NBA Finals Preview: The Road to the Finals for the Celtics and Mavs

This is a bonus episode of 'The Old Man and the Three' brought to you by BMW.
On this episode of The Old Man and The Three, JJ Redick and Tommy Alter preview the 2024 NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks (Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving) and the Boston Celtics (Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown). They discuss how the Mavs turned their season around at the trade deadlines, how the Kyrie Irving trade paid off, and the list of things that went right this season. They also talk about the Celtics past success and how that plays into their current expectations the roles of each player on the Celtics, and more.
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[@cheap272]

God a bmw sponsorship is so so refreshing idk the last time i saw an ad on a basketball video that wasnt sportbetting getting peddled and jammed down my throat jj the goat shooter fr

[@ogm6344]

To be fair he also promotes sports betting a fair bit in his content

[@Malaflyyy]

Yeah I’m getting sick of so much gambling ads, like ads are annoying enough let alone the same thing all the time. Refreshing is an understatement

[@diamondhyena5631]

Just wait until BMW realizes none of us can afford one

[@leewalters214]

Underrated comment 🔥

[@yungkennnn]

Damn i’m going to need another gambling ad so I can afford a BMW!

[@sixthorder]

Dude is dropping podcasts as if he's not about to be a head coach

[@dvdv8197]

On the contrary, he's dropping them that much BECAUSE he's about to become head coach! 😉😌

[@omegaprime8612]

AI generated comment, ignore it

[@youtubenamedme]

podcast JJ on the road to the finals: “jobs not done. job finished? jobs not done yet.”

[@steve13191]

Not head coach but scapegoat

[@AndreP1524]

And so what? He’s not a head coach yet

[@angelsaint-hilaire4372]

It’s not just the deadline trades after that 26-23 and losing those two games he mentioned. The Mavs also got healthy. They had 2-3 starters and rotation guys out for most of the first half of the season.

[@robertbloom4424]

Dallas' roster balance and depth are incredibly good. Their biggest weaknesses are: 1) Streaky jump shooting. Nobody on this roster is a go-to shooter who can be relied upon to hit open shots. Everybody is a streak shooter. 2) Health. Luka and Lively are playing hurt and everybody in the rotation has missed time with injuries this year. Everybody has to deal with injuries, but Dallas is a little more banged up than Boston right now. 3) Kidd's inexperience as a win-now head coach. We don't know how good he is and won't know until after this series. We know Mazzulla is a great coach. Boston's roster, loaded with talent as it is, is unbalanced and wonky and Joe M built a gameplan that wins despite that. He makes amazing adjustments in-game and has experience. 4) Dallas still has occasional problems with miscommunication and missed assignments because this group hasn't been together for very long. Boston's roster has a lot more continuity. That said, I think Dallas matches up extremely well with Boston and can win this series. I think they're going to surprise some people.

[@liamnelson6573]

The new LeBron scapegoat welcome to the Lakers JJ

[@Dwade32]

Another Lebron hater. Please exit the Lakers

[@BossSpencer96]

This comment didn’t age well 😂😂

[@ChanceCypherShow]

KP is the key but I believe Lively is tougher and KP will be rusty shooting the ball coming off injury not having a rhythm

[@aidanorsino1]

JJ is the ahhum pause going to be valuable in LA ? As a coach ?

[@mannyflores5125]

I believe Tyson Chandler is a huge part of Lively’s development as they’ve worked very closely together all season.

[@TheSenate1350]

I did not know that, that’s really cool

[@bandjolyn]

I absolutely love that. Tyson's a good dude, I bet he's been a good mentor off the court too.

[@Strudderz]

Someone read a few headlines and got brainwashed.

[@lonestarstateofmind3708]

@@Strudderzthere’s literally videos posted from this week of Tyson chandler working with him tf are you talking about. Chandler was hired by the mavs

[@nick1834]

I have been making the comparison for a while now its good to be validated lol

[@xxiv168]

Luka: Close out games: 31.9 PPG Elimination games : 35 PPG Game 7’s : 40.5 PPG Playoff averages on career : 31-10-9

[@melvinjoseph952]

So the Celtics need to go up 3-0 or 3-1, otherwise Luka will take over

[@AlwaysZeKey]

It probably won’t make it that far lol

[@Thurokiir1]

@@melvinjoseph952 If there was a man to come back from 3-0, it's gonna be Luka.

