Welcome back to the NBA Desktop! This week Jason takes a look at the league’s finest event, the NBA Awards, and breaks down the reception to the NBA’s newest MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo. Plus, Andre Iguodala’s book tour is in full swing, the Knicks are “Knicking,” and Marcus Smart is crossing up children. Then, we go to the Focus Group to determine whether Kyrie Irving might have called into a radio show to defend himself. Plus, spice from The Ringer’s own Jordan Ligons!
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