Anthony Edwards Stands Tall, Cavs Survive & Round 2 Preview | The Hoop Collective

[@iamjacquesbarjon]

I really do love this podcast. Look forward to it every time I see it in my feed. The chemistry between Windy, Bontemps, and MacMahon is the best. It's not the same when they have guests.

[@Luismolina12]

This podcast is the best, specifically when both Tim’s are in! Windy looking fresh 😂

[@Donnydrako]

The 2.1 pts off every screen is wild considering that the most you can score in 1 possession is 4 (realistically 3) points.

[@kevinwilliams7252]

And that's off only screens. That's crazy.👊🏿💯

[@Donnydrako]

@@kevinwilliams7252 facts!!

[@DavidWLavoie]

Windy looks like he REALLY needs to sleep lol

[@Phizzo4real]

ESPN is terrible about treating talents. They overwork these guys cuz they don't bring more on board. Cheap a** mfers. 😂😂😂

[@Big_AL_Nowitzki]

Would you rather him sleep or release the pod lol?

[@desmondfowler9598]

I didn't notice but u are definitely right 😂

[@blablablaa14]

You might not notice, but he's always on those 6am ESPN shows too, so he probably wakes up at 5am for makeup and such. Then he watches the games until late in the evening. So he probably gets like 4-5 hours or sleep a night during these playoffs. Maybe more on the weekend

[@kevinwilliams7252]

I know that dude gotta be tired AF.😂😂😂😂 That's a busy guy.

[@liamnelson6573]

Best NBA podcast hands down

[@Daveyjdigital]

Anthony edwards is underrated and he will open more eyes when he is clearly the best player on team usa

[@terrygoosedowning171]

Great show today!

[@RThomasBehnke]

Windy is one of the most genuine dudes in sports tv. Always happy to tune in to see what he has to say!

[@abyss87walker]

I've been saying this for a while, but there will come a time when people will say it's crazy that Pritchard wasn't starting for these Celtics. Dude is a baller.

[@michaeldemarco2415]

Huge over reach for sure.

[@mickydem5920]

Starting instead of who?? I’m interested, it’d have to be White or Holiday right??

[@banditonehundred]

@@mickydem5920JB when he forgets to dribble

[@Luismolina12]

Cojones factor 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 those final minutes were pure gold

[@kutmasterkurt22]

Everyone seems mad happy - good games I suppose and everyone’s fave time of year I guess👏🏼

[@slow_Jo]

I actually think game 2 in Denver should be quite a bit easier for Minnesota. They've now had time to acclimate to the altitude. We did see near the end of the 2nd quarter, ANT could barely cross half court because he was so tired near the end of the first half.

[@blablablaa14]

The Wolves realized that the Nuggets have little to no rim deterrence and that once Ant passes his man its wide open for a lay up. Jokic defensive faults are a problem in this series

[@donjohn7709]

ANT IS HERE, HE'S HEREEEEEE.

[@Daveyjdigital]

Anthony edwards is underrated and he will open more eyes when he is clearly the best player on team usa

[@IknowMoreThanYou]

I CAN'T BELIEVE THE GUYS WHO SAID JOKIC WAS WAY BETTER THAN GIANNIS AND THAT HE'S ACTUALLY A FANTASTIC DEFENDER WERE WRONG WAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTT

[@cindyfagerstrom8825]

Never thought the Golbert-Towns fit would work , but Ant could probably make a lot of player combinations work. Both Golbert and Ant are showing more maturity and the benefits are obvious. Midrange games are now important, it's the playoffs. Gonna be a great series with the Nuggets.

[@Serenity01871]

i mean it works perfect against jokic i dont think it works that well against the celtics or teams with more perimeter players

[@cdgmavericksfan7347]

Wolves have great perimeter players

[@TJA1976]

Lets get the name right first😂

[@cindyfagerstrom8825]

I'll give Mavs fans watching this podcast credit for optimism. I've heard it all season. The best part of the Cavs win is Bontemps having to spend 3 days in Cleveland. His next appearance from the toilet at Rocket Mortgage.

