Warriors in 6
103-90 Warriors. - Highlights
MVP: Steph Curry joins the elite company of LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Tim Duncan with 4 rings, multiple league MVPs, and a Finals MVP. In this series, he averaged 31 points, 6 boards, 5 assists, and 2 steals per game on 43% 3-point shooting. Who has a better shot at 5 rings, Steph Curry or Lebron? - Steph’s come a long way.
The Celtics had a phenomenal season where their young core took a step forward in developing into a championship-level team. At times this series looked like the younger and more talented side, however by Game 6 Boston was outmatched and gassed.
I’m sure the NBA won’t have any drama this offseason. The 2022 draft is this Thursday, June 23 on ESPN at 7:30 ET.
Stanley Cup Finals
Game 1
The Colorado Avalanche won a 4-3 overtime thriller over the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Tampa Bay is looking to 3-peat. Colorado had the second-most regular-season points in the league. Cale Makar is a special talent.
Game 2: Saturday, June 18 at 8 PM ET on ABC.
US OPEN
Setting: The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. One of the oldest courses in the United States. Only Pebble Beach has smaller greens. Short par 4 you can attack, risk/reward. - Paraphrasing Mike Francesa’s description.
Storyline: The whole LIV tour thing has been a big deal. Pro-LIV golfers stance vs Anti-LIV golfers stance. You probably don’t care much what I have to say on it so we’ll keep it golf.
Thursday Round 1
Friday Round 2
Final Round: Father’s Day Sunday at noon ET on NBC.
MLB
All-Star Voting has just begun. - Vote Here
American League
Firsts: Yanks (47-16), Astros (39-24), and Twins (37-28).
Wild Cards: Jays (37-26), Rays (35-28), and Cleveland (32-27).
The Yankees are a freight train right now. 14-4 in games decided by 1 run, best in the league. Need to trade away one of Hicks or Gallo. Andrew Benintendi or Ian Happ are the obvious targets. Andujar and Florial deserve to be traded so they can see full-time big league action and maybe can be dealt for another high-upside bullpen arm. Expect Cashman to go for it this year, could add another elite bat or arm via a trade, or who knows maybe one of their homegrown guys steps in.
National League
Firsts: Mets (42-23), Padres (41-24), and Cardinals (37-28).
Wild Cards: Dodgers (39-23), Braves (37-27), and Giants (35-27).
The Mets have played great despite having to endure the injuries to Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer. The first Subway Series game is on a Tuesday, July 26 at Citi Field.
Some Things are Bigger than Sports
Yup, I follow @baseballhistorians on IG.
Yesterday’s Yikes
Joe Maddon’s Mohawk
A tough scene for the 68-year-old skipper after a 12-game losing streak.
Clint Frazier’s Karma
This quote came shortly before the Chicago Cubs released Clint Frazier. Clearly, the Cubs felt that Frazier wasn’t worth the distraction. Yankees would go on to sweep the Cubs in dominant fashion. Wish it could have worked out for the Red Rocket but the facts are he is no longer considered a prospect and his career stats aren’t exactly setting anyone's hair on fire.
NFL Offseason
Fantasy Football is around the corner. Wake your commissioner up and get your draft boards cooking.
Adam Schefter grew up a Jets fan. For proof go to the 15:40 mark on this Jets state-run propaganda below.
Youtube Rabbithole
Throwback ESPN Commercials
Classic mid-2000s baseball rivalry.
Should do an updated John Daly one.
-‘96
4 drinks in at Billy’s patio pregame.
Happy Birthday, Mom!