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Antebayo to the journalists: “If I talk about the shooting, will you pay the fine?”

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Bam Adebayo was asked about the shooting difference (20-2 in favor of the Nuggets) in Game 1 of the NBA Finals the Heat vs Denver and responded with…a question to the reporter about paying the fine.

The Nuggets outplayed the Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, winning 104-93, albeit with the difference in shots (20-2 for Denver, with Miami’s 2 shots setting a negative record in NBA playoff history) , to make a difference impression. And led to a funny dialogue at the press conference.

Bam Adebayo and Haywood Highsmith (the only shooter in the game) represented the Heat, and a reporter asked Adebayo at the end: “I promise I’m not trying to fine you, but it was 20-2. It was quite a distance but I don’t think you would complain about the refereeing.

The following dialogue then ensued:
Antebayo: “If I say something, will you accept the fine?”
Journalist: “a part of”
Antebayo: “I don’t think we should let the protests define us. We made a lot of jump shots instead of going to the basket and missed a lot of them. We need to see the VIDEO and then we will see the problem.”

However, at the end of his statement, Adebayo joked again, saying: “Why doesn’t he pay a fine for what he said?” and everyone burst out laughing.

Look at the dialogue:



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Phoenix Suns, the one covered to win the NBA? Why Durant and Booker Should Be Considered Champions | Sports New Spain

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In February 2023, the NBA experienced an earthquake in the form of a transfer. Kevin Durant traded the Brooklyn Nets for the Phoenix Suns. There he would mate Devin Booker in a last ditch effort to reach the championship ring. A few months later and without even sharing the court, the Arizona franchise did not have the best result in the Playoffs. It is precisely for this reason that the management made a move and in the blink of an eye managed to completely reform the squad of the 2021 finalist.

With an original quintet consisting of Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Josh Okogie, Kevin Durant and Jusuf Nurkic, The Suns aspire to be one of the main teams this campaign.

However, Phoenix is ​​not the favorite according to the betting and predictions to become the champion of the 2023-2024 NBA season. Which contradicts his reality, since The Suns’ potential is endless considering his depth and talent.

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Why the Phoenix Suns are the ones to win the NBA according to betting and predictions

In recent weeks the favorite to win the NBA according to the bet has changed, going from the Denver Nuggets to the Milwaukee Bucks. A fact that has reduced the relevance to the progressive favoritism that the Phoenix Suns from beginning out of season.

In early June, right at the end of the finals, Win in 2024 for the Suns paid at 9.50. Soon after they acquired Beal and made several moves, reducing that quota August to 7.16. Now, after bolstering his rotation with Nurkic and other secondary players, That number has dropped to 6.85 for every euro bet.

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The attention caused by the Lillard trade prevented this progressive change from being appreciated, which reflects the Suns’ true potential this season. In fact, they are the second favorite franchise to win the Western Conference, behind only the Nuggets. A scenario that pays 4.20 to 1.

On the other hand, the constellation of stars gathered by the Suns also allows them to be protagonists in individual awards such as Kevin Durant for MVP (13.30 to 1) or also Devin Booker (18.20), Frank Vogel for Coach of the Year (13.10) or the aforementioned Booker as a player clutch of the year (17.00).

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The Suns are strong contenders for a ring not only because of their talent pool, but because they have a long list of secondary players who can make a significant leap that few have. Figures like Yuta Watanabe, Bol Bol or Keita Bates-Diop are expected to be the X factor of the Arizona team. Additionally, Nurkic’s arrival will be a boost in a hypothetical Playoff series against the Nuggets, as the Bosnian is used to doing a good job on Nikola Jokic.

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Magic Johnson’s answer to the greatest point guard of all time

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Magic Johnson took a stand on who the greatest point guard of all time is and responded to Steph Curry’s claim that he is himself.

Steph Curry claimed in an interview that he was the best point guard of all time and Magic Johnson weighed in on the issue.

These are undoubtedly two of the greatest playmakers in the history of the sport, although opinions differ on the championships he considers his own, according to Magic’s response. An opinion that Michael Jordan also shares.

Specifically, he responded to CBS Sports Radio when asked whether he agreed with the Golden State Warriors star’s opinion: “If he wins more than five championships, becomes more than three-time Finals MVP and three-time league MVP… All-time leader in assists in Finals history… Then he’s the best. But last time I checked that wasn’t the case.”

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Giannis Antetokounmpo praises Jrue Holiday: ‘He blessed me with a f@@@n championship’

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Damian Lillard moved to Milwaukee, but to do so he had to trade for Jrue Holiday, a player Giannis Antetokounmpo has nothing but good things to say about.

Damian Lillard will be Giannis Antetokounmpo’s teammate after joining the Bucks in Milwaukee, but that required trading Jrue Holiday.

The Greek NBA star told Chris Haynes that he wished his former teammate well, stressed that he would be a brother for life and, tellingly, said that he had blessed him with a championship.

Specifically, Giannis said: “I wish him all the best. He blessed me with a great championship… forever.”



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