Timothy Legler
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Making good on my promise to engage more on social media! Look for daily posts or videos breaking down these NBA playoffs! Best time of the year. Let’s do it 👍🏀
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Different vibe tonight from Lakers.
@warriors
were extremely sharp and pushed their pace at the Lakers all night but LA didn’t commit to their defensive detail and pressure tonight.
@StephenCurry30
actually just made another statement on his greatness by playing more of a…
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I hope we never stop appreciating the greatness and skill of
@StephenCurry30
If the
@warriors
win this series that performance last night will go down as the most significant of Curry’s career. The degree of difficulty under pressure was truly amazing
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Can’t wait to see if
@JoelEmbiid
can play through this tonight. Mad respect for giving it a go. And most likely collecting the MVP tonight
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The sight of Bulls fans booing the mention of the late Jerry Krause was disgusting. I hope you are proud of yourselves for making his widow that visibly shaken.
He was a huge part of the winning that went on in the 90s. Regardless of your reasoning for that reaction, it was…
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Nothing left to say other that what a genuine appreciation I have for the style of play and skill that
@StephenCurry30
and the
@warriors
have given us the past 8 years. Fitting end to this quest to get back to the top. And I have a feeling…they aren’t done.
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Damn. Remember the days when bball was just about goin up and the down the floor with flow? And trying to outplay your opponent? All these theatrics and constantly trying to draw fouls destroys the fun that goes with seeing great basketball.
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Love the story of
@nuggets
title run. Great chemistry. Key contributions from different guys every night. Genuine love for each other. Team first ALWAYS. And a superstar being as great as the moment required. Jokic was 12-16 on a night the rest of the participants in the game…
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I just don’t agree with the flagrant 2 against
@Money23Green
- the use of the term “wind up” to describe his swipe down at the ball/arm is a bit exaggerated. The jersey grab was deserving of a flagrant 1. The face contact was minimal and unintentional. Just my opinion
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If
@JoelEmbiid
not collecting, just representing what an MVP looks like. He’s been my choice since February. Love to see him pound that gavel tonight
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apologies to
@MiamiHEAT
for thinking
@sixers
would fight. I feel bad for
@JoelEmbiid
. His season was derailed by a PG who quit on him last summer & a new PG who failed him when he needed him most.
@TyreseMaxey
is special. Give him the damn ball and move on from
@JHarden13
asap
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Yes I thought Boston would win tonight. And there are zero excuses.
@MiamiHEAT
had a bunch of guys with nerve tonight.
@celtics
wilted under the pressure. I shoulda put more weight on the best coach in the league. Congrats coach Spo and and the Heat organization. That was…
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It’s not over but I picked
@Bucks
to win in 6 bc I have said repeatedly… I’m betting on the greatness of
@Giannis_An34
& once again he showed he’s got the mental and physical toughness that should not be doubted. And
@Jrue_Holiday11
was sensational.
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Now that the
@nyknicks
season is over, let’s appreciate their year. They are relevant again. They have a star PG. The Garden is electric. Now they must prioritize shooters this off season. Hell of a year. Let’s see if they can add pieces to take the next step.
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I’m not sure we fully appreciate the impact of Eric Spoelstra on every team he coaches. They are so well prepared. Connected. And always ready for the big moments. This
@MiamiHEAT
team just fights you. All night.
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My take on LBJ injury- I dont care HOW it got out. Say it b4 game 2 or keep it quiet forever. No one wants to see the “soft cast” after the series. not doubting it happened. Not doubting it’s hurt. Only if ur trying to downplay it then downplay it FOREVER. Aka never mention it
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Wry are people in the media even raising the notion that the NBA Finals need
@Lakers
and
@celtics
? If you love watching great basketball you are going to be really entertained with
@nuggets
&
@MiamiHEAT
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Wild doesn’t come close to describing the end of that game. The last play was set up because Derrick White was unguarded as the inbound passer. Meaning he had a free run to the rim on Smart’s shot. And the ball has to bounce exactly that way to give him a chance at a tip.