[@connormg8273]

@@Thurokiir1i’m not usually one to say this but that is pure glaze

[@mangesh9034305]

@@melvinjoseph952 3-0. Not giving them hope. If the C's go up 3-0, they have to win game 4. It would be nice to win the championship in front of the home crowd though.

[@abc-lh7tb]

These are some of the last JJ podcasts we’re gonna see for awhile

[@ChuckwaldMartin]

Until the Lakers get knocked out of the playoffs and they fire the coach again

[@DubDubYT]

JJ, amidst the coaching rumors, I think I speak for everyone here: you are the best thing to happen in NBA media in a very long time. We would understand if coaching is something that makes you happier and would be supportive of your decision, but damn your podcasts and appearances on TV have been such a breath of fresh air as a fan. Wishing the best for you and your family and I hope your decision is what’s best for you and them. If you do end up being a coach, please don’t give up podcasting entirely, you are the GOAT as far as I’m concerned. Much love

[@jhank0cean]

Can't wait to see Tommy Alter as an assistant coach too

[@Veritas-Vincit]

Second to Tim Legler

[@johno6787]

You don't speak for everyone here actually

[@pemp9606]

He’s no better than most media members. Entertaining but has his biases (pro player)

[@HeIsFlx]

@@pemp9606he’s much better than them because of the fact of how much he has educated the general public on the game and the X’s and O’s not that legler and others never have but compared to the first take culture that is sports media today, he is a breath of fresh air

[@HernanC19]

I think a key factor of the development of Lively is his maturity as his family didnt allow him to go crazy and teach him to be proactive to work and as he had to burn steps quicker than usual he can keep the concentration and be smart in his decision making. Seeing his IQ makes me think he can develop as a really good passer and open even more room to move the ball

[@DickReed43]

Agree, I saw a number of interviews with his mother after he was drafted by Dallas. It was obvious that she was both a basketball and life coach for him. I wasn't even aware that she was dying. She was an out standing basketball player at Penn State and knew the insides of professional basketball, she obviously gave him a big head start. Thankfully he listened to her not something all young men are willing to do.

[@cvgodd1432]

Dude is trash 😂☘️

[@maynardchapman2759]

Kyrie is Wyatt Earp's Doc Holliday

[@cpm4778]

First 19 minutes were about Dallas lol This was a Mavericks regular season/postseason breakdown.

[@cpm4778]

25 minutes was about Dallas lol

[@cpm4778]

​@TylerHolt-to4mw Tough guy

[@justinchapin9789]

Ty, skipped ahead

[@noahsmith4115]

God I hate Celtics fans

[@MessiahKnight]

​@@justinchapin9789skipping facts? You Boston fans are something else that's for sure

[@vynncenttryllian9959]

"I hate when people ask hypotheticals that aren't based on anything" *proceeds to ask hypothetical not based on anything*

[@fickdich973]

And he probably hated it, so what?

[@jonnykilroy9762]

There was obvious excitement for us Mavs fans after the deadline but I was fully convinced they could make this run after the Denver game. They'd played them early in the year and clearly looked overmatched. That last time through the game I could tell win or lose that day they could play with anyone

[@willault9120]

Crossing my fingers JJ doesn't take the Lakers job with that horrible roster, salary cap, and future assets.

[@thatfatguy7591]

Would be cool is JJ Reddick took an assistant coaching job with an NBA Team before becoming a head coach. That way he can get the experience needed and learn what it takes to become a head coach. Guys like Steve Nash, Derrick Fisher, and Jason Kidd all had it rough going straight into the head coaching position. I'd say JJ Reddick should join a team like the Spurs or the Heat and learn under Pop/Spoltra. Then after a few years take all that he has learned and look into taking a head position.

