"Most of us got jobs by studying what happened in our industry before we got there. But apparently in sports, if you're a great athlete you don't feel you have to do that."
A Western Conference Finals rematch will be one of five Christmas Day games in 2024.
"I am heartbroken @StarTribune decided not to send anyone to cover the Paris Olympics"
"But you're not going to be imagining him next to Victor Wembanyama."
Like in the East, the NBA saw a viewership drop for a short Western Conference Finals.
The decision was a sign of support for Gobert and Towns.
"Guys, it's snowing in Minnesota. It's hot as hell down here in Dallas, but it's better than snow."
"I hear Luka Dončić say 15 worse things to the opponent in pregame warmups than 'I got Kyrie.'"
"There's no talking to Tony Brothers tonight, guys..."
"You cannot let your jealousy of a man who has 4 DPOY to your 1, cloud your professionalism on national TV as an employed analyst!"
"Wow, that was one of the dumbest takes I've ever heard."
"This is how we do it, Ernie."
"I know that that sounds weird that I would focus on that, but that meant that before the game, he was like, 'I'm not worried at all.'"
Towns has 0 career playoff triple-doubles, contrary to Cowherd's claim Tuesday.
ESPN will air the Eastern Conference Finals, while TNT will air the Western Conference Finals.
"I don't watch those guys, so I don't know what they talk about."
"How much you want us to lose?" "We've been losing for 20 years!"
"Next question, man. The season is over. That's what's hard. F*** being up 20. The season's over."
"They know. Y’all was in there."
"This one's done and basketball's about to change as we know it."
"I’ve never been more embarrassed by a prediction."
"I’ve got to be like a politician in Denver. ‘I’m sorry. I’m sorry, please forgive me.’ That’s what I’ve got to do throughout the city of Denver."
"BBQ chicken is happening."
It's hard to imagine the NBA without hearing Harlan's voice, and it all started in Minnesota.
