A 2024 NBA Playoffs Award Show | OM3 THINGS
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This episode of The Old Man and Three features a playoff awards show where JJ Redick, Steve Jones, and Zach Lowe each hand out three awards for the best moments of the NBA playoffs. Steve's awards include best sound, best historical documentary, and best cinematography, with the Knicks' home crowd, the Pacers' shooting percentage in game seven, and the Wolves-Nuggets series winning, respectively. Zach's awards include best screenplay, fan service award, and ethical hooper award, with the Mavericks' double pick and roll, O.B. Toppin's between-the-legs dunk, and Chris Middleton's half-court shooting, respectively. JJ's awards include best supporting actor, best director, and best innovator, with Kyrie Irving, Nico Harrison and Brad Stevens, and Rick Carlisle winning, respectively. The hosts discuss their choices and debate the merits of each award, providing insightful commentary on the playoffs and the NBA.
Outlines
Introduction
This Chapter introduces the hosts and the topic of the episode, which is a playoff awards show where each host will hand out three awards for the best moments of the NBA playoffs.
Steve's Awards
This Chapter features Steve Jones's three awards: Best Sound, Best Historical Documentary, and Best Cinematography. He discusses his nominees and explains his reasoning for choosing the Knicks' home crowd, the Pacers' shooting percentage in game seven, and the Wolves-Nuggets series as the winners.
Zach's Awards
This Chapter features Zach Lowe's three awards: Best Screenplay, Fan Service Award, and Ethical Hooper Award. He discusses his nominees and explains his reasoning for choosing the Mavericks' double pick and roll, O.B. Toppin's between-the-legs dunk, and Chris Middleton's half-court shooting as the winners.
JJ's Awards
This Chapter features JJ Redick's three awards: Best Supporting Actor, Best Director, and Best Innovator. He discusses his nominees and explains his reasoning for choosing Kyrie Irving, Nico Harrison and Brad Stevens, and Rick Carlisle as the winners.
Keywords
NBA Playoffs
The NBA Playoffs is the annual single-elimination tournament that determines the champion of the National Basketball Association (NBA). It follows the regular season and features the top teams from each conference.
The Old Man and Three
The Old Man and Three is a podcast hosted by former NBA player JJ Redick, former NBA player and coach Steve Jones, and The Dunker Spot's Zach Lowe. The podcast covers a wide range of topics related to basketball, including player analysis, team strategy, and league news.
Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Mavericks. He is known for his exceptional ball-handling skills, scoring ability, and clutch performances. Irving has won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers and has been selected to eight NBA All-Star teams.
Rick Carlisle
Rick Carlisle is an American professional basketball coach. He has won an NBA championship with the Dallas Mavericks and has been named NBA Coach of the Year twice. Carlisle is known for his tactical brilliance and his ability to adapt to different players and styles of play.
Chris Middleton
Chris Middleton is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks. He is known for his versatility, scoring ability, and clutch performances. Middleton has won an NBA championship with the Bucks and has been selected to three NBA All-Star teams.
O.B. Toppin
O.B. Toppin is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks. He is known for his athleticism, dunking ability, and scoring prowess. Toppin was selected eighth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks are an American professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Western Conference's Southwest Division. The Mavericks have won one NBA championship, in 2011.
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are an American professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Eastern Conference's Central Division. The Pacers have never won an NBA championship but have reached the NBA Finals once, in 2000.
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics are an American professional basketball team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Eastern Conference's Atlantic Division. The Celtics have won 17 NBA championships, the most of any team in the league.
Q&A
What are some of the criteria used to determine the winners of the playoff awards?
The hosts considered a variety of factors when choosing their award winners, including individual performances, team success, fan engagement, and historical significance. For example, Steve Jones considered the overall impact of the Knicks' home crowd on their playoff run, while Zach Lowe focused on the efficiency and impact of Chris Middleton's half-court shooting.
What are some of the key takeaways from the hosts' discussions about the playoffs?
The hosts' discussions highlight the importance of adaptability, innovation, and teamwork in the NBA playoffs. They also emphasize the role of individual players in contributing to team success, even if they are not the primary stars. For example, JJ Redick's choice of Kyrie Irving as Best Supporting Actor demonstrates the value of a player who can step up and make a difference in key moments.
What are some of the most memorable moments from the NBA playoffs that the hosts discussed?
The hosts discussed a number of memorable moments from the playoffs, including O.B. Toppin's between-the-legs dunk, the Pacers' record-breaking shooting percentage in game seven, and the Mavericks' double pick and roll play. These moments highlight the excitement and unpredictability of the playoffs, as well as the skill and athleticism of the players.
Show Notes
On this Monday’s episode of The Old Man and the Three Things, JJ Redick is joined by Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones Jr. of the The Dunker Spot to create and hand out awards for the 2024 NBA Playoffs ahead of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics (Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown) and the Dallas Mavericks (Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving).
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