[@tsasterwilliams5806]

Yeah except lebron can do half the coaching for him, and he's also gonna have guys like Coach K on his staff

[@sinify8648]

1000% agree and jumping onto a team like the Lakers brings so much added pressure. I hope it goes well for JJ but this might backfire

[@christopherkim1361]

Thank you! Since the JJ/Lakers rumors have been going around you are the only person (fans and pundits and analysts alike) that has voiced their concerns of JJ's lack of coaching experience. Self-admittedly, JJ only has experience coaching his ten year old's AAU travel team. As high of a basketball IQ JJ has and knows the x's and o's it still doesn't change the fact he has zero coaching experience at higher levels. Will Hardy had 6.5 years under Pop and the Spurs organization, and one year under Ime Udoka and the Celtics organization before he was hired by the Jazz as the youngest NBA head coach. Adrian Griffin had stops in 5 different organizations before being hired (and fired) by the Bucks. Lakers would literally have to surround JJ with top coaches for his staff. Thoughts anyone?

[@requiemforameme1]

@@tsasterwilliams5806Coach K was the search advisor for the LAL HC job. You really think the guy who coached JJ in college and had multiple Olympics medals is gonna be on his staff?

[@jhank0cean]

@@tsasterwilliams5806 Coach K is damn near 80 lmao

[@alvink566]

Luka bout go super sayian 2

[@joshweatherly8715]

Crazy how Tim Hardaway Jr completely fell outta grace

[@49hun]

Tyson chandler deserves alot of credit too for helping coach lively

[@MrPeanutButter907]

Tiny Archibald, in his era, was Kyrie Irving, people that got to watch him were saying some of the same things about Nate, as they do about Kyrie, either way, Kyrie is a true 1 of 1, he would be the best player on any court, in any league, on any continent

[@CarlosMiguelCruzTorres]

This guy is making some of the most refreshing content related to basketball. I would hate if he takes that head coaching job

[@fox9769]

I love how we can get somebody who actually knows basketball talking about basketball. JJ gives so much more of a nuanced take.

[@WitnesstotheCrime]

He's pretty good. Better than most commentators. But sometimes he talks crap like the rest of them and tries too hard with the provocative takes, like for example, when he was talking about how bad Sacramento had messed up by trading Haliburton to pair Sabonis with Fox.

[@captainsmoke1612]

Wow BMW not some crypto scam. Congratulations.

[@LeSeigneurdesArceaux]

I'm really excited by this matchup. Thanks for your analysis

[@ClanDWoolz]

In the league, Luka is the top scorer in the 1st quarter, and Ky is the top scorer in the 4th quarter.

[@gerardrazulcarim4922]

2023-24 Celtics, as a team, has the highest offensive rating in NBA history. So it's Mavs incredible scoring duo vs a historically dominant Celtics team. Yeah...let's see.

[@ClanDWoolz]

@gerardrazulcarim4922 I feel like its going to come down to really close games. We know how clutch the mavs are, but Celtics have been good in the clutch too. We definitely shall see!

[@4TDsInOneGame]

Some people may think I’m an idiot but Dallas can 1000% win this series and I just put $100 on them MoneyLine…let’s go

[@TheReeLxSquad]

Luka is the best European blacktop player in the world, Kyrie is the best American blacktop player in the world

[@zanewike7998]

Stop it 😭😭 Ky ain’t #1

[@chrishdk]

My moneys on Boston, it’s their yr. Won’t be easy tho, might go to 7, deff goes to 6 I’d think.

[@JSAN11211]

I expect Kyrie to go nuclear this series. He just finds a way to get his shot at the end of games when needed.

[@maxmeier532]

i hope we see the insane finals that are possible on paper. JB and Tatum have a huge chip on their shoulder. Kyrie will probably super antagonized in Boston and will be motivated to be his best. And Luka is Luka. Lively and Gafford are a key, it will be interesting to see these guys hold up on the stage of the Finals.

