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Kings get their point guard at #5 plus turn three draft picks into four

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Vlade Divac summarizes the Kings 2017 NBA Draft

by Charlie O. Mallonee

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Point guard De’Aaron Fox is now a Sacramento King

The Sacramento Kings entered the 2017 NBA Draft on Thursday night hoping that Kentucky point guard De’Aaron Fox would still be available when they had the opportunity to make their selection with the number five pick. “Lady Luck” smiled upon the Kings and Fox was still on the board when they went on the clock. There was never a doubt that the Kentucky connection with Sacramento was going to continue as the Kings made Fox the newest member of  the “Sacramento Royalty”.

There had been many rumors that the Lakers were considering Fox over Lonzo Ball at number two. Many analyst feel that Fox is a more well rounded player than Ball. Ball is seen as a “true” point guard but Fox is more “well rounded” player who can create his own offense when necessary. The Lakers went with Ball despite the baggage that comes in form of his father.

There had also been rumors that Phoenix would take Fox and then move Eric Bledsoe – with whom they have been less than thrilled with over the past two seasons – on to another team. In the end, Phoenix drafted to their need – which was a shooting guard – and selected Josh Jackson out of Kansas.

The Kings were able to draft their point guard of the future which they have wanted for sometime. Fox has the elite size and wingspan that NBA teams are looking for in a point guard today. He is not only a play-maker but Fox can be a force on offense. He averaged 16.7 points per game for the Wildcats.

Fox is a strong mid-range shooter who suffered from behind the 3-point line for much of the season. With a great deal of hard work, Fox greatly improved his 3-point shooting production late in the season and in the NCAA Tournament.

Fox is also known for his rebounding. He is considered to be an outstanding rebounder for a guard.

Had the Kings not moved up from number eight to number five in draft lottery, De’Aaron Fox would have not been available to Sacramento. A little luck is always a good thing.

Turning three draft picks into four

The Kings held the number ten pick in the draft. They had that selection as part of the DeMarcus Cousins trade so getting a player of value was of great importance to the Kings.

The Kings did not have a burning desire for any player who was projected to go at number ten. Instead of wasting the selection, Sacramento made a deal with Portland to get the 15 and 20 selections in the draft in exchange for the 10 pick.

Number 15 pick

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Justin Jackson the Kings #15 overall draft pick

The Kings went to the ACC for their pick at number 15. Small Forward Justin Jackson from North Carolina was the Kings choice with their second selection in the first round.

Jackson- a junior –  was the ACC player of the year while helping lead the Tar Heels to a National Championship. He also was a consensus First Team All-American and ACC Player of the Year.

Jackson is known for having a diversified game on offense and a high basketball IQ.

And with the number 20 selection …

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Harry Giles – is he the next Chris Webber?

The Kings went “high risk – high reward” with the number 20 pick. They chose 6-foot-10 forward/center Harry Giles out of Duke.

Prior to enrolling at Duke, Giles was predicted to be the number one draft pick this season. An ACL surgery (his third knee surgery) and missing the first 11 games of his freshman season lowered Giles stock in the draft.

Scouts compare a healthy Giles to Chris Webber. How could the Kings not take a chance on him?

This is a roll of the dice that has the potential to have a huge payoff.

The second round selection

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Kings second round selection Frank Mason

Sacramento had the fourth (34th overall) selection in the second round. The Kings went with experience by selecting senior combo guard Frank Mason out of Kansas. He was a consensus Player of the Year and a First Team All-American.

The four-year Jayhawk player posted 20.9 points, 5.2 assists and 4.2 rebounds during his senior year at Kansas. He led the Big 12 in 3-point shooting percentage at 49-percent.

How did the Kings do in the draft?

Most analyst are giving Sacramento high marks for their moves in this year’s draft. The experts seem to really like the Kings move to trade the number 10 pick to add two first round picks at number 15 and 20.

All of the experts love the Kings selection of Fox. Virtually every draft analyst believes Fox will be a star in “the association”. They also believe that if Giles can get healthy he could be the steal of the draft.

Grading the Kings draft

Ben Stram of FANRAG Sports will join me on our Sacramento Kings podcast to grade the Kings 2017 draft. That podcast will be available beginning on Saturday June 24 at 8:00 a.m. on SportsRadioService.com.

