As for Stephen Curry, whom Tatum is playing against in the NBA Finals right now, Tracy McGrady seems to think his legacy would be helped quite a bit if he wins another ring given the circumstances of his other three titles. “That’s a tough question,” McGrady said when asked where Curry ranks all-time. “Because he has his career individually and with what he’s accomplished with his team is tough. Because you’ve gotta think, he won a championship, right, against LeBron [James] that didn’t have Kyrie [Irving], that didn’t have Kevin Love. He didn’t win the [Finals] MVP, right? Then he loses a 3-1 lead to LeBron, gets K.D., K.D. comes and wins two championships, so that gives Steph three championship but K.D. wins the two MVPs, right?
Source: Chase Hughes @ NBC Sports
Source: Chase Hughes @ NBC Sports
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Curry 3 punctuates 11-2 run, puts Warriors within 9 (56-47). Immediate timeout BOS. 4:27 left in the half. – 9:59 PM
Curry 3 punctuates 11-2 run, puts Warriors within 9 (56-47). Immediate timeout BOS. 4:27 left in the half. – 9:59 PM
Tom Westerholm @Tom_NBA
The Celtics aren’t letting the Warriors get away with having Poole, Looney and two-foul Curry on the floor at the same time. – 9:55 PM
The Celtics aren’t letting the Warriors get away with having Poole, Looney and two-foul Curry on the floor at the same time. – 9:55 PM
John Schuhmann @johnschuhmann
Curry’s been better for the Celtics’ offense than that of the Warriors this evening. – 9:53 PM
Curry’s been better for the Celtics’ offense than that of the Warriors this evening. – 9:53 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Celtics attacking Curry now, especially with Tatum. After a slow start, he’s got 11 – 9:52 PM
Celtics attacking Curry now, especially with Tatum. After a slow start, he’s got 11 – 9:52 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Stephen Curry is playing no defense right now with his two fouls, and the Celtics are doing a nice job taking advantage of it. – 9:52 PM
Stephen Curry is playing no defense right now with his two fouls, and the Celtics are doing a nice job taking advantage of it. – 9:52 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Side effect of all these whistles is it may help Warriors go long with Curry/Klay/Wiggins minutes. – 9:49 PM
Side effect of all these whistles is it may help Warriors go long with Curry/Klay/Wiggins minutes. – 9:49 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
The Warriors go with its small lineup — Curry, Poole, Thompson, Wiggins, Green — despite getting outscored 20-6 in the paint – 9:47 PM
The Warriors go with its small lineup — Curry, Poole, Thompson, Wiggins, Green — despite getting outscored 20-6 in the paint – 9:47 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Thompson is making shots now. He’s been missing most of the series so far. Huge for the Warriors who need someone else to help Curry on offense. – 9:45 PM
Thompson is making shots now. He’s been missing most of the series so far. Huge for the Warriors who need someone else to help Curry on offense. – 9:45 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics lead 33-22 after one
Brown – 17/5/3
Horford – 7 points
Smart – 4 points
Celtics – 54.5% FGs
Celtics – 4-10 threes
Celtics – 4 turnovers
Curry – 7 points
Thompson – 5 points
Looney – 4 points
Wiggins – 4 points
GSW – 34.8% FGs
GSW – 2-10 threes
GSW – 3 turnovers – 9:39 PM
Celtics lead 33-22 after one
Brown – 17/5/3
Horford – 7 points
Smart – 4 points
Celtics – 54.5% FGs
Celtics – 4-10 threes
Celtics – 4 turnovers
Curry – 7 points
Thompson – 5 points
Looney – 4 points
Wiggins – 4 points
GSW – 34.8% FGs
GSW – 2-10 threes
GSW – 3 turnovers – 9:39 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Warriors 33-22 after 1Q. Brown 17, Horford 7, Smart 4, Tatum 3; Curry 7, Thompson 5. – 9:37 PM
#Celtics lead #Warriors 33-22 after 1Q. Brown 17, Horford 7, Smart 4, Tatum 3; Curry 7, Thompson 5. – 9:37 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
First non-Curry minutes of the game. Klay Thompson knocks down a 3-pointer. – 9:34 PM
First non-Curry minutes of the game. Klay Thompson knocks down a 3-pointer. – 9:34 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
That play proved how valuable Derrick White is for the Celtics. He guarded Curry’s 3-point on transition and then he contested Gary Payton’s II dunk and fouled him. Great effort! #NBAFinals – 9:34 PM
That play proved how valuable Derrick White is for the Celtics. He guarded Curry’s 3-point on transition and then he contested Gary Payton’s II dunk and fouled him. Great effort! #NBAFinals – 9:34 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
That’s a great play by White. Didn’t let Curry get the three and then made Payton earn it at the line. – 9:33 PM
That’s a great play by White. Didn’t let Curry get the three and then made Payton earn it at the line. – 9:33 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Warriors pull Curry with 1:58 left. Wonder if that means he starts the second – 9:33 PM
Warriors pull Curry with 1:58 left. Wonder if that means he starts the second – 9:33 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Well the nice thing about putting Poole in is that the Celtics stopped going after Curry – 9:30 PM
Well the nice thing about putting Poole in is that the Celtics stopped going after Curry – 9:30 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Who has gained the most IG followers during the NBA playoffs?
