On the latest NBA six-pack, Will and Alex discuss whether flattening lottery odds could help eliminate tanking, the all-time MVP race between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić, and how Jokić’s historic season compares to past MVPs. They also break down the most game-changing players of the past two decades, why expectations for Scottie Barnes should be adjusted, and the three key areas where he has improved this season.

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Will Lou and Alex Wong go live after the ultimate tank game between the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia 76ers. They discuss the sheer shamelessness of the tank, give credit to Jared Rhoden, Orlando Robinson, and Colin Castleton for setting new career-highs, and then get straight to bantering for the last 40 minutes.

Three stars: Orlando Robinson, Jared Rhoden, Garrett Temple

Gerald Henderson award: Jeff Dowtin Jr.

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Alex sits down with former Raptors owner John Bitove Jr. to discuss the franchise’s early days, from securing an NBA team for Toronto to shaping its identity. They dive into the original branding process—including how close the team came to a lime-green Raptor logo—the challenges of hosting games at the SkyDome, and his biggest argument with David Stern. Bitove also shares stories about launching the Dance Pak, the opening-night “thunderstick” fiasco, and the lasting influence of the first-year Raptors.

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