Welcome to the Brew Hoop Night Shift. Every evening at 9:00pm (central time), this all-purpose thread goes up, and the comments section is where it’s going down. What Bucks news did we not cover? What topics do you want to break down further? Or is there something non-Bucks that you want to bounce off of one another? Even something non-basketball? This is the place.
Today’s (on)topic: NBA MVP Odds
Early 2017-18 NBA MVP odds are out at @BovadaLV, and reigning MVP Russell Westbrook is your August 16 leader with 7/2 odds. pic.twitter.com/zCwupQyaUv
— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) August 16, 2017
The obvious standout here is Giannis at the sixth-best odds in the league to take home that MVP trophy next year and I don’t think that’s an awful wager given the surrounding talent on the rest of the candidates. Sans Russell Westbrook of course, although even he will probably shirk a bit of his ball-houndedness to give Paul George some run. How much would you place on Giannis for MVP next year at 17/2?
Today’s (off)topic: French Toast, French Toast Sticks or Pancakes
Look, we all have our favorite griddlecake to slap with syrup in the morning, but I think it’s important to call out the oft-forgotten french toast stick. Generally cheap, frozen and heated by blasting with a microwave, these soggy treats are just greasy enough and not to mention portable. They even taste good dipped in a small bin of powder sugar. What morning variety of flapjack or french toast tickles your fancy?
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