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I assumed Nurkic was playing because he didn't want to leave the bubble and have to quarantine during the playoffs. I think the Blazers win two games, one the Lakers give away and one by Dame going off. Lakers will win it, but Portland will put up a fight.

Thanks, @caMeron esposiTo Forbes. Literally read news reports for five other players before deciding on Williams, but never read his for some reason. Lesson learned.

Thanks for the heads up, @dff. @HC can I change that pick to Kerryon Johnson? Courtland Sutton @caMeron esposiTo Forbes

Damien Williams @Slogger

You expect the Blazers to win in 5? Lebron is a different monster in the playoffs. Davis will be playing better too.

Outside of the Jazz/Nuggets, I'm most excited for the Lakers and Blazers series. I think they match up good, and it'll be awesome to see Dame battling Lebron.

The day before the playoffs are set to start, Mike Conley has left the bubble for the birth of his child.

If the rumors of Jason Kidd getting the job are true, it'll be a horrible decision. Tyronn Lue wouldn't be horrible, but maybe not the best to develop Zion. Honestly, I still worry about Zion and his knees. He's unique and might be able to have a nice, healthy, and long career. But I also wouldn't be shocked if we're sitting in here five years, talking about all the wasted potential thrown away because of injuries.

Jimmy Butler is likeable?

According to that flowchart, I should be rooting for the Clippers or the Mavs.

Shot clock has been resetting to 14 for a few years now. Bit of a change, but speeds up the game some. Guess it depends on what kind of basketball you like to watch. Team ball? Defense? Hero Ball? Kawhi do it all?

AJ Brown @caMeron esposiTo Forbes

Ha, its true. I prefer the Lakers being good, however. Its more fun that way, if we do happen to some how beat them. I was actually really looking forward to them growing some new stars and developing a young team, before Lebron happened. I'll never root for the Lakers, but love to root against them.

Just root against the Rockets and the Lakers. In all seriousness, who are you thinking about cheering for?

Hunter Henry @Slogger

Feel bad for them, man. Go undefeated and not make the playoffs. They would probably get swept by the Lakers, but still. Excited to see the Jazz face the Nuggets in the playoffs. For once in my life, I would rather lose to them then the Rockets again.

Mike Evans @caMeron esposiTo Forbes

Raheem Mostert @Slogger

I really want the Suns to make the playoffs. But, at the same time, I don't think they match up well against the Lakers and would rather the Lakers have to go through Portland. And hopefully the Jazz stay in sixth and play the Clippers or Nuggets in the first round.

Rubio has been a major help for them. Finally letting Booker play his natural 2 guard spot, and Ayton's development has been great for them.

Ahh...i was thinking Kobe, Jordan, and Lebron. But Magic and Kareem are up there too.

I understand that he is super young, and still has a long career in front of him. But, from everything I have seen of him so far, if he can continue producing the way he has been, and wins at least two or three championships, he can be in that GOAT conversation. Like @damsher hatfield said, only 3 other pothers have ever been this good, this young. And I would argue that one of those players wasn't even as good as Luka is at this age.

If Luka can win a couple championships, he's going to be in consideration for the best of all time.

Lamar Jackson @caMeron esposiTo Forbes

Facts.