The Durability Crisis: Is the 65-Game Rule Ruining the MVP?
Last night on Entirely Live, the room got hot early. We aren’t just talking about scores; we’re talking about the fundamental shift of the NBA’s soul. As the 2025-26 season wraps, the “65-Game Rule” is no longer a theoretical debate—it’s an award-season executioner.
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Watch the full replay below to see the panel clash over Darren Peterson’s “competitive spirit” and why nobody wants to see the Spurs in the first round.
With superstars like SGA and Jokic teetering on the edge of eligibility, the door has swung wide open for Detroit’s Cade Cunningham and Boston’s Jalen Brown.
The Panel Verdict: While Aaron argued for “common sense” in voting to protect injured stars, the consensus shifted when Chris Luchey dropped the hammer: If you’re collecting a 35% Super Max contract, showing up for 79% of the season (65 games) isn’t a punishment—it’s a job description.
II. Respect the Two-Way King: Jaylen Brown
LeBron James set the internet on fire by endorsing Brown, and we’re doubling down. What Jalen is doing in Boston without Tatum isn’t just “filling a gap”; it’s a masterclass in leadership. He’s dragging a revamped roster to the #2 seed, and it’s time the media acknowledges that his impact rivals anyone in the East—Cade Cunningham included.
Carrying the System
The media often writes off Celtics’ success as a “system” win, but the panel highlighted that Jaylen is currently carrying a B-list roster to the #2 seed in the East. He’s averaging 29 points per game and proving he is the premier two-way engine in the league right now.
The Alien Has Landed: Why the West is Terrified of the Spurs
If you aren’t paying attention to San Antonio, you’re missing the biggest story in basketball. Victor Wembanyama just dropped a 21-17-6 line, leading the Spurs to a 9-game win streak.
Shortening the Learning Curve
As Ashley noted during the show, the typical “growing pains” for a young team don’t apply when you have a 7-foot-5 chess piece in the middle. The Spurs are no longer a “future” problem; they are a dangerous playoff bet that no top seed wants to see in a seven-game series.
The WNBA GOAT: Is the Case Closed for A’ja Wilson?
We wrapped the night with a legacy check on A’ja Wilson. At only 29 years old, her trophy case is already more crowded than most Hall of Famers.
- 4x WNBA MVP
- 3x WNBA Champion
- 2x Defensive Player of the Year
The panel debated if she needs more “longevity” to surpass legends like Maya Moore or Cynthia Cooper, but the numbers don’t lie: A’ja is currently playing at a peak that we have never seen in the history of the W.
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