LeBron James, 5.2 mil
Steph Curry, 1.4 mil
Ja Morant, 909K
Klay Thompson, 603K
Lonzo Ball, 598K
Jayson Tatum, 583K
Russ Westbrook, 406K
Kyrie Irving, 392K
PJ Washington, 387K
Jordan Poole, 384K basketballnews.com/stories/which-… – 9:29 PM
Who has gained the most IG followers during the NBA playoffs?
LeBron James, 5.2 mil
Steph Curry, 1.4 mil
Ja Morant, 909K
Klay Thompson, 603K
Lonzo Ball, 598K
Jayson Tatum, 583K
Russ Westbrook, 406K
Kyrie Irving, 392K
PJ Washington, 387K
Jordan Poole, 384K basketballnews.com/stories/which-… – 9:29 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Stephen Curry just dapped up all of his teammates coming out of the timeout. Trying to keep his guys in it mentally. He has to be the spark tonight. – 9:29 PM
Stephen Curry just dapped up all of his teammates coming out of the timeout. Trying to keep his guys in it mentally. He has to be the spark tonight. – 9:29 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Celtics 10-of-15 shooting early. Warriors went to zone, presumably to protect Steph Curry from his third first quarter foul, and Boston made a few simple passes to cut right through it. No defensive answers early for Warriors. – 9:27 PM
Celtics 10-of-15 shooting early. Warriors went to zone, presumably to protect Steph Curry from his third first quarter foul, and Boston made a few simple passes to cut right through it. No defensive answers early for Warriors. – 9:27 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Warriors can’t win this series of Curry is the only player on their team that can create a shot. Poole, Klay, someone has to give them steady offense. – 9:27 PM
The Warriors can’t win this series of Curry is the only player on their team that can create a shot. Poole, Klay, someone has to give them steady offense. – 9:27 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Steve Kerr was trying to get the Warriors to dribble up and call a timeout the last time down. But Curry put his head down and forced his way to the rim. But after another easy basket by the Celtics, he didn’t wait for the Warriors to bring it up. – 9:26 PM
Steve Kerr was trying to get the Warriors to dribble up and call a timeout the last time down. But Curry put his head down and forced his way to the rim. But after another easy basket by the Celtics, he didn’t wait for the Warriors to bring it up. – 9:26 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Fastest 2 fouls on Steph Curry to open a game this season:
2:42 – vs. Heat, Jan. 3
2:45 – vs. Kings, Feb. 3
6:16 – vs. Celtics, tonight
David Guthrie on the crew for the last 2 of those games. – 9:26 PM
Fastest 2 fouls on Steph Curry to open a game this season:
2:42 – vs. Heat, Jan. 3
2:45 – vs. Kings, Feb. 3
6:16 – vs. Celtics, tonight
David Guthrie on the crew for the last 2 of those games. – 9:26 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Then a White drive on Curry. No resistance on the pull up. This is a key stretch already – 9:25 PM
Then a White drive on Curry. No resistance on the pull up. This is a key stretch already – 9:25 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Curry stays in and we see the impact already. Horford gets the cross match in the post and the scram switch to get Otto Porter on him is late. Horford gets a fairly easy finish – 9:24 PM
Curry stays in and we see the impact already. Horford gets the cross match in the post and the scram switch to get Otto Porter on him is late. Horford gets a fairly easy finish – 9:24 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kerr is keeping Curry in there with his second foul, so will the Celtics continue to target him on every possession knowing Kerr installed an adjustment in that last time out? – 9:23 PM
Kerr is keeping Curry in there with his second foul, so will the Celtics continue to target him on every possession knowing Kerr installed an adjustment in that last time out? – 9:23 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Not surprisingly, Stephen Curry stays in with two fouls midway through the first. Celtics off to a great start, with the crowd fully into it and the lead now 18-9. – 9:23 PM
