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A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 3, 2026

BarkleySpeaker 95%00:42:49·NBAOpenNeeds a proxy
Jayson Tatum returns to MVP-caliber form after a full offseason.
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“when Jason gets a chance to have an entire offseason summer, he's going to come back to being an MVP caliber player”
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'MVP caliber' needs a proxy, such as MVP votes or an All-NBA team.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Charles Barkley)

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