FULL REACTION: Mavericks advance to the NBA Finals 🏆 Tim Legler makes his pick | SC with SVP

[@jjpark1989]

The only unbiased analyst at ESPN without an agenda. He doesn't see color and ALWAYS gives credit to the players who deserve it. Legler is ESPN's realest asset.

[@cpm4778]

Picking Dallas is......crazy

[@Smiley99-tm2le]

💯

[@OCLProductionz]

@@cpm4778what?

[@ashez45ify]

Def a legend in the game and that MF was baller! We all see color.. he’s just fair and calls a spade a spade

[@SlimKim3]

Not true

[@1HeyJJ]

U CALLED IT TIM, U CALLED IT!!

[@degengam2781]

Shaq called it before the season lol

[@whitefire322]

Well he definitely didn’t stick to it

[@jamesthereaper7]

ANT with the clutch 3 to cut to deficit to just 27!

[@lokilucario]

😂 don't do that man like cp3 😂

[@krisxchirbas9503]

Couldn't be bothered to shake anyone's hand after the game either. Not as ugly as his exit antics last season, but not good to see nonetheless.

[@notacat7127]

@@krisxchirbas9503you soft

[@lokilucario]

@@krisxchirbas9503 he's young bro he'll figure it out. I was rooting for the Mavs to win but regardless we can't deny he's gonna be great. He's just going through his growing pains

[@pragunahuja6879]

@@lokilucarioaint he Jordan son?and we know what he thought about handshakes

[@TjVarona]

Tim Legler is the best NBA analyst out there. If I’m betting he is the only analyst that I will listen to.

[@DavidVictoriaReyes-xd9fj]

Yep. I’ve been saying this for years! Even when he wants a Mavs fan

[@TheStrawThatStirsTheDrink]

with JJ out, Legs is the only REAL no nonsense ANALYST at ESPN

[@melvinhhcp3615]

Same here. Legler's analysis is great.

[@scruffd0g193]

He’s the opposite of Stephen A. Legs has no agenda, no narrative, straight up basketball analysis

[@DUI-Johnson]

He’s great. Sadly he picked the wolves to win the series 😂

[@Big_AL_Nowitzki]

Give legler a raise. Best ESPN analyst at the moment the rest of them are sheep or are too scared to even give a prediction like windy

[@reeserothenberg792]

Windy works for Lebron 😂

[@Miketoomanyhobbies]

Facts

[@lmao5127]

Windy is by far the worst analyst, he just hates on every one except Lebron and the Lakers, never gives anyone their due credit, has absolute trash takes and literally brings nothing to the convo. He even has no charisma at all, idk how tf is he an on-tv personality.

[@datbul]

@@lmao5127 Worst? Kendrick Perkins would like a word

[@Zillamike21]

Legler knows ball for sure

[@Youcankicktheball]

Legler the only one who told everyone mavs was a dangerous team since the beginning of the playoffs, more people like him on TV please

[@degengam2781]

Shaq said Mavs would win the championship before the season started

[@Youcankicktheball]

@@degengam2781 shaq literally picked Clippers and Okc to beat mavs lmao

[@degengam2781]

@@Youcankicktheball use the serch bar and under the shorts tab enter “Shaq predicts Mavs to win championship” then hit enter. It’s a picture of webenyama with a microphone. Posted on October 13th 2023

[@paulchen6329]

@@degengam2781 that was obviously sarcastic

[@degengam2781]

@@paulchen6329 did you watch the short he literal predicted everything right except for most improved player what are you talking about Paul “Chen”

[@manueladasilva8492]

Legler deserves his own show

[@dwightyawg7781]

ESPN doesn’t deserve Legler!

[@NIFFMusic]

Very true. Legler is knowledgeable, shows no favoritism and most importantly knows basketball

[@meatfreak7200]

He’s got a good podcast. The all NBA podcast.

[@xJayhawkFANx]

They wont do that because hes a non-biased analyst. To have an NBA show you have to have stupid takes to get views.

[@C-Rod7x]

​@meatfreak7200 and its so good!!

[@moderndancingfool]

Imagine being PJ Washington or Daniel Gafford & thinking on where they started the season and then coming to the Mavs, being valuable assets to their success & now being in the Finals.

