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John Wilmes

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126 total appearances

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The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

Yeah. Let's swing it over to the Bucs because the Bucs, this situation is a little bit different. They made a big move to bring in Damian Lillard last year. Obviously, they wind up having to make a coaching change. Look, if you go to Doc Rivers, you've had some problems. And Doc has not been able to solve them. Now, we go into the playoffs.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

Yeah. Let's swing it over to the Bucs because the Bucs, this situation is a little bit different. They made a big move to bring in Damian Lillard last year. Obviously, they wind up having to make a coaching change. Look, if you go to Doc Rivers, you've had some problems. And Doc has not been able to solve them. Now, we go into the playoffs.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

We don't know yet if Damian Lillard is going to be available. My guess is probably not, just given the gravity of what he's dealing with. It does feel as if this situation is much more tenuous than what you have with Jokic and Denver. There has been talk for years around Giannis potentially leaving, and he has never given an inclination that he would want to do that.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

We don't know yet if Damian Lillard is going to be available. My guess is probably not, just given the gravity of what he's dealing with. It does feel as if this situation is much more tenuous than what you have with Jokic and Denver. There has been talk for years around Giannis potentially leaving, and he has never given an inclination that he would want to do that.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

We don't know yet if Damian Lillard is going to be available. My guess is probably not, just given the gravity of what he's dealing with. It does feel as if this situation is much more tenuous than what you have with Jokic and Denver. There has been talk for years around Giannis potentially leaving, and he has never given an inclination that he would want to do that.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

But man, it just feels like now... Middleton's gone. It's a whole new coaching staff. You know, everyone's there. It's probably we're probably in the twilight for Brooke Lopez in Milwaukee. It just I would be very nervous if I was a Bucs fan heading into this playoffs, because if it's a first round out, I would I would be very worried. Giannis would would push that button.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

But man, it just feels like now... Middleton's gone. It's a whole new coaching staff. You know, everyone's there. It's probably we're probably in the twilight for Brooke Lopez in Milwaukee. It just I would be very nervous if I was a Bucs fan heading into this playoffs, because if it's a first round out, I would I would be very worried. Giannis would would push that button.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

But man, it just feels like now... Middleton's gone. It's a whole new coaching staff. You know, everyone's there. It's probably we're probably in the twilight for Brooke Lopez in Milwaukee. It just I would be very nervous if I was a Bucs fan heading into this playoffs, because if it's a first round out, I would I would be very worried. Giannis would would push that button.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

To move, you know, and Damian Lillard is kind of old. That's right. And Damian Lillard is kind of old. Giannis, I mean, next year's his age 31 season, you know, not getting any younger. And so I had this thought, if OKC were to, I don't know, let's say the worst case scenario, they lose in the first round, right?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

To move, you know, and Damian Lillard is kind of old. That's right. And Damian Lillard is kind of old. Giannis, I mean, next year's his age 31 season, you know, not getting any younger. And so I had this thought, if OKC were to, I don't know, let's say the worst case scenario, they lose in the first round, right?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

To move, you know, and Damian Lillard is kind of old. That's right. And Damian Lillard is kind of old. Giannis, I mean, next year's his age 31 season, you know, not getting any younger. And so I had this thought, if OKC were to, I don't know, let's say the worst case scenario, they lose in the first round, right?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

What if OKC backs up the truck to Milwaukee and they say, hey, here's a bunch of stuff. Maybe it's Chet Jalen picks. I'm not sure what it would take. If you're the Bucks, you have to start thinking that way. Right. Because at this point, this team, I think you've gotten as much as you can possibly get out of them. You have to start thinking about what's next.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

What if OKC backs up the truck to Milwaukee and they say, hey, here's a bunch of stuff. Maybe it's Chet Jalen picks. I'm not sure what it would take. If you're the Bucks, you have to start thinking that way. Right. Because at this point, this team, I think you've gotten as much as you can possibly get out of them. You have to start thinking about what's next.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

What if OKC backs up the truck to Milwaukee and they say, hey, here's a bunch of stuff. Maybe it's Chet Jalen picks. I'm not sure what it would take. If you're the Bucks, you have to start thinking that way. Right. Because at this point, this team, I think you've gotten as much as you can possibly get out of them. You have to start thinking about what's next.

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

And whether that's with Giannis or without Giannis, I mean, I'm assuming their their preferences with him. But, you know, what if what if they get one of these overwhelming offers this summer? I mean, what what kind of a haul does Giannis bring in?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

And whether that's with Giannis or without Giannis, I mean, I'm assuming their their preferences with him. But, you know, what if what if they get one of these overwhelming offers this summer? I mean, what what kind of a haul does Giannis bring in?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

And whether that's with Giannis or without Giannis, I mean, I'm assuming their their preferences with him. But, you know, what if what if they get one of these overwhelming offers this summer? I mean, what what kind of a haul does Giannis bring in?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

Yeah. Give me a give me a bold prediction for the playoffs. I know you've got one in you. Who do you have like a surprise championship winner?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

Yeah. Give me a give me a bold prediction for the playoffs. I know you've got one in you. Who do you have like a surprise championship winner?

The Athletic NBA Daily
Why the Lakers are a nightmare for the Thunder + MVPs in purgatory

Yeah. Give me a give me a bold prediction for the playoffs. I know you've got one in you. Who do you have like a surprise championship winner?