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Why LeBron James is #8 on my NBA player rankings | Los Angeles Lakers Aug 25, 2025

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Jason explains why he has Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James at No. 8 on his NBA player rankings including the strengths and weaknesses of Bron's game, how his age factors into the ranking, how he fits alongside Luka Doncic, and more. Then he gives his take on the start of EuroBasket for Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks.

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West contender rankings, LeBron James vs. Donovan Mitchell, Steph Curry's longevity Aug 22, 2025

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Jason answers mailbag questions from Hoops Tonight listeners on topics including if Kevin Durant is enough of a boost to lift Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and the Houston Rockets over the top compared to Nikola Jokic's Denver Nuggets & Shai Gilgeous Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder. Then he discusses how he compares Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, how Bron and Steph Curry compare, as well as Stephen's impressive longevity for the Golden State Warriors.

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Why Jalen Brunson is #9 in my NBA player rankings for 2025 | New York Knicks Aug 20, 2025

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Jason explains why he has Jalen Brunson, point guard for the New York Knicks, ranked inside the top 10 of his NBA player rankings and ahead of guys such as Anthony Davis, Donovan Mitchell, and Kevin Durant. Then he reacts to comments made by Denzel Washington and makes the case against gatekeepers of content.

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Why Anthony Davis is #10 in my NBA player rankings | Dallas Mavericks Aug 18, 2025

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Jason breaks down why he has Dallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis, formerly of the Los Angeles Lakers, ranked as the 10th best player in the NBA heading into next season. He discusses his strengths as a defender and overall weaknesses, including his injury history, and why he's expecting such a big, full season after the Luka Doncic trade. Then he gives his take on the viral debate from last week: Chris Paul vs. Kyrie Irving.

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NBA Mailbag: Bam Adebayo & Heat trades, Steph Curry's Warriors career, Jalen Williams underrated? Aug 15, 2025

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Jason answers mailbag questions about his NBA player rankings list on topics such as Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley vs. Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, potential trades for Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, why New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns didn't crack the top 25, explaining the rank of Oklahoma City Thunder wing Jalen Williams, Jimmy Butler vs. Pascal Siakam, different versions in the career of Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry, and more.

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NBA Player Rankings #12-11: Donovan Mitchell & Kevin Durant Aug 13, 2025

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Jason continues with his NBA player rankings list, following up Joel Embiid at No. 14 and Kawhi Leonard at 13 with Donovan Mitchell and Kevin Durant. He breaks down why this range of players is so hard to rank, why he ultimately put Cleveland Cavaliers guard Spida Mitchell at 12 and why new member of the Houston Rockets, KD, slots in at 11.

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NBA Player Rankings #14-13: Joel Embiid & Kawhi Leonard | Hoops Tonight Aug 11, 2025

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Jason dives into the next tier of his NBA player rankings, the start of the superstars. He discusses Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid and Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, the upside of each guy balanced out by their respective injury struggles.

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How LeBron James, Luka Doncic & Lakers match up in West after Marcus Smart & Deandre Ayton additions Aug 08, 2025

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Jason answers mailbag questions on a variety of topics including how the Los Angeles Lakers match up against Western Conference contenders with Luka Doncic and LeBron James, how the Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton signings impact the team, whether there are any realistic Austin Reaves or Rui Hachimura trades out there, the GOAT case for Kobe Bryant, how high Nikola Jokic can climb in the all-time NBA rankings with the Denver Nuggets, and more.

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NBA Player Rankings #17-15: Pascal Siakam, Jimmy Butler, Devin Booker Aug 06, 2025

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Jason breaks down Nos. 17-15 on his NBA player rankings list including Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, Golden State Warriors wing Jimmy Butler, and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. He discusses each of their individual skills as well as Pascal's perfect dynamic with Tyrese Haliburton, how Jimmy has helped rejuvenate Steph Curry, and why Devin Booker shouldn't be knocked down for the up and down Suns era with Kevin Durant.

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NBA Player Rankings #20-18: Jalen Williams, Paolo Banchero, Cade Cunningham Aug 04, 2025

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Jason breaks down the next three NBA players on his rankings: Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, and Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham.

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