[@barryhoward7997]

Don't leave out DJJ. Undrafted and never been a solid part of a rotation in his 7 years. I hope they can keep him.

[@peepinR]

Right? Those three were in NBA purgatories and now they're playing for a championship as significant players not sitting on the bench

[@SleepyJoesDiaper]

Washington is from the north Dallas burbs. He is home, happy, and wants to resign here.

[@thazsar]

I'm SOOOO happy for those guys. They've just been sitting on teams that couldn't utilize their greatness. Here in Dallas, we love them!

[@JLCruise1]

⁠@@barryhoward7997True. Dallas should resign DJJ for multiple years. If they can pay THJ 16-17M/year and be a bench warmer, can can definitely pay DJJ than just the veteran minimum.

[@DFW817]

GIVE LEGLER A RAISE AND MORE TV TIME!! ONLY PERSON WHO GIVES LUKA AND MAVS CREDIT! HE CALLED IT SINCE THE DEADLINE.

[@kb-is1jn]

Luka and irving don't act like Luka is doing it self now

[@CoraNFL]

Every single analyst has been GUSHING over Luka and Kyrie. What you been watching? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@pragunahuja6879]

@@CoraNFLdone with the ant man sandman whatever

[@lukepittle8961]

@@CoraNFLTim called it as soon as the trade deadline happened and called them to make the WCF when everyone else scoffed at the idea. He said he thought they’d lose to Denver. Once Denver were out he picked Dallas and has been spot on.

[@chukutribenzemalimitless6285]

​@@kb-is1jnwho are you mad @,,,it a team n p8ck one person to represent

[@kendrickbarrett4381]

Kyrie had 36 Luka had 36 they both put on a show the whole team balling🔥

[@TejanoScrewHead956]

At one point they were up by 36.. illuminati confirmed 🤔

[@lw1745]

Tim Legler is the only analyst who believed in the Mavs since the begining with facts, stats, analysis. No bias, no flip-flop takes, just basketball.

[@vp100]

Love legler, the only true anaylyst who understands the game and supported mavs since the beginning and saw their potential unlike majority of media being a flip flopping clowns

[@dontaeshepard2199]

Soon as I saw how Luka came out first quarter I knew this was Game 7 vs Suns all over again 😂😂

[@Chromedesu444]

when he got to 10 that fast I was like "this gonna be a loooong night" and kyrie equally hooping was the nail in the coffin

[@foresightest]

literally what it felt like

[@melanatedgod5337]

I was saying the same thing to my brother as we were watching it lol.

[@ChickenOfTheCaveMan]

SAS would've voted for Ant for WCF MVP

[@zalemdreams]

"USA, USA, USA"

[@c.h.5510]

Snoop said: "nephew iz cold" 🥶😂☃️

[@d-HG_KOBE]

Legler and SVP are a great combo!

[@Mvproszn]

The Celtics have not played a nasty monster like the Mavericks. This is one of the finals where both teams are formidable. I'm very excited. I personally like the Mavericks.

[@johncoleman3953]

Legler is an excellent analyst.

[@heihachichichan8910]

That slap from Naz Reid is pure criminal

[@derpherbert3199]

He ain't no smooth criminal

[@GIGATT73]

Lively makes dallas complete

[@Fanofstuff278]

And Gafford

[@yellostallion]

Same for Gaff and PJ

[@drew9344]

Don’t forget Derick Jones JR! Dude has been huge on both sides of the court.

[@therodtriptv]

Timstradamus. Legs always knew Luka was the man.

[@Muyiwa01]

Can ESPN please promote this kind of analysis more instead of Stephen A Smith. This is what it should be about, no “hot takes” or personal shots, just great unbiased analysis.

[@kkiat424]

GSW fan here. I'm rooting for Luka & Dallas Mavericks Dallas 4-2 Boston

[@sohambanerjee417]

Thanks for actually doing your job of ANALYZING basketball Tim - you are a treasure in world full of screamers and hot take artists!

[@ukog6048]

After getting disrespected in the Media Mavs deserve it. Especially Luka😤🏆

[@JustAHaterDealWithit]

no

[@greganderson1445]

Shout out to J. Kidd. He's coaching his behind off and he's staying low key and letting the players get the shine.

