about 2 months ago

“This Is Not a Burner Account”: Mike Tirico Roasts Kevin Durant as He Talks Trash to a Fan

Durant beefed with a fan during Rockets' 145-120 loss vs. Spurs, and it seemingly went on for a while. Tirico took the chance and roasted KD over his burners. "This is not from the burner account, this is from the real thing," Tirico said, trolling Durant for picking a fight in real life rather than through his burner accounts.

By Pranay Mukherjee

about 2 months ago

Joe Johnson Says Spurs Had Rockets Gassed by Third Quarter

Johnson said Houston looked “two or three steps slower” than San Antonio in its 145-120 loss, pointing to the pace and depth the Spurs brought. He said by mid-third quarter, Durant was arguing with refs with his “tongue hanging out,” a sign the Rockets were cooked. Johnson praised San Antonio’s defenders, creators, and Wembanyama, adding, “They can win it all.”

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Olden Polynice Says LeBron James Is "Not a True Laker," Byron Scott Agrees

Both Scott and Polynice don't expect LeBron to retire as a Laker. "He's not a true Laker," Polynice said, pointing to a divide between the Laker fan base and the Kobe fan base as part of his reasoning. Scott noted so many all-time greats have retired in purple and gold. "I think LeBron likes going off script," Scott said.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Alan Hahn Says the East Still Runs Through Boston

Hahn called the Celtics the team to beat in the East, pointing to their completeness, defense, and structure. He said Boston is “the most complete team” and the conference team he trusts most because of its coaching and system. Hahn added the Celtics can “plug and play” lesser-known players, with everyone knowing roles and defending together.

By Raahib Singh

about 2 months ago

Bill Simmons Says He Is Horrified by the Heat After Their Five-Game Winning Streak

Simmons said he got scared watching Miami beat Houston during the five-game streak. "Herro is just back," Simmons said, adding Herro seemed offended by his inclusion in trade deadline talks. Bam has been a 22 and 10 guy for two months, Simmons noted. "I just don't want to see them in a series. I'm just horrified," he added.

By Adit Pujari

about 2 months ago

Gilbert Arenas Says Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Already Know the Formula

Arenas pushed back on the Celtics narrative by comparing Brown and Tatum to Jordan and Pippen’s dynamic. He said both stars understand their roles and are “happy with their roles,” which is why Boston works. Arenas added Brown’s season looks even stronger because Tatum missed time and he led Celtics to 2nd without Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford.

By Raahib Singh

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