3-25-26 Hour 2 - Jaded by Jokic's greatness/Crazy food at Coors Field/Oh, By the Way...
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The podcast opens with a recap of the Denver Nuggets' dominant 125-123 victory over the Phoenix Suns, highlighting Nikola Jokic's 23-17-17 triple-double and the team's clutch struggles despite a strong lead. The hosts dive into a deep discussion about Jokic's historic season—averaging 28 points, 13 rebounds, and 10.6 assists on elite shooting percentages—yet being overlooked for MVP, with odds of +7,500. They express disbelief that such a performance is now considered 'just another night' for Jokic, highlighting how his consistency has numbed fans and analysts alike. The conversation shifts to the Nuggets' defensive shortcomings, particularly in non-Jokic minutes and late-game execution, and questions whether the coaching staff’s defensive philosophy is to blame. The hosts then pivot to a humorous yet pointed critique of MLB’s uneven opening day scheduling, followed by a lively debate on the absurdity of stadium food innovations like the Glazilla (a two-foot hot dog), taco momolona with Hot Cheetos, and pizza donuts. They contrast this with their preference for simple, classic ballpark fare. The segment ends with a discussion on Tiger Woods’ potential return to the Masters, the NBA’s expansion into Vegas and Seattle (with $7–10 billion price tags), and a quirky neighborhood dispute involving a loud motorcycle rider and a neighbor’s complaint about 'incestuous revving.'
Nikola Jokic's 28-13-11 season is historically elite, yet he's not in the MVP conversation due to games missed and sheer consistency.
The Nuggets' biggest weakness isn't offense—it's defense in non-Jokic minutes and late-game execution.
Jokic’s dominance has made his triple-doubles feel routine, to the point where even a 40-30-20 game might not shock fans.
MLB’s staggered opening day schedule is criticized as illogical and frustrating for fans.
Stadium food innovations like pizza donuts and chili cinnamon rolls are seen as excessive and unappetizing.
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Nuggets Sweep Suns, Jokic’s Historic Night
“If Jokic put up a 40-point, 19-rebound, 17-assist game, we'd be like, well, Jokic just does that. That's just kind of what he does.”
Jokic’s MVP Case and the Numbing Effect of Greatness
“He's reached a level where nothing he accomplishes surprises you anymore. And I don't know how many athletes in history hit that level, honestly.”
Nuggets’ Defensive Weaknesses and Coaching Concerns
The discussion turns to the Nuggets’ defensive lapses in non-Jokic minutes and late-game breakdowns, with speculation about coaching philosophy and trust in the starting unit.
MLB Opening Day Scheduling and Fan Frustration
The hosts criticize MLB’s staggered opening day schedule, questioning why not all teams play on the same day and speculating about TV-driven scheduling decisions.
The Absurdity of Stadium Food Innovations
“If you openly eat something like that and take pride in eating that... I couldn't do that, no. No chance. I can't be friends.”
“He's reached a level where nothing he accomplishes surprises you anymore. And I don't know how many athletes in history hit that level, honestly.”
“If Jokic put up a 40-point, 19-rebound, 17-assist game, we'd be like, well, Jokic just does that. That's just kind of what he does.”
“The bidding process is expected to generate offers in the $7 to $10 billion range. Not something that we weren't thinking was going to happen, but now it is official.”
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Nikola Jokic
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Denver Nuggets
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Coors Field
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Tiger Woods
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Phoenix Suns
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Masters Tournament
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NBA Expansion
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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Altitude Sports Radio
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Viktor Wimbanyama
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