Skip Bayless clearly wants no part of seeing the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Is former co-host on “First Take,” however, is a different story. The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Celtics on Friday to force an Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 on Sunday. And after the LeBron James’ virtuoso performance, Stephen A. Smith joined “SportsCenter” and not only picked the the Celtics to win Game 7, but also admitted he has no interest in seeing James and the Cavs in the NBA Finals. “I have no desire to see the Cleveland Cavaliers in the finals if all we’re going to see is the greatness of LeBron James while coupling that with the fact that
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Why Chris Broussard Gives Celtics ‘No Chance’ Of Beating LeBron James
Stop us if you’ve heard this before: Chris Broussard is hating on the Boston Celtics. Earlier this season, the ever-opinionated (but only sometimes reality-based) NBA analyst said the Celtics, who still had Kyrie Irving, weren’t legit NBA Finals contenders. That take came less than a week after Broussard said the Cleveland Cavaliers’ moves at the NBA trade deadline signaled Boston’s “funeral.” So, with the C’s and the Cavs seemingly on a collision course to meet in the Eastern Conference finals, where does Broussard stand? “I give the Boston Celtics no chance,” he said. Here we go: In Broussard’s defense, it’s toug... NESN.com
Kyrie Irving Has ‘No Regrets” After Vulgar Outburst Toward Sixers Fan
Kyrie Irving had a bit of a foot-in-mouth moment during the Boston Celtics’ 102-92 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday. The Celtics guard, however, apparently wouldn’t change a thing. As Irving headed toward the locker room with his team trailing at halftime, a 76ers fan yelled, “Hey Kyrie, where’s LeBron (James)?” The new Celtic quickly responded in a very NSFW way, and the moment was captured on video. Less than a day later, Irving owned up to his actions, but also showed little-to-no remorse. Watch his explanation in the clip below: Alright then. It’s perfectly understandable that Irving had a lapse in judge in the ... NESN.com