Unc & Ocho BEST of NBA! STOP HATING on Bam's 83! Superman TOP 10? & Jokic better than MJ! | Nightcap

The hosts strongly defend Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance, arguing that criticisms regarding the opponent (Washington Wizards, second-worst in the East) or the number of free throws (46 attempts) are irrelevant. They highlight that Kobe Bryant also took many shots (46) and free throws (20) in his 81-point game, and that the sheer stamina and skill required for 83 points are undeniable. Coach Spoelstra's decision to keep Bam in the game to chase the record is framed as a competitive, not unethical, choice.

Many are discrediting it because the opponent, the Wizards, are the second worst in the East. Others are discrediting it because the Heat had filed late in the fourth quarter to help extend the game. Kobe took 46 shots in his legendary game, three more than Bam, and made 18 of 20 free throws. Bam took 46 free throws to Kobe's 20. (0:27) Coach Spo said the way he had it going, I wasn't even thinking about taking him out. I instructed the team, 'Let's see how many we can get him.' (3:34)

Michael Porter Jr.'s claim that Nikola Jokic is the greatest player he's ever seen is discussed, with the hosts acknowledging it's based on his limited 'eye test' experience. They counter by emphasizing the historical dominance of centers like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (33-34 points, 16-17 rebounds per season, 6 MVPs, unstoppable skyhook) and Wilt Chamberlain (averaging 24 rebounds for a career, 50 points and 25 rebounds in a season), arguing that Jokic, while phenomenal, must be viewed within this broader historical context.

Michael Porter Jr. said Nicole Joic is the greatest of all time. People will say Michael Jordan just to agree, but they haven't watched film. (33:41) He ain't see Kareem. He ain't see Moses Malone. He ain't see Larry Bird. He ain't see Magic. He ain't see Jordan. (34:24) He was giving you 33 34 and 1617 for a season. (35:00) He has the most unstoppable Everybody. Look, we done seen everybody perfect. They done uh KD done took a a a dirt onelegged step back. You don't see how many people hit the Jordan turnaround from Kobe to LeBron to this one. Tell me the person you've seen consistently throw that sky hook. (35:26)

The hosts assert that Dwight Howard is unequivocally a top 75 player in NBA history and was unjustly excluded from the NBA 75th Anniversary Team. They argue his resume, including Defensive Player of the Year awards, All-NBA selections, and leading a team to the NBA Finals, surpasses that of some players who were included, such as Anthony Davis at the time of selection.

He deserves to be one of those top 75 players. There are some guys that got on there and I love an I think Anthony Davis is phenomenal, but Anthony Davis has not had a better career than Dwight Howard when they selected this team. (56:26) Dwight Howard is one of the 75 best players in NBA history. his resume, the defensive player of the years, the allNBA selections. He finished second in the MVP voting. He anchored a team that went to the NBA finals. (56:54)

The San Antonio Spurs are hailed as legitimate championship contenders due to their exceptional depth, fast-paced play, and defensive intensity. They highlight the team's ability to run waves of players, with multiple guards who can create off the dribble and play strong defense, complementing Victor Wembanyama's transformative impact. Their three victories against OKC are cited as proof of their capability.

Those three times that they beat OKC, it was not a fluke, fellas. This team is deep. They have so many guys he that can beat you. (1:40:21) They got a lot of guys who they can throw at you who don't mind playing defense and can off the bounce and create opportunities for for themselves or others. (1:41:01) They can win it all. (1:41:18) When their starters go to the bench, that sec that shock troop come in and they give you the same type of pace. They give you the same type of tempo. (1:44:16)

Victor Wembanyama is described as a 'cheat code' and an unguardable player who is changing basketball. His unique combination of height, skill, ability to handle the ball, shoot from three, and defensive presence (like 'two broomsticks in a lane') makes him a generational talent with no clear answer for opponents. His youth suggests he will only improve.

Wimby takes over the NBA. He's changing basketball. I'm glad that I'll probably retire before Wimby holds the entire league in a choke hole. (2:03:38) Never seen a guy that tall, that skill, that can put the ball on the floor, can shoot the ball from three. (2:03:50) It's like somebody Joe, it's like you holding up two broomsticks in a lane. (2:04:04) He like a cheat code out there, bro. It don't even look fair. (1:54:27)

The conversation touches on significant NBA draft mistakes, including Mark Cuban passing on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Portland selecting Greg Oden over Kevin Durant, and Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan. These 'whiffs' highlight the difficulty of projecting college talent to the NBA and the long-term consequences of such decisions.

Mark Cuban says the biggest miss owner is passing on Giannis at Takumpo in a 2013 draft. (1:05:50) Whoever passed on Dane, whoever passed on Steph. (1:06:43) They took Greg Odin from KD. (1:07:42) They took uh Sam Buoie over Jordan at Portland. (1:08:13)