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Cannot believe what I just saw take place in MSG. A lot to unwrap tomorrow. Knicks heart. Questionable officiating. Embiid’s injury. Maxey’s greatness. Hartenstein’s 4th quarter. Wild finish. Wow.
See you all tomorrow.
@GetUpESPN
@FirstTake
@SportsCenter
I’ll be on all day…
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Ultimately this is the best case scenario for the Sixers. They don’t have to guarantee Harden more years at a big number & they don’t lose him without compensation.
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@greenstflyer
They actually probably thought no one would be that senseless in a moment celebrating the best years the organization has ever had
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So excited to be paired with
@Adam_Mares
on a show dedicated to serious NBA content! This is going to be fun breaking down games, players, teams, and everything going on in the league! Check this out!
Introducing ALLCITY National!
A new lineup of national shows featuring some of your favorite personalities… with more to come soon 👀
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When I started saying that
@TyreseMaxey
was the co-star
@JoelEmbiid
needs , last night was the epitome of that statement.
Not only was he incredibly productive and clutch, he was letting Embiid know that he wasn’t out there alone. This dude embraces the big stage.
#unfazed
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Check us out tonight on ESPN2 mega cast during NBA finals! With
@CJMcCollum
and
@michaeleaves
and great guests all night!
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It’s that time again!! Check out
@LeBatardShow
tomorrow at noon est as we discuss the Halloween horror we turn casa de Legler into for all the little trick or treaters! A few new additions this year! We may even discuss some NBA but no promises! 👻🤡
#halloween2019
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Gotta give
@JHarden13
all the credit in the world. In a tough spot 0-2 and
@JoelEmbiid
not 100% he has played his best two games of the playoffs when the
@sixers
had to have it. I didn’t think he had enough juice to be this good offensively again. Gotta give him his props
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Two things about
@nuggets
have stood out the entire post season as the stakes have been raised
1. Their pace (make or miss) just wears people out. Everyone runs. The ball advances. It leads to secondary break points .
2. The passing of Jokic puts pressure on teams to be perfect…
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Between playing and analyzing I’ve been tied to the NBA for 29 years and thought I had seen just about everything a shooter can do. BUT.. this dude
@StephenCurry30
continues to amaze and raise the bar. Add a chapter to that book.
#coldblooded
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I’ll put it clearly. If the Bucks lose this game, Giannis should return both MVP trophies, Budenholzer should return COY awards, and the NBA should contract to 29 teams. That is all
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Michael Malone is refreshing in a profession where you hear a lot of cliches and superficial answers, he always says something insightful and thought provoking. Very happy he will get a shot on the biggest stage.
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@coopmavs
@espn
@notthefakeSVP
My hits with
@notthefakeSVP
are some of the most important segments I do. Allows me to break down games right after they end and Scott is as good at what he does as anyone in this industry. I know it’s a little late on East Coast at times, but that’s the nature of playoff post…
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The most overused and lazy description of the NBA is “make or miss league”. That statement implies coaching and talent don’t matter. It’s a way to deflect accountability. Better coaching/talent leads to improved shot quality and results.
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There is no denying that
@JoelEmbiid
is a massive talent on both ends who, at times, has proven to be unstoppable. So the potential for a title lies within him. It’s possible a new voice can get that last bit of potential out of him to help him in big spots?
