The Annual NBA “Would You Rather” Debates, Plus Why the Dodgers Aren’t Necessarily MLB’s Bad Guys w/ Jeff Passan
The Ryen Russillo Show
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4.8 • 3K Ratings
🗓️ 12 February 2026
⏱️ 89 minutes
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Ryen is joined by Ceruti for the annual NBA “Would You Rather” debates, including: Would you take two star players over Jokic? Jaylen Brown vs. Jalen Brunson? Sengun vs. Chet? And a bunch more. Then, he chats with ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan about the potential lockout looming in baseball, why the Dodgers aren’t necessarily the bad guys, and why it’s odd that fans want a salary cap in sports. Finally, Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including a tough best man wedding choice and whether audiobooks count as reading. NBA “WOULD YOU RATHERS” (2:28) Looking back at last year’s debates (5:55) Jokic or SGA and Jalen Williams (8:43) Jaylen Brown or Jalen Brunson (10:57) Maxey or Booker (12:14) Sengun or Chet (15:15) Paolo or Amen (17:37) Reaves, Herro, or Knueppel (18:43) KAT or Jalen Duren (20:57) Dillon Brooks or Michael Porter Jr. (21:50) How many teams would trade their roster for OKC’s bench? JEFF PASSAN (29:58) Pending MLB lockout (35:28) Why the Dodgers aren’t necessarily to blame (45:00) 50/50 revenue splits (45:03) Are salary caps good? (1:04:20) You shouldn’t pinch pennies owning a pro sports team LIFE ADVICE (1:08:31) _ _ _ _ _ GAMBLING PROBLEM? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-522-4700, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $300 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bet must settle by and Token expires 2/22/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 2/15/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. _ _ _ _ _ Download the Gametime app and use code RUSSILLO for $20 off your first purchase. _ _ _ _ _ Learn more at https://microsoft.com/m365copilot _ _ _ _ _
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| 0:23.0 | We're talking to Hoops, All-Star Break, at the very beginning of this, |
| 0:25.4 | a bunch of Would You Rathers, an incredibly challenging one from Surrudi on OKC's bench. |
| 0:31.6 | We're also going to talk collective bargaining agreement with Jeff Passon. |
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