[@rayndeigh]

That one year Andrew Wiggins was the second best player on a championship team. That all star berth was well deserved. For one year, he was worth every penny. I seem to remember someone on this pod calling it a checkbook championship for that reason, even though the rest of the key players on that team were all drafted by that team

[@MrOctober44]

An All Star selection has nothing to do with what he did in the finals. He's done nothing since then, which was over two years ago

[@mickydem5920]

You’re right bro his entire contract is worth it just for that one year. He played a huge part in getting them a chip

[@5h00ta]

Yall hate on the Cavs too much. It's lame

[@Shortballa11]

Cavs did it to themself. If they hadnt intentionally lost the last game of the season everyone would be rooting for them.

[@Alexodeya6925]

They stink

[@michaeldemarco2415]

It's earned.

[@5h00ta]

@@Shortballa11 thats not on the players though.

[@Shortballa11]

@@5h00ta it’s on everyone from the management, coaching and to the players. Players could easily say nah we are playing to win tonight. We not going out sorry

[@mrj5695]

League is in good hands. Old era is over now

[@dprestons0318]

why wouldn't an NBA team want Bontemps on their staff in some kind of role?

[@piyushbankar4808]

About matchups probably Luka will be taking giddy assignment, but could be center taking that up as and when required

[@gamesnstuff657]

I've been saying for awhile that the "Gobert can't stay on the court in the playoffs" narrative was overblown. As a Jazz fan I wanted Mitchell to be traded and Gobert to stay if we were going to keep one of them. If you can build a good team around Gobert you have a championship contender. If you build a good team around Mitchell you have a fun and exciting team that is going to be a first or second round exit.

[@Edd_LShore]

Mitchell as your best player is 2nd Round paradise lol.

[@Zorohudson]

I wouldn't say either is a player to build around. Goberts great but not to be your franchise guy.

[@Edd_LShore]

@@Zorohudson What hes saying is this: build around Gobert, you gonna be best defense on the League at least. Build around Mitchell, you are mediocre on both ends.

[@kalebduggar4251]

We need a video of Windy singing “Oooooooh wheeeeere is my hairbrush“. 1:15:30

[@unconditionalLove1]

Jamal was the obvious choice, Bontemps east coast bias was going crazy during that segment lol

[@92KM1]

Lakers kept falling asleep, MPJ would do one cut and score nearly every possession

[@lf1899]

RUDY in his prime..KAT in his prime.. MCDANIELS 22yo.. Ant 23yo.. Mike Conley seasoned vet = dynasty

[@LonghornsLegend]

I'll start to worry when McMahon believes in the Mavs. Long as we stay on track with him expecting the worst like he has for over a year we will be fine

[@Edd_LShore]

Mavs arent winning vs Thunder

[@LonghornsLegend]

@@Edd_LShore thunder aren't winning vs the Mavs. See how easy that was to type out? Great job you can use your phone correctly

[@Edd_LShore]

@@LonghornsLegend There is not much to say. Luka is not playing well. And you dont have a good enough defense to guard a 5 out offense that actually can make threes. Clips without Kawhi werent that good. Why so salty?

[@LonghornsLegend]

@@Edd_LShore why do sensitive? You have your homer opinion I gave mine. Idc about what excuses you're making right now, you'll come back with some other ones after you lose.

[@Nopethebdndjdj]

​@@Edd_LShoreboy that pelicans team was a juggernaut right?

[@SayjbeeMOB21]

Bontemps support comment

[@bhop1871]

Jarret Allen wasn’t on injury report game 5 then he miss 3 playoff games

[@Colinkrauss1]

The Cavs not winning a series without LeBron in the last 30 years is an overused and overrated point. Yeah, they haven’t won a series in the last 30 years, as long as you don’t count the 20 series they’ve won in the last 30 years.

[@lintahpius1112]

David Ham bad coaching made Murray look like Jordan against us. David should go to J League and start his coaching carrier there.

[@bigsteve8605]

I won't lie, I though Donovan Mitchell deserved some mention for cojones factor

[@smokesmitty1]

I member when wolves tried to get kd before gobert

[@samexoldx]

This is not the same Nuggets team as last year. They literally don't have a bench. Good luck beating Minnesota 4 times without a bench.

[@bxmundo]

I still don't know who's Mack 10. I know it ain't the rapper! Lol. Anyone can help?

[@don7680]

Tim Connelly didn't "try to replicate Denver", he built the Wolves to be better than Denver.

