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Sherrod Blakely and Josue Pavon discuss the Oklahoma City Thunder’s ascension to the NBA Finals as well as what it means to the Celtics and the rest of the NBA. 0:00 - Welcome in Guest 1:56 - Thunder defeat Timberwolves (4-1) Advance to NBA Finals 6:50 - What makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander so good? 10:40 - Sam Presti’s Legacy with Thunder 16:50 - Subscribe to the Podcast 17:30 - How building teams in NBA has changed 22:29 - What can the Celtics learn from the Thunder? 26:54 - What do Thunder add this offseason? 31:11 - Players roles who could change next year for Thunder? 38:14 - Wrapping up Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the BIG NBA Podcast on CLNS Media, Apple and Spotify! 📺YouTube: ⁠⁠http://youtube.com/@CLNSMEDIA⁠⁠ 🍎Apple: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/24n2h6fx: ⁠⁠ ✳️Spotify: ⁠⁠https://tinyurl.com/8f9e756c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show,  Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn discuss the Dallas Mavericks, who are reportedly interested in pursuing a trade involving Boston's Jrue Holiday.  We also take a trip back into the Gary Washburn time machine and discuss discounted sneakers from his childhood, which was part of a larger conversation about Jaylen Brown whose shoe line includes affordable-priced sneakers for kids. 0:00 - Welcome 1:34 - Jaylen Brown sneaker pop up shop in Boston 6:30 - Getting shoes growing up 13:00 - Expectations for Jaylen Brown next season 16:50 - Gary shows picture of old shoes 19:30 - Report: Mavericks interested in Jrue Holiday 26:30 - Will Jrue Holiday be traded this offseason? 28:47 - Will Brad Stevens approach trades differently? 32:45 - Subscribe to the Big 3 NBA Podcast 33:30 - Thunder hold 3-1 series lead over Timberwolves 38:43 - Pacers hold 3-1 series lead over Knicks 47:00 - Wrapping up Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the BIG NBA Podcast on CLNS Media, Apple and Spotify! 📺YouTube: ⁠http://youtube.com/@CLNSMEDIA⁠ 🍎Apple: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/24n2h6fx: ⁠ ✳️Spotify: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/8f9e756c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show,  Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn discuss the current state of the playoffs, led by the Oklahoma City Thunder, who for the first time under GM and Massachusetts native Sam Presti, are the odds-on favorite to win it all. We also discuss what a Jaylen Brown-led Celtics look like next season, Jayson Tatum being all-NBA First team again, and the emergence of former Celtic Aron Nesmith in Indiana's strong showing thus far in the playoffs. Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the BIG NBA Podcast on CLNS Media, Apple and Spotify! 📺YouTube: http://youtube.com/@CLNSMEDIA 🍎Apple: https://tinyurl.com/24n2h6fx: ✳️Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/8f9e756c The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to ⁠⁠https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show,  Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss Brad Stevens’ end-of-the-season press conference and the Celtics heading into the offseason 0:00 - Welcome 1:06 - Brad Stevens speaks to media following Celtics playoff exit 10:10 - What will Celtics team look like next season? 21:38 - Has Celtics championship window closed? 29:20 - Prizepicks 31:20 - Concern level with Jaylen Brown injury 36:37 - What moves will Celtics make this offseason? 42:18 - Would you play Jayson Tatum next season? 47:18 - Future of Al Horford and Luke Kornet in Boston 54:41 - Wrapping up The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 when you play $5! PrizePicks, run your game! Go to ⁠https://PrizePicks.com/CLNS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely and Bobby Manning discuss the earlier-than-expected end to the Boston Celtics' season. They also talk about the handful of Celtics players who participated in exit interviews. 0:00 - Welcome 2:10 - Jaylen Brown had partially torn meniscus in playoffs 8:09 - Knicks win series 4-2 14:20 - Future of Al Horford 18:44 - Future of Jrue Holiday 22:33 - Future of Luke Kornet 28:34 - Who should be core group for Celtics 32:40 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn discuss Boston's Game 4 loss and the impact of Jayson Tatum's season-ending Achilles injury.  0:00 - Welcome in 1:20 - Jayson Tatum Injury 6:22 - How do Celtics move forward without Tatum in Series? 12:42 - What have the Knicks done well this series? 19:59 - Can Celtics comeback and win this series? 28:42 - Future of Boston Celtics 39:51 - Wrapping up Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Big 3 NBA Podcast, A. Sherrod Blakely and Gary Washburn break down the Celtics' collapse in Game 2 vs the Knicks and what needs to change in Game 3. 0:00 Welcome 1:25 What’s gone wrong for the Celtics in games 1 and 2? 7:40 The Celtics look shook! 9:38 Last year’s championship will be questioned if they go out 10:30 Silver lining? 13:20 Game 3 will be character-defining 17:10 Tatum’s troubles 19:41 C’s shouldn’t fear Mitchell Robinson 28:09 PrizePicks 29:17 C’s are feeling the pressure of being the champs 33:22 Who’s been the Knicks MVP in this series? 36:36 Subscribe to Celtics All Access on YouTube! 37:46 Impressions of Jrue Holiday in Game 2 39:06 Somebody else has to step up… 44:52 Last words, thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis and Gary Washburn break down Boston's Game 1 loss while looking ahead to Wednesday's Game 2 tilt.  The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sherrod Blakely, Kwani Lunis, and Gary Washburn preview the Boston Celtics’ second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks. SUBSCRIBE to the Big 3 NBA Podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/24n2h6fx SUBSCRIBE to the Big 3 NBA Podcast on Spotify: tinyurl.com/8f9e756c The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to ⁠⁠https://gametime.co⁠⁠ ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's show, Kwani, Gary, and Sherrod discussed the Celtics' series-clinching Game 5 win over Orlando. They also talked about Jrue Holiday's injury, Jayson Tatum's status as the best player in this postseason as well as what it'll take for folks to feel as though Jaylen Brown is back to being Jaylen Brown.  SUBSCRIBE to the Big 3 NBA Podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/24n2h6fx SUBSCRIBE to the Big 3 NBA Podcast on Spotify: tinyurl.com/8f9e756c The Big 3 NBA Podcast is presented by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime! Terms apply. Go to ⁠https://gametime.co⁠ ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices