ClutchPoints: Hall-of-Famer Julius Erving called Kareem-Abdul Jabbar his greatest basketball player of all time over Michael Jordan and LeBron James 🐐 He said in an interview with ClutchPoints’ @RobLep1 that his dominance at every level (from high school all the way to the pros) made him choose Cap as the GOAT: “He excelled in a way NO other player did.”
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Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Monday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! According to many reports, Darvin Ham was fired in part because he lost players over a lack of accountability. But are people like LeBron, Jeanie, and Pelinka being held accountable, too? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 10:29 AM
Monday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! According to many reports, Darvin Ham was fired in part because he lost players over a lack of accountability. But are people like LeBron, Jeanie, and Pelinka being held accountable, too? @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… – 10:29 AM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
What should keep the Bulls front office up at night: There is a hostile takeover going on with the new guard ripping the torch from the old elite guard – Bron, KD, Steph – and again the Bulls are on the outside looking in when it comes to elite talent. – 9:53 AM
What should keep the Bulls front office up at night: There is a hostile takeover going on with the new guard ripping the torch from the old elite guard – Bron, KD, Steph – and again the Bulls are on the outside looking in when it comes to elite talent. – 9:53 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
I know what a lot of you are thinking, but this is a well earned extension for Jason Kidd. His players play for him. Most importantly he has the respect of his superstars which is paramount to any NBA success. See Darvin Ham, who is a good coach but lost the trust of LeBron & AD – 9:51 AM
I know what a lot of you are thinking, but this is a well earned extension for Jason Kidd. His players play for him. Most importantly he has the respect of his superstars which is paramount to any NBA success. See Darvin Ham, who is a good coach but lost the trust of LeBron & AD – 9:51 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
8⃣ out of 1⃣2⃣ players from Team USA’s roster for the Paris Olympics didn’t make it past the First Round of the NBA Playoffs 😮
Steph Curry –
LeBron James –
Kevin Durant –
Jayson Tatum
Joel Embiid –
Devin Booker –
Tyrese Haliburton –
Anthony Edwards –
Jrue… pic.twitter.com/KD8VUsth4q – 7:36 AM
8⃣ out of 1⃣2⃣ players from Team USA’s roster for the Paris Olympics didn’t make it past the First Round of the NBA Playoffs 😮
Steph Curry –
LeBron James –
Kevin Durant –
Jayson Tatum
Joel Embiid –
Devin Booker –
Tyrese Haliburton –
Anthony Edwards –
Jrue… pic.twitter.com/KD8VUsth4q – 7:36 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
🐐🗣 Charles Barkley wants Lebron James to retire soon while he is still in his prime! pic.twitter.com/TqnrpKe16X – 4:24 AM
🐐🗣 Charles Barkley wants Lebron James to retire soon while he is still in his prime! pic.twitter.com/TqnrpKe16X – 4:24 AM
Cleveland Plain Dealer @PDcavsinsider
It had been over 30 years since the Cleveland Cavaliers won a playoff series without LeBron James. That drought ended with Cleveland’s win today. Photo: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com pic.twitter.com/OylCN8dD5h – 5:45 PM
It had been over 30 years since the Cleveland Cavaliers won a playoff series without LeBron James. That drought ended with Cleveland’s win today. Photo: Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com pic.twitter.com/OylCN8dD5h – 5:45 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
1993. The last time Cleveland won a series without LeBron James. Until today. – 3:50 PM
1993. The last time Cleveland won a series without LeBron James. Until today. – 3:50 PM
Danny Cunningham @RealDCunningham
This is the first playoff series victory for the Cleveland Cavaliers without LeBron James since 1993. – 3:48 PM
This is the first playoff series victory for the Cleveland Cavaliers without LeBron James since 1993. – 3:48 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
This is the first time the Cavs have won a playoff series without LeBron James since 1993 – 3:46 PM
This is the first time the Cavs have won a playoff series without LeBron James since 1993 – 3:46 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Donovan Mitchell: 12th player to score 200 points in a playoff series on 3 different occasions.
Others: Elgin Baylor, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hakeem Olajuwon, James Harden, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain. – 3:45 PM
Donovan Mitchell: 12th player to score 200 points in a playoff series on 3 different occasions.
Others: Elgin Baylor, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Hakeem Olajuwon, James Harden, Jerry West, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Wilt Chamberlain. – 3:45 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
A REMINDER
Bill Clinton was three months into his presidency the last time the Cavs won a playoff series without LeBron. – 3:13 PM
A REMINDER
Bill Clinton was three months into his presidency the last time the Cavs won a playoff series without LeBron. – 3:13 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Donovan Mitchell has more points in this series (194 and counting) than anyone in Cavs history has scored in any series ever — except LeBron James, who exceeded 194 six times. – 2:59 PM
Donovan Mitchell has more points in this series (194 and counting) than anyone in Cavs history has scored in any series ever — except LeBron James, who exceeded 194 six times. – 2:59 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics and Cavs last playoff meeting was Cleveland’s Game 7 win in Boston to get to the 2018 NBA Finals.
Celtics did the same thing in the 1976 Eastern Conference Finals, clinching it on the road.
They haven’t met in the post-season without LeBron James or Larry Bird since. pic.twitter.com/FV2hICOYga – 2:34 PM
Celtics and Cavs last playoff meeting was Cleveland’s Game 7 win in Boston to get to the 2018 NBA Finals.
Celtics did the same thing in the 1976 Eastern Conference Finals, clinching it on the road.
They haven’t met in the post-season without LeBron James or Larry Bird since. pic.twitter.com/FV2hICOYga – 2:34 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Free throws:
Paolo Banchero 10-10
Donovan Mitchell 9-10
First opposing players both to attempt double-digit free throws in first half of a playoff game since Rajon Rondo and LeBron James in 2010 Cavaliers-Celtics Game 4
(via @bball_ref) – 2:25 PM
Free throws:
Paolo Banchero 10-10
Donovan Mitchell 9-10
First opposing players both to attempt double-digit free throws in first half of a playoff game since Rajon Rondo and LeBron James in 2010 Cavaliers-Celtics Game 4
(via @bball_ref) – 2:25 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
From @ThompsonScribe: Go ahead, say it: Anthony Edwards looks a lot like Michael Jordan right now theathletic.com/5472244/2024/0… – 11:16 AM
From @ThompsonScribe: Go ahead, say it: Anthony Edwards looks a lot like Michael Jordan right now theathletic.com/5472244/2024/0… – 11:16 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Total number of playoff games with 35+ points before turning 23:
Anthony Edwards: 6
Kobe Bryant: 5
LeBron James: 5
Kevin Durant: 5
Amar’e Stoudemire: 5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 4
Derrick Rose: 4
Tracy McGrady: 4 – 9:20 AM
Total number of playoff games with 35+ points before turning 23:
Anthony Edwards: 6
Kobe Bryant: 5
LeBron James: 5
Kevin Durant: 5
Amar’e Stoudemire: 5
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 4
Derrick Rose: 4
Tracy McGrady: 4 – 9:20 AM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
He’s not Michael Jordan. But Anthony Edwards sure carries himself like that guy – 9:20 PM
He’s not Michael Jordan. But Anthony Edwards sure carries himself like that guy – 9:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Players with three or more 50-point playoff games:
Michael Jordan
Wilt Chamberlain
Allen Iverson
And Donovan Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/ibteuhJ0XH – 10:15 AM
Players with three or more 50-point playoff games:
Michael Jordan
Wilt Chamberlain
Allen Iverson
And Donovan Mitchell. pic.twitter.com/ibteuhJ0XH – 10:15 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
The complete list of players with more 50-point playoff games than Donovan Mitchell:
Michael Jordan (8)
Wilt Chamberlain (4)
That’s it.
Mitchell now has 3, tied with Allen Iverson for 3rd-most. – 9:56 PM
The complete list of players with more 50-point playoff games than Donovan Mitchell:
Michael Jordan (8)
Wilt Chamberlain (4)
That’s it.
Mitchell now has 3, tied with Allen Iverson for 3rd-most. – 9:56 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Jalen Brunson’s last four games:
39p/13a
47p/10a
40p/6a
41p/12a
He’s the third player in NBA history to record at least four straight 35p/5a games in a postseason, joining Michael Jordan (2x) and LeBron James.
More on Brunson’s heroics here: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/Zkft14PUou – 9:17 AM
Jalen Brunson’s last four games:
39p/13a
47p/10a
40p/6a
41p/12a
He’s the third player in NBA history to record at least four straight 35p/5a games in a postseason, joining Michael Jordan (2x) and LeBron James.
More on Brunson’s heroics here: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/Zkft14PUou – 9:17 AM
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ClutchPoints: “I hope he retires soon because I hated the way I retired… Your ego says you can still do it… I don’t want to see any great players play when they’re past their prime.” Charles Barkley on why he thinks LeBron James should retire 🗣 (via @ClubShayShay) pic.twitter.com/GypviGjDeA -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / May 6, 2024
StatMuse: Cavs won a playoff series without LeBron James for the first time since 1993. pic.twitter.com/HPPs8wolx3 -via Twitter @statmuse / May 5, 2024
Orlando Magic PR: YOUNGEST TO EVER SCORE 30+ PTS IN 3+ #NBAPlayoffs GAMES IN SAME SERIES IN @NBAHistory: L. James: 21 yrs-126 days (2006) L. James: 21 yrs-142 days (2006) @Paolo Banchero: 21 yrs-175 days (2024) #EverybodyIn pic.twitter.com/t2FynMI3qb -via Twitter @Magic_PR / May 5, 2024
Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson: Kobe or Michael Jordan are the hardest matchups to prepare for, right?! Apparently not! @SHAQ is says @CoachKarl22 on Scoop B Radio. “I mean, people ask me, who’s the most difficult guy I’ve ever had to prepare for? It wasn’t Michael. It wasn’t Kobe. It was Shaq. Most teams don’t have an answer for Shaq other than hope he doesn’t show up.” -via Twitter / May 6, 2024
Get Up: “If I had seen Michael Jordan at 22 years old, you might say, ‘Look at Anthony Edwards and how much more refined he is, how much more polished he is at the same age.’” 👀 @LegsESPN pic.twitter.com/DQsRKSCf30 -via Twitter @GetUpESPN / May 6, 2024