[@chrismcmullen6586]

Kyrie has been awful in Boston since he left. I don’t know what makes you think it would change as he’s regressed as a player and the Celtics defense has only gotten better

[@shiningwizard202]

@@chrismcmullen6586seriously bro, I swear mavericks fans just started watching basketball this year 😂

[@Slumpskie]

@@maxmeier532also porzingas

[@JSAN11211]

@@chrismcmullen6586 @shiningwizard202 how many games has he played in Boston with the Dallas Mavericks? I'm not a Dallas fan but you thinking that a regular season game in March has any level of influence on an NBA Finals game is laughable

[@PengxueYG]

Mavs going to win, boston has been having it too easy this year. mavs plays way better down the stretch and boston will have to rely on jrue to bail them out in the clutch defensively

[@jonthehermit8082]

Don’t take that laker coach job dude, you’ll just get blamed for failure.

[@Realreal12345]

JJ Redick, Kyrie Irving, Jaysum Tatum, Derek Lively - all Duke players

[@frederickfairlieesq5316]

You gotta believe JJ knew that Lebron is both a terrible yet predictable liar and his insecurities make him very easy to manipulate prior to inviting him on the podcast. JJ is a smart dude. So it seems likely that JJ knew that showing just a tiny bit of deference to Lebron while never calling him on his bullshit would be all that was necessary to put himself in a position to be the next Lakers coach. I mean, am I really expected to believe this has all come as a shock to JJ? I wouldn’t insult him with such an accusation. But I’m also not accusing him of nefarious scheming either. It’s just an observation. If JJ can successfully navigate the next couple of years as head coach without being made the scapegoat for Lebron’s failings, he could be around for awhile. But make no mistake, there’s going to come a point where JJ will have to decide between doing what he thinks is right for the team and what Lebron expects him to do. Both JJ and Lebron are entering this relationship believing they can manipulate the other guy into doing what they want. I just can’t imagine how anyone other than somebody like Phil Jackson or Pat Riley could put Lebron in his place at this point. If the season doesn’t go as planned, JJ better be prepared to hear the National media undermine his authority all day every day. Being lebron’s head coach at this point is a career ending decision the moment the ink dries on the contract because Lebron’s current ability far exceeds his power to influence the team. If they’re winning, everything is great. Well, winning is much harder for a 40 year old who thinks he’s Barbara Streisand.

[@saiwaqa2573]

Y'all robbed Luka of his MVP twice! No excuses and no backtracking now! Give up your right to vote cause you all don't know ball

[@ssaaffuu]

Pj and jhones jr are essential dunkers and deffenders 🏀🗑

[@Watch.Ur_Step]

you all picked Denver and were wrong, you all picked Minnesota and were wrong, so you can all just keep picking the Mavs. This is the hate the Celtics need to motivate themselves, the first Vegas favorite who is an NBA media underdog.

[@gianttv8804]

“Is Dallas the best BC ….. IN HISTORY??”… the playoffs make us all such prisoners of the moment. The MIN v DEV series just taught us that, like many playoff series in the past have as well. But we just can’t help ourselves!!😂😂😂😂

[@stevenmonte7397]

Dallas is playing as a tight unit. They will crush Boston. They adjust to everything thrown at them. Mavs in 6 or less.

[@ibeg1951]

In playoffs Luka played injured They didn t have kleber Lively got injured Not to mention all the injuries in the regular season It is not like they had it easy and everything has gone right

[@AndreP1524]

Almost time to go to work JJ!! Lakeshow!!

[@raven4475]

Pffffft LOL 😂

[@karlisgertmanis]

the mavs team is recently assembled. at least from this perspective celtics have an advantage and a couple things will need to go their way for mavs to win.

[@horsing_it_all_night]

hi Jay Jay. I think are you are an excellent analist and guy all around. Cannot wait for you to become head coach of the Los Angels Laker. Congatulations Jay Jay

[@andyman2583]

Don't do it, JJ

[@MichaelImo]

Luka is what James Harden was supposed to be. i've always said that... he struggle like harden too because he a star player that will always be on a good team but doesn't mesh so good with other stars... Kyrie though is a perfect star since he is so flexible.

