Michael Holley and Vincent Goodwill discuss Nikola Jokic’s dominant performance to beat the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals and where he ranks among Centers in NBA history. They also react to the news that James Harden will opt out of his contract with the 76ers to become a free agent this summer and his future in the NBA. Dr. Jason Johnson joins the show to weigh-in on Adam Silver’s response to the latest Ja Morant gun incident and suspension. Next, they discuss Becky Hammon’s suspension by the WNBA for violating league and team policies regarding respect in the workplace. Holley and Vinnie react to Steve Kerr’s comments about the Draymond Green and Jordan Poole incident last summer and how it affected the Warriors season. They also debate whether Jimmy Butler is the best player in the Eastern Conference Finals between the Heat and Celtics and react to the Spurs getting the no.1 pick in the NBA Lottery to select draft favorite, Victor Wembanyama.
00:00 Nikola Jokic leads Nuggets to Game 1 win vs Lakers; Jokic vs Anthony Davis
13:47 James Harden will opt out of contract with Sixers
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20:01 Adam Silver responds to latest Ja Morant incident
32:03 WNBA suspends Becky Hammon; Dearica Hamby reacts to the league’s findings
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41:44 Steve Kerr addresses broken trust on Warriors: Jordan Poole, Draymond Green
47:12 Playoff Jimmy Butler vs. Jayson Tatum; Are Celtics ready for the Miami Heat?
51:30 Spurs win NBA Lottery and chance to draft Victor Wembanyama