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The Best Player Of The Year - Our 2025 Baller d'Or Award Show

January 2, 2026·48 min·4 clips

Why does Tim Bontemps call Shai Gilgeous-Alexander an open-and-shut case for the Baller d'Or award?

The hosts debate the 2025 Baller d'Or award, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerging as the top candidate due to his MVP and scoring titles. They also discuss other nominees like Nikola Jokic, Jalen Brunson, and Tyrese Haliburton, while touching on NBA trades, player logos, and playoff performances.

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