[@Greg-io1ip]

It's just so hard to pull for Cuban. Dude is a mess. Kyrie is going to need to move elsewhere to chip again. Unless Adam Silver already ordered refs to meddle. Again. I'm not a Celtics fan either. They deserve to be there but they got helped a bit as well. Pulling for Celtics mainly because they are less corrupt than Mavs behind the scenes. We need a new commissioner. It's way overdue.

[@OhhHeNice]

Kyrie is not a sidekick, he’s HIM! MAVS IN 6🏆

[@bradleydavies335]

Def a sidekick, but a great one at that

[@terrytraore4586]

bmw sponser is insane good work Jj✅

[@Tiy51]

If the NBA let CP3 and Kobe play together then they would be in this conversation !

[@beebs6456]

finally. jj get those two boring heavyset brothers out of here. and stop posting the thumbnail acting like it's not just them on the episode. most boring listen ever

[@warlockmagic3416]

If I was the Lakers.. Whether or not you're getting the PG trade you want.. I'm moving Vincent and signing as many solid depth pieces I can. They could literally hoard a ton of great defending multifaceted, high level role player's. That's what this FA is and some great player's sprinkled in also.. Guy's like Isaiah Hartenstein and many more I could name. I'd be going buck wild bringing in new FA's and swinging a couple player's. Maybe Vincent plays well, but after that injury.. Idk, maybe you look to just move him. That way you don't have to worry about him. Taking up space and potentially getting injured again. What sucks is he's on a very cheap contract.. But there are a lot of solid rotational pieces and other PG's.

[@maxoman9125]

Amazing to watch him explaining basketball!! And by the way I think the x factor is luka just because of his mentalety. If he is getting into the celtic players heads the mavs will win.

[@96wtfomg]

Before the trades the Mavs were also struggling with injuries, so the assessment of their season up until the trades needs to tale that into account. I think they were a 2nd round team when healthy before trades, PJ and Gafford brought them over the top to establish the defense which was very lacking.

[@Teckneek17]

Just like ppl should take KP being injured all playoffs and certain games throughout the season for the Celtics.

[@Mist_R]

Watch out for Horford. I think he will have a great series.

[@carsonkahla9162]

I would say Steph and Klay are the best scoring backcourt ever even if Mavs win the chip, but if LuKai get a ring then I’ll be comfortable saying they’re the best offensive backcourt. Cause Even prime Klay couldnt dribble like Kai or pass like Luka.

[@tyrellwilliams317]

Klay not better than kyrie or luka so splash brothers aren’t a better back court… they’re more accomplished but not BETTER

[@Tiy51]

⁠@@tyrellwilliams317it’s hard to judge bc they fit together differently but I agree w/ you. Offensively it’s Kyrie > Klay by a good amount. This might be taking it a step too far but I’d even rather Luka than Curry.

[@MisterPeanutButter1]

I don't think Steph and Klay qualify since Klay is a frontcourt player. A backcourt player is typically a guard, not a forward, and is a skilled ball handler. Klay is a small forward who does not handle the ball much.

[@carsonkahla9162]

@@MisterPeanutButter1 klay was the shooting guard on those 14-19 teams😂 just cause he guarded up on the defensive spectrum doesn’t make him not a shooting guard

[@SDesWriter]

James and Westbrook we’re not number one. Harden only played 67 games that year and Westbrook only played 55. They didn’t play enough games to qualify for awards so they don’t deserve to have their season count statistically. Who is to say if they had played another 15 games together those numbers wouldn’t have dropped quite a bit.

[@drodgers477]

Pacers won 3 of those games and still managed to lose..I dont know that Boston was 'phenomenal'

[@Incogism]

Maybe because Celtics executed at the end and are actually clutch. Give credit where it’s due.

[@DK-nc9wr]

Because the same celtics in the past would literally have lost those games but they've executed well this time around. Maybe it's experience

[@alexsainsbury2176]

24:52 JJ pronounces "especially" as; X-specially.