[@IsaiahB0]

Why you keep lying about this stat Jayson Tatum had 50 & 40 vs Nets in the playoffs at age 22 it’s not “Only Kobe and Anthony Edwards” lmao like I keep saying Ant hasn’t done ANYTHING Tatum hasn’t but Tatum has done plenty that Ant hasn’t 😂

[@kalebduggar4251]

I guess that is a blue Denver Shirt. You’re definitely not a Mavs correspondent today McMahon. How does Kyrie not even get an honorable mention?

[@Edd_LShore]

Well. I have to say Im surprised Gobert was actually respected as what he is, the best defensive player in the League. Moment he lose a step Wemby would take his place... but for now its Rudy and its not as close as some media members (Zach Lowe, the entire The Ringer BS staff) tried to say it was.

[@KyleJoseph-vo6vp]

No

[@Edd_LShore]

@@KyleJoseph-vo6vp There are always clowns.

[@kalebduggar4251]

7 TOs right? For the Joker. 3:23

[@MG-yj6lo]

Go ahead doubt the Mavs again. Windy and the other dude loved the Clips round 1

[@MG-yj6lo]

Put Dort one on one on Luka lets see how it goes

[@smokesmitty1]

No they forced their offense on jokic n used the defense on Murray it was opposite

[@smokesmitty1]

These ain’t timber wolves it should be WOLVES

[@mollyweir9350]

Bon Temps I think that arrogant of you to say the Knicks will win in 5. That tells me you are not looking at schemes , depth& match ups in this series. I will remind you Pascal is a playoff riser & a mismatch nightmare. Turner can shoot the 3 & will pull those bigs out the paint , they gave good guards & bench depth.

[@smokesmitty1]

To beat nuggets u run ur offense at jokic the whole game every ball toucher

[@danielduncan6370]

Get some rest Windy.. Damm 😂

[@blakewu1375]

Cavs will undoubtedly give Mobley a max, like they all do these days overpaying mostly mediocre-sometimes good young talent these days. I remember how media types like Bill Simmons hyped Mobley up as the next Kevin Garnett or some all-time great and said that he wouldn't trade him for anyone in the league. 3 years in I think we know what type of player he is and will be--good D, but average offensive repertoire, certainly no killer instinct or leadership. Someone like Ant should get the max, but not someone like Mobley. Banquero at his 2nd year is already better than him. But especially if Mitchell walks, they'll be more desperate to keep whatever assets they have. Why would they play Porzingis in the Cavs series??? Celtics don't need him at all with Cavs--they'll keel over in 5 if they don't get swept. Cavs can't score outside of Mitchell, and Mobley can't defend the perimeter where Celtics excel. White will give Mitchell a hard time on both ends of the court. I'd save Porzingis until the Conf Finals if not later, and hope that he doesn't get hurt again (no better than 50/50 odds with him). Finally, MacMahon will probably end up on America's Most Wanted one day for child abuse...:) It's always funny to hear him go off on a player or team in his Southern drawl; for some reason, he doesn't sound as annoying as Bontemps when he goes off.

[@IsaiahB0]

Jayson Tatum is 2nd in the league in offensive rating when he brings the ball up the court lmao they should of never shared that stat more ammunition for us in Top 5 players debates 🤣 another reason why Shai and Ant are not on Tatum level

[@jaminolivo1924]

Why does Dallas keep McMahon there get him tf out

[@smokesmitty1]

Kat n gobert playing hot potato 🥔 with jokic it’s hilarious just keep away n scoring easy dunks

[@Braylenc123]

um if tyrese is the best player in the series the knicks don’t stand a chance

[@myfishni]

Myfishni..😂 lets go wolves make me this money

[@raiden2254]

I always watch this show love the chemistry but bontemps can be rude man

[@ekisola17]

Excuses excuses excuses. Talk that talk ya talked when the Wolves traded 5 players, 3 late picks and 2 pick swaps that will be so late that Utah won’t want to swap! Name 2 players who played in the Playoffs or made any impact in the regular season?

[@Lukaichampion2024]

Kyrie Will guard Giddey just watch

[@kohta20]

Predictions for Dallas vs OKC? reply in comment!!!

[@Asteroid-rp2jg]

OKC in 6

[@ctoaun23]

​@@Asteroid-rp2jgOKC in 5 max. Dallas won't win in OKC, OKC will win at least one on the road and a small chance of both.

