We have a jam-packed episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way!
After having a broader discussion about evaluating defense on the last episode, Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss their top candidates for Defensive Player of the Year and the All-Defense awards.
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From there, the guys talk about the awesome play of Jalen Duren. He’s been great all year, earning All-Star honors for the first time. He’s been even more dominant as of late, thriving while taking on more offensive responsibility in Cade Cunningham’s absence. They discuss his growth areas, award merits (Most Improved, All-NBA), and his ranking among centers right now.
Finally, Breanna Stewart — one of the greatest basketball players and winners of all-time — joins the show! In a wide-ranging conversation, the trio talk about Stewart’s basketball journey, her defensive prowess, Sarah Strong’s dominance, her new life as a podcaster, and much more.
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1:47 DPOY +All-Defense discussion
9:37 Jalen Duren breakdown + center rankings
01:01:50 Breanna Stewart interview
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 10: Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons reacts during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on March 10, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)
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