[@sloburnjo]

He knows his X & Ohs 😁

[@ChanceCypherShow]

50 cent, Derrick Rose, JJ Redick - the best rookie seasons in their respective careers

[@samcole4425]

Didn't we JUST finish the Steph/Klay era? How can we be asking if Luka/Kyrie are the best ever yet?

[@DK-nc9wr]

Welcome to the media world.

[@perfectzero84]

Media is really pushing Dallas for some reason.

[@rogelioharms7338]

For good reason

[@perfectzero84]

@@rogelioharms7338 because they need it?

[@dvdv8197]

Please make it so that Lakers stop flopping and foul grifting. Cheers and congratulations. 😊

[@terbenaw]

Why would he take less money for more stress and less freedom?

[@slenderbenderer]

Welcome to laker nation bring us to the promise land I believe in you

[@scarletspider1240]

Why would anyone want the Lakers job? It’s a guarantee you’ll be fired in 1-2 years.

[@zenitsuthunder3946]

Lakers play-in exit 2025 easy

[@slenderbenderer]

@@zenitsuthunder3946 I exit in and out of your mother everyday

[@Wrathofkala]

Unpopular pick, but I am going with Dallas to win the series. I just feel like they are very deep and have better bigs. Plus, I am a 76ers fan, and we hate Boston 😂.

[@Greg-io1ip]

Who's Adam Silver betting on? Which refs are good friends with Adam Silver? Who's betting on games in the front office? Celtics are the clear better team, even though they had some help from refs, too. Mavs would normalize Epstein Clients. Girls Gone Wild financier Mark Cuban? Wife beater coach? It's all so obvious. All of our major sports have pals of Robert Kraft and Dershowitz creeps embedded. I want my real sports back. Affordable tickets. Cheap beer. Rail to the stadium. No criminals in the commissioner's office. No players, coaches, staff, refs, marketing, media etc ... NOBODY GAMBLING ON GAMES INVOLVED IN THE GAMES. ZERO.

[@rodrigomaia7797]

JJ I need time to listen to every podcast 😅

[@Steeezzzzz]

JJ. Luka & Kyrie are better than LEBRON & Kyrie? STEPH CURRY & KEVIN DURANT ???!!!!!!!!?? YOU ARE SAYING LUKA IS BETTER THAN LEBRON JAMES OFFENSIVELY !!!

[@PRODIGY-AND-HAVOC]

I am in hog heaven! Im Beantown for LIFE, God Kyrie Andrew Irving for LOVE! I'm going to be a MESS starting Thursday morning..so Y'all pray for your boy!! 🙏🏿☘💪🏿

[@Joshuatribe]

if only Wiseman coulda been Lively

[@christ-Revealed]

true

[@davidstorrs1147]

Great dialog, no doubt. But for a moment, i would like to make a prediction on the nba. Finals. If DALLAS wins the first game in BOSTON, i think that they will win the title. How say YOU?

[@Greg-io1ip]

Jaylen Brown is a different level player. And his mindset and abilities carrying over on the whole roster. Barring any significant injuries, Mavs haven't faced a team of this caliber. Their playoff opponents all arrived hobbled and fatigued. Ref / league / mob gambling embeds only way Mavs can come out as champions if everyone is healthy on both teams.

[@calvindomin441]

Lmfao all these guests just to bring Tommy back to talk about the finals of all things…..wasn’t expecting this today. A 30 minute video turned into 0 minutes in the matter of 27 seconds.

[@robertbaker782]

This is a finals preview and I'm 3/4 of the way into it. And so far it's been all about Dallas.Obviously there is bias going, and you guys are gonna look pretty stupid when Boston wins.

[@thingsofinterest603]

There is only 1 thing I dislike about JJ's takes. And it's his stupid "Alfreds" obsession. It's ridiculously corney and completely unnecessary to the discussion. There are far better ways to discuss those types of players.

[@belanepierre1146]

If jj gets the lakers job , it’s pure and simple white privileged .

[@steviechampagne]

lmao and Darvin Ham used up all his blck privilege😂😂😂

[@Laaabadi]

Lol a black guy (Lebron) is hiring him. Ure insane

[@ethanr0x]

Bruce Wayne and Batman is the best duo, no question.

