Rachel Nichols
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Yeah, I mean, remember, the Pacers had a lot of injuries in that series, so it's not even really fair to think back on that. I love this Pacers team. You know, it's funny. When Tyrese Halliburton was named the most overrated player as voted by the players in the NBA, did you guys talk about that?
Yeah, I mean, remember, the Pacers had a lot of injuries in that series, so it's not even really fair to think back on that. I love this Pacers team. You know, it's funny. When Tyrese Halliburton was named the most overrated player as voted by the players in the NBA, did you guys talk about that?
Yeah, I mean, remember, the Pacers had a lot of injuries in that series, so it's not even really fair to think back on that. I love this Pacers team. You know, it's funny. When Tyrese Halliburton was named the most overrated player as voted by the players in the NBA, did you guys talk about that?
Okay, so here's what's funny about that poll. The Athletic, which did the poll, to its credit, listed how many guys answered each question. There's about 450 guys in the NBA. Only 90 of them answered the question of who is the most overrated. So less than a quarter of the guys in the league even answered the question.
Okay, so here's what's funny about that poll. The Athletic, which did the poll, to its credit, listed how many guys answered each question. There's about 450 guys in the NBA. Only 90 of them answered the question of who is the most overrated. So less than a quarter of the guys in the league even answered the question.
Okay, so here's what's funny about that poll. The Athletic, which did the poll, to its credit, listed how many guys answered each question. There's about 450 guys in the NBA. Only 90 of them answered the question of who is the most overrated. So less than a quarter of the guys in the league even answered the question.
And then if you go with the percentage that voted for Halliburton and you do the math, first of all, it's weirdly like 12 and a half guys. I don't know how a half a person player votes, but let's say it's 13. 13 guys. There's 13 guys. in this league who think Tyrese Halliburton is overrated. That's it. That's all.
And then if you go with the percentage that voted for Halliburton and you do the math, first of all, it's weirdly like 12 and a half guys. I don't know how a half a person player votes, but let's say it's 13. 13 guys. There's 13 guys. in this league who think Tyrese Halliburton is overrated. That's it. That's all.
And then if you go with the percentage that voted for Halliburton and you do the math, first of all, it's weirdly like 12 and a half guys. I don't know how a half a person player votes, but let's say it's 13. 13 guys. There's 13 guys. in this league who think Tyrese Halliburton is overrated. That's it. That's all.
It could be the guy who didn't make the Olympic team because Tyrese took that spot. I mean, he could be hated by a guy. This is the pettiest league on earth. The pettiest. There is no more petty than this league, the NBA. So I don't know. I think he keeps bringing it up, overrated, overrate that, right? But he's an excellent player.
It could be the guy who didn't make the Olympic team because Tyrese took that spot. I mean, he could be hated by a guy. This is the pettiest league on earth. The pettiest. There is no more petty than this league, the NBA. So I don't know. I think he keeps bringing it up, overrated, overrate that, right? But he's an excellent player.
It could be the guy who didn't make the Olympic team because Tyrese took that spot. I mean, he could be hated by a guy. This is the pettiest league on earth. The pettiest. There is no more petty than this league, the NBA. So I don't know. I think he keeps bringing it up, overrated, overrate that, right? But he's an excellent player.
And even though the Cavs, you know, were so strong throughout the season, when the Cavs went down 2-0, I was like, oh, they're in trouble. Whereas with the Celtics going down 2-0, I was like, we'll see.
And even though the Cavs, you know, were so strong throughout the season, when the Cavs went down 2-0, I was like, oh, they're in trouble. Whereas with the Celtics going down 2-0, I was like, we'll see.
And even though the Cavs, you know, were so strong throughout the season, when the Cavs went down 2-0, I was like, oh, they're in trouble. Whereas with the Celtics going down 2-0, I was like, we'll see.
Yeah. Right. Yeah. And look, Rick Carlisle is a great coach. They're so fast. Great transition. They're really fun to watch. So if they're the ones who advance, it's going to be fun. Eastern Conference finals either way.
Yeah. Right. Yeah. And look, Rick Carlisle is a great coach. They're so fast. Great transition. They're really fun to watch. So if they're the ones who advance, it's going to be fun. Eastern Conference finals either way.
Yeah. Right. Yeah. And look, Rick Carlisle is a great coach. They're so fast. Great transition. They're really fun to watch. So if they're the ones who advance, it's going to be fun. Eastern Conference finals either way.
Yeah.