Kenny Smith: We should give real consideration to Tyrone Lue and what hes doing this year. Without Kawhi and PG hes got them in the 8 seed Hes done the best coaching job in the NBA

Donovan Mitchell on rumors that Atkinson is on the hot seat Its funny weve done something we havent done since 2018 People probably criticize me just as much and James But I love Kenny We love Kenny We ride with Kenny We couldve got swept in the finals and someone would say something

JJ Redick when asked how close the Lakers are to competiting for titles - That's what we gotta figure out this offseason Proceeds to praise his players on how they handled the season individually and collectively

Tim Connelly on San Antonio and Oklahoma City changing the equation for what winning the Western Conference looks like going forwardI think the equation changes when you see the two teams playing in the Western Conference right now and how good they are We got smacked by Oklahoma City last year

Kenny Atkinson on Donovan Mitchell He was better than Donovan Mitchell is that possible He kept this thing together this year when things weren't going great -- the beacon the light the leadership

Nick Wright All year I heard how the old guys CurryStephKawhiKDHarden are better than LeBron I live in NYC I saw Steph yesterday at the Met Gala KD somewhere ruining a locker room via Twitter Kawhi winning Pablo a Pulitzer LeBron is throwing alley-oops to his son and clinching series

Mike Breen reflects with MSG team before getting in Finals mode We've broadcasted a lot of bad basketball for Clyde to say this team reminds him of his he doesn't say that very often For him to say that Jalen reminds him of the leadership of Willis he doesn't say that about anybody