[@shaundrahammond3282]

It's Mulder and Scully.

[@cswif03]

Shaq in 99???? The Spurs beat the Knicks in 99. If it's Shaq it has to be 00-02

[@bd2378]

Boston is going to rely on White and Jrue in crunch time. It annoys me that they spent 20 mil over the cap to offset the Jays' tendency to choke and that may be too much to overcome for Dallas. Hope they shoot 30% from 3 and lose in 6.

[@Flash.96_96]

Bruh curry and klay are the best backcourt 4 rings curry setting all time 3s in a season klays 60 points in 29 mins on 4 dribbles klays 37 point quarter klays 14 3s in a game 400+ 3s in a season by curry

[@glennvastine4118]

Mavs get way behind too easily. That’s the problem vs. Boston. Veteran teams don’t let you off the mat. Let’s see if Dallas can do this against the best team in the league. Playing from behind in the finals is always a bad idea.

[@christ-Revealed]

they hardly go long stretches without scoring

[@rogelioharms7338]

Best team record wise but against top teams in West Boston was 5-5! Will be interesting!

[@Ricky-yj8vz]

See JJ doesn't want to point out that yes Luka is extremely deadly on offense. But the league catered to the euro play so yea Luka is talented af. I would be crazy not to believe that. But u also need to point out the league wanted more points. More everything on offense. So it was very nice that the league catered to his skill set. Again not saying Luka isn't extremely talented. Just wanted to make sure the fans know that

[@NeonLeonNoel]

The final episode of Mind the Game will be JJ Redick’s analysis of Bronny Jr and how he would use him on the Lakers.

[@perryhertler5198]

I can't even watch other basketball pods anymore. They all seem dumbed-down and superficial.

[@marymarentic5727]

As good at JJ is, he would have made a bad coach . . .just not his jam . . . .it would have been another Steve Nash scenario . . . .and I LOVE Nash . . .but just not a good fit

[@milemilic4859]

Watch and bet opposite 100% for sure.

[@Nat_Turner10_8]

Wow, I’ve never seen a black NBA player with a BMW endorsement for thier podcast.

[@stevencrowder3990]

Mavs in 6!

[@johncraig4820]

13:23 Clyde Frazier and Earl the Pearl are the historic offensive backcourt that would be in the conversation. Zeke and Dumars were perhaps the better all round.

[@drewelliott3132]

Stop it

[@slg9752]

Throw the regular season out. This is the NBA finals. Boston is gonna have their hands full with this Mavs team. The Mavs are peaking at the exact right time.

[@ethgratz2186]

Please like and subscribe so JJ doesn't want to lose out on podcast/youtube glory coaching the Lakers.

[@plumeria66]

I think JJ as a Lakers head coach will be a disaster. He has nothing to lose by doing it, but it will be Lakers who pay for it.

[@jongottenbos532]

LeGM got you the Laker job that you are under qualified for. Good luck losing ✌🏻

[@Joserizzzal]

He’s rooting for Luka and Kyrie he barely talked about Tatum I wouldn’t either

[@dwaynejones9074]

Why is everybody saying welcome to Laker Nation 😂😂

[@wack...]

Reports are that the deal is done and he’s their next head coach.

[@mrflynn01]

@@wack...😂😂😂😂😂

[@wack...]

@@mrflynn01 whats funny about that?

[@m33nboy]

Basketball is so much more interesting when it's not some hot take spewing talking head. Appreciate the analysis here

[@Aggie4life77]

Had Dallas had this team all year, they would have easily had 57-60 wins…..in the western conference! We had 50 wins only having this unit for half the season!

[@nicholaseaster58]

If my aunt had balls, she’d be my uncle. Celtics in 4 🧹

[@soulmanBIH]

This BMW Logo looks awesome! Congratulations to your marketing team!💪😎

[@downtowndeuce]

Shaq won in 2000, Spurs won in 99 lockout szn.

[@Bugsygb1]

Personally i don't think either team had it locked until it was over.