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@qshironalbertie
Well I know one thing… he damn sure never attacked YOU bc he never made it to your local YMCA for those nightly runs 🤣🤣 keep watching and maybe you can learn something. Enjoy the playoffs
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The next level for Jokic and the Nuggets could be taking on a legit powerhouse title contender in the Finals and beating them. Imagine how great an NBA Finals would be next year between
@nuggets
and a healthy
@Bucks
and another two time MVP and NBA champion in
@Giannis_An34
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1st day of our Italy trip to celebrate our 10th Anniversary! Missed watching my
#Redskins
but we hung out at a different stadium
#Colisseum
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This is THE podcast you need to be checking out if you love the NBA. Honest analysis everyday. See you at 1pm est today
On today's ALL NBA Podcast with
@LegsESPN
and
@Adam_Mares
🏀 Nuggets in playoff form
🏀 Mavs bully Warriors
🏀 Strange end to Pacers-Bulls
🏀 Shai: fair or foul?
LIVE AT 1PM ET
📺
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Can’t process the shocking and devastating loss of
@kobebryant
. One of the greatest competitors and most influential players in history. Met him when he was 15 yr old kid in a gym with NBA players. Tragic loss of his daughter Gianna and three others as well. Heartbreaking 🙏😥
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Clearly the Heat can and will shoot better than they did tonight. But…Denver wasn’t great offensively. They were very good in the 1st half and below average in the 2nd. Ultimately Jokic and Murray are too lethal of a combination to be contained to the extent you need to win 4…
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Getting love tonight for my touchscreen analysis. Much appreciated! Thanks to
@notthefakeSVP
and
@SportsCenter
for the platform. Most nights I take 15-20 pages of notes so I can use the exact plays to tell the “story” and teach. Looking forward to WCF Game 7 to do it again!
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@OldManAndThree
Name the time and place! Lol I can talk hoops all day with JJ. Would love to have a consistent format to break it down together.
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Alright hoop heads, my thoughts on the 4 series underway.
@MiamiHEAT
are too cohesive offensively and too connected defensively for a Knicks team that doesn’t have quite enough to contend. Seems like the Knicks are frustrated by the Heat answering every run. They aren’t the most…
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It’s that time folks! Check out
@LeBatardShow
tomorrow at 10:30est for our annual Halloween segment! At a time when so much is so different in our lives, we are trying to keep up our enthusiasm for our favorite time of the year!! Hope to have some fun with it 🎃💀🤡
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Feel good about your MVP vote if you voted for
@russwest44
. U would never see him be this invisible. He'd go out with the pedal to the metal
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Cannot overstate what
@jaytatum0
pulled off tonight. A lot of guys aren’t hunting shots with the game on the line on a night virtually nothing has gone right offensively. He had a lot of help that kept the Celts in the game but he trusted his talent when his team needed it to…
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First day of my 18th Year at
@espn
! Two great games tonight to kick off the NBA season! See you on
@SportsCenter
and
@notthefakeSVP
post-game
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My take on NBA MVP. What
@JHarden13
has done is incredible. What
@russwest44
is doing is incomprehensible.
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@KendrickPerkins
Perk hate to break the news but I said it first back in January and personally never heard you say since then brother! But if you did, congrats bc you got it right! Been doin this 20 years
@ESPNNBA
and never borrowed a take from anyone. I’m glad we agree though!
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For young players, if you are trying to improve your shot fake (it’s important) take a look at Jokic tonight. The pace on his upward motion with the ball is exactly the same whether he’s shooting it or showing it. It makes him quicker as a driver bc defenders react to it…
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I picked
@PelicansNBA
to win tonight- missed this one- but it took the unexpected return of Devon Booker, a perfect game from CP3 and critical foul trouble for
@CJMcCollum
in order for the
@Suns
to win a game that went to the wire. Bright future for the Pels. Suns complete step 1
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This series is an endorsement for
@russwest44
MVP case. It's a miracle they won 47 games with their supporting cast's struggles to score
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Almost Halloween!!! Tune in to
@LeBatardShow
Tuesday at 10:30 for Legler Annual Haunted House Tour
#espn
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the credit tonight will go to
@StephenCurry30
@Money23Green
and
@KlayThompson
. It’s justified. But here are some crazy numbers on GS bench in this series. 62% FG, 32ppg, and ru ready? only 10 turnovers in 378 minutes! That’s 1 TO collectively every 38 min! 😳 doing their job!
