Discover how Michael Jordan, the ultimate solo artist, learned to trust his teammates, including Jordan Pippen, marking a significant philosophical shift. This evolution was perfectly supported by the "Zen Master," Coach Phil Jackson, and his triangle offense, a system built on ball movement and spacing. This approach to basketball was the perfect antidote to defenses designed to swarm a single player, emphasizing team building and collaboration.
Twenty months. Dozens of roster decisions. How many actually made the Edmonton Oilers better? Nick Zararis goes through every major move Stan Bowman has made as Edmonton Oilers General Manager: free agent signings, trades, and contract extensions, grades each one, and explains what it means for the team's future with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on the clock. What's covered: Free agency grades: Josh Samanski and David Tomasek (smart low-risk gambles), Andrew Mangiapane (a clean miss), John Klingberg (fine), Curtis Lazar (fine), Jack Roslovic (acceptable at the price) Extension grades: Leon Draisaitl at 8 years/$14M (had to be done), Trent Frederick at 8 years/$3.85M (inexcusable), Evan Bouchard at 4 years/$10.5M (fine), Jake Walman at 7 years/$7M (does not look good), Vasily Podkolzin at 3 years/$2.95M (lights out), Mattias Ekholm at 3 years/$4M (concerning for his age) Trade grades: The Tristan Jarry acquisition (catastrophic miss), the Jake Walman trade for a first-round pick (miss), the Vasily Podkolzin trade for a fourth-round pick (win), the Connor Ingram waiver claim (win), Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach for a first and Andrew Mangiapane (TBD but likely a miss) Why the NHL is changing: How the league is skewing younger, faster, and more skill-based, and why Bowman's approach of targeting proven veterans at depressed prices hasn't worked in Edmonton The excess value problem: Why the Oilers' best years came when they had players like Evan Bouchard, Dylan Holloway, and Philip Broberg on cheap deals and how they've lost that edge What $16 million in cap space actually buys: Why it sounds like a lot and isn't, once you factor in goaltending, top-six forwards, and Colton Dach's restricted free agency 06:47 Oil's pitch to veteran players 08:56 Critiquing Stan Bowman's decisions 14:06 Discussing player roles and signings 19:52 Debating Oilers' recent trades 23:24 Discussing GM and coach changes 24:14 Impending McDavid free agency concerns 28:39 Predicting a coaching change Every Stan Bowman Trade and Signing Graded: Edmonton Oilers GM Report Card Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to https://indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. 5-Hour ENERGY The Cotton Candy flavor is HERE on https://5hourEnergy.com or Amazon, crack open Cotton Candy 5-hour ENERGY®️ shot today! Rugiet Get 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhl Rugiet. Performance medicine for men. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity — and no customer — slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnhl. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOOilers?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL #NHL #Oilers #EdmontonOilers
2003 NBA Playoff Second Round Semifinals Game 1 May 6, 2003🔥 Sacramento Kings vs Dallas Mavericks (Full Game Highlights) 🔥 🏀 Final Score: Kings 124, Mavs 113 📍 American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas 🏀 Game Highlights: The 2003 Western Conference Semifinals opened with two elite Western teams going head-to-head in Dallas. Sacramento came out hot behind Chris Webber’s all-around play and Peja Stojaković’s scoring, building control early and holding off a late Mavericks push. Dallas got balanced scoring from Steve Nash, Michael Finley, Nick Van Exel, and Dirk Nowitzki, but the Kings’ offense was too sharp in a 124-113 Game 1 road win. ⭐ Star Performances: • Chris Webber — 24 PTS, 6 REB, 9 AST • Peja Stojaković — 26 PTS, 9 REB • Vlade Divac — 14 PTS • Mike Bibby — 7 PTS, 7 AST • Doug Christie — 13 PTS, 9 REB • Dirk Nowitzki — 18 PTS, 11 REB • Steve Nash — 20 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST • Michael Finley — 20 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST • Nick Van Exel — 20 PTS, 5 AST 📼 Why This Game Stands Out: This game stands out because it was a matchup between two of the West’s most entertaining offensive teams. The Kings’ passing, spacing, and veteran chemistry were on full display, while the Mavericks countered with Dirk, Nash, Finley, and Van Exel. Sacramento stealing Game 1 on the road set the tone for what became a dramatic seven-game playoff series. 🎯 Perfect For Fans Who Love: • Classic early 2000s NBA playoff basketball • Sacramento Kings ball movement and high-scoring offense • Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash-era Mavericks • Chris Webber and Peja Stojaković highlights • Western Conference playoff rivalries before the modern era #KingsVsMavericks #NBAPlayoffs #ChrisWebber #SacramentoKings #DallasMavericks #PejaStojakovic #DirkNowitzki #SteveNash #MikeBibby #VladeDivac #DougChristie #NickVanExel #MichaelFinley #2003NBAPlayoffs #WesternConferenceSemifinals #ClassicNBA #NBATBT #NBAHighlights #NBAClassicGames #NBAFullGame #NBAHistory 📢 Copyright Disclaimer: All footage belongs to the NBA and its respective copyright holders. This upload is for historical, educational, and archival purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. If you’re a fan of NBA classics, Kobe Bryant highlights, or old-school basketball, this one’s for you. 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more classic NBA games and legendary performances!