[@chikowashere]

This is seriously the only good show left on ESPN. Unbiased sports analysis.

[@auburnmann3630]

Around the Horn & PTI

[@vegita319]

Pat mcafee too

[@JustAHaterDealWithit]

cry about it

[@tcsmith3094]

Legler and Paul pierce called it

[@barryhoward7997]

Don't leave out Zach Lowe. He's a stat guy who told them all it wasn't the wolves losing. It was Dallas winning. And stood up for it.

[@degengam2781]

Shaq said Mavs would win the championship before the season started

[@christiandelapena8623]

Tim Legler is the most unbiased, unracist analyst ESPN has.

[@calioumarx4289]

TIM IS THE BEST SPORTS ANYLISTS FAIR

[@zamis87]

SVP and Legler are such a great duo!

[@NevenKuzat-hb4xn]

What a monster this guy is, that was something else, pure greatness on display...

[@Sonnel_James]

Lively's head been taking a beating this series 😭

[@JustinJackson-gh7br]

Man

[@Sg6CrossOver]

Reid was hella dirty on that play

[@scottipippen6554]

Please forget that "Luka has no finals experience" narrative. Luka already played more finals with the age of 18 than almost any other player on the floor except Kyrie. He won the Euros, he won the euroleague, was the best player of the second best league. This experience talk is nonsense. Luka was ready to win entering the NBA. He just did not have the right supporting cast the first few years. Now he has. And well, he is in the finals. Now he is the best player in the finals and has the second best playing with him..

[@WLJ1287]

We already went over this…other leagues is not the nba finals…you’ll say they play harder yet they’re not as talented over there period.

[@zanmajeric1697]

Its not about harder or talented, its about the mentality of participating in the finals. It makes you winner, what ever game it is.

[@barryhoward7997]

I think Luka showed again how under rated he is by so many still. He doesn't just take over a game. He out scored the other team for the first quarter. I know he did it to the suns two years ago for the first half. This team is better. His experience does matter.

[@WLJ1287]

@@zanmajeric1697 he hasn’t participated in the finals that’s the point

[@WLJ1287]

@mariankula3540 if rules are silencing talent it’s a problem with the rules not the players; also a very common winner in FIBA is the US so

[@cullenday933]

Class act coaches on both sides! Both coaches made sure to give credit to opposing team and was very humble in their answers 👏🏼

[@samallardyce2522]

5 years ago, legler was the few who said luka should be no.1 pick

[@danielelia2256]

Dallas playing the first 2 games at Boston is the best thing to happen to Luka.

[@spicy3456]

I see Legs. I watch. Its very simple

[@raz318]

They gotta get him more on play by play. He was great the one Nuggets game he did.

[@LilMarv]

Man it’s going to be satisfying watching Luka silence that Boston crowd

[@WLJ1287]

All that to have Bos stay undefeated on the road

[@ImeBurner22]

Don’t delete this when it doesn’t go that way

[@805fillmore]

@@ImeBurner22 reply back when Dallas beats your leprechauns

[@WLJ1287]

@@805fillmore oh I will, because even if dal wins I still own you in life so not a bad consolation prize regardless

[@ImeBurner22]

@@805fillmore keep that same energy when Boston wins

[@greganderson1445]

Does anyone remember when Luka's knee was injured and no one thought he would have enough lift to really compete? This guy is showing his mental and physical toughness to will his way to just be able to compete on a high level throughout this run.

[@Marco-uh5zn]

I love Legler for his real talk exposing Skip Bayless as a legit troll years ago

[@emmanuellematjaz7996]

About Finals’ experience. EuroLeague Final Four: one (1!) game for semifinal, one (1!) game for final. To come there: 3 games win (5 games max) in quater finals. Completely different tension than 7 games series. Luka was 18 years old when he lead his Real Madrid team to victory, winning EuroLeague MVP and Final Four MVP awards in the process.

[@xxcoopx]

Tim called it

[@degengam2781]

Shaq said Mavs would win the championship before the season started

[@reececisneros1622]

@@degengam2781yea but Tim actually stuck with them. Shaq was done with the mavs the 1st series against the clippers.

