Mike Smith: I truly believe that we can be a more physical defensive team than what we showed during the regular season. The physicality that we displayed in the playoffs was tenfold what we displayed during theregular season. If we can have some carry over from with that from day one while maintaining or even getting slightly better offensively we will be better prepared to make the one that we expect to run come next playoff next year, he says.
Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps, Tim MacMahon and special guest, NBA Coach of the Year for the Kings, Mike Brown to preview the NBA Finals, break down the Heat’s zone, talk how to deal with Jokic, his experiences in the Finals, coaching one of LeBron’s all-time performances, the Kings' historic season and lessons he has learned over the years. Plus, what does the future hold for the Warriors after GM Bob Myers stepped down and will the Knicks continue to be patient?
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