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The 2026 NBA Playoffs have been a reality check unlike any other. Cal Lee and Warren Shaw are hitting the lab for a special "Autopsy Report" edition of The Baseline, dissecting the shocking first-round exits of the Boston Celtics, the Denver Nuggets, & the Houston Rockets. All three teams entered the postseason as favorites, and all three are heading home early. We’re breaking down: The Boston Celtics: Is Joe Mazzulla’s "dogged" three-point obsession a fatal flaw? We look at the identity crisis that led to a Game 7 collapse against Philly. The Denver Nuggets: Are the defending champs frauds, or just outgunned? We discuss the lack of depth behind Jokic and the "egregious" loss to Minnesota. The Houston Rockets: The KD experiment faced a harsh reality. Was the season lost at the trade deadline, and where does Ime Udoka go from here?. This isn't just hindsight—it’s a deep dive into roster construction, coaching stubbornness, and why these "upper echelon" teams couldn't counter when it mattered most. Subscribe for more NBA culture, deep-dive analysis, and playoff coverage. #NBA #Celtics #Nuggets #Rockets #NBAPlayoffs #TheBaseline 00:00 Intro – The 2026 Playoff Parity & Grief Counseling 04:45 PrizePicks & 19 Media Group Announcements 07:45 Boston Celtics Autopsy: The 3rd Flameout in 4 Years 13:10 The Joe Mazzulla Problem: Stubbornness vs. Adjustments 19:00 Is the Celtics' Roster Versatile Enough? 27:50 Brad Stevens’ Next Move: Cap Space and Trade Levers 34:20 Denver Nuggets Autopsy: Champions or Frauds? 41:15 The Jokic Legacy & The Lack of Defensive Intensity 46:30 Denver’s Second Apron Nightmare & Roster Depth 53:10 Houston Rockets Autopsy: The Failed KD Experiment? 56:45 Ime Udoka’s Offensive Imagination (or Lack Thereof) 1:04:30 The Odd Man Out: Trading Sengun or Jabari Smith? 1:11:00 Final Thoughts: Exercising the Demons in 2027 Visit: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups. Looking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/ Get NBA League Pass: https://link.nba.com/LP19MG Opus Clip: https://www.opus.pro/?via=19media This show was sponsored in part by Raycon: Visit https://buyraycon.com/baseline for 20% off new buds! Discover our favorite podcast gear & shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroup Want to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Budget-friendly collaborations welcome! https://bit.ly/19Guest Follow The Baseline on X: https://twitter.com/nbabaseline Follow The Baseline on IG: https://instagram.com/nba_baseline Follow Warren Shaw on X: https://twitter.com/thewarrenshaw Follow Warren Shaw on IG: https://instagram.com/thewarrenshaw The Baseline Swag: https://tinyurl.com/baselineswag Subscribe to 19 Media Group: https://bit.ly/3KcZtGe
The 76ers were tearing apart Boston’s defense on this play 😳🔥 Paul George drove in, attracted two defenders, and made the right pass out to Tyrese Maxey wide open at the top. Maxey could have taken the open three, but instead attacked the closeout, blew by Derrick White, and with Andre Drummond sealing off Queta in the paint, Maxey walked into a practice shot. Philadelphia’s spacing and decision-making were too clean here 🔥 🎥 Check out the full reaction video — 76ers vs Celtics Game 7 🔥 Like, comment, and subscribe for more NBA reactions & playoff breakdowns 🔥 #nba #nbashorts #76ers #celtics #nbaplayoffs
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