Greatest this, greatest that
Now that the Warriors are turning these NBA Finals into a cakewalk coronation, we are looking for more things to discuss.
Sure, we all hoped to be breaking down how a defensive switch could make a difference or what the Cavs need to do to find an extra basket or three. (In truth, Cleveland down 2-0 heading into Game 3 is what we expected. It’s just the way they are down 2-0 that changes the perspective heading into tonight’s critical Game 3.)
So instead of these Finals, everyone keeps weighing in on “The Greatest” in basketball chat.
Here’s Pat Riley saying the Magic is better than Michael or LeBron. (The lesson here is, kids, be careful how much hair product you use. Apparently, it eats away at your brain cells.) Here’s the aforementioned Magic saying his Showtime Lakers were the best team ever. Considering the dynamics of that Lakers team’s ability to score in transition and drop the ball to Kareem in half-court sets, we might be willing to listen to that discussion.