Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul Face of the NBA, More on Tanking, and a College Basketball Primer
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Feb 18, 2026 A lively chat about who should be the NBA’s public face and what that role really requires. A spirited debate over who the best current player is, with an unexpected pick. A brief take on tanking, incentives, and league economics. A college basketball primer highlighting under-the-radar prospects, draft traits for bigs, and a coaching sideline controversy.
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Hoarding And The Fish‑Fry Yard Sale
- Rich Paul and Max trade stories about hoarding, family yard-sales, and sentimental items they keep.
- Rich recounts his mother selling prized sneakers at a fish-fry yard sale that he never got back.
Best Player Versus League Face
- Max and Rich debate best current NBA player versus face of the league, highlighting different criteria.
- Rich names Anthony Edwards best on nightly impact while Max favors Jokic's offensive mastery.
Modern Media Makes Single Stars Harder
- Social and media fragmentation makes growing a single face of the league harder than in past eras.
- Authenticity, team strategy, and curated partnerships matter more in today's attention economy.