In the May 20 newsletter:
Recap the latest from the NBA playoffs with your favorite Ringer NBA personalities as well as special guests like Charles Barkley.
Luka Doncic Could Use a Little Help
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Dallas’s wunderkind has established himself as one of the NBA’s greatest young players, but history shows that his offensive burden may be too massive to reach the playoff success of the Hall of Famers whose footsteps he’s following.
A Boston Boomerang and Butler the Superstar | The Bill Simmons Podcast
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Bill Simmons is joined by Haralabos Voulgaris to discuss the Celtics' Game 2 win over the Heat in Miami, how different the matchup looks with Al Horford and Marcus Smart back in the lineup, and adjustments the Heat could make heading into Boston, before revisiting the Suns’ collapse against the Mavericks, and more.
Golden State steamrolled Luka Doncic and Dallas in Game 1, harkening back to memories of the vintage Dubs dominating everybody. If the Warriors continue to click on both ends, we could be in for a familiar result this postseason.
Charles Barkley on Conference Finals, Players vs. Criticism, and His Future | The Ryen Russillo Podcast
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Ryen Russillo is joined by the legendary Charles Barkley to discuss David Stern and Adam Silver comparisons, the ceilings for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Luka Doncic, and Charles's work on Inside the NBA.
