NBA Finals Game 5 Preview & New Free Agency Rule | The Hoop Collective

[@gabdex83]

Gents, the amount of content you've delivered this playoffs has been off the charts. Listened to every second. Appreciate you.

[@Earl_E_Burd]

Definitely have appreciated the surplus. Keep it comin!

[@RyanBradford-lq8dg]

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[@RyanBradford-lq8dg]

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[@ssaaffuu]

Facts

[@raulmiranda5264]

Bontemps only sounds excited when he’s talking about Tyrese Maxey or Jrue Holiday and it’s weird.

[@matthewmcgahey3852]

Bontemps was absolutely spot on regarding Kyrie here. He’s copping a lot of flack here but the way McMahon sugar coated the Kyrie press conference was amusing.

[@travissmith6380]

When Boston Fans ask why people hate them and have certain opinions of them i think of Bontemps.

[@Pjdmffl]

The worst attitude

[@DillaDonuts]

Lol bontemps hates boston the most... that dudes a joke

[@javimontes05]

Kyrie moves to Boston. Bontemps: And I took that personally

[@hookmasterL]

Not true. Bontemps says clearly it was the context of the move, what Kyrie Irving did prior to the move. Kyrie Irving is well known for spinning narratives and Bontemps says spin all you want, but here’s what actually happened. And he methodically dissects. They say you reap what you sow, and tonight, one of the NBA’s legendary fan bases will reap Kyrie Irving exactly what he has sown.

[@williamsutton6724]

Why does the media ask questions and then say the players brought it up when they answer?

[@Earl_E_Burd]

Yeah I hate that. As a player I would mention multiple times in the clip, "in response to your question asking about..." just every time.

[@michaeldemarco2415]

They thrive on bait and switch story lines.

[@hookmasterL]

I love when MacMahon say “Howdy partners!” I feel like he’s including me and it’s the pre signal to an hour of awesome NBA info.

[@emoneyizhereson]

Bontemps sounding like a scorned ex lover 😂

[@chemicalhap]

Nah he just hates people rewriting history. Reported and verifiable history

[@WildfireX]

More like he hates Kyrie trying to subtly bring the race card into it.

[@brownhairydog6472]

Kyrie is a massive douche. He's had a good year so people forgive and forget quickly.

[@Lswissknife90000]

Bontemps would definitely know something about rewriting history

[@eMCEe131]

Bontemps likes nobody 😂

[@Gorilla_the_Conqueror]

Bontemps: We don’t need to relitigate the entire Kyrie saga *Bontemps relitigating the entire Kyrie saga*

[@lovinglife419]

Exactly 😂

[@ProbablyJD]

I live for this early morning analysis

[@zeus4885]

Things will start to get very interesting if the Mavs can somehow win tonight. But the Celtics probably sold Game 4 so they can win the title in Boston. I expect Celtics to blow them out

[@djkido316]

So far in this series dallas has 408pts and celtics has 402pts in total, every celtics win has been close no idea how you think celtics can somehow blow mavs out lol.

[@isaacseiler9386]

@@djkido316 May I refer you to game 1

[@chasethasack]

@@djkido316you must lack common sense, that stat is only notified because of game 4. If a team loses by almost 40 ofc in totality the total number each team will be close

[@minaguta4147]

Love watching these dudes bicker and roll their eyes at each other.

[@mikotagayuna8494]

Kyrie sounds like he's still rattled by the Boston crowd. This is bad news for the Mavs who desperately need all hands on deck to win three straight games, two of which will be in enemy territory.

[@TulioMCano]

It is not fair to say Boston is the one who maximized Porzingis post ups. Kristaps Porzingis was an amazing post up player last year. I think he was top 3 in post up point per possession in the entire NBA

[@krocktheog]

Here for Windy's unbiased take on this series and to find out who in his family Luka killed. Windy clearly wouldn't want the Mavericks to comeback because that would mean Lebron's 3-1 comeback wouldn't be a feather LeBron could hang on his GOAT status claims cap. Windy wrote a whole book about it. He feels Luka is a threat to LeBron 's positioning on the all-time greats list . A stain on his career and moving the goalposts to can't win a finals? He deserved criticism but that personal vendetta (and possibly Rich Paul) fueled and unhinged attempted takedown of Luka is a stain on Windy's career and credibility.

[@michaeldemarco2415]

We will leave it to you to keep that alive in your head. thanks

[@Mr.Thomas_Anderson]

He is still pissed Luka picked MJ’s shoes deal offer and rejected Lebron’s. He’s not a fan of Luka’s never has been/none of Klutch is

[@kalebduggar4251]

35:55 With a guy as injured as Luka is it seems a tad over the top to be complaining about his defense. I mean especially talking about Blowby%…when you consider this guy is probably at 65% most nights it’s a little overly critical to complain about these things.

[@kalebduggar4251]

It’s obvious he’s having Knee (probably miniscus) issues. I’m sure the Ankles are shot and the calves along with it. Not to mention it has appeared obvious to me from his lateral lethargy, that he’s got real issues in his hip flexors. I hope the Mavs training staff will address this sooner rather than later.

