Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ABSOLUTELY Winning MVP | OKC's Dominant Run | Cooper Flagg Not ROY?!

Oklahoma City Thunder dominate ESPN’s MVP straw poll as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander surges ahead of Victor Wembanyama, Luka Doncic, and Nikola Jokic. Is the MVP race already over? Hosts Nick Angstadt, Matt Moore, and Haize examine voting dynamics, weigh the impact of injuries to Luka Doncic, Cade Cunningham, and Anthony Edwards, and debate whether the Thunder’s current run ranks among the NBA’s most historic stretches. Insights on team net ratings, playoff implications, and the evolving landscape of NBA talent craft a lively discussion. Who truly deserves Rookie of the Year: Cooper Flagg or Kon Knueppel? The hosts break down efficiency stats, clutch performances, and the Hornets’ playoff push, challenging conventional wisdom about award selection. Analysis spotlights the unusually deep rookie class and raises questions about future greatness versus immediate impact.   0:00 MVP Discussion / Straw Poll 11:20 Thunder Dominant Run vs League History 22:20 Rookie of the Year: Flagg Has No Chance?!     Follow Your Team Every Day 📲 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba/   Locked On NBA: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nba/     Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: lockedonpodcasts.com/offers   TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.   ZocDoc Stop putting off those doctor appointments and go to https://Zocdoc.com/LOCKEDONNBA to find and instantly book a doctor you love today.    Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.  Wayfair. Every style. Every home.    DoorDash From tipoff to overtime, stay in your bag and order on DoorDash.  Get snacks, drinks, gear — whatever gets you through the season — delivered right to your door.  DoorDash. In your bag all season long.   Robinhood You’re no longer just a spectator. Play by play. You decide. Trade Every Play with Robinhood. Now available across the U.S. Download the Robinhood app now to begin. Futures and cleared swaps trading involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Event contracts are offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC., a registered futures commission merchant and swap firm. Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp makes it easy to get matched online with a qualified therapist.  Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA.    5-Hour ENERGY Have your cake & drink it too. Birthday cake-flavor is back, no fork needed. Vanilla-y cakey flavor, caffeinated kick, and no sugar. It's party time. Order Now at 5-hourENERGY.com or Amazon.   Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.   FanDuel FanDuel is giving you a way to turn that energy into even bigger potential wins with a College Basketball Parlay Profit Boost. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.