 

That’s Amaury’s Podcast, News, and Commentary: Kaval talks new park, possible locations, and his best choices

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field of schemes screen shot photo of the Oakland A’s simulated animation new stadium at Laney College

On the News and Commentary Podcast with Amaury Pi:

1The A’s problems are on going dropping the first game of the series with the Astros and losing their rookie third baseman Matt Chapman to a knee infection

2 Chapman will not be back soon and will be evaluated by the team doctors and he will be on antibiotics until determined by team doctors; team president David Kaval said he’s considering the three options the A’s have to move to: Jack London Square, Laney College, and the current Coliseum location

3 In NBA News: Will LaVar Ball be correct in his statement this morning to the media that “everybody knows Lonzo is gong to a Laker” reports said that the Lakers weren’t sold on Lonzo’s first workout with the team on Friday.

4 The other question is will LaVar keep fans away, more importantly will LaVar prevent other teams from drafting Lonzo making Lonzo a player with baggage his father

Amaury does a News and Commentary each week at http://www.sportsradioserive.com

 

That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary: Who cares if the Warriors go or do not go to the White House?

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AP Photo File: The last time the Golden State Warriors went to the White House they were met by President Barack Obama who welcomed the 2015 NBA Champions, the Golden State Warriors and Stephen Curry The Golden State Warriors visit the White House, Washington DC, America – 04 Feb 2016 (Rex Features via AP Images)

By Amaury Pi Gonzalez

The Golden State Warriors had their second Victory parade in the past three seasons. With another sensational season they reign as champions of the NBA again. Some now, with nothing else to talk about the Warriors, turn their attention to “if they are accepting the White House invitation to attend”. Maybe we have ran out of stories about the NBA Champions and this is all we have left, right?

First of all, it is not law that every team that wins a championship is forced to attend the White House. Second. The White House is the house of the people, it represents our democracy, it doesn’t belong to the President who is serving as the particular time a team is invited to attend. Third. It is just a symbolic recognition that the whole country congratulates and celebrates the champions.

I for one like to keep sports and politics separated; like ‘church and state’. They are totally different, as they should be. There is no other country in this world like ours. Where I was born you do not have the right of going into the streets and demonstrate against the government. And there are others just like that, its one of the reasons I came to the US when I was 17 years of age in 1961.

It doesn’t bother me when people express themselves. This is America. I didn’t like the way that Colin Kaepernick did not stand up for the National Anthem prior to 49ers games, but I respect his right to do it. By the way it is also not a law that a player must stand for the Anthem. It is done out of respect for our country and the people that have died so we can enjoy this freedom.

Patriotism doesn’t endorses any particular cause or political believe. It is something that represents how proud we are to be Americans.

I (for one) am not losing any sleep thinking if the Warriors go, or do not go to the White House. I believe it should be voluntary, a team should never tell their players not to go, or to go. It should be (as it has been under every President) a personal decision by the player. I do believe one of the reasons why our country is strong is because of individualism.

So for those that worry if the Warriors go this year to the White House, I say “get a life”.

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Whispers Of A Dynasty–Golden State Is In The House

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Golden State Warriors players, coaches and owners hold up the Larry O’Brien NBA Championship Trophy after Game 5 of basketball’s NBA Finals between the Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Monday, June 12, 2017. The Warriors won 129-120 to win the NBA championship. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
By Barbara Mason
The definition of a dynasty is a team or individual that dominates their sport or league for an extended length of time.  The Warriors have won their second championship in just three years.  While this cannot be considered a dynasty there are certainly whispers of a dynasty.  These guys are just getting started as they celebrate their 129-120 victory over the Cleveland Cavilers in game 5 of the championship series.
The Warriors trailed throughout the entire first quarter struggling offensively and defensively at times.  Going into the second period the Cavs held a slight lead 37-33.  At 7:01 in the second quarter Golden State took the lead for the first time in the game and never looked back.  The score at halftime was 81-70 in favor of Golden State.
The Cavaliers outscored the Warriors in the third quarter 33-27 in an effort to pull off a second win in the series and take it back to Cleveland.  It was not to be as Golden State denied the Cavaliers time and time again with some amazing defense.
LeBron James carried this team on his shoulders through every game and just fell short.  Kyrie Irving also had an amazing last few games.  James finished with 41 points.  The eventual MVP Kevin Durant had 39 points playing absolutely flawless basketball throughout the entire series.  It was one proud mama as Wanda Durant watched with tears in her eyes as the final minute ticked off the clock.  So much to all the soothsayers who criticized Durant’s move to Oakland.  Now who’s soft?  May they eat their words and hopefully not choke on them.
The team leader Steph Curry had 34 points and Andre Iguodala had 20 points astounding the crowd with not only his offense but his defense.  While Draymond Green and Klay Thompson did not have a great shooting game, their presence on the court is enough to rattle any team.  This entire team is the epitome of just exactly what that word means.  They are all for one and one for all.
On Thursday, all of Oakland and beyond will gather for a victory parade that will rival any parade ever held in that city.  The reported time is 10:00 am and in their last parade fans began to gather at 3:00 am.  The champagne has permeated the locker room, the players have showered and left the arena and now will head into an evening that they will never ever forget as they celebrate the title of world champions.