Not surprisingly, Stephen Curry stays in with two fouls midway through the first. Celtics off to a great start, with the crowd fully into it and the lead now 18-9. – 9:23 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Derrick White is doing a really good job getting skinny around screens to contest Steph Curry’s jumpers. Had a nice rear-contest a few plays back and then got around the screen to make Curry’s last look a difficult one. – 9:21 PM
Derrick White is doing a really good job getting skinny around screens to contest Steph Curry’s jumpers. Had a nice rear-contest a few plays back and then got around the screen to make Curry’s last look a difficult one. – 9:21 PM
Brian Geltzeiler @BGeltzNBA
No pun intended but Smart is sooo smart. Payton got caught cheating up after Curry got switched onto Tatum and Smart dropped into the open area on the diagonal block for an easy two – 9:20 PM
No pun intended but Smart is sooo smart. Payton got caught cheating up after Curry got switched onto Tatum and Smart dropped into the open area on the diagonal block for an easy two – 9:20 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Early 2 fouls on Curry. It’s the very first time in these Playoffs we saw that. Celtics make it REALLY difficult for the Warriors. #NBAFinals – 9:20 PM
Early 2 fouls on Curry. It’s the very first time in these Playoffs we saw that. Celtics make it REALLY difficult for the Warriors. #NBAFinals – 9:20 PM
Adam Lauridsen @GSWFastBreak
Warriors 1-8 from three and 2 Curry fouls. Not an ideal start. – 9:20 PM
Warriors 1-8 from three and 2 Curry fouls. Not an ideal start. – 9:20 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Stephen Curry fouls Marcus Smart under the rim. That’s his second.
Celtics lead the Warriors 18-9 with 5:44 left in the first quarter. Smart is heading to the free throw line after the timeout. – 9:19 PM
Stephen Curry fouls Marcus Smart under the rim. That’s his second.
Celtics lead the Warriors 18-9 with 5:44 left in the first quarter. Smart is heading to the free throw line after the timeout. – 9:19 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Curry picks up his second foul with 5:44 left. Kerr and Kenny Atkinson were campaigning for a travel, didn’t get it – 9:19 PM
Curry picks up his second foul with 5:44 left. Kerr and Kenny Atkinson were campaigning for a travel, didn’t get it – 9:19 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Very slick move by Smart to go for the second foul on Curry. Steph bit on the fake and now he has to sit – 9:19 PM
Very slick move by Smart to go for the second foul on Curry. Steph bit on the fake and now he has to sit – 9:19 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
thought Tatum had Curry’s second foul on the drive, didn’t matter when he got Tatum on the ensuing shot. Celtics have been working pretty hard to get that 2nd this quarter. – 9:19 PM
thought Tatum had Curry’s second foul on the drive, didn’t matter when he got Tatum on the ensuing shot. Celtics have been working pretty hard to get that 2nd this quarter. – 9:19 PM
Marcus Thompson @ThompsonScribe
Curry picks up his second with 5:44 left in the 1Q. Baited him – 9:19 PM
Curry picks up his second with 5:44 left in the 1Q. Baited him – 9:19 PM
Rosalyn Gold-Onwude @ROSGO21
Celtics been trying to target Steph Curry on defense and he has stepped up. Game 2 was great on D. Early game 3 …draws a charge when they try to post up on him. Will be a matchup to watch all series. Steph showing leadership on both ends of the court – 9:14 PM
Celtics been trying to target Steph Curry on defense and he has stepped up. Game 2 was great on D. Early game 3 …draws a charge when they try to post up on him. Will be a matchup to watch all series. Steph showing leadership on both ends of the court – 9:14 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Same starters tonight for the Warriors:
