The Ringer NBA Show How Jrue Holiday Impacts the Celtics’ Title Chances, James Harden Skipping Media Day, and the Fractured Relationship Between Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers | Real Ones
Oct 2, 2023
Logan and Raja discuss Jrue Holiday joining the Celtics and its impact on the Eastern Conference. They talk about James Harden skipping media day for the 76ers and Damian Lillard's fractured relationship with the Blazers. They also touch on the dynamics between players, agents, and teams in expressing trade desires.
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Holiday Raises Celtics To Bucks' Level
- The Jrue Holiday trade doesn't automatically make Boston the clear favorite in the East.
- It brings the Celtics up to Milwaukee's level but their thin frontcourt still limits their ceiling against the Bucks.
Chess Match: Styles Will Decide Series
- Matchups will decide Celtics vs. Bucks since Boston is wing-heavy and Milwaukee is big and physical.
- Who forces their style more often will likely determine the series outcome.
Dame Gives Bucks A Reliable #2 Option
- Adding Damian Lillard to Milwaukee gives Giannis reliable secondary shot-creating help.
- The Bucks signaled commitment to Giannis by aggressively upgrading the roster to chase a title.