CHAMPS, AGAIN !!!!!!!

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by Jerry Feitelberg

Oakland- The Golden State Warriors did it again as they beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 129-120 to win the 2016-2017 NBA Championship. The Dubs set another NBA record as they rampaged through the playoffs with a record of 16-1. No other team in NBA history had ever achieved that feat. They won their second title in the last three years and many, including this writer, are regarding them as one of greatest teams ever in NBA history. The Warriors made a decision last year to sign Kevin Durant. Many speculated that Durant would not fit in with the Dubs. However, the Warriors to a player were thrilled to have Durant join the club. The Dubs lost six players to free agency and trades to get under the salary cap. They lost Andrew Bogut, Festus Ezeli, Mo Speights, Harrison Barnes, Brandon Rush and GM Bob Myers had to scour the market and find replacements. He brought in ZaZa Pachulia, David West, JaVale McGee, and drafted Patrick McCaw.

The big superstar, Kevin Durant, amazed everyone not only with his scoring, but he also showed that he could play defense. He could rebound, he could block shots, he could deflect passes. He did it all and tonight he owns a championship ring. The veteran David West proved to be a capable backup center. He was an extremely important player on the Dubs’ second unit. Tonight, David West is a champion. The same goes for JaVale McGee. McGee, who had not played much the last two seasons, was a diamond in the rough. He was derided around the league for being a buffoon as he did some goofy things on the court. JaVale showed the NBA that he could jumpstart the Dubs’ offense when he came into a game. The Warriors lobbed him the ball, and he made the fans gasp with his sensational dunks. Tonight, JaVale McGee is a champion.

Now for the recap. The Cleveland Cavaliers, with their backs to the wall, came out smoking. They wanted to get off to a start similar to the one they had Friday night when they scored an NBA record 49 points in the first quarter. The Cavs outscored the Dubs 37-33. The Warriors were a bit tight as they made some turnover and didn’t play smart basketball. The turning point came in the second quarter when the Dubs went on a 21-2 run to take a lead that they never relinquished. The Dubs finished the first half with an eleven-point lead 71-60.

The Cavaliers fought back in the third period and closed the gap to just 5 points. They trailed 98-93, and the game was still in doubt. However, the Warriors refused to wilt, and the Dubs wore the Cavs down and won 129-90.

Steph Curry and Kevin Durant combined fo 63 points in the game. Durant was named MVP of the finals. Durant scored 30 or more points in all five games. Steph and Draymond Green each had a double-double. Steph tallied 34 points,10 assists, and six rebounds. Draymond had 10 points,5 assists, and 12 boards. Durant finished with 39 points to go along with 5 assists, and 7 rebounds. The Warrior bench players outscored the Cavs bench 35-7. Andre Iguodala had a fabulous performance as he pitched in with 20 points. Patrick McCaw scored six, Shaun Livingston five, and David West four.

LeBron James had a double-double for Cleveland. James poured in 41 points, 8 assists, and 13 rebounds. Kyrie Irving added 25 points, J.R.Smith had his best game of the playoffs as he scored 25 points. Tristan Thompson, who had been held in check for most of the playoffs, woke up and scored 15. Kevin Love, who had been hot, was held to just 6 points by the Warrior defense. The Cavalier bench contributed just 7 points.