Stephen Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green
Iron Man – 8:58 PM
Same starters tonight for the Warriors:
Stephen Curry
Klay Thompson
Andrew Wiggins
Draymond Green
Iron Man – 8:58 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics starters for NBA Finals Game 3:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Warriors starters:
Kevon Looney
Draymond Green
Andrew Wiggins
Klay Thompson
Stephen Curry – 8:45 PM
Celtics starters for NBA Finals Game 3:
Robert Williams
Al Horford
Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown
Marcus Smart
Warriors starters:
Kevon Looney
Draymond Green
Andrew Wiggins
Klay Thompson
Stephen Curry – 8:45 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Warriors at Celtics – TD Garden – June 8, 2022 – NBA Finals Game 3 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Golden State – Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
OUT: Boston: None Golden State: Wiseman pic.twitter.com/Z0zakf5gL5 – 8:32 PM
Warriors at Celtics – TD Garden – June 8, 2022 – NBA Finals Game 3 – Starters
Boston – Smart, Brown, Tatum, Horford, R. Williams
Golden State – Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney
OUT: Boston: None Golden State: Wiseman pic.twitter.com/Z0zakf5gL5 – 8:32 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Tatum’s passes, Curry’s co-stars and Draymond’s habitual line-stepping: The keys that I, @Tim Bontemps and @Kendra Andrews are watching in Game 3 espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:13 PM
Tatum’s passes, Curry’s co-stars and Draymond’s habitual line-stepping: The keys that I, @Tim Bontemps and @Kendra Andrews are watching in Game 3 espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 8:13 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
The lineup of Steph Curry, Gary Payton II, Andrew Wiggins, Otto Porter Jr. and Draymond Green had a 150 offensive rating and 100 defensive rating in Game 2
In 12 minutes this postseason, they have a 163.6 offensive rating and an 86.4 defensive rating 👀 nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 8:12 PM
The lineup of Steph Curry, Gary Payton II, Andrew Wiggins, Otto Porter Jr. and Draymond Green had a 150 offensive rating and 100 defensive rating in Game 2
In 12 minutes this postseason, they have a 163.6 offensive rating and an 86.4 defensive rating 👀 nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 8:12 PM
Dalton Johnson @DaltonJ_Johnson
You can straight up hear Steph Curry make the nets swish pic.twitter.com/zCBMHHCllz – 8:01 PM
You can straight up hear Steph Curry make the nets swish pic.twitter.com/zCBMHHCllz – 8:01 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
My @PrizePicks for Warriors-Celtics Game 3
Draymond over 14.5 points + assists
Curry under 4.5 made 3s
Wiggins over 21.5 points + rebounds
Pritchard under 6.5 points + rebounds
Looney over 6.5 points – 7:54 PM
My @PrizePicks for Warriors-Celtics Game 3
Draymond over 14.5 points + assists
Curry under 4.5 made 3s
Wiggins over 21.5 points + rebounds
Pritchard under 6.5 points + rebounds
Looney over 6.5 points – 7:54 PM
Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Steph Curry is following Kobe Bryant’s path.
Kobe through 5 trips to Finals
3 rings
2 losses
0 Finals MVPs
Steph through 5 trips to Finals
3 rings
2 losses
0 Finals MVPs
Kobe won 4th ring and 1st Finals MVP in 6th trip.
Steph is going for 4th and 1st Finals MVP in 6th trip. – 7:32 PM
Steph Curry is following Kobe Bryant’s path.
Kobe through 5 trips to Finals
3 rings
2 losses
0 Finals MVPs
Steph through 5 trips to Finals
3 rings
2 losses
0 Finals MVPs
Kobe won 4th ring and 1st Finals MVP in 6th trip.
Steph is going for 4th and 1st Finals MVP in 6th trip. – 7:32 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Stephen Curry has recorded 14 career Finals games in which he’s made five or more 3P.
