“I can’t believe Russ lost to a carrot” - NBA World on Reddit crowns the Least Valuable Player of the season, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons feature as (dis)honorable mentions
“We are not allowed to be human, and show emotion, and talk s**t” - JJ Redick says he had to push back at Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo over his comments on Draymond Green
"You're going to give him a five-year contract right now at his age? No way!" - Seth Greenberg lashes out at former MVP, claims he is not in "Playoff shape"
“He turned it off with Houston, he turned it off in Brooklyn” - Kevin Wildes says the Philadelphia 76ers fans want to see 10-time All-Star to believe in himself
"You can possibly get that MVP back in Game 4" - Vince Carter asserts former NBA MVP's performance in Game 3 of Eastern Conference semi-finals will be key to 76ers' fortunes
“When you’re missing right, left, short, long, it all comes down to your footwork” - Seth Greenberg says former MVP is not in world-class shape anymore
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"Reggie Miller kind of attacked him, and Chris Broussard was critical of him as well" - Rob Parker wants Shaquille O'Neal and other NBA analysts to apologize to 3-time All-Star
“Bam Adebayo is a terrific player but he’s only like 6’7” - Charles Barkley questions Miami Heat's mettle in absence of 5x All-Star who could have exploited their weakness in the Round 2 matchup
“He’s gonna be judged as if he’s playing at a high level” - Shaquille O'Neal outlines the unfair judgment Philadelphia 76ers All-Star may have to endure
"He's got so many steps to go through, and I don't think he's cleared any of them right now" - Eastern Conference coach gives update on NBA MVP candidate's return timeline
"He's going to be a big reason why we end up winning it this year" - 6x All-Star credits Tyler Herro for Miami Heat's success, mentions he "plays basketball the right way"
“I didn’t expect to come into the season with all of this being put on my plate” - Kyrie Irving on his vaccine stance, says he doesn’t expect everyone to understand
“You could see it in his eyes with his passion… how much he turns into a killer with that killer instinct, I’m all about that” - PJ Tucker admits to being a fan of 14-time All-Star, says he inspires him
“He’s influenced a lot of young coaches like myself over his time and taken us under his wing” - J.B. Bickerstaff believes Doc Rivers has been unfairly criticized
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