[@mickydem5920]

That game 7 was horrible man 😂😂😂. Celtics gonna smoke the Cavs in 5

[@stevenwhiters8928]

Man brought up pg-13. Can we get real talent in media yall paying guys who don’t know the sport

[@MrBoss5150]

I find it funny how these guys try to talk intelligently about the Timberwolves when they have downplayed them for years and basically ignored them all season (except for a few Ant dunks and "oh look, they're the #1 ranked defense...but just wait until the playoffs....Rudy will be played off the floor.") ... Now they're forced to actually watch the the Wolves play (with GS. PHX and LAL out of the playoffs) and they sound like they're doing a book report going back and summarizing trades and draft picks. Laughable.

[@Edd_LShore]

Knicks in 5? No

[@smokesmitty1]

Wolves are winning the chip

[@smokesmitty1]

Wolves are showing jokic is average

[@Shortballa11]

dumbest comment on the internet this year.

[@smokesmitty1]

@@Shortballa11 you’ll see just give it some time wolves been ready for jokic n im not a fan of them I must admit like ant man but still not a fan im a kd fan but i give props where due the wolves are to long for the nuggets who are small also Murray is not 100%

[@smokesmitty1]

@@Shortballa11 Man U guys a trip on this internet with direct typing hahaha

[@Shortballa11]

@@smokesmitty1 jokic can miss all his shots for the series and nuggets get swept and your comment still wouldn’t make sense. He already top 25 greatest of all time. How is that average?

[@smokesmitty1]

@@Shortballa11 fam it’s the playoffs n u see now there doing the same thing yes it’s early but wolves making jokic fumble u see it right now explain

[@ShayMuuLa]

These are not experts . These are fans with stats …

[@Edd_LShore]

Even if Luka plays at his best they arent beating Nuggets or Wolves. Stop it. They won against a weak Clippers team that would be a play in tean IF THAT without Kawhi.

[@Shortballa11]

Its anyones game in the West. Nuggets and Wolves have better rosters bt its all dependent if the superstars show up in the last 5 minutes.

[@Edd_LShore]

@@Shortballa11 Thats never true. Its a myth invented by media to simplify the game, sell it by making it more exciting. Nuggets won 2 games with Murray buzzer beaters. If he misses both shots, Nuggets still was expected to win the series.

[@Shortballa11]

@@Edd_LShore what part is a myth?

[@Edd_LShore]

@@Shortballa11 that all that matters are the last minutes or clutch time and "who steps up when it matters most".

[@wmbriggz]

Amazing how 3 people who obviously love the NBA game are okay with the league returning to professional wrestling on a basketball court … NBA players are the most highly skilled athletes in the world… and … and now… professional wrestling on a basketball court… in the words from on the waterfront…not my time…not my time…. The league could have been a contender… the league could have surpassed soccer and been the best league of the best sport in the world…. And now… a return to entertainment /physicality over athleticism…. Sigh….

[@jyoung12387]

Tim Bonetemps is the saddest little man I have ever seen. How did this guy get on National Media?

[@SumayyahA99]

First comment

[@KyleJoseph-vo6vp]

Yo momma fat boy

[@ricardosolisriccelli1730]

Second comment.

[@lawrencedanao7648]

Tim is a hater and he covers the mavs. He needs to be fired.

[@Edd_LShore]

Garland and Mitchell are an awful pairing.

[@SmurfonDND]

How, explain your reasoning.

[@Edd_LShore]

@@SmurfonDND both need the ball, Mitchell doesnt even make anybody better, Garland at least can pass some (at his best). Both take wild floaters runners and stepback threes,.which can mean innefficient stretches, and niether is a plus defender and both are really freaking small (I know Mitchell effort has improved compared to his Jazz days. Still undersized for any position that isnt point guard). Thats how

[@Shortballa11]

Agreed. I think the Cavs would like to keep Mitchell and trade Garland, but they will have to trade Mitchell or else he leaves 25 off season

[@Edd_LShore]

@@Shortballa11 Tough. I think it was a stupid trade in the first place. Now Garland has lost value. I would trade Mitchell. Mobley needs more time. If you keep Mitchell you have to accelerate everything and try to actually compete.

[@tanguero_]

Ppl say they're too small, but Cavs defense is excellent!!

[@thegreatone1285]

This show is terrible