That’s one more such game than the next three-closest players combined:
🎯 Curry, 14
🎯 Klay Thompson, 5
🎯 Danny Green, 4
🎯 JR Smith, 4 pic.twitter.com/AkkxxVcreK – 7:01 PM
Stephen Curry has recorded 14 career Finals games in which he’s made five or more 3P.
That’s one more such game than the next three-closest players combined:
🎯 Curry, 14
🎯 Klay Thompson, 5
🎯 Danny Green, 4
🎯 JR Smith, 4 pic.twitter.com/AkkxxVcreK – 7:01 PM
Chris Broussard @Chris_Broussard
Should the Browns look to void Deshaun Watson’s deal? Is Steph Curry already a ‘made man’? Did Joe Maddon deserve to get fired? & more! Guests: @EphraimSalaam @adaniels33 @martinweiss
Catch us live weeknights 7-10p ET on @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 5:42 PM
Should the Browns look to void Deshaun Watson’s deal? Is Steph Curry already a ‘made man’? Did Joe Maddon deserve to get fired? & more! Guests: @EphraimSalaam @adaniels33 @martinweiss
Catch us live weeknights 7-10p ET on @FoxSportsRadio & @iHeartRadio podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 5:42 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Warriors’ pre-draft workout shocked Anthony Edwards, who got an early taste of what makes Stephen Curry great
https://t.co/TPWrP0HlV5 pic.twitter.com/yU84egg6S5 – 4:02 PM
Warriors’ pre-draft workout shocked Anthony Edwards, who got an early taste of what makes Stephen Curry great
https://t.co/TPWrP0HlV5 pic.twitter.com/yU84egg6S5 – 4:02 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Tracy McGrady sees two future NBA stars in the 2022 draft and one might be on the board when the Wizards are picking. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 3:38 PM
Tracy McGrady sees two future NBA stars in the 2022 draft and one might be on the board when the Wizards are picking. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 3:38 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Steph Curry and Jordan Poole put on a show from long distance at practice in Boston. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/06/08/wat… – 12:55 PM
Before Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Steph Curry and Jordan Poole put on a show from long distance at practice in Boston. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/06/08/wat… – 12:55 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
Stephen Curry getting up shots in Boston: pic.twitter.com/BbojXBIbeP – 12:18 PM
Stephen Curry getting up shots in Boston: pic.twitter.com/BbojXBIbeP – 12:18 PM
Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
new @SInow: on how steph curry has cracked a celtics defense that’s great at making the world’s best players feel uncomfortable, and what adjustments boston can make to turn things around si.com/nba/2022/06/08… – 10:48 AM
new @SInow: on how steph curry has cracked a celtics defense that’s great at making the world’s best players feel uncomfortable, and what adjustments boston can make to turn things around si.com/nba/2022/06/08… – 10:48 AM
Chris Sheridan @sheridanhoops
There are two very interesting prop bets on the board for #NBAFinals Game 3. One involves Marcus Smart of #Celtics. One involves Steph Curry and Klay Thompson of #Warriors. Both have very large payoffs: usblog.betway.com/nba/nba-playof… – 10:11 AM
There are two very interesting prop bets on the board for #NBAFinals Game 3. One involves Marcus Smart of #Celtics. One involves Steph Curry and Klay Thompson of #Warriors. Both have very large payoffs: usblog.betway.com/nba/nba-playof… – 10:11 AM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
The Warriors evened up the Finals by giving up what they wanted for the sake of what worked. On Stephen Curry, and the power of simplicity: theringer.com/2022/6/8/23159… – 8:58 AM
The Warriors evened up the Finals by giving up what they wanted for the sake of what worked. On Stephen Curry, and the power of simplicity: theringer.com/2022/6/8/23159… – 8:58 AM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Steph Curry and the Warriors get ready for Game 3 against the Celtics in Boston on Wednesday
@TermineRadio is not buying the criticism towards Steph Curry for not winning an #NBAFinals MVP yet pic.twitter.com/EuKZWxs04h – 10:53 PM
Steph Curry and the Warriors get ready for Game 3 against the Celtics in Boston on Wednesday
@TermineRadio is not buying the criticism towards Steph Curry for not winning an #NBAFinals MVP yet pic.twitter.com/EuKZWxs04h – 10:53 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Steph Curry scoring as the PNR ball handler in playoff series since 2015. pic.twitter.com/0rgXldipOF – 10:16 PM
Steph Curry scoring as the PNR ball handler in playoff series since 2015. pic.twitter.com/0rgXldipOF – 10:16 PM
Connor Letourneau @Con_Chron
I wrote on Stephen Curry, who is hushing any lingering doubts about his defense: sfchronicle.com/sports/warrior… – 9:24 PM
I wrote on Stephen Curry, who is hushing any lingering doubts about his defense: sfchronicle.com/sports/warrior… – 9:24 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
What can the Celtics do to try to stop Steph Curry?
