NBA West Squad: Nikola Jokic vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leading Man Battle

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🗓️ 5 March 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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In this episode of the Locked On NBA Squad Show West, hosts from various Western Conference teams discuss the best players and teams in the conference. They debate the merits of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic for best lead player, comparing their impacts and statistics. The conversation shifts to best supporting players, with names like Amen Thompson and Austin Reeves mentioned. The hosts also explore which teams might be overachieving or relying on "special effects," with Memphis and Denver receiving scrutiny. The podcast concludes with a discussion on struggling teams like the Suns and recent controversial trades, offering insights into the current state of the Western Conference. 0:00 Intro: Best lead player in Western Conference 5:42 Debating Jokic vs. SGA for best lead player 11:00 Discussing best supporting players in the West 16:19 Teams held up by "smoke and mirrors" 22:21 Are the Nuggets overrated this season? 28:50 Analyzing the Timberwolves' playoff potential 33:21 Outro: Wrapping up the Western Conference discussion Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Prizepicks Now’s the perfect time to join.Download the app today and use code LOCKEDONNBA to get $50 instantly when you play your first $5 lineup! That’s right—no need to win to get the bonus, it’s guaranteed. PrizePicks—Run Your Game! TALKSPACE Therapy is a game-changer. To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com/LOCKEDONNBA and enter promo code SPACE80 to get $80 off your first month and show your support for the show. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel From the first whistle to the final drive, FanDuel makes the NFL Playoffs even more exciting! Right now, new customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get THREE HUNDRED BUCKS in BONUS BETS – if you win your first bet! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. Make this playoff season unforgettable with FanDuel, an official sportsbook partner of the NFL. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

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0:00.0	On today's show, who is the best lead player in the Western Conference?
0:05.1	Yes, we're going to Oscar baiting on today's Lockdown NBA Squad Show West.
0:08.3	You are talking ball with the NBA West Squad Show.
0:12.9	From the Warriors to the Lakers, the Mavericks to the Nuggets, and everyone else in the West.
0:18.2	The local experts of the Lockdown Podcast Network bring you all the
0:21.8	scoops, breakdowns, and the most comprehensive look at the Western Conference. Trash
0:26.9	talk and big takes included. No holding back. We're giving the green light. It's time to talk
0:32.7	NBA West. And welcome your Lockdown NBA Squad Show West.
0:39.9	My name is Nick Engstead, host of the Lockdown Mavericks podcast.
0:42.1	This is the squad show where we take over the feet of your favorite Lockdown show.
0:45.5	And it's an open invite for any host to join to talk about anything they want in the NBA's Western Conference.
0:50.6	Joining me today at the top of the conference from Lockdown Thunder, Rylentland styles the next top is and kaminitsky from locked on lakers then it's matt more of locked on
0:59.0	nuggets then there's nobody from the grislies sorry grisleys but then there's locked on
1:02.6	rockets jackson gatlin so we got four of the top five represented here and then one that
1:08.3	should be up there and then did something and that's me.
1:11.6	Today's episode, we will probably end up somewhere completely different, but we're going to start with doing some of our awards.
1:16.6	We just saw the Oscars this weekend and let's do some awards for the Western Conference.
1:21.6	Starting with best lead player.
1:24.6	Best lead player. It's not best player. It's not like who is the best player. It is who the best lead play. What's the best story? What's the best lead player it's not best player it's like who is the best player it is
1:28.1	who the best lead play what's the best story what's the best lead player and I'll
1:32.3	open it up to start making your cases for your players which I can't believe I
1:37.0	can't make a case where player I mean the case for Kyrie Irving is the best
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