The Warriors, who began with high hopes, ended the season reaching those expectations and sent their fans into a frenzy. This team has been the best team in basketball the last three season. The Dubs set an NBA record last year with a record of 73-9 but did not bring home the trophy as they blew a 3-1 Finals lead to the Cavaliers. This team was determined to get the championship back, and they did it. Our hats are off to this team. They are, in this writer’s humble opinion, one of the best teams that I have ever seen play the game of basketball. The Championship parade will take place in Oakland on Thursday.

On to Game five if you’re Golden State

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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots past Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) during the second half of Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Cleveland, Friday, June 9, 2017. Cleveland won 137-116. (Ronald Martinez/Pool Photo via AP)

By Joe Hawkes-Beamon
Sports Radio Service Writer

CLEVELAND, OH — The closeout games are always the toughest to win.

The Golden State Warriors were 48 minutes from basketball immortality when they entered Game 4  of the NBA Finals with a chance to send the Cleveland Cavaliers home for the summer, but the Cavaliers used lead wire-to-wire for a 137-116 win Friday night at Quicken Loans Arena to force Game 5 in Oakland on Monday night at Oracle Arena.

The loss snaps Golden State’s postseason record 15 straight wins, denying the Warriors of becoming the first team in NBA history to go through the postseason undefeated at 16-0.

Give the Cavaliers credit, they weren’t ready to see the Warriors celebrate another championship on their home floor as Golden State did back in 2015 when they defeated Cleveland in six games to capture the franchise’s first championship in 40 years.

LeBron James, who passed former Los Angeles Lakers great and hall of famer Magic Johnson for the most triple-doubles in the Finals with his 31-point, 10-rebound and 11-assist effort, finished 11-for-22 from the floor.

James led Cleveland with 39 points, 11 rebounds and nine assists in Cleveland’s heartbreaking loss to the Warriors 118-113 in Game 3  on Wednesday night after Cleveland led by six with three minutes left in the game before Golden State went on an 11-0 run to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-7 series.

But don’t blink now, but the Cavaliers find themselves in the same predicament this year as they did last year: down 3-1 heading back to the West Coast trying to stave off elimination and we all know what happened.

The Cavaliers won Game 5 in Oakland, Game 6 in Cleveland, and the clinching Game 7 on the Warriors’ home floor for the Cavaliers’ first championship in franchise history, and the first major championship for Northeast Ohio since 1964.

Cleveland obliterated the record book for the Finals in Game 4, having the highest-scoring first quarter (49 points) and first half (86 points) and the most 3-pointers (24) in Finals history.

Kyrie Irving turned in another spectacular game, scoring a game-high 40 points on 15-for-27 shooting, including 7-for-12 from beyond the 3-point line.

But Game 4 was a lot closer than the final score indicated.

Both teams got 87 shots up, but Cleveland shot a blistering 52.9-percent (46-for-87) from the floor, compared to Golden State’s 44.8-percent (39-for-87).

Cleveland slightly out-rebounded Golden State 56-52, thanks largely to Tristan Thompson’s 10 rebounds after having just nine in Games 1-3 combined. The Warriors made keeping Thompson off the boards in the series a priority after averaging double-digit rebounds in the two previous Finals meetings between the teams.

For Golden State, you gotta turn the page from Game 4 and focus on Game 5 after letting the opportunity for a sweep slip through their fingers.

Kevin Durant, one victory away from his first championship, finished with 35 points on 9-for-22 shooting. It was Durant’s fourth-straight 30-point game of the series, but the Splash Brothers picked a bad night to have their quietest game of the Finals, combining for only 27 points on 8-for-24 from the floor (6-for-19 on 3s)

Cleveland did a great job of harassing Curry in Game 4, double-teaming and trapping the two-time league MVP whenever he got the ball.

Curry never got in a groove offensively, shooting 4-for-13 from the floor and a putrid 2-for-9 from the 3-point line while recording 10 assists after finishing with 26 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in Game 3.

Klay Thompson finished with 13 points on 4-for-11 shooting. All of Thompson’s makes were from beyond the 3-point line, converting 4-for-10. Thompson’s 30 points were instrumental in Golden State’s Game 3 win.

Draymond Green had 16 points and 14 rebounds and was part of a crazy set of events in the third quarter that led two technical fouls, and a friend of James being escorted from the arena.

It was announced in the third quarter that Green had assessed his second technical foul, prompting security onto the floor to escort Green back to the locker room. But the officials confirmed that Green’s technical foul in the first half was actually given to Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, which was even more confusing.