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I can’t understand how that isn’t 3 FTs for
@smart_MS3
I don’t even need context but if you just think about time/score, how does anyone think down 3 inside 5 seconds to go, he isn’t trying to shoot that DHO.
@Bucks
outplayed them but that was a 3 pt attempt.
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I said after the
@Bucks
lost to
@Raptors
last year that
@Giannis_An34
was going to have to add ability to beat D from anywhere on the floor to take a team all the way. Done. He’s much more comfortable from deep & in the post. If he gets 80+% on FTs lets find a new league for him
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One final thought on that Heat/Sixers series… Jimmy Butler was absolutely sensational the last 4 games of that series. The Heat were following his lead the whole way. Everyone more confident when their best player is in that special rhythm. So impressive
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In my opinion this series comes down to how effectively
@MiamiHEAT
defends
@nuggets
That means defending their initial push up the floor and having great communication vs all of the cutting and dribble handle offs that Jokic orchestrates. Jokic is the most decisive player I’ve…
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Memories flooding back to being in the league at that time. That was sensational. Can not wait until next Sunday. Btw, I personally think the 85-86 Celtics are the best team ever and MJ dropped 49 and 63 his first two playoff games against them 😂😂😂
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Quite simply
@KingJames
owns the Raptors. That was one of the greatest displays of individual shot making in one half that we have seen in recent times. Complete dominance
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Great time today talking hoops at the highest level with
@jj_redick
for
@OldManAndThree
podcast - check it out when it drops this afternoon.
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What can you say about what we just watched? That’s a great great player operating in a place of such confidence that his entire team is empowered.
@SDinwiddie_25
showed up on the biggest stage to give
@luka7doncic
the help he needed.
@dallasmavs
played perfect bball
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Looking forward to breaking down these games with analysis and video as the playoffs begin tomorrow night. Nothing better than watching the best in the world playing with maximum effort. Let’s have some fun
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Really looking forward to the NBA Finals. A lot to love here if you are a true fan of the sport and not just the hype. Let’s get this started tonight Game 1. I’ll be on
@notthefakeSVP
immediately after for the post game break down
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We are 5 minutes in to the playoffs and I’ve seen more contested drives and shots than I saw in the entire seeding round 😂😂😂 this is going to be great to watch and break down! See you all later tonight on
@SportsCenter
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Respect level for his game has been there for
@JoelEmbiid
all along but tonight he put a stamp on his individual toughness and leadership. The
@sixers
were toast without a life injecting win. They responded to his presence and
@TyreseMaxey
gave them juice when they needed it
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Obviously
@sixers
can’t compete without
@JoelEmbiid
but one thing that should be obvious is that they need to give
@TyreseMaxey
the driver’s seat sooner than later.
@JHarden13
will put them in a tough spot financially but Maxey needs to be option 2 asap. He’s special
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This NBA offseason has me more excited for start of the year than any of my previous 16 at ESPN. Can't wait to see new faces in new places
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One half in the books. My Thoughts. Obviously the Gordon mismatch situation is a problem that Miami wasn’t quite expecting Denver to exploit. Nuggets 1/2 court offense is a beautiful thing right now. Screening, motion, cutting, quick decisions. Impressive. Strus needs to make at…
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Lakers need to prioritize AD more by creating opportunities in the post and short wing iso. He is too versatile to pick and dive middle all night. The Warriors converged on him better on that set. So move him around and utilize his full skill set.