@Kevin O’Connor and @Chris Vernon discuss on #TheMismatch: https://t.co/KEEc4YOZEg pic.twitter.com/DPztxOWOCM – 8:55 PM
What can the Celtics do to try to stop Steph Curry?
@Kevin O’Connor and @Chris Vernon discuss on #TheMismatch: https://t.co/KEEc4YOZEg pic.twitter.com/DPztxOWOCM – 8:55 PM
Krishna Narsu @knarsu3
3 players had their teams averaging over 1 Points per Chance in the PnR against these 4 different coverage types- Blitzes, Soft (Drop), Switches and Up To Touch (Drop at the level). The 3 players (minimum 500 picks):
Steph Curry
Jordan Poole
Donovan Mitchell – 5:23 PM
3 players had their teams averaging over 1 Points per Chance in the PnR against these 4 different coverage types- Blitzes, Soft (Drop), Switches and Up To Touch (Drop at the level). The 3 players (minimum 500 picks):
Steph Curry
Jordan Poole
Donovan Mitchell – 5:23 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Steph Curry is one of four players in NBA history with more than 100 career assists, 100 rebounds and 40 made three-pointers in the NBA Finals.
The other three are:
LeBron James,
Kobe Bryant,
Michael Jordan – 3:11 PM
Steph Curry is one of four players in NBA history with more than 100 career assists, 100 rebounds and 40 made three-pointers in the NBA Finals.
The other three are:
LeBron James,
Kobe Bryant,
Michael Jordan – 3:11 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
“(My position) is going to change day-to-day, what I’m asked to do.” – Potential top pick Chet Holmgren sits down with @Stadium about playing 1 through 5 in NBA, strengthening body, Nowitzki/McGrady/Olajuwon/Kobe role models, possibly reuniting with Jalen Suggs in Orlando, more. pic.twitter.com/z3sJPyW2Mb – 11:36 AM
“(My position) is going to change day-to-day, what I’m asked to do.” – Potential top pick Chet Holmgren sits down with @Stadium about playing 1 through 5 in NBA, strengthening body, Nowitzki/McGrady/Olajuwon/Kobe role models, possibly reuniting with Jalen Suggs in Orlando, more. pic.twitter.com/z3sJPyW2Mb – 11:36 AM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
Darvin Ham’s gravitas was on full display in his intro press conference on Monday.
On Ham’s offensive principles, convincing Russell Westbrook to adjust, getting more out of Anthony Davis, reducing LeBron’s workload, what he learned from Kobe and more:
theathletic.com/3352160/2022/0… – 12:14 AM
Darvin Ham’s gravitas was on full display in his intro press conference on Monday.
On Ham’s offensive principles, convincing Russell Westbrook to adjust, getting more out of Anthony Davis, reducing LeBron’s workload, what he learned from Kobe and more:
theathletic.com/3352160/2022/0… – 12:14 AM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
“We’re talking K.D. status.”
I asked Tracy McGrady how good Jayson Tatum can be. He said he can reach the level of Kevin Durant. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 5:57 PM
“We’re talking K.D. status.”
I asked Tracy McGrady how good Jayson Tatum can be. He said he can reach the level of Kevin Durant. nbcsports.com/washington/wiz… – 5:57 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Michael Jordan was the leading scorer in 97.3 percent of the playoff series he played (all but one).
