NBA Playoffs Expose the Truth: Ric Bucher on Celtics Collapse, Anthony Edwards’ Maturity, Wemby’s Rise & Why the Lakers Are Done

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NBA Playoff Chaos, LeBron-Bronny Hype & the Ring Culture Problem

Ric Bucher breaks down a dizzying NBA playoff picture, from the Thunder and Spurs looking like rising Western powers to the Trail Blazers once again appearing trapped behind better-timed contenders. Ric also explains why building around international stars such as Giannis Antetok ...  Show more

Why Cooper Flagg Should Win Rookie of the Year, Why NBA Threads Gets It Wrong, and Why Steve Kerr Deserves More Respect

In this episode of On The Ball with Ric Bucher, Ric takes aim at what he sees as a flawed NBA Rookie of the Year narrative, explaining why Cooper Flagg’s all-around burden and production for the Dallas Mavericks should outweigh the case for Kon Knueppel and Charlotte’s improved r ...  Show more

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