Erik Spoelstra explains his definition of a max player, and why Jimmy Butler is one of them

Evan Turner on Spo campaigning for Bam to win DPOY We need a best friend a girlfriend a homie a lawyer finance adviser that supports us the way Spoelstra supports Bam Adebayo

Bill Simmons on the best players who were never the best player in the league

Mike Malone says SGA is the MVP He's proven himself to be the best clutch player in the NBA He has a chance to be the first guard ever to average 30 PPG and shoot 55 No disrespect to Wemby Jokic everybody else SGA is incredible in his ability to impact the game in all shapes and forms

LeBron James on SGA For him to play on the perimeter as much as he does playing midrange as much as he does and still be as super efficient as he is It's Jordan-esque

LaMelo Balls Daddy calls out Erik Spoelstra Thats just how the Balls are taught We do some dangerous stuff get out the way

Brad Stevens on the character traits the Celtics look for when acquiring role players late in the draft and in free agency competitive character where team matters youre growth-oriented you come to work every day and your ambition doesnt necessarily exceed your self-awareness