[@KingProdigyGaming]

I think the fact mavericks respect every opponent speaks absolute volumes about the coach

[@sportfanatic5339]

Luka and Kyrie said “ since you want to hit our boy in the head, we about to go upside Y’all head.”

[@chrisdancy1254]

Anthony Edwards was all talk but NO BITE, KAT was a no show, and Rudy Gobert IS THE WORST DPOY in playoff history

[@auburnmann3630]

Some bite! He’s 22

[@ChechoRPX]

ESPN knows that putting Leglers face on the thumbnail is an instant click!

[@VIVIHESS]

For who ?

[@ssamani24]

The *fwip* of the net was so satisfying. It’s like the hoop was giving Minnesota the middle finger too.

[@losrob27]

Tim Legler continues to prove why there seriously should be room in the Hall of Fame for basketball analysts.

[@shaw9462]

Luka might be the best player in the world

[@ronalddave3200]

he must improved on his defense and freethrows, I really wanted Luka to have revenge on Kyle Anderson for the steal, I wanted Luka to also steal, block or ankle break him

[@DarkSkinDrake]

and fews hes gonna be even better his peak??

[@panda.9712]

​@@ronalddave3200 he leads both mavs and wolves for steals.

[@ronalddave3200]

@@panda.9712 okay, thanks for that info but I just wanted Luka to have revenge on Kyle, dude is so irritating

[@barryhoward7997]

@@ronalddave3200 You need to look deeper into his defense. He's a point guard. You may not see it but he's a top notch defender for a guard all year 2024. He is not a forward, he's not a center, He's a guard. My research says he's the number 2 defense guard in the league 2024 and he just faced the number 1 defense guard from the regular season who plays for the Wolves. His free throws are 81% in the playoffs. That no slop either.

[@mrbakarkhani]

Love to see Kyrie do well. Keeping shining brother!

[@NIFFMusic]

Legler was spot on. Kidd still should get major credit, even with Doncic setting the tone.

[@Dgem08]

2:20 that comment is crazy 😂😂😂

[@beautifulloser8074]

SAS will probably talk about how the Wolves failed instead of the Dallas team winning. 😂

[@ignoblesavage5559]

He was already doing that... blamed the whole series on KAT. You had the exact right idea.

[@MrCovert23]

LUKA CANNOT WONT BE STOPPED

[@JustAHaterDealWithit]

Celtics got something for Luka just you wait

[@SlimKim3]

As a Heat fan I'm definitely pulling for the Mavs to win.

[@barryhoward7997]

Leg, your sticking with what you saw well before the playoffs started. I saw it too. You told them all. You've earned my respect over and over. Your going to be one of the few again. Don't worry buddy, I'm right beside you! Yes, the dark horse has arrived. And I see nothing but trouble for Boston.

[@LEEERROOOYYJENKINS1]

I never watch the nba and haven’t my whole life but this duo between Luka and Kyrie is must watch! They got something special in Dallas!

[@Raym7n]

ESPN please keep such good analysts and fire SAS

[@Withoutbesi]

This is THEE FACE of the league

[@MrKingoverall]

Where are Kyrie's haters now ?

[@DarkSkinDrake]

At home the haters need to cry harder?

[@evelineperko6685]

They must be HOWLING with the wolves!😂😂😂😂

[@ThreeStar-p6q]

Went to celtics bandwagon

[@ShaquillePollard]

Legs deserves his praise 👏🏽 🙌🏾 🙏🏾

[@northwestkidmarc]

Im actually happy for the mavs Kyrie and Luca have been phenomenal much success against the Celtics 😊

[@sadeoshowole]

When Legs speaks, I listen. This man knows the game, period! Mavs about to win it all👏

[@vipmeeurope]

LUKA THE REAL MVP. KY THE REAL BATMAN. MAVS REAL MUSKETEERS. GRANDE NBA FINALE: MAVS vs CELTICS - MAVS NEW NBA CHAMPIONS 2024 in 6

[@cherrymendoza6633]

as soon as I saw Legs on the thumbnail, i clicked. love him, he is a gem. best analyst so far. unbuased. gives credit properly.

[@natureredux1957]

No.

