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The NBA Finals are set and it is time to party like it’s 1999 as the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs are set to face off to play for the NBA’s ultimate prize after they played for the NBA Cup back in December. Let’s unpack how we got here, the keys to the series and, of course, make a pick. The New York Knicks had an up and down regular season and through 3 games with the Atlanta Hawks, it looked like the playoffs could be much of the same as they trailed 2-1 in that

As we get deeper and deeper into the playoffs that means we get closer and closer to the offseason, let’s make some fake trades for said offseason. Celtics acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hawks acquire Jaylen Brown in three team trade. Celtics get Antetokounmpo (from Bucks), Hawks get Brown (from Celtics), Gary Harris and Taurean Prince (from Bucks) and Bucks get Dyson Daniels, Corey Kispert, Zaccharie Risacher, 8th pick, 2027 lesser of Bucks and Pelicans pick, 2030 Hawks unpr

San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder These two teams have been the best two teams in the NBA all season and now they meet with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line. There are so many layers to this series. Let’s start with the MVP candidates, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama. Shai has been the best player in the league this season and won the MVP because of it. His team is off to a dominant start in these playoffs, starting off 8-0 and winning those games b

The Philadelphia 76ers finally slayed the dragon that is the Boston Celtics and beat Boston in a playoff series for the first time since 1982. Then, the New York Knicks took the floor in Round 2 and swept the 76ers, bringing Philly and their fans back to reality. That led to the 76ers firing Daryl Morey after 6 seasons as President of Basketball Operations. Philadelphia has a lot of questions entering the offseason, how different will this roster look? I think the Sixers wi