Allen Iverson is the one who comes closest to that mark… at 78.6 percent 🤯
hoopshype.com/lists/michael-… – 5:01 PM
Michael Jordan was the leading scorer in 97.3 percent of the playoff series he played (all but one).
Allen Iverson is the one who comes closest to that mark… at 78.6 percent 🤯
hoopshype.com/lists/michael-… – 5:01 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Michael Jordan fired the last coach apparently because of the team’s defensive deficiencies. Who worse to hire than Mike D’Antoni!! Mitch Kupchak must be under agent Warren LeGarie’s spell; as Lakers’ GM, he hired D’ANT who was abject failure & quit…4 second time—see NYK – 4:29 PM
Michael Jordan fired the last coach apparently because of the team’s defensive deficiencies. Who worse to hire than Mike D’Antoni!! Mitch Kupchak must be under agent Warren LeGarie’s spell; as Lakers’ GM, he hired D’ANT who was abject failure & quit…4 second time—see NYK – 4:29 PM
Mike Trudell @LakersReporter
Darvin Ham spent a lot of time with Kobe when he as an assistant here. Going back and forth with him on the court in workouts, and in the film room:
“Gave me a wealth of confidence in myself as a coach. Kobe was right at the forefront of that in my development as a coach.” – 3:39 PM
Darvin Ham spent a lot of time with Kobe when he as an assistant here. Going back and forth with him on the court in workouts, and in the film room:
“Gave me a wealth of confidence in myself as a coach. Kobe was right at the forefront of that in my development as a coach.” – 3:39 PM
Mike Bresnahan @Mike_Bresnahan
Darvin Ham talked favorably about his relationship with Kobe during two seasons as a Lakers assistant coach (2011-13).
Ham said his confidence as a coach increased because he could go “back and forth with [Kobe]…and then have him double back and tell me I was right.” – 3:35 PM
Darvin Ham talked favorably about his relationship with Kobe during two seasons as a Lakers assistant coach (2011-13).
Ham said his confidence as a coach increased because he could go “back and forth with [Kobe]…and then have him double back and tell me I was right.” – 3:35 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Darvin Ham on Kobe: “We spent a lot of time together on the practice floor. … If I can go back and forth with him … It just gave me a wealth of confidence.” – 3:33 PM
Darvin Ham on Kobe: “We spent a lot of time together on the practice floor. … If I can go back and forth with him … It just gave me a wealth of confidence.” – 3:33 PM
James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Caught up with #NMState star Teddy Allen after today’s #Pacers workout. He’s projected as a second-round pick in the #NBADraft:
“I used to pretend to be Kobe, Deron Williams, LeBron, out there in the driveway. … It’s a dream to see yourself become what you always wanted to be.” pic.twitter.com/BnZgCQ4HRY – 12:29 PM
Caught up with #NMState star Teddy Allen after today’s #Pacers workout. He’s projected as a second-round pick in the #NBADraft:
“I used to pretend to be Kobe, Deron Williams, LeBron, out there in the driveway. … It’s a dream to see yourself become what you always wanted to be.” pic.twitter.com/BnZgCQ4HRY – 12:29 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on Mike D’Antoni joining Kenny Atkinson for Charlotte’s final round of coaching interviews with owner Michael Jordan: es.pn/3MBEyNj – 12:16 PM
ESPN story on Mike D’Antoni joining Kenny Atkinson for Charlotte’s final round of coaching interviews with owner Michael Jordan: es.pn/3MBEyNj – 12:16 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
As the franchise’s coaching search nears an end, the Charlotte Hornets are set to bring Mike D’Antoni to meet with owner Michael Jordan later this week, sources tell ESPN. D’Antoni will follow Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson, who’s expected to meet with Jordan on Tuesday. – 11:16 AM
As the franchise’s coaching search nears an end, the Charlotte Hornets are set to bring Mike D’Antoni to meet with owner Michael Jordan later this week, sources tell ESPN. D’Antoni will follow Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson, who’s expected to meet with Jordan on Tuesday. – 11:16 AM
Chris Palmer @ChrisPalmerNBA
Steph Curry is the most underrated Finals player ever: 47, 38, 37, 37, 34, 34, 34, 34, 33, 32, 32, 31, 30, 29-25 (9x)
Higher Finals scoring average than Kobe, Kareem, Wilt, Bird, Dirk, Duncan, Baylor
Most Threes All-Time
Most Threes Series
Most Threes Game
Most Threes Quarter – 11:45 PM
Steph Curry is the most underrated Finals player ever: 47, 38, 37, 37, 34, 34, 34, 34, 33, 32, 32, 31, 30, 29-25 (9x)
Higher Finals scoring average than Kobe, Kareem, Wilt, Bird, Dirk, Duncan, Baylor
Most Threes All-Time
Most Threes Series
Most Threes Game
Most Threes Quarter – 11:45 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Radio Roulette is LIVE @UnderdogFantasy
– #NBAFinals Game 2
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– Celtics role players Jekyl & Hyde
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– Jayson Tatum’s historic night
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– 5 Big Questions
Join us!
