Are you as excited for the finals as these fans [Warriors]?
Today’s Panel:
First Half
Opening Monologue: “Not the paths we expected to Warriors-Cavs IV” – Nichols
Topics:
–Who has the most to lose in NBA Finals?
–Playoffs making you rethink Awards?
May 29, 1997 – John Stockton with the game-winning buzzer-beating three to send the Utah Jazz to their first ever NBA Finals!
Extra Defenders; Any credit to Zaza for his bench defense?
Layups; Excited to watch Fultz next season? (markellefultz/IG)
Showing off his hops on his IG (Happy Birthday, Markelle)
Therapy; Embiid taking out his playoff frustration? (AStrait25/Twitter)
Embiid is playing pickup basketball in South Philly. Bounces it off a guy’s face and then windmills it!
Subtlety; Marcus Smart: “I’m worth more than $12-14 million a year”
Soon to be restricted free agent
Stanky Leg; Feel bad for Ryan Anderson?
Jump Game: Blame Pie
Most to blame for Rockets loss to Warriors?
Supporting Cast
Daryl Morey
The Basketball Gods
Mike D’Antoni
James Harden
Second Half
Time to…
Sounds of Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals
–What makes Warriors so lethal in 3rd quarter?
–How should Rockets approach offseason?
ESPN Boston’s Chris Forsberg on Marcus Smart. Says “My heart is here”
Sounds of Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals
–Expectations for Celtics next season?
–LeBron on Tatum: “He’s built for stardom” | Jayson Tatum’s role next year?
May 29, 1995 – Rik Smits, aka “The Dunking Dutchman” with the pump fake and game winning shot vs the Magic!
Scottie Pippen and Andre Iguodala comparing each other’s games (Video)
–Warriors chances if Iguodala is hurt?
“We would have won the series in five if Iggy played” (Via Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated)
Kevin Love uncertain for Game 1 of Finals (Concussion), per Coach Ty Lue