Then, Warriors center Zaza Pachulia was involved in a pileup where he appeared to swipe Cavaliers forward Iman Shumpert int he groin area. Pachulia should’ve been ejected from the game, but was given a technical foul along with Shumpert.

A total of seven technical fouls and one flagrant foul were handed down in Game 4.

There will be a lot said and written about the Cavaliers dominance over the Warriors in Game 4 over the next 48 hours, whether its opinions or jokes. Cleveland were the aggressor from start to finish for 48 minutes and that can’t be glossed over. Golden State knows what type of team that the Cavaliers are.

The Cavaliers were simply the better team Friday night, a rarity for the opponent to be better than Golden State.

Keep this in mind: one loss isn’t the end of the world for Golden State. The Warriors are still firmly in control of the series and are 31-1 in their last 32 games dating back to the regular season. Golden State is still the superior team and most people don’t expect a sub par performance from the Warriors’ core in Game 5 on Monday night.

But Golden State’s first lost this postseason does leave the door slightly ajar for Cleveland heading back to the 510 area code.

 

 

NBA Finals/Golden State-Cleveland Game 4 Commentary: Cavaliers Show Up With Their “A” Game In Hand

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 Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (13) pulls down a rebound against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Cleveland, Friday, June 9, 2017. Cleveland won 137-116. (Ronald Martinez/Pool Photo via AP)

By Barbara Mason

It was a game that was supposed to make even more history for the Golden State Warriors but the Cleveland Cavaliers had different plans for Curry and Company. Friday night’s Game 4 was all Cavaliers from beginning to end.

The Warriors had a slow start in the first quarter and the Cavaliers came out like a house on fire and never looked back. At the end of the first quarter Cleveland was leading 49-33 and by half time the score was 86-68 in favor of LeBron and Company. The Cavaliers were relentless bringing an onslaughts of three’s throughout the game playing the aggressive brand of basketball that they are known for.

While the Warriors played the Cavaliers even through the third and fourth quarters, even was not going to win this game. The damage had been done in the first half. The final was 137-116.

Superstars Kyrie Irving, LeBron James and Kevin Love played an outstanding game. Irving finished with 40 points, James had 31 points and Love with 23. Irving’s 40 points were especially amazing since Klay Thompson was all over him throughout the game. J. Smith who had not shown up at all the first three game played a great game scoring 15 points.

On the other hand the Warriors were flat with the exception of Kevin Durant who finished with 35 points. As this series had gotten underway, Durant and Curry were neck and neck when it came to who would be the most valuable player but it would appear that tonight’s game settled that discussion. Curry only had 14 points, Thompson had 13 and Draymond Green finished with 16. It was not the sort of game that dreams are made of.

Monday night the Warriors will be back at Oracle Arena to close this series out and win their second championship in the last three years. A second game like this for Golden State is hardly likely. Tip-off will be on June 12 at 6:00 PT.

Cavaliers get physical and pound the Warriors to keep their hopes alive 137-116

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Golden State Warriors players watch from the bench in the closing moments against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Cleveland, Friday, June 9, 2017. Cleveland won 137-116. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

by Jerry Feitelberg

Cleveland- The Cleveland Cavaliers set four NBA records Friday night as they defeated the Warriors 137-116. The Cavs came out smoking and set the first NBA record of the night when they tallied 49 points in the first quarter. The Warriors scored 33 and trailed by 16 after twelve minutes of action,  The Warriors were outscored in every quarter of the game and lost by twenty-one points.

Cleveland had an answer for everything the Warriors tried. They put a blanket on Steph Curry who was four-of-thirteen from the floor. Klay Thompson was held to just 13 points. The Cavs set a second NBA record when they finished the first half with 86 points. The Dubs, who usually have great third periods, could not make up any ground as they lost the period to the Cavs 29-28. They closed the gap to eleven 115-104 in the fourth quarter, but this was it as the Cavs roared back and got the lead up to twenty-one once again.

The Cavs’ Kyrie Irving was magnificent as he scored forty points. He drove the basket, he stepped back and made threes. His partner, LeBron James had another triple-double to set the third NBA record. It was LeBron’s ninth career triple trouble breaking the record of eight set by the Lakers’ Magic Johnson. LeBron had 31 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. Kevin Love was hot in the first quarter with several 3-point shots, and he finished with 23. J.R.Smith also made several threes, and he finished with 15 points. The Dubs held Tristan Thompson to just five points, but he reasserted himself under the boards as he pulled down ten big rebounds. The veteran, Richard Jefferson, played well and he was excellent on defense, and he added 8 points to the Cavs’ attack.