[@kalebduggar4251]

To me this accentuates the differences Luka and the Mavs couldn’t get past with Porzingis. Luka has that Larry Bird “I’ma die on the court” kind of mentality. while Zingis has the new age lebronesque I won’t risk my career to win the finals. (Granted in this case the Celtics don’t really need him it would seem.) That to me is why Luka never respected him, and why the mavs ultimately had to trade him.

[@mhz90718]

That's a lot of salt coming from somebody with the last name "Good Times"

[@kjscribner3195]

Why is no one stating part of the reason Boston’s season tanked is because Gordon Haywood broke his leg the first game of the season?

[@michaeldemarco2415]

Short memories for details beyond the talking points.

[@kalebduggar4251]

This is why I think Kyrie has been in his own head for most of this series. I haven’t been able to watch game 4 yet, but Kyrie getting 12-16 in this series shows he’s lacking that other worldly confidence we know him for. I hope to see him get back to that. Maybe he’ll fast until game 5 and he’ll play with that ramadan energy. 37:07

[@markturcotte6443]

I have a feeling we will have a 3pt barrage tonight.

[@AK-pz7om]

Who pissed in Bontemps’ coffee this morning? Jeez mate

[@srtnnrnn7405]

Bontemps is honestly too emotional to do this job lol

[@tylerburnett_]

“Here we go Windy” 😂

[@hunterharrison2389]

The amount of delusion I’ve seen from the media and fans since game 4 has been eye opening. These poor crazy individuals are in pure denial that the Mavs aren’t winning in 7. 🤯

[@4kyle7]

Nobody in denial lmfao it’s just jokes, Buck Foston

[@nocturne311]

The only people who are delusional are the sad individuals who for some reason still think the Mavericks have a chance in this series.

[@BritishMoralHQ]

nba will gift this game for sure ... to mavs... trust it .. they dont want to loose all the money !!

[@zacfromArkansas]

​@@bihapi 😂 I hear that

[@Earl_E_Burd]

Bombtits cuts off every joke or story with USWB, so annoying. Can you imagine being around a one-upper know-it-all who has to cut you off and "correct" everything you say with that nasty tone? Verbal smackdowns are his only style.

[@torenoleary8489]

If youre not a boston local, dont speak on how we feel about kyrie. we welcomed him with open arms and the fact his dad played here, we hoped for a beautiful marriage. Kyrie wanted the praise of being the guy but when it did not work out, he did not want the criticism. And we would all do the IT trade for him 100/100 because of talented he is. You cant just forget the actions and promises he made. Dallas is just in the honeymoon phase with Kyrie, we will see how it ends with his time there. And Dallas would 100% do the deal they made for him too. Never regret acquiring such a talent like him - wish it didnt end the way it did

[@robertriteman3227]

1- Stevens deserves credit for making sure Mazula had first tier assistants (especially Sam Cassel) because they knew that Mazula had been thrust into the role a few years early ( which is not a knock on JM as he is good) 2- Not a Kyrie fan but until last year many GMs loved his skill set but were wary of his selfish behavior ( and his self declared genius) . Having had a good regular season and the success in the early playoff rounds , there are going to be some GMs who get fooled into thinking he has matured ( remember that story line for 2 weeks ago). I have no faith that he can be a good team player for 2 consecutive years. Now is the time of Dallas to sell high because they can likely get 2 solid players and a draft pick from some foolish GM who thinks Kyrie has changed

[@Secarstra777]

Negative aura podcast, this like when the history math and science teacher link up

[@robertriteman3227]

1- Stevens deserves credit for making sure Mazula had first tier assistants (especially Sam Cassel) because they knew that Mazula had been thrust into the role a few years early ( which is not a knock on JM as he is good) 2- Not a Kyrie fan but until last year many GMs loved his skill set but were wary of his selfish behavior ( and his self declared genius) . Having had a good regular season and the success in the early playoff rounds , there are going to be some GMs who get fooled into thinking he has matured ( remember that story line for 2 weeks ago). I have no faith that he can be a good team player for 2 consecutive years. Now is time of Dallas to sell high because they can likely get 2 solid players and a draft pick from some foolish GM who thinks Kyrie has changed

[@AshleyShaeffer]

Bro did Windy just say Luka Doncic has been in the league for a decade 😂😂 Hes about to finish the post season of season 6. Lol If if hed been in the league for a decade he'd proll already have 2 MVPs 💪💪👊💪✊💪🤙💪

[@MrOctober44]

No he didn't say that. He said he's been pro for a decade

[@DMaintain]

Mavs in 10

[@p00rForm]

The guy in the white shirt f hates Kyrie😂

[@natashakuzmanoska9656]

Bontem, he is grudge all the time. Not sure if it is only Kyrie, he can turn on everybody, except Embid.

[@iamjacquesbarjon]

Bontemps' disdain for Kyrie and his love of the Celtics is so obvious. I know McMahon is a Mavericks homer, but I thought Bontemps was more objective and more of a big J journo. Today's pod made it obvious he was not.

