Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul NBA Expansion, Best Players in Basketball, and MLB Opening Day!
Mar 25, 2026
They debate NBA expansion, weighing the appeal of Seattle versus Las Vegas and which franchise they'd prefer to own. They trade takes on Nikola Jokic, Wemby, and lists of the all time top players across eras. Conversation touches on playoff performance, rising stars like Luka, and why perspective matters. They also celebrate MLB Opening Day and why the Yankees might be baseball’s best this year.
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Why Seattle Tops Vegas For NBA Expansion
- NBA expansion will target Seattle and Las Vegas with bids expected in the $7–10 billion range per team.
- Rich Paul prefers Seattle for its basketball culture and corporate sponsorship potential while Max agrees Seattle has stronger long-term growth than Vegas.
Where Jokic Ranks Among Modern Era Greats
- Max argues Nikola Jokic has been the best player in the world for several years and belongs on a short list with Bird, MJ, Shaq, Kobe, and LeBron.
- He places Jokic among modern-era players who led the league for multiple seasons due to his unique offensive control and passing.
Why Wemby Is A Legit MVP Contender
- Wembanyama (Wemby) is making a strong MVP case by dominating both ends: offensive production and defensive control.
- Max suggests Wemby's defense can match Jokic's offensive control, making Wemby a leading candidate for regular-season MVP.