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Radio Roulette is LIVE @UnderdogFantasy
– #NBAFinals Game 2
– Michael Jordan Poole
– Celtics role players Jekyl & Hyde
– Celtics turnovers deep dive
– Jayson Tatum’s historic night
– Draymond Dilemma
– 5 Big Questions
Join us!
youtube.com/watch?v=Dyz4fi… – 10:41 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Who’s got the best sneakers of #NBAFinals Game 2?
• @Jayson Tatum in the “No Guac” AJ 36
• @Stephen Curry in the @EatLearnPlay Curry 4 Flowtro
• @Draymond Green in the “Money Green” BB Jet
• @Jaylen Brown in the Kobe 6 pic.twitter.com/5XUV20jYzu – 9:15 PM
Who’s got the best sneakers of #NBAFinals Game 2?
• @Jayson Tatum in the “No Guac” AJ 36
• @Stephen Curry in the @EatLearnPlay Curry 4 Flowtro
• @Draymond Green in the “Money Green” BB Jet
• @Jaylen Brown in the Kobe 6 pic.twitter.com/5XUV20jYzu – 9:15 PM
Michael Lee @MrMichaelLee
It’s kind of funny to see Kobe fans upset over Jayson Tatum’s methods to honor his idol when Jordan fans did the same thing with Kobe when he made his first Finals runs. Whether you find it contrived or corny, respect the kid for finding his muse. Let’s see where it takes him. – 7:44 PM
It’s kind of funny to see Kobe fans upset over Jayson Tatum’s methods to honor his idol when Jordan fans did the same thing with Kobe when he made his first Finals runs. Whether you find it contrived or corny, respect the kid for finding his muse. Let’s see where it takes him. – 7:44 PM
More on this storyline
Three years after Kevin Durant left them in free agency, the Warriors are back in the Finals and the Nets couldn’t win a playoff game. It’s a narrow view of a complicated legacy question but, as Charles Barkley reiterated Wednesday, it can stand as an argument against Durant’s placement on the NBA’s Mount Rushmore. “You know it has an effect on his legacy,” said Barkley, who was promoting his upcoming appearance at the American City Golf Championship at Tahoe. “If you go back and look, and I talked about it on the [TNT] show, LeBron has said it before — he said, ‘I had to win a championship without Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.’ And Kobe’s said it before, Rest in Peace, ‘I’ve got to win a championship without Shaq.’ “So Kevin and Kyrie [Irving], before we elevate them among the old guys, they’re not going to get the credit they deserve until they win a championship by themselves and be The Guy.” -via New York Daily News / June 8, 2022
On Wednesday, Barkley acknowledged his standards are high. “We grade harshly. And rightfully so. They get to give me s–t because I didn’t win a championship. Rightfully so. We know how this works,” Barkley said. “This ain’t got nothing to do with the media. This ain’t got nothing to do with the fans. This has to do with your peers. This 100 percent has to do with your peers. And we’re going to judge you on that. And people are going to get mad. They can tweet at me and whatever they want to. But that’s just the standard. “When you jump on somebody else’s boat and win, we don’t count that. You got to be the driver of the boat or the bus. Simple.” -via New York Daily News / June 8, 2022
Jay King: Andre Iguodala, Gary Payton II and Otto Porter are all good to go, per Steve Kerr. -via Twitter @ByJayKing / June 8, 2022