Celtics Up 3-0, Luka’s Shortcomings, and Remembering Jerry West

The Mismatch

The Ringer

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4.8 • 5.5K Ratings

🗓️ 14 June 2024

⏱️ 78 minutes

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Verno and KOC discuss their frustration with Luka Doncic, who fouled out in Game 3, and the ripple effect his fouling out caused (01:25). Would the Mavs have won if he didn’t foul out? Would a Mavs Game 3 win have completely flipped the series? They also discuss how Jaylen Brown’s impressive improvement should be a blueprint for Luka to get better, give credit to Brad Stevens for building out this type of roster, and share their hope for a Game 5 on Monday night. Next, Verno shares his experience working with Jerry West during his time with the Grizzlies and explains how his tortured Finals losses helped shape the NBA during successful runs in NBA front offices (49:48). Lastly, the guys debate whether JJ Redick will be the next Lakers head coach and get into some brief draft talk (59:14). Got a question for Verno and KOC? Send them an email at [email protected]! Or you can send the guys a tweet @ChrisVernonShow and @KevinOConnorNBA! The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Hosts: Chris Vernon and Kevin O’Connor Producer: Jessie Lopez Social: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	What's up everybody Justin Vary here from group chat on the Ringer
0:03.4	NBA show and we want you to come hang out with us for a live podcast recording
0:08.2	on Tuesday, June 18th at 8 p.m. Big Waz, Rob Mahoney and I are kicking off the Ringer residency at the L Ray Theater in Los Angeles.
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0:20.3	Hope to see you there.
0:22.3	At Green King, it's more than again.
0:25.0	It's a gathering of moments, memories, and maybe the start of new friendships.
0:30.0	Before the World Court Football Fever, we were there, pint in hand and door wide open.
0:34.8	The most experienced hands hosting the biggest hearts.
0:38.0	From party atmosphere?
0:39.3	To the quiet nooks, perfect for those nail biting penalties.
0:43.0	Green King welcomes every kind of fan.
0:45.2	So pick your perch and raise a glass
0:48.1	because this summer we're hosting the nation.
0:50.6	And everyone's invited. Welcome to the mismatch I'm Chris Varnin and joining me as he does every Thursday night from the
1:09.5	ringer dot com is Kevin O'Connor aka Kevin O'Connor aka Kevin O'Connor Kevin O'Connor Kevin O'Connor, Kevin O'Connor, aka Kevin O'Connor, Kevin O'Connor, Kevin O'Camra, Kevin O'Kandyland, Kevin O'Bazarian, Kevin O'S fear, Kevin on!
1:20.0	With the Celtics up 3-0, I can see that you and I both have cleaned the egg off of our faces here.
1:27.0	Not the great finals that we expected.
1:31.0	Now look, teams that are down 3-0 in a series in NBA history are only 0 and
1:41.7	1.56. only 0 and 156.
1:43.4	So it's not like it's 0 and 200, it's only 0 and 1.56.
1:50.3	And in the finals, it's only 0 and 14.
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