[@Alexodeya6925]

Bontemps I like when you bring up Kyries past. He’s not a perfect player but he’s burnt all of bridges

[@kennethgenarts5928]

Congratulations Boston Celtics for winning 18th championship. It's a gentleman sweep. If u have money bet on Boston, guaranteed win.

[@kevinwilliams8557]

Yea I hammered Celtics tonight

[@jgates9786]

So in other words, lose money by betting on the heavy favorites?

[@holstorrsceadus1990]

Kyrie talking a about hearing the crowd is a great way to get us to triple down on that. Going to dial up the mental abuse to 11 tonight.

[@eldrewski1692]

Everyone is hating on Bontemps...what did he say that was wrong? Hurts to talk about people you have an emotional connection to it seems.

[@abdielneris4957]

He got a bad attitude on every pod. Thinks he is never wrong and has no chill

[@Alexodeya6925]

@@abdielneris4957it’s his opinion. Might ruffle some feathers but he’s not a media npc with generic answers

[@abdielneris4957]

@@Alexodeya6925 naw you can have hot takes and be authentic without being an airhead.

[@eldrewski1692]

@@abdielneris4957 I mean he comes off as a know it all. That's his shtick. Not a lot of grace given, but he wasn't lying. I did like what Kyrie said, but he is trying to bend the the truth about the past.

[@Joe_Ma99]

Bontemps just sucks in general. 😂

[@fredilly]

unicorn gets mysterious injury

[@papa_sincere6610]

🤷🏽‍♂️Windy’s the only unbiased Irving reporter?🤦🏽‍♂️( if it wasn’t for his point on analysis, I would even watch this show.)

[@Stacksrap]

I predict KP will play

[@michaelbrice5169]

Tingus continues to Pingus

[@AshleyShaeffer]

I Like BooBiES! Wooooh!

[@johngoodman21]

They didn’t shoot well in game 1? 7 players made multiple 3s what are these dudes smoking

[@ssaaffuu]

Leave kai alone bontemps

[@Alexodeya6925]

No. He needs to be reminded of his shortcomings

[@Stacksrap]

KP pays off the med team to allow him to play

[@limaco3038]

Kyrie is not the victim, but it's two wrongs in this situation, yet all the talk is on Irving . Maybe fans shouldn't do things that would cause a negative reaction.

[@robertriteman3227]

1- Stevens deserves credit for making sure Mazula had first tier assistants (especially Sam Cassel) because they knew that Mazula had been thrust into the role a few years early ( which is not a knock on JM as he is good) 2- Not a Kyrie fan but until last year many GMs loved his skill set but were wary of his selfish behavior ( and his self declared genius) . Having had a good regular season and the success in the early playoff rounds , there are going to be some GMs who get fooled into thinking he has matured ( remember that story line for 2 weeks ago). I have no faith that he can be a good team player for 2 consecutive years. Now is time of Dallas to sell high because they can likely get 2 solid players and a draft pick from some foolish GM who thinks Kyrie has changed

[@SimpleJack-69]

Didn’t anticipate to hear more excuses for Kyrie for 6minutes straight…crowd wasn’t loud enough 🤡

[@AB-uz1tl]

If the conversation is about kyrie and someone is mad he left after saying he wanted to stay. No. Just no. Everything else you have to say isn't worth listening to. Dude on here is to emotional about kyrie to have a real conversation. The team, the coaches, the front office, and the massive majority of the fan base did not want him there anymore. Obviously, he's gonna leave. Let's not pretend that wasn't a fact, and we can see how everyone crying about that is just searching for more reasons to upset like an ex lover.

[@tikidavis7136]

That’s a lame excuse. If that’s his excuse for not playing well, he doesn’t need to be a pro athlete. Block out that noise & go out there & use that as fuel to become a champ again🤷🏻‍♂️

[@btntv]

Yooooo

[@Joe_Ma99]

Bontemps is such a weasel 🙄

[@Fantabiscuit]

1 championship in 38 years because thier 2 best players died! Len Bias and Reggie Lewis Imagine if they lived

[@Theclutchonefortyfour]

Bobtemps = Trash

[@CriticalLion275]

These 3 so called “ analysts “ are by far the most boring podcasters. Ohhh my god, death wish😏

[@ryansproviero]

What do you want them to do? Play music? Curse at each other? You're a toxic person who can't maintain friends or family.

[@natashakuzmanoska9656]

I like them that they are calm ,I did not liked Wendy rant on Luka. They are better when they are reserved and not imitating Stephen A.

[@CriticalLion275]

@@ryansproviero you really think these morons are analysts? Wake up man!!! They are paid provocators. So , it’s entertainment, it has to be little more lively!! They sound like they are in a morgue. 😉

[@brownhairydog6472]

Why are you watching? Go get on with the washing.

[@Earl_E_Burd]

There's plenty of Stephen A content for you

[@WildfireX]

You can tell Bontemps resents that he's not the guy leading this podcast & has less notoriety than Windy.

[@Alexodeya6925]

lol yeah ok