The game was marred by 7 technical fouls, and the officiating left a lot to be desired. There was confusion surrounding a technical foul called on Draymond Green early in the game. Everyone in the arena thought Draymond would be ejected from play when a second technical was called on him in the second half. The first technical was actually called on Steve Kerr as he rushed onto the court defending Draymond. For some reason, the scorer’s table had listed it incorrectly.

Draymond stayed in the game. Kevin Durant and LeBron James got into a heated exchange in the second half, too. Each player was charged with a technical. The game was very physical and emotional. The Warriors wanted to win the game and clinch the championship. The Cavs were fighting for their playoffs life. With the win, the Cavs are in the exact same spot they were in a year ago,  Down 3 game to one and heading back to Oracle Arena. No team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit in the Finals to win. However, the Cavs did come back from being down 3-1 to win. They feel they can do it again, but things are not exactly the same. Draymond Green will be on the court Monday night, and he will be joined there by Kevin Durant. KD led the Dubs with 35 points. The Dubs will need him to perform his magic once again, and they will need Steph and Klay to have big games. The know that if they lose Monday night, the series goes back to Cleveland and could go to seven games once again. The Dubs want to close it out Monday in front of their hometown fans.

Notes and Stats- The Cavs made 24 three-point shots to set another NBA record for the Finals. Just an amazing performance by Cleveland.

LeBron James put the victory over the Dubs in perspective:” We won one game.” “We are looking forward to the challenge in Game 5.”

Warriors’ assistant coach Jarron Collins, filling in for Steve Kerr, made the following remarks:”we came out flat. (Cleveland) Played with a lot of force. We know we have to play a lot better. We have to play with energy and force.” He believed that ” we’ll be better on Monday and we’ve got to do a better job at the point of attack.” He also reminded the team and the fans that the Warriors” are one step away from achieving our ultimate goal.”

Game 5 will be Monday night at 6 pm at Oracle Arena.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Headline Sports Podcast with Tony Renteria: It won’t be a sweep but let’s face it Cavaliers just don’t have the fire power against Golden State

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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half of Game 3 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Cleveland, Wednesday, June 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

On the Headline Sports Podcast with Tony:

Lets Just face it the Cleveland Cavaliers just don’t have the fire power to keep up with Golden State. Last podcast I predicted a Warriors win four games to two this is one of the games I predicted tonight that the Cavs would win and win a couple games in Cleveland and I don’t think their going to be able to do it. It doesn’t look like the Cavs have a good chance to pull this one off.

I think the Warriors for tonight lose this one and lose another one in Oakland and win game six. LeBron James is the best player on the planet and he doesn’t like getting his butt kicked every night. I don’t think he would be happy in a sweep and the Cavs played their best game in Cleveland in game three of the season and to come up short at the end of the fourth quarter and lose when Kevin Durant hit that three.

Tony Renteria has much more take a listen to him below at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Sac Kings Podcast: Bruce Pascoe Arizona Daily Star talks lottery pick Lauri Markkanen

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by Charlie O. Mallonee

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Bruce Pascoe is a Senior Sports Reporter for the Arizona Daily Star/Tucson.com. In that capacity, he had the opportunity to get up close and personal with Arizona Wildcat Lauri Markkanen who is projected to be a top 10 NBA Lottery pick.

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Many of the Mock Drafts have the big Finnish power forward going the Sacramento Kings with their number 10 pick in the draft. Since the big seven-footer from Finland could be one of the next members of the rebuilding Kings, we thought you would like to know more about him.

Bruce and I talk about:

  • His character
  • How Markkanen has adjusted to life in the USA
  • How involved his family is in his career
  • His strengths and weaknesses on offense
  • Markkanen’s defense
  • His ability to handle adversity
  • and more

Bruce has covered the Arizona program for years and has a real some insights that I am sure you will enjoy. It will be 15 minutes well spent.

I also got Bruce to comment on the rumors that Arizona Wildcats coach Sean Miller might be interested in the vacant head coaching job at Ohio State where he was once an assistant coach.

Hope you enjoy the show.