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2nd MVP Straw Poll - Late Surges Enough For New MVP? + Possible Tanking Solution?

February 20, 2026·1 hr 2 min·5 clips

Anthony Edwards lands 11th in the MVP poll, sparking debate over why he's so underrated.

The hosts analyze the second NBA MVP straw poll, revealing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the frontrunner with Nikola Jokić, Cade Cunningham, and Victor Wembanyama in close contention. They debate tanking issues and propose draft reform to incentivize winning late in the season.

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