[@e_wky]

Look back......how tough and difficult the MAVS advance to the Finals than Boston

[@alonso7124]

It's not even comparable!

[@Sg6CrossOver]

Leastern conference

[@Kzmotivo]

It’s the same as Boston vs Golden State 2 years ago..

[@split_head_776]

​@@KzmotivoGolden State had an easier run as a GS fan, but they were noticeably bad outside of Steph and Wiggs (imagine a world where Wiggins is your second best player in a finals win). I honestly see the Celtics losing even if they don't fold this time

[@RKO859]

Legler is the best analyst and best at what he does, unlike all these other clowns.

[@ratcomedy]

Literally a breath of fresh air to hear someone tell the truth about Luka

[@thedreadedscribe]

Mavs fan here. You guys have an awesome show and a new subscriber! 👌🏿

[@DrippaManK-Bo]

@ 12:06 the "Perfect Basketball" statement was All World!!!! 💪💪💪😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥

[@gregoryemeagwara5933]

Jason Kidd the unsung Leader and HC that's Mavs Defensive anchor 💯💯🏀 That's amazing.

[@barryhoward7997]

I also love that he calls a defense from his life experience. This team plays his defense as he envisions it should be played. This team reminds me of old defensive schemes played with fresh new players. The D is coach Kidd. I agree with your take.

[@salpacino2148]

Shoot 3 of the best pgs to ever play on one team 2 are playing and 1 is coaching it’s the perfect storm!!

[@KINGJHAKETV]

Legler is the only consistent Luka believer nba analyst this season

[@manifestyourlife6]

Media can't handle Luka being the next Jordan/Bird, except for Legz, he always tells it how it is.

[@ryno-tm1we]

let's be clear, the only reason Luka Doncic isn't regarded as the face of the NBA is because he's not the right color.

[@nikolacvejic7270]

Not color bro, he is not the right nation. USA nba needs to have the USA face of the league. It is marketing, proud and so much more.....It is normal if you think more of this, you are playing in the USA and you need a USA guy, that neutral fans can root for. For years now Luka and Jokic are the best players in the NBA. That is why the NBA tried with the ANT that Jordan agenda, but you could clearly see that he is not close with numbers or anything else beside trash talk to Jordan.

[@agayactornamedmichaeldougl6289]

​@@nikolacvejic7270wrong... you can already hear the rumblings that wemby is the next face of the league. Didnt know he is American...

[@nikolacvejic7270]

Look in the past you will see that no Non-USA player was the face of the league. After Lebron and Stef, they (NBA) are waiting for the new USA guy. That is why you had so much hope and media hype about ANT. ANT in no moment in time this playoffs had numbers so you can compare him to Jordan (beside athletics and trash talk), he is a 20 point guy, but they did because they desperately need a USA player. Tatum maybe if he wins the chip will be that guy. Bro that is normal, it is the USA market and you need a home player to be that.... Every country would do the same, it is normal..

[@406dn7]

@@nikolacvejic7270 Tatum will NEVER be the face of the NBA, if talent is the determinant.

[@NIKKOMARCOCABUHAT]

ANTs arrogance backfired on him bigtime. from waiving at the Nuggets fan in game 7 to calling out kyrie, It all came back to hunt him, after defeating the nuggets in game 7 it was a shame that they were almost swept by the mavericks

[@Iambriangregory]

News flash only arrogant people notice what they perceive as arrogance because their own ego is affected because they thought they were Superior you got that bucko you're not Superior you're a nobody that's how come you're so sensitive to other people's confidence that's your problem work on it at home get yourself a counselor get yourself a psychiatrist and be on your way you got that bucko? Now get going and get a life.

[@boston1283]

Ima say it mavs in 6 they basically beat 2# 1 seeds same record thunder & wolves & old super team clippers who was favorite all year I see mavs winning it all tbh

[@mj23allday247]

Luka’s first quarter was nuts. He wasn’t even touching the rim and some of those shots the nets barely moved.

[@xpreshun]

Legs said Dallas. I’m betting all my money. lol

[@Sillycally123]

Legs picked wolves to win this series

[@Northkalman]

@@Sillycally123 you didn;t understand what Legler said before the series started. He said the Wolves are favored to win as per media, but he picks the Mavs to win if he will be the one to predict the outcome

[@andreas_kuenster]

When Luka threw it from the logo I knew it’s over!

