottom of the top tier of superstars, and how he compares to the other elites in the game. Then he discusses why the Milwaukee Bucks trading Giannis to the Atlanta Hawks to pair with Trae Young could be a great move for both sides.

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LeBron vs. Steph's IMPACT on Lakers & Warriors, Michael Jordan's PPG in 2025 NBA, Durant vs. Kawhi Sep 05, 2025

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Jason answers mailbag questions from fans on topics including more LeBron James vs. Steph Curry "impact" debate for their respective teams, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. He also discusses how many points Michael Jordan would average if he played for the Chicago Bulls in the modern NBA era, who would win a 1-on-1 matchup between Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant and Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, and more.

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Reaction to Kawhi Leonard, Steve Ballmer & Clippers scandal reported by 'Pablo Torre Finds Out' Sep 04, 2025

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Jason gives his instant reaction to the bombshell story reported by 'Pablo Torre Finds Out' about alleged under-the-table payments made by Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers to Kawhi Leonard in order to circumvent the NBA salary cap.

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Why Anthony Edwards is #5 on my NBA player rankings for 2025 | Minnesota Timberwolves Sep 03, 2025

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Jason explains why he has Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves at No. 5 in his NBA player rankings—one spot ahead of Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry—and what Ant could do to catapult even further up the rankings. He breaks down Ant's strengths, weaknesses, and what he could add to his game. Then Jason goes through the peak (whether past, present, or future) of the stars in his second tier of NBA superstars, Nos. 5-14.

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Why Steph Curry is #6 on my NBA player rankings for 2025 NBA season | Golden State Warriors Sep 01, 2025

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Jason dives into Stephen Curry's greatness, how his age factors into his NBA ranking, his chemistry with Golden State Warriors co-stars Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, how Steph compares to a younger star like Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves, and why his impact goes beyond the box score.

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Why Warriors' Steph Curry & Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton are BETTER than Jalen Brunson | NBA Mailbag Aug 29, 2025

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Jason answers mailbag questions about his NBA player rankings including why he has Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry ranked higher than New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson and why he would have Indiana Pacers playmaker Tyrese Haliburton ahead of Brunson if he were healthy. He also discusses Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers compared to Indiana Fever sophomore Caitlin Clark, why the Miami Heat closed games with Dwyane Wade and LeBron James together despite the analytics showing the team was better with D-Wade off the floor, how he got into sports media, whether LeBron James or Michael Jordan is a better shooter, and more.

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Why Victor Wembanyama is #7 on my NBA player rankings list | San Antonio Spurs Aug 27, 2025

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Jason breaks down why he has San Antonio Spurs budding star Victor Wembanyama at No. 7 on his NBA player rankings list heading into the 2025 season. He discusses the partnership with De'Aaron Fox, the places Wemby can take another leap, and what his outlook is. Then he discusses Patrick Beverley's comments about Paul George, Klay Thompson, Steph Curry, and the Golden State Warriors.

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