Should MVPs Have a Ring? Draymond's Debate, Kuminga's Fallout, and NFL QB Rankings. | Game Over

Game Over with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

We kick off the show by reacting to a debate that Draymond Green sparked about whether a regular-season MVP or a championship-winning first option matters more, using Jalen Brunson's and SGA's playoff runs against the Spurs as a real-world test case. Then Rich breaks down Jonathan Kuminga's free agency journey—turning down a bigger offer from the Lakers for a two-year, $12.4 million "prove-it" deal with the Timberwolves. The guys wrap with NFL talk, debating who should be considered a top-five quarterback by the end of the season, with cases for Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Matthew Stafford.


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Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Jomi Adeniran


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We kick off the show by reacting to a debate that Draymond Green sparked about whether a regular-season MVP or a championship-winning first option matters more, using Jalen Brunson's and SGA's playoff runs against the Spurs as a real-world test case. Then Rich breaks down Jonathan Kuminga's free agency journey—turning down a bigger offer from the Lakers for a two-year, $12.4 million "prove-it" deal with the Timberwolves. The guys wrap with NFL talk, debating who should be considered a top-five quarterback by the end of the season, with cases for Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Matthew Stafford.


The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines.


Have a question for Max and Rich? Leave us a voicemail at 424-240-8341. Or send an email to gameover@spotify.com


Hosts: Max Kellerman and Rich Paul

Producers: David Jacoby, Chelsea Stark-Jones, and Jeff Shearin

Director of Photography: Neal Lett

Social: Jomi Adeniran


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2026-08-28 58 min
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