[@rondiggity1677]

A gentleman's sweep. It's sandwich time.

[@SUPREMERoyale]

Don’t forget the potato chips and soda pop 😎

[@andyanane773]

@@SUPREMERoyale”there u go buddy “

[@Kzmotivo]

Agreed. I’d be shocked if Boston allow this series to go past five games.

[@steffenoldenburg7936]

@@Kzmotivo :D Boston didnt even beat a Pacers team without their main star in a convincing way. Dallas will mop the floor with Boston, no doubt. Absolutely overrated in a terrible Eastern Conference. New York as 2 seed would have not made the PlayIn Turnament in the west lmao

[@legendarynoobz]

​@@steffenoldenburg7936 "dallas will mop the floor with boston" lmao 😂

[@williamvelazquez659]

Game over... and luka gave Kyrie a hug 🤗 and mark Cuban was all smiles 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@lukepittle8961]

Chris finch is class. Tim legler needs to be on JJs coaching staff, if he’s interested of course. When they speak basketball it’s amazing to listen to. Balanced, educated and experienced

[@pmp521]

Been saying this too about Leger too, him and Rondo as an assistant coach. I hope it happens

[@lukepittle8961]

@@pmp521 rondo yes I forgot about him. He was great to listen to on all the smoke. No agenda, no time limit or click bait. Just great and educated basketball conversation

[@markbantz9699]

@@pmp521tim not working for jj!

[@barryhoward7997]

I kind of want JJ to coach the Lakers. If he can make it threw a single season I'd be shocked. I don't even hope him the best. He's a joke waiting to happen. Your talking about zero to hero. Lebron is going to look stupid if it happens also. Oh, you mean Lebron coaching and JJ the puppet. Yeah. ridiculous.

[@agayactornamedmichaeldougl6289]

I hate JJ REDDICK!!!

[@galiojusticejustice3191]

Props to Chris Finch for giving an honest and positive postgame interview, a lot of coaches have looked dejected and tired after losing but he gave credit to the Mavs and kept his head held high

[@devonbradford2005]

Mama there goes that man..

[@Luismolina12]

Legs always on point!! He can talk the talk! 🔥🔥

[@binkybink3918]

That’s A Bad Mf There Yall #77

[@DarkSkinDrake]

Luka magic

[@emreboga]

Legler and JJ are the best BB analysts out there. The rest of the crew has no real BB in their talk.

[@jarredmumphrey]

Tim is a way better analyst than he was player.

[@Yeayea540]

as a celtics fan.. I'm scared, but ready for a 7 game series! Go Green!

[@the_smart_cookies_pod]

Luka shredding the whole ESPN narrative to shreds in an embarrassing fashion... some of these "analysts" should start tending in their resignations tbh

[@natec2466]

Cough Stephanie a smith cough

[@the_smart_cookies_pod]

​@@natec2466 THIS

[@split_head_776]

The Kyrie hate was disgusting. The Luka hate just made no sense. We all saw what he did to the Suns. Luka is inevitable

[@ernanolmedo]

you got my like cause theres no biased in your analys of the game.

[@Mark-xl1ze]

Go Mavs!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@chrisgeorge84]

Larry bird being on the pts, reb, ast list with lebron, joker, and Luka is crazy. The game was 20% slower back then. Larry bird really was just killing fools. Edit: 5:06

[@JC-life-is-good]

ANT kept saying they would be all right after each loss. When will it be right? Just all talk. Luka is going to own you again next year.

[@darnellharris159]

Sooo best back court scoring duooo Luka/Kyrie

[@johnkeable5304]

Once the Timberwolves saw Luka drop 20 in the 1st quarter they pretty much gave up

[@rodser1549]

This is the only fair and sensible ESPN analyst. Good job sir Legler.

[@adewaleanjorin9071]

LEGLER 🐐

[@yonathangarcia2781]

I have always respected Legler and more after he was going with the Mavs before the playoffs stared go to first take before the playoffs and see who he talks about way before the playoffs stared and when they stared a real one recognizes real !