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If you love just talking basketball regardless of the team or player, this is the show for you. We cover the entire league and hopefully make you think about some things differently. Check it out
On today's ALL NBA show with Legler and Mares:
🏀 The delightfully unique OKC Thunder
🏀
@LegsESPN
on Klay's struggling jump shot
🏀 The Miami Heat, perpetually under-the-radar
🏀 Legler's List: The prettiest jump shots in the NBA
📺 WATCH:
🔊 LISTEN:…
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Note to Cavs: how can you possibly expect anything good to happen on possessions defensively where you ask Kevin Love to switch onto Steph Curry and guard him 28-30 feet out with unlimited dribbles? It’s not a “scheme”. It’s a futile and pointless defensive decision
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I don’t care who
@dallasmavs
are playing tonight, it will be hard to find a better 12 minute stretch than
@luka7doncic
just had. He is must see TV. A generational talent. Will be all time great with good health.
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Are u serious
@Luka
7doncic?? Legendary performance! Been saying he’s going to be one of the greatest to ever play when he’s done. Tough. Skilled. Confident. Clutch. Not sure if
@dallasmavs
can win this series but MVPs and title will come if they add a piece or two. What a game
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THIS IS BRUTAL TO WATCH! Thunder offense looks like an AAU team where a bunch of talented 1 on 1 players are thrown together for a weekend tourney
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Assessing Sixers coaching names circulating:
5. Mike D’Antoni- would be last on this list of 5 for me personally. Couldn’t get Phoenix or Houston over the hump. And, even if you think you want Harden back and he’s the guy to get the most out of him, how does he impact Embiid’s…
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Flat out total domination by
@sixers
tonight. Celtics never even made a legitimate run AT HOME. So impressive by Philly.
@TyreseMaxey
and
@JoelEmbiid
never took their foot off the gas. Let’s see what
@celtics
are made of
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The difference between
@cavs
and
@celtics
was the ability of a great player to manage possessions and control the game when the pressure was greatest.
@KingJames
has made us come to expect the truly extraordinary. All I have is wow. And congrats.
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Assessing Sixers coaching names that are circulating:
4. Nick Nurse- a different personality type. But really pays attention to the details that matter. This offense doesn’t need a complete overhaul. It needs a strong voice to convince Embiid he needs to commit to being in the…
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Thoughts on actual vs manufactured rivalries in the NBA. They are not what they used to be and I miss that
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Here we go hoop heads. What a night this is going to be regardless of the outcomes.
@sixers
playing arguably the most important game of the
@JoelEmbiid
era. Curious to see
@celtics
fight and adjustments defensively. And then KD & Book trying to force a winner a take all back in…
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My thoughts on the names circulating for Sixers job:
1. Monty Williams- I’m a big fan but do you want someone taking over the Sixers after their last 3 flame outs in the post season who also suffered two embarrassing home losses to end the season the last two years in Phoenix?
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@Adam_Mares
This pairing with you
@Adam_Mares
has been one of my favorite collaborations in media. I’m really proud of what we are building.
If you want to cut through the BS and get to real talk about the NBA…I mean the detailed analysis, the psychology, the daily ebb and flow of the…
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Love these conversations with my guy
@jj_redick
. A lot more to come as we hit the final lap of the regular season and get into what should be a wild playoff ride.
Legs is back on the Old Man and the Three Things to discuss Suns performance of late, Kyrie’s insane game winner, and the play of Jaylen Brown. Could listen to
@LegsESPN
talk hoops for days.
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Shaq was a different level of speed/power combination when he came into the league.
“Shaq just wouldn’t just go out there and outplay you, dominate you statistically, like whatever. He also could potentially put you on some sort of video clip that could last a lifetime.” —
@LegsESPN
Full episode with
@jj_redick
and
@Rjeff24
:
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Okay here we go… time to pick. I’m going with Denver in 6. The Heat’s competitive will gets them 1-2 games. Game 1 will tell us an awful lot about how this goes. Check out the discussion and analysis on
@notthefakeSVP
right after the game. Enjoy the game
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You will rarely see a player do as many different things as Jokic did tonight. He was just too good. And Malone’s challenge to his team was received. They cleaned up their communication mistakes on screens and their defensive effort through the release of Heat 3s was just better…
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