In today’s episode of The Crossover, Keyon Dooling and 10 Day Tony open by recapping Christmas, family moments, and holiday traditions before diving straight into where the NBA season truly begins — the post-Christmas push. The guys talk about how this is the stage when contenders separate themselves, trades begin to materialize, and the real playoff jockeying starts.
The conversation shifts into Nikola Jokic, who continues to put up numbers that feel almost fictional. Denver’s MVP is averaging 30 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists on 60% shooting and 44% from three — beating or tying statistical peaks from legends like Shaq, Karl Malone, Jason Kidd, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Larry Bird. The guys debate whether Jokic is quietly putting together the best prime we’ve ever seen and how historical context, pace of play, and rule changes impact the way fans evaluate greatness.
Next, they move into the Western Conference landscape, where things suddenly look more complicated than two weeks ago. OKC just dropped three out of four — all to the Spurs — sparking the question: Are the Spurs actually the best team in the West today? Keyon discusses why San Antonio’s toughness, mindset, and Victor Wembanyama’s competitive spirit make them a dangerous matchup, while also emphasizing playoff reality: playoff scars matter, and OKC still owns the battle-tested résumé.
The episode also touches on LeBron James, whose recent comments suggest he may be entering the final stretch of his Lakers tenure — or possibly the final chapter of his career. Tony and Keyon discuss LeBron’s cryptic quotes about aging, family, Christmas fatigue, and whether he might leave Los Angeles to choose one last dream destination.
From there, the show reacts to Jose Alvarado vs Mark Williams — one of the cleanest NBA punches we’ve seen in years — and what that moment says about toughness, size stereotypes, and the respect small guards command. The guys salute this year’s rookie class, highlighting Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, Conquer Nepal, Derek Queen, Jeremiah Fears and more, calling it one of the most promising classes in years.
The episode closes in classic Crossover fashion — with heat tossed at Nico from Brokees Bettors Club, challenging his take that Cooper Flagg is already a top-10 player in the NBA. Tony and Keyon list name after name to prove the point, joke about Rondo taking Nico’s quarterback spot on Team USA Flag Football, and close the episode with New Year blessings, reminders to keep growing, and appreciation for the audience.
01:10 – NBA season officially begins post-Christmas
02:14 – Jokic’s historic statline
05:13 – Jokic vs past legends
07:00 – Western Conference chaos
08:13 – Is OKC still #1?
09:19 – Spurs might be the best team!?
10:11 – LeBron future talk
12:35 – Lakers frustrations
14:52 – Wemby vs OKC
17:19 – Alvarado vs Mark Williams punch
19:00 – Rookie class spotlight
21:10 – Kenny Lofton Jr returns to college
23:42 – NIL loophole debate
25:43 – Brokees Bettors Club crossover segment
28:00 – Cooper Flagg top-10 debate
31:10 – Nico